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SC stays Allahabad HC order to determine 'manglik' status of rape victim

SC stays Allahabad HC order to determine 'manglik' status of rape victim

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

The high court had passed the order on May 23 while hearing the bail plea of the man accused of raping the woman on the false promise of marriage.

Classified documents from Biden's VP days found at private office

Classified documents from Biden's VP days found at private office

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

Biden's political opponents, in particular the opposition Republican Party, were quick on slamming the president.

Donald Trump indicted for 4th time in election fraud case

Donald Trump indicted for 4th time in election fraud case

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

The indictment says the alleged co-conspirators "knowingly and willfully joined a conspiracy to unlawfully change the outcome of the election in favour of Trump".

Mother who fled to India from US charged with son's murder

Mother who fled to India from US charged with son's murder

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

The mother of a six-year-old boy who fled to India from the US in March this year has been indicted by a grand jury on several new charges including capital murder.

Special counsel says Biden has poor memory, Prez hits back

Special counsel says Biden has poor memory, Prez hits back

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

In a damaging report ahead of the November 5 polls, a special United States counsel has said that President Joe Biden 'willfully' mishandled classified documents as a private citizen but concluded that it would be difficult to convict him as he comes across as an 'elderly man with a poor memory'.

'Shocked and horrified' by Manipur video: US

'Shocked and horrified' by Manipur video: US

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

The United States is 'shocked and horrified' by the video of an extreme attack on two women in Manipur and supports the Indian government's efforts to seek justice for them, a senior Biden administration official has said.

SC okays another extension for ED boss Mishra, till Sep 15 this time

SC okays another extension for ED boss Mishra, till Sep 15 this time

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

The Supreme Court on Thursday extended the tenure of Enforcement Directorate chief Sanjay Kumar Mishra till September 15 midnight in larger "public and national interest" after the Centre asserted his continuity is necessary in view of the ongoing FATF peer review and attempts by India's neighbours to ensure the country falls in the grey list.

HC holds hearing on Sunday as woman constable is attacked on train

HC holds hearing on Sunday as woman constable is attacked on train

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

The chief justice, who received a WhatsApp message about the case, heard the matter at his residence at 8 pm on Sunday and gave directions to constitute a bench comprising himself and Justice Srivastava.

Madras HC bars buying of elephants by temples, others

Madras HC bars buying of elephants by temples, others

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

The Madurai bench of the Madras high court has directed the secretary, environment and forest department, to ensure that there are no more acquisitions of elephants by private individuals or religious institutions in Tamil Nadu.

Pistorius eligible for parole over miscalculation in sentence duration

Pistorius eligible for parole over miscalculation in sentence duration

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

The documents submitted to the Constitutional Court clarify the error, with authorities now acknowledging that Pistorius had completed half his sentence by March 21. These documents were presented on behalf of South Africa's minister of justice, the commissioner of the corrections department, and parole and prison authorities by a senior parole board official.

US 'urges' India to join probe into Canadian allegations

US 'urges' India to join probe into Canadian allegations

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

The claims made by Canada were discussed when visiting External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met in Washington, DC last week, John Kirby, Coordinator for Strategic Communications at the National Security Council in the White House told reporters at a news conference.

US 'deeply concerned' over Trudeau's allegations against India

US 'deeply concerned' over Trudeau's allegations against India

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

The US on Tuesday said it was "deeply concerned" about the allegations made by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on India's involvement in the killing of a Sikh separatist leader in Surrey, and urged New Delhi to "cooperate" with Ottawa in the investigation of the incident.

SC dismisses PIL against Arun Goel's appointment as EC

SC dismisses PIL against Arun Goel's appointment as EC

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

The bench refused to entertain the plea filed by NGO Association for Democratic Reforms and dismissed it.

'Chest measurement is outrageous'

'Chest measurement is outrageous'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

'It is a clear dent on a lady's dignity and right of privacy guaranteed under Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution of India.'

