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SC to examine if farmers can protest when matter is sub judice

SC to examine if farmers can protest when matter is sub judice

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

The SC said where is the question of going on protest once a party has already approached the court challenging the validity of the laws.

Man rams car into Capitol cops; 1 killed, driver shot dead

Man rams car into Capitol cops; 1 killed, driver shot dead

Rediff.com3 Apr 2021

A Capitol Police officer was killed and another injured after a man rammed his car into a security barrier outside the United States Capitol and then got out of the vehicle and lunged towards the officers with a knife, setting off a major security scare.

Indian-American Kamala Harris scripts history, wins US Senate

Indian-American Kamala Harris scripts history, wins US Senate

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

She is the first black woman elected to the upper chamber in more than two decades.

Judges willing to work longer if retirement age increased: CJI

Judges willing to work longer if retirement age increased: CJI

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

Justice Bobde also raised concern about common people and their ability to access the independent and affordable advocacy in view of the fact that lawyers charge exorbitant professional fees and asked the Bar to ponder over this issue.

'Where's your turban?'

'Where's your turban?'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

Just when everything seemed picture perfect for brown faces on American television, Showtime reverts to form with its new series Billions. Aseem Chhabra points out how popular media still hasn't gained enough distance from accents and towel-turban fixations.

Trump campaign steps up efforts to challenge poll results

Trump campaign steps up efforts to challenge poll results

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

Biden won the Republican stronghold of Georgia, a top state official said after a manual recount, becoming the first Democrat to have won the key battleground state since 1992.

Give India another chance to appoint lawyer for Jadhav: Pak court to govt

Give India another chance to appoint lawyer for Jadhav: Pak court to govt

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

The IHC, after hearing the arguments, ordered the government to send its order on Jadhav to India and adjourned the hearing until October 3 when the case would be heard again. Pakistan has introduced a special law to allow Jadhav to get his sentence reviewed as asked by the ICJ.

India tells Pak to address shortcomings in bill related to Jadhav

India tells Pak to address shortcomings in bill related to Jadhav

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

India on Thursday asked Pakistan to address the 'shortcomings' in a bill brought out to facilitate reviewing the case of Indian death row convict Kulbhushan Jadhav, saying the proposed law does not create a mechanism to reconsider it as mandated by the International Court of Justice (ICJ).

Centre not obliged to pay GST shortfall to states: AG

Centre not obliged to pay GST shortfall to states: AG

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

After the GST Council's meeting in March, the Centre had sought views from Attorney General K K Venugopal -- who is the chief legal officer of the government -- on the legality of market borrowing by the council to make good any shortfall in the compensation fund. The AG in his view said there is no obligation on the central government to pay the GST compensation shortfall, according to the sources.

Russia attempted to interfere in 2020 polls: US report

Russia attempted to interfere in 2020 polls: US report

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

A declassified report by the United States intelligence released stated that Russia and Iran undertook campaigns to influence the 2020 Presidential election, but intelligence agencies found no evidence that foreign actors tried to alter votes or other technical aspects of the voting process.

Desperate Pak wants early hearing in Jadhav case at ICJ

Desperate Pak wants early hearing in Jadhav case at ICJ

Rediff.com23 May 2017

The request was made in view of the upcoming elections for ICJ judges, scheduled to be held in November,

Media debating pending cases may amount to contempt: AG to SC

Media debating pending cases may amount to contempt: AG to SC

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

Today, in big cases when bail applications are about to come up for hearing, TV reports are shown which are very "damaging for the accused who has filed the bail application", he said.

SC expresses displeasure at non-appointment of regular CBI director

SC expresses displeasure at non-appointment of regular CBI director

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

The court also told the attorney general that the new CBI director who would be appointed must "trace the movements of files" during the period when former CBI chief Alok Kumar Verma was reinstated to the post for two days.

