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D Rajendra Babu returns

D Rajendra Babu returns

Rediff.com4 Feb 2008

After a gap of two years, he is making films with stars like Puneet Raj Kumar and Ganesh. Up first is Binddas with Puneet Rajkumar, which is releasing on February 8.

Rajendra Babu to be new CJI

Rajendra Babu to be new CJI

Rediff.com15 Apr 2004

S Rajendra Babu, a Supreme Court judge, was on Thursday appointed the Chief Justice of India with effect from May 2.

Justice Rajendra Babu sworn in as CJI

Justice Rajendra Babu sworn in as CJI

Rediff.com2 May 2004

Justice Babu is the 34th Chief Justice of independent India. He will hold the office only for 31 days as he is due to retire on June 1.

Ex-home secy Ajay Bhalla new Manipur guv, Mizoram gets former Army chief

Ex-home secy Ajay Bhalla new Manipur guv, Mizoram gets former Army chief

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

Former Union Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla has been appointed as the governor of strife-torn Manipur. Ex-Army chief Vijay Kumar Singh is the new Mizoram governor. Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan has been shifted to Bihar, while Bihar Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar will become the new Kerala Governor. These appointments will take effect from the dates they assume charge of their respective offices.

PIX: Chiranjeevi, Venkatesh at VB Rajendra Prasad's funeral

PIX: Chiranjeevi, Venkatesh at VB Rajendra Prasad's funeral

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

VB Rajendra Prasad passed away on January 12 of age-related ailments. He was 82.

Akhilesh Wants A Selfie With A Crane!

Akhilesh Wants A Selfie With A Crane!

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

What some of our leaders were up to on the weekend.

Justice UU Lalit 6th CJI to have less then 100-day tenure

Justice UU Lalit 6th CJI to have less then 100-day tenure

Rediff.com27 Aug 2022

Justice Kamal Narain Singh, who was the CJI between November 25, 1991 and December 12, 1991, had a tenure of 18 days.

First look: Mahesh Babu's Srimanthudu

First look: Mahesh Babu's Srimanthudu

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

The actor playing a business tycoon in his upcoming film.

'Keep CJI's confidential info out of RTI ambit'

'Keep CJI's confidential info out of RTI ambit'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2010

Former Chief Justice of India, Justice Rajendra Babu said on Tuesday that certain areas, such as confidential and sensitive information gathered by the CJI on the appointment of judges, should be kept outside the ambit of Right to Information (RTI) Act.

Mahesh Babu's step-mother passes away

Mahesh Babu's step-mother passes away

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

She was 75.

Pix: A wedding in Mahesh Babu's family

Pix: A wedding in Mahesh Babu's family

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

Check out the star arrivals.

Anand Margis can't perform tandav in public: SC

Anand Margis can't perform tandav in public: SC

Rediff.com11 Mar 2004

The court upheld the prohibitory orders passed against it by the Calcutta police commissioner in 1987.

SC gives another rap to Gujarat govt

SC gives another rap to Gujarat govt

Rediff.com25 Sep 2003

The court took strong exception to the alleged police harassment meted out to a riot victim in Gujarat.

Review: Bombaat

Review: Bombaat

Rediff.com8 Aug 2008

A competent performance of Ganesh notwithstanding, his new film Bombaat fails to impress because of a weak and illogical story. Mano Murthy rocks with two songs. Go for it if you want to see Ganesh in his action avatar.

List PILs on Godhra with NHRC petition: SC

List PILs on Godhra with NHRC petition: SC

Rediff.com25 Sep 2003

Danseuse Mallika Sarabhai, noted Bengali litterateur Mahashweta Devi and ad guru Alyque Padamsee have sought an independent inquiry into the Gujarat riots.

Kerala to appoint panel for creamy layer

Kerala to appoint panel for creamy layer

Rediff.com28 Feb 2007

The Cabinet had agreed to the Kochi Metro Rail project and appointed retired additional general manager, Southern Railway, Gopinathan Nair as a special officer in this regard.

SC admits BSNL petition on TDSAT's powers

SC admits BSNL petition on TDSAT's powers

Rediff.com22 Aug 2003

The Supreme Court admitted an appeal by BSNL challenging a TDSAT decision expressing inability to penalise Bharti Telesonics Ltd for allegedly violating conditional clearance for providing national long distance telephone service.

SC reserves judgment on validity of POTA

SC reserves judgment on validity of POTA

Rediff.com29 Apr 2003

The Supreme Court was hearing a petition that said the legislation interfered with the fundamental rights of the people, especially the freedom of speech and expression guaranteed under article 19 of the Constitution.

'Gandhiji Gave Me Contentment'

'Gandhiji Gave Me Contentment'

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

Gandhiji asked me if I had sufficient warm clothes in view of the coming cold season. I said yes. But he verified my statement by asking Miraben to search my bag to make sure. Such was Gandhiji.

