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SC to hear plea against CJI-designate Justice Chandrachud

SC to hear plea against CJI-designate Justice Chandrachud

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

Justice Chandrachud, the CJI-designate, will take oath as the 50th Chief Justice of India on November 9.

Delhi HC dismisses PIL against CJI Chandrachud's appointment with Rs 1 lakh cost

Delhi HC dismisses PIL against CJI Chandrachud's appointment with Rs 1 lakh cost

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

The Delhi high court on Friday dismissed with a cost of Rs 1 lakh a public interest litigation (PIL) challenging the appointment of Justice D Y Chandrachud as the Chief Justice of India.

Bombay To Goa Highway Coming In December

Bombay To Goa Highway Coming In December

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

'The Mumbai-Goa highway touches 66 tourism spots in Maharashtra's Konkan. It will give development a high boost. It will also ensure quick transportation of fruits and other produce the region is famous for.'

Maratha quota activist Jarange ends hunger strike on 17th day after meeting Shinde

Maratha quota activist Jarange ends hunger strike on 17th day after meeting Shinde

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

Shinde announced that his government is committed to providing reservation to the Maratha community.

Yash Chopra's Wife Pamela Chopra Dies

Yash Chopra's Wife Pamela Chopra Dies

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

Pamela Chopra, playback singer, writer and late film-maker Yash Chopra's wife, passed into the ages on Thursday, April 20, at Mumbai's Lilavati hospital. She was 74.

5 more cheetahs to be released for free-ranging in Kuno ahead of monsoon

5 more cheetahs to be released for free-ranging in Kuno ahead of monsoon

Rediff.com8 May 2023

It also said the cheetahs will be allowed to move out of KNP and will not necessarily be "recaptured unless they venture into areas where they are in significant danger".

Hope everything goes smoothly: Rijiju on appointment of next CJI

Hope everything goes smoothly: Rijiju on appointment of next CJI

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju on Friday said formalities are being carried out ahead of the appointment of the next chief justice of India and hoped that everything will go smoothly because the government is "always particular" about rules and conventions.

Shinde loyalist's car attacked in Pune, 5 arrested

Shinde loyalist's car attacked in Pune, 5 arrested

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

Samant was in Pune to attend Shinde's programmes in the district

Uddhav suggested Barsu for refinery but we won't back it if locals oppose: Raut

Uddhav suggested Barsu for refinery but we won't back it if locals oppose: Raut

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut admitted on Wednesday that Uddhav Thackeray, as the chief minister of Maharashtra, had suggested an alternative site at Barsu in coastal Ratnagiri district for a refinery project, but if locals oppose it then his party will back them.

Will Disney Exit India?

Will Disney Exit India?

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

Disney Star India, bought at a valuation of $15 billion, could be on the block for roughly one-third that amount.

2 more cheetah cubs die in Kuno National Park

2 more cheetah cubs die in Kuno National Park

Rediff.com25 May 2023

As per the officials, the cubs which were born to a Namibian cheetah on March 24, died from apparent dehydration and weakness within the fenced area housing the mother and cubs.

Fresh cases to be listed automatically before benches: CJI

Fresh cases to be listed automatically before benches: CJI

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

"If somebody has any urgency, we are here for mentioning. Otherwise, we will be able to sort out with these directions," he told lawyers who were in a queue for mentioning cases for urgent listing.

Oppenheimer's Controversial Sex Scene To Be Removed

Oppenheimer's Controversial Sex Scene To Be Removed

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

One of its lovemaking sequences, featuring the film's leading man Cillian Murphy and Florence Pugh, has triggered off an uproar.

'Regrets are a massive waste of time'

'Regrets are a massive waste of time'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

'If you work hard, persevere and have patience, every setback becomes an opportunity.

