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2G case: HC upholds appointment of SPP, ASG for CBI appeal against acquittal of accused

2G case: HC upholds appointment of SPP, ASG for CBI appeal against acquittal of accused

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

The high court's order came on a plea by acquitted individual and Kusegaon Fruits and Vegetables Pvt Ltd director Asif Balwa that the CBI has not placed on record the mandatory authority under the provisions of the CrPC.

Marital rape: Centre seeks more time to respond with its stand on issue

Marital rape: Centre seeks more time to respond with its stand on issue

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

The issue of criminalisation of marital rape involves 'family issues' as well as the dignity of a woman and cannot be looked at from a 'microscopic angle,' the Centre on Monday told the Delhi high court as it said that it was not possible for it to immediately respond with its stand.

Clarify stand on marital rape criminalisation: HC to Centre

Clarify stand on marital rape criminalisation: HC to Centre

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

The Delhi high court on Monday asked the Centre to clarify its position in principle on the issue of criminalising marital rape after the government sought time to formulate and place its 'considered stand.'

PIX: Sargun, Sanjeeda, Karishma at Karanvir Bohra's bash

PIX: Sargun, Sanjeeda, Karishma at Karanvir Bohra's bash

Rediff.com29 Aug 2015

Check out the star arrivals.

Infosys could be the fastest growing IT company this FY

Infosys could be the fastest growing IT company this FY

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

Stellar results compared to TCS led to reversal of valuation discount.

Marital rape: HC asks Centre if it wants to withdraw 2017 affidavit

Marital rape: HC asks Centre if it wants to withdraw 2017 affidavit

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

The Delhi high court Friday asked the Centre to inform whether it wishes to withdraw its 2017 affidavit in which it had submitted that marital rape cannot be made a criminal offence as it could become a phenomenon which may destabilise the institution of marriage and an easy tool for harassing husbands.

SC asks HC to hear PIL seeking to book BJP leaders on March 6

SC asks HC to hear PIL seeking to book BJP leaders on March 6

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

The Delhi high court had on February 27 adjourned till April 13 hearing the PIL filed by activists Harsh Mander and Farah Naqvi for FIRs against BJP leaders Anurag Thakur, Kapil Mishra and Parvesh Verma for their alleged hate speeches in connection with protests over the amended Citizenship law.

Modi needs to listen to our economists

Modi needs to listen to our economists

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

We have a government with an extremely weak economic team advising a PM who hardly pays attention to their thoughts, says Jayanta Roy.

PIX: Sara Khan, Tina Dutta mingle at calendar launch

PIX: Sara Khan, Tina Dutta mingle at calendar launch

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

A look at the launch pictures.

'India should aim to be powerful and set new standards'

'India should aim to be powerful and set new standards'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2012

'The purposes of our document are three-fold: To lay out the opportunities that India enjoys in the international sphere; to identify the challenges it is likely to confront; and to define the broad approach that India should adopt as it works to enhance its strategic autonomy in global circumstances that are likely to remain volatile and uncertain for some time to come.'

MUST READ! How India can steal China's thunder

MUST READ! How India can steal China's thunder

Rediff.com1 Mar 2012

One of the chapters in the document titled 'Asian Theatre' has quite elaborate comments on China, and opines that India's China strategy has to strike a careful balance between cooperation and competition, economic and political interests, bilateral and regional contexts. Rediff.com publishes verbatim a part of the chapter 'Asian Theatre'.

PM's Security Breach: Questions That Need Answers

PM's Security Breach: Questions That Need Answers

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

Who took the decision for the prime minister, the nation's single most popular leader, to take the road route when they should have already known about the farmers' protests and also the grave risks involved, when and how, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

Authorities take steps to decongest Vaishno Devi after stampede

Authorities take steps to decongest Vaishno Devi after stampede

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

A high-powered probe committee set up by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha visited the site and appealed to the general public to share videos, statements or any other evidence about the incident.

Salman as India's Rio Olympics ambassador: Right or wrong?

Salman as India's Rio Olympics ambassador: Right or wrong?

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

Do you think the IOA has done the right thing in apponting Salman as the brand ambassador which they clam is to the motivate the athletes and also increase awareness of Olympic sports in the country? Or do you think the appointment is just a gimmick?

Comedy Circus is back!

Comedy Circus is back!

Rediff.com24 Apr 2008

The second season of the celebrity reality show, Comedy Circus, is back! The show, which brought together celebrities to perform with professional comedian partners, was quite a hit.

25 Years Of Bollywood-Style PYAAR-FYAAR!

25 Years Of Bollywood-Style PYAAR-FYAAR!

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

1997: Sukanya Verma offers a recap of its memorable imagery.

Veteran lawyer Ram Jethmalani passes away

Veteran lawyer Ram Jethmalani passes away

Rediff.com8 Sep 2019

Ram Jethmalani passed away a few days before his 96th birthday on September 14.

'Equity to have a bull run for 3-5 years'

'Equity to have a bull run for 3-5 years'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

In a live chat on rediff.com held on Friday, July 11, well-known equity specialist Devang Mehta discussed what effect the Budget will have on the stock markets -- from how NOT to lose money in the markets to which are the safest stocks.

