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Third-Gen Scindia takes charge of MP cricket

Third-Gen Scindia takes charge of MP cricket

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

Mahanaryaman Scindia was on Monday unanimously elected president of the Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association (MPCA)

NGT slams UP pollution panel over Sangam water report

NGT slams UP pollution panel over Sangam water report

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

The National Green Tribunal on Wednesday slammed the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board, asking whether it disputed the Central Pollution Control Board's finding on high levels of faecal coliform being found in the water at various locations in Prayagraj during the ongoing Mahakumbh.

Was under pressure to delay Babri verdict, reveals ex-HC judge

Was under pressure to delay Babri verdict, reveals ex-HC judge

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

Justice Agarwal retired from the high court on April 23, 2020.

Ayodhya Verdict: Read the full judgment

Ayodhya Verdict: Read the full judgment

Rediff.com30 Sep 2010

The three-judge special bench of the Allahabad high court, comprising Justice S U Khan, Sudhir Agarwal and D V Sharma, on Thursday delivered the verdict into the Ayodhya title suit.

Ayodhya: 3rd judge favours out-of-court settlement

Ayodhya: 3rd judge favours out-of-court settlement

Rediff.com20 Sep 2010

Justice Dharam Veer Sharma of the Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court on Monday passed a dissenting order against the order passed by two other judges -- S U Khan and Sudhir Agarwal -- against postponing the Ayodhya case verdict, on September 17.Sharma claimed that the two judges passed the order without consulting him and there is still room for exploring the option of an out-of-court settlement.

No life saving drugs in UP; HC judge seeks PIL

No life saving drugs in UP; HC judge seeks PIL

Rediff.com16 Apr 2011

A complaint made by the judge of Allahabad high court against poor availability of life saving drugs in Uttar Pradesh hospitals was to be taken up for hearing as a public interest litigation by the chief justice himself on Friday.

HC to hear Ayodhya review petitions on Jan 28

HC to hear Ayodhya review petitions on Jan 28

Rediff.com10 Dec 2010

The Allahabad high court on Friday fixed January 28 as the next date of hearing of the three review petitions on the Ayodhya title suits judgment.The special Lucknow bench of the court comprising justices S U Khan, Sudhir Agarwal and V K Dixit passed the order while hearing the review petition filed by lawyer M Ismail Farooqui.The court also extended the status quo on the implementation of the September 30 order up to February 15.

Meet the judges who will deliver Ayodhya verdict

Meet the judges who will deliver Ayodhya verdict

Rediff.com30 Sep 2010

Their names have been splashed across the front pages of all national newspapers in the last two weeks. An entire nation is waiting with bated breath for their decision on the Ayodhya title suit. And the three judges of the Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court will walk into court hall number 21 at 3.30 pm on Thursday to pronounce their verdict in the historic case.

Ayodhya case: CBI submits report on missing files

Ayodhya case: CBI submits report on missing files

Rediff.com24 Aug 2009

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Monday filed its interim report on the 23 missing files related to the Ayodhya title suits in a special court.

Who's To Be Blamed For Bridge Collapses?

Who's To Be Blamed For Bridge Collapses?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

Government officials believe that central bridge projects perform better than state projects due to stricter checks and balances.

List of VIPs invited for Ram temple Event

List of VIPs invited for Ram temple Event

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

While about 8,000 people are in the long list of invitees, the select list features 506 A-listers, including prominent politicians, leading industrialists, top film stars, sportspersons, diplomats, judges and high priests.

Nick Walker is new CEO of Vedanta Cairn Oil and Gas

Nick Walker is new CEO of Vedanta Cairn Oil and Gas

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

Vedanta's Cairn Oil & Gas on Thursday announced the appointment of Nick Walker as the new chief executive officer (CEO) of the company. In a statement, the company said the appointment is effective January 5. "Before this appointment, Walker was president and chief executive officer at Lundin Energy, one of the leading European independent E&P companies," it said.

I am independent, says Dainik Bhaskar after raids

I am independent, says Dainik Bhaskar after raids

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

The group's digital news site had put out reports, along with pictures, on dead bodies of suspected coronavirus patients floating down the river Ganga in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar which had led to nationwide consternation.

Why SC didn't apply Law of Limitation to Ram Lalla's suit

Why SC didn't apply Law of Limitation to Ram Lalla's suit

Rediff.com10 Nov 2019

The Law of Limitation provides for mandatory filing of a lawsuit within a fixed statutory time period after the cause of action arises in favour of an aggrieved person.

Why DDCA president Rajat Sharma is in trouble...

Why DDCA president Rajat Sharma is in trouble...

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

As many as eight Board of Directors of the Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) have signed a joint resolution for withdrawal of all powers vested with president Rajat Sharma, a move that could have far-reaching implications.

SC says 2010 Ayodhya order was 'legally unsustainable'

SC says 2010 Ayodhya order was 'legally unsustainable'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

The apex court, which delivered a historic verdict and put the curtains down on the vexatious legal battle that had torn the social fabric of the nation, said that dividing the land would not subserve the interest of either of the parties or secure a lasting sense of peace and tranquillity.

India's 10 Top Philanthropists

India's 10 Top Philanthropists

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

Azim Premji and his family gave away Rs 7,904 crore (Rs 79.04 billion) in philanthropy, up 1,645 per cent!!! over the previous year.

MCG Test: Day 1. Interesting numbers

MCG Test: Day 1. Interesting numbers

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

Only two Indians have scored a 50 in the first innings of a debut Test outside India: Sunil Gavaskar in 1971 and Mayank Agrawal in 2018.

