News for 'Women judges'

WFI blames Punam, claims lifter competed with injury

WFI blames Punam, claims lifter competed with injury

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

Clearly disappointed with her show, the national federation chief said that the lifter competed with an injury to her knee.

Cops committing grave offences will attract dismissal from service: HC

Cops committing grave offences will attract dismissal from service: HC

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

Police personnel committing serious offences, infringing the fundamental rights of citizens, would attract dismissal from service too, the Madras high court has said.

Pleas in HC, district court for protection of Hindu symbols in Gyanvapi

Pleas in HC, district court for protection of Hindu symbols in Gyanvapi

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

Rakhi Singh has accused the Muslim side of destroying Hindu symbols on the Gyanvapi premises and demanded protection of the entire complex in order to ensure that these symbols are not lost.

'Men worship Durga, but don't respect their own women'

'Men worship Durga, but don't respect their own women'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

Sharmila Nair's campaign '18 Shades of Black' is inspiring Indian women to talk about the restrictions they faced while growing up and encouraging people to find solutions.

Bigg Boss OTT 2: Eviction, Addiction & Romance

Bigg Boss OTT 2: Eviction, Addiction & Romance

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

The second season of Bigg Boss OTT premiered over the weekend on JIO Cinema and it was an exciting watch, thanks to host Salman Khan and an interesting line-up of contestants.

Women cops to be posted at Sabarimala: DGP

Women cops to be posted at Sabarimala: DGP

Rediff.com5 Oct 2018

The director general of police said everyone in the force should have to perform their duties irrespective of their religion and politics.

'If you meet Bilkis, you'd feel she has become a stone'

'If you meet Bilkis, you'd feel she has become a stone'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

'She had the courage to not cow down before the entire law and order apparatus, to remain sane and human despite inhuman suffering meted out to her and her family.'

SC declines to stay verdict allowing women of all ages into Sabarimala temple

SC declines to stay verdict allowing women of all ages into Sabarimala temple

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

The apex court had on Tuesday agreed to hear on January 22 in open court the pleas seeking review of its verdict but refused to stay its judgment.

Is women's coach Raman's appointment in danger?

Is women's coach Raman's appointment in danger?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

CoA finally asks BCCI Ombudsman to review Raman's appointment

'Sexual violence, murder, loot are bound to happen'

'Sexual violence, murder, loot are bound to happen'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

'We cannot accept that this incident was not in the knowledge of the home ministry.' 'If they had no knowledge about this incident, then it is a big intelligence failure as the Union home ministry has no idea what is going on in Manipur and what the state police is doing.'

Allahabad HC to hear Gyanvapi mosque officials' plea on Dec 5

Allahabad HC to hear Gyanvapi mosque officials' plea on Dec 5

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

The Allahabad high court on Wednesday fixed December 5 for further hearing on a Gyanvapi masjid management's revision petition challenging a Varanasi court order on the maintainability of a plea seeking permission to offer regular prayers to idols of deities in the mosque complex.

'A movie where nothing horrible happens to women'

'A movie where nothing horrible happens to women'

Rediff.com31 May 2018

'This is the first Bollywood film which is about 4 women not falling in love with the same guy.'

Why Is Ananya Trying To Change?

Why Is Ananya Trying To Change?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2022

Nimrat's celebrating... Mouni's thinking... Urvashi's strong statement...

Ashu clinches bronze as other wrestlers disappoint in Zagreb

Ashu clinches bronze as other wrestlers disappoint in Zagreb

Rediff.com5 Feb 2023

Ashu, who had lost Iran's Reza Mahdi Abbasi 9-0 in the qualification round, came back strongly in the repechage bouts

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

The dinner Jill Biden and her husband US President Joe Biden hosted for Indian prime minister Narendra Modi, June 22, at the White House brought together, Indians and Americans from so many firmaments.

'The police will be significantly more militarised'

'The police will be significantly more militarised'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

'The idea of subversive activities is so vague that it could include making fun of the government, being critical of the government.'

Shut Up Sona Review

Shut Up Sona Review

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

Shut Up Sona is about one woman refusing to be silenced, notes Deepa Gahlot.

Uniform Civil Code draft ready to be submitted to Uttarakhand govt

Uniform Civil Code draft ready to be submitted to Uttarakhand govt

Rediff.com1 Jul 2023

Hours after Desai said that the draft is ready to be submitted to the state government, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said the Uniform Civil Code will soon be implemented in Uttarakhand.

SC to hear pleas against polygamy, nikah halala after Dussehra

SC to hear pleas against polygamy, nikah halala after Dussehra

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought the response of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), National Commission for Women (NCW) and the National Commission for Minorities (NCM) to pleas challenging the constitutional validity of polygamy and 'nikah halala' among Muslims.

WFI President's post: Two-way contest between Sanjay Singh, Anita Sheoran

WFI President's post: Two-way contest between Sanjay Singh, Anita Sheoran

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

Either Sanjay Kumar Singh or 2010 CWG champion Anita Sheoran will become the next WFI President.

Why were so many people allowed on bridge, asks Cong

Why were so many people allowed on bridge, asks Cong

Rediff.com31 Oct 2022

The Opposition party also sought financial and medical assistance from the government to all those affected.

