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State probing Centre's decision on gas pricing is absurd: RIL

State probing Centre's decision on gas pricing is absurd: RIL

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

Reliance Industries Ltd on Thursday told the Delhi High Court that the Delhi government's decision to probe the Centre's policy on gas pricing was a "peculiar" and "absurd" situation.

Afghanistan to play West Indies Test in India

Afghanistan to play West Indies Test in India

Rediff.com7 Jul 2019

Afghanistan will play a lone Test match against West Indies when they host the Caribbean side for a short series in November in their adopted home India, the Afghanistan Cricket Board has said.

RBI fixes ceiling of 70 years for MD, CEO of bank

RBI fixes ceiling of 70 years for MD, CEO of bank

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monday fixed the tenure of MD, CEO and whole-time director (WTD) in a private sector bank at 15 years and prescribed the maximum age of 70 years for such functionaries. These directives form part of the instructions issued by the RBI with regard to the chair and meetings of the board, composition of certain committees of the board, age, tenure and remuneration of directors, and appointment of the WTDs on Monday. The RBI said it would come out with a Master Direction on Corporate Governance in banks in due course.

Cash-for-vote scam accused Revanth Reddy released from jail

Cash-for-vote scam accused Revanth Reddy released from jail

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

A day after getting bail from Hyderabad high court, Telangana TDP MLA A Revanth Reddy and two others were on Wednesday released from Cherlapally Central Prison in Hyderabad, with scores of cheering supporters of Reddy raising slogans and waving Telugu Desam flags.

Cash-for-vote: TDP MLA home raided, flurry of cases against KCR

Cash-for-vote: TDP MLA home raided, flurry of cases against KCR

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

Amid a raging row over the cash-for-vote scam, Anti-Corruption Bureau sleuths on Tuesday conducted searches at the residences of Telugu Desam Party MLA Revanth Reddy and arrested two persons in connection with the case.

New UT of J-K: Centre to control police, land under local govt

New UT of J-K: Centre to control police, land under local govt

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

The Act says the Legislative Assembly of the UT of Jammu and Kashmir may make laws for the whole or any part of the Union Territory with respect to any of the matters enumerated in the state list of the Constitution except the subjects mentioned in entries one and two -- 'public order' and 'police' respectively -- or the Concurrent List in the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution.

Will BCCI allow Indian players for Afghanistan Premier League?

Will BCCI allow Indian players for Afghanistan Premier League?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2018

The Afghanistan Cricket Board on Friday launched its very own franchise-based T20 league, to be held in the UAE in October, but the BCCI is expected to maintain its current stand of not allowing Indian players to turn freelancers.

Lance Klusener is new Afghanistan head coach

Lance Klusener is new Afghanistan head coach

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

Klusener was South Africa's assistant batting coach in the recently held T20 series against India.

In Delhi's Jung, AAP gives in, sends Maliwal's file to LG

In Delhi's Jung, AAP gives in, sends Maliwal's file to LG

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

Swati Maliwal, whose appointment as Delhi Commission for Women chief by the Kejriwal government was struck down by Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung triggering a fresh round of confrontation, on Thursday alleged that her office had been locked and name plate removed.

Cash-for-bail: Chargesheet against suspended judge

Cash-for-bail: Chargesheet against suspended judge

Rediff.com13 Aug 2012

The Andhra Pradesh Anti-Corruption Bureau on Monday filed a chargesheet against suspended judge T Pattabhirama Rao and seven others, including two Karnataka members of legislative Assembly, in the cash-for-bail case involving former Karnataka minister Gali Janardhan Reddy.

Andhra liquor scam: Nine excise officials held

Andhra liquor scam: Nine excise officials held

Rediff.com16 Mar 2012

The Andhra Pradesh Anti-Corruption Bureau has arrested nine more excise officials in Khammam district on charges of "subverting" the tender process for allotment of liquor shops for pecuniary benefits, the ACB officials said on Friday.

Inzamam set to take Pakistan job?

Inzamam set to take Pakistan job?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2016

Former Pakistan cricket captain Inzamam-ul-Haq is set to be appointed as the country's chief selector after he was released from his role as Afghanistan's head coach.

Liquor scam: 7 Andhra police officials booked for graft

Liquor scam: 7 Andhra police officials booked for graft

Rediff.com11 Mar 2012

The Andhra Pradesh Anti-Corruption Bureau on Sunday arrested seven police officials on charges of receiving illegal gratifications in lieu of official favour to liquor mafia, a senior agency official said.

