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India determined to protect its sovereignty: Rajnath on Ladakh row

India determined to protect its sovereignty: Rajnath on Ladakh row

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

The defence minister also said that India attaches importance to peaceful resolution of differences through dialogue and is committed to respect various agreements inked for maintenance of peace along the borders.

Dalit's death: Kin take body after government accepts demands

Dalit's death: Kin take body after government accepts demands

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

The body was taken to Vankar's hometown Unjha in Mehasana district, where his last rites will be performed later on Monday, Subodh Parmar of the Dalit Adhikar Manch said.

Activists question cops, govt on Hyderabad encounter

Activists question cops, govt on Hyderabad encounter

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

The encounter is an attempt by authorities to distract people from the government's failures to safeguard women's rights, the activists said.

Opposition's 'people's agenda' to take on Modi

Opposition's 'people's agenda' to take on Modi

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

Some of the key proposals of the agenda relate to transforming the banking sector, addressing agrarian distress, countering hate crimes and discrimination, and spurring employment generation.

DLF deposits Rs 50 cr with Supreme Court; To pay rest by Nov 25

DLF deposits Rs 50 cr with Supreme Court; To pay rest by Nov 25

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

In August, the Supreme Court had said that the total amount should be deposited within 3 months with its Registry, pending the outcome of the appeal filed by the DLF against the May 19 order of Competition Appellate Tribunal's upholding the penalty imposed by CCI.

Amnesty slams AK-47 use in Mudigonda firing

Amnesty slams AK-47 use in Mudigonda firing

Rediff.com4 Aug 2007

Post-mortem on the bodies of the seven police firing victims showed that two victims received three bullets each while another victim was hit by two bullets.

Ball tampering saga: Faf appeals against ICC's decision

Ball tampering saga: Faf appeals against ICC's decision

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

Cricket South Africa (CSA) has confirmed that Proteas captain, Faf du Plessis, has appealed the decision of the ICC Match Referee which found him guilty of a breach of Article 2.2.9 of the ICC Code of Conduct. Faf was charged with ball tampering last week after footage emerged from the Hobart Test of him applying saliva to the ball with a mint in his mouth. "Faf has decided to appeal the match referee's decision after he and his legal team had studied the written reasons provided by the match referee." commented CSA Chief Executive, Haroon Lorgat.

RBI's autonomy and image 'dented beyond repair'

RBI's autonomy and image 'dented beyond repair'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2017

RBI staff tell Governor Urjit Patel that the central bank's image of efficiency and independence has 'gone into smithereens in no time.'

Kumaraswamy announces SIT probe into audio clip ro

Kumaraswamy announces SIT probe into audio clip ro

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

The speaker told Kumaraswamy that "this (SIT) should not lead to a witch-hunt. The probe should be only to establish the truth."

RTI activist's murder: BJP MP named in CBI chargesheet

RTI activist's murder: BJP MP named in CBI chargesheet

Rediff.com21 Dec 2013

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Saturday filed a chargesheet against sitting Bharatiya Janata Party MP Dinu Bogha Solanki in connection with the murder of RTI activist Amit Jethwa who had waged a crusade against illegal mining in Gir forest, the last abode of Asiatic lions.

SC may order SIT probe in activists' arrest if evidence found 'cooked up'

SC may order SIT probe in activists' arrest if evidence found 'cooked up'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

"Every criminal investigation is based on allegations and we have to see whether there is some material," the court said.

'I smell a fake encounter'

'I smell a fake encounter'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

'If you question the police you become an anti-national and that is ridiculous.' 'Either you say we live by the Constitution or you say the State will not follow the Constitution.'

Trump picks Kavanaugh to succeed Kennedy as US Supreme Court judge

Trump picks Kavanaugh to succeed Kennedy as US Supreme Court judge

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

Trump picked Justice Kavanaugh from his original list of 25 judges, which also included prominent Indian-American judge Amul Thapar, from which he had said he would nominate for any vacancy in the Supreme Court.

Parliament session may be extended to push important bills

Parliament session may be extended to push important bills

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

The current session of Parliament may be extended to enable the passage of bills, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Venkaiah Naidu told Bharatiya Janata Party MPs in New Delhi on Tuesday.

No abnormal increase in high court vacancies: Govt

No abnormal increase in high court vacancies: Govt

Rediff.com29 Oct 2016

'The average annual rate of appointment of high courts judges has increased by 63 per cent.'

Lokpal: SC seeks Centre's response on NGO's plea

Lokpal: SC seeks Centre's response on NGO's plea

Rediff.com31 Mar 2014

The Supreme Court on Monday sought response from the Centre on a petition filed by an NGO questioning the entire selection process for appointment of chairperson and members of the Lokpal and seeking its stay.

Will this Budget lower income tax?

Will this Budget lower income tax?

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

The budget-making exercise offers golden opportunities despite challenges, observes Shankar Acharya, former chief economic adviser to the Government of India.

