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Sinha, Shourie, Bhushan move SC seeking FIR into Rafale deal

Sinha, Shourie, Bhushan move SC seeking FIR into Rafale deal

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

The petition by the trio came two weeks after the apex court had on October 10 asked the Centre to provide details of the decision-making process in the Rafale deal with France in a sealed cover by October 29.

Despite SC order, Jaitley defends govt's decision to send CBI officers on leave

Despite SC order, Jaitley defends govt's decision to send CBI officers on leave

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

'Mr. Modi has now become 1st PM to have his illegal orders set aside by the SC'

After Odisha, Punjab extends lockdown till May 1

After Odisha, Punjab extends lockdown till May 1

Rediff.com11 Apr 2020

Amarinder said predictions by health experts about the spread of the pandemic are 'horrendous and frightening'.

India views its privacy seriously: IT minister

India views its privacy seriously: IT minister

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

The comments assume significance in the backdrop of recent disclosures by messaging giant WhatsApp that said Indian journalists and human rights activists were among those globally spied upon by unnamed entities using an Israeli spyware Pegasus.

Banks seek fee for cooking gas subsidy

Banks seek fee for cooking gas subsidy

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

The banks argue since the scale of credits is unforeseen, they will have to bear an unknown cost of servicing these accounts.

'Important for govt to accept economy is in distress'

'Important for govt to accept economy is in distress'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

'We are looking at the Budget with the hope that it will address all issues even at the cost of exceeding the fiscal deficit target.'

PM for 'vigorous' PSU divestment

PM for 'vigorous' PSU divestment

Rediff.com17 May 2005

'We know whom Modi is batting for'

'We know whom Modi is batting for'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

'We will resist it.' 'Farmers will not let that happen.'

Huge scam in the H2B visa programme

Huge scam in the H2B visa programme

Rediff.com2 Nov 2010

Details of massive fraud and abuse of the popular H-2B work visa programme have been made public by a government report, which shows that in one of such cases more than 87 Indian nationals paid at least $20,000 each to enter the US illegally.

'Judicial reform isn't a political issue yet'

'Judicial reform isn't a political issue yet'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

'It is the common people, not lawyers and judges, who are the stakeholders of the judiciary.'

Why gangsters like Vikas Dubey become formidable

Why gangsters like Vikas Dubey become formidable

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

'Not unlike politicians who gravitate towards whoever is in power, mafia dons too have a great survival streak, switching loyalty to the party in power,' observes Virendra Kapoor a week after gangster Vikas Dubey was slain in an alleged encounter.

Supreme Court refuses to reinstate scam-tainted Srinivasan as BCCI chief

Supreme Court refuses to reinstate scam-tainted Srinivasan as BCCI chief

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

The Supreme Court on Monday rejected Narayanaswami Srinivasan's plea for reinstatement as president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India saying he cannot be allowed to take up charge till he gets a clean chit from Justice Mudgal Committee, which is probing him and 12 players in Indian Premier League betting and spot-fixing scandal.

'Bad banks' make a comeback

'Bad banks' make a comeback

Rediff.com9 Jun 2018

The 'bad bank' -- which will help banks clear their balance sheets by transferring the NPAs to special purpose vehicles -- has been one of the most debated ideas for stressed asset resolution.

Why Kerala can never forget the Flood of '99

Why Kerala can never forget the Flood of '99

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

Sachin P Mampatta goes back in time to recall a deluge that that has passed into lore in Kerala.

IL&FS fallout: Lessons for the rating agencies

IL&FS fallout: Lessons for the rating agencies

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

Perhaps the way forward could be the introduction of uniform rating standards - on the lines of accounting standards for the accounting profession - with a separate regulating authority for enforcing those standards, says Sudipto Dey.

Disquiet in Congress ranks as Rahul insists on resigning

Disquiet in Congress ranks as Rahul insists on resigning

Rediff.com27 May 2019

Sources said that despite senior leaders making serious attempts to convince him to rethink on his decision, Gandhi is said to be unfazed.

Sudden rise of online higher education

Sudden rise of online higher education

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

Will Covid-19 permanently change higher education, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

China debate in Parliament should be constructive

China debate in Parliament should be constructive

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

India-China relations have always attracted Parliament's attention and there have always been useful and productive and constructive discussions how to engage with China, notes Rup Narayan Das.

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