News for 'Tushar Gandhi'

Rahul gets bail in RSS defamation case

Rahul gets bail in RSS defamation case

Rediff.com16 Nov 2016

The case against Rahul was filed by a local RSS functionary over the former's speech in which he claimed that 'the RSS people had killed Gandhi'.

SC calls Hathras case 'horrible', seeks report on witness protection

SC calls Hathras case 'horrible', seeks report on witness protection

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

In an affidavit filed in response to a PIL, which has been listed for hearing before a bench headed by Chief Justice S A Bobde, the state government said it is important that the investigation is carried out by an independent central agency.

Delhi oxygen shortage: HC asks Centre why it should not face contempt

Delhi oxygen shortage: HC asks Centre why it should not face contempt

Rediff.com4 May 2021

The Delhi high court on Tuesday directed the Centre to show cause as to why contempt not be initiated against it for failing to comply with order on supply of oxygen to Delhi for treating COVID-19 patients.

Spare him from the noose: Judges, politicians urge president to pardon Yakub

Spare him from the noose: Judges, politicians urge president to pardon Yakub

Rediff.com26 Jul 2015

Politicians, actors and eminent jurists have written a petition to the President to waive off the 1993 Mumbai blasts convict's execution, saying it 'would degrade us all'.

'Bapu's fast was to reform, Anna's is different'

'Bapu's fast was to reform, Anna's is different'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2011

Holding that Anna Hazare's anti-corruption movement has an element of "populism" about it, Mahatma Gandhi's great grandson Tushar has said there is a difference in the way the two leaders have used fasting as an instrument of protest. He also feels that while for the Mahatma, fasting was a means to "reform an adversary", in case of Hazare, a self-professed Gandhian, it was like targeting an "enemy". "Hazare's fast is different because Bapu's fast was to reform an adversary".

Rich, literate shun surveys, finds study

Rich, literate shun surveys, finds study

Rediff.com29 Jul 2011

Literate and rich sections of the society do not cooperate enough with surveyors collecting economic data.

Blow to Sonia, Rahul as SC allows I-T dept to reopen tax case

Blow to Sonia, Rahul as SC allows I-T dept to reopen tax case

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

The Gandhis and senior Congress leader Oscar Fernandes have challenged the Delhi high court's September 10 verdict by which their plea against the re-opening of their tax assessments for 2011-12 was dismissed.

In war, don't make soldiers unhappy: SC on doctors

In war, don't make soldiers unhappy: SC on doctors

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

The bench said that there are reports coming that many areas doctors are not being paid. "We saw report that doctors went on strike. In Delhi, some doctors have not been paid for past three months. These are concerns that should have been taken care off. It should not require court intervention."

Why were the BK 16 Arrested?

Why were the BK 16 Arrested?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

None of them had anything to do with the violence at Bhima Koregaon, where they were not even present, points out Aakar Patel.

Box Office: War is a hit!

Box Office: War is a hit!

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

The hits and flops of the week.

Cong aims to 'win hearts' with 'Ab Hoga Nyay' campaign

Cong aims to 'win hearts' with 'Ab Hoga Nyay' campaign

Rediff.com7 Apr 2019

The campaign's main theme song 'Main hi toh Hindustan hoon' has been penned by Javed Akhtar.

No stay on metro shed construction in Aarey: SC

No stay on metro shed construction in Aarey: SC

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

A bench of justices Arun Mishra and Deepak Gupta sought a status report with pictures on plantation, transplantation and felling of trees in Aarey colony area of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation.

Veteran lawyer Ram Jethmalani passes away

Veteran lawyer Ram Jethmalani passes away

Rediff.com8 Sep 2019

Ram Jethmalani passed away a few days before his 96th birthday on September 14.

Don't cut anymore trees: SC on Mumbai's Aarey

Don't cut anymore trees: SC on Mumbai's Aarey

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

The apex court has directed that status quo be maintained till its next hearing on October 21.

'A new law against lynching would have limited impact'

'A new law against lynching would have limited impact'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

'What will work is not fear of the law, but of real and swift prosecution under the law.' 'That can now be a possibility thanks to the Supreme Court judgment.'

Herald case: Delhi HC to hear AJL's appeal against eviction order

Herald case: Delhi HC to hear AJL's appeal against eviction order

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

The court listed the matter for hearing on January 16 after both the sides consented to it.

SC to hear final arguments in I-T case against Rahul, Sonia on Dec 4

SC to hear final arguments in I-T case against Rahul, Sonia on Dec 4

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

The income tax probe against the Congress leaders has arisen from the investigation into the private criminal complaint filed by Bharatiya Janata Party leader Subramanian Swamy before a trial court in connection with the National Herald case, in which the trio are out on bail.

Ahead of civic polls, BJP, AAP at loggerheads again

Ahead of civic polls, BJP, AAP at loggerheads again

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

After an apparent truce between AAP and the BJP following the Delhi polls, sparks are flying once again. Radhika Ramaseshan reports.

HC allows Faesal to withdraw plea against detention

HC allows Faesal to withdraw plea against detention

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

Faesal's wife told the high court that she recently met him in custody and has received instructions to withdraw the habeas corpus plea.

SC extends protection from coercive action given to Arnab Goswami

SC extends protection from coercive action given to Arnab Goswami

Rediff.com11 May 2020

Goswami claimed in the top court that he was interrogated by Mumbai Police for over 12 hours with regard to FIR on alleged defamatory statements and one of the two investigating officers probing the case against him has tested Covid-19 positive.

