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EWS quota not violative of Constitution's basic structure, 50% ceiling not inflexible: SC

EWS quota not violative of Constitution's basic structure, 50% ceiling not inflexible: SC

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

The Supreme Court of India, by a majority view of 3:2, on Monday upheld the validity of the 103rd Constitution amendment providing 10 per cent reservation to people belonging to the economically weaker sections (EWS) in admissions and government jobs.

Half of Morbi cables may have broken before tragedy: SIT

Half of Morbi cables may have broken before tragedy: SIT

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

The SIT had found several lapses in repairs, maintenance and operation of the bridge.

5 Exercises To Prevent Eye Strain

5 Exercises To Prevent Eye Strain

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

From improved vision to increased attention and spiritual understanding, celebrity yogini and wellness entrepreneur Ira Trivedi shares benefits of doing eye yoga.

Here's the Indian Esports team for 2022 Asian Games

Here's the Indian Esports team for 2022 Asian Games

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

The team was picked following eight days of competition in the ESFI's National Esports Championship.

Misgovernance, polarisation marked 8 yrs of Modi govt, says Cong; BJP hits back

Misgovernance, polarisation marked 8 yrs of Modi govt, says Cong; BJP hits back

Rediff.com26 May 2022

The BJP calling the Congress a "torn old party" moving towards a stage where its relevance and necessity will be completely lost.

As India reports two H3N2 deaths, experts say no need to panic

As India reports two H3N2 deaths, experts say no need to panic

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

As concerns mounted and some people wondered whether this could possibly turn out to be another Covid, pulmonologist Anurag Agrawal said he doesn't expect to see a massive wave.

Never successful: A history of no-confidence motions

Never successful: A history of no-confidence motions

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

As the Lok Sabha debates a no-confidence motion brought against the Narendra Modi government by the opposition, the 28th such motion to be admitted in the Lower House, data compiled by a think tank shows all previous ones have either been defeated or remained inconclusive.

BJP, AAP clash during COVID-19 management debate in RS

BJP, AAP clash during COVID-19 management debate in RS

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

AAP termed as 'foolish' the prime minister's call to clap and beat utensils in honour of Covid warriors. BJP's Sudhanshu Trivedi hit back, saying the PM's move was symbolic and sought to unite the country socially just like Mahatma Gandhi chose the symbol of 'charkha' for national cohesion during the freedom struggle.

Saas Bahu Aur Flamingo Review: All Sass No Soul

Saas Bahu Aur Flamingo Review: All Sass No Soul

Rediff.com5 May 2023

Saas Bahu Aur Flamingo overdoses on sex, violence and drugs without an inkling of plot or purpose, feels Sukanya Verma.

Gold glitters but Muthoot, Manappuram may stay pale

Gold glitters but Muthoot, Manappuram may stay pale

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

Despite gold prices hitting record highs, analysts aren't gung-ho about the outlook for gold financiers Muthoot Finance and Manappuram Finance. This, they said, was due to intense competition from banks, coupled with stagnating loan books and likely pressure on margins.

Judges must be like Caesar's wife, says SC in case involving ex-judge

Judges must be like Caesar's wife, says SC in case involving ex-judge

Rediff.com6 May 2022

The top court was hearing an appeal of the former judge against whom a full court of the Allahabad high court, on September 02, 2006, had resolved to punish him with curtailment of 90 per cent of pensionary benefits with immediate effect.

SC overturns HC's acquittal order, allows Saibaba to file fresh bail plea

SC overturns HC's acquittal order, allows Saibaba to file fresh bail plea

Rediff.com15 Oct 2022

A Supreme Court bench of Justice M R Shah and Justice Bela M Trivedi in a special sitting on Saturday upheld the Maharashtra government's plea and suspended the Bombay high court order acquitting former Delhi University Professor G N Saibaba in a case relating to his alleged Maoist links.

'I look for stories that don't allow me to sleep'

'I look for stories that don't allow me to sleep'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

'It just so happens that some amazing, true-life stories come my way.'

