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Pak's 27th Amendment seeks to clip SC powers, triggers protest calls

Pak's 27th Amendment seeks to clip SC powers, triggers protest calls

Rediff.com9 Nov 2025

It also aims to reduce the powers of the Supreme Court, with some authorities shifted to the proposed Constitutional Court, and immunity to the president from criminal proceedings for life.

Charlie Kirk Murder: Jimmy Kimmel Show Off Air 'Indefinitely'

Charlie Kirk Murder: Jimmy Kimmel Show Off Air 'Indefinitely'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

Disney's ABC has taken Jimmy Kimmel's late-night talk show off air 'indefinitely' following backlash over the host's comments about the motives behind conservative commentator Charlie Kirk's killing.

Indian-American new Commissioner of FCC

Indian-American new Commissioner of FCC

Rediff.com1 Nov 2011

US President Barack Obama has nominated Indian-American lawyer and telecom policy expert Ajit Varadaraj Pai, who belongs to Republican party, as Commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the country's premier regulatory body.

Obama picks Indian-American for key FCC post

Obama picks Indian-American for key FCC post

Rediff.com1 Nov 2011

United States President Barack Obama has nominated Indian-American Ajit Varadaraj Pai as commissioner, federal communications commission, the White House said.

Adani-Hindenburg row: Swiss authorities freeze $310 mn in fund

Adani-Hindenburg row: Swiss authorities freeze $310 mn in fund

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

Swiss authorities have frozen more than $310 million in funds across multiple Swiss bank accounts as part of money laundering allegations into Adani Group, US-based short seller Hindenburg Research claimed citing media report - a charge that the conglomerate vehemently denied. In a post on X, Hindenburg cited "newly released Swiss criminal records reported by Swiss media outlet" to state that "Swiss authorities have frozen more than $310 million in funds across multiple Swiss bank accounts as part of a money laundering and securities forgery investigation into Adani, dating back as early as 2021."

For FCC chief Ajit Pai, coming to India with Trump is special

For FCC chief Ajit Pai, coming to India with Trump is special

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

'I have a feeling that they would say what they often do now and a belief I carry in my bones, only in America'

Aiyar kicks up row with 'Chinese allegedly invaded India' remark, aplogises

Aiyar kicks up row with 'Chinese allegedly invaded India' remark, aplogises

Rediff.com29 May 2024

Aiyar, who has stoked controversies in the past with his comments, made the remarks at the launch of the book Nehru's First Recruits.

Expelled Kerala nun begins indefinite fast seeking basic amenities at convent

Expelled Kerala nun begins indefinite fast seeking basic amenities at convent

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

She alleged that she has been isolated and humiliated by fellow inmates of the convent.

Press clubs deny space for Kashmir Files director's press conference

Press clubs deny space for Kashmir Files director's press conference

Rediff.com4 May 2022

Turned away by the Foreign Correspondents Club and the Press Club of India, The Kashmir Files director Vivek Agnihotri says he has been banned "undemocratically" and will go ahead with a press conference at a five-star hotel on Thursday.

US regulator rollbacks net neutrality rules that protect open internet

US regulator rollbacks net neutrality rules that protect open internet

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

The critics say the move is against the interest of the consumers and favours big corporate companies.

Trump names Indian-American Ajit Pai to head US communications commission

Trump names Indian-American Ajit Pai to head US communications commission

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

Pai is the fourth Indian-American to become part of Trump's administration.

Meet Ajit Pai, the man at the center of the US net neutrality debate

Meet Ajit Pai, the man at the center of the US net neutrality debate

Rediff.com23 Nov 2017

The chief of America's Federal Communications Commission is not a fan of net neutrality. So what's his vision of communications and digital policy in these times?

Trump rolls back Obama climate change measures

Trump rolls back Obama climate change measures

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

White House said Trump strongly believed that protecting environment and 'promoting our economy are not mutually exclusive goals'.

Govt vows to keep web access equal for everyone

Govt vows to keep web access equal for everyone

Rediff.com24 Nov 2017

India's stand is important against the backdrop of US FCC's decision to roll back its net neutrality rules adopted in 2015

HPCL to export gasoline due to maintenance

HPCL to export gasoline due to maintenance

Rediff.com31 Mar 2014

The shutdown of the gasoline making units would result in the production of high sulphur gasoline that cannot be sold in India.

Who is the world's largest cell phone manufacturer

Who is the world's largest cell phone manufacturer

Rediff.com15 Jun 2005

Motorola DynaTAC 8000X was the first portable cellular phone to receive FCC type approval. Take the Rediff Business Quiz and find out how much you know about mobile phones.

Janet Jackson sued for baring

Janet Jackson sued for baring

Rediff.com7 Feb 2004

A Tennessee woman claims millions of people are owed monetary damages for exposure to lewd conduct.

Obama seeks ban on Internet 'fast lane' deals

Obama seeks ban on Internet 'fast lane' deals

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

The move experts said would ban companies from cutting deals for faster service.

Spectrum bounty: How much will the govt get?

Spectrum bounty: How much will the govt get?

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

The marketplace was simply not conducive to the extension and evolution of broadband networks, particularly for less dense rural markets, so connectivity and services suffered.

Net neutrality: Lessons from cable TV

Net neutrality: Lessons from cable TV

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

Airtel Zero launched with the promise of free access to apps.

The Economy: What Modi must do after the lockdown

The Economy: What Modi must do after the lockdown

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

'The telecom companies are our lifeline now, despite having nearly collapsed under debt because of ill-advised policies.' 'Perhaps our obvious dependence on telecom services will spark well-conceived policies for this sector,' says Shyam Ponappa.

10 reasons why you should be watching John Oliver

10 reasons why you should be watching John Oliver

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

His epic public takedown of actor Dustin Hoffman is just the beginning.

How TRAI has gone back on net neutrality

How TRAI has gone back on net neutrality

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

Its pre-consultation paper has been silent on the issue of closed electronic communication network, a loophole telcos can exploit to offer discriminatory pricing.

Trump celebrates Diwali, leaves out Hindus in tweet

Trump celebrates Diwali, leaves out Hindus in tweet

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

Trump hosted Diwali celebrations in the historic Roosevelt Room of the White House which was attended by prominent Indian-Americans, Indian-origin administration and diplomatic officials.

'Net neutrality: Free access should never be curtailed'

'Net neutrality: Free access should never be curtailed'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

Transcript of Nikhil Pahwa's chat with Rediff readers.

The impending broadband wars

The impending broadband wars

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

India will have to deal with the question of whether broadband service providers are 'common carriers', like highways.

Full Text: What Prez Obama said at the State of the Union Address

Full Text: What Prez Obama said at the State of the Union Address

Rediff.com29 Jan 2014

Read the full transcript of President Obama's State of the Union address on Wednesday at the US Capitol in Washington.