News for 'disciplinary action'

'What happened at Kalakshetra should be an eye-opener'

'What happened at Kalakshetra should be an eye-opener'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

'Such a struggle at Kalakshetra is unprecedented.'

SLC fines cricketer for flight incident

SLC fines cricketer for flight incident

Rediff.com18 Jul 2013

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has fined cricketer Ramith Rambukwella 50 per cent of his tour fee for causing a mid-air panic while on a British flight recently.

Tripura: Poll official suspended for 'defacing' Modi's photo

Tripura: Poll official suspended for 'defacing' Modi's photo

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

The action was taken a day after the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party had urged the Election Commission to take steps against poll officials who "defaced" PM Modi's photograph in banners and hoardings put up in public places in the state, instead of removing them.

Cong calls for another meet, invites Pilot as crisis worsens

Cong calls for another meet, invites Pilot as crisis worsens

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

The current crisis began Friday night when the Rajasthan Police sent a notice to Pilot, asking him to record his statement over an alleged attempt to bring down the government.

Striking MSRTC employees protest outside Sharad Pawar's house

Striking MSRTC employees protest outside Sharad Pawar's house

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

Pawar's daughter and Lok Sabha member Supriya Sule tried to placate the protesters outside the house, saying she was ready to talk to them but she must ensure first that her parents who were inside were safe.

CAs scramble to fathom new whistleblowing law

CAs scramble to fathom new whistleblowing law

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

Chartered accountants are readying themselves for a higher onus on individuals to report violations that they come across as part of their work. There has been a scramble to understand the implications as the non-compliance with laws and regulations (NOCLAR) comes into effect in less than six months. It is applicable from April 1, 2022 after being deferred earlier because of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Politicians should have a retirement age: Ramesh

Politicians should have a retirement age: Ramesh

Rediff.com25 Sep 2013

Indicating strong disciplinary action against certain dissident party leaders in Odisha, Union Minister and senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday said politicians should have age for retirement from politics.

Will ICC act against India for wearing military caps?

Will ICC act against India for wearing military caps?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

Mani said that Pakistan's stance is very clear that cricket must not be used for politics.

Shorts: Amazon removes NFL team's merchandise from website

Shorts: Amazon removes NFL team's merchandise from website

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

Amazon's action follows that of other retailers such as Walmart Inc, Target Corp and Nike Inc.

WATCH: BJP lawmakers exchange blows at planning meet

WATCH: BJP lawmakers exchange blows at planning meet

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

Baghel and his supporters protested outside the District Magistrate office demanding arrest of Tripathi.

Air India suspends its pilot for allegedly shoplifting at Sydney airport

Air India suspends its pilot for allegedly shoplifting at Sydney airport

Rediff.com23 Jun 2019

Besides barring from entering premises, the order also directed Rohit Bhasin to surrender his identity card.

Chinese Air Force present across LAC, India prepared: IAF chief

Chinese Air Force present across LAC, India prepared: IAF chief

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

The Chief of Air Staff said India is fully ready to deal with a "two-front" war scenario involving China and Pakistan and that the focus has been to enhance the IAF's overall combat capabilities.

Yediyurappa meets Modi amid leadership change rumours

Yediyurappa meets Modi amid leadership change rumours

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

When asked if they discussed the possible changes in the state leadership, he responded with a smile, "I don't know. You have to tell."

AAP rebels to hold meet, party to crack whip on attendees

AAP rebels to hold meet, party to crack whip on attendees

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

A day ahead of a meeting called by dissidents Prashant Bhushan and Yogendra Yadav, the Aam Aadmi Party on Monday spelled out its warning to party members that its top-decision making panels would determine what action would be taken against those found accepting the rebel camp's invitation.

