News for 'first-instance'

Why DGCA Suspended Vistara Executive

Why DGCA Suspended Vistara Executive

Rediff.com1 May 2024

This isn't the first instance of Vistara facing scrutiny from the regulator over improper pilot training.

SC questions HC order in Congress's tax case

SC questions HC order in Congress's tax case

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

A bench of Justices BV Nagarathna and N Kotiswar Singh, which issued notice on the plea of the Congress against the March 13 high court order, however, said the ITAT can proceed on the political party's appeal.

Swiss court sentences Hindujas to jail, family files appeal

Swiss court sentences Hindujas to jail, family files appeal

Rediff.com22 Jun 2024

Britain's wealthiest family, the Hindujas, have said they were 'appalled' by a Swiss court's ruling of jail terms for some members and have filed an appeal in a higher court challenging the verdict finding them guilty of exploiting vulnerable domestic workers from India at their villa in Geneva.

J-K terrorists get their hands on M4 rifles left by US in Af

J-K terrorists get their hands on M4 rifles left by US in Af

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

The frequent use of these assault rifles by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir, according to experts, is a consequence of the US Army leaving behind arms and ammunition while pulling out from Afghanistan in 2021 and is a cause of concern due to the more lethal nature of the steel bullets used.

Six-hitting sprees, hat-tricks: T20 World Cup thrills unfold

Six-hitting sprees, hat-tricks: T20 World Cup thrills unfold

Rediff.com22 Jun 2024

Majestic cricket milestones mark T20 World Cup journey

Akhilesh Sniffs Smell Of Success In Kannauj

Akhilesh Sniffs Smell Of Success In Kannauj

Rediff.com11 May 2024

Akhilesh Yadav replaced his nephew Tej Pratap Yadav and decided to contest the Kannauj seat himself.

India files appeal against death sentence to 8 Indians in Qatar

India files appeal against death sentence to 8 Indians in Qatar

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

The eight former Indian Navy personnel were on October 26 given death sentence by Qatar's Court of First Instance.

How To Avoid TDS?

How To Avoid TDS?

Rediff.com14 May 2024

'Tax is not required to be deducted from specified payments if a recipient files a self-declaration with the deductor for no deduction of tax.'

Rishabh Pant 1st Active Player At Auction!

Rishabh Pant 1st Active Player At Auction!

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

'I haven't been a part of the auction process before. I am looking forward to it.'

In a first: RBI conducts two VRRR auctions in one day

In a first: RBI conducts two VRRR auctions in one day

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) conducted two overnight variable rate reverse repo (VRRR) auctions on Tuesday, marking the first instance of such action in a single day. The move aimed to reduce liquidity from the banking system, which has been largely in deficit mode for the past four months. Market participants noted that the central bank held the second VRRR auction due to its awareness of funds being released to banks during the day.

Stats: First instance of Team India going 'win-less' Down Under

Stats: First instance of Team India going 'win-less' Down Under

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

Statistical highlights of the tri-series match between India and England at the WACA on Friday.

Mahua Moitra's expulsion plea not maintainable: LS secretariat to SC

Mahua Moitra's expulsion plea not maintainable: LS secretariat to SC

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

It referred to Article 105 of the Constitution which deals with powers, privileges etc, of the Houses of Parliament and of the members and committees thereof.

Devyani case not the first instance of maids accusing Indian diplomats

Devyani case not the first instance of maids accusing Indian diplomats

Rediff.com19 Dec 2013

The case of Devyani Khobragade, a top Indian diplomat accused of fraud by her domestic help, is the third instance where maids working for diplomats at the Indian consulate General in New York have complained against their employers.

We survived only because ..., Navy veteran recalls ordeal in Qatar jail

We survived only because ..., Navy veteran recalls ordeal in Qatar jail

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

Gopakumar said all of them were hopeful that they would step out of the prison "if Modiji intervened" but had no idea how long it would take.

IPL 2024 Auction Buzz: Who will win the bidding war?

IPL 2024 Auction Buzz: Who will win the bidding war?

