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Guv delaying bills has become an 'endemic': Kerala to SC
Rediff.com20 Nov 2023The top court also issued a notice to Attorney General R Venkataramani asking that either he or Solicitor General Tushar Mehta assist it in the hearing. The court will now hear the Kerala government's plea on Friday.
Adani-Hindenburg row: Plea in SC seeks contempt action against Sebi
Rediff.com19 Nov 2023A plea has been filed in the Supreme Court for initiation of contempt proceedings against the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), alleging it has violated the timeline for completing the investigation and submitting its report on the allegations of stock price manipulation by the Adani group. An application has been filed by PIL petitioner Vishal Tiwari saying that despite the deadline given to the SEBI it has failed to comply with the direction of the court and has not submitted the final conclusion/report as was directed by the court. It said by the order dated May 17, 2023, the apex court directed SEBI to submit its report till August 14, 2023.
Fresh rescue plan ready on Day 7: Vertical hole, new road to reach workers
Rediff.com18 Nov 2023A high performance drilling machine was brought in Uttarkashi from Indore on Saturday to pierce through the rubble of the collapsed tunnel on the Char Dham route and was being assembled before it is deployed to resume drilling, officials at the site said.
Why removing govt officers isn't easy
Rediff.com17 Nov 2023Compulsory retirement is part of a half-yearly exercise now for cases where government wants to weed out officers, but without taking the disciplinary proceedings route.
SC relief to US boy in need of liver transplant from Indian cousin
Rediff.com14 Nov 2023Making it clear that its decision will not be treated as "precedent for any other case", the top court, in a compassionate verdict, accorded primacy to saving the life of the child who was admitted to a private hospital in Gurugram for treatment of decompensated biliary cirrhosis (DBC).
EC notice to Priyanka Gandhi, Kejriwal for remarks against PM
Rediff.com14 Nov 2023The AAP on Wednesday last had posted a video story on 'X' featuring industrialist Gautam Adani and Prime Minister Modi. The next day, the party posted a picture of Adani and Modi, and alleged that the prime minister works for the industrialist and not the people.
Amshipora fake encounter: Captain's life term suspended, gets conditional bail
Rediff.com13 Nov 2023The tribunal also granted conditional bail to Captain Bhoopendra Singh and directed him to appear before its principal registrar at a regular interval starting from January next year.
Economic offenders not to be handcuffed: Parliamentary panel
Rediff.com13 Nov 2023People taken into custody for economic offences should not be handcuffed and clubbed with those arrested for heinous crimes such as rape and murder, a parliamentary committee has recommended.
What Oncologists Should Tell You, But Seldom Do
Rediff.com13 Nov 2023Dear patients and caregivers, be forewarned. The disease is deadly in the truest sense. Only the mildest forms seem to be curable, and those too, if detected earlier, observes Shreekant Sambrani.
Gaza's Al-Shifa Hospital cut off as tanks surround it, says WHO
Rediff.com12 Nov 2023This comes after it was reported that the hospital has been facing repeated attacks.
Rift in Karnataka BJP over Vijayendra's appointment?
Rediff.com11 Nov 2023With Bharatiya Janata Party facing 'dynasty politics' criticism, following the appointment of veteran leader B S Yediyurappa's son B Y Vijayendra as its Karnataka unit president, party's senior leader C T Ravi on Saturday tried to dodge related questions, and in a cryptic remark said he too is being haunted by certain 'questions'.
IAF choppers made 404 sorties to ferry polling staff in Bastar
Rediff.com11 Nov 2023Twelve constituencies of Bastar division were among 20 assembly segments in Chhattisgarh that went to the polls in the first phase on November 7. A high voter turnout of 78 per cent was recorded in these 20 seats.
Bombay HC cuts firecracker bursting time to 2 hours. from 8-10 pm
Rediff.com10 Nov 2023During a hearing on Friday, the bench noted that Mumbai was witnessing a decline in the bursting of firecrackers.
