'These laws are equipped to suppress democracy'

'...by directing these draconian provisions against political and ideological opponents of the ruling group, minorities, and those who dare to dissent through and selective prosecution and......

'New Laws Will Make India A Police State'

'These new laws give complete (impunity) to the police.''Whatever little accountability the police had, all that is gone now.''There is no accountability mechanism against the police for abusing or......

Governors can't keep bills pending indefinitely: SC

Governors cannot be at liberty to keep bills pending indefinitely without any action, the Supreme Court has said while emphasising that the unelected Head of the State is entrusted with......

SC asks Punjab guv to decide on granting assent to Bills passed by assembly

The Supreme Court has directed Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit to decide on the Bills passed by the legislative assembly during its "constitutionally valid" session held on June 19 and 20,......

Cairn gets French court order to seize 20 Indian assets

In a setback to India, Britain's Cairn Energy Plc has secured a French court order to seize some 20 government properties in Paris to recover a part of the $1.7 billion due from New Delhi following......

Haryana job reservation law to shrink talent pool, say industry

Now the problem of demand chasing supply would kick in because there are very few locals who would fit into the specified criteria. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com The recent job......

How the 2019 poll ad campaigns will be different

'Last time, there was an incumbent and a challenger. This year, the roles have been reversed.''The challenger is the incumbent and the ones ruling then are now the challengers.''So, the realities......

The Events of 2018

A glance back at some important events that occurred in 2018. Year End Specials   Kindly click on the image below to view the relevant story. #1 SC vs SC: When four judges held presser......