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Ganguly quits Bagan role to avoid conflict of interest

Ganguly quits Bagan role to avoid conflict of interest

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly, who also holds the post of director at ATK Mohun Bagan, has decided to step down from the position in the Indian Super League franchise to avoid any potential conflict of interest.

Supreme Court On Article 370: A Landmark Judgment

Supreme Court On Article 370: A Landmark Judgment

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

We must heed what the CJI has said. Challenging every judgment of the central government is inviting chaos, asserts Shreekant Sambrani.

SC collegium approves 20 judges to 3 HCs

SC collegium approves 20 judges to 3 HCs

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

The collegium, in a meeting held on Monday, approved the proposal for elevation of nine judicial officers as judges in the Punjab and Haryana high court.

No constitutional fraud in annulling Art 370, due process followed: Govt to SC

No constitutional fraud in annulling Art 370, due process followed: Govt to SC

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

The five-judge constitution bench headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, which heard their contentions at length, told them they will have to justify the procedure adopted for abrogation as the court cannot postulate a situation "where the ends justify the means".

Jet Airways Revival Hope Diminishes

Jet Airways Revival Hope Diminishes

Rediff.com8 May 2023

Jet's air operator certificate will lapse on May 19.

SC dismisses plea seeking complete ban on BBC in India

SC dismisses plea seeking complete ban on BBC in India

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

Alleging that the BBC has been biased against India and the Indian government, the plea alleged that its documentary on Prime Minister Narendra Modi is a 'result of deep conspiracy against global rise of India and its prime minister'.

BMC proposes masks in Mumbai's civic hospitals, for senior citizens

BMC proposes masks in Mumbai's civic hospitals, for senior citizens

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

Amid a spurt in Covid-19 cases, the use of face masks has been made mandatory for employees, patients and visitors in all civic-run hospitals in Mumbai, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said on Monday as it reviewed preparedness to deal with rising infections, especially availability of medical oxygen and medicines.

Can Parliament enact law to divide J-K during central rule, SC wants to know

Can Parliament enact law to divide J-K during central rule, SC wants to know

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked whether Parliament could have enacted the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, which divided the erstwhile state into two Union territories, during the subsistence of President's rule in 2018-2019.

KKR's battle for survival; LSG sets sights on playoffs

KKR's battle for survival; LSG sets sights on playoffs

Rediff.com19 May 2023

LSG do not have to fret so much about the mathematical scenarios as a win would be enough for them to seal their back-to-back playoff berth.

'Next 10-20 years are going to be India's golden years'

'Next 10-20 years are going to be India's golden years'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

'Even where we are now today, the growth rates are very good, but we need to get to 8-9 per cent growth in the years to come.'

Shehla Rashid, Shah Faesal withdraw Article 370 pleas

Shehla Rashid, Shah Faesal withdraw Article 370 pleas

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it will commence day-to-day hearing from August 2 on a batch of petitions challenging abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution that bestowed special status on the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir.

Surrender of J-K's sovereignty was not conditional but complete: SC

Surrender of J-K's sovereignty was not conditional but complete: SC

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

The Supreme Court said on Thursday the surrender of Jammu and Kashmir's sovereignty to India was "absolutely complete" with the accession of the former princely state in October 1947, and it was "really difficult" to say that Article 370 of the Constitution, which accorded special status to the erstwhile state, was permanent in nature.

Central Vista project, including new Parliament saw many court cases

Central Vista project, including new Parliament saw many court cases

Rediff.com28 May 2023

The project was announced in September 2019 and Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of the new Parliament building on December 10, 2020.

SC grants bail to Teesta Setalvad, calls Gujarat HC order perverse

SC grants bail to Teesta Setalvad, calls Gujarat HC order perverse

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

In a big relief to activist Teesta Setalvad, the Supreme Court on Wednesday granted her regular bail in a case of alleged fabrication of documents to frame innocent people in the 2002 post-Godhra riot cases while terming as "perverse" and "contradictory" the Gujarat high court order denying her bail.

What Has Changed In Kashmir Since August 5, 2019?

What Has Changed In Kashmir Since August 5, 2019?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

Restoration of peace and the normal routine of daily life, compared to the past, stands out as its most significant achievement, observes Mohammad Sayeed Malik, the veteran commentator on Kashmir affairs, four years after the abrogation of Article 370.

