News for 'supreme-court-rules'

Why this man is taking on BCCI President Ganguly...

Why this man is taking on BCCI President Ganguly...

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

'Jay Shah's tenure as BCCI secretary ended in May.' 'Sourav Ganguly's tenure as BCCI president ended on July 26.' 'Why have they not quit?'

My post not office of profit, Amar Singh to EC

My post not office of profit, Amar Singh to EC

Rediff.com1 Apr 2006

Citing several reasons and a string of Supreme Court rulings, Samajwadi Party general secretary Amar Singh has strongly contended that he is not holding an office of profit that warrants his disqualification as a Rajya Sabha member.

Private radios defy Nepal govt ban

Private radios defy Nepal govt ban

Rediff.com12 Aug 2005

Nepal FM, along with two other private radio stations earlier defied a February 1 ban by broadcasting news reports over the past month.

EC 'censures' Sakshi Maharaj for controversial remarks

EC 'censures' Sakshi Maharaj for controversial remarks

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

Standing by his remarks, Sakshi Maharaj had told the Commission that the statement was not made in a public or an election meeting but at a saints' conclave and hence could not be considered violative of the model code.

'Sarabjit deserves no leniency'

'Sarabjit deserves no leniency'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2005

Vodafone begins arbitration against India in tax dispute

Vodafone begins arbitration against India in tax dispute

Rediff.com8 May 2014

The British mobile phone operator was widely expected to go for an international arbitration after its talks with the Indian government failed to find a solution last year.

MP guv asks Kamal Nath to seek floor test on Tuesday

MP guv asks Kamal Nath to seek floor test on Tuesday

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

Tandon's fresh directive came two days after he first asked Nath to face a floor test on Monday, after commencement of budget session of the Assembly.

I would like to close Guantanamo Bay: Bush

I would like to close Guantanamo Bay: Bush

Rediff.com8 May 2006

"The Guantanamo issue is a sensitive issue for people. I very much would like to end Guantanamo. I very much would like to get people to a court," he told German TV station ARD.

Withdraw cases against agitators on KNPP issue: Stalin to Jaya

Withdraw cases against agitators on KNPP issue: Stalin to Jaya

Rediff.com3 Mar 2014

Dravida Munetra Kazhagam treasurer M K Stalin on Monday urged Chief Minister Jayalalithaa to withdraw cases filed against agitators, including fishermen, in Kudankulam in accordance with a Supreme Court ruling.

States can't levy luxury tax on goods: SC

States can't levy luxury tax on goods: SC

Rediff.com20 Jan 2005

The Supreme Court has ruled that state governments have no legislative competence to impose luxury tax on goods, including cigarettes and gutkas.

Lok Sabha passes bill to restore original SC/ST Act

Lok Sabha passes bill to restore original SC/ST Act

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

It also provides that no preliminary enquiry will be required for registering a criminal case and an arrest under this law would not be subject to any approval.

RIL plans to form new arm for digital initiatives

RIL plans to form new arm for digital initiatives

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

The new entity will continue to work on technologies in areas like healthcare and education, while also looking at next-gen competencies like artificial intelligence, Blockchain, virtual and augmented reality, among others.

Sports Shorts: Chandela is World No 1 in 10m air rifle

Sports Shorts: Chandela is World No 1 in 10m air rifle

Rediff.com1 May 2019

India's shooting ace Apurvi Chandela attained the World No 1 position in the women's 10m air rifle event while compatriot Anjum Moudgil rose to second.

Unions call for nationwide strike in January

Unions call for nationwide strike in January

Rediff.com2 Oct 2003

The central and state government employee unions asked various trade unions to advance the nationwide strike against "anti-employee" policies of the government and the Supreme court ruling banning strikes by government employees, to January 2004.

Issues in de-nationalisation

Issues in de-nationalisation

Rediff.com27 Sep 2003

Dump corrupt, useless judges: SC

Dump corrupt, useless judges: SC

Rediff.com23 Sep 2003

The apex court also asked the lower courts to undertake periodic evaluation of the presiding officers.

Gay and proud: When the world turned into a rainbow

Gay and proud: When the world turned into a rainbow

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

Signs with messages of love dotted parade routes around the world as millions took part in gay pride events from Toronto to San Francisco to Seoul.

