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Rekha shoots with Kapil Sharma

Rekha shoots with Kapil Sharma

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

A look at the top 10 tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Prasar Bharti chief, ex-SBI head in Lokpal search committee

Prasar Bharti chief, ex-SBI head in Lokpal search committee

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

The move assumes significance as the government decided to go ahead with the formation of the search committee despite Congress leader in Lok Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, boycotting meetings of the Lokpal selection panel.

Supreme Court refuses to stay President's NEET ordinance

Supreme Court refuses to stay President's NEET ordinance

Rediff.com27 May 2016

SC refuses urgent hearing of plea against NEET Ordinance.

'I cannot afford to make another mistake in life'

'I cannot afford to make another mistake in life'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2008

Monica Bedi on being evicted out of Bigg Boss.

Payal, Zulfi: Most dangerous people in Bigg Boss

Payal, Zulfi: Most dangerous people in Bigg Boss

Rediff.com6 Oct 2008

Sambhavna Seth tells us about her time in Bigg Boss 2.

AMU VC row: Can varsity be minority institution, SC asks

AMU VC row: Can varsity be minority institution, SC asks

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

"Can a university itself be termed as a minority institution," the SC asked during the hearing of a plea seeking a direction to quash the appointment of AMU vice-chancellor Lt Gen (Retd) Zameeruddin Shah.

Uttarakhand crisis: Rebel MLAs move court against disqualification

Uttarakhand crisis: Rebel MLAs move court against disqualification

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

The speaker had disqualified nine Congress MLAs under the anti-defection law hours after imposition of President's rule in the state on March 27, a day before the state government was scheduled to go for a floor test in the assembly.

Continue releasing 2000 cusecs of Cauvery water to TN: SC tells Karnataka

Continue releasing 2000 cusecs of Cauvery water to TN: SC tells Karnataka

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

The Supreme Court on Tuesday retained its direction to Karnataka to release 2000 cusecs of Cauvery water per day to Tamil Nadu till further orders.

K K Venugopal front-runner for Attorney General's post

K K Venugopal front-runner for Attorney General's post

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

Venugopal, who is the recipient of Padma Vibhushan and Padma Bhushan, is likely to represent as the top law officer for the second time, as he was one of the Additional Solicitors General during Morarji Desai's government.

When SC judges crooned for Kerala

When SC judges crooned for Kerala

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

More than Rs 10 lakh was collected during the fund raising event.

You are cutting at the root of democracy: Uttarakhand HC raps Centre

You are cutting at the root of democracy: Uttarakhand HC raps Centre

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

The court asked the Centre whether it was not "totally extraneous" for the Union government to be concerned over the disqualification of nine rebel MLAs and to "interfere" in the affairs of the state which has to be done only in "extraordinary instances".

Will Sahara manage to arrange the remaining Rs 9,000 cr?

Will Sahara manage to arrange the remaining Rs 9,000 cr?

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

Senior advocates Kapil Sibal and Mukul Rohatgi, appearing for Sahara, has sought time till August 15 for realisation of the cheque and giving a road map for depositing the remaining amount.

Congress can't claim Oppn leader post in LS: Attorney General

Congress can't claim Oppn leader post in LS: Attorney General

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

In bad news for Congress, Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi has opined that the party has no case for claiming the Leader of Opposition post, saying there is no precedent since the days of the first Lok Sabha when Jawaharlal Nehru was the Prime Minister.

PIX: Mouni Roy, Giaa Manek, Jeetendra at ITA awards

PIX: Mouni Roy, Giaa Manek, Jeetendra at ITA awards

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

Check out the star arrivals.

Don't appoint CVC, VC without our permission, SC tells Centre

Don't appoint CVC, VC without our permission, SC tells Centre

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Centre to take its prior "leave" before going ahead with the appointment of the Central Vigilance Commissioner and Vigilance Commissioner and also sought records pertaining to the selection process in a sealed cover.

Spice petition: Telecom tribunal notice to govt

Spice petition: Telecom tribunal notice to govt

Rediff.com22 Jan 2008

During the proceedings, Spice Telecom's counsel Mukul Rohatgi contended that DoT decided not to allow the licence as the operator had a turnover of only Rs 1,100 crore (Rs 11 billion). The decision was discriminatory, he said. However, Telecom Dispute Settlement and Appellate Tribunal declined to pass any interim relief to the firm.

SC to hear Zakia's plea against clean chit to Modi in Gujarat riots in Jan

SC to hear Zakia's plea against clean chit to Modi in Gujarat riots in Jan

Rediff.com3 Dec 2018

Zakia, the wife of Ehsan Jafri, an ex-MP who was killed in one of the worst incidents during the riots, has challenged the Gujarat high court's October 5, 2017 order rejecting her plea against the SIT's decision.

Porn ban: State cannot become the moral police, Centre tells SC

Porn ban: State cannot become the moral police, Centre tells SC

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

The NDA government, under attack for blocking porn sites, on Monday told the Supreme Court that it does not believe in a "totalitarian" state and cannot become moral police.

SC to deliver verdicts on Sabarimala, Rafale today

SC to deliver verdicts on Sabarimala, Rafale today

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

The Supreme Court is scheduled to pronounce on Thursday its verdicts on a batch of petitions seeking re-examination of its decision to allow entry of women of all age group in Kerala's Sabarimala Temple and a review of its judgment giving a clean chit to the Modi government in the Rafale fighter jet deal with French firm Dassault Aviation.

Justice JS Khehar sworn in as 44th Chief Justice of India

Justice JS Khehar sworn in as 44th Chief Justice of India

Rediff.com4 Jan 2017

President Pranab Mukherjee administered the oath of office and secrecy to Justice Kehar at the Darbar Hall of Rashtrapati Bhawan.