SC orders speedy disposal of cases against MPs, MLAs
Rediff.com9 Nov 2023The bench said that multiple local factors made it difficult for the top court to "frame uniform or standard guideline for trial courts across the length and breadth of this country" and it left the issue of ensuring speedy trial to the high courts as they have the power of superintendence over the trial courts.
InterGlobe plans to launch electric air taxi service in India in 2026
Rediff.com9 Nov 2023InterGlobe Enterprises on Thursday said it along with Archer Aviation plans to launch an all-electric air taxi service across India in 2026. Once launched, the InterGlobe-Archer flight will aim to take passengers from Connaught Place in the national capital to Gurugram in Haryana in approximately 7 minutes whereas by road, the 27-kilometre-long trip will take 60-90 minutes, according to a release. Both companies have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the goal of partnering to launch and operate an all-electric air taxi service in India, subject to appropriate regulatory approvals and clearances.
Waiting for refunds of air tickets booked during lockdown? Good news soon
Rediff.com8 Nov 2023The government on Wednesday directed online travel aggregators to process pending refunds related to air ticket bookings during the coronavirus lockdown period by the third week of November. In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, there was a nationwide lockdown for varying periods starting from March 25, 2020, and scheduled commercial flight services were also suspended for a certain period. On Wednesday, the consumer affairs ministry held a meeting with online travel aggregators to discuss issues prejudicial to consumer interest in the travel sector.
SLC invites retired judges to form independent panel
Rediff.com8 Nov 2023The committee will consist of retired Supreme Court judges S I Imam and Rohini Marasinghe, and Irangani Perera, retired High Court judge.
Dharma vs religion PIL: Delhi HC issues notice to Centre, Delhi govt
Rediff.com8 Nov 2023The Delhi high court on Wednesday sought the stand of the Centre and city government on a public interest litigation seeking a direction to the authorities to use the "proper meaning" of the term "religion' and not use it as a synonym of "dharma" in official documents.
Diwali firecrackers only from 7-10 pm in Mumbai: HC
Rediff.com7 Nov 2023A division bench of Chief Justice D K Upadhyaya and Justice G S Kulkarni said while it was not going to order a ban on bursting of firecrackers, a balance needs to be struck considering the deteriorating air quality index (AQI) in the metropolis.
Assembly Polls: What Google, Meta Are Up To
Rediff.com6 Nov 2023'There is a huge risk of misinformation and disinformation, and targeted campaigns that could potentially happen against candidates or to push certain narratives.'
After TN and Punjab, Kerala moves SC against governor delaying bills
Rediff.com2 Nov 2023The Kerala government has moved the Supreme Court claiming that Governor Arif Mohammed Khan was delaying giving his assent to bills passed by the state assembly, which was "defeating the rights of the people".
Maha district begins issuing Kunbi certificates to facilitate Maratha quota
Rediff.com1 Nov 2023Amid a fresh wave of protests in Maharashtra over the Maratha quota demand, authorities in Dharashiv district of the state on Wednesday started distributing Kunbi caste certificates to the eligible Maratha community members, paving the way for their inclusion in the OBC category.
Mahua Moitra agrees to appear before LS ethics panel on Nov 2, but...
Rediff.com31 Oct 2023Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra on Tuesday said she will appear before the Lok Sabha Ethics Committee on November 2 in the cash-for-query case, but asserted that she should be allowed to cross-examine businessman Darshan Hiranandani, from whom she is accused of taking bribes to ask questions in Parliament.
US to build new powerful nuclear bomb: Report
Rediff.com31 Oct 2023The United States Department of Defence has announced that it will pursue a modern variant of the B61 nuclear gravity bomb, designated the B61-13, pending Congressional authorisation and appropriation.
Mahua Moitra drops media houses as parties in court plea
Rediff.com31 Oct 2023TMC MP Mahua Moitra on Tuesday sought to delete as parties several media houses from her plea before the Delhi high court against circulation of alleged fake and defamatory content against her.
Union minister booked for remarks on Kerala blasts
Rediff.com31 Oct 2023A case has been registered against Union Minister of State Rajeev Chandrasekhar for allegedly making statements that promote enmity between different groups, police said on Tuesday.
