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SC notice to Future Retail, others on Amazon's plea

SC notice to Future Retail, others on Amazon's plea

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

The Supreme Court on Monday sought responses from Future Retail Ltd and others on Amazon's plea against the Delhi high court direction to maintain status quo on the Future-Reliance deal. Kishore Biyani and others and sought their replies. The apex court said the proceedings before the National Company Law Tribunal will go on and but will not culminate into any final order on amalgamation of FRL with Reliance.

Another twist in U'khand crisis; no floor test on Thursday

Another twist in U'khand crisis; no floor test on Thursday

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

Giving yet another twist to the continuing political drama in Uttarakhand, the division bench has stayed the Thursday's floor test in the state assembly till April 7.

Parliament approves bill on process to appoint CEC, ECs

Parliament approves bill on process to appoint CEC, ECs

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

The Rajya Sabha has already given its nod to the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Bill, 2023.

Govt must be given leeway to save nation: SC on Sec 6A of citizenship law

Govt must be given leeway to save nation: SC on Sec 6A of citizenship law

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Referring to section 6A of the Citizenship Act applicable exclusively to Assam, a five-judge constitution bench headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud said governments have to make compromises for the overall well-being of the nation.

Bombay HC refuses to stay formation of govt fact-checking unit

Bombay HC refuses to stay formation of govt fact-checking unit

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

The Bombay high court on Monday refused to grant an interim stay on setting up a fact-checking unit (FCU) under the recently amended Information Technology (IT) Rules to identify fake and false content on social media against the government, noting that no grave and irreparable loss would be caused.

Sexual assault on wife cannot but be termed to be rape: K'taka HC

Sexual assault on wife cannot but be termed to be rape: K'taka HC

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

The Karnataka high court on Wednesday said that a brutal act of sexual assault on wife, against her consent, albeit by the husband, cannot but be termed to be rape.

PIX: India beat SA in last-over thriller, clinch ODI series

PIX: India beat SA in last-over thriller, clinch ODI series

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

Mandhana 136 (120b, 18x4, 2x6) and Harmanpreet 103 not out (88b, 9x4, 3x6) ran roughshod over the Proteas bowlers after being asked to bat first.

'Anti-India Sentiment Was Extremely High'

'Anti-India Sentiment Was Extremely High'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

'In the interim, India will be confronted with anti-India feeling because Sheikh Hasina had India's support.' 'We will have to deal with it, but it will not be a permanent phenomenon.' 'There is substantial goodwill towards India which will stand us in good stead.'

SC says religious rights subject to public order, rules out exhuming body

SC says religious rights subject to public order, rules out exhuming body

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

Religious rights of every person are subject to "public order", the Supreme Court said on Monday while dismissing the plea of a man seeking to exhume the body of his son, who was dubbed a terrorist and killed in an encounter in Kashmir in November 2021, so the family could conduct his last rites in the same graveyard.

Call fresh bids after Indo-Pak series: HC

Call fresh bids after Indo-Pak series: HC

Rediff.com4 Apr 2005

The Madras High Court on Monday stayed an order of a single judge who had held that termination of tender proceedings was 'improper'.

Even CBI, ED can arrest Shajahan Sheikh, not just police, says HC

Even CBI, ED can arrest Shajahan Sheikh, not just police, says HC

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

The Calcutta high court on Wednesday directed that Trinamool Congress leader Shajahan Sheikh, the main accused in alleged sexual atrocities on women and land grabbing at Sandeshkhali, can be arrested by the CBI, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) or the West Bengal police.

Regulatory woes torpedo PE/VC deals in e-pharma sector

Regulatory woes torpedo PE/VC deals in e-pharma sector

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

With regulatory uncertainties clouding the future of online pharmacies, deals in the space are showing signs of slowdown, as also fresh investment from private-equity (PE) firms and venture capitalists (VCs). The data from Venture Intelligence shows so far in 2023 (as of June 13) there has been one deal with PE-VC funding. In 2022 there were four, a sharp fall from the 12, totalling $1,520 million, the sector had attracted in 2021.

