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No polls as of now, says SC, puts off electoral bond pleas to January

No polls as of now, says SC, puts off electoral bond pleas to January

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

A bench of Justices B R Gavai and Vikram Nath said the matter requires to be heard.

'Public AI infrastructure we create would help startups'

'Public AI infrastructure we create would help startups'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

'Similar to the case of the digital payment system where the government created a public platform and others joined in, we are exploring a similar structure to create a PPP platform where the compute required for AI could be accessed by the small player.'

SC dismisses plea against open ballot system in Rajya Sabha polls

SC dismisses plea against open ballot system in Rajya Sabha polls

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a PIL seeking to allow secret ballot in polls for the Rajya Sabha and state legislative councils, observing that the open ballot system is needed to "prevent cross voting and maintain party discipline".

Petition in HC against Dinakaran's candidature for RK Nagar bypoll

Petition in HC against Dinakaran's candidature for RK Nagar bypoll

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

A petition has been filed in the Madras high court against the candidature of All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam Deputy General Secretary TTV Dinakaran for the April 12 RK Nagar assembly by-election on the ground he had been penalised in Foreign Exchange Regulation Act cases.

'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.'

Animal welfare board withdraws 'cow hug day' call on Feb 14

Animal welfare board withdraws 'cow hug day' call on Feb 14

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

The Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) on Friday said it has withdrawn the appeal to celebrate February 14 as 'Cow Hug Day' following directions from the government amid widespread criticism on social media.

Jharkhand guv encouraging horse-trading by delaying ruling on Soren: UPA

Jharkhand guv encouraging horse-trading by delaying ruling on Soren: UPA

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

Stating that the ruling coalition is ready to face any situation, Congress leader and minister Banna Gupta requested the governor to clear the confusion.

After SC order, PSA against 26 people in J-K revoked

After SC order, PSA against 26 people in J-K revoked

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

The detenues are likely to be released on Saturday as some of them are lodged in prisons located outside the union territory in places like Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan, they said.

Jharkhand Guv likely to sign Soren's disqualification order today

Jharkhand Guv likely to sign Soren's disqualification order today

Rediff.com27 Aug 2022

Jharkhand Governor Ramesh Bais is likely to send the order of disqualification of Chief Minister Hemant Soren as an MLA to the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Saturday, Raj Bhavan sources said.

Prohibitory orders to be imposed in Mumbai from November 1

Prohibitory orders to be imposed in Mumbai from November 1

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

The order was issued on Thursday by the deputy commissioner of police (operations) in view of inputs received by the police about disturbance of peace, law and order, danger to human life and property, the official said.

Will Hemant Soren be disqualified? Guv to take a call today

Will Hemant Soren be disqualified? Guv to take a call today

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

The EC is believed to have told the Governor that Soren should be 'disqualified' as a legislator for violating electoral norms, they said.

Crackdown on child marriage: Assam girl kills self

Crackdown on child marriage: Assam girl kills self

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

At least 2,441 people have been arrested in the state till Monday in the continuing operation against child marriage, launched on February 3.

SC seeks EC's reply on plea against separate RS bypoll

SC seeks EC's reply on plea against separate RS bypoll

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

The bench said, "It is not an issue which can be taken up through an election petition and therefore, requires to be heard."

Hindus are tolerant but why are they tested every time, asks HC on Adipurush

Hindus are tolerant but why are they tested every time, asks HC on Adipurush

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

The Allahabad high court on Tuesday expressed concern over the way key characters of the epic Ramayana have been depicted in the controversial movie Adipurush, saying, "Hindus are tolerant but why they are tested every time?"

SC refers excommunication among Bohra Muslims to 9-judge bench

SC refers excommunication among Bohra Muslims to 9-judge bench

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

The Supreme Court on Friday referred the issue of the practice of excommunication in the Dawoodi Bohra community to a larger nine-judge bench.

Centre to take over 123 Delhi Waqf properties; won't allow it, says AAP's Khan

Centre to take over 123 Delhi Waqf properties; won't allow it, says AAP's Khan

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

Khan asserted that he will not allow the central government to take over the waqf properties.

Centre bans 138 betting apps, 94 illegal loan apps with Chinese links

Centre bans 138 betting apps, 94 illegal loan apps with Chinese links

Rediff.com5 Feb 2023

As per sources, the MHA recommended the MeitY this week to ban and block these apps, and the ministry subsequently initiated the process as per communication.

EC warns poll officials against leaking Aadhaar data of voters

EC warns poll officials against leaking Aadhaar data of voters

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

Days after rules were issued allowing linkage of Aadhaar with voters list to weed out duplicate entries, the Election Commission has warned of 'severe' disciplinary action against electoral registration officers for any leakages of physical forms filled by electors to share their Aadhaar details.

SC shield for Editors Guild from Manipur FIRs till Monday

SC shield for Editors Guild from Manipur FIRs till Monday

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

The Supreme Court on Wednesday protected four members of the Editors Guild of India against any coercive action till Monday in connection with two FIRs lodged against them in the state for offences, including promoting enmity between two communities.

SC asks Delhi police to not issue licence for sale, storage of firecrackers

SC asks Delhi police to not issue licence for sale, storage of firecrackers

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Delhi police not to issue temporary licences for sale and storage of any kind of firecrackers, saying when the city government has banned all firecrackers no distinction can be made on the basis of whether it is green or not.

