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How to steer clear of online classified sites fraudsters

How to steer clear of online classified sites fraudsters

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

It's best to avoid deals that sound too good to be true.

15 MLAs face action for stalling K'taka Assembly

15 MLAs face action for stalling K'taka Assembly

Rediff.com13 Jan 2011

There was more trouble in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly on Thursday with the House Committee recommending the suspension of 15 members of Legislative Assembly for creating ruckus on the floor of the House.

15 MLAs face action for stalling K'taka Assembly

15 MLAs face action for stalling K'taka Assembly

Rediff.com13 Jan 2011

There was more trouble in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly on Thursday with the House Committee recommending the suspension of 15 members of Legislative Assembly for creating ruckus on the floor of the House.

Vadra grilled by ED for 3 hrs in money-laundering case

Vadra grilled by ED for 3 hrs in money-laundering case

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

They added that Vadra was expected to join the probe again on Friday.

Trump on the verge of being impeached

Trump on the verge of being impeached

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

Donald Trump, on the verge of becoming the third United States president to be impeached, has attacked House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and accused the Democrats of an "unprecedented and unconstitutional" abuse of power as he described himself as a victim of an "illegal, partisan attempted coup."

High drama in solar case: CD incriminating Kerala CM remains elusive

High drama in solar case: CD incriminating Kerala CM remains elusive

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

On a day of dramatic turn of events in the solar panel scam probe, the prime accused in the case on Thursday night failed to 'discover' purported video clippings in which six 'powerful' Kerala politicians, including Chief Minister Oommen Chandy, were seen talking to his partner Saritha S Nair and 'engaging in wrong situations'.

Tejashwi Yadav: Novice who gave veterans a run for their money

Tejashwi Yadav: Novice who gave veterans a run for their money

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

The 2020 assembly polls marked the coming of age of a politician who valiantly went down fighting an army of battle-hardened veterans.

Parliament washed out for 3rd day due to Opposition's uproar

Parliament washed out for 3rd day due to Opposition's uproar

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

The opposition has been protesting over various issues, including the Punjab National Bank scam, since Monday when Parliament had reconvened after a month-long recess in the Budget session.

The rise and rise of Money Matters

The rise and rise of Money Matters

Rediff.com25 Nov 2010

The company, which finds itself at the centre of the real estate scam, as alleged by the Central Bureau of Investigation, is housed in a dilapidated building, and from the exterior, nobody can ever guess that the fourth floor of MMFSL would be so swanky.

India should aim to become world's largest coal exporter: PM

India should aim to become world's largest coal exporter: PM

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

Launching the auction of mines for commercial mining, that is expected to garner Rs 33,000 crore of capital investment in the country over next five to seven years, Modi said it not only marks the beginning of unlocking of the country's coal sector from the "lockdown of decades", but aims at making India the largest exporter of coal.

ED summons Praful Patel in alleged deal with Dawood's aide

ED summons Praful Patel in alleged deal with Dawood's aide

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

Patel has already been questioned by the ED in an another money laundering case linked to the aviation scam.

Amid anti-Modi sloganeering Speaker refuses to adjourn Lok Sabha

Amid anti-Modi sloganeering Speaker refuses to adjourn Lok Sabha

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

Speaker refuses to adjourn Lok Sabha despite the ruckus, in the Rajya Sabha it was the same old story.

Will 2020 bring cheer to Indian banking sector?

Will 2020 bring cheer to Indian banking sector?

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

Amid slowdown blues, the government has unveiled a raft of measures over the past few months aimed at improving liquidity in the system, moderating interest rates as well as credit growth apart from addressing stress in the NBFC sector.

'We attended Parliament, why should we not be paid?'

'We attended Parliament, why should we not be paid?'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

Chandrakant Khaire said his party -- the partner of the Bharatiya Janata Party in the National Democratic Alliance - was not consulted on the decision of NDA MPs sacrificing 23 days pay to protest the disruptions in Parliament.

Opinion: Why Modi deserves another chance

Opinion: Why Modi deserves another chance

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

'Genuine mistakes can and must be forgiven,' argues Vivek Gumaste.

Why BJP Targets Congress All The Time

Why BJP Targets Congress All The Time

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

The BJP believes that the only party still capable of leading a credible challenge against it is the Congress. Please note how BJP campaigners in states where the Congress may count for a cipher or thereabouts, mostly attack the Congress, observes Shekhar Gupta.

Coal-gate: BJP to AGGRESSIVELY demand PM's resignation

Coal-gate: BJP to AGGRESSIVELY demand PM's resignation

Rediff.com20 Aug 2012

The Bharatiya Janata Partuy on Monday decided to aggressively demand the resignation of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh over the Comptroller and Auditor General report on the allocation of coal blocks and stall both Houses of Parliament on the issue on Tuesday.

'People said Please don't die'

'People said "Please don't die"'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

'I haven't experienced such a thing ever. It was beautiful.'

CJI decides to recommend removal of Allahabad HC judge

CJI decides to recommend removal of Allahabad HC judge

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

The CJI is expected to write to the President and the Prime Minister soon about his recommendation.

Yediyurappa: CM who never completed term in office

Yediyurappa: CM who never completed term in office

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

There seems to be no "closure" for B S Yediyurappa, the Bharatiya Janata Party's "comeback man" in Karnataka, as he could never complete a full term in office, despite becoming the chief minister four times, surmounting odds. It's also too early to write a political obituary of the 78-year old Lingayat strongman and the 24X7 politician, the face of the party in the state for decades.

