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SC gags CIC order in judges' appointment case

SC gags CIC order in judges' appointment case

Rediff.com4 Dec 2009

Giving relief to itself, the Supreme Court, on Friday, stayed the Central Information Commission's direction asking it to make public information pertaining to appointment of three judges to the apex court by superseding senior judges.

Military court directs govt to produce records on selection of new Navy Chief

Military court directs govt to produce records on selection of new Navy Chief

Rediff.com22 May 2019

Vice Admiral Singh is scheduled to take charge as the new Navy chief from incumbent Admiral Sunil Lanba, who is set to demit office on May 31.

SC issues new guidelines for hearings till June 19

SC issues new guidelines for hearings till June 19

Rediff.com17 May 2020

Issuing the fresh SoP, the apex court said for the first time in the Registry, '1881' helpline number will remain functional from 10 am to 5 pm under supervision of senior officers to provide instant solutions to query of advocate and litigants about e-filing and other issues relating to judicial functions.

Terror plots: Headley pleads not guilty

Terror plots: Headley pleads not guilty

Rediff.com28 Jan 2010

Pakistani-American LeT operative David Coleman Headley on Wednesday pleaded not guilty to the 12 counts filed against him in the superseding indictment returned on January 14, including charges he conspired in plotting the terror attacks in Mumbai and a Danish newspaper.

SBI, top pvt banks come together to rescue Yes Bank

SBI, top pvt banks come together to rescue Yes Bank

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

The central bank is engaged with other financial institutions for investment as part of the scheme to resurrect Yes Bank under RBI imposed moratorium since March 5.

Protest rocks India's premier spy agency

Protest rocks India's premier spy agency

Rediff.com20 Oct 2009

The country's external intelligence gathering agency Research and Analysis Wing is in a fix as six of its senior officials have gone on leave after they were superseded by an IPS officer who came from the Intelligence Bureau.

Yes Bank moratorium likely to be lifted by Saturday

Yes Bank moratorium likely to be lifted by Saturday

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

On the capital raising, where there are reports of the bank needing at least Rs 20,000 crore to spring back to normalcy, Yes Bank administrator Prashant Kumar declined to give an estimate of the requirement but said it would like for most of the fund raising to happen in the first round itself.

Yes Bank founder Rana Kapoor sent to custody till Mar 11

Yes Bank founder Rana Kapoor sent to custody till Mar 11

Rediff.com8 Mar 2020

The Enforcement Directorate arrested Yes Bank founder Rana Kapoor under money-laundering charges in Mumbai in the early hours of Sunday, officials said. The banker was held under the provision of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) around 3 am as he was allegedly not cooperating in the probe, they said.

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MAD about cricket? Solve this World Cup puzzle!

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

Take a shot at this puzzle we devised just for you!

US: Rana pleads not guilty to plotting 26/11

US: Rana pleads not guilty to plotting 26/11

Rediff.com26 Jan 2010

Pakistani-Canadian LeT operative Tahawwur Hussain Rana has appeared in a Chicago court for his arraignment and pleaded not guilty to the charges of conspiring to provide material support to the 26/11 Mumbai attacks and a terror plot in Denmark.

Shiv Shankar Menon new National Security Advisor

Shiv Shankar Menon new National Security Advisor

Rediff.com21 Jan 2010

Menon retired as Foreign Secretary in August, ending a career marked him out as one of India's best bureaucrats to hold the post. The fact that he superseded 12 seniors to be appointed to the post in 2006 when his equally capable predecessor Shyam Saran retired has more than paid off.

India's spies the latest to go on strike

India's spies the latest to go on strike

Rediff.com7 Sep 2009

India's external intelligence gathering agency, Research and Analysis Wing, is in the news again but for wrong reasons as seven of its Additional Secretaries have gone on protest leave after they were superseded by an IPS officer junior to them from the Intelligence Bureau.

Gujarat : New notice on banning Jaswant's book

Gujarat : New notice on banning Jaswant's book

Rediff.com1 Sep 2009

After its notification banning Jaswant Singh's book on Jinnah faced flak for not giving detailed reasons, the Gujarat government today told the High Court it proposes to come out with a fresh communication superseding the old one which is under legal challenge.

Review: Is the Bose Headphones 700 worth Rs 34,500?