Review: Bindaas

Review: Bindaas

Rediff.com18 Feb 2008

Puneet's characterisation and his appeal make Bindaas a compulsory double viewing for his fans. Good fights and music are the major attractions in this film which offers an age old story and haphazard script. Hansika's beauty rocks in the film.

Justice R C Lahoti takes oath as CJI

Justice R C Lahoti takes oath as CJI

Rediff.com1 Jun 2004

Justice Lahoti, 63, who succeeds Justice S Rajendra Babu, has a tenure of nearly 18 months.

SC upholds validity of govt pension scheme

SC upholds validity of govt pension scheme

Rediff.com11 Nov 2003

The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld the validity of controversial government pension scheme by which a certain percentage of an employer's contribution to the provident fund is diverted for pension purposes.

Supreme Court rejects BSP petition

Supreme Court rejects BSP petition

Rediff.com8 Sep 2003

The petition had challenged UP Governor Shastri's decision to invite Mulayam Singh Yadav to form government without considering Mayawati's recommendation for dissolution of the assembly.

SC reserves order on HPCL, BPCL sell-off

SC reserves order on HPCL, BPCL sell-off

Rediff.com5 Sep 2003

The Supreme Court on Friday reserved its order on petitions challenging the Union government's decision to privatise oil sector PSUs Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd.

SC rejects plea to stay Ayodhya trial

SC rejects plea to stay Ayodhya trial

Rediff.com1 Sep 2003

The court also adjourned hearing on a petition seeking review of its earlier order upholding transfer of Ayodhya case trial to Rae Bareilly.

Mysore scandal: SC no to making report public

Mysore scandal: SC no to making report public

Rediff.com9 May 2003

Justices S Rajendra Babu and G P Mathur heard the petition, filed by senior advocate Indira Jaising, asking the Supreme Court Registrar General to make the report public, as there was national concern for judicial accountability.

CBI does not get custody of former Delhi judge

CBI does not get custody of former Delhi judge

Rediff.com7 May 2003

Shameet Mukherjee has already been granted interim bail on medical grounds after his police custody ends on May 7.

DoT plea for refund from cell cos dismissed

DoT plea for refund from cell cos dismissed

Rediff.com4 Mar 2003

Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a Telecom Dispute Settlement Appellate Tribunal order directing the Government to refund the interest on licence fee collected by it from four operators

SC refuses to stay exit polls

SC refuses to stay exit polls

Rediff.com26 Apr 2004

Only Centre can enact law on LNG: SC

Only Centre can enact law on LNG: SC

Rediff.com25 Mar 2004

The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that the Union government has the exclusive jurisdiction to enact law on the supply and regulation of natural gas and liquefied natural gas and quashed a Gujarat legislation purporting to regulate

Admissions to deemed universities by UGC: SC

Admissions to deemed universities by UGC: SC

Rediff.com23 Mar 2004

It overruled the Maharashtra government's stand that it had the authority to regulate admissions to colleges run by Pune-based Bharati Vidyapeeth, which was granted deemed university status in April 1996.

Nedumaran's bail remains: SC

Nedumaran's bail remains: SC

Rediff.com19 Dec 2003

The Tamil Nadu government in its petition claimed the Tamil National Movement leader's release on bail would result in tampering of evidence.

SC to hear COAI petition in December

SC to hear COAI petition in December

Rediff.com17 Nov 2003

The Supreme Court on Monday posted the interim application of COAI for final hearing in the first week of December, but refused to order status quo on service-specific licensing regime as sought by the cellular operators.

Hind Copper sale: SC notice to govt

Hind Copper sale: SC notice to govt

Rediff.com7 Nov 2003

The Supreme Court on Friday issued notices to Union finance and divestment ministries on a petition challenging the privatisation process initiated by the Centre for Hindustan Copper Ltd.

No sales tax from cell cos, SC tells states

No sales tax from cell cos, SC tells states

Rediff.com25 Sep 2003

In a landmark verdict concerning telecom services, the Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the action of state governments to recover sales tax from all service providers including Bharat Sancahr Nigam Ltd.

SC halts HPCL, BPCL sell-off

SC halts HPCL, BPCL sell-off

Rediff.com16 Sep 2003

The Supreme Court on Tuesday restrained the government from going ahead with the divestment of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd without Parliament approval.

Godhra: SC reserves verdict on Gujarat appeal

Godhra: SC reserves verdict on Gujarat appeal

Rediff.com1 Sep 2003

The Gujarat Government has challenged a high court order granting bail to certain accused persons in the Godhra train burning incident.

Coca-Cola withdraws petition in SC

Coca-Cola withdraws petition in SC

Rediff.com13 Aug 2003

Multinational soft drinks manufactureer Coca-Cola on Wednesday withdrew its petition from the Supreme Court after the latter refused to interfere in the resolution of the controversy pertaining to alleged pesticide content in its products.

Bofors: Setback for Hindujas as SC admits CBI plea

Bofors: Setback for Hindujas as SC admits CBI plea

Rediff.com7 Jul 2003

The CBI had appealed against quashing of a charge sheet against three Hinduja brothers.