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Cong latches on to judge's observation to demand full probe into Rafale deal

Cong latches on to judge's observation to demand full probe into Rafale deal

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

Gandhi's remarks came after the Supreme Court gave clean chit to the Modi government on the purchase of 36 fully-loaded Rafale fighter jets from French company Dassault Aviation.

Nipah virus claims 10 lives in Kerala, 2 deaths not confirmed

Nipah virus claims 10 lives in Kerala, 2 deaths not confirmed

Rediff.com22 May 2018

A total of 116 persons, who had come in contact with some of the infected persons, have been put under quarantine-- 94 in their homes and 22 in various hospitals, the sources said.

Amid spike in Covid cases, India boosts health infrastructure

Amid spike in Covid cases, India boosts health infrastructure

Rediff.com28 Mar 2020

Even though the Health Ministry and Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) have been insisting that there is 'no solid evidence' of community transmission so far, the government has started scaling up health infrastructure to deal with any situation.

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.

Life term for 'India's Most Wanted' host for killing wife

Life term for 'India's Most Wanted' host for killing wife

Rediff.com20 Dec 2017

Ilyasi's wife Anju was rushed to a hospital on January 11, 2000 with stab wounds she received at her East Delhi residence.

SC to hear Sabarimala review pleas on November 13

SC to hear Sabarimala review pleas on November 13

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

Earlier the court had noted that there were 19 review petitions pending in the matter.

Sabarimala verdict: SC to decide date of hearing review petitions tomorrow

Sabarimala verdict: SC to decide date of hearing review petitions tomorrow

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

A five-judge constitution bench by a ratio of 4:1 had held that women of all age groups should be allowed entry inside Kerala's Sabarimala Temple.

SC refers Article 370 pleas to Constitution bench

SC refers Article 370 pleas to Constitution bench

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

The bench will be headed by Justice N V Ramana and also comprise Justices S K Kaul, R Subhash Reddy, B R Gavai and Surya Kant.

No urgent hearing of plea seeking review of Sabarimala verdict

No urgent hearing of plea seeking review of Sabarimala verdict

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

The bench said the review petition can only be taken up after the Dussehra vacation.

Fundraiser for Obama in Pittsburgh

Fundraiser for Obama in Pittsburgh

Rediff.com25 Sep 2008

The Indian American community in Pittsburgh, Pennsylavania held a small reception/fundraiser for Democratic Presidential candidate Senator Barack Obama recently.

SC refuses to interfere with deportation of 7 Rohingyas to Myanmar

SC refuses to interfere with deportation of 7 Rohingyas to Myanmar

Rediff.com4 Oct 2018

"We are not inclined to interfere on the decision taken," the apex court said.

Bullet-ridden body of Army jawan abducted by terrorists found

Bullet-ridden body of Army jawan abducted by terrorists found

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

Aurangzeb was abducted when he was on his way home in Rajouri district for Eid celebrations.

SC dismisses Rafale review petitions, says they 'lack merit'

SC dismisses Rafale review petitions, says they 'lack merit'

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

A three-judge bench presided by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and comprising of Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul and K M Joseph said that it was not their job to go into the issue of pricing of the fighter planes.

Patanjali struggles to meet demand for products

Patanjali struggles to meet demand for products

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

The company has a network of 4,000 distributors, 10,000 stores and 100 mega marts.

I deserve chances consistently in ODIs: Rahane

I deserve chances consistently in ODIs: Rahane

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

'The point is that if as a player I have always played for the team, then I deserve chances more consistently. That's the least I am asking.'

SC to hear pleas seeking review of Rafale verdict on Feb 26

SC to hear pleas seeking review of Rafale verdict on Feb 26

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

The trio said the top court had relied upon 'patently incorrect' claims made by the government in an unsigned note given in a sealed cover in the court.

The message from migrant labourers killings in Kashmir

The message from migrant labourers killings in Kashmir

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

'The terrorists will allow only those who practice their tenets to live in Kashmir,' argues Brigadier S K Chatterji (retd).

With 1,752 COVID-19 cases, India sees biggest single-day jump; toll 723

With 1,752 COVID-19 cases, India sees biggest single-day jump; toll 723

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

A total of 37 deaths were reported since Thursday evening of which 14 fatalities were reported from Maharashtra, nine from Gujarat, three from Uttar Pradesh, two each from Andhra Pradesh, Delhi, Madhya Pradesh,Tamil Nadu and Telengana and one from Karnataka, ministry data stated.

West Indies tour: Time for a new chapter in Indian cricket

West Indies tour: Time for a new chapter in Indian cricket

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

After their below par showing in the World Cup, some senior Indian players are living on borrowed time.

RBI initiates inspection of Syndicate Bank

RBI initiates inspection of Syndicate Bank

Rediff.com5 Aug 2014

Admitting that there are governance issues in the public sector banks, RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan underlined the need for improving transparency in sanction of loans.

After FYUP row, DU colleges to begin new session on Monday

After FYUP row, DU colleges to begin new session on Monday

Rediff.com20 Jul 2014

After the ambitious Four Year Undergraduate programme became history for the Delhi University, the chaos and confusion over the course seems to have settled down as the new academic session is all set to begin on Monday.