Jaahnavi Kandula to be awarded master's degree posthumously

Jaahnavi Kandula to be awarded master's degree posthumously

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

Jaahnavi Kandula, the Indian student who was struck and killed by a speeding police car here will be awarded her master's degree posthumously, the Chancellor of Northeastern University has announced, hoping that the ongoing probe will bring a measure of justice and accountability.

'Modi Fatigue Has Set In'

'Modi Fatigue Has Set In'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

'Modigate is snowballing into a huge thing with the electorate. The BJP is in for huge punishment by the electorate.'

Measuring women's chest dents their dignity, against Constitution: Raj HC

Measuring women's chest dents their dignity, against Constitution: Raj HC

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

The court observed that the criterion is absolutely arbitrary and outrageous and a clear dent on a woman's dignity and right to privacy guaranteed under Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution of India.

Bill on EC appointments may not be taken up in this session: Sources

Bill on EC appointments may not be taken up in this session: Sources

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

Several opposition leaders on Sunday criticised the bill on the appointment and service conditions of the chief election commissioner and election commissioners at an all-party meeting as "anti-Constitution" and "anti-democratic", sources said.

Vodafone slams I-T department's move to claim tax

Vodafone slams I-T department's move to claim tax

Rediff.com18 Oct 2013

This fresh case pertains to the tax assessment done by the I-T department for the year 2009-10.

Israel re-affirms Pak-based LeT as a 'terror organisation'

Israel re-affirms Pak-based LeT as a 'terror organisation'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

Over 160 people, including a number of Israeli nationals were killed in the terror attack on November 26, 2008

SC to hear on Tuesday Manipur's plea against internet restoration

SC to hear on Tuesday Manipur's plea against internet restoration

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

The bench said since a batch of pleas on Manipur violence was listed for hearing during the day, it may consider his request then.

2 new judges to take oath on Monday, SC to reach full strength

2 new judges to take oath on Monday, SC to reach full strength

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

'As per the provisions under the Constitution of India, Hon'ble President of India has appointed the following Chief Justices of High Courts as Judges of the Supreme Court. My best to them: Rajesh Bindal, Chief Justice, Allahabad HC and Aravind Kumar, Chief Justice, Gujarat HC,' Law Minister Kiren Rijiju tweeted.

US justice dept concerned over Sikh student's harassment

US justice dept concerned over Sikh student's harassment

Rediff.com8 May 2013

Raising concerns over the harassment of a Sikh student in Georgia for wearing turban and being called a 'terrorist', the United States justice department has rapped the school administration for not taking enough steps to prevent such 'verbal and physical' abuse

Ajit Pawar alleges Rs 500 cr scam in I&B when Fadnavis was CM in 2019

Ajit Pawar alleges Rs 500 cr scam in I&B when Fadnavis was CM in 2019

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

Leader of Opposition in the Maharashtra legislative assembly Ajit Pawar on Thursday alleged that a scam of Rs 500 crore took place in the state information and publicity department during the tenure of the government led by Devendra Fadnavis.

Ajit Pawar and men win big, Shinde and Co lose out in Maharashtra portfolios

Ajit Pawar and men win big, Shinde and Co lose out in Maharashtra portfolios

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

Nationalist Congress Party leader Ajit Pawar was given the finance and planning portfolio on Friday, nearly two weeks after he broke away from the original party and took oath as Maharashtra's deputy chief minister.

Punjab extends mobile internet/sms ban till Tuesday noon

Punjab extends mobile internet/sms ban till Tuesday noon

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

The Punjab government has extended the suspension of mobile internet and SMS services till Tuesday noon, even as the hunt for the Khalistan sympathizer Amritpal Singh continued for the third day.

BJP won't rest till Sushant gets justice: Fadnavis

BJP won't rest till Sushant gets justice: Fadnavis

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

Fadnavis dismissed his appointment as the party's election in-charge for the state was to do anything with Sushant case.

TN minister Balaji questions ED's power to arrest him in PMLA case

TN minister Balaji questions ED's power to arrest him in PMLA case

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

He referred to the top court's 2022 judgement in the Vijay Madanlal Choudhary case and said it had held that ED officers are not "police officers".