Remove all religious structures encroaching on roads: HC

Remove all religious structures encroaching on roads: HC

Rediff.com11 Jun 2016

The Allahabad High Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh government to remove or shift religious structures "in any form" which encroach on public roads including sideways.

Elgar case: Stan Swamy files plea seeking straw, sipper in jail

Elgar case: Stan Swamy files plea seeking straw, sipper in jail

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

The special court judge D E Kothalikar has asked the national probe agency to file its reply on the matter on November 26.

Major churn among top ranks at Vedanta Cairn

Major churn among top ranks at Vedanta Cairn

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

The company management remained tight-lipped about the resignations, but indicated there was nothing unusual in these movements.

Syndicate Bank bribery case: Court dismisses bail pleas of two

Syndicate Bank bribery case: Court dismisses bail pleas of two

Rediff.com21 Aug 2014

Lawyer of both the accused, asserted that CBI's case against both his clients was merely on the basis of recorded conversations allegedly intercepted by the agency.

What the torn evidence in Ayodhya hearing says

What the torn evidence in Ayodhya hearing says

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

'Whether Lord Ram is a historical person is not the subject before the court.' 'The court was asking every time if can anyone show the exact birthplace of Lord Ram on the basis of documents.' 'I have shown that on the basis of documents. And these documents are not (based) on my beliefs.'

New faces on trial as depleted India-NZ clash in ODIs

New faces on trial as depleted India-NZ clash in ODIs

Rediff.com4 Feb 2020

Neither side will be at full strength, as a string of first-team players will be missing due to injuries, when India and New Zealand meet in the opening match of the ODI series on Wednesday in Hamilton.

Syndicate Bank scam: Is the 'middleman' evading arrest?

Syndicate Bank scam: Is the 'middleman' evading arrest?

Rediff.com22 Aug 2014

Special CBI Judge Swarana Kanta Sharma observed that the accused was 'concealing himself' and despite issuance of non bailable warrants against him twice, he could not be arrested by the probe agency.

Jet employees' union says will never let airline go down

Jet employees' union says will never let airline go down

Rediff.com21 Apr 2019

"We will not let this company go down and will not tolerate this casual talk to dismantle this company piece by piece and give it as doles to airlines of your choice," an open letter said.

When Bollywood made EVIL So Much FUN!

When Bollywood made EVIL So Much FUN!

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

On that note, Sukanya Verma lists 10 times when Bollywood assembled a bevy of evil-doers to make life hell for its leading man.

Bank unions want lenders to offer special loans to Jet staff

Bank unions want lenders to offer special loans to Jet staff

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

The unions also suggested banks can extend special and exclusive loans to the airline to pay the salary dues or some subsistence payments to them against proper collateral.

'Mallya a patriot, people standing in queues are thieves'

'Mallya a patriot, people standing in queues are thieves'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

'Those who looted the nation have fled the country.' 'Those with rooms full of cash have already converted their cash into gold and property.'

Cairn India CEO Elango quits

Cairn India CEO Elango quits

Rediff.com2 May 2014

Cairn India said the company board has accepted Elango's resignation.

Students! Beware UGC's plagiarism rules!

Students! Beware UGC's plagiarism rules!

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

The new guidelines can act as a deterrent for students who have for years been unfairly reaping the benefits of the 'Ctrl+C, Ctrl+V' method of research.

Will not disappoint country, says CBI after taking over Vyapam probe

Will not disappoint country, says CBI after taking over Vyapam probe

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

The investigative agency has been asked to file its report to the apex court on July 24.

NDA govt makes its first secretary-level appointments

NDA govt makes its first secretary-level appointments

Rediff.com13 Jul 2014

In the first secretary-level appointments by the Narendra Modi government, Rakesh Garg was on Sunday named the new telecom secretary while Jugal Kishore Mohapatra is to be secretary in the fertilizers ministry.

Cairn India's mounting troubles

Cairn India's mounting troubles

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

Cairn has slashed its planned capital expenditure (capex) by 60 per cent to $500 million against the earlier $1.2 billion.

Coronavirus cases up to 283; restrictions imposed in many states

Coronavirus cases up to 283; restrictions imposed in many states

Rediff.com21 Mar 2020

Four people have died including one each in Delhi, Karnataka, Punjab and Maharashtra.

Why is Hanuma Vihari opening for India?

Why is Hanuma Vihari opening for India?

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

Rishabh Pant, not Hanuma Vihari, can be the next Virender Sehwag that India is looking for,' says Sudhir Bisht.

Two years on, RBI ignores SC order to disclose defaulters list

Two years on, RBI ignores SC order to disclose defaulters list

Rediff.com23 May 2017

On December 16, 2015, the apex court ordered disclosure of the defaulters' list, and upheld a Central Information Commission order to this effect.

It's not end of the road for promoters of defunct companies

It's not end of the road for promoters of defunct companies

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

Several promoters of suspended companies have floated new entities or taken board seats in other listed companies, which are functional, trading

Akhilesh inducts 12 new faces in ministry; ex-Akali leader's entry baffles all

Akhilesh inducts 12 new faces in ministry; ex-Akali leader's entry baffles all

Rediff.com31 Oct 2015

Balwant Singh Ramoowalia, whom Samajwadi Party president Mulayam Singh Yadav earlier gave a berth in the Rajya Sabha, was the surprise entry even for senior ministers who were seen asking each other about the background of the man from Punjab.

How BJP scripted its victory in Maharashtra

How BJP scripted its victory in Maharashtra

Rediff.com19 Oct 2014

In a show of strength, Bharatiya Janata Party bulldozed the opposition - the Nationalist Congress Party, Congress and estranged ally Shiv Sena -- to wrest power in the state.