Why it's still difficult to do business in India

Why it's still difficult to do business in India

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

Do a straw poll of any business friends and you will laugh and weep at what they go through, points out Rahul Jacob.

10 million govt employees plan strike on Feb 11

10 million govt employees plan strike on Feb 11

Rediff.com11 Dec 2003

The workers will protest the alleged repression by Tamil Nadu government on its employees and a recent Supreme Court ruling on strikes.

Congress consistently spreading lies about us: RSS

Congress consistently spreading lies about us: RSS

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

The RRSS on Tuesday accused the Congress of "consistently trying to spread lies" about it

Union Cabinet to decide on one rank one pension for HC judges tomorrow

Union Cabinet to decide on one rank one pension for HC judges tomorrow

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

The Union Cabinet is likely to take a call on Wednesday on the long-pending demand of high court judges of one rank one pension.

'Governor cannot demand reason for his removal'

'Governor cannot demand reason for his removal'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2014

Recent media reports suggested that the Narendra Modi government at the Centre is seeking the removal of governors of states appointed by the previous Congress government. Subhash C Kashyap, former secretary-general of the Lok Sabha and a constitutional expert, speaks to Manavi Kapur on the predicament that several governors are now facing

Selloff review plea may fall flat

Selloff review plea may fall flat

Rediff.com26 Sep 2003

Cigarettes light up on SC ruling

Cigarettes light up on SC ruling

Rediff.com21 Jan 2005

SC ruling on HPCL a set back: Reliance

SC ruling on HPCL a set back: Reliance

Rediff.com22 Sep 2003

Reliance Industries Ltd on Monday said last week's Supreme Court ruling halting the privatisation of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd was a "setback", but hoped that a solution will emerge soon.

Lawyers to go ahead with strike despite SC ruling

Lawyers to go ahead with strike despite SC ruling

Rediff.com17 Dec 2002

The Bar Council of India refused to cancel the strike saying there is no time to inform all constituents.

SC ruling a setback to reforms: Shourie

SC ruling a setback to reforms: Shourie

Rediff.com16 Sep 2003

Divestment Minister Arun Shourie on Tuesday said that the opinion of the law ministry and the Attorney General will be taken on Supreme Court ruling staying privatisation of HPCL and BPCL, which he described as a 'major setback' to reforms.

Sales tax to hit market: TCS

Sales tax to hit market: TCS

Rediff.com8 Nov 2004

Hit by a Supreme Court ruling on sales tax on software, India's largest software exporter Tata Consultancy Services said on Monday that any levy would have a dampening effect on the software product market of the country, which is in its nascent stag

IIM fees: Joshi has the last laugh

IIM fees: Joshi has the last laugh

Rediff.com6 Feb 2004

Pak girls allowed to choose their husbands

Pak girls allowed to choose their husbands

Rediff.com20 Dec 2003

Setting aside a Lahore high court judgment of 1997, a full bench of the Supreme Court ruled that Muslim girls can marry without their guardian's consent.

PM performs 'bhoomi pujan' for Ram temple in Ayodhya

PM performs 'bhoomi pujan' for Ram temple in Ayodhya

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

The event brings to fruition the Bharatiya Janata Party's 'mandir' movement that defined its politics for three decades and took it to the heights of power.

'We are going back to the Supreme Court'

'We are going back to the Supreme Court'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

'We will talk to Muslim, Christian organisations and form a broad alliance so that every temple, church and mosque will have freedom to manage their affairs and not to be intervened upon.'

Minority B-school intake held up

Minority B-school intake held up

Rediff.com21 Jan 2003

SC ruling on selloff an `obstacle': Advani

SC ruling on selloff an `obstacle': Advani

Rediff.com9 Oct 2003

Deputy Prime Minister L K Advani on Thursday termed as an "obstacle" the Supreme Court ruling halting the privatisation of oil firms HPCL and BPCL and said the government will "manoeuvre" it to keep the momentum of divestment programme.

'Aadhaar will clear SC privacy test'

'Aadhaar will clear SC privacy test'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

Aadhaar, says former UIDAI chairman Nandan Nilekani, has followed 'all the design principles laid by the Supreme Court.'

Military brought Pak back on track, civilians derailed it, says Musharraf

Military brought Pak back on track, civilians derailed it, says Musharraf

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

Musharraf claimed that Nawaz Sharif's India policy was a "total sell out".