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If Modi was educated, he wouldn't have...: Kejriwal

If Modi was educated, he wouldn't have...: Kejriwal

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

"If there is a valid degree of Modi, why Gujarat University is not showing it," Kejriwal asked.

People won't watch it if...: SC on The Kerala Story ban

People won't watch it if...: SC on The Kerala Story ban

Rediff.com12 May 2023

The Supreme Court on Friday sought replies of the West Bengal and Tamil Nadu governments on a plea of the producers of The Kerala Story challenging the ban in the two states.

Caste-based discrimination is now banned in US city of Seattle

Caste-based discrimination is now banned in US city of Seattle

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

Seattle is not only the first American city to ban caste discrimination but is the first jurisdiction at any level globally outside South Asia to do so.

CWG champion Sanjita handed 4-year doping ban

CWG champion Sanjita handed 4-year doping ban

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

Sanjita Chanu had tested positive for an anabolic steroid during an in-competition testing at the National Games in Gujarat in September-October last year.

What Is A Front-Running Scam?

What Is A Front-Running Scam?

Rediff.com4 Jan 2025

Front-running is a fraudulent practice where traders exploit advance knowledge of large client orders for personal profit.

Encroaching on others' rights, HC tells Jains seeking ban on meat ads

Encroaching on others' rights, HC tells Jains seeking ban on meat ads

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

The Bombay high court on Monday asked three Jain religious charitable trusts and a city resident practising Jainism why they were seeking to encroach on the rights of others by appealing for restrictions or ban on advertisements for meat and meat products in print and electronic media.

What is noise for Ganesh Chaturthi is noise for Eid too: HC

What is noise for Ganesh Chaturthi is noise for Eid too: HC

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

The Bombay high court said on Wednesday that if the use of loudspeakers and sound systems beyond permissible noise levels was harmful during the Ganesh festival then it also has the same effect during the Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi processions.

Deep State And Beyond: The Rise of Conspiracy Theories

Deep State And Beyond: The Rise of Conspiracy Theories

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

From bhikshus of Ashokan 3rd century BC and medieval Sufis to Oxfam, Omidyar and Soros now, non-State actors have any real power only when they work in conjunction with a real State, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

Sebi ban on Samir Jain, wife, 6 others stayed by SAT

Sebi ban on Samir Jain, wife, 6 others stayed by SAT

Rediff.com30 Apr 2023

The Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) has stayed the ban imposed by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) on Samir Jain, vice-chairman and managing director of Bennett, Coleman & Co (BCCL), his wife Meera Jain, and six others. BCCL owns news media organisations The Times of India, and The Economic Times. Last month, the regulator had refrained Jain from accessing the securities market for allegedly violating minimum public shareholding (MPS) norms in PNB Finance and Industries (PNBFIL) and Camac Commercial Company (CCIL), which are listed on the Calcutta Stock Exchange.

This chat is over now: All about ban on Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes

This chat is over now: All about ban on Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

Investment advisor Harsh Roongta will answer your queries on the ban on Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes and what you should be doing.

SC quashes MediaOne telecast ban, says criticism not anti-establishment

SC quashes MediaOne telecast ban, says criticism not anti-establishment

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

The Supreme Court on Wednesday quashed the Centre's denial of security clearance to Malayalam news channel MediaOne, and pulled up the ministry of home affairs for raising national security claims in "thin air" without facts.

Requests to EC: Ban on Amit Shah, Yogi; FIR against Kharge

Requests to EC: Ban on Amit Shah, Yogi; FIR against Kharge

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

With the election campaign in Karnataka witnessing a bitter war of words between the BJP and the Congress, both the parties rushed to the Election Commission, seeking ban on electioneering by top leaders of the other side.

US warns Taliban over decision to ban women from universities

US warns Taliban over decision to ban women from universities

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

The Taliban rulers on Tuesday banned university education for women nationwide, as they took decisive steps to crush their right to education and freedom.

Yasin Bhatkal planned to nuke Surat town, notes court, orders 'waging war' charge

Yasin Bhatkal planned to nuke Surat town, notes court, orders 'waging war' charge

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

A Delhi court has ordered framing of charges against banned terrorist organisation Indian Mujahideen's (IM) co-founder Yasin Bhatkal and several of its operatives, including Mohammed Danish Ansari, in a case of conspiring to wage war against India in 2012.

India reeling under cash crunch, but this mint can't print Rs 2,000 notes

India reeling under cash crunch, but this mint can't print Rs 2,000 notes

Rediff.com9 Dec 2016

In the third of a four-part series, Business Standard reporter travels to Nashik to assess how the currency press there is responding to demonetisation.

Hindu leader's arrest: Bangladesh detains 30 in lawyer's killing

Hindu leader's arrest: Bangladesh detains 30 in lawyer's killing

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

At least 30 suspects have been detained in Bangladesh's Chattogram city for their alleged involvement in the killing of a lawyer and attacking security personnel following the arrest of a prominent Hindu community leader. The violence erupted after Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, spokesperson for Bangladesh Sammilita Sanatani Jagran Jote, was denied bail and sent to jail in a sedition case. The lawyer, Assistant public prosecutor Saiful Islam, was killed during clashes between security personnel and Das' followers. The interim government has condemned the violence, urging people to remain calm and has ordered an investigation into the killing and appropriate legal measures.

SC nod for NRCB's data collection in prisons sans caste

SC nod for NRCB's data collection in prisons sans caste

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

Senior advocate S Muralidhar, appearing for the petitioner on whose plea the verdict was delivered, said a prayer in the application sought non-hinderance to the exercise of the NCRB data collection by the direction of caste reference removal from the registers.

Haryana panchayats issue letters banning Muslim traders

Haryana panchayats issue letters banning Muslim traders

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

Letters purportedly written by some panchayat heads in Haryana's Mahendergarh, Rewari and Jhajjar districts "banning" Muslim traders from their villages have surfaced online, amid communal tension in parts of the state.

The man who proposed the ban on Rs 500, 1,000 notes

The man who proposed the ban on Rs 500, 1,000 notes

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

'By demonetising higher denominations of currency notes, we have taken out the vehicle for corruption.' 'But the motive is still there.'

The Aamir Khan You Don't Know

The Aamir Khan You Don't Know

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

'Had anyone asked me if I was Aamir Khan, I would have admitted to it.' Senior movie journalist Roshmila Bhattacharya flips through the pages of her many interactions with Aamir Khan, who turned 60 on March 14.

Kuki-Meitei divide deepens as chaos reigns in Manipur

Kuki-Meitei divide deepens as chaos reigns in Manipur

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

Manipur experienced a year of intense turmoil in 2024, marked by escalating violence, displacement, and deepening divisions between the Meitei community in the valley and the Kuki tribes in the hills. The conflict, rooted in historical grievances and fueled by political tensions, resulted in numerous casualties, mob attacks, and drone strikes on civilian areas. The situation has led to widespread displacement, fear, and a sense of insecurity among the affected communities, with no signs of peace in sight.

'Stand up and applaud for one of the greatest all-rounders'

'Stand up and applaud for one of the greatest all-rounders'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

Dinesh Karthik called Ashwin one of the greatest all-rounders from India, expressing his happiness for the player's achievement.

Citing National Security, India Bans Chinese Cos

Citing National Security, India Bans Chinese Cos

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

The government believes firms which are subject to China's laws could be forced to hand over information to Beijing's security services.

Karnataka to review hijab ban, anti-conversion law, says Kharge Jr

Karnataka to review hijab ban, anti-conversion law, says Kharge Jr

Rediff.com24 May 2023

Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Wednesday said the orders and legislations enforced under the previous Bharatiya Janata Party regime like school textbook revision and anti-conversion laws, which are against the state's interest, would be revised or withdrawn by the new Congress government after reviewing them.

Obscene material is...: HC orders Customs to release Souza, Padamsee works

Obscene material is...: HC orders Customs to release Souza, Padamsee works

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

The court referred to a judgment passed by the Supreme Court 60 years ago wherein it was declared that in India, the angels and saints of Michelangelo do not need to be made to wear breeches before they can be viewed.

Will Bancroft open with Khawaja in Border-Gavaskar Trophy?

Will Bancroft open with Khawaja in Border-Gavaskar Trophy?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

With Green out with injury, Bancroft's chances have brightened.

Heeding Azad, Partition Could Have Been Prevented

Heeding Azad, Partition Could Have Been Prevented

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

Abul Kalam Azad chose not to contest Congress Presidency and to throw his weight behind Nehru, instead of Patel, a decision he would come to regret. Patel would have seen his plan through, while Nehru, in Azad's opinion 'gave Jinnah the opportunity to sabotage' it, notes Aakar Patel.

Kite flying a cultural activity, can't be banned: Delhi HC

Kite flying a cultural activity, can't be banned: Delhi HC

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

A bench of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Subramonium Prasad noted that the NGT has already imposed a complete ban on Chinese synthetic manjha and even the Delhi police has been issuing notifications in this regard

Crypto can't be legal tender; blanket ban not easy: IMF-FSB paper

Crypto can't be legal tender; blanket ban not easy: IMF-FSB paper

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

Crypto assets should not be granted official currency or legal tender status, the much-awaited synthesis paper by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Financial Stability Board (FSB) has said ahead of the G20 leadership summit under India's presidency. However, the report has argued against a blanket ban on activities linked to crypto assets, explaining that such a move can be costly as well as technically demanding to enforce. Central banks should avoid holding crypto assets in their official reserve as they pose a risk to monetary and global financial stability, according to the synthesis paper.

After TN, Karnataka too bans online gambling

After TN, Karnataka too bans online gambling

Rediff.com4 Sep 2021

The Karnataka Cabinet on Saturday decided to impose a ban on online gambling or betting. However, lottery and horse racing have not been prohibited.

Pakistan rolls out red-carpet for Zakir Naik

Pakistan rolls out red-carpet for Zakir Naik

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

Wanted for alleged money laundering charges, controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik has arrived in Pakistan on Monday morning at the invitation of the Government of Pakistan, amid tight security for his lecture series at Islamabad, Karachi and Lahore.

Why govt stopped co-op banks from changing 500/1,000 notes

Why govt stopped co-op banks from changing 500/1,000 notes

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

'Some co-operative banks are dominated by politicians and were reportedly being used to launder Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes.'

Bed of banned notes: Rs 97 crore in demonetised currency seized, 16 held

Bed of banned notes: Rs 97 crore in demonetised currency seized, 16 held

Rediff.com17 Jan 2018

The Uttar Pradesh government said prima facie no terror link had been established.

Construction activities banned, more curbs as Delhi's air quality worsens

Construction activities banned, more curbs as Delhi's air quality worsens

Rediff.com29 Oct 2022

The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) of Delhi stood at 398 at 11 am, worsening from 357 at 4 pm on Friday. It was 354 on Thursday, 271 on Wednesday, 302 on Tuesday and 312 on Monday (Diwali).

SC to decide if mere membership of banned group makes one a criminal

SC to decide if mere membership of banned group makes one a criminal

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

The Supreme Court on Thursday reserved its verdict on a batch of pleas, including those seeking review of some verdicts of 2011 which had held that mere membership of a banned organisation will not make a person criminal unless he resorts to violence or incites people to violence.

SC orders stricter anti-pollution curbs as Delhi AQI slips to 'severe+'

SC orders stricter anti-pollution curbs as Delhi AQI slips to 'severe+'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

An AQI of 400 or higher is deemed 'severe' and it can have an adverse effect on both healthy individuals and people who already have medical conditions.

Intelligence gaps, infiltration raise concerns post J-K tunnel site attack

Intelligence gaps, infiltration raise concerns post J-K tunnel site attack

Rediff.com27 Oct 2024

The attack, which claimed the lives of seven individuals, including a local doctor and two labourers from Bihar, has raised concerns about the unreported trend of local youths joining terrorist groups in Kashmir during this period.

NCERT drops portions related to RSS ban, Gandhi, Hindu-Muslim unity

NCERT drops portions related to RSS ban, Gandhi, Hindu-Muslim unity

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

"Gandhi's pursuit of Hindu-Muslim unity provoked Hindu extremists" and "Organisations like RSS were banned for some time" are among the texts missing from the class 12 political science textbook for the new academic session.

SC says membership of banned outfits is punishable, terms its 2011 verdicts bad in law

SC says membership of banned outfits is punishable, terms its 2011 verdicts bad in law

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

The Supreme Court on Friday held as bad in law its 2011 verdicts that ruled that mere membership of a banned organisation will not make a person criminal unless he resorts to violence or incites people to violence.

NDA Meets To Prepare For 2025 Bihar Polls

NDA Meets To Prepare For 2025 Bihar Polls

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

'There are differences over certain issues between the JD-U and BJP but we are in alliance and continuing.'