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Logjam persists in Parliament amid ruckus over Manipur

Logjam persists in Parliament amid ruckus over Manipur

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

Parliament proceedings were adjourned for the day on Monday following protests by the opposition which has been demanding a statement from Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the House on the Manipur issue. In the Rajya Sabha, the opposition kept insisting on a discussion under Rule 267 of the House.

Poll: Is Anna's detention valid? Rights violated?

Poll: Is Anna's detention valid? Rights violated?

Rediff.com16 Aug 2011

We ask you, our readers, about your reactions to the high drama in New Delhi.

I am NCP president, will work more whether 82 or 92, says Sharad Pawar

I am NCP president, will work more whether 82 or 92, says Sharad Pawar

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

As the tussle for control of the Nationalist Congress Party hotted up after its vertical split, Sharad Pawar on Thursday declared he was the president of the party and hit back at nephew and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar's retirement jibe, saying he will work more effectively "whether 82 or 92."

Minister turned away despite having valid AI ticket

Minister turned away despite having valid AI ticket

Rediff.com24 Jun 2012

Madhya Pradesh Minister of State for Agriculture Brajendra Pratap Singh was not allowed to board the Delhi-bound Air India flight from Raja Bhoj Airport in Bhopal on Saturday despite him carrying a proper ticket.

How INDIA Can Counter Modi's Popularity

How INDIA Can Counter Modi's Popularity

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

What the INDIA alliance needs is neither a counter to Modi's tall personality and undiminished charisma nor a counter-narrative to his Hindutva agenda, now centred on the Ayodhya temple consecration on January 22, argues N Sathiya Moorthy.

HC says AIIMS certificates deemed valid

HC says AIIMS certificates deemed valid

Rediff.com3 Sep 2007

The direction came from Justice S Ravinder Bhatt who also apparently disapproved of the running battle between the minister and the eminent cardiac surgeon telling them, "You are using the court as a tool, which I won't allow."

When You Buy Home Insurance, Check This

When You Buy Home Insurance, Check This

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

Keep revising the sum insured at the time of renewal to keep it in line with inflation.

SC sets aside Delhi HC order asking NIA to explain Navlakha's transfer

SC sets aside Delhi HC order asking NIA to explain Navlakha's transfer

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

The top court also expunged adverse remarks of the Delhi high court against the National Investigation Agency made in its May 27 order while dealing with the bail plea.

From Tuesday you can watch SC's Constitution bench proceedings live online

From Tuesday you can watch SC's Constitution bench proceedings live online

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

The Supreme Court is all set to live-stream its Constitution bench proceedings from Tuesday, and the hearing of pleas challenging reservations for the economically weaker sections and the row over control of services between the Centre and the Delhi government will be the first regular webcast.

CJI Chandrachud opens up on retirement age of judges

CJI Chandrachud opens up on retirement age of judges

Rediff.com4 Nov 2023

"What the legislature cannot do is to say that we think the judgment is wrong and therefore we overrule the judgment. The judgment of a court cannot be directly overruled by the legislature," the CJI said.

COVID-19 test method developed by IIT Delhi gets ICMR nod

COVID-19 test method developed by IIT Delhi gets ICMR nod

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

IIT Delhi is the first academic institute to have obtained the ICMR approval for a real-time PCR- based diagnostic assay. The development also comes against the backdrop of the Indian Council of Medical Research halting the testing for COVID-19 cases through China-made test kits because of massive variation in test results, compounding the challenge to check and contain the pandemic.

SC says farmers can hold protest, but can't blockade Delhi

SC says farmers can hold protest, but can't blockade Delhi

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

A bench headed by Chief Justice S A Bobde said it would set up the committee which may include experts like P Sainath and representatives of the government and farmers' bodies to look for the resolution of the deadlock over the statutes.

Kamal Nath, Digvijaya in damage control exercise over 'tear clothes' row

Kamal Nath, Digvijaya in damage control exercise over 'tear clothes' row

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

In the video, Nath was talking to Raghuvanshi's supporters when he made the remarks about former CM Digvijaya Singh and his son.

French visa fraud mastermind fled India before filing FIR: CBI

French visa fraud mastermind fled India before filing FIR: CBI

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

The Central Bureau of Investigation had booked Shubham Shokeen and another former employee Aarti Mandal in the case on the basis of a complaint from the French embassy.

Sebi rejigs market data advisory panel

Sebi rejigs market data advisory panel

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

Sebi has restructured its advisory committee on market data that recommends policy measures pertaining to areas like securities market data access and privacy. Rejigging its market data advisory committee, Sebi has said the panel will now have 21 members, as per the latest information with the regulator. Earlier the committee had 20 members. The committee is chaired by M S Sahoo, Professor at National Law University, Delhi and former chairperson, Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI).

Justice Chandrachud set to become 50th CJI on Wednesday

Justice Chandrachud set to become 50th CJI on Wednesday

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

Justice Chandrachud will serve as the CJI for two years till November 10, 2024.

India says China issued invalid visas to three Indian athletes

India says China issued invalid visas to three Indian athletes

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

India on Friday strongly protested China's decision to issue invalid visas to some of its athletes for the Asian Games.

Droupadi Didi Is Prez!

Droupadi Didi Is Prez!

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

Droupadi Murmu, India's 15th President, will be the youngest (she is only 64) and India's first President to be born after Independence.

Toolkit case: Delhi court sends Disha Ravi to 1-day police custody

Toolkit case: Delhi court sends Disha Ravi to 1-day police custody

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

Ravi was arrested by Delhi police on February 13 from Bengaluru.