Govt, SC fail to reach consensus on MoP for judges appointment in 7 yrs

Govt, SC fail to reach consensus on MoP for judges appointment in 7 yrs

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

In a recent report, the Department-related Standing Committee on Law and Justice and Personnel said it expects the government and the judiciary to finalise the revised MoP, 'which is more efficient and transparent', in terms of a Supreme Court observation.

Excise policy: Can't keep Sisodia in jail indefinitely, SC tells CBI and ED

Excise policy: Can't keep Sisodia in jail indefinitely, SC tells CBI and ED

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

A bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and SVN Bhatti asked additional Solicitor General SV Raju, appearing for the two probe agencies, when will the arguments on charges against Sisodia commence in the trial court.

Pannun 'Plot': 'US and India have bent backward...'

Pannun 'Plot': 'US and India have bent backward...'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

'...to prevent this episode from disrupting ongoing cooperation.' 'The discovery of this plot had the potential to derail much of what has been achieved in the relationship during this administration's tenure -- I don't think that fact has been sufficiently appreciated in India.'

Trump spends 20 minutes in jail for election fraud

Trump spends 20 minutes in jail for election fraud

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

Trump, on addressing reporters after being arrested and released from jail, said: "I did nothing wrong."

Karnataka: BJP wins Jayanagar in recounting with 16 votes

Karnataka: BJP wins Jayanagar in recounting with 16 votes

Rediff.com14 May 2023

'The result was announced by the officials at the Counting Centre at S S M R V College in Jayanagar late tonight,' a state Information Department official said in a statement.

Wasn't laughing at Jaahnavi's death: Seattle cop

Wasn't laughing at Jaahnavi's death: Seattle cop

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

Kandula, 23, was struck by a police vehicle driven by Officer Kevin Dave when she was crossing a street in Seattle on January 23.

SC asks Madras HC to place Balaji's habeas corpus plea before 3 judges

SC asks Madras HC to place Balaji's habeas corpus plea before 3 judges

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

The Supreme Court on Tuesday told the Madras high court chief justice that the habeas corpus petition of Tamil Nadu minister V Senthil Balaji shall be decided by new bench expeditiously, and asked him to place the plea before three judges "at the earliest".

Not idols, but...: Hindu side lawyer on Gyanvapi survey

Not idols, but...: Hindu side lawyer on Gyanvapi survey

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

Five members of the Muslim side also participated in the survey. Its advocate Tauheed Khan said advocates of the Intezamia Masjid Committee Akhlaq and Mumtaz accompanied the survey team.

SC to hear pleas for probe into Atiq Ahmad, brother's killings on July 14

SC to hear pleas for probe into Atiq Ahmad, brother's killings on July 14

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday said it would hear on July 14 pleas, including the one filed by the sister of slain gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmad and Ashraf, seeking constitution of a commission chaired by a retired apex court judge to inquire into their "custodial" and "extra-judicial deaths".

Stalin sacks PTR as finance minister, gives him IT and digital services

Stalin sacks PTR as finance minister, gives him IT and digital services

Rediff.com11 May 2023

Palanivel Thiaga Rajan was on Thursday relieved of the finance portfolio by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin.

Satellite spectrum: Reliance Jio sends second legal opinion to Trai

Satellite spectrum: Reliance Jio sends second legal opinion to Trai

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

Reliance Jio has sent a second legal opinion to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) on the subject of the potential allocation of satellite spectrum. The letter is written by retired Supreme Court Justice L Nageshwara Rao and argues in favour of auctions, stating that any other method for allocating spectrum apart from auctions could be constitutionally unsound. Business Standard has reviewed the letter.

Manmohan Singh continues to enjoy immunity: US justice dept tells court

Manmohan Singh continues to enjoy immunity: US justice dept tells court

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

Former Indian prime minister Manmohan Singh continues to enjoy immunity in an alleged human rights violation case filed against him in a United States court even though he is no longer the head of the State, the US department of justice has said.