Review: Is the Bose Headphones 700 worth Rs 34,500?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

Why Veer Arjun Singh has fallen in love with the latest Bose headphones.

Headley to plead guilty, India suspects FBI hand

Headley to plead guilty, India suspects FBI hand

Rediff.com18 Mar 2010

Pakistani-American David Coleman Headley, charged with conspiring in the Mumbai terror attacks, is set to plead guilty before a US court in an apparent bid to bargain for a lighter sentence and escape death penalty.

'Politicians have to stand tall in a crisis'

'Politicians have to stand tall in a crisis'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

'It is the moment where compassion and empathy must supersede our identity, politics, or our ambitions.'

Saudi Aramco deal: Reliance tears into govt affidavit

Saudi Aramco deal: Reliance tears into govt affidavit

Rediff.com22 Dec 2019

The affidavit came in response to the government moving the Delhi high court seeking to block Reliance selling 20 per cent stake in its oil and chemical business to Saudi Aramco for $15 billion, in view of pending dues of $3.5 billion in Panna-Mukta and Tapti oil and gas fields. Countering the charges, RIL said it was a 'falsehood' and the petition is an abuse of process.

Seniority not the only criterion, it's not computer job: Parrikar on Army chief selection

Seniority not the only criterion, it's not computer job: Parrikar on Army chief selection

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

He added there would not have been need of any due process or Cabinet Committee for Appointment if seniority alone was the criterion.

PMC Bank chairman's HDIL link runs really deep

PMC Bank chairman's HDIL link runs really deep

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

While Waryam Singh was a non-executive director at HDIL, he is listed as one of the promoters of the company and had relations, including shareholding, with several other entities controlled by the Wadhawans, the HDIL founders.

Heard about Codicil to a Will?

Heard about Codicil to a Will?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

A Codicil is a document created by the testator to make changes to an existing will, points out Sarbajeet K Sen.

PMC Bank MD admits to under-reporting HDIL's bad loans

PMC Bank MD admits to under-reporting HDIL's bad loans

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

Joy Thomas stated that one large account -- HDIL -- was the sole reason for the present crisis that led to the regulatory action on Tuesday when Reserve Bank of India superseded its management and placed it under an administrator for the next six months.

Maytas board to get 4 independent directors

Maytas board to get 4 independent directors

Rediff.com27 Feb 2009

The CLB principal bench, headed by chairman S Balasubramanian, has suggested the Maytas' board should retain its current board and also have government-nominated independent directors. The bench also hinted giving board representation to its lenders, IDBI Bank and ICICI Bank. However, it was against giving a board seat to IL&FS, as the financial institution had given loans to the promoters against pledging of shares.

Sebi relaxes takeover rules to help Satyam-like co

Sebi relaxes takeover rules to help Satyam-like co

Rediff.com13 Feb 2009

The regulator said the amendment to the Sebi (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 1997, provides for 'relaxation from the strict compliance of provisions of Chapter-III in certain cases.' Chapter-III deals with mandatory open offer if an entity acquires 15 per cent stake in a company, as also for acquisition or change of control of the company, among others.

Raheel Sharif to succeed Kayani as Pak's new army chief

Raheel Sharif to succeed Kayani as Pak's new army chief

Rediff.com27 Nov 2013

Ending weeks of speculation, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday appointed Lt Gen Raheel Sharif as Pakistan's new army chief and Lt Gen Rashid Mehmood as the chairman joint chiefs of staff committee.

Full-time directors for Satyam in a week

Full-time directors for Satyam in a week

Rediff.com14 Jan 2009

The government is planning to nominate full-time directors while inducting the remaining seven members in the reconstituted board of Satyam Computer Services Ltd, said a top corporate affairs ministry official. The ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), which got an interim order from the Company Law Board to supersede the existing board of the Hyderabad-based company, is planning to make the announcement within a week to ensure smooth functioning at Satyam.

Nominee directors to have sweeping powers

Nominee directors to have sweeping powers

Rediff.com10 Jan 2009

The government has used provisions under Section 388 of the Companies Act to push its intent to appoint 10 nominees on the Satyam board. The section provides for a change of management in case the existing personnel are found to be guilty of fraud, malfeasance, persistent negligence or default in carrying out their obligations and functions under the law, or for breach of trust.

