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Citizens free to use India or Bharat, SC had said in 2016

Citizens free to use India or Bharat, SC had said in 2016

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

The apex court's summary dismissal of the PIL becomes relevant in view of a massive nation-wide debate which got triggered following the G20 dinner invitation from President Droupadi Murmu describing her position as 'President of Bharat'.

Indian origin Maharaj aims to do something special for SA in WC

Indian origin Maharaj aims to do something special for SA in WC

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

'The 50-over format is very hard on the body but that's something I wanted to experience. I always like to challenge myself.'

World Cup: Australia, Pakistan need to regain batting, bowling mojo

World Cup: Australia, Pakistan need to regain batting, bowling mojo

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

Australia's cricketing DNA is constructed by meticulousness and Pakistan's by explosiveness.

SC collegium recommends 18 HC additional judges for permanent appointments

SC collegium recommends 18 HC additional judges for permanent appointments

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

The collegium, also comprising Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Sanjiv Khanna, met on Thursday and its decision was uploaded on the apex court website.

SC constitutes 7-judge bench to review 1998 MP/MLA immunity verdict

SC constitutes 7-judge bench to review 1998 MP/MLA immunity verdict

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

A notice, uploaded on the apex court website, said the bench will hear the matter on October 4.

If we do that we can beat any team in the world: Latham ahead of India game

If we do that we can beat any team in the world: Latham ahead of India game

Rediff.com21 Oct 2023

Mitchell Santner's experience of playing for Chennai Super Kings in various Indian grounds has proved to be very handy for the New Zealand side, which will bank on its premier spinner to inflict damage on hosts when the two teams lock horns in Dharamsala on Sunday.

The Great Indian Collapse!

The Great Indian Collapse!

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

Pat Cummins' side stayed in control at the end of Day 2 of the WTC Final.

SC rules in 27-yr marital discord case for octogenarian couple, denies divorce

SC rules in 27-yr marital discord case for octogenarian couple, denies divorce

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

The top court said despite the increasing trend of filing divorce proceedings in courts, the institution of marriage is still considered to be a pious, spiritual and invaluable emotional life-net between couples in the Indian society.

New SC plea says Adani probe panel members have conflict of interest

New SC plea says Adani probe panel members have conflict of interest

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

An expert committee, set up by the Supreme Court to probe allegations against the Adani group following a bombshell report from a US short seller, has members with potential conflict of interest, a fresh petition filed in the apex court on Monday said.

Why Shahid Is Kissing Mira

Why Shahid Is Kissing Mira

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

Kajal visits Turkey... Avneet goes to Thailand... Rashmika gets goofy.

'My sister's body was lying in the forest for five days'

'My sister's body was lying in the forest for five days'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

'We buried her yesterday.' 'There were so many bodies, they could not fit in the hospital anymore, so they put them in an army base nearby.'

Babar Azam opens up about Asia Cup hosting drama

Babar Azam opens up about Asia Cup hosting drama

Rediff.com29 Aug 2023

PCB have hosting rights for the Asia Cup but the Asian Cricket Council headed by Jay Shah opted for the hybrid model where Sri Lanka became the co-hosts

'From my house, I can see the bombs'

'From my house, I can see the bombs'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

'The war has been on for four weeks; the bombings are still on. I can hear it in my house.'

Massive blow for Pakistan! Naseem Shah out of Asia Cup

Massive blow for Pakistan! Naseem Shah out of Asia Cup

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

Naseem Shah has been ruled out for the remainder of the Asia Cup due to a shoulder injury.

SC to hear pleas for probe into Gujarat fake encounters from 2002 to 2006

SC to hear pleas for probe into Gujarat fake encounters from 2002 to 2006

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

The apex court was hearing separate pleas filed in 2007 by senior journalist BG Verghese, and noted lyricist Javed Akhtar and Shabnam Hashmi, seeking a probe into the alleged fake encounters.