'Oppenheimer' sparks social media row over scene involving Bhagavad Gita

'Oppenheimer' sparks social media row over scene involving Bhagavad Gita

Rediff.com23 Jul 2023

Uday Mahurkar, Information Commissioner, government of India, wrote an open letter to Nolan, terming the scene a "disturbing attack on Hinduism" and appealed to the director to remove the scene worldwide.

Uddhav's Sena to launch agitation against refinery in Maha

Uddhav's Sena to launch agitation against refinery in Maha

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

More than 100 women were among the protesters who tried to block a road in Barsu and Solgaon areas of the district, around 400km from Mumbai, by lying on the ground to stop government vehicles from entering the proposed site of the refinery, he said.

Aaditya Thackeray is now only Shiv Sena minister who's an MLA

Aaditya Thackeray is now only Shiv Sena minister who's an MLA

Rediff.com26 Jun 2022

The Sena now has four cabinet ministers, including CM Uddhav Thackeray, Aaditya Thackeray, Anil Parab, and Subhash Desai. Barring Aaditya, the rest three are MLCs.

Justice Chandrachud set to become 50th CJI on Wednesday

Justice Chandrachud set to become 50th CJI on Wednesday

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

Justice Chandrachud will serve as the CJI for two years till November 10, 2024.

Won't proceed with refinery at Barsu without locals' consent: Maha CM

Won't proceed with refinery at Barsu without locals' consent: Maha CM

Rediff.com29 Apr 2023

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Friday said the proposed refinery project at Barsu village in Ratnagiri district will not be implemented without the local people's consent, and appealed for calm in the area.

'One minister threatened Shinde saheb'

'One minister threatened Shinde saheb'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

'...that he was in talks with the SS-UBT and would return if his ministry was snatched away and given to one of the NCP ministers.'

Muslims wear mask of tolerance to get...: Union minister

Muslims wear mask of tolerance to get...: Union minister

Rediff.com9 May 2023

Tolerant Muslims can be counted on fingers. I think their number is not even in the thousands, the Union minister of state for law and justice said.

One more cheetah dies at Kuno, 9th fatality since March

One more cheetah dies at Kuno, 9th fatality since March

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

One more cheetah has died at the Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh, making it the sixth adult feline to have died since March, according to a statement from the Madhya Pradesh Forest Department on Wednesday.

Why did 3 cheetah cubs die at Kuno? Officials explain

Why did 3 cheetah cubs die at Kuno? Officials explain

Rediff.com26 May 2023

A forest department official blamed the sweltering heat for the death of this cub's three siblings on Tuesday.

The Romantics: Of Yash Chopra and his biggest blockbuster: Adi!

The Romantics: Of Yash Chopra and his biggest blockbuster: Adi!

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

Aditya Chopra may be a household name in India, but few have seen his face, recognise his voice or know the brain behind the business outside his tight inner circle. The Romantics makes sure it has its own to brag about when he, finally, appears before the camera, notes Sukanya Verma.

SC rejects PIL seeking fresh probe into Rafale deal

SC rejects PIL seeking fresh probe into Rafale deal

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

A bench comprising Chief Justice Uday Umesh Lalit and S Ravindra Bhat considered lawyer ML Sharma's submission that a direction for issuing a letters rogatory to collect fresh evidence relating to the deal be issued.

Proposed refinery triggers protest in Maharashtra, 111 detained

Proposed refinery triggers protest in Maharashtra, 111 detained

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

Amid protests against a proposed oil refinery in Maharashtra's Ratnagiri district, state industries minister Uday Samant on Tuesday said the current site for the mega project was suggested by then chief minister Uddhav Thackeray, while the Opposition urged the government to stop soil survey work and be sensitive in handling the situation arising out of the agitation.

Majority counts in democracy, we are the true Shiv Sena, crows Shinde

Majority counts in democracy, we are the true Shiv Sena, crows Shinde

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Friday described the Election Commission's decision to recognise his faction as the real Shiv Sena victory of truth and people.