6 arrested, 49 FIRs booked for anti-Modi posters in Delhi

6 arrested, 49 FIRs booked for anti-Modi posters in Delhi

Rediff.com22 Mar 2023

As per the allegations, some parts of Delhi also had posters with the caption Modi Hatao Desh Bachao.

J-K admin denies including non-locals to voter list

J-K admin denies including non-locals to voter list

Rediff.com20 Aug 2022

The clarification was issued through an advertisement in local dailies after facing political backlash, including from parties perceived close to the government.

No Muslim in India descendant of Aurangzeb: Fadnavis

No Muslim in India descendant of Aurangzeb: Fadnavis

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

'ow can Aurangzeb be our leader? Our king is only one and that is Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj'

Benami Act: All property registrations over Rs 30 lakh under scanner

Benami Act: All property registrations over Rs 30 lakh under scanner

Rediff.com14 Nov 2017

The top boss of the I-T department said that till now, the taxman has attached 621 properties, including some bank accounts, and the total amount involved in these cases, being probed under the Benami Transactions Act, is about Rs 1,800 crore.

Will EC agree to hold Mamata's election within 6 months?

Will EC agree to hold Mamata's election within 6 months?

Rediff.com20 May 2021

In case the EC doesn't hold elections within six months, the duration in which Banerjee has to become an MLA, the Trinamool Congress is ready with Plan B.

Kerala priests oppose papal edict on uniform holy mass

Kerala priests oppose papal edict on uniform holy mass

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

Over 300 priests of the Ernakulam-Angamaly archdiocese of the Syro-Malabar Church on Friday said they cannot accept the warning issued by the papal representative to celebrate Holy Mass in a uniform manner as prescribed by the synod or face consequences -- as it goes against their conscience.

AAP alleges Gambhir has two voter IDs, files complaint

AAP alleges Gambhir has two voter IDs, files complaint

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

BJP Delhi president Manoj Tiwari said the 'AAP is loosing elections' that is why it is raising such issues.

'It appears Canada has realised it has made a mistake'

'It appears Canada has realised it has made a mistake'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

'In today's world, it is difficult for public pressure to work against a country like India.'

Rahul sentenced in offence that was not serious: Gujarat HC told

Rahul sentenced in offence that was not serious: Gujarat HC told

Rediff.com29 Apr 2023

Justice Hemant Prachchhak of the high court took up the criminal revision application filed by Gandhi challenging the April 20 order of the sessions court.

Blasts hit two mosques in Pakistan, 58 killed

Blasts hit two mosques in Pakistan, 58 killed

Rediff.com30 Sep 2023

A powerful suicide blast ripped through a mosque in Pakistan's restive Balochistan province on Friday, killing at least 52 people and injuring over 50 others gathered to celebrate Prophet Muhammad's birthday, authorities said.

HC in fake news rules hearing: If effect of law is unconstitutional it has to go

HC in fake news rules hearing: If effect of law is unconstitutional it has to go

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

The Bombay high court on Thursday said that no matter how laudable or high the motives are while framing rules, if the effect of a rule or law is unconstitutional then it has to go.

'There is no crime called being 'anti-national'

'There is no crime called being 'anti-national'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

'Section 153A is not meant to protect fragile sentiments of the majority Hindu community who choose to get offended by slogans celebrating the success of the Pakistani cricket team.'

'India's cities highly segregated on the basis of caste and religion'

'India's cities highly segregated on the basis of caste and religion'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

'Government supplied public services are less likely to be found in neighbourhoods with high numbers of Scheduled Castes and Muslims.'

NIA busts ISIS-linked terror module in MP's Jabalpur; 3 held, weapons seized

NIA busts ISIS-linked terror module in MP's Jabalpur; 3 held, weapons seized

Rediff.com27 May 2023

The case is linked to the Bhopal terror funding case involving the proscribed organisation, Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh.

Online news portal booked for 'fake news' on migrants in Tamil Nadu

Online news portal booked for 'fake news' on migrants in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

According to a police release, Thirunindravur Police Station in Avadi has registered a case based on the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) IT wing member's complaint seeking action against the website CEO Rahul Rusan and editor Nupur Sharma.

Nobody should go to sleep on empty stomach, ensure foodgrains to all: SC to govt

Nobody should go to sleep on empty stomach, ensure foodgrains to all: SC to govt

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

A bench of Justices MR Shah and Hima Kohli directed the Centre to submit a fresh chart with the number of migrant and unorganised sector workers registered on eShram portal.

10 Easy Asanas For A Healthy 2024

10 Easy Asanas For A Healthy 2024

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

10 asanas you can try to master in 2024 and set the tone for a harmonious year ahead.

NCB busts Zambada, biggest LSD cartel on darknet, arrests 3

NCB busts Zambada, biggest LSD cartel on darknet, arrests 3

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

The Narcotics Control Bureau on Tuesday claimed to have busted the "biggest" darknet-based LSD cartel operating in India with the seizure of more than 13,000 blots and Rs 26 lakh in cash and the arrest of three persons.

UK to remove Chinese surveillance cameras from sensitive sites

UK to remove Chinese surveillance cameras from sensitive sites

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

It says the move builds on action taken last year to halt the installation of new equipment on the government estate and will provide "reassurance" that departments are removing surveillance equipment from sensitive sites.

2023 At The Movies: A Double Take

2023 At The Movies: A Double Take

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

It was a year of so many contradictions and contrasts that it became dangerous to talk about movies, people lost their heads discussing Friday releases, psychiatrists began dabbling in film criticism, and film critics turned into psychiatrists, says Sreehari Nair.