IPL Auction: Shami, Iyer for Rs 2 cr

IPL Auction: Shami, Iyer for Rs 2 cr

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

590 cricketers -- including 370 Indian players and 220 overseas players -- will go under the hammer during the two-day mega auction in Bengaluru on February 12 and 13.

Jay Shah files case against The Wire; ASG to represent him

Jay Shah files case against The Wire; ASG to represent him

Rediff.com9 Oct 2017

BJP leaders rejected the charge, insisting Jay has been 'wronged'.

'Mobocracy' cannot be allowed to overrun law: SC on vigilantism

'Mobocracy' cannot be allowed to overrun law: SC on vigilantism

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

The SC said that it was the duty of the state governments to ensue law and order in society.

Ranji Roundup: Mumbai take control against TN

Ranji Roundup: Mumbai take control against TN

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

A round-up of Ranji matches played on Monday.

Delhi riots toll reaches 38 as crime branch takes over cases

Delhi riots toll reaches 38 as crime branch takes over cases

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

Eleven more deaths were reported on Thursday, taking the total death toll to 38, a senior Delhi Health Department official told PTI.

Gujarat firmly stays with its 'son of soil' again

Gujarat firmly stays with its 'son of soil' again

Rediff.com24 May 2019

In 2014 too, the Congress had lost all the 26 seats in Gujarat.

27 dead in 2 days, 106 arrested; Delhi remains tense

27 dead in 2 days, 106 arrested; Delhi remains tense

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

Hospital authorities said of the deceased at the GTB, at least nine received gun shots. One of the deceased is also a woman, they said.

SC gives CVC 2 weeks to complete probe against CBI chief

SC gives CVC 2 weeks to complete probe against CBI chief

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

The top court said former Supreme Court judge A K Patnaik will oversee the CVC inquiry.

On last working day, CJI Gogoi refuses media interviews

On last working day, CJI Gogoi refuses media interviews

Rediff.com16 Nov 2019

Justice Gogoi, the 46th CJI and the first from a north-eastern state, said it was not the requirement of the Supreme Court that judges 'reach out to our citizenry through the press'.

Cong comes out with first list of candidates for Lok Sabha poll

Cong comes out with first list of candidates for Lok Sabha poll

Rediff.com8 Mar 2014

Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, IT expert Nandan Nilekani and cricketer Mohd Kaif are among 194 candidates as Congress tonight released the first list of its nominees for Lok Sabha polls that contains several new and young faces.

Decide on FIRs against Mishra, others by Thursday: HC to police

Decide on FIRs against Mishra, others by Thursday: HC to police

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

The apex court lashed out at the law enforcing agencies for allowing the 'instigators of violence' to get away and said they should act as per law without waiting for somebody's nod.

SC denies bail to Asaram in sexual assault cases

SC denies bail to Asaram in sexual assault cases

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

The apex court, while rejecting Asaram's regular bail plea, noted that the petition was based on a communication issued by Jail Superintendent of Jodhpur Central jail.

Ranji Trophy: Tiwary's triple ton puts Bengal on top

Ranji Trophy: Tiwary's triple ton puts Bengal on top

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

A round-up of all the Ranji Trophy matches played on Monday.

Prashant Bhushan: 'Real Tiger in Court'

Prashant Bhushan: 'Real Tiger in Court'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2018

His recent walkout from Chief Justice Dipak Misra's court earned him critics in courts. 'Yet, even the senior-most judges give him the respect that he deserves.'

The man who got the activists arrested

The man who got the activists arrested

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

'They have realised that class war is not possible in India, so they are trying to bring about a caste war.'

Ranji Roundup: Mumbai in strong position; Waghmode, Shah slam tons

Ranji Roundup: Mumbai in strong position; Waghmode, Shah slam tons

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

Medium pacers Dhawal Kulkarni and Tushar Deshpande wrecked havoc by grabbing four wickets apiece as Mumbai put themselves in the drivers seat by dismissing Tamil Nadu for a paltry 87 on the opening day in their Ranji Trophy Group A match, in Lahli, on Thursday.

Ranji Roundup:Ranji Roundup: Abhimanyu, Tiwary stage Bengal strong fightback

Ranji Roundup:Ranji Roundup: Abhimanyu, Tiwary stage Bengal strong fightback

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

A round-up of Ranji matches played on Wednesday

Congress for an unsparing, criticising campaign against Modi

Congress for an unsparing, criticising campaign against Modi

Rediff.com27 Feb 2014

While all poll surveys point to an overwhelming anti-Congress mood in the country, there is a growing consensus in the grand old party that it has no reasons to be defensive and should instead run an aggressive campaign against Bharatiya Janata Party' prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi by questioning his administrative acumen and underlining the corporate support he enjoys, says Anita Katyal

India celebrates 69th R-Day in presence of 10 ASEAN leaders

India celebrates 69th R-Day in presence of 10 ASEAN leaders

Rediff.com26 Jan 2018

The majestic Rajpath saw a scintillating display of India's military might as the country celebrated its 69th Republic Day on Friday, with the leaders of all the 10 countries of the ASEAN attending the parade. Take a look here.

Ranji Trophy PIX: Gambhir makes appearance in final match

Ranji Trophy PIX: Gambhir makes appearance in final match

Rediff.com6 Dec 2018

A round-up of Ranji Trophy matches played on Thursday