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

The IPL 2024 auction, set to take place in Dubai at the Coca-Cola Arena on Tuesday, marks a historic moment as it becomes the first instance of an IPL auction being conducted overseas.

Putting all-out efforts to bring back Indians from Qatar: Navy Chief

Putting all-out efforts to bring back Indians from Qatar: Navy Chief

Rediff.com2 Dec 2023

An appeal has already been filed against the death sentence and a higher court in Qatar has already admitted the plea.

Cargo meant for Pak nuclear programme held in Mumbai

Cargo meant for Pak nuclear programme held in Mumbai

Rediff.com2 Mar 2024

The customs officials, based on an intelligence input, halted a Malta-flagged merchant ship -- CMA CGM Attila -- at the port en route to Karachi on January 23 and inspected the consignment, which included a Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machine, originally manufactured by an Italian company.

Can't refer readopted bills to Prez: SC to TN Guv

Can't refer readopted bills to Prez: SC to TN Guv

Rediff.com2 Dec 2023

The Governor of a state cannot refer bills passed by the legislature and readopted by it for presidential assent, the Supreme Court ruled on Friday, and asked Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi to hold a meeting with Chief Minister M K Stalin in an effort to end the impasse over 10 such pending bills.

Imran, wife get 7-year jail in un-Islamic marriage case

Imran, wife get 7-year jail in un-Islamic marriage case

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

This is 71-year-old Khan's fourth conviction since 2022 adding to the troubles of the beleaguered founder of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) party ahead of the February 8 polls.

HC upholds order directing Cong to pay Rs 100 cr tax

HC upholds order directing Cong to pay Rs 100 cr tax

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

The Delhi high court on Wednesday upheld an order of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) refusing to stay a notice issued by the Income Tax department to the Congress party for recovery of outstanding tax of more than Rs 100 crore.

Now, It's Shah Rukh Vs Sunny Deol

Now, It's Shah Rukh Vs Sunny Deol

Rediff.com17 Feb 2024

Of the top four companies, which collectively hold more than half of India's market share, two have pitted Shah Rukh Khan and Sunny Deol against each other.

Navy veterans jailed in Qatar get 60 days to appeal

Navy veterans jailed in Qatar get 60 days to appeal

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

The eight jailed former Indian Navy personnel in Qatar have been given 60 days' time to appeal against the varying prison terms handed by a Qatari court last week that came following commutation of their death sentences, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday.

Airbus, Tata plan helicopter manufacturing facility in India

Airbus, Tata plan helicopter manufacturing facility in India

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

Airbus Helicopters will partner with the Tata Group to establish a final assembly line for helicopters in the country, a development that will help in boosting indigenous manufacturing activities. This will be the second final assembly line that will be built by Airbus in India after the 'Make in India' C295 military aircraft manufacturing facility in Gujarat. The Final Assembly Line (FAL) will produce Airbus H125 helicopters from its civil range for India and for exporting to some of the neighbouring countries, Airbus Helicopter said in a statement.

Hindu temple in US defaced with anti-India graffiti

Hindu temple in US defaced with anti-India graffiti

Rediff.com23 Dec 2023

The City of Newark Police Department in Newark, Newark, California told PTI in an emailed statement that on Friday at approximately 8.35 am, they received a report of graffiti at the Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Hindu Temple.

Qatar frees all 8 Indian Navy veterans, Modi to visit Doha on 14th

Qatar frees all 8 Indian Navy veterans, Modi to visit Doha on 14th

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

Qatar has released eight jailed former Indian Navy personnel and seven of them returned home early Monday, 46 days after their death sentences handed last October were commuted to jail terms of varying duration.

Bring ex-naval officials back, they went to Qatar for livelihood: Kin to govt

Bring ex-naval officials back, they went to Qatar for livelihood: Kin to govt

Rediff.com27 Oct 2023

He said it has already been 14 months since the former Naval officers were incarcerated in the West Asian country, and demanded to know how long it would take to repatriate them.