SC sets aside Bengal court order against Vijayvargiya, 2 others in rape case

SC sets aside Bengal court order against Vijayvargiya, 2 others in rape case

Rediff.com4 May 2023

A bench comprising Justices M R Shah and Sanjiv Khanna ordered that the Chief Judicial Magistrate at Alipore will apply his "judicial mind" and may direct the state police to conduct an enquiry on the complaint before lodging an FIR.

Jet Airways conducts test flight in Hyderabad

Jet Airways conducts test flight in Hyderabad

Rediff.com6 May 2022

Jet Airways conducted its test flight to and from the Hyderabad airport on Thursday in a step towards obtaining the air operator certificate. Jet Airways, which has not flown since April 17, 2019, is currently in the process of re-launching operations under its new promoters Jalan-Kalrock Consortium. On Thursday, the airline's CEO Sanjiv Kapoor said on Twitter that the test flight's operation was a very emotional moment "for all the wonderful folks who have been working hard to get Jet back in the skies".

Senior advocate named by collegium to SC in line to become CJI by 2030

Senior advocate named by collegium to SC in line to become CJI by 2030

Rediff.com16 May 2023

The Supreme Court collegium headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Tuesday recommended to the Centre the names of Andhra Pradesh high court chief justice Prashant Kumar Mishra and senior advocate KV Viswanathan as judges of the apex court.

BJP alleges PFI behind Bihar party leader's murder, warns of state-wide stir

BJP alleges PFI behind Bihar party leader's murder, warns of state-wide stir

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

Announcing that a district-wide bandh was being organised in protest against the killing, Chaudhary said that if no headway is made in the investigation within 48 hours, there will be a state-wide stir.

DGCA begins probe after IndiGo crew, passenger fight mid-air over meals

DGCA begins probe after IndiGo crew, passenger fight mid-air over meals

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

A video clip of the heated exchange onboard the flight on December 16 was shared on social media on Wednesday.

FPIs pumped Rs 11,119 crore in Indian equities in Dec

FPIs pumped Rs 11,119 crore in Indian equities in Dec

Rediff.com1 Jan 2023

Foreign investors pumped in Rs 11,119 crore in the Indian equities in December, making it the second consecutive monthly inflow, despite increasing concerns over the re-emergence of Covid-19 cases in some parts of the world. However, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have turned cautious in recent days. The inflow in December was much lower compared to Rs 36,239 crore invested by FPIs in the month of November, data with the depositories showed.

RBI may effect one more rate hike: Uday Kotak

RBI may effect one more rate hike: Uday Kotak

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

A day after the RBI raised the benchmark lending rate by 35 basis points, Kotak Mahindra Bank Managing Director Uday Kotak on Thursday said the central bank may go for one more rate hike to bring inflation below its upper tolerance level of 6 per cent. Yesterday, the RBI indicated that it wants inflation to be within the band first and then move towards the target of 4 per cent, Kotak said at the CII Global Economic Policy Summit 2022. "My sense is that there could be one more rate hike and that may be the time for thinking about a pivot, but we got to watch very closely the data, and maybe around 6.5 per cent as it looks today, subject to what happens to the world, subject to what happens to oil, subject to what happens to many other things," he said.

Sort it out yourselves, SC tells sparring Lalit Modi, Mukul Rohatgi

Sort it out yourselves, SC tells sparring Lalit Modi, Mukul Rohatgi

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to pass any order on a plea alleging that former IPL commissioner Lalit Modi made "scurrilous" remarks against former attorney general and senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi in a social media post.

SC to take up dissolution of marriage under Article 142

SC to take up dissolution of marriage under Article 142

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

Article 142 of the Constitution deals with the enforcement of decrees and orders of the apex court.

Varanasi court holds hearing in Gyanvapi case, puts it off to July 4

Varanasi court holds hearing in Gyanvapi case, puts it off to July 4

Rediff.com30 May 2022

The district court in Varanasi on Monday heard the arguments on the maintainability of a plea by five Hindu women seeking permission for daily worship of the Shringar Gauri Sthal in the Kashi Vishwanath-Gyanvapi complex.

Case against Setalvad, Sreekumar, Bhatt sent to sessions court for trial

Case against Setalvad, Sreekumar, Bhatt sent to sessions court for trial

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

Additional metropolitan magistrate MV Chauhan committed the case to the sessions court in Ahmedabad for trial against Setalvad, former state director general of police RB Sreekumar and ex-Indian Police Service officer Sanjiv Bhatt.