No advance payments, says Bharat Biotech as Brazil suspends deal

No advance payments, says Bharat Biotech as Brazil suspends deal

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

"We suspended the deal as a simple preventive measure, since there are complaints that could not be explained well by the complainant, so we opened a preliminary investigation last week," said Rosario, head of the Federal Comptroller General.

BJP govts issue sedition FIRs like traffic challans

BJP govts issue sedition FIRs like traffic challans

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

Why should an elected government, any party's government, need a law to protect itself from its people? asks Shekhar Gupta.

Halliburton fined $275,000 for anti-Muslim behaviour

Halliburton fined $275,000 for anti-Muslim behaviour

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

The Houston-based Halliburton, one of the world's largest providers of products and services to the energy industry with over 55,000 employees, has agreed to pay the amount and furnish significant relief to settle a national origin and religious discrimination lawsuit brought by the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).

AG Vahanvati, SG Parasaran tender resignations

AG Vahanvati, SG Parasaran tender resignations

Rediff.com27 May 2014

The country's two top law officers Attorney General Goolam Essaji Vahanvati and Solicitor General Mohan Parasaran have tendered their resignations following the change in the government at the Centre.

Finally, Trump condemns 'racially motivated' Kansas shooting

Finally, Trump condemns 'racially motivated' Kansas shooting

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

"Recent threats targeting Jewish Community Centers and vandalism of Jewish cemeteries, as well as last week's shooting in Kansas City, remind us that while we may be a nation divided on policies, we are a country that stands united in condemning hate and evil in all its forms," Trump said in his address to the joint session of US Congress.

Kamala Harris, the perfect foil for Biden

Kamala Harris, the perfect foil for Biden

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

'There is room for cautious optimism following the Harris anointment that America will return this year to more normal politics after the aberration of the Trump presidency,' points out Shreekant Sambrani.

Bizarre! Man locks up fans of Indian soccer team in bird cage

Bizarre! Man locks up fans of Indian soccer team in bird cage

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

In the viral video, the man, brandishing a stick, is seen sitting and talking to several workers locked up in a bird cage.

US cop indicted for assault on Indian that left him partially paralysed

US cop indicted for assault on Indian that left him partially paralysed

Rediff.com28 Mar 2015

A United States police officer, accused of using excessive force against a 57-year-old Indian leaving him partially paralysed, has been indicted on federal civil rights violation charges that carries imprisonment up to 10 years.

'No protection from jokes': Comic Kunal Kamra defends his tweets in SC

'No protection from jokes': Comic Kunal Kamra defends his tweets in SC

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

'If this court believes I have crossed a line and wants to shut down my internet indefinitely, then I too will write Happy Independence Day post cards every 15th August, just like my Kashmiri friends'

US fugitive wanted in homicide case arrested in Jalandhar

US fugitive wanted in homicide case arrested in Jalandhar

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

Amandeep Singh Dhami, 28, a fugitive wanted by Federal Bureau of Investigation in Sacramento, California for a shooting incident in 2008 was arrested in Jalandhar, said FBI spokesperson on Tuesday.

Kamala Harris makes history with official nomination for US VP

Kamala Harris makes history with official nomination for US VP

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

Harris, 55, is the first Indian-American to be selected for the second-highest elected office of the United States after that of the president. She is also the first-ever Black and first-ever African American to be nominated as a vice-presidential candidate by a major political party.

Trump's former lawyer sentenced to 3 years in prison

Trump's former lawyer sentenced to 3 years in prison

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

Cohen, 52, was sentenced to 36 months in prison by the US District Court for the Southern District of New York.

Ex-CBI chief guilty of contempt, SC makes him sit in corner for a day

Ex-CBI chief guilty of contempt, SC makes him sit in corner for a day

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

The apex court imposed a fine of Rs 1 lakh each on them for wilfully disobeying its order by transferring CBI joint Director A K Sharma who was probing the Bihar shelter home sexual assault cases.

Mueller probe found 'no evidence' of Trump's collusion with Russia: AG

Mueller probe found 'no evidence' of Trump's collusion with Russia: AG

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

He, however, said the Russian government sought to interfere in US election process.