Himachal DGP Ashwani Kumar new CBI Director

Himachal DGP Ashwani Kumar new CBI Director

Rediff.com31 Jul 2008

After hours of uncertainty, Central Bureau of Investigation, the country's top investigation agency, finally has a new director. Reports had earlier indicated that Special Director M L Sharma, to whom Shanker had handed over the charge, would be the next chief.

US plans to end work permits for spouses of H-1B visa holders

US plans to end work permits for spouses of H-1B visa holders

Rediff.com24 Apr 2018

H-4 is issued to the spouse of H-1B visa holders, a significantly large number of whom are high-skilled professionals from India.

Revenge trumps SEX on YouTube!

Revenge trumps SEX on YouTube!

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

Taylor Swift's new revenge song shattered YouTube records and beat the Despacito remix, which was about sex.

What will Akhilesh do next?

What will Akhilesh do next?

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

The latest round may have gone against him, but the chief minister is planning his counter-attack.

Amidst AAP-Jung war, snooping device found in ACB chief's office

Amidst AAP-Jung war, snooping device found in ACB chief's office

Rediff.com14 Jun 2015

the spy device was a recorder disguised as a pen, which was spotted by Meena himself.

India unveils new arms procurement policy

India unveils new arms procurement policy

Rediff.com2 Aug 2008

The most important changes in DPP-2008 relate to the new offset policy, which will immediately impact offset proposals for India's Rs 47,000-crore purchase of 126 medium multi-role combat aircraft (MMRCA).

Who does Neeraj Kabi in Pataal Lok remind you of?

Who does Neeraj Kabi in Pataal Lok remind you of?

Rediff.com19 May 2020

'He was once a hero. He was the poster boy of investigative journalism.' 'Then suddenly, because the TRPs of his channel were down, his boss decides to sack him.'

Lodhas contest Birlas' plea for new chairman

Lodhas contest Birlas' plea for new chairman

Rediff.com6 Nov 2008

In its petition, Rameshwara Jute Mills, an MP Birla group company, has prayed that the board of directors of the Birla Corporation and other M P Birla group companies should be superseded by independent people, as after the death of R S Lodha, there was no one to represent the company. Opposing it, the Lodha camp submitted before the board that the petition was not maintainable and that there was no need to appoint any chairman of the group.

Lenders now want Rajus out of Maytas Infra

Lenders now want Rajus out of Maytas Infra

Rediff.com7 Feb 2009

IL&FS, which, along with IFCI and Sicom, had extended loans to the Raju family against shares of Maytas Infra, has asked the government to supersede the board of the Hyderabad-based company.

Rana Kapoor: The banker who said 'YES' to a chosen few

Rana Kapoor: The banker who said 'YES' to a chosen few

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

The bank was worth over Rs 80,000 crore as recently as September 2017. The lender had grown at breakneck speed, helped perhaps by Rana Kapoor's reputation as a banker, willing to aggressively write checks.

Why India wanted sovereign guarantee in Rafale deal

Why India wanted sovereign guarantee in Rafale deal

Rediff.com6 Dec 2018

New Delhi sought a sovereign guarantee to prevent Paris from ever citing the Arms Trade Treaty to interrupt, modify or cease delivery of the Rafale fighter at any stage.

123 agreement is the N-deal: Boucher

123 agreement is the N-deal: Boucher

Rediff.com19 Sep 2007

A senior Bush administration official refused to be pinned down on whether the bilateral 123 civil nuclear cooperative agreement between the United States supersedes the Hyde Act.

General Kiyani: Pakistan's new army chief

General Kiyani: Pakistan's new army chief

Rediff.com28 Nov 2007

Will Kiyani be able to deliver, if not bin Laden and Zawahiri, at least others such as Mulla Mohammad Omar, the amir of the neo Taliban, Baitullah Mehsud, who is the de facto ruler of South Waziristan, and Maulana FM Radio Fazlullah, the de facto ruler of the Swat Valley?

Will the draft EIA facilitate environmental cleara

Will the draft EIA facilitate environmental cleara

Rediff.com23 Nov 2005

The draft Environment Impact Assessment notification will throttle speedy implementation of projects\n