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Sahara deal: Jet challenges jurisdiction

Sahara deal: Jet challenges jurisdiction

Rediff.com23 Jun 2006

Jet Airways on Friday challenged the jurisdiction of the district court in Lucknow which ordered freezing of the escrow account opened for its buyout of Air Sahara.

Govt will go by what scientists say: Congress

Govt will go by what scientists say: Congress

Rediff.com10 Feb 2006

The Congress Friday said that any decision with regard to nuclear reactors on the issue of agreement with the US on separation of civil and military nuclear establishments will be taken after the scientists have taken a view on the subject.

Delhi flight attendant suicide: Police arrests husband

Delhi flight attendant suicide: Police arrests husband

Rediff.com16 Jul 2018

Before jumping off the terrace, she had sent a message to her husband that she would kill herself, police said.

Rajya Sabha approves bill to give more powers to NIA

Rajya Sabha approves bill to give more powers to NIA

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

Shah defended the government for not filing an appeal against the acquittal of all four accused, including the radical right-wing's Swami Aseemanand, in the 2007 Samjhauta Express blasts case.

After Naveen, KCR meets Mamata to forge non-BJP, non-Cong alliance

After Naveen, KCR meets Mamata to forge non-BJP, non-Cong alliance

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

"Very shortly we will come out with a concrete plan," Rao told reporters after meeting the Trinamool Congress president.

BJP's Rath Yatra blocked again; HC quashes go-ahead given earlier

BJP's Rath Yatra blocked again; HC quashes go-ahead given earlier

Rediff.com22 Dec 2018

The division bench said the order needs to consider afresh the 36 intelligence inputs submitted by the state government before the single bench.

Tharoor breaks silence on Sunanda Pushkar death mystery

Tharoor breaks silence on Sunanda Pushkar death mystery

Rediff.com11 Oct 2014

Breaking his silence, former Union minister and Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Saturday said he has always been cooperating with the police and is awaiting their report on the death of his wife Sunanda Pushkar.

Centre justifies creation of PM Cares Fund in SC

Centre justifies creation of PM Cares Fund in SC

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

It also opposed the suggestion that the contributions be transferred to the National Disaster Response Fund.

TN announces panchayat polls, SC to hear plea on Dec 5

TN announces panchayat polls, SC to hear plea on Dec 5

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

"List it for hearing on Thursday," said the bench, which also comprised Justice B R Gavai and Justice Surya Kant.

SC to deliver verdicts on Sabarimala, Rafale today

SC to deliver verdicts on Sabarimala, Rafale today

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

The Supreme Court is scheduled to pronounce on Thursday its verdicts on a batch of petitions seeking re-examination of its decision to allow entry of women of all age group in Kerala's Sabarimala Temple and a review of its judgment giving a clean chit to the Modi government in the Rafale fighter jet deal with French firm Dassault Aviation.

Determined farmers continue their fight at Delhi's edges

Determined farmers continue their fight at Delhi's edges

Rediff.com29 Nov 2020

Though there was no clear roadmap, the farmers, belonging to multiple groups, including 30 from Punjab, appeared clear in their resolve, some saying that they would not disperse till the laws were repealed and others that would ensure their voices are heard.

SC notice to airline for sacking overweight airhostess

SC notice to airline for sacking overweight airhostess

Rediff.com7 May 2013

Salome Singsit, 39, approached the apex court challenging the decision of Airline Allied Services Ltd, a subsidiary of Air India, alleging that the airline had arbitrarily refused to renew her contract.

Private bank CEOs' bonus goes missing in 2017-18

Private bank CEOs' bonus goes missing in 2017-18

Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

HDFC Bank managing director Aditya Puri, ICICI Bank MD and CEO Chanda Kochhar, and Axis Bank MD and CEO Shikha Sharma did not receive their bonuses in full for financial year 2016-17

SC: Ensure MP rebels get free exercise of choice during floor test

SC: Ensure MP rebels get free exercise of choice during floor test

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

The 16 rebels, who the Congress alleged are being held captive by the Bharatiya Janata Party in Bengaluru, also offered to present themselves in the judges' chamber but the court rejected the proposal.