SC refers excommunication among Bohra Muslims to 9-judge bench

SC refers excommunication among Bohra Muslims to 9-judge bench

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

The Supreme Court on Friday referred the issue of the practice of excommunication in the Dawoodi Bohra community to a larger nine-judge bench.

In late night sitting SC stays Gujarat HC order asking Teesta to surrender

In late night sitting SC stays Gujarat HC order asking Teesta to surrender

Rediff.com1 Jul 2023

A bench of justices Abhay S Oka and Prashant Kumar Mishra, which heard the matter in a special hearing, urged the Chief Justice of India to assign the matter to a larger bench.

TV channels will have to show 30-minute public interest broadcast daily

TV channels will have to show 30-minute public interest broadcast daily

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

In a bid to pitch India as an uplinking hub, the government on Tuesday announced relaxation in guidelines for compliance for television channels and also made a 30-minute daily public interest broadcast mandatory, mainly for entertainment channels.

RBI Rules Make It Difficult To Attract Talent

RBI Rules Make It Difficult To Attract Talent

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

A top-class board is important from a systemic point of view, more so at a time when the wider financial world and India Inc is chasing the same talent as banks.

FPIs dump shares with record net outflow of Rs 1.2 lakh cr in 2022

FPIs dump shares with record net outflow of Rs 1.2 lakh cr in 2022

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

After three consecutive years of infusing huge funds, foreign portfolio investors retreated from the Indian equity markets in a big way in 2022 with the highest-ever yearly net outflow of nearly Rs 1.21 lakh crore. The huge outflow, which surpasses by a big margin the previous record of Rs 53,000 crore net withdrawal in 2008, came amid aggressive rate hikes by central banks globally but 2023 is expected to be better on positivity about overall macroeconomic trends in India, experts said. Apart from global monetary tightening, volatile crude, rising commodity prices along with Russia and Ukraine conflict led to an exodus of foreign money in 2022.

India slams UN human rights body's remarks against Setalvad's arrest

India slams UN human rights body's remarks against Setalvad's arrest

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

The UN's Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has voiced concern over the arrest and detention of social activist Setalvad and called for her immediate release.

Feels good to be back in the IPL, says Goenka

Feels good to be back in the IPL, says Goenka

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

Kolkata-based billionaire Sanjiv Goenka, who bought the Lucknow franchise for a whopping Rs 7,090 crore during the IPL bidding in Dubai on Monday, said the team's valuation 'would be a multiple of a few times' over the next 10 years.

After the Titans and Giants Clash

After the Titans and Giants Clash

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

Glimpses of the players and coaches mingling after the Gujarat Titans-Lucknow Super Giants game at the Wankhede stadium on March 28, 2022.

Rahul Bajaj to step down as chairman of Bajaj Finance

Rahul Bajaj to step down as chairman of Bajaj Finance

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

Noted industrialist Rahul Bajaj will step down as non-executive chairman of Bajaj Finance on July 31, after being at the helm of the company for over three decades.

At Ahmed Patel's behest, Teesta plotted to destabilise Guj govt: SIT

At Ahmed Patel's behest, Teesta plotted to destabilise Guj govt: SIT

Rediff.com16 Jul 2022

Additional sessions judge DD Thakkar took the SIT's reply on record and posted the hearing on the bail application on Monday.

UP man ends life after boss asks him to 'send wife for night'

UP man ends life after boss asks him to 'send wife for night'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

According to the FIR filed with police, Junior Engineer Nagendra Sharma had also asked lineman Gokul (42) to pay him Rs 1 lakh for a transfer he was seeking.

Can invoke special powers to dissolve marriage: SC

Can invoke special powers to dissolve marriage: SC

Rediff.com1 May 2023

A five-judge Constitution bench said the SC is empowered under Article 142 of the Constitution to do complete justice.

SC to examine if Bohra's excommunication custom has constitutional cover

SC to examine if Bohra's excommunication custom has constitutional cover

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

A five-judge constitution bench headed by Justice SK Kaul said it will consider whether the practice of excommunication in the Dawoodi Bohra community is a "protected" practice under the Constitution.

Clarify stand on Bhopal gas tragedy compensation, SC tells Centre

Clarify stand on Bhopal gas tragedy compensation, SC tells Centre

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Centre to clarify its stand on whether it wants to go ahead with its curative petition seeking Rs 7,844 crore as additional funds from successor firms of the US-based Union Carbide Corporation (UCC) for giving compensation to victims of the 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy.