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Anna detention: PM takes stock of situation

Anna detention: PM takes stock of situation

Rediff.com16 Aug 2011

The Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs (CCPA) met in New Delhi where officials briefed the meeting on the police action.

Arunachal: No confidence motion 'adopted' against Tuki govt

Arunachal: No confidence motion 'adopted' against Tuki govt

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

The dramatic development came a day after they "impeached" Speaker Nabam Rebia in a make-shift "assembly" premises in a community hall.

RS panel slaps 16 corruption charges on Dinakaran

RS panel slaps 16 corruption charges on Dinakaran

Rediff.com19 Mar 2011

Sixteen charges of corruption and irregularities have been slapped by a Rajya Sabha constituted panel against Chief Justice of Sikkim High Court Justice P D Dinkaran, who is facing impeachment proceedings in Parliament. The committee comprising Supreme Court Justice Aftab Alam, Karnataka High Court Justice K S Khehar and eminent jurist P P Roy issued the charge-sheet to Dinakaran on March 16 and has sought his response by April 9.

Math teacher. Top model. Dancer. Activist. And he is deaf.

Math teacher. Top model. Dancer. Activist. And he is deaf.

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

Nyle DiMarco has won America's Next Top Model AND Dancing With the Stars, and he is now the driving force behind a campaign to better 70 million deaf lives worldwide!

READ: Justice Soumitra Sen's resignation letter

READ: Justice Soumitra Sen's resignation letter

Rediff.com2 Sep 2011

The transcript of the resignation letter of Justice Soumitra Sen -- -- against whom the Rajya Sabha has passed an impeachment resolution -- that was sent to Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar

American dream is back, asserts Trump

American dream is back, asserts Trump

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

Underlining that years of economic stagnation have given way to a "roaring geyser of opportunity", Trump said, "I knew that if we unleashed the potential of our people, cut taxes, slashed regulation, fixed broken trade deals and fully tapped American energy that prosperity would come thundering back ... and that is exactly what happened."

Plea for removal of NHRC chief Balakrishnan a serious issue: SC

Plea for removal of NHRC chief Balakrishnan a serious issue: SC

Rediff.com17 Oct 2013

The Supreme Court on Thursday termed as a "serious issue" a plea seeking initiation of removal process of former Chief Justice of India K G Balakrishnan from the post of National Human Rights Commission chairman for his alleged "misbehaviour" and purchase of benami properties.

Embattled Dinakaran sworn in as Sikkim CJ

Embattled Dinakaran sworn in as Sikkim CJ

Rediff.com9 Aug 2010

Justice Paul Daniel Dinakaran, facing impeachment proceedings in the Rajya Sabha, was sworn in as the Chief Justice of the Sikkim High Court on Monday after his transfer to the Himalayan state following allegations of corruption.

More bad news for Chief Justice Dinakaran

More bad news for Chief Justice Dinakaran

Rediff.com10 Mar 2010

Firing a fresh salvo against Karnataka High Court Chief Justice P D Dinakaran, Justice D V Sylendra Kumar has asked him to refrain from discharging administrative functions, as impeachment proceedings against him over allegations of land grabbing was pending."This action is a very disturbing development. In my earnest and humble opinion, you should definitely desist from exercising even administrative function as the Chief Justice," he said.

Show Obama the benign face of Indian Islam

Show Obama the benign face of Indian Islam

Rediff.com25 Oct 2010

Obama's agenda has been prepared by the bureaucratic establishments in the two countries without imagination, without a sense of history, without understanding the benign face of Indian Islam totally different from its face in Pakistan and the Arab world, says B Raman.

Need to reframe rules to take care of 'erring members': Venkaiah Naidu

Need to reframe rules to take care of 'erring members': Venkaiah Naidu

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

'My immediate concern is restoring prestige and decorum of Rajya Sabha...'

Avoid shady characters from becoming judges: Govt

Avoid shady characters from becoming judges: Govt

Rediff.com14 Dec 2009

As MPs moved to impeach Karnataka Chief Justice P D Dinakaran facing land grab allegations, Moily told the Rajya Sabha the proposed Judges Standard and Accountability Bill is likely to be introduced during the current winter session of Parliament, which is scheduled to end on December 21.

