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Kamala Harris hit by the return of 'birther movement'

Kamala Harris hit by the return of 'birther movement'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

The conspiracy theory about Harris started following a Newsweek Op-Ed by Dr John Eastman, who ran in the Republican primary to be California's attorney general in 2010. Trump did not give his opinion on it but acknowledged that he has heard about such claims circulating on social media that Harris is not eligible to be the president of the United States.

India to post customs sleuths overseas to detect money-laundering

India to post customs sleuths overseas to detect money-laundering

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

Customs sleuths will be posted in London, Hong Kong, Dubai and Brussels in an effort to check trade-based money-laundering among others.

Was Nirav Modi tipped off?

Was Nirav Modi tipped off?

Rediff.com7 May 2021

'One cannot avoid speculating whether there was something else at play that led to the uncovering of this saga.'

UK court denies bail to Nirav Modi

UK court denies bail to Nirav Modi

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

The judge fixed April 26 as the next date of hearing when he will appear via video link from jail.

Super League breakaway in tatters after English clubs quit

Super League breakaway in tatters after English clubs quit

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

The league, which was announced on Sunday with 12 founding members, has been championed by Real Madrid president Florentino Perez, the new competition's chairman. It is now left with three Italian clubs -- AC Milan, Juventus and Inter Milan -- plus Perez's Real Madrid along with Barcelona and Atletico Madrid from Spain.

Is Nirav Modi a Suicide Risk?

Is Nirav Modi a Suicide Risk?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

The British home secretary has granted permission for jeweller Nirav Modi's extradition to India. During their arguments in a London court, his lawyers claimed Modi suffers from mental illness and is a suicide risk if he was sent to Mumbai's Arthur Road jail. A fascinating excerpt from Danish Khan and Ruhi Khan's Escaped: True Stories Of Indian Fugitives In London.

Nationwide protest planned against Walmart-Flipkart deal

Nationwide protest planned against Walmart-Flipkart deal

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

Ever since the deal was announced of Walmart spending over $16 bn for a 77 per cent stake in Flipkart, the road to the takeover of India's biggest online marketplace has been quite bumpy

A year on, Uddhav Thackeray firmly in the saddle

A year on, Uddhav Thackeray firmly in the saddle

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

That the MVA government, comprising Shiv Sena, Nationalist Congress Party and Congress completed a year in office despite frequent murmurs of lack of coordination among the ruling alliance partners is being attributed to the rapport between Thackeray, 60, and NCP patriarch Sharad Pawar.

Karti gets protection from arrest till April 16 in Aircel-Maxis case

Karti gets protection from arrest till April 16 in Aircel-Maxis case

Rediff.com24 Mar 2018

The court, which pronounced the judgment in a packed courtroom, also said that Karti shall not leave the country without its permission.

Don't drag Jaitley in DDCA row on his b'day: Azad

Don't drag Jaitley in DDCA row on his b'day: Azad

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

Rejecting the BJP's charge that he had indulged in anti-party activities, Azad, who was suspended after his strident attacks against Jaitley, said he had done nothing against BJP or the Central government.

Rajan gets his way on RBI's restructuring plan

Rajan gets his way on RBI's restructuring plan

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

RBI conducts interviews for first lateral hire for CGM post; deputy governors to head four distinct verticals.

IRCTC scam: Delhi court grants bail to Lalu, wife and son

IRCTC scam: Delhi court grants bail to Lalu, wife and son

Rediff.com28 Jan 2019

The case relates to alleged money laundering in granting the operational contract of two IRCTC hotels to a private firm.

Budget 2013: Nothing much for the common man

Budget 2013: Nothing much for the common man

Rediff.com28 Feb 2013

The Budget presented by the FM was expected to be highly populist in nature, but on the contrary it has turned out to be broadly one, that is expected to push for higher growth.

How will Chidambaram spend his days in Tihar

How will Chidambaram spend his days in Tihar

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

Like other inmates, he will also have access to the prison's library and can watch television for a specified period.

Why the BCCI support staff is under scanner...

Why the BCCI support staff is under scanner...

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

There are questions being raised whether Farhart and Basu had given a proper update about Bhuvneshwar's fitness.

Manchester United's class of '92 player Butt to head club's academy

Manchester United's class of '92 player Butt to head club's academy

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

Manchester United have named former midfielder Nicky Butt as head of their academy as the club continues to overhaul their youth coaching set-up.

With Oppn in disarray, BJP eyes poll sweep in Maha

With Oppn in disarray, BJP eyes poll sweep in Maha

Rediff.com29 Sep 2019

While the BJP and ally Shiv Sena are yet to announce the seat-sharing pact for the polls, scheduled on October 21, the Amit Shah-led party believes it will be back to power with a thumping majority.

Kanimozhi, A Raja, 15 others acquitted in 2G scam

Kanimozhi, A Raja, 15 others acquitted in 2G scam

Rediff.com22 Dec 2017

The court said a 'scam was created when there was none'.

Why does Modi want this cop as CBI boss?

Why does Modi want this cop as CBI boss?

Rediff.com8 Dec 2016

The government didn't call a meeting of the selection committee deliberately to facilitate the appointment of a junior officer to the post, the committee's Congress member told the PM.

Rift within Pawar family helped BJP execute its plan

Rift within Pawar family helped BJP execute its plan

Rediff.com23 Nov 2019

The dramatic swearing-in of BJP's Devendra Fadnavis as chief minister and Pawar's nephew Ajit Pawar as his deputy was preceded by days of talks between key party leaders and the junior Pawar, who was facing probe in corruption cases being investigated by central agencies.