'The government likes to deal with such people'

'The government likes to deal with such people'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2014

'Why should the accused in scams visit the CBI chief so frequently?'

Buried Adarsh report may come back to haunt Congress

Buried Adarsh report may come back to haunt Congress

Rediff.com26 Dec 2013

The much-hyped 'clean chit' to Congress leader Ashok Chavan is particularly embarrassing as the party had been forced to sack him after the Adarsh scam surfaced, says Anita Katyal

UK court issues arrest warrant against Nirav Modi

UK court issues arrest warrant against Nirav Modi

Rediff.com18 Mar 2019

Modi, a diamond jeweller whose designs have been worn by Hollywood stars, is now believed to be running a new business, which describes itself on the UK's Companies House register as a wholesale trader in watches and jewellery and a retailer of watches and jewellery in specialised stores.

Mamata attacks suspended party MP Kunal Ghosh

Mamata attacks suspended party MP Kunal Ghosh

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday attacked Trinamool Congress' arrested Member of Parliament Kunal Ghosh for criticizing her over Saradha chit fund scam, saying his remarks were aimed at "saving" himself.

Over-zealous staffer may have caused Nirav Modi's fall

Over-zealous staffer may have caused Nirav Modi's fall

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

The Rs 11,400 crore PNB fraud saga unfolded after a bribery complaint by the Hong Kong branch of an Indian bank.

Adarsh land doesn't belong to army: Ex-army officer

Adarsh land doesn't belong to army: Ex-army officer

Rediff.com10 Jul 2012

A retired army officer on Tuesday told a judicial commission that he became a member of the Adarsh Housing Society after he was informed by his staff that the land on which the controversial high rise stands does not belong to the Ministry of Defence.

Kolkata top cop will regret if he destroyed evidence: SC

Kolkata top cop will regret if he destroyed evidence: SC

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

The top court will hear the probe agency's applications on Tuesday.

4 days on and Lok Sabha fails to carry out any business

4 days on and Lok Sabha fails to carry out any business

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

Members from parties, including National Democratic Alliance partner Telugu Desam Party, All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and Trinamool Congress, continued their protests on various issues.

Unrelenting Opposition forces Parliament washout

Unrelenting Opposition forces Parliament washout

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

Parliament proceedings were washed out for the fourth consecutive day on Friday as the Opposition remained unrelenting on its demand for the resignation of Union Minister Sushma Swaraj and chief ministers of Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh.

Indian companies under fire for violating laws

Indian companies under fire for violating laws

Rediff.com17 Oct 2013

Besides Birla, a number of top industrial houses in the country are facing some probe or the other, ranging from bribery to illegal mining to insider trading.

15th Lok Sabha the MOST disrupted session in Indian history!

15th Lok Sabha the MOST disrupted session in Indian history!

Rediff.com21 Feb 2014

The 15th Lok Sabha will go down in the history as the most disrupted in Independent India so far including the pepper spray incident which marked a new low in parliamentary conduct.

Truth will always prevail: Robert Vadra

Truth will always prevail: Robert Vadra

Rediff.com10 Feb 2019

'Morning, Just want to say thank you to all my friends and acquaintances who have reached out in support from all over the nation, at this time,' Vadra said in a Facebook post.

40 years ago...And now: Markets hit record highs, but investors still wary

40 years ago...And now: Markets hit record highs, but investors still wary

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

Uncertainty lingers in the minds of retail investors due to scams.

Speaker orders officers to note names of protesting Congress MPs

Speaker orders officers to note names of protesting Congress MPs

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

Exasperated by continued protests, a peeved Lok Sabha speaker on Friday directed her officials to note down the names of Congress members crowding the well.

Rajasthan battle shifts to SC; Speaker, Pilot file pleas

Rajasthan battle shifts to SC; Speaker, Pilot file pleas

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

Seeking an interim stay on the high court order, Joshi's petition said it was the top court's duty to ensure that all constitutional authorities act within the 'Lakshman rekha' drawn for each one of them.

'They scared Ajit Pawar to join BJP government'

'They scared Ajit Pawar to join BJP government'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2019

Sharad Pawar has left the door open for his nephew's return by not suspending him from the party for his rebellion.

Parl adjourned till noon over opposition uproar

Parl adjourned till noon over opposition uproar

Rediff.com23 Aug 2011

Social activist Anna Hazare's fast on the issue of Lokpal cast its shadow on Parliament on Tuesday, with both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha witnessing opposition uproar over widespread corruption as revealed by several scams.

We don't put 'niti' and 'ran-niti' in one basket: PM

We don't put 'niti' and 'ran-niti' in one basket: PM

Rediff.com29 Dec 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday accused the Congress leadership of "desperation" in the face of his "tough" demonetisation decision and said it was the first time that a concerted effort was made by the Opposition to "openly" protect the dishonest through disruptions in Parliament.

NHB to check exposure of HFCs in Satyam cos

NHB to check exposure of HFCs in Satyam cos

Rediff.com15 Jan 2009

The housing finance regulator National Housing Bank on Thursday said it was collecting information from housing finance companies about their exposure in group entities of the scam-tainted Satyam Computer Services.

'The CBI has to be blamed'

'The CBI has to be blamed'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

'In the CBI's history, a situation like this has never ever occurred.'