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Why LIC is the big bull on Dalal Street

Why LIC is the big bull on Dalal Street

Rediff.com20 May 2015

In ITC, LIC has invested Rs 38,358.66 crore, according to Capitaline data.

SC allows entry of women of all ages in Sabarimala temple

SC allows entry of women of all ages in Sabarimala temple

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

The apex court said banning entry of women to Kerala's Sabrimala temple is gender discrimination and the practice violates rights of Hindu women.

SC judge opts out of hearing pleas against NJAC act

SC judge opts out of hearing pleas against NJAC act

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

Following objection from petitioners who claimed conflict of interest.

OilMin to seek legal opinion on RIL, Cairn pleas

OilMin to seek legal opinion on RIL, Cairn pleas

Rediff.com20 Dec 2012

The companies want to drill exploration wells in already producing oil and gas fields.

Not many takers for office space in Mumbai

Not many takers for office space in Mumbai

Rediff.com6 Dec 2012

As global and domestic economies continue to flounder, vacancies at many existing and new commercial properties across India's commercial capital have risen to 30-50 per cent levels from 14-15 per cent in 2009.

26/11 survivor Moshe excited about Mumbai 'homecoming'

26/11 survivor Moshe excited about Mumbai 'homecoming'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2018

Moshe, 11, was two-year-old when his parents were killed in the Mumbai attacks at Nariman House (also known as Chabad House) by Pakistan-based LeT terrorists.

'Wonder how fire engines will enter here in case of emergency'

'Wonder how fire engines will enter here in case of emergency'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2017

Office space on mill land in central Mumbai expected to reach 16 mn sq ft by 2021.

Alternative route for Ram Sethu not economical: Govt to SC

Alternative route for Ram Sethu not economical: Govt to SC

Rediff.com2 Jul 2012

The government on Monday told the Supreme Court that a high-level committee in its report has suggested that alternative alignment other than mythological Ram Sethu for Sethusamudram project was not economically and ecologically feasible.

'Virtual hearing of cases is an excellent development'

'Virtual hearing of cases is an excellent development'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

'Coupled with e-filing procedures it would really enhance the ability of the judiciary to provide speedier justice.'

Centre okays 34 km Mumbai coastal road project

Centre okays 34 km Mumbai coastal road project

Rediff.com31 Dec 2015

Currently, 60 per cent of the vehicular traffic is taken care by the Western Express highway

Air India to shift its HQ to Delhi

Air India to shift its HQ to Delhi

Rediff.com15 Feb 2013

The Air India board gave a formal approval to the proposal on Thursday.

AI to sell or rent its properties to raise Rs 1,000 cr

AI to sell or rent its properties to raise Rs 1,000 cr

Rediff.com13 Feb 2013

The carrier has debt of Rs 43,000 crore.

SC to hear PIL to bar criminals from running polls

SC to hear PIL to bar criminals from running polls

Rediff.com5 Sep 2012

The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to examine a plea for quashing of certain provisions of the Representation of Peoples Act, which provided scope for persons with criminal antecedents to contest elections despite their convictions.

'Wish Kasab was hanged when Balasaheb was alive'

'Wish Kasab was hanged when Balasaheb was alive'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2012

Balasaheb Thackeray would have been so happy if Kasab was hanged during his lifetime, 26/11 survivor and Shiv Sainik Vijay Surve tells Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.

Cong admits to flaws in cyber law, tries to deflect criticism

Cong admits to flaws in cyber law, tries to deflect criticism

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

The Congress admitted that the Section 66A of cyber law was poorly drafted

Parasaran not to continue as addl solicitor general

Parasaran not to continue as addl solicitor general

Rediff.com30 May 2012

Upset since appointment of Rohinton Nariman as the solicitor general of India last July from outside the hierarchy, Additional Solicitor General Mohan Parasaran has turned down the government's offer to renew his contract.

Kerala govt says ban on women's entry in Sabarimala unconstitutional; SC reserves order

Kerala govt says ban on women's entry in Sabarimala unconstitutional; SC reserves order

Rediff.com1 Aug 2018

The state govt said that celibate status of deity cannot be a ground for barring entry of women.

Plea against FDI in retail: Law officers' aid sought

Plea against FDI in retail: Law officers' aid sought

Rediff.com5 Oct 2012

Without issuing notice to the Centre, a bench of justices R M Lodha and A R Dave asked the petitioner to serve the copy of the petition to Attorney General G E Vahanvati or Solicitor General Rohinton Nariman saying it needs some necessary clarification on the issue.

SC extends deadline for Babri verdict till Sept 30

SC extends deadline for Babri verdict till Sept 30

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

The top court, which had earlier fixed August 31 as the deadline for completion of proceedings including pronouncement of the verdict, took note of the report filed by special judge S K Yadav in the high-profile case.

