Prior approval needed for prosecuting public servants under PMLA: SC

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said a prior sanction will precede the prosecution of public servants accused of money laundering charges in discharge of official duty. IMAGE: The Supreme Court of......

Renukaswamy murder: Actor Darshan gets interim bail

Actor Darshan Thoogudeepa, arrested more than four months ago in a murder case, walked out of jail here on Wednesday, hours after the Karnataka High Court granted him interim bail on medical......

Ex-Delhi University professor GN Saibaba passes away

Former Delhi University professor G N Saibaba died at a state government-run hospital in Hyderabad due to post-operative complications on Saturday, seven months after he was acquitted in an alleged......

Tirupati: SC replaces AP's probe with independent SIT to 'assuage feelings'

The Supreme Court on Friday set up a five-member independent SIT to probe the allegations of animal fat used in preparing Tirupati laddus to "assuage the feelings of crores of people" while making......

'Nobody's Asking Where Money Will Come For Freebies'

'The prime minister's comment on 'revdi culture' was welcome. But I am disappointed he did not follow up on that.' 'All political parties, including the BJP, have been guilty of this.' 'Now, Modi's......

'Money lending has become prudent and conservative'

'We need to be far more careful given the fact that while this is group lending, it's essentially unsecured.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Microfinance institutions (MFIs) have become......

HC seeks RIL response on govt's plea accusing firm of siphoning off gas

The Delhi high court (HC) division Bench on Thursday sought a response from Reliance Industries (RIL) and others regarding the government’s appeal against the Mukesh Ambani-owned conglomerate......

Job Quotas In Private Sector?

Rather than a blind reproduction of the government template, a more productive way of enforcing affirmative action in the private sector could be to emulate an American model, suggests Kanika......