Ensure material seized from Newslaundry is not leaked: HC to I-T dept

Ensure material seized from Newslaundry is not leaked: HC to I-T dept

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

The Delhi High Court Tuesday said the Income Tax department is bound by its assurance to maintain confidentiality of the material seized during a survey operation at news portal Newslaundry's premises and to ensure that it is not leaked.

Lanka attacks: Former police chief, defence secy arrested

Lanka attacks: Former police chief, defence secy arrested

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

The attorney general instructed the authorities to charge them for their failure to prevent the Easter terror attacks.

Pak SC pulls up authorities for failing to stop attack on Hindu temple

Pak SC pulls up authorities for failing to stop attack on Hindu temple

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

The apex court took suo motu notice of the case after patron-in-chief of the Pakistan Hindu Council Dr Ramesh Kumar met the Chief Justice on Thursday.

Violent protests engulf US, 40 cities under curfew; 4,000 arrested

Violent protests engulf US, 40 cities under curfew; 4,000 arrested

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Considered to be the worst ever civil unrest in the US in decades, the violent protests have engulfed at least 140 cities across America in the days following the death of Floyd, a 46-year-old man who was pinned to the ground in Minneapolis on Monday by a white police officer who kneeled on his neck as he gasped for breath.

'Get your knee off our necks!': Americans remember Floyd

'Get your knee off our necks!': Americans remember Floyd

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

Floyd's death has triggered nationwide violent protests with a section of the protesters resorting to looting and rioting across the country, leaving behind a trail of destruction.

Incidents of judges being threatened serious: SC

Incidents of judges being threatened "serious": SC

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

"There is no freedom to the judges to even file a complaint," a bench comprising Chief Justice N V Ramana and Justice Surya Kant said, adding that police or the CBI is not helping the judiciary if such complaints are filed.

Obama's rebuke of Trump raises US president's hackles

Obama's rebuke of Trump raises US president's hackles

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

Trump went live with his tweeting as Obama and Indian-origin Senator Kamala Harris delivered their speeches at the 2020 Democratic National Convention on Wednesday.

COVID-19: Pak SC asks govt to sack top health advisor

COVID-19: Pak SC asks govt to sack top health advisor

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

During a hearing on a suo motu case on the coronavirus crisis in Pakistan, a five-member bench of the apex court observed that PM Khan's Cabinet has become ineffective in the fight against the pandemic. The bench questioned the integrity of Dr Mirza in tackling the COVID-19 crisis and the transparency of his work done.

Extras: UK man arrested over death of footballer Sala

Extras: UK man arrested over death of footballer Sala

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Trump picks Jeff Sessions for AG, Pompeo for CIA chief

Trump picks Jeff Sessions for AG, Pompeo for CIA chief

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

Alabama Senator Sessions, who was among the first Senator to support Trump in the early part of his campaign and had served was the head of his national security team has been offered the position of US Attorney General, Fox News said.

SC quashes part of 97th Constitutional amendment on cooperatives

SC quashes part of 97th Constitutional amendment on cooperatives

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

The 97th constitutional amendment, which dealt with issues related to effective management of co-operative societies in the country was passed by Parliament in December 2011 and had come into effect from February 15, 2012. The change in the Constitution has amended Article 19(1)(c) to give protection to the cooperatives and inserted Article 43 B and Part IX B, relating to them.

The desi taking on Trump in New Jersey

The desi taking on Trump in New Jersey

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

'You shouldn't mistreat Muslims, you shouldn't mistreat Sikhs, you shouldn't mistreat anyone you perceive to be the other.'

Biden recites deceased son's favourite Catholic hymn in victory speech

Biden recites deceased son's favourite Catholic hymn in victory speech

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

United States President-elect Joe Biden concluded his victory speech by reciting his deceased son Beau's favourite popular Catholic hymn 'On Eagles' Wings', hoping that the carol will give comfort to many Americans grieving the loss of their loved ones due to the COVID-19 pandemic.