Wistron fires executive over violence at Karnataka unit

Wistron fires executive over violence at Karnataka unit

Rediff.com19 Dec 2020

A week after violence broke out at its Narasapura facility in Karnataka, contract manufacturer Wistron on Saturday said it has fired its vice-president who was heading India operations even as iPhone maker Apple placed the Taiwanese firm on probation. Wistron, which assembles the latest version of the iPhone SE at the violence-hit plant, admitted that there were faults in its wage payment processes. A section of workers at Wistron Corporation's facility in Narasapura Industrial Area in Kolar district near Bengaluru went on rampage last week over non-payment of their wages.

Govt banks to invoke personal guarantee of defaulters

Govt banks to invoke personal guarantee of defaulters

Rediff.com5 Sep 2020

Finance ministry advises banks to invoke personal guarantees of all promoters whose companies have gone to NCLT for debt resolution.

Did Atiq Ahmed's son's encounter follow SC's 2014 guidelines?

Did Atiq Ahmed's son's encounter follow SC's 2014 guidelines?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

Killings in police encounters affect the credibility of rule of law and the administration of criminal justice system, the Supreme Court had said in a 2014 judgment while issuing a slew of guidelines to be followed in matters of investigating police encounters which have led to death or grievous injury.

INS Sindhuratna mishap: 7 naval officers found guilty

INS Sindhuratna mishap: 7 naval officers found guilty

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

Seven naval officers were found guilty following a probe into the fire that occurred on board submarine INS Sindhuratna earlier this year, which left two personnel dead and led to the resignation of former Navy Chief Admiral DK Joshi.

Stone pelting, power cut: Drama at JNU over Modi documentary

Stone pelting, power cut: Drama at JNU over Modi documentary

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Students claimed that they were attacked when they were watching the documentary on their mobile-phones as the screening could not be held.

JNU lodges FIR against students for breaking in, clashing with staff

JNU lodges FIR against students for breaking in, clashing with staff

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

The Jawaharlal Nehru University administration on Thursday alleged that a group of students broke into the central library and clashed with the staff there following which an FIR has been registered with the police.

Palghar lynching case: SC asks Maha govt to file status report

Palghar lynching case: SC asks Maha govt to file status report

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre, said media reports suggest that chargesheets filed in the case comprises of more than 10,000 pages.

Wrong on BCCI's part to continue Sreesanth's ban: Kerala CM Chandy

Wrong on BCCI's part to continue Sreesanth's ban: Kerala CM Chandy

Rediff.com2 Aug 2015

Throwing his weight behind tainted India pacer Shantakumaran Sreesanth, Kerala chief minister Oommen Chandy on Sunday said it is "wrong" on the Board of Control for Cricket in India's part to not revoke the ban on the fast bowler after a Delhi Court dropped criminal charges against him in the Indian Premier League spot-fixing scandal in the 2013 edition.

Why Do Banks Hide Losses?

Why Do Banks Hide Losses?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

Believe it or not, the regulator is even stretching its arm to identify stressed borrowers and gauge the 'distance to default' as a measure of a particular bank's fragility, reveals Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

SC asks Centre to seek reports from 8 states on alleged attacks on Christians

SC asks Centre to seek reports from 8 states on alleged attacks on Christians

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

A bench of Justices DY Chandrachud and Hima Kohli said an attack on individuals does not mean it is an attack on the community but it needs to verify the claims of any such incident if it is made in the public interest litigation.

Air India suspends pilot, 10 cabin crew members for indiscipline

Air India suspends pilot, 10 cabin crew members for indiscipline

Rediff.com17 Sep 2014

Taking its crew to task for lack of discipline, Air India on Wednesday suspended a pilot and ten cabin crew members for delaying some recent flights, including an international service, by not reporting for duty on time.

Disqualification sword hangs over NCP's Ajit Pawar, 8 MLAs

Disqualification sword hangs over NCP's Ajit Pawar, 8 MLAs

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

Maharashtra Nationalist Congress Party president Jayant Patil on Sunday said his party has moved a disqualification petition against Ajit Pawar and eight others who took oath as ministers in the Eknath Shinde-led state government.

