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State has duty to recognise queer unions, says CJI Chandrachud

State has duty to recognise queer unions, says CJI Chandrachud

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud on Tuesday said the State has an obligation to recognise unions entered into by queer couples and grant them benefit under the law.

After flak, J-K police say softer UAPA provisions slapped on 7 students

After flak, J-K police say softer UAPA provisions slapped on 7 students

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

Several politicians, including the former J-K chief ministers Mehbooba Mufti and Omar Abdullah, have condemned the action by police, alleging that it will disaffect the youths with such an extreme punishment.

Hugely proud of my Indian roots: Rishi Sunak ahead of India visit

Hugely proud of my Indian roots: Rishi Sunak ahead of India visit

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

In an interview via email days ahead of his visit to New Delhi to attend the G20 summit on September 9 and 10, Sunak said Wednesday the response from the Indian people to his appointment as the prime minister was "overwhelming and humbling."

Visva-Bharati gives 2 options to Amartya Sen to settle land issue

Visva-Bharati gives 2 options to Amartya Sen to settle land issue

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

The central university issued a statement saying it is putting 'facts on record' and requests Sen to do what is required to be done to protect his self-esteem and Visva-Bharati's reputation.

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.

Imran's party claims 4 workers killed in police firing

Imran's party claims 4 workers killed in police firing

Rediff.com10 May 2023

Khan will be presented before the accountability court on Wednesday, a NAB source was quoted as saying by the Dawn newspaper.

Cartoons cannot be stopped by law: JU professor

Cartoons cannot be stopped by law: JU professor

Rediff.com14 Aug 2012

A Jadavpur University professor awarded compensation of Rs 50,000 by the West Bengal Human Rights Commission for being arrested after he emailed a cartoon allegedly derogatory to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, on Tuesday said such spoofs could not be stopped by laws.

BJP's student wing ABVP sweeps Delhi University polls

BJP's student wing ABVP sweeps Delhi University polls

Rediff.com12 Sep 2015

The Bharatiya Janata Party's student wing Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad swept Delhi University students' union elections by bagging all four positions.

'Biren Singh is part of Manipur's problem'

'Biren Singh is part of Manipur's problem'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

'Replacement of the CM with a more acceptable face may be a good start towards resolving Manipur's problem.'

Guv waging war on varsities: Kerala CM on row over resignation of VCs

Guv waging war on varsities: Kerala CM on row over resignation of VCs

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday lashed out at Governor Arif Mohammed Khan for seeking resignation of vice chancellors of nine universities in the state.

A 10-Point Wishlist For Modi's Third Term

A 10-Point Wishlist For Modi's Third Term

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

If Modi wants to leave a real legacy, breaking India's strategic triangulation would be the real gift, notes Shekhar Gupta.

Gujarat had no jurisdiction to release Bilkis rapists: SC

Gujarat had no jurisdiction to release Bilkis rapists: SC

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

"When an authority does not have the jurisdiction to deal with a matter or it is not within the powers of the authority i.e. the State of Gujarat in the instant case, to be the appropriate Government to pass orders of remission under Section 432 of the CrPC, the orders of remission would have no legs to stand," it added.

'Rahul Seems A Combination Of Nehru, Gandhi, Ambedkar'

'Rahul Seems A Combination Of Nehru, Gandhi, Ambedkar'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

'The Congress is trying to reinvent itself -- the caste census demand, OBC emphasis, the anti-corporate thrust, especially on Adani etc -- all this is not standard Congress strategy.'

Founder of 'sham' Tri Valley University found guilty on 31 counts

Founder of 'sham' Tri Valley University found guilty on 31 counts

Rediff.com26 Mar 2014

A federal jury on Monday convicted Susan Xiao-Ping Su, the founder of California-based Tri Valley University.

Modi documentary vs Kashmir Files: Screening war at Hy'bad varsity

Modi documentary vs Kashmir Files: Screening war at Hy'bad varsity

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

The Union government had last week directed social media platforms such as Twitter and YouTube to block links to the documentary India: The Modi Question.

Prabha Atre: The Hindustani vocalist who followed no tradition

Prabha Atre: The Hindustani vocalist who followed no tradition

Rediff.com13 Jan 2024

Prabha Atre, the woman who could have been lawyer, scientist or doctor but became a globally renowned Hindustani classical vocalist instead, died in her Pune home on Saturday hours before she was to leave for a concert in Mumbai. She was 92.

In Search For Planet Nine

In Search For Planet Nine

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

Planet Nine, if it exists, is somewhere between 6-10 times the mass of Earth, and it may have an orbit that takes it around the sun once every 1,500 Earth years or more.

Are some ex-SC judges part of 'anti-India gang'? Rijiju replies

Are some ex-SC judges part of 'anti-India gang'? Rijiju replies

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

"From time to time, complaints are received in the Department of Justice (in the law ministry) against sitting as well as retired judges of Supreme Court and high courts. Department of Justice is concerned only with the appointment and service conditions of the sitting judges of the Supreme Court and high courts," he said.

Trial of 'sham' Tri-Valley University president kicks off

Trial of 'sham' Tri-Valley University president kicks off

Rediff.com6 Mar 2014

The trial of Susan Xiao Ping Su, the president and owner of the fraud-ridden Tri-Valley University, started on Tuesday.