SC says windfall gains of Rs 338cr established, rejects Sisodia's bail plea
Rediff.com30 Oct 2023In a setback to former deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia, the Supreme Court on Monday denied him bail in the corruption and money laundering cases related to the alleged Delhi excise policy scam, saying the accusation of "windfall gains" of Rs 338 crore to wholesale liquor dealers was "tentatively supported" by evidence.
Investors Must Avoid GREED!
Rediff.com26 Oct 2023Rebalance your portfolio in case it has become overweight on equities vis-a-vis your strategic asset allocation.
Must See: Museum Of Possibilities
Rediff.com26 Oct 2023It showcases products that help the differently abled live an independent life.
India to resume some visa services in Canada
Rediff.com25 Oct 2023The development comes days after External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Sunday that India is looking at resuming visa services for Canadians "very soon" if it sees progress in the safety of its diplomats in Canada.
Israelis can decide: Biden on ground invasion of Gaza
Rediff.com25 Oct 2023Amidst reports of an imminent ground invasion of Gaza by Israel, President Joe Biden has said that Israel can make its own decisions, as the United States firmly backs its ally while urging caution.
'Hamas is not stupid'
Rediff.com25 Oct 2023'The Israeli government is saying, "OK, leave northern Gaza, because we're going to fight Hamas there".' 'But Hamas is not stupid. They are going to put militants in southern Gaza too. And then what's Israel going to do?' 'At some point are they going to say, 'Leave southern Gaza too because we want to fight Hamas there? Go across the border to Egypt"'? 'That's what people are worried about. Because they fear that once they cross the border into Egypt there will be no coming back.'
UNGA to convene emergency session on Oct 26 amid Israel-Hamas war
Rediff.com24 Oct 2023This comes after the Hamas attack on Israel in which more than 1,400 Israelis were killed, mostly in the initial Hamas attack. In addition, 203 people were believed captured by Hamas during the incursion and taken into Gaza, the Israeli military has said.
Fintech Lenders Gave Rs 29,875 Crore
Rediff.com23 Oct 2023'The last year's growth is a foretaste of things to come in the retail credit market.'
SC orders Centre, states to eradicate manual scavenging in phased manner
Rediff.com22 Oct 2023Issuing a slew of directions, a bench of Justices S Ravindra Bhat (since retired) and Aravind Kumar asked the central and state governments to pay Rs 30 lakh as compensation to the next of kin of those who die while cleaning sewers.
Does Your Child Have Anger Issues?
Rediff.com20 Oct 2023rediffGURU Dr Aarti Bakshi, a psychologist and school counsellor helps you understand and improve your relationship with your child.
Monetary policy ought to remain actively disinflationary: RBI Guv
Rediff.com20 Oct 2023Reserve Bank Governor Shaktikanta Das on Friday stressed that the monetary policy must remain actively disinflationary to ensure that the decline in inflation from its peak of 7.44 per cent in July continues smoothly. Addressing the Kautilya Economic Conclave 2023, he also said price stability and financial stability complement each other and it has been an endeavour at RBI to manage both efficiently. Retail inflation declined to a three-month low of 5.02 per cent annually in September on account of moderation in vegetables and fuel prices, and was back within the Reserve Bank's comfort level.
Kheda flogging: 4 cops sentenced for contempt of court
Rediff.com19 Oct 2023The Gujarat high court on Thursday sentenced four policemen, including an inspector, to 14 days of simple imprisonment in a case of contempt of court that stemmed from the public flogging of some minority community members at a village in Kheda district of the state in 2022.
State has duty to recognise queer unions, says CJI Chandrachud
Rediff.com18 Oct 2023Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud on Tuesday said the State has an obligation to recognise unions entered into by queer couples and grant them benefit under the law.
SC rejects legal status for same-sex marriage, bats for queer rights
Rediff.com17 Oct 2023Directing the Centre, states and Union Territories (UTs) to ensure the queer community is not discriminated against, the CJI, who is heading the constitution bench, said queer is a natural phenomenon known for ages and is neither urban nor elitist.