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Rape of 5-yr-old in Delhi: 2 convicts get 20-yr jail

Rape of 5-yr-old in Delhi: 2 convicts get 20-yr jail

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

On April 15, 2013, the convicts had shoved objects in the victim's private parts and leaving her in a house believing she was dead. The child was rescued 40 hours later on April 17 and had to undergo multiple surgeries at All India Institute of Medical Sciences hospital in Delhi.

Nirbhaya convicts silent on last meeting with family

Nirbhaya convicts silent on last meeting with family

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

Jail officials said that after the death warrants were issued, the convicts were asked when they would like to meet their respective families for the last time, but none of them has responded yet. They are scheduled to be hanged on February 1.

'This regime wants to make India a dictatorship'

'This regime wants to make India a dictatorship'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2020

'By manipulating India's electoral laws, the aim of the Modi government is to weaken democracy to such an extent that it ultimately crumbles.'

Vinod Rai: 'No one better than Ganguly to lead BCCI'

Vinod Rai: 'No one better than Ganguly to lead BCCI'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

Having cut off the "umbilical cord" that tied him to the Board, the former Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) spoke to PTI on a range of issues from "giving a free hand" to the Virat Kohli-Ravi Shastri duo, Anil Kumble's exit as national coach, his frosty relationship with colleague Diana Edulji, sexual harassment allegations against BCCI CEO Rahul Johri and difficulties in implementing the Supreme Court-mandated Lodha recommendations.

Centre, EC take contrary stands in SC on electoral bonds

Centre, EC take contrary stands in SC on electoral bonds

Rediff.com10 Apr 2019

'Secrecy allowed in the electoral bonds scheme legalises anonymity'

Supreme Court pulls up BCCI over reluctance to accept Lodha panel recommendations

Supreme Court pulls up BCCI over reluctance to accept Lodha panel recommendations

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

The BCCI submitted a 60-page affidavit to the Supreme Court in which it stated it's opposition to certain points in the Lodha Committee report including one association and one vote for each state and also the inclusion of a representative of the Comptroller and auditor general (CAG) in the Board.

How much black money is stashed abroad?

How much black money is stashed abroad?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

The studies found that sectors with the highest unaccounted income included real estate, mining, pharmaceuticals, pan masala, gutkka and tobacco, bullion and commodity markets, film industry, educational institutes and professionals.

Lodha Panel to BCCI: Deadline for forming Apex Council Dec 15

Lodha Panel to BCCI: Deadline for forming Apex Council Dec 15

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

The Supreme Court-appointed Lodha Committee has given the BCCI a second set of timelines besides setting a December 15 deadline for conducting AGM and forming an Apex Council. The decision was taken during a committee meeting on Sunday.

A-G criticises SC for 'its dependence on Constitutional morality'

A-G criticises SC for 'its dependence on Constitutional morality'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2018

He added that if the Constitutional morality still breathes, first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru's fear that Supreme Court will become the third chamber of Parliament might come true.

Full Text: President's address to nation on the eve of Republic Day

Full Text: President's address to nation on the eve of Republic Day

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

Here's the full text of address to the nation by President Ram Nath Kovind on the eve of the Republic Day 2022.

Best moments: Obama's first term in the White House

Best moments: Obama's first term in the White House

Rediff.com7 Nov 2012

Official White House photographer Pete Souza has used his incredible access to document Obama's journey, capturing both the tense moments and the lighter ones to provide a behind-the-scenes look at his presidency.

Anachronistic Art 370 encouraged terrorism: Jaishankar

Anachronistic Art 370 encouraged terrorism: Jaishankar

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

Writing in the United Kingdom's 'Financial Times' newspaper on Tuesday, the minister sought to counter criticism over Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government's announcement over the "anachronistic provision" last month, which he said had resulted in socio-economic injustice due to the inability to apply national laws in Jammu and Kashmir.

BCCI moves SC seeking funds for Rajkot Test

BCCI moves SC seeking funds for Rajkot Test

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

The Board of Control for Cricket in India, on Tuesday, moved the Supreme Court seeking disbursal of funds for conducting Rajkot Test that starts on Wednesday.

BCCI asks state associations to discuss Lodha panel report

BCCI asks state associations to discuss Lodha panel report

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

Rattled by the recommended sweeping reforms to its structure by the Supreme Court-appointed Justice Lodha Committee, the Cricket Board has advised its affiliated state units to convene a meeting of its managing committee before this month end to discuss its implications. "You are aware that the Justice Lodha Committee appointed by the Honourable Supreme Court has submitted its report and we have received a copy of the same," BCCI secretary Anurag Thakur has written in his letter to all the Board's affiliated units.

The ticking time bombs in the Constitution

The ticking time bombs in the Constitution

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

The Constitution is a terrific document, but it is also one that has suppressed the Hindu majoritarian sentiment. We are living through times when this suppression is being popularly rejected, notes Aakar Patel.

Barack Obama's years in the White House

Barack Obama's years in the White House

Rediff.com10 Oct 2012

Official White House photographer Pete Souza has used his incredible access to document Obama's journey, capturing both the tense moments and the lighter ones to provide a behind-the-scenes look at his presidency.

'For the first time Muslim men will be held accountable'

'For the first time Muslim men will be held accountable'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

'Congress gave Muslim conservatism support and here the BJP saw a window of opportunity'

Sabarimala once more

Sabarimala once more

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

'If enough people defy the law and insist on flouting fundamental rights guaranteed by the Constitution in the name of religion and custom, does that endow a bigoted, unjust demand with merit?', asks Shuma Raha.

SC dismisses Nirbhaya convicts' curative pleas

SC dismisses Nirbhaya convicts' curative pleas

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

A five-judge Bench of Justices NV Ramana, Arun Mishra, RF Nariman, R Banumathi and Ashok Bhushan heard the petition filed by Vinay Sharma and Mukesh Singh. The duo had moved a curative petition in the top court after a Delhi court issued death warrants in their names for their hanging on January 22.

Srinivasan cannot represent BCCI in ICC meeting, says Supreme Court

Srinivasan cannot represent BCCI in ICC meeting, says Supreme Court

Rediff.com17 Apr 2017

Former Board of Control for Cricket in India president Narayanswami Srinivasan cannot represent the Board at the International Cricket Council's meeting next week as he has been held guilty of conflict of interest, the Supreme Court said.

Uniform civil code neither necessary nor desirable: Law panel

Uniform civil code neither necessary nor desirable: Law panel

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

The panel suggested changes in laws relating to marriage, divorce, alimony, and marriageable age for men and women.

As protests enter 5th day, Kerala cops may summon rape-accused bishop

As protests enter 5th day, Kerala cops may summon rape-accused bishop

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

Slamming the public outcry over the alleged delay in action against Jalandhar Bishop, Auxilary Bishop of Changanassery Archdiocese, Thomas Tharayil sought to know whether declaring a person guilty without an investigation and trial was also a new Kerala model.

Judges' strength inadequate to deal with rising cases: SC

Judges' strength inadequate to deal with rising cases: SC

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

Filing of cases before the Supreme Court has risen so sharply over the past decades that the strength of judges was proving inadequate to deal with the backlog, the Supreme Court said on Wednesday.

PoK-linked London Bridge attacker was 'ISIS fighter'

PoK-linked London Bridge attacker was 'ISIS fighter'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2019

'The person who carried out the London attack... was a fighter from the Islamic State, and did so in response to calls to target citizens of coalition countries,' the ISIS statement read.

BCCI chief may have committed perjury, observes SC

BCCI chief may have committed perjury, observes SC

Rediff.com15 Dec 2016

The Supreme Court on Thursday observed that Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) chairman Anurag Thakur prima facie appears to have committed matter of perjury in relation to demanding an intervention via a letter from the International Cricket Council (ICC) in order to sidestep the implementation of the Justice (Retd.) R M Lodha-led committee recommendations.

SC to BCCI: Fall in line with Lodha report and save trouble!

SC to BCCI: Fall in line with Lodha report and save trouble!