No senior Cong leader seen with Sidhu as he goes to jail

No senior Cong leader seen with Sidhu as he goes to jail

Rediff.com20 May 2022

A few former MLAs, considered to be his loyalists and a few supporters, turned up at Sidhu's residence in Patiala Friday morning to extend moral support to him.

AMU violence: HC asks UP govt to act against guilty cops

AMU violence: HC asks UP govt to act against guilty cops

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

The HC directed the UP chief secy and DGP, the DG of the CRPF, the VC and registrar of the University to adhere to the recommendations of the NHRC, including paying compensation to six students who were grievously hurt in police action.

Will submit to the majesty of law: Sidhu on SC order

Will submit to the majesty of law: Sidhu on SC order

Rediff.com19 May 2022

Sidhu was in Patiala to take part in a protest against inflation when the Supreme Court verdict came in.

Sharif sacks trusted aide over news report on rift with army

Sharif sacks trusted aide over news report on rift with army

Rediff.com29 Apr 2017

Sharif approved an inquiry committee's recommendation to remove his special assistant on foreign affairs Fatemi from his post.

Vinesh alleges WFI President sexually exploited women wrestlers

Vinesh alleges WFI President sexually exploited women wrestlers

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

Vinesh, a world championship medallist and Olympian, also claimed that several coaches at the national camp in Lucknow have also exploited women wrestlers, adding that there are a few women at the camp who approach wresters at the behest of the WFI President.

BJP sacks Jaswant's son from national executive

BJP sacks Jaswant's son from national executive

Rediff.com10 Apr 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday sacked expelled party leader Jaswant Singh's son Manvendra Singh from its National Executive in the wake of reports that he was campaigning against the party's candidate Sonaram Chaoudhary in Barmer.

JNU suspends rape accused scholar

JNU suspends rape accused scholar

Rediff.com28 Aug 2016

The action came after the students and teachers staged protests demanding action against Ratan to ensure safety of women on the campus and send out a strong message of intolerance towards such incidents.

RSS sees 'Red' in campuses; justifies IIT-Madras ban

RSS sees 'Red' in campuses; justifies IIT-Madras ban

Rediff.com6 Jun 2015

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh mouthpiece 'Organiser' has justified the action taken against a Dalit students body by IIT, Madras, and claimed educational campuses are "afflicted with red ideology."

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.

Upset over Congress MLA's remarks, Kumaraswamy threatens to quit

Upset over Congress MLA's remarks, Kumaraswamy threatens to quit

Rediff.com28 Jan 2019

His comments a day after a ruling Congress MLA demanded that Siddaramaiah be made the chief minister again.

Amrapali case: SC keen on completion certificate to homebuyers

Amrapali case: SC keen on completion certificate to homebuyers

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

On July 23, the apex court had cracked its whip on errant builders for breaching the trust reposed by homebuyers and ordered cancellation of the registration of Amrapali Group under the real estate law RERA, and ousted it from its prime properties in the NCR by nixing the land leases.

EC issues notice to railways over BJP slogan on cup

EC issues notice to railways over BJP slogan on cup

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

The poll panel has issued a notice to the railways, asking it to submit a report by Thursday on the slogan on tea cups, so that it can take a call on whether it was a poll code violation.

Indian student accused of rape in New York state university

Indian student accused of rape in New York state university

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

An 18-year-old student from India has been arrested in the United States on charges of rape after he was accused of entering the room of another student and sexually assaulting her.

Breach of SPG Act, Blue Book can have devastating consequences: SC

Breach of SPG Act, Blue Book can have devastating consequences: SC

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said the provisions of the Special Protection Group Act and contents of the Blue Book are "comprehensive" in ensuring proximate security of the prime minister and other SPG protectees, and any lapse in following these can lead to "devastating and serious consequences".