Right to privacy verdict: What the judges said

Right to privacy verdict: What the judges said

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

The verdict could impact a range of life choices of Indians, including food habits and sexual orientation.

Varanasi court holds hearing in Gyanvapi case, puts it off to July 4

Varanasi court holds hearing in Gyanvapi case, puts it off to July 4

Rediff.com30 May 2022

The district court in Varanasi on Monday heard the arguments on the maintainability of a plea by five Hindu women seeking permission for daily worship of the Shringar Gauri Sthal in the Kashi Vishwanath-Gyanvapi complex.

Allow women of all ages into Sabarimala, Kerala government to SC

Allow women of all ages into Sabarimala, Kerala government to SC

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

In a U-turn, the Left Democratic Front government of Kerala on Monday informed the Supreme Court that it favoured the entry of women of all age groups in the historic Sabarimala temple in the state.

Nudity not essentially obscene or indecent: Kerala HC

Nudity not essentially obscene or indecent: Kerala HC

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

Rehana Fathima, a woman's right activist, was facing charges under various provisions of the POCSO, Juvenile Justice and the Information Technology (IT) Acts for circulating a video in which she was seen posing semi-nude for her minor children, allowing them to paint on her body.

Assam child marriage crackdown 'creating havoc': HC

Assam child marriage crackdown 'creating havoc': HC

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

The court also rapped the Assam government for slapping stringent laws like the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO) and rape charges on child marriage accused.

Bail order complied, Indrani Mukerjea may walk out of prison on Friday

Bail order complied, Indrani Mukerjea may walk out of prison on Friday

Rediff.com19 May 2022

A special CBI court in Mumbai on Thursday said Indrani Mukerjea, prime accused in the murder of her daughter Sheena Bora, can walk out on bail after furnishing a bond of Rs 2 lakh as it finalised her bail conditions.

Protect international cricket: MCC calls for urgent intervention

Protect international cricket: MCC calls for urgent intervention

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

With franchise cricket taking over a major part of the calender, MCC called for urgent intervention to save international cricket.

YSR Telangana Party chief Sharmila arrested for assaulting cops

YSR Telangana Party chief Sharmila arrested for assaulting cops

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

YSR Telangana Party president Y S Sharmila was on Monday detained by police in Hyderabad following an altercation with them outside her residence here during which allegedly 'assaulted' cops.

Comicstaan 3 Review

Comicstaan 3 Review

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

For those who enjoy stand up comedy, Comicstaan 3 makes amusing viewing, enough to lift the monsoon gloom, applauds Deepa Gahlot.

Atiq killers shifted from Prayagraj jail

Atiq killers shifted from Prayagraj jail

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

The assailants -- Mohit alias Sunny (23) of Hamirpur, Lavlesh Tiwari (22) of Banda and Arun Maurya (18) of Kasganj -- were arrested soon after the dramatic shootout outside the Prayagraj hospital where policemen were escorting the brothers for a medical check-up Saturday night.

CWG: Weightlifter Usha Bannur finishes sixth in 87kg

CWG: Weightlifter Usha Bannur finishes sixth in 87kg

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

She began the clean and jerk with a confident 110kg lift, leading the Indian coaches to increase her second attempt by six kilograms.

Govt okays inducting women fighter pilots; will enter cockpit by 2017

Govt okays inducting women fighter pilots; will enter cockpit by 2017

Rediff.com24 Oct 2015

The first women pilots in the fighter stream of IAF will be selected from the current batch at Air Force Academy.

No SC decision yet on who will hear judges appointment plea

No SC decision yet on who will hear judges appointment plea

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

'It is a very vital issue and we cannot keep it pending. We intend to pass an order as to who will hear the matter.'

Wrestlers challenge Brij Bhushan to take lie detector Narco Test

Wrestlers challenge Brij Bhushan to take lie detector Narco Test

Rediff.com10 May 2023

The protesting wrestlers also said that they will oppose holding of competitions if Singh is involved in their organisation.

Return Of 'Committed Judiciary' Or Judicial Over-Reach?

Return Of 'Committed Judiciary' Or Judicial Over-Reach?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

Vice President Dhankar's and Law Minister Rijuju's recent interventions have the danger of destabilising the Constitutional equilibrium, cautions N Sathiya Moorthy.

Women's WC: Scotland out as Argentina snatch draw

Women's WC: Scotland out as Argentina snatch draw

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

Argentina became the first ever side to come from three goals down to avoid defeat in a women's World Cup match.

It was pretty special: Meg Lanning on 6th T20 WC title

It was pretty special: Meg Lanning on 6th T20 WC title

Rediff.com26 Feb 2023

Australian women extended their domination in world cricket.

Ultimate victory in Sabrimala will be of women

Ultimate victory in Sabrimala will be of women

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

So long as no females were allowed to pray there, the strength of emotion kept the issue burning. As more and more women do this, the matter will fade.

'Fact finding' team in Bengal to disturb peace, says Mamata; BJP hits back

'Fact finding' team in Bengal to disturb peace, says Mamata; BJP hits back

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

Questioning the team's authority headed by a former Patna high court judge, Banerjee pointed out that Ram Navami processions organised by the Bharatiya Janata Party had carried arms and driven tractors and deliberately taken routes where 'Namaz' was being offered.