Biden-Putin tango promises to be riveting

Biden-Putin tango promises to be riveting

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

Both statesmen possess a cultivated pugnacious style which they keep in reserve and can at will bring into play, and despite the mutual distrust in Russian-American relations, they are proponents of detente, quintessentially, who take their mission deadly seriously, points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Bill Clinton lied under oath, says Lewinsky

Bill Clinton lied under oath, says Lewinsky

Rediff.com18 Dec 2009

More than eleven years after their affair rocked America, former White House intern Monica Lewinsky has claimed the then United States President Bill Clinton lied under oath when he described their romantic encounters during his impeachment trial, according to a new book

No question of stepping down: CJ Dinakaran

No question of stepping down: CJ Dinakaran

Rediff.com17 Dec 2009

Karnataka Chief Justice P D Dinakaran, who has kept away from judicial work, ruled out resignation and termed the impeachment motion tabled against him in Rajya Sabha as "unfortunate" on Thursday.

Justice Dinakaran not to hear cases

Justice Dinakaran not to hear cases

Rediff.com17 Dec 2009

A one-line notification issued by the High Court Registrar General Budhihal on Wednesday said that Justice Dinakaran will not be presiding over the bench till further orders. It was not immediately clear whether Justice Dinakaran has himself withdrawn from judicial duties or was directed to so.

Chargesheet against Musharraf to be ready on Fri

Chargesheet against Musharraf to be ready on Fri

Rediff.com14 Aug 2008

Pakistan's ruling coalition on Thursday rejected President Pervez Musharraf's call for reconciliation and announced that a chargesheet for his impeachment will be finalised on Friday, but apparently faced differences among allies on giving a "safe passage" to him.

Centre has no role in Dinakaran case: Moily

Centre has no role in Dinakaran case: Moily

Rediff.com25 Jan 2010

The Centre on Monday said it has no role to play in the issue of impeachment process of Karnataka high court chief justice P D Dinakaran except notifying the committee constituted by the Rajya Sabha Chairman.

Kejriwal government introduces Lokpal amid criticism

Kejriwal government introduces Lokpal amid criticism

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

Former AAP leaders Yogendra Yadav and Prashant Bhushan said the Bill was completely different from the one envisaged originally.

Pak Parliament convenes to oust defiant President

Pak Parliament convenes to oust defiant President

Rediff.com11 Aug 2008

A defiant Pervez Musharraf launched a counter-attack on his foes saying he would prove 'false before the nation' all the allegations levelled against him by the ruling coalition. Officials said the charges against the President are likely to be filed later in the week amid a rising clamour in the ruling coalition that he step down.

supported by documentary evidence: PPP

supported by documentary evidence: PPP

Rediff.com11 Aug 2008

Pakistan's ruling coalition's charge-sheet against President Pervez Musharraf will be backed by evidence of the "horrendous" crimes allegedly committed during his regime that could lead to an open trial and make him liable to impeachment "several times", PPP has said.

Indian-Americans part of Illinois Guv scam: report

Indian-Americans part of Illinois Guv scam: report

Rediff.com13 Dec 2008

As lawmakers moved closer to impeach disgraced Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich, a media report on Saturday claimed that two Indian-American businessmen were involved in a fund-raising campaign to encourage the Governor to pick Jesse Jackson Jr to fill President-elect Barack Obama's senate seat.

What 'horsetrading'? Congress sold 'entire stable': Shah

What 'horsetrading'? Congress sold 'entire stable': Shah

Rediff.com22 May 2018

"Only the Congress and the JD-S are celebrating, people of Karnataka are not," he told reporters.

Controversial HC judge refuses to resign

Controversial HC judge refuses to resign

Rediff.com9 Sep 2008

Justice Soumitra Sen, against whom the Chief Justice of India has recommended impeachment, is not considering resignation and will defend himself as and when required, his counsel has said."At this stage, he is not considering resignation," said senior counsel Subhas Bhattacharya, who is representing the Calcutta High Court judge."If showcaused by Parliament, he will appear before it. He will defend himself in accordance with the law," Bhattacharya said.

Pawar eyes Opposition top slot but Mamata won't allow it

Pawar eyes Opposition top slot but Mamata won't allow it

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

Banerjee feels that as long as Sonia Gandhi is the leader of the Congress Parliamentary Party, she should be the undisputed leader of a united front of opposition parties, reports R Rajagopalan.

Sharif threatens to pull out of Pakistan coalition

Sharif threatens to pull out of Pakistan coalition

Rediff.com21 Aug 2008

Former Pakistan premier Nawaz Sharif has threatened to pull his Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz party out of the ruling coalition and "sit in the opposition" if judges sacked by former president Pervez Musharraf are not reinstated by Friday.