I have a degree from Yale University: Smriti Irani

I have a degree from Yale University: Smriti Irani

Rediff.com10 Aug 2014

The controversy over Human Resources and Development Minister Smriti Irani's educational qualifications has taken a new turn with her assertion that she also has a degree from the prestigious Yale University in the United States

Pro-Khalistan extremists block Indian envoy's visit to UK gurdwara

Pro-Khalistan extremists block Indian envoy's visit to UK gurdwara

Rediff.com30 Sep 2023

The Indian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Vikram Doraiswami, who was touring Scotland this week was blocked from entering a gurdwara in the capital Glasgow by pro-Khalistan extremists.

President Murmu appoints Andhra CJ, senior advocate as SC judges

President Murmu appoints Andhra CJ, senior advocate as SC judges

Rediff.com19 May 2023

The appointments were announced by new Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Twitter.

What Was Sonam Kapoor Doing At Wimbledon?

What Was Sonam Kapoor Doing At Wimbledon?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

While all eyes were on the intense battle between Alcaraz and Djokovic, the presence of celebrities added a touch of glamour to the occasion.

Modi govt giving full support to judiciary to resolve pending cases: Rijiju

Modi govt giving full support to judiciary to resolve pending cases: Rijiju

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

The minister pointed out that more than five crore cases are pending before various courts across the country.

Suicides from marginalised communities common now: CJI on IIT student's death

Suicides from marginalised communities common now: CJI on IIT student's death

Rediff.com25 Feb 2023

He said he was wondering where our institutions are going wrong, that students are forced to take their life.

Hyderabad university students held for protest against VC get bail

Hyderabad university students held for protest against VC get bail

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

A local court granted bail to 25 students and two faculty members of HCU who were arrested in connection with the violence on the campus last week.

Taxation laws to play significant role in growth: Minister

Taxation laws to play significant role in growth: Minister

Rediff.com31 Oct 2013

The Minister of State for Commerce and Industry said there was a need of for promoting trade and investment as it is necessary for economic growth and sustainable development.

Kerala Guv gets Z+ cover after roadside standoff with SFI

Kerala Guv gets Z+ cover after roadside standoff with SFI

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

The Z+ security cover of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel has been extended to Khan and Raj Bhavan, his office said in a post on 'X'.

Ajit Pawar explains his absence during Shah's Mumbai visit

Ajit Pawar explains his absence during Shah's Mumbai visit

Rediff.com24 Sep 2023

Shah visited the residences of CM Ekanth Shinde, and DCM Devendra Fadnavis to take darshan of Lord Ganesh.

BJD-BJP Alliance: Wishful Thinking

BJD-BJP Alliance: Wishful Thinking

Rediff.com23 Mar 2024

Although the BJP has never been ballistic about the BJD and Narendra Modi has avoided being critical of Naveen Patnaik, the BJP is optimistic that the party can improve its electoral fortunes in Odisha on its own, notes Rup Narayan Das.

If Modi was educated, he wouldn't have...: Kejriwal

If Modi was educated, he wouldn't have...: Kejriwal

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

"If there is a valid degree of Modi, why Gujarat University is not showing it," Kejriwal asked.

Was transferred to be harassed: Retiring CJ of Allahabad HC

Was transferred to be harassed: Retiring CJ of Allahabad HC

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

In his farewell speech, retiring Allahabad high court Chief Justice Pritinker Diwaker has alleged that his transfer from Chhattisgarh high court in 2018 when the collegium was headed by then Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra was done to 'harass' him.

Paytm Crisis: StartUp Founders Take Note

Paytm Crisis: StartUp Founders Take Note

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

Startup founders need to sit up and think about how not to take stardom for granted and how not to disappoint their fans who have stood in long queues for those precious selfies with popular entrepreneurs, notes Nivedita Mookerji.

Shocked by dog murders, Dr Deekha for better laws

Shocked by dog murders, Dr Deekha for better laws

Rediff.com15 Feb 2011

A hundred sled dogs were recently killed in Whistler, British Columbia. The incident came to light when the person who killed them -- an Outdoor Adventures Whistler employee -- filled out a workers' compensation form for post-traumatic stress disorder.

Why students unions at universities must not be curbed

Why students unions at universities must not be curbed

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

The State is trying to curb the students movements, therefore, there are suspicions against some of the Subramanian report on education's recommendations, says Mohammad Sajjad.

Cong, govt spar in Lok Sabha over sedition cases

Cong, govt spar in Lok Sabha over sedition cases

Rediff.com16 Mar 2021

The Congress and the government engaged in a war of words in Lok Sabha on Tuesday over sedition cases with the opposition party alleging the stringent law is being misused, drawing a sharp retort from Union minister G Kishan Reddy who asked it not to lecture others on democracy.

SC to beef up own 2018 verdict on curbing hate crimes

SC to beef up own 2018 verdict on curbing hate crimes

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

The Supreme Court Friday said it will strengthen its 2018 guidelines for dealing with mob violence, hate speeches and lynching to ensure that culprits are dealt with equally, irrespective of their communities for their public utterances spreading bigotry.

Missing Southern Illinois University student found dead

Missing Southern Illinois University student found dead

Rediff.com28 Feb 2014

Pravin M Varughese, 19, a student of Southern Illinois University, who had been missing for a week, was found dead on February 18.

Fraud played on court: SC on earlier order on rapists' remission

Fraud played on court: SC on earlier order on rapists' remission

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

The Supreme Court on Monday held as nullity the May 13, 2022, judgment of another bench of the apex court, which had directed the Gujarat government to consider the remission applications of the 11 convicts in the Bilkis Bano gang-rape case and murder of seven of her family members, saying it was obtained by "playing fraud on court".

Meet Radhika Merchant, Anant Ambani's Bride

Meet Radhika Merchant, Anant Ambani's Bride

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

She's living her best days as the newest Ambani bride-to-be.