India's biggest media company is born. $10 bn Zee-Sony merger gets NCLT nod

India's biggest media company is born. $10 bn Zee-Sony merger gets NCLT nod

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) on Thursday allowed the merger of Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd and Culver Max Entertainment (earlier known as Sony Pictures Networks India). This order by the Mumbai bench, headed by H V Subba Rao and Madhu Sinha, will pave the way for the creation of a $10-billion media company, the biggest in the country. The tribunal also dismissed all objections regarding the merger.

'WI players need to make themselves available for international cricket'

'WI players need to make themselves available for international cricket'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

'They will have to choose international cricket over one or two franchise leagues.'

What Did Bibek Debroy Say About The Constitution?

What Did Bibek Debroy Say About The Constitution?

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

The Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister, of which he is chairman, has quickly sought to distance itself and the government from Dr Debroy's views.

Stung by lawyer's email, SC says listening to nation's voice

Stung by lawyer's email, SC says listening to nation's voice

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

It was reacting to lawyer Mathews Nedumpara's email to the top court in which he claimed the apex court has been hearing only constitution bench matters, which have no public interest involved, and not the cases of ordinary citizens.

Ameesha-Sunny Take Gadar To The Border

Ameesha-Sunny Take Gadar To The Border

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

Sunny Deol and Ameesha Patel are taking their new film Gadar 2 to interesting places in India, as they promote it extensively.

Courts must not be hypersensitive while exercising contempt jurisdiction: SC

Courts must not be hypersensitive while exercising contempt jurisdiction: SC

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

A bench of Justices B R Gavai and Sanjay Karol made the observation while setting aside a Calcutta high court order that had revoked a doctor's licence for contempt of court.

WTC Final: Scenes From Day 1

WTC Final: Scenes From Day 1

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

Australia dominated the proceedings on the opening day of the ICC World Test Championship final at the Oval.

Allow hybrid mode hearings, technology not judges' choice, SC tells HCs

Allow hybrid mode hearings, technology not judges' choice, SC tells HCs

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

The top court drew parallel between driving and technology and said if one doesn't know how to handle technology then he or she can't be a judge and questioned the approach of some of the high courts.

We've done our research, very excited to play in Ahmedabad: Babar

We've done our research, very excited to play in Ahmedabad: Babar

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

Most of the Pakistan squad members have not played in India before but skipper Babar Azam on Tuesday exuded confidence, saying his team has done its homework for the ODI World Cup beginning on October 5.

Meetha Khazana: Diwali Recipes From All Over India

Meetha Khazana: Diwali Recipes From All Over India

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

Diwali is a season in India for sweet-making. A treasure of traditional Diwali recipes from all corners of our India.

SC collegium recommends transfer of 2 HC judges, turns down pleas

SC collegium recommends transfer of 2 HC judges, turns down pleas

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

On August 10, the collegium also comprising justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Sanjiv Khanna, BR Gavai and Surya Kant had proposed transfer of Justice Bhatnagar to the Rajasthan high court for better administration of justice.

SC finds police probe standards 'disappointing' across the country

SC finds police probe standards 'disappointing' across the country

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

The top court made the observations in a judgement by which it set aside the conviction of three people, including the two death row convicts, in a case of kidnapping and murder of a 15-year-old boy in Madhya Pradesh.

SC's 7-judge bench to re-examine verdict on immunity of MPs/MLAs

SC's 7-judge bench to re-examine verdict on immunity of MPs/MLAs

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to re-examine its 1998 judgment granting MPs and MLAs immunity from prosecution for taking bribe to make a speech or vote in Parliament or state legislatures.

Won't touch northeast's special rules, govt tells SC in Art 370 hearing

Won't touch northeast's special rules, govt tells SC in Art 370 hearing

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

Tewari, a Congress leader and Lok Sabha MP, was appearing for former Arunachal Pradesh MLA Padi Richo, who has filed an intervention application in a batch of petitions challenging abrogation of Article 370.