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

The Supreme Court has urged the Board of Control for Cricket in India to follow the recommendations of the Justice R M Lodha Committee and "save trouble".

Apple executive shot dead by cops in UP, cremated

Apple executive shot dead by cops in UP, cremated

Rediff.com30 Sep 2018

The two constables were arrested and dismissed from the job and a first information report was registered in the matter on the basis of a complaint by Sana Khan.

SC refuses to stay doctors' nation-wide strike

SC refuses to stay doctors' nation-wide strike

Rediff.com25 Jun 2012

A bench of justices H L Gokhale and Gyan Sudha Misra, however, hoped the doctors would desist from going ahead with the proposed strike in the interest of the general public.

Mumbai, Saurashtra will be able to vote on rotation basis: BCCI COA

Mumbai, Saurashtra will be able to vote on rotation basis: BCCI COA

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

The likes of Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) or Saurashtra Cricket Association (SCA) may have lost their full membership status but they will get a chance to vote at Board of Control for Cricket in India's annual general meeting on rotation basis.

Does the IOA want to finish Mumbai hockey?

Does the IOA want to finish Mumbai hockey?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

'Indian hockey will lose out on one of its most important nurseries of good hockey talent.'

Mercedes hit-and-run: Teen driver gets bail

Mercedes hit-and-run: Teen driver gets bail

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

A teenager, who had allegedly run over a 32-year-old man with his father's Mercedes, on Tuesday succeeded in securing bail in his third attempt.

Now, a historian, a retired auditor and a financial executive will run BCCI

Now, a historian, a retired auditor and a financial executive will run BCCI

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

A historian, a retired auditor and a financial executive were among four people named by India's highest court on Monday to run the country's cricket board (BCCI).

The Ultimate Lata Mangeshkar Playlist

The Ultimate Lata Mangeshkar Playlist

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

Sukanya Verma presents a playlist of 100 Lata Mangeshkar songs from different decades of Hindi films -- songs that make me sing, smile, sob and sigh.

Mercedes hit-and-run: Teen's bail rejected, 'bad parenting' blamed

Mercedes hit-and-run: Teen's bail rejected, 'bad parenting' blamed

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

Sources privy to the proceedings said the board pulled up the parents of the boy, who has just turned major, saying they had promoted his habit of driving even when he was minor.

'Biden knows Kamala is ready to be President'

'Biden knows Kamala is ready to be President'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

'She'll probably be leading some significant portfolio from the White House, the way that Vice President Biden did in the Obama White House.'

SC to hear whether WhatsApp message be treated as petition

SC to hear whether WhatsApp message be treated as petition

Rediff.com5 May 2016

"We don't use WhatsApp. You came here from the United States for this matter?" the CJI asked the advocate who instantly replied in the affirmative.

UK law firms may set shop in India

UK law firms may set shop in India

Rediff.com1 Nov 2008

Chief Justice of India K G Balakrishnan has said that UK law firms could be allowed to operate in India but a final decision in the matter would have to be taken by the Indian Bar Council.

BIG jolt for BCCI as Lodha panel asks banks to halt disbursements

BIG jolt for BCCI as Lodha panel asks banks to halt disbursements

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

Fuming at the defiance of its recommendations, the Supreme Court-appointed Lodha panel directed banks, where the Board of Control for Cricket in India holds accounts, not to disburse any funds for the financial decisions taken by the Board at its Special General Meeting in Mumbai on September 30.

Stalin Needs to Think Fast, Act Faster

Stalin Needs to Think Fast, Act Faster

Rediff.com4 Sep 2021

Good intentions and elaborate roadmaps apart, there is an urgent need for the Tamil Nadu chief minister to come up with branded schemes like MGR's meal scheme, asserts N Sathiya Moorthy.

No mention of Jaitley in Delhi govt's probe report on DDCA

No mention of Jaitley in Delhi govt's probe report on DDCA

Rediff.com27 Dec 2015

Jaitley, who headed the DDCA between 1999 and 2013, has been under opposition attack even though he has maintained his innocence.