Cong writes to Rajasthan governor asking him to sack Raje

Cong writes to Rajasthan governor asking him to sack Raje

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

Sticking to the demand for the sacking of Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje over 'Lalitgate', Rajasthan Congress on Friday submitted a memorandum to Governor Kalyan Singh charging that her position has become "untenable" in view of the controversy.

Why investors shouldn't panic

Why investors shouldn't panic

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

Investment experts said the key to generating superior returns was "asset allocation" and taking money out of the table from themes that have performed well and into themes that are available at a discount.

PHOTOS: Gold medal winners on Day 15 of the Games

PHOTOS: Gold medal winners on Day 15 of the Games

Rediff.com11 Aug 2012

A look at the gold medalists on Day 15 of competition at the London Olympics on Saturday.

This Bhagat Singh hanged democracy: Sena attacks Maha Guv

This Bhagat Singh hanged democracy: Sena attacks Maha Guv

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

The Sena also took a dig at NCP leader and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who last week rebelled against his party and supported the BJP to form government in the state.

Mallya repeats offer of 100% payback for Indian banks

Mallya repeats offer of 100% payback for Indian banks

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

He claims that his offer to pay back the debt owed by his now-defunct airline had been rebuffed by the banks and the Indian government.

Mallya can seek Emergency Certificate to return to India: MEA

Mallya can seek Emergency Certificate to return to India: MEA

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

Emergency Certificate is specifically meant to provide a travel document to an Indian citizen to return to India

Karti confronted with Indrani at Mumbai prison

Karti confronted with Indrani at Mumbai prison

Rediff.com4 Mar 2018

Karti and Mukerjea were brought face-to-face and questioned by the CBI team for about four hours.

Chidambaram slams government's 'malicious onslaught' as firm linked to son is searched

Chidambaram slams government's 'malicious onslaught' as firm linked to son is searched

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

"If the government wishes to target me, they should do so directly, not harass friends of my son who carry on their own businesses and have nothing to do with politics," he said in a statement shortly after reports of IT and ED searches on some premises connected with Karti's friends.

Singur wants Tata Nano plant back, offers help

Singur wants Tata Nano plant back, offers help

Rediff.com4 Jan 2011

The local people of Singur in West Bengal have assured Indian automobile major Tata Motors of full cooperation for setting up a plant, prompting the industrial giant to consider meeting the representatives in this regard.

SC warns Amrapali homebuyers on dues

SC warns Amrapali homebuyers on dues

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

A bench of Justices Arun Mishra and U U Lalit said, if home buyers are not ready to pay their outstanding amount, then the court will have to bundle up the projects.

Thousands out to protest Shivakumar's arrest

Thousands out to protest Shivakumar's arrest

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

The protesters poured into the city from different parts of the state, particularly the Vokkaliga stronghold of Old Mysuru region, in response to "Raj Bhavan Chalo" call given by various outfits of the community.

Karti Chidambaram summoned in money laundering case

Karti Chidambaram summoned in money laundering case

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

The probe pertains to firms identified as Advantage Strategic Consulting Private Limited and Chess Global Advisory Services Pvt Ltd, where Karti had been a director

Govt may seek Lalit Modi's deportation

Govt may seek Lalit Modi's deportation

Rediff.com6 Mar 2011

In further trouble for the sacked IPL Commissioner Lalit Modi, the government may seek his deportation to make him join the probe into the alleged violation of foreign exchange laws in the conduct of Twenty20 cricket tournaments.

How Deveshwar transformed ITC into a successful company

How Deveshwar transformed ITC into a successful company

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

As Deveshwar announces his decision to step down, he has a rich legacy to leave behind.

Karuna's wife, Raja, Kanimozhi slapped with money-laundering charge

Karuna's wife, Raja, Kanimozhi slapped with money-laundering charge

Rediff.com25 Apr 2014

Former telecom minister A Raja, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam MP Kanimozhi and 17 others were on Friday chargesheeted by the Enforcement Directorate in a special court in connection with a money-laundering case relating to the 2G spectrum allocation scam in which the party-run Kalaignar TV was allegedly paid Rs 200 crore by the promoters of Swan Telecom.

Unlocking the lockdown will be even tougher

Unlocking the lockdown will be even tougher

Rediff.com1 May 2020

'How do we ensure that the unlocking, which is desperately needed for earning income and livelihood, will not create ugly spikes in the infection rates?' 'And if it does, what then?'asks Omkar Goswami.

Mallya's appeal in UK court against extradition enters final day

Mallya's appeal in UK court against extradition enters final day

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

A key defence to disprove a prima facie case of fraud and misrepresentation on Mallya's part has revolved around the fact that Kingfisher Airlines was the victim of economic misfortune alongside other Indian airlines.

Bihar NDA hails Rhea's arrest; DGP claims vindication

Bihar NDA hails Rhea's arrest; DGP claims vindication

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

The JD(U)-BJP alliance also lambasted the actress for lodging a 'baseless' first information report against the sisters of the deceased actor and questioned the 'support' extended to her by the Uddhav Thackeray government in Maharashtra, for 'reasons the Shiv Sena knows better'.

LOVE GURU: My wife is a flirt!

LOVE GURU: My wife is a flirt!

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

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Chidambaram need not be hospitalised: SG Mehta to HC

Chidambaram need not be hospitalised: SG Mehta to HC

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

Justice Suresh Kait, who was hearing Chidambaram's interim bail plea, directed the Tihar jail superintendent to provide clean and hygienic surrounding to the 74-year old Congress leader as also home-cooked food, mineral water, mosquito protection net and repellent