Air India plans to raise Rs 250 crore from sale of 14 properties

Air India plans to raise Rs 250 crore from sale of 14 properties

Rediff.com2 Oct 2018

Air India's debt burden is estimated to be more than Rs 50,000 crore, besides huge accumulated losses.

What REALLY happened the day Mantralaya burnt

What REALLY happened the day Mantralaya burnt

Rediff.com27 Jun 2012

The Mantralaya inferno and how it played out, from inside the building, on the street, and in the blame game afterwards, elaborates Sanjay Jog.

Look who's back

Look who's back

Rediff.com30 May 2011

Here's what your favourite celebrities have been up to.

Slowdown affects AI's plan to lease its iconic tower

Slowdown affects AI's plan to lease its iconic tower

Rediff.com26 Nov 2012

Out of 23 floors, Air India occupies six and three of these have been leased out. The rest are largely unused.

Sabarimala not a place for activism: Kerala minister

Sabarimala not a place for activism: Kerala minister

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

Kerala Devaswom Minister Minister Kadakampally Surendran said the government would not support those who make announcements about entering the hill shrine for the sake of publicity.

Former beauty queen found murdered in Mumbai flat

Former beauty queen found murdered in Mumbai flat

Rediff.com24 Oct 2012

A model was found murdered in her ground floor apartment in Andheri West in Mumbai late on Monday. Bidushi Dash Barde, 23, a former beauty queen from Chennai, was alone at home throughout the day and did not answer any of his calls, claimed her husband Kedar Barde.

Is it remote control time again in Tamil Nadu?

Is it remote control time again in Tamil Nadu?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

While there is likely no bar on Jayalalithaa meeting with Chief Minister O Panneerselvam and his cabinet colleagues, she may not see senior government officials or see official files.

Spotted: Kajal Agarwal in Mumbai

Spotted: Kajal Agarwal in Mumbai

Rediff.com16 Jan 2012

Reader V Arun Kumar has sent us a photograph.

SC rejects plea seeking CBI probe into Jaya's 'mysterious death'

SC rejects plea seeking CBI probe into Jaya's 'mysterious death'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

The petition was filed by expelled AIADMK MP Sasikala Pushpa.

Govt asks SC to extend Assam NRC list deadline

Govt asks SC to extend Assam NRC list deadline

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

"India cannot be the refugee capital of the world," the Solicitor General said, adding there was a need to re-look the draft NRC list through sample verification.

Decks clear for the birth of India's 2nd largest PSB

Decks clear for the birth of India's 2nd largest PSB

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

The proposed amalgamation will make Bank of Baroda, which will merge the other two lenders with itself, the second largest public sector bank after State Bank of India in place of Punjab National Bank.

CVC report on CBI director has some 'very uncomplimentary' findings: SC

CVC report on CBI director has some 'very uncomplimentary' findings: SC

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

A bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi ordered that the confidential CVC report be given to Verma in a sealed cover and asked him to respond to it by Monday, also in a sealed cover. It will take up the matter on Tuesday.

Babri demolition: Judge seeks 6 months from SC to conclude trial

Babri demolition: Judge seeks 6 months from SC to conclude trial

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

A special judge holding trial in the Babri Masjid demolition case, involving Bharatiya Janata Party veterans L K Advani, M M Joshi and others, on Monday moved the Supreme Court seeking six more months to conclude the trial in the case.

Timeline: The fight for right to privacy

Timeline: The fight for right to privacy

Rediff.com24 Aug 2017

Here is the chronology of Supreme Court hearings in the right to privacy case.

On 26/11, Jundal was in LeT control room in Pak

On 26/11, Jundal was in LeT control room in Pak

Rediff.com25 Jun 2012

The confession of Lashkar-e-Tayiba operative Abu Jundal is expected to open up a can of worms regarding the Indian link to the 26/11 attacks. A source said that he has told the Delhi police that he was indeed in that dreaded control room which guided the attack.

IPC provision on adultery violative of right to equality: SC

IPC provision on adultery violative of right to equality: SC

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

The bench termed this aspect of Section 497 'manifestly arbitrary' and said it treated married women as 'chattel' on the ground that their relationship with other married persons depends on the 'consent or connivance of her husband'.

No SC decision yet on who will hear judges appointment plea

No SC decision yet on who will hear judges appointment plea

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

'It is a very vital issue and we cannot keep it pending. We intend to pass an order as to who will hear the matter.'

4 non-BJP states move SC in favour of Right to Privacy

4 non-BJP states move SC in favour of Right to Privacy

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

Karnataka, West Bengal, Punjab and Puducherry took a stand opposite to the Central government which had said that Right to Privacy is a common law right and not a Fundamental Right.

'There can't be wholesale changes in the collegium system': SC

'There can't be wholesale changes in the collegium system': SC

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled out making "wholesale changes" in the collegium system of appointment of judges for higher judciary.

Karnataka releases Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu amid protests

Karnataka releases Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu amid protests

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

Siddaramaiah added that all efforts would be made to provide drinking water to Bengaluru and other places as also for crops.