5 Asanas To Boost Immunity

5 Asanas To Boost Immunity

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

Celebrity yogini and wellness entrepreneur Ira Trivedi shares simple stretches to improve your immune system.

SC rejects plea for replacing party symbols on EVMs with candidates' info

SC rejects plea for replacing party symbols on EVMs with candidates' info

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

A bench comprising Chief Justice Uday Umesh Lalit and Justice Bela M Trivedi said a representation may be made by petitioner Ashwini Upadhyay to the poll panel or other authorities for consideration.

SC grants more time to Centre to review sedition law, stay to continue

SC grants more time to Centre to review sedition law, stay to continue

Rediff.com31 Oct 2022

An interim order putting on hold the contentious sedition law and the consequential registration of FIRs will continue as the Supreme Court granted additional time to the Centre on Monday to take "appropriate steps" with regard to the reviewing of the colonial-era provision.

Rupee falls 37 paise to close at 79.62 against US dollar

Rupee falls 37 paise to close at 79.62 against US dollar

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

The rupee depreciated by 37 paise to close at 79.62 against the US dollar on Thursday despite sustained foreign capital inflows and a positive trend in equities. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the local currency opened at 79.22 and saw an intra-day high of 79.22 and a low of 79.94 against the American currency. It finally ended at 79.62, down 37 paise over its previous close of 79.25.

No govt has lost a no-trust vote in Lok Sabha so far

No govt has lost a no-trust vote in Lok Sabha so far

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

No confidence motions have been moved in the Lok Sabha 27 times in the past, and all of them have either been defeated or remained inconclusive, data compiled by a think tank shows.

Lakhimpur: Ashish Mishra hospitalised for dengue

Lakhimpur: Ashish Mishra hospitalised for dengue

Rediff.com24 Oct 2021

His blood sample has been sent for the confirmation of dengue infection.

Kangana's Lock Upp Ends

Kangana's Lock Upp Ends

Rediff.com9 May 2022

Kangana Ranaut's reality show Lock Upp saw its grand finale over the weekend, and stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqui was declared the winner.

COVID-19 stings: Guj model under scanner

COVID-19 stings: Guj model under scanner

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

Amid the growing queues of ambulances waiting for patients to be admitted with ventilators and oxygen, only time will tell if the state government has lost the plot or not.

Rupee falls 16 paise to record low of 77.60 against USD

Rupee falls 16 paise to record low of 77.60 against USD

Rediff.com18 May 2022

The rupee on Wednesday declined by 16 paise to close at its fresh lifetime low of 77.60 against the US dollar amid unabated foreign fund outflows and a stronger greenback in overseas markets. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened lower at 77.57 and later hit the day's low of 77.61 as the dollar rebounded in global markets following hawkish comments from US Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell. Crude oil prices also surged over 1 per cent, which weighed on the rupee.

HC stays sections on interfaith marriage in Gujarat's anti-conversion law

HC stays sections on interfaith marriage in Gujarat's anti-conversion law

Rediff.com19 Aug 2021

The Gujarat high court on Thursday put a stay on the operation of some sections related to interfaith marriages of the state's new anti-conversion law.

CJI's bench to hear review plea against SC acquitting gangrape-murder convicts

CJI's bench to hear review plea against SC acquitting gangrape-murder convicts

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to constitute a three-judge bench to consider the Delhi police's plea for a review of its verdict acquitting three death row convicts in the gangrape and murder of a 19-year-old girl in Delhi's Chhawla area in 2012.

24 years since forming TMC, Mamata only grew stronger

24 years since forming TMC, Mamata only grew stronger

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

'The more you challenge her, the more powerful she gets'

SC collegium recommends 9 judges, including 3 women

SC collegium recommends 9 judges, including 3 women

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

In an unprecedented decision, the Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the names of three women judges for appointment in the apex court which, if cleared, would give the country its first woman Chief Justice of India (CJI) in the form of Justice B V Nagarathna on February 10, 2027.

