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Nitish set to take oath as Bihar CM for 10th time, Modi to attend

Nitish set to take oath as Bihar CM for 10th time, Modi to attend

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

Janata Dal-United supremo Nitish Kumar is set to be sworn-in as Bihar chief minister for a record 10th time on Thursday, days after the National Democratic Alliance secured a landslide victory in the assembly elections.

'Can't demolish accused's house': SC questions 'bulldozer justice'

'Can't demolish accused's house': SC questions 'bulldozer justice'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

With several state administrations flattening the houses of those involved in criminal cases with bulldozers, the Supreme Court on Monday questioned how can anybody's house be demolished just because he is an accused.

2024's 10 Best Web Series

2024's 10 Best Web Series

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

The year was rich in content as far as Web series were concerned.

Investor wealth jumps Rs 3.57 lakh crore in two days of market rally

Investor wealth jumps Rs 3.57 lakh crore in two days of market rally

Rediff.com4 Feb 2020

With the Budget overhang gone, investors are breathing a sigh of relief and are back to make fresh calls.

TCS back as India's most valued firm; RIL is 2nd

TCS back as India's most valued firm; RIL is 2nd

Rediff.com9 May 2019

The IT major is followed by RIL (Rs 795,628.55 crore), HDFC Bank (Rs 624,362.11 crore), Hindustan Unilever (Rs 367,880.69 crore) and ITC (Rs 367,513.78 crore).

COMING UP In Theatres This November

COMING UP In Theatres This November

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

Diwali always means special for the theatrical business in India.

Post-budget bull run makes investors richer by Rs 10.48 lakh cr in 2 days

Post-budget bull run makes investors richer by Rs 10.48 lakh cr in 2 days

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

Investor wealth zoomed over Rs 10.48 lakh crore in two days as the Budget-driven market euphoria continued to charge bulls on Tuesday.

2023: Despite Meagre Returns, Stay Put In ELSS

2023: Despite Meagre Returns, Stay Put In ELSS

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

These funds can fetch double-digit returns over the long term which debt tax-saving products can't.

Outgoing CJI UU Lalit turns nostalgic on last working day

Outgoing CJI UU Lalit turns nostalgic on last working day

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

Outgoing Chief Justice of India Uday Umesh Lalit turned nostalgic on Monday as he recalled his journey of nearly 37 years in the Supreme Court, saying he enjoyed his stint both as a lawyer and a judge.

SC's 4-day record under CJI Lalit: 1293 matters disposed of, 106 regular hearings

SC's 4-day record under CJI Lalit: 1293 matters disposed of, 106 regular hearings

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

Chief Justice of India U U Lalit on Friday said that the Supreme Court will endeavour to dispose of as many cases as possible and he will strive his best to live up to the expectations of the people.

Love Family Dramas? There's So Much To Choose From!

Love Family Dramas? There's So Much To Choose From!

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

Deepa Gahlot lists 10 popular family shows and films streaming on various platforms.

Want to earn risk-free 8% annually?

Want to earn risk-free 8% annually?

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

Investors can earn risk-free income of 6% to 8% annually by lending stocks.

SC issues notice to Centre on pleas against Places of Worship Act

SC issues notice to Centre on pleas against Places of Worship Act

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

The 1991 provision is an Act to prohibit conversion of any place of worship and to provide for the maintenance of the religious character of any place of worship as it existed on August 15, 1947, and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

SC asks Kejriwal, LG to rise above 'political bickering'

SC asks Kejriwal, LG to rise above 'political bickering'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday asked Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena to rise above 'political bickering' and discuss who could head the national capital's power regulator Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC), saying the two constitutional functionaries should get down to 'serious work of governance' away from glare of publicity.

Stock market wealth grew by Rs 75 lakh cr in 5 years under Modi

Stock market wealth grew by Rs 75 lakh cr in 5 years under Modi

Rediff.com23 May 2019

There was broad-based rally with participation across sectors creating enormous wealth for investors but starting 2018, the rally got concentrated into select large-cap companies with under performance in broader markets.

SC to hear bail plea of activist Teesta Setalvad on Sep 1

SC to hear bail plea of activist Teesta Setalvad on Sep 1

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

A bench comprising Chief Justice Uday Umesh Lalit and justices S Ravindra Bhat and Sudhanshu Dhulia, which was to take up the plea for hearing at 3.45 pm, adjourned the matter to September 1 due to paucity of time.

Mallya contempt case: SC verdict on Monday

Mallya contempt case: SC verdict on Monday

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

The Supreme Court is likely to pronounce on Monday the quantum of sentence against fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya, an accused in the bank loan default case of over Rs 9,000 crore involving his defunct Kingfisher Airlines, in a contempt case where he has been found guilty. A bench comprising Chief Justice Uday Umesh Lalit and Justice S Ravindra Bhat on March 10 had reserved its order on the punishment in the contempt case against Mallya, saying the proceedings against him have hit a "dead wall". The top court had heard senior advocate and amicus curiae Jaideep Gupta on various aspects related to the contempt law and the punishment, and had granted one last opportunity to lawyer Ankur Saigal, counsel for Mallya, to file his written submissions on the sentencing aspect.