Prez rule in Maharashtra 'cruel joke' on democracy: Cong

Prez rule in Maharashtra 'cruel joke' on democracy: Cong

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

The Congress questioned the Maharashtra governor for the "arbitrary" allotment of time to the Nationalist Congress Party, the Shiv Sena and the Bharatiya Janata Party to prove support for government formation.

Govt employee's classified report can't be made public: SC

Govt employee's classified report can't be made public: SC

Rediff.com16 Apr 2013

The Supreme Court today rejected a plea for disclosure of the annual confidential reports of public servants under the Right To Information Act.

Chidambaram files fresh plea in SC challenging arrest

Chidambaram files fresh plea in SC challenging arrest

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

He said the plea pertained to his liberty, which was 'illegally curtailed'.

Natarajan adding artificial 'masala' ahead of Delhi polls: Cong

Natarajan adding artificial 'masala' ahead of Delhi polls: Cong

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

Stung by Jayanthi Natarajan's attack on Rahul Gandhi, Congress leaders on Friday rallied behind him and slammed their outgoing "opportunist" colleague, saying she had been removed as environment minister because of 'Jayanthi tax' barb by Bharatiya Janata Party in the run up to Lok Sabha polls.

Chidambaram, Karti get protection from arrest till Aug 7; ED opposes bail plea

Chidambaram, Karti get protection from arrest till Aug 7; ED opposes bail plea

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

The Enforcement Directorate opposed the bail application before special judge O P Saini in its written submission and sought time to argue the matter.

Police explanation on brutalities an eyewash: SC

Police explanation on brutalities an eyewash: SC

Rediff.com6 May 2013

The Supreme Court on Monday termed as an "eyewash" the explanation given in the affidavits filed by Delhi Police and Uttar Pradesh government in connection with the police brutality on a young girl and a woman protesting the rape of minors in the national capital and in Aligarh.

SC sets up special team to examine Radia tapes

SC sets up special team to examine Radia tapes

Rediff.com21 Feb 2013

A six-member special team comprising five from the Central Bureau of Investigation and one from the Income Tax department was on Thursday constituted by the Supreme Court to examine the contents of tapped telephonic conversations of corporate lobbyist Niira Radia with politicians, corporate honchos and others.

SC commutes to life term the death sentence of convict

SC commutes to life term the death sentence of convict

Rediff.com1 May 2013

The Supreme Court on Wednesday commuted to life imprisonment the death sentence awarded to murder convict M N Das, whose mercy petition was rejected by then President Pratibha Patil. A bench headed by Justice G S Singhvi allowed the plea of Das who had approached the apex court for commutation of his death sentence on the ground that the President had taken eleven years to decide his mercy plea.

Oppn to corner govt over Delhi riots, demand Shah's resignation

Oppn to corner govt over Delhi riots, demand Shah's resignation

Rediff.com1 Mar 2020

'I think there must be some sort of a nexus between the rioters and a section of police officials which resulted in gruesome killings and arson'

2G: SC dismisses Essar, Loop plea

2G: SC dismisses Essar, Loop plea

Rediff.com1 Jul 2013

Over a year after the judgement was reserved, a bench of justices G S Singhvi and S J Mukhopadhaya rejected the pleas of the telecom companies which pleaded that they be tried in a magisterial court unlike other accused in 2G cases as they have not been charged under Prevention of Corruption (PC) Act.

SC drops militant Bhullar's plea for lifer; he will hang

SC drops militant Bhullar's plea for lifer; he will hang

Rediff.com12 Apr 2013

The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed condemned prisoner and Khalistan Liberation Force terrorist Devinderpal Singh Bhullar's plea for commutation of his death sentence to life imprisonment on ground of delay in deciding his mercy plea.

Gutka ban execution: SC seeks report from states, UTs

Gutka ban execution: SC seeks report from states, UTs

Rediff.com3 Apr 2013

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed Health Secretaries of the states and UnionTerritories (UTs) to file compliance report on implementation of ban on sale and manufacture of gutka and pan masala containing tobacco.