26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed to walk free from house arrest

26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed to walk free from house arrest

Rediff.com23 Nov 2017

The board rejected the government's plea to extend his detention for another 3 months.

Why Stalin Wants NEET To Go

Why Stalin Wants NEET To Go

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

The real battle for NEET abolition can take much more time and energy, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

'Sharif vows to clear children's names in Panama Papers issue'

'Sharif vows to clear children's names in Panama Papers issue'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has vowed to have the name of his three children cleared in the 'Panama Papers' issue.

The troubling legacy of Ranjan Gogoi

The troubling legacy of Ranjan Gogoi

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

'Under Justice Gogoi's tenure, the Supreme Court has gone from an institution that was at least formally committed to the protection of individual rights as its primary task, to an institution that speaks the language of the executive, and has become indistinguishable from the executive,' warns Gautam Bhatia.

Justice Jasti Chelameswar to demit office tomorrow

Justice Jasti Chelameswar to demit office tomorrow

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

Justice Chelameswar led three senior judges to an unprecedented press conference, mounting a virtual revolt against CJI Dipak Misra.

Lakhvi still in detention: Pak high commissioner

Lakhvi still in detention: Pak high commissioner

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

Basit gave assurance that the country's judiciary would take action against him

'Powerful people in Pakistan don't like me'

'Powerful people in Pakistan don't like me'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

'I criticise the interference of the army in politics.' 'But the people know I am not anti-Pakistan.' 'Public support is my biggest strength.'

'Darkest day in the history of India's judiciary'

'Darkest day in the history of India's judiciary'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

'Even the ruling party -- if it really respects the independence of the judiciary and democracy -- should support this impeachment motion.'

'Congress is more responsible for Ram mandir than BJP'

'Congress is more responsible for Ram mandir than BJP'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

'We all know that when the Babri Masjid was demolished, P V Narasimha Rao was prime minister.' 'He did not do anything to stop the demolition.'

SC panel to hear harassment allegations against CJI

SC panel to hear harassment allegations against CJI

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

Justice S A Bobde, the senior-most judge of the Supreme Court, along with N V Ramana and Indira Banerjee will conduct an in-house inquiry into the allegations of sexual harassment levelled against Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi.

How India can realise its true potential

How India can realise its true potential

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

Sanjeev Nayyar offers a roster of things to do to see the India of our dreams.

Delhi law minister's move to call judges' meet sparks row

Delhi law minister's move to call judges' meet sparks row

Rediff.com7 Jan 2014

Caught in a row, Delhi Law Minister Somnath Bharti on Tuesday defended his move to convene a meeting of all judges of Delhi courts, arguing his aim was to improve the justice delivery system and not to undermine the judiciary.

Migrant unrest: Maha scribe held for 'misleading' report gets bail

Migrant unrest: Maha scribe held for 'misleading' report gets bail

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

Rahul Kulkarni, journalist with a Marathi news channel, was arrested by Mumbai Police on Wednesday, a day after several migrant workers gathered near Bandra station in Mumbai demanding that they be sent back to their home towns.

J&K sex racket: Mattoo sent to CBI custody

J&K sex racket: Mattoo sent to CBI custody

Rediff.com21 Jun 2006

The two, if convicted, will have to undergo three months imprisonment or pay a fine of Rs 20,000 or both.

10 books to look forward to in 2018

10 books to look forward to in 2018

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

There are several books that Aakar Patel wishes were being written but aren't. Fortunately, there's plenty coming up this year that he's eagerly awaiting.

Time for talks is over, world needs to act: Modi at climate meet

Time for talks is over, world needs to act: Modi at climate meet

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday gave a clarion call for a "global people's movement" to bring about a behavioral change to deal with climate change as he made a path-breaking pledge to more than double India's non-fossil fuel target to 400 gigawatts.

SC refuses to accept Justice Karnan's plea against jail term

SC refuses to accept Justice Karnan's plea against jail term

Rediff.com19 May 2017

The petition was held as "not maintainable" by the apex court registry.

Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi: A rebel with a cause

Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi: A rebel with a cause

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

Having declared democracy in danger at a famous press conference in January, the newly sworn-in chief justice's stint of 1 year and 44 days will be keenly watched for what he does to defend this ideal

8 simple steps to become a confident investor

8 simple steps to become a confident investor

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

Some pointers which will help an individual start her investment journey with confidence.

FIR against celebs: Tharoor writes to PM, expresses strong protest

FIR against celebs: Tharoor writes to PM, expresses strong protest

Rediff.com8 Oct 2019

Tharoor urged Modi to take a public stand welcoming dissent and assure the nation of his "commitment to upholding Freedom of Expression even when it involves disagreement with you or your government."

From the next CJI: The Vision of Justice

From the next CJI: The Vision of Justice

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

'The Vision of Justice was indeed attained in the courtroom.' 'Not once, but multiple times.' 'But has it translated into reality?' 'Has the success of these sterling verdicts reached the ground?' asks Justice Ranjan Gogoi, the next Chief Justice of India.