How Yes Bank lost Rs 16,049 cr investor money in one day

How Yes Bank lost Rs 16,049 cr investor money in one day

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

The scrip was the worst hit among the front-line companies on both the indices during the day.

Goodbye Review: Heart In The Right Place

Goodbye Review: Heart In The Right Place

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

Goodbye makes ordinary places, ordinary people and ordinary events become interesting, observes Mayur Sanap.

SC concludes hearing on 10 pc quota for EWS, reserves verdict

SC concludes hearing on 10 pc quota for EWS, reserves verdict

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

The Supreme Court on Tuesday reserved its verdict on a batch of pleas challenging the validity of the 103rd Constitution amendment providing 10 per cent reservation to economically weaker sections (EWS) persons in admissions and government jobs.

This day trader lost Rs 24 lakh in 5 minutes

This day trader lost Rs 24 lakh in 5 minutes

Rediff.com19 Apr 2017

Chirag Gupta, who trades in futures & options, had made a profit of Rs 6 lakh, but...

How successful is India in catching economic offenders?

How successful is India in catching economic offenders?

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

Despite Nirav Modi win, in the last five years, India managed to bring only about 20 fugitive offenders.

SC postpones AIFF elections by one week

SC postpones AIFF elections by one week

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

SC hands back AIFF's day-to-day management to federation's administration

SC grants interim bail to Setalvad, says Gujarat HC should've done it

SC grants interim bail to Setalvad, says Gujarat HC should've done it

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

The Supreme Court on Friday granted interim bail to social activist Teesta Setalvad, arrested on June 25 for allegedly fabricating evidence to frame 'innocent people' in the 2002 Gujarat riots cases.

Coming Attractions: Kiara, Kareena, Disha

Coming Attractions: Kiara, Kareena, Disha

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

Joginder Tuteja looks at the actresses, who waited patiently, and will now release their films in theatres this year.

'Time has come to rethink the idea of IPL mega auction'

'Time has come to rethink the idea of IPL mega auction'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

'The auctions were necessary up to a point, but now the time has come where continuity is very, very, important.'

Why was Teesta's bail plea listed late, is it standard practice, SC asks Guj HC

Why was Teesta's bail plea listed late, is it standard practice, SC asks Guj HC

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

The Supreme Court on Thursday wondered why the Gujarat high court has listed the bail plea of activist Teesta Setalvad for hearing on September 19, six weeks after it sent a notice to the state government seeking a response to her application, and asked the state to inform it by 2 pm on Friday about whether such a precedent existed there.

Post FM's lifeline, markets to see best Monday so far in 2019?

Post FM's lifeline, markets to see best Monday so far in 2019?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

Market experts on why the bulls will be on the rampage first thing on Monday after the scrapping of enhanced surcharge on FPIs and other measures to ease the systemic liquidity squeeze and boost demand. Prasanna D Zore reports.

Cric Buzz: Prithvi, Hardik named in India 'A' squad

Cric Buzz: Prithvi, Hardik named in India 'A' squad

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

All that's transpired on and off the cricket pitch on Wednesday.

'Delhi Crime won top Emmy, but people know me from Mirzapur'

'Delhi Crime won top Emmy, but people know me from Mirzapur'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

'My chowkidar and the paanwala near my house have seen Mirzapur.' 'They may have missed Delhi Crime but they have seen Mirzapur.' ''Delhi Crime won Emmy, people know me from Mirzapur'Sometimes I feel I have done so much work, why do people know me only by this role?'

Politics forgotten, Paresh Raval is back in the movies!

Politics forgotten, Paresh Raval is back in the movies!

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

'I became busy with my political career.' 'I am ready now to give some time to my acting career.'

Box Office: Poor opening for Omerta, 102 Not Out

Box Office: Poor opening for Omerta, 102 Not Out

Rediff.com8 May 2018

The hits and misses of the week.

Box Office: Raazi is a hit

Box Office: Raazi is a hit

Rediff.com15 May 2018

The hits and misses of the week.

Parmanu's chances improve over weekend

Parmanu's chances improve over weekend

Rediff.com28 May 2018

The hits and misses of the week.

Box Office: Raazi is a super hit

Box Office: Raazi is a super hit

Rediff.com22 May 2018

Vinod Mirani gives us his weekly verdict.

The BEST 200 Indian Films of the Decade

The BEST 200 Indian Films of the Decade

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

Aseem Chhabra picks the finest Indian films in the 2010-2019 decade.

Box Office: All Is Well opens poorly, Manjhi is below average

Box Office: All Is Well opens poorly, Manjhi is below average

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

A look at this week's hits and misses.

Box Office: Welcome Back does excellent business

Box Office: Welcome Back does excellent business

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

A look at this week's hits and misses.

Box Office: Katti Batti, Meeruthiya Gangsters flop

Box Office: Katti Batti, Meeruthiya Gangsters flop

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

A look at this week's hits and misses.

Box office: Phantom gets below average opening

Box office: Phantom gets below average opening

Rediff.com31 Aug 2015

A look at this week's hits and misses.