Starc's Zingers Stun SRH!

Starc's Zingers Stun SRH!

Rediff.com22 May 2024

He finished with 4-0-34-3, a testament to his ability to exploit early wickets and dismantle batting line-ups with his raw pace. This performance served as a stark reminder of why he was the most sought-after bowler at the IPL auction.

SA score thrilling win over Windies, make T20 WC semis

SA score thrilling win over Windies, make T20 WC semis

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

Images from the T20 World Cup Super Eight Group 2 match between the West Indies and South Africa, in Antigua.

HC refuses to stay CCI notice to FB, WhatsApp in privacy policy

HC refuses to stay CCI notice to FB, WhatsApp in privacy policy

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

WhatsApp and Facebook had challenged the CCI's March 24 order directing a probe into the new privacy policy.

Will It Be Congress Out, BJP In For DMK?

Will It Be Congress Out, BJP In For DMK?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

The BJP's strategy seem to be to wean away allies from the Congress, in Dravidian Tamil Nadu, and maybe later in UP, Bihar and elsewhere, though in slow doses, but without wooing them into a new alliance. The idea seems to be only to weaken the INDIA bloc from within -- and leaving it at that, notes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Rajasthan man threatens to behead colleague for backing Nupur, held

Rajasthan man threatens to behead colleague for backing Nupur, held

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

The accused, Sohail Khan, started threatening the complainant, Mahendra Singh Rajpurohit, soon after he posted the WhatsApp status on June 6, the police said.

Arunachal governor to challenge stay on early assembly session

Arunachal governor to challenge stay on early assembly session

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

On Thursday, the MLAs met at a local hotel to adopt a motion of 'no-confidence' against the chief minister and elect another dissident Congress MLA, Khaliko Pul, in his place.

Is India Still A Democracy?

Is India Still A Democracy?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

Today in 2024, the BJP jails its opponents during an election and still believes, or at least wants us to believe, that it is only following the rules of democracy, asserts Aakar Patel.

'Difficult For Modi Govt To Win Floor Test'

'Difficult For Modi Govt To Win Floor Test'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

'The longevity of the government is a doubt for me because when the going gets tough, there could a be a point in time where there might be pressure, from within the party or from the allies.'

HC junks Twitter's plea against govt's account blocking orders

HC junks Twitter's plea against govt's account blocking orders

Rediff.com1 Jul 2023

The single-judge bench of Justice Krishna S Dixit which dictated the operative portion of the judgement also imposed a cost of Rs 50 lakh on Twitter and ordered it to be paid to the Karnataka State Legal Services Authority within 45 days.

Days after 'revolt', business as usual for CJI, 4 SC judges

Days after 'revolt', business as usual for CJI, 4 SC judges

Rediff.com15 Jan 2018

On the first working day after the unprecedented presser on Friday, tt was business back to normal on Monday

Ex-SC judge Justice P C Ghose is India's first Lokpal

Ex-SC judge Justice P C Ghose is India's first Lokpal

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

Justices Dilip B Bhosale, Pradip Kumar Mohanty, Abhilasha Kumari and Ajay Kumar Tripathi have been appointed as judicial members in the anti-corruption ombudsman.

Govt notifies new law on judges' appointment

Govt notifies new law on judges' appointment

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

Government on Monday brought into force a controversial law to appoint members to the higher judiciary, two days before a Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court hears a clutch of petitions challenging the National Judicial Appointments Commission Act.

'Every single child matters, every single childhood matters'

'Every single child matters, every single childhood matters'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

Kailash Satyarthi, co-winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, in front of packed crowd made a rousing speech asking every person to come together and set our children free. He honoured those who came before him and also said that he accepted this honour on behalf of all the martyrs and activists in India. Here's the transcript of his moving acceptance speech.

HC declines plea to adjourn petition on Prez rule in U'khand

HC declines plea to adjourn petition on Prez rule in U'khand

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

The Nainital high court on Wednesday declined the Centre's plea seeking more time to argue Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat's plea against President's rule in the state.