Female cheetah dies in Kuno after mating gone wrong, 3rd death in 42 days

Female cheetah dies in Kuno after mating gone wrong, 3rd death in 42 days

Rediff.com9 May 2023

Female cheetah 'Daksha', translocated to Madhya Pradesh's Kuno National Park from South Africa, died on Tuesday, a forest official said.

Take refinery to Gujarat, bring...: Uddhav in Barsu

Take refinery to Gujarat, bring...: Uddhav in Barsu

Rediff.com6 May 2023

The ex-CM said he had the honesty to face the protesters. He said the government should hold a dialogue with locals before coming up with any project.

Modern Love Hyderabad Review

Modern Love Hyderabad Review

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

Modern Love Hyderabad, even though predictable, is interesting in parts and keeps you entertained emotionally, observes Divya Nair.

'Risky operation': South Africa on death of 2 cheetahs

'Risky operation': South Africa on death of 2 cheetahs

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

'The risks for injury and mortality will be increasing, and these risks are factored into the reintroduction plan'

Trouble in Credit Suisse unlikely to impact India's banking system: Experts

Trouble in Credit Suisse unlikely to impact India's banking system: Experts

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

India's banking system is expected to remain unscathed from the troubles in Credit Suisse as it has a very small presence in the country, experts said. Although Credit Suisse is more relevant to India's financial system than Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), it has very limited operations, according to a report by Jefferies India. The Switzerland-based bank, the report said, "has less than Rs 20,000 crore in assets (12th among foreign banks), presence in the derivatives market and funded 60 per cent of assets from borrowings, of which 96 per cent are up to two months.

Decided to join Shinde govt because...: Ajit Pawar

Decided to join Shinde govt because...: Ajit Pawar

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

Nationalist Congress Party leader Ajit Pawar, who took oath as the deputy chief minister of Maharashtra, on Sunday said his party decided to become part of the Eknath Shinde government for the development of the country, and praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership.

SC collegium recommends 35 names to Centre for elevation as judges in 6 HCs

SC collegium recommends 35 names to Centre for elevation as judges in 6 HCs

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

Woman lawyer Suman Pattanayak was also recommended as a judge of the Orissa high court by the collegiums on July 25, a statement said.

Deploy central forces in all Bengal districts in 48 hrs: HC to SEC

Deploy central forces in all Bengal districts in 48 hrs: HC to SEC

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

The court noted that no appreciable steps have been taken ever since an order was passed by it on June 13 to deploy central forces in sensitive areas for the poll process.

NSE's strict-governance platform in limbo after tepid corporate response

NSE's strict-governance platform in limbo after tepid corporate response

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

The country's largest bourse National Stock Exchange (NSE) has put the NSE Prime initiative in cold storage following lukewarm response from India Inc, said people aware of the development. Inspired by Brazil's Novo Mercado, NSE had announced a separate platform which any listed company could be part of by voluntarily adopting a stricter corporate governance code. Launched in December 2021, NSE Prime was to formally take off within a year after empanelling companies.

'Political suicide': Pawar amid NCP leaders joining BJP buzz

'Political suicide': Pawar amid NCP leaders joining BJP buzz

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

Raut claimed Sharad Pawar recently told Uddhav Thackeray that his party will never join hands with the BJP.

Shinde recalls Sri Sri's 'blessings' when he rebelled

Shinde recalls Sri Sri's 'blessings' when he rebelled

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said on Thursday that spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar had given him blessings and told him that he would succeed when he and other rebel Shiv Sena MLAs were camping in a Guwahati hotel.

Historic! SC begins live-streaming of Constitution bench proceedings

Historic! SC begins live-streaming of Constitution bench proceedings

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

In a first, the Supreme Court on Tuesday began live-streaming its Constitution bench proceedings.

Are MNS, Shinde's Sena coming together?

Are MNS, Shinde's Sena coming together?

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

'Raj saheb and I are trying to fill the backlog of the last ten years.'