Rupee slips 14 paise to fresh low of 79.59 per US dollar

Rupee slips 14 paise to fresh low of 79.59 per US dollar

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

The rupee weakened by 14 paise to close at a new lifetime low of 79.59 against the US dollar on Tuesday as a strong greenback overseas and persistent foreign fund outflows continued to weigh on investor sentiment. This comes a day after the RBI announced measures for international trade settlement in rupees. At the interbank forex market, the local unit opened weak at 79.55 against the greenback and witnessed an intra-day high of 79.53 and a low of 79.66.

Ex-Prasar Bharati CEO Jawhar Sircar takes oath as RS member

Ex-Prasar Bharati CEO Jawhar Sircar takes oath as RS member

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

He was elected to Rajya Sabha on a seat left vacant after TMC MP Dinesh Trivedi joined the BJP before the recent West Bengal assembly elections.

Aseem Trivedi and the guardians of good taste

Aseem Trivedi and the guardians of good taste

Rediff.com13 Sep 2012

The problem with the debate on freedom of speech and expression in India is that we don't debate what is "reasonable restriction" and what is censorship. We examine every cartoon, painting, film and book through our ideological prism, says Shivam Vij

7 Songs For Maha Shiv Ratri

7 Songs For Maha Shiv Ratri

Rediff.com18 Feb 2023

Subhash K Jha picks songs to celebrate Maha Shiv Ratri.

'We'll give it our best shot at Oscars'

'We'll give it our best shot at Oscars'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

'I could have never imagined such a day would come and bring light and celebration of light.'

SC to hear PIL for judicial probe into Morbi bridge collapse on Nov 14

SC to hear PIL for judicial probe into Morbi bridge collapse on Nov 14

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it would list for hearing on November 14 a PIL seeking constitution of a judicial commission to probe the Morbi bridge collapse incident in Gujarat.

SC to examine what prevails in case of conflict, personal law or Act of Parliament?

SC to examine what prevails in case of conflict, personal law or Act of Parliament?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

When there is a conflict between the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act and the Mohammedan law that allows a Muslim girl to marry on attaining puberty at the age of 15, which will hold the field?

SC to consider listing of Bilkis Bano's review plea against its order

SC to consider listing of Bilkis Bano's review plea against its order

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

A bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justices P S Narasimha and Dipankar Datta took note of the submissions of lawyer Shobha Gupta that the review plea is yet to be listed.

Lakhimpur case: SIT charges MoS Mishra's son, 13 others

Lakhimpur case: SIT charges MoS Mishra's son, 13 others

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

The Special Investigation Team investigating the Lakhimpur violence case has filed a chargesheet on Monday in which one accused was added taking the tally of arrested accused to 14.

SC warns electors of consequences of making false EVM malfunction complaints

SC warns electors of consequences of making false EVM malfunction complaints

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

The Supreme Court observed on Monday a person making a "false statement" "must know the consequence" as it leads to stalling the electoral process.

Don't ask us: BJP stays clear of Haridwar hate speeches row

Don't ask us: BJP stays clear of Haridwar hate speeches row

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

"You should ask people behind Dharma Sansad about this.... We talk about taking the entire society along," BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi said, when asked about the matter at a press conference.

Plea challenging Guj Prohibition Act maintainable: HC

Plea challenging Guj Prohibition Act maintainable: HC

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

A petition argued that the provisions are 'arbitrary, irrational, unfair, unreasonable, and discriminatory" and "despite prohibition being in place for more than six decades, a steady supply of liquor continues to be available through an underground network of bootleggers, organised criminal gangs, and corrupt officials."

Ex-CJI Lalit on why Chhawala rape and murder accused were acquitted

Ex-CJI Lalit on why Chhawala rape and murder accused were acquitted

Rediff.com13 Nov 2022

Justice Lalit said, "The element was purely based on circumstantial evidence. Law is clear that facts must point only in direction of the guilt of that man, unless and until that guilt is completely established, circumstantial evidence case theory is not to be accepted."

'I was sexually assaulted in Class 7'

'I was sexually assaulted in Class 7'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

'Sex is such a healthy thing that your first encounter with it should be good, otherwise it scars you for life, it disturbs you for life.'