India can't cast evil eye on Pak: Musharraf

India can't cast evil eye on Pak: Musharraf

Rediff.com26 Dec 2008

Former President Pervez Musharraf said India "cannot dare cast an evil eye" on Pakistan as long as the armed forces are there to defend the country.

Coming for Trump: The Delhi Jinx!

Coming for Trump: The Delhi Jinx!

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

Does an invitation to visit India bring bad luck to majoritarian demagogues? asks Rahul Jacob.

Thousands in Houston march to pay tribute to George Floyd

Thousands in Houston march to pay tribute to George Floyd

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

Chanting "hands up, don't shoot" and "no justice, no peace", the crowd, estimated to be over 60,000, along with 16 members of Floyd's family, some of whom flew down to Houston, marched about a mile from Discovery Green Park to City Hall under the scorching sun.

Zardari, Sharif meet, fail to sort out differences

Zardari, Sharif meet, fail to sort out differences

Rediff.com20 Jun 2008

Pakistan Peoples Party chief Asif Ali Zardari and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz leader Nawaz Sharif on Friday failed to break the deadlock over modalities for impeaching Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf and reinstating deposed judges.

Gilani invites Musharraf to address Parliament

Gilani invites Musharraf to address Parliament

Rediff.com10 Jun 2008

Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on Tuesday asked President Pervez Musharraf to address a joint sitting of the parliament as it is mandatory for him to do so under the constitution.

Time to introspect on judicial appointments: PM

Time to introspect on judicial appointments: PM

Rediff.com11 Sep 2008

The prime minister's remarks come close on the heels of the government preparing to move an impeachment motion against Calcutta high court Judge Soumitra Sen who has been accused of financial misconduct as a lawyer, before being elevated.

AAP govt has begin process to appoint Lokayukta, HC told

AAP govt has begin process to appoint Lokayukta, HC told

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

The Aam Aadmi Party government on Friday told the Delhi high court that it has initiated the process to appoint Lokayukta, a post which has remained vacant since November 2013.

Maldives VP arrested over plot to assassinate president

Maldives VP arrested over plot to assassinate president

Rediff.com24 Oct 2015

Ahmed Adeeb was arrested on charges of high treason.

A chequered year for Indian judiciary

A chequered year for Indian judiciary

Rediff.com30 Dec 2008

A run-in between the judiciary and the executive over appointment of three Supreme Court judges and an impeachment move against a High Court judge topped the issues that kept the Law Ministry's hands full in an year, which also saw some progress on the introduction of the Judges Inquiry Bill 2008 to check corruption.

Musharraf says he will not quit

Musharraf says he will not quit

Rediff.com28 Feb 2008

Claiming that his position is 'strong', Musharraf refused to bow to pressure from the PPP-PML-N combine and step down. Musharraf's allies the PML-Q backed the President and said that the PPP and PML-N together did not have a two-thirds majority and would therefore be unable to strip the president of his powers or impeach him.

US asks Sharif to go soft on Musharraf

US asks Sharif to go soft on Musharraf

Rediff.com2 Jul 2008

The United States has advised former Pakistan prime minister Nawaz Sharif to adopt a lenient view on the impeachment of President Pervez Musharraf and let him determine his own future.The US advice came as Assistant Secretary of state Richard Boucher met Sharif at the Raiwind farm house near Lahore on Tuesday.He said the US should let Pakistan settle its issues by itself. He added if the US could not facilitate Pakistan, it should not interfere in its internal affairs.

Jaitley bats for CJI Gogoi on sexual harassment claims

Jaitley bats for CJI Gogoi on sexual harassment claims

Rediff.com21 Apr 2019

The minister further said that those who "peddle falsehood to destroy the institution are not dealt with in an exemplary manner, this trend will only accelerate."

Musharraf has decided to quit, says report

Musharraf has decided to quit, says report

Rediff.com13 Aug 2008

With pressure piling up on Pakistan's embattled President Pervez Musharraf, the former military ruler has decided in principle to quit and will announce his decision in this regard on the country's Independence Day on August 14, a media report has said.

PML-Q asks Musharraf to step down

PML-Q asks Musharraf to step down

Rediff.com11 Aug 2008

Several members of the opposition PML-Q, which is aligned with Pakistan's embattled President Pervez Musharraf, have publicly urged the former military strongman to step down and some have even said they will vote in favour of an impeachment motion against him.