HC lifts Sec 144 in Sandeshkhali, takes up abuse case on its own

The Calcutta high court on Tuesday set aside the promulgation of prohibitory orders under Section 144 of CrPC at Sandeshkhali, which has been witnessing protests over the last one week. IMAGE:......

Farmers' march: Sec 144 imposed in Delhi for a month

There will be a complete ban on gathering, processions or rallies and entry of tractor trolleys carrying people in the national capital as the Delhi Police has imposed Section 144 for a month in......

Sec 144 clamped in Bengal village after protests for TMC leader's arrest

Prohibitory orders under Section 144 of CrPC were imposed and internet services suspended in Sandeshkhali in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district, where local women held protests demanding the......

Cong MLA Mamman Khan held for Nuh violence; Sec 144 clamped, Internet shut

Congress MLA Mamman Khan has been arrested in connection with the July 31 Nuh violence, the police said on Friday as the administration imposed prohibitory orders under Section 144 in the district......

Why FPIs are staying away from defence IPOs

Several institutional investors were ineligible to invest in these companies as they failed to meet the disclosure norms The decision of Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) and Bharat Dynamics, both......

Highlights of the Union Budget

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Monday presented the Union Budget for 2016-17.  Image: Finance Minister Arun Jaitley presents a pro-poor Budget. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com......

Markets saddled with Rs 6,500-cr inflation bonds

  Reserve Bank of India said it had cancelled the buyback in consultation with the government. The Reserve Bank of India on Thursday decided not to accept any offer for the repurchase of Rs......

Beat inflation and get good returns from your investments

Inflation indexed bonds assure a positive return over inflation. Other than interest rate movements, fixed income investments face a threat from inflation, as high inflation means lower......

Swimmers, wrestlers shine as India's gold rush continues at South Asian Games

IMAGE: Weightlifter Sambo Lapung celebrates after winning the gold medal at the 12th South Asian Games in Guwahati, on Sunday. Photograph: PTI There was no stopping the Indian juggernaut at the......