Hary M Pillai

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Can BJP's Christian outreach secure its first LS win in Kerala?

Can BJP's Christian outreach secure its first LS win in Kerala?

Rediff.com   10 Mar 2024

In a strategic move, the BJP has welcomed prominent Christian figures like Anil K Antony, son of Congress stalwart AK Antony, and seasoned Kerala politician PC George, into its fold.

After SC rebuke, Kerala expedites steps to compensate endosulfan victims

After SC rebuke, Kerala expedites steps to compensate endosulfan victims

Rediff.com   17 May 2022

Verification of 733 persons under the four categories of bedridden, mentally challenged, physically handicapped and those suffering from cancer has been completed, Kasaragod collector said.

Zika adds to Kerala woes as it struggles with rising Covid cases

Zika adds to Kerala woes as it struggles with rising Covid cases

Rediff.com   11 Jul 2021

After winning accolades for its 'Kerala model' of combating the contagion about a year ago, the state is now seeing daily fresh cases between 12,000 to 15,000 with no end in sight to the 'prolonged surge', as some experts put it.

Chidambaram to remain in jail as HC dismisses his bail plea

Chidambaram to remain in jail as HC dismisses his bail plea

Rediff.com   15 Nov 2019

Justice Suresh Kait said that wrong message will be sent to the society if bail is granted to Chidambaram in this case.

SC refers Sabarimala review petitions to larger bench

SC refers Sabarimala review petitions to larger bench

Rediff.com   15 Nov 2019

A majority verdict by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and Justices A M Khanwilkar and Indu Malhotra decided to keep pending the pleas seeking a review of its decision regarding the entry of women into the shrine, and said restrictions on women in religious places was not restricted to Sabarimala alone and was prevalent in other religions as well.

Judge who paved way for Chidambaram's arrest retires

Judge who paved way for Chidambaram's arrest retires

Rediff.com   22 Aug 2019

Justice Gaur was elevated to the high court in April 2008. He was designated as a permanent judge on April 11, 2012.

Hashimpura massacre case: Delhi HC sentences 16 ex-policemen to life

Hashimpura massacre case: Delhi HC sentences 16 ex-policemen to life

Rediff.com   31 Oct 2018

The Delhi HC termed the massacre "targeted killing" of unarmed and defenceless persons by the police.

Banks have no liability for loss of valuables in lockers: RBI

Banks have no liability for loss of valuables in lockers: RBI

Rediff.com   25 Jun 2017

Even under the RTI response, all public sectors banks have washed their hands of any responsibility.

High & mighty of India Inc faced the music in 2014

High & mighty of India Inc faced the music in 2014

Rediff.com   2 Jan 2015

The year gone by saw the high and mighty of the corporate world face the music in the Delhi High Court which held that the telecom majors are amenable to CAG audit and Mukesh Ambani's RIL struggling hard to get rid of an FIR lodged on gas pricing by the 49-day-old AAP regime.