Electoral bonds: 20th phase of sale to begin from April 1

Electoral bonds: 20th phase of sale to begin from April 1

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

Electoral bonds have been pitched as an alternative to cash donations made to political parties as part of efforts to bring transparency in political funding.

FAQs: All You Need To Know About CAT 2023

FAQs: All You Need To Know About CAT 2023

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

September 13 is the last date to apply for the Common Admission Test 2023. I always recommend to do the registration early on.
Go through the form carefully and be sure about all the data that you are intending to fill in, advises Aashish Sood.

Should Governors Be Legally Given Time Limit To Act?

Should Governors Be Legally Given Time Limit To Act?

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

Given the politics behind it all, one possibility is for binding the governor to act according to the decisions of the state government and clarifying his position vis a vis bills and resolutions passed by the state assembly -- or, re-enacted if returned, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Sisodia made Rs 290 crore in 'excise scam': ED tells court

Sisodia made Rs 290 crore in 'excise scam': ED tells court

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

Former Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia 'conspired' with others to frame a faulty excise policy in order to generate kickbacks and proceeds of crime to the tune of more than Rs 290 crore, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) alleged before a court in New Delhi on Friday.

Aircel slashes local calling rates by 90% in New Delhi

Aircel slashes local calling rates by 90% in New Delhi

Rediff.com16 Sep 2013

Introduces two new plans for prepaid mobile users.

Delhi govt cancels appointment of 9 advisors to AAP ministers

Delhi govt cancels appointment of 9 advisors to AAP ministers

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

Sources said the MHA directions came after the services department wrote to it seeking to know the legal status of the appointment of the nine advisors.

Yet Another Blockbuster Night For Kartik

Yet Another Blockbuster Night For Kartik

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

The Stardust 50th Anniversary Honours awards saw the who's who of Bollywood on the red carpet.

'May tamper with evidence': HC rejects Satyendar Jain's bail plea

'May tamper with evidence': HC rejects Satyendar Jain's bail plea

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

While pronouncing the order, the high court said there was no illegally or infirmity in the trial court's order by which the bail pleas were dismissed.

AAP again questions genuineness of Modi's degrees

AAP again questions genuineness of Modi's degrees

Rediff.com2 Apr 2023

The Aam Aadmi Party on Sunday raised questions on the genuineness of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's degrees and claimed that they would turn out to be fake if a probe is conducted.

Mohd Asif quits Delhi Daredevils

Mohd Asif quits Delhi Daredevils

Rediff.com19 Jan 2009

Pakistan's beleaguered paceman Mohammed Asif quit his Indian Premier League team Delhi Daredevils with immediate effect citing personal reasons. 'My only purpose and wish is to play for my nation Pakistan again,' he said in a statement.

Fly Mumbai-Delhi @ Rs 2300

Fly Mumbai-Delhi @ Rs 2300

Rediff.com3 Feb 2006

In our history of communal riots, where does Delhi stand?

In our history of communal riots, where does Delhi stand?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

'The humanity displayed by ordinary, lower middle class residents of north east Delhi -- Hindus, Muslims and Sikhs -- will be remembered perhaps even more than the evil wrought in the riots,' notes Jyoti Punwani.

Delhi court throws out M J Akbar's defamation case against Ramani

Delhi court throws out M J Akbar's defamation case against Ramani

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

Declaring that the right of reputation cannot be protected at the cost of right of life and dignity, a Delhi court on Wednesday threw out former Union minister and editor M J Akbar's criminal defamation suit against journalist Priya Ramani who has accused him of sexual harassment.

What harm in revealing caste, asks SC in Bihar survey case

What harm in revealing caste, asks SC in Bihar survey case

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

The Supreme Court on Friday asked what was the harm if a person provided the details of caste or sub-caste during the Bihar caste survey when an individual's data was not going to be published by the state.

Fadnavis didn't return as CM, what will Modi return as: Pawar

Fadnavis didn't return as CM, what will Modi return as: Pawar

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

The veteran politician accused the BJP of breaking duly elected governments in opposition-ruled states even as it boasted about providing a stable government at the Centre.

Delhi Master Plan challenged in SC

Delhi Master Plan challenged in SC

Rediff.com9 Feb 2007

In an application moved through counsel Jasbir Malik, the forum urged the apex court to quash MPD-2021 as being ultra vires and violative of fundamental rights of citizens.

WPL Photos: Kerr powers MI to win as RCB sign off with loss

WPL Photos: Kerr powers MI to win as RCB sign off with loss

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

Royal Challengers Bangalore signed off the inaugural Women's Premier League with a loss as Mumbai Indians registered a four-wicket win.

Fly Delhi-Singapore @ Rs 10,000

Fly Delhi-Singapore @ Rs 10,000

Rediff.com11 Aug 2006

Jet Airways will launch a direct daily service between Delhi-Singapore from September 6.

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.

SC upholds Amazon claim against Future-Reliance deal

SC upholds Amazon claim against Future-Reliance deal

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

The Supreme Court of India on Friday ruled in favour of e-commerce giant Amazon by holding that Singapore's Emergency Arbitrator (EA) award, restraining the Rs 24,731 crore merger deal of Future Retail Ltd (FRL) with Reliance Retail, was valid and enforceable under Indian laws.

SC dismisses appeals against Agnipath verdict, will hear plea on IAF hires

SC dismisses appeals against Agnipath verdict, will hear plea on IAF hires

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed two pleas challenging a Delhi high court judgment that upheld the Centre's Agnipath scheme for recruitment into the armed forces.