Corporate, PE investments in EV start-ups grow 170%

Corporate, PE investments in EV start-ups grow 170%

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

The $306-million investment in Ola Electric Mobility by SoftBank Corp, Arun Sarin Family, Ratan Tata and Matrix has been the biggest funding in this space in value terms this year.

Did you know some IPL owners wanted auctions in England

Did you know some IPL owners wanted auctions in England

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

Two Indian Premier League team owners on Tuesday floated the idea of having next edition's players' auction in England

Tandav and 7 other CONTROVERSIES

Tandav and 7 other CONTROVERSIES

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

8 instances when Indian movies and Web shows were neck deep in trouble!

Fundamentals of Indian economy strong, has capacity to bounce back: Modi

Fundamentals of Indian economy strong, has capacity to bounce back: Modi

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

At the pre-Budget meeting at Niti Aayog, Modi called for a focussed effort from all stakeholders in order to achieve the target of $5 trillion economy. The participants urged the government to focus on credit expansion, exports growth, governance of PSBs, increasing consumption and job creation.

Rajnath, Mayawati... Here's who came to vote!

Rajnath, Mayawati... Here's who came to vote!

Rediff.com6 May 2019

The fifth phase of the Lok Sabha election witnesses several high-stake battles between the Bharatiya Janata Party and opposition parties, with people from 51 Lok Sabha constituencies across seven states casting their votes today to form the next government. Here's a look at who were among the early voters!

Let the truth emerge: SC on Sushant's death

Let the truth emerge: SC on Sushant's death

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

The Centre informed the court that it has accepted the Bihar government's recommendation for a CBI probe in the matter.

When your husband is a transwoman

When your husband is a transwoman

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

What does a man who feels like a woman face when married? And how does his wife cope?

Now, invest in diamonds for just Rs 125!

Now, invest in diamonds for just Rs 125!

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

Diamond prices vary purely on demand and supply. You can make extraordinary returns within six months or it can even take years.

PIX: Nia Sharma, Tina Dutta, Surbhi Jyoti get calendar-friendly

PIX: Nia Sharma, Tina Dutta, Surbhi Jyoti get calendar-friendly

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

A look at television stars who graced the Telly Calendar launch event.

Don't mess with Ahmed Patel

Don't mess with Ahmed Patel

Rediff.com19 Aug 2017

The Rajya Sabha election was personal so it had to be won and Amit Shah needed to be sent a message.

Govt to infuse Rs 55,250 cr for strengthening banks

Govt to infuse Rs 55,250 cr for strengthening banks

Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

The finance minister also said that the merger would not result in any retrenchment but rather improve the benefit of the employees.

Liquidity issues stopped banks from cutting rates: Axis Bank

Liquidity issues stopped banks from cutting rates: Axis Bank

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

It's not necessary to use only external benchmarks, there are multiple avenues to meet the requirement that the RBI wants, the bank said.

Post Covid, 2-wheeler EV firms see steady growth

Post Covid, 2-wheeler EV firms see steady growth

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

EV players suggest a reduction in the goods and services tax on batteries from 18 to 5 per cent as it would help push demand.

Dia to Bumrah: How celebs wed in Covid times

Dia to Bumrah: How celebs wed in Covid times

Rediff.com17 May 2021

Celebs follow a template for their special day -- an intimate ceremony with few people and a keen eye for a touch of luxury in every aspect.

Banks likely to freeze accounts of shell firms

Banks likely to freeze accounts of shell firms

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

Government suspects that many of these bank accounts were used to launder money, especially after the demonetisation in November 2016.

After ED, CBI too opposes acquittal of A Raja and others

After ED, CBI too opposes acquittal of A Raja and others

Rediff.com20 Mar 2018

The matter was mentioned before a bench of Delhi high court's acting chief justice Gita Mittal and kustice C Hari Shankar by Additional Solicitor General Tushar Mehta. The court allowed it to be listed for hearing on Wednesday.

BJP leaders, ministers attend wedding of Amit Shah's son

BJP leaders, ministers attend wedding of Amit Shah's son

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

Bharatiya Janata Party leaders and ministers were in Ahmedabad to attend the wedding of party president Amit Shah's son Jay, even as the Delhi poll results trickled in.

Gold imports touch $34bn in FY18, highest in 3 years

Gold imports touch $34bn in FY18, highest in 3 years

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

Uncertainties like the bankruptcies bill, rising non-performing accounts at banks and political uncertainty are expected to drive gold demand higher in India.

These candidates await their fate in Phase 5

These candidates await their fate in Phase 5

Rediff.com6 May 2019

Here are some of the big political leaders' who await their fate on Monday.

PHOTOS: PM Modi gives Rio-bound athletes a special send-off

PHOTOS: PM Modi gives Rio-bound athletes a special send-off

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Monday, met the Indian athletes who will represent the country at the forthcoming Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and wished them luck.

25 Years Ago in Bollywood...

25 Years Ago in Bollywood...

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

Sukanya Verma lists significant memories in our 1996 recap.

Box Office: Jai GangaaJal gets poor response

Box Office: Jai GangaaJal gets poor response

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

The hits and misses of the week.