Ganesh fest: SC refuses to relax loudspeaker ban

Ganesh fest: SC refuses to relax loudspeaker ban

Rediff.com21 Sep 2007

A bench headed by Chief Justice K G Balakrishnan refused to give an early hearing to the petition filed by a Pune-based Ganesh mandal, which pleaded that noise level up to 40 decibels be allowed.

Going cashless? Watch out for these risks

Going cashless? Watch out for these risks

Rediff.com17 Dec 2016

Now that you have already downloaded mobile wallets and all set to go cashless/digital with your payments to the local grocer, cabbie, maid, etc, here's what you must watch out for, says Tripti Rai.

Siddhu moves SC seeking stay of conviction

Siddhu moves SC seeking stay of conviction

Rediff.com5 Jan 2007

He wishes to contest the forthcoming by-election from Amritsar parliamentary constituency in Punjab.

SC lifts embargo, allows Centre to appoint CVC, VC

SC lifts embargo, allows Centre to appoint CVC, VC

Rediff.com13 May 2015

The Supreme Court on Wednesday lifted its embargo and allowed the Centre to go ahead with the appointment of Central Vigilance Commissioner and a Vigilance Commissioner from the list of candidates shortlisted by it.

SC issues guidelines to make collegium system more transparent

SC issues guidelines to make collegium system more transparent

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

The Supreme Court on Wednesday came out with a slew of guidelines to improve the collegium system of appointment of judges in the higher judiciary to make it more transparent and accountable by asking the Centre to finalise a memorandum of procedure in consultation with the Chief Justice of India.

NY resolution: Is health your top priority?

NY resolution: Is health your top priority?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

Work will never end, but one day our life will.

Ex-SC judge Justice P C Ghose is India's first Lokpal

Ex-SC judge Justice P C Ghose is India's first Lokpal

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

Justices Dilip B Bhosale, Pradip Kumar Mohanty, Abhilasha Kumari and Ajay Kumar Tripathi have been appointed as judicial members in the anti-corruption ombudsman.

Ex-SC judge Justice P C Ghose likely to be India's first Lokpal

Ex-SC judge Justice P C Ghose likely to be India's first Lokpal

Rediff.com17 Mar 2019

Justice Ghose, who retired from the Supreme Court in May 2017, is a member of the National Human Rights Commission.

A Christmas feast that's good for your heart!

A Christmas feast that's good for your heart!

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

This Christmas, make an effort to have a heart-friendly feast, says Priyanka Rohatgi.

NIA did not ask Rohini Salian to go slow in Malegaon blast case: AG

NIA did not ask Rohini Salian to go slow in Malegaon blast case: AG

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi has rubbished allegations in the Supreme Court that Salian was pressurised by the National Investigation Agency to 'go slow' in the case.

Is BJP fine-tuning its line on nationalism?

Is BJP fine-tuning its line on nationalism?

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

'Since the general election is only two years away, the BJP will need a surefire plan of action -- and it cannot be either the Ram temple or ultra-nationalism,' says Amulya Ganguli.

SC refuses to stay Tamil Nadu's new law on Jallikattu

SC refuses to stay Tamil Nadu's new law on Jallikattu

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

In a relief to Jallikattu supporters, the Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to stay the new legislation passed recently by the Tamil Nadu assembly but warned the state government not to allow commotion on the streets, reminding that law and order was its prime duty.

AMU row: Centre to withdraw UPA's appeal, push for non-minority status

AMU row: Centre to withdraw UPA's appeal, push for non-minority status

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

The NDA govt told SC that it would withdraw the appeal filed by the erstwhile UPA govt challenging the Allahabad HC verdict holding the AMU as non-minority institution.

Rahul offers unconditional apology to SC for 'chowkidar chor hai' remark

Rahul offers unconditional apology to SC for 'chowkidar chor hai' remark

Rediff.com8 May 2019

In a fresh three-page affidavit, Gandhi said he holds the apex court in the "highest esteem and respect" and that he has never sought to do anything which interferes with the process of administration of justice.

Sahara urges SC to stall Aamby Valley auction

Sahara urges SC to stall Aamby Valley auction

Rediff.com9 Aug 2017

The Sahara Group had earlier sought 18 months' time to repay around Rs 9,000 crore balance amount of the principal amount of Rs 24,000 crore.

Justice J S Khehar appointed new Chief Justice

Justice J S Khehar appointed new Chief Justice

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

Justice J S Khehar will be sworn in on January 4 and will hold the tenure for over seven months till August 27, 2017.

PM biopic a hagiography, will affect polls: EC to SC

PM biopic a hagiography, will affect polls: EC to SC

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

The EC said 'there are several scenes depicting a major opposition party as corrupt and showing them in poor light. Their leaders have been depicted in such a manner that their identification is clear and obvious to the viewers'.

SC refuses to stay NEET ordinance; expresses 'deep displeasure' to government

SC refuses to stay NEET ordinance; expresses 'deep displeasure' to government

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

It also dismissed the plea for centralised counselling of successful candidates of various entrance tests, saying "50 per cent states have conducted their tests."

Ready to defer Karnataka bypolls: EC tells SC

Ready to defer Karnataka bypolls: EC tells SC

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

The Election Commission on Thursday said it will take 'immediate consequential steps' on bypolls to 15 Karnataka assembly seats after studying the order of the Supreme Court.

Consider other effective means than pellet guns: SC to Centre

Consider other effective means than pellet guns: SC to Centre

Rediff.com27 Mar 2017

The apex court asked Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi to file a detailed reply on what alternate effective steps could be taken to deal with such situation of agitating mobs in Jammu and Kashmir.