Byju's EGM gets underway; investors file suit in NCLT

Byju's EGM gets underway; investors file suit in NCLT

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

An Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) of Byju's shareholders got underway on Friday to vote on a resolution brought by some investors to ouster founder CEO Byju Raveendran and his family over alleged "mismanagement and failures". Raveendran and his family stayed away from the EGM, calling it "procedurally invalid."

Envoy met 8 Indians on death row in Qatar on Dec 3

Envoy met 8 Indians on death row in Qatar on Dec 3

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

The Indian ambassador to Qatar met eight former Indian Navy personnel on death row four days back and two hearings took place on an appeal filed against the capital punishment handed down to them by a Qatari court.

Appeal process still on in Qatar death row case, says govt

Appeal process still on in Qatar death row case, says govt

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

External affairs ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said India is engaged with the Qatari authorities on the matter and that the government will continue to extend all legal and consular assistance to the Indian nationals.

Efforts on to free them: Jaishankar to kin of 8 Indians on death row in Qatar

Efforts on to free them: Jaishankar to kin of 8 Indians on death row in Qatar

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

The eight former Indian Navy personnel were on Thursday handed down death sentence by Qatar's Court of First Instance.

'India's first win abroad marked the first instance we played as a team'

'India's first win abroad marked the first instance we played as a team'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2014

Legends Bapu Nadkarni, Chandu Borde E A S Prasanna look back on India's first Test win overseas.

PIX: Ashwin takes 500 but Duckett steals the show

PIX: Ashwin takes 500 but Duckett steals the show

Rediff.com17 Feb 2024

Ben Duckett's hundred overshadowed Ravichandran Ashwin's monumental feat as England stormed to 207/2 at stumps on Day 2.

Qatar court commutes death sentences of 8 Indian Navy veterans

Qatar court commutes death sentences of 8 Indian Navy veterans

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

In a huge relief, an appellate court in Qatar has commuted the death sentence of eight former Indian Navy personnel, arrested in an alleged case of espionage in August 2022.

Modi thanks Qatari Emir for release of Navy veterans

Modi thanks Qatari Emir for release of Navy veterans

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday thanked Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani for the release of eight Indian nationals, who were sentenced to death after being arrested in Doha in August 2022.

SC sets aside HC order for removal of Himachal DGP

SC sets aside HC order for removal of Himachal DGP

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

In a relief to senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Sanjay Kundu, the Supreme Court on Friday set aside the Himachal Pradesh high court direction to remove him from the post of state Director General of Police over allegations that he tried to pressure a businessman who claimed to have received a threat to his life from his partners.

Interfaith couple attack: 7 booked after woman alleges gang rape

Interfaith couple attack: 7 booked after woman alleges gang rape

Rediff.com13 Jan 2024

Seven men who allegedly barged into a hotel room and attacked an interfaith couple during their stay in Haveri district of Karnatka have been charged with gangrape after the victim complained that she was sexually assaulted by them, the police said on Friday.

SC junks plea for Mathura Shahi Idgah premises survey

SC junks plea for Mathura Shahi Idgah premises survey

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

The apex court rejected an appeal challenging a July 10 decision of the Allahabad high court which had also dismissed the plea finding no error or illegality in the order of a Mathura civil judge who had decided to first hear the issue of maintainability of the suit as raised by management committee of the mosque.

Indian power couple Deepika-Atanu hits reset button

Indian power couple Deepika-Atanu hits reset button

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

In pursuit of an elusive Olympic medal for India in archery, power couple Deepika Kumari and Atanu Das have left their 11-month-old daughter behind to find lost form and hone their skills under the legendary coach Kim Hyung-Tak, at a South Korean countryside.

Govt picking and choosing judges for transfer, says SC

Govt picking and choosing judges for transfer, says SC

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday flagged the issue of "pick and choose" by the Centre in clearing the collegium's recommendations for transferring high court judges and said this does not send a good signal.

Mathews blasts 'disgraceful' Shakib in 'timeout' drama

Mathews blasts 'disgraceful' Shakib in 'timeout' drama

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

Angelo Mathews criticised Bangladesh's decision to dismiss him via a 'time out' as 'disgraceful'