Hurdles in biofuel use: Few vehicles, weak ethanol-blended petrol rollout

Hurdles in biofuel use: Few vehicles, weak ethanol-blended petrol rollout

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

The limited availability of flexible (flex)-fuel vehicles in the Indian market and the slow rollout of ethanol-blended petrol by oil-marketing companies (OMCs) remain major obstacles to achieving widespread use of biofuels in the transportation sector in India. Recently, two Union ministers have emphasised India's biofuel potential, arguing that it has the capacity and potential to lead a transition towards widespread biofuel adoption. Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari signalled that this transition is well underway and urged car manufacturers to quickly adapt and introduce new biofuel-run vehicles, lest the government resort to taxing diesel vehicles.

SC to hear plea seeking SIT or CBI probe into death of Bihar BJP leader

SC to hear plea seeking SIT or CBI probe into death of Bihar BJP leader

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

According to the apex court website, a bench comprising Justices Surya Kant and Dipankar Datta will hear the PIL filed through lawyer Barun Kumar Sinha on July 25.

Cruelty differs for man and woman, adopt broad approach in divorce: SC to courts

Cruelty differs for man and woman, adopt broad approach in divorce: SC to courts

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

A bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and MM Sundresh said the word 'cruelty' under Section 13(1)(ia) of the Hindu Marriage Act of 1955 has no fixed meaning, and therefore, gives a very wide discretion to the Court to apply it "liberally and contextually".

Govt for making bribery of lawmakers punishable, SC told, but...

Govt for making bribery of lawmakers punishable, SC told, but...

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

Bribery can never be a subject matter of immunity and parliamentary privilege is not meant to place a lawmaker above the law, the Centre on Thursday told the Supreme Court which reserved its verdict on reconsideration of its judgment of 1998 when it held that MPs and MLAs enjoy immunity from prosecution for taking bribe to make a speech or cast a vote in legislature.

Biden gifts special t-shirt to Modi with his 'AI' quote

Biden gifts special t-shirt to Modi with his 'AI' quote

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

While Modi was given this t-shirt by Biden, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, Chairman of Mahindra Group, Anand Mahindra, Apple CEO Tim Cook and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar could be seen at the event, amongst many others.

MasterChef Australia Changed Indian Food

MasterChef Australia Changed Indian Food

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

Food in India has fled the confines of the kitchen and become a national adventure... Food shows, now even on news channels, have transformed restaurateurs from humble khansamas to courted celebrities.

WI name 18-member squad for preparatory camp ahead of India Tests

WI name 18-member squad for preparatory camp ahead of India Tests

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

Kraigg Brathwaite will continue to lead the side as Cricket West Indies (CWI) on Friday announced an 18-member squad for the preparatory camp ahead of the two-match Test series against India.

She's dead for us, says father after news of Anju's marriage to Pak pal

She's dead for us, says father after news of Anju's marriage to Pak pal

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

The father of Anju, a married Indian woman who travelled to Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province and married her Facebook friend there on Tuesday, said she was as good as dead for her family back home.

Children of invalid marriage entitled to parents' properties: SC

Children of invalid marriage entitled to parents' properties: SC

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

The judgement has dealt with the question whether the share of such children is limited only to the self-acquired property of their parents under Section 16(3) of the Hindu Marriage Act.

Bihar ex-MP gets life for twin murders: State helped accused, says SC

Bihar ex-MP gets life for twin murders: State helped accused, says SC

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

On August 18, the apex court convicted Singh in the case, overturning the orders of the trial court and the Patna high court that had acquitted him.

Asia Cup: Can India quell Pakistan's hostile pace challenge?

Asia Cup: Can India quell Pakistan's hostile pace challenge?

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

India's batters will have to counter a potent Pakistan bowling attack that can make an impact irrespective of the nature of the pitch.