U19 World Cup: Australia edge out Pakistan; to meet India in final

U19 World Cup: Australia edge out Pakistan; to meet India in final

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

Tom Straker's six-wicket haul and Harry Dixon's fifty inspired Australia to a tense one-wicket victory over brave Pakistan in the semifinal in Benoni on Thursday, setting up their ICC Under-19 World Cup final against defending champions India.

Is There Really No Alternative To Modi?

Is There Really No Alternative To Modi?

Rediff.com14 May 2024

'Are we so ready to believe that in this country whose virtues we constantly shout from the rooftops, there is no single person -- other than Modi -- in a minimum of 272 elected MPs with the talent and ability to lead this country?' asks Prem Panicker.

Divya Deshmukh exposes sexism in chess

Divya Deshmukh exposes sexism in chess

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

Indian IM Divya Deshmukh alleges sexism by spectators at Tata Steel Masters in Wijk Aan Zee

EC Arun Goel resigns days ahead of Lok Sabha poll announcement

EC Arun Goel resigns days ahead of Lok Sabha poll announcement

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

His tenure was till December 5, 2027, and he would have become Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) after incumbent Rajiv Kumar retired in February next year.

Sanjay Raut gets bail, HC will hear ED's plea on Thursday

Sanjay Raut gets bail, HC will hear ED's plea on Thursday

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

A special court in Mumbai on Wednesday granted bail to Shiv Sena member of Parliament Sanjay Raut in a money laundering case pertaining to the Patra Chawl redevelopment project.

Niece Deepa takes possession of Jaya's Poes Garden bungalow

Niece Deepa takes possession of Jaya's Poes Garden bungalow

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

J Deepa, niece of late chief minister of Tamil Nadu J Jayalalithaa, officially received the keys to the Poes Garden residence of her aunt on Friday, bringing to close a protracted legal battle to obtain the custody of the palatial building.

Single dad is a sex symbol. Single mother is an unfortunate woman.

Single dad is a sex symbol. Single mother is an unfortunate woman.

Rediff.com25 Apr 2017

Kanika Datta calls out our parenting stereotypes and how both men and women play into them.

HC dismisses Independents' plea against nomination rejection

HC dismisses Independents' plea against nomination rejection

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

The bench also disagreed with the appellants that claim that their nominations were rejected 'arbitrarily and malafidely', saying 'cogent and convincing evidence needs to be led to prove this' and such a finding cannot be arrived at based on mere documents and annexures in a writ petition.

HC directs holding of TN civic polls by November 17

HC directs holding of TN civic polls by November 17

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

The polls were slated to be held in October last year but cancelled by Justice N Kirubakaran on a petition by the Dravida Munnetra Kazagham seeking among others appropriate reservation as per latest census and rotation of seats according to the norms.

HC orders CID probe against Tapas Pal for 'shoot and rape' comment

HC orders CID probe against Tapas Pal for 'shoot and rape' comment

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

The Calcutta high court on Thursday ordered the lodging of an FIR and a Central Crime Investigation Department probe into Trinamool Congress MP Tapas Pal's alleged "shoot and rape" remarks against opposition party supporters and women.

A Neat Tragedy Called NEET

A Neat Tragedy Called NEET

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

NEET is a court-ordered examination, supposedly aimed at meritocracy. However, over the past years when the incumbent Narendra Modi government at the Centre began implementing it, it took on political and casteist colours, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Collegium can't be put in public domain or disclosed under RTI: SC

Collegium can't be put in public domain or disclosed under RTI: SC

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a plea seeking to disclose the details of a collegium meeting held on December 12, 2018, under the Right to Information Act.

Ex-SC judge Justice P C Ghose likely to be India's first Lokpal

Ex-SC judge Justice P C Ghose likely to be India's first Lokpal

Rediff.com17 Mar 2019

Justice Ghose, who retired from the Supreme Court in May 2017, is a member of the National Human Rights Commission.