CBI vs CBI: After SC push, Verma replies to CVC findings

CBI vs CBI: After SC push, Verma replies to CVC findings

Rediff.com19 Nov 2018

The bench made clear that it will not shift the schedule date of hearing and asked him to file his response 'as quickly as possible' during the day by 4 pm itself to enable it to peruse the reply.

Restrictions to continue in Kashmir on I-Day

Restrictions to continue in Kashmir on I-Day

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

Additional Director General of Jammu and Kashmir Police Munir Khan said restrictions in Jammu have been completely lifted.

'I don't love my wife or kid. Please help'

'I don't love my wife or kid. Please help'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

Mind/life coach, NLP trainer and Mental Health Guru Anu Krishna encourages you to talk about your problems and offers solutions.

Venezuela: Before the Implosion

Venezuela: Before the Implosion

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

As Venezuelans continue to flee the starvation, crime and the horrific inflation that continues to mark the worst crisis it has ever faced, Radha Biswas looks back at a devastated country she continues to love deeply.

Shivakumar's ED custody extended till Sep 17

Shivakumar's ED custody extended till Sep 17

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

Shivakumar, arrested on September 3 by the ED, was produced before the court on the expiry of his 9-day custodial interrogation by the agency.

Centre moves SC against verdict negating protection to forces

Centre moves SC against verdict negating protection to forces

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

The apex court in its verdict delivered on July 8 last year had given the state police liberty to probe the role of armed forces in alleged encounter cases in areas where the AFSPA is in force.

Rahul seeks closure of contempt case; verdict reserved

Rahul seeks closure of contempt case; verdict reserved

Rediff.com10 May 2019

Senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi, appearing for Lekhi, told the bench that the apology tendered by Gandhi should be rejected and action must be taken against him as per the law.

Babri case: Charges against Advani and others to be framed on Tuesday

Babri case: Charges against Advani and others to be framed on Tuesday

Rediff.com29 May 2017

While directing the accused to present themselves in person, the judge had said no application for adjournment or exemption from personal appearance shall be entertained.

Decide on FIRs against Mishra, others by Thursday: HC to police

Decide on FIRs against Mishra, others by Thursday: HC to police

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

The apex court lashed out at the law enforcing agencies for allowing the 'instigators of violence' to get away and said they should act as per law without waiting for somebody's nod.

Is this the beginning of the end of Dhoni's career?

Is this the beginning of the end of Dhoni's career?

Rediff.com27 Oct 2018

;It's a given that Dhoni won't be around when the next ICC World T20 happens in Australia in 2020.' 'So, there wasn't any point continuing with him if he will not play World T20.'

In 30 seconds, SC defers Ayodhya hearing to January 10

In 30 seconds, SC defers Ayodhya hearing to January 10

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

The apex court said an appropriate bench constituted by it will pass an order on January 10 for fixing the date of hearing in the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute title case.

SC to hear Tamil Nadu's plea against NGT order to reopen Sterlite plant

SC to hear Tamil Nadu's plea against NGT order to reopen Sterlite plant

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

A bench of Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and Justice S K Kaul said the case will be heard on January 8.

CBI moves SC seeking review of bail to Chidambaram

CBI moves SC seeking review of bail to Chidambaram

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

The top court had granted bail to Chidambaram in the case lodged by the CBI saying he is neither a 'flight risk' nor is there a possibility of 'his abscondence from the trial'.

'Centre trying to derail Telangana process'

'Centre trying to derail Telangana process'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

The Centre is under fire for its "political move" of redrawing boundaries to form a new Rayala Telangana state. Vicky Nanjappa speaks to miffed Congress MP Madhu Yashki Goud, Telangana Rashtra Samithi's K T Rama Rao and YSR Congress President Jaganmohan Reddy

Checklist: CBI's dismal track record at investigations

Checklist: CBI's dismal track record at investigations

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

In the wake of the 2G acquittals, here are a few high-profile cases in which question marks were raised by various courts over the CBI's probe.

There's a time to speak, time to remain quiet: CEC on Lavasa

There's a time to speak, time to remain quiet: CEC on Lavasa

Rediff.com29 May 2019

I had said that eloquence of silence is always difficult but far more desirable to see the election process through instead of creating ill-timed controversies.

Vihari: 'For me, every Test match is my last'

Vihari: 'For me, every Test match is my last'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

'It helps me get into a mindset that I have nothing to lose and play accordingly.'

27 dead in 2 days, 106 arrested; Delhi remains tense

27 dead in 2 days, 106 arrested; Delhi remains tense

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

Hospital authorities said of the deceased at the GTB, at least nine received gun shots. One of the deceased is also a woman, they said.

1PS officer Vanzara's resignation rejected by Modi govt

1PS officer Vanzara's resignation rejected by Modi govt

Rediff.com4 Sep 2013

The Gujarat government on Wednesday said it has not accepted the resignation of fake encounter cases accused Indian Police Service officer D G Vanzara, who quit after indicting Chief Minister Narendra Modi.