Why are all and sundry given police protection: SC

Why are all and sundry given police protection: SC

Rediff.com17 Jan 2013

Strongly disapproving of police protection given to 'all and sundry', including Members of Parliament and Members of Legislative Assembly who face no security threat, the Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Centre and all states to furnish names of the people given the security and the expenditure borne by states on it.

Shivakumar case: HC raps ED over delay

Shivakumar case: HC raps ED over delay

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

"You cannot play hide and seek with the court," Justice Suresh Kait said.

SC issues notice to Centre on plea to ban tobacco products

SC issues notice to Centre on plea to ban tobacco products

Rediff.com12 Dec 2012

The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued notice to the Centre on a plea for complete ban on manufacture and sale of gutka, pan masala and other tobacco products in the country.

SC stays demolition of buildings in Campa Cola compound

SC stays demolition of buildings in Campa Cola compound

Rediff.com2 May 2013

In a relief to the residents of Campa Cola compound in Worli in Mumbai, the Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the demolition of buildings and granted five months to flat owners to vacate the premises.

SC asks top cops to explain assault on rape protestors

SC asks top cops to explain assault on rape protestors

Rediff.com25 Apr 2013

Taking strong exception to a police officer slapping a young girl during a recent protest against rape of a minor, the Supreme Court on Thursday sought an explanation from the Delhi police chief on the incident. A bench headed by Justice G S Singhvi directed the police Ccmmissioner to file an affidavit to explain why a young girl was beaten up during the protest against the rape of five-year-old in Delhi.

Mamata calls off 3-day-long dharna, claims victory

Mamata calls off 3-day-long dharna, claims victory

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

Banerjee said she was doing so after consulting leaders of major opposition parties and following 'a favourable court order'.

SC issues notice to 2 firms on Subramanian Swamy's plea

SC issues notice to 2 firms on Subramanian Swamy's plea

Rediff.com22 Nov 2012

These include Chennai-based Advantage Strategic Consulting Private Ltd and its offshore sister concern.

SC issues notice to 2 firms on Swamy's plea

SC issues notice to 2 firms on Swamy's plea

Rediff.com22 Nov 2012

The Supreme Court on Thursday issued notices to Chennai-based Advantage Strategic Consulting Private Ltd and its offshore sister concern on a plea of Janata Party President Subramanian Swamy seeking initiation of contempt proceedings against them for filing a defamation suit in Singapore against him.

SC defers proceedings against Sunil Mittal, Ravi Ruia

SC defers proceedings against Sunil Mittal, Ravi Ruia

Rediff.com15 Apr 2013

On Thursday, the SC will resume hearing on Mittal's plea challenging the court's summons.

Dilli Gupshup

Dilli Gupshup

Rediff.com5 Nov 2012

The Congress's big dilemma... What makes A K Antony shiver... N D Tiwari plots his comeback... Catch up on the latest gossip from Delhi.

Masood Azhar's arrest: Guarded response from political parties

Masood Azhar's arrest: Guarded response from political parties

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

BJP's ally Shiv Sena was not much impressed with the action, saying it is just usual for Pakistan to take such actions for the sake of it following terror incidents in India.

Rahul leaves for Kailash Mansarovar; BJP calls him 'Chinese spokesperson'

Rahul leaves for Kailash Mansarovar; BJP calls him 'Chinese spokesperson'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

Gandhi took to Twitter to put out a Sanskrit shloka from the Upanishads and tweeted a picture of Mount Kailash along with it.

Illegal occupation: SC notice to Buta Singh, Y S Dadwal

Illegal occupation: SC notice to Buta Singh, Y S Dadwal

Rediff.com10 Oct 2012

The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued notices to former Bihar governor Buta Singh, ex-Delhi Police Commissioner Y S Dadwal along with many other serving and retired bureaucrats and Indian Police Service officers for unauthorised occupation of government bungalows in the national capital.

Heavy rains lash Mumbai; 1 killed in building collapse

Heavy rains lash Mumbai; 1 killed in building collapse

Rediff.com4 Jul 2012

One person was killed when a four-storeyed building in the city collapsed in Mumbai on Wednesday following heavy rains, fire brigade sources said. The building Gopal Bhavan, located in Mamletdar Wadi in suburban Malad, caved in following rains.