We need to get better at spin, says Australia's Wade

We need to get better at spin, says Australia's Wade

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

Bangladesh thrashed Australia by 60 runs in Dhaka on Monday to secure a comprehensive 4-1 series win, with the tourists' batsmen managing just 62 in 13.4 overs, their worst ever total in the format.

LG rejects transfer of Delhi home secretary by AAP govt

LG rejects transfer of Delhi home secretary by AAP govt

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

In no mood to relent, Lt Governor Najeeb Jung on Tuesday rejected the AAP government's decision to transfer Home Secretary Dharam Pal after he signed a notification appointing Joint Commissioner of Delhi Police M K Meena as new Chief of Anti-Corruption Branch.

Trouble for Ajit Pawar? Fadnavis gives nod for probe in irrigation scam

Trouble for Ajit Pawar? Fadnavis gives nod for probe in irrigation scam

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

Maharashtra's former deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar and top Nationalist Congress Party leaders Sunil Tatkare and Chhagan Bhujbal could be in for trouble after Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis gave a go ahead for probe against them in an alleged corruption case.

Simmons outburst exposes discord in Afghan camp

Simmons outburst exposes discord in Afghan camp

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

According to reports, the incident took place in a restaurant in Manchester on Monday when some of the players took objection to being filmed by a man in the public and confronted him.

Not force but development will bring PoK in India: Guv

Not force but development will bring PoK in India: Guv

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

Malik said that some ministers have been talking about taking back PoK from Pakistan by force.

Azhar hits back as Rayudu alleges corruption in HCA

Azhar hits back as Rayudu alleges corruption in HCA

Rediff.com23 Nov 2019

Taking to Twitter, the former Hyderabad captain accused several HCA members of have Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) cases pending against them.

DCW recruitment case: Kejriwal cries foul over his name in FIR

DCW recruitment case: Kejriwal cries foul over his name in FIR

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday alleged that the Anti-Corruption Bureau has registered an FIR against him at the behest of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in connection with the "administrative and financial irregularities" in the functioning of the Delhi Commission for Women.

Cash-for-votes: Leaked audio tape may spell trouble for Andhra CM

Cash-for-votes: Leaked audio tape may spell trouble for Andhra CM

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

A purported conversation in an audio tape between Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu and nominated legislator Elvys Stephenson, aired in a section of local television channels, has given a new twist to the cash-for-votes controversy.

Delhi anti-corruption helpline gets over 12K calls in 24 hrs

Delhi anti-corruption helpline gets over 12K calls in 24 hrs

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

Aam Aadmi Party government's anti-corruption helpline, re-launched on Monday in Delhi, has received 12,731 calls in 24 hours, with most of them wanting to know about the process of registering a graft case.

Delhi govt targets Dikshit; orders FIR in CWG street light scam

Delhi govt targets Dikshit; orders FIR in CWG street light scam

Rediff.com6 Feb 2014

Delhi's new government, headed by Arvind Kejriwal, on Thursday directed its anti-corruption branch to lodge an FIR in the Rs 90-crore street light project for the 2010 Commonwealth Games in which a panel headed by a former Comptroller and Auditor General had indicted the then chief minister Sheila Dikshit.

PHOTOS: Afghanistan's cricketers celebrate Eid in Bengaluru

PHOTOS: Afghanistan's cricketers celebrate Eid in Bengaluru

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

Afghanistan's players entered the M Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru on Friday in traditional attire to celebrate Eid-ul Fatir.

Alka Lamba removed as AAP spokesperson

Alka Lamba removed as AAP spokesperson

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

The Aam Aadmi Party has removed its MLA Alka Lamba as party spokesperson after she "deviated from party line" while making a statement on Transport Minister Gopal Rai being relieved of the charge.

Delhi's Anti Corruption Bureau stopped from probing RIL case

Delhi's Anti Corruption Bureau stopped from probing RIL case

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

Union government limits powers of Anti Corruption Bureau to corruption cases involving Delhi state govt officials

AAP MLA tears MHA notification inside Delhi assembly

AAP MLA tears MHA notification inside Delhi assembly

Rediff.com27 May 2015

Delhi assembly on Wednesday witnessed unruly scenes as an Aam Aadmi Party legislator tore a copy of the Centre's notification giving absolute powers to the Lt Governor in appointments of bureaucrats as well as matters relating to police and public order.

Bhujbal case: ED conducts searches across Mumbai

Bhujbal case: ED conducts searches across Mumbai

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

An Enforcement Directorate official said that the searches would continue through the day.

Modi will never make you vice-president: Kejriwal to Delhi LG Jung

Modi will never make you vice-president: Kejriwal to Delhi LG Jung

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

In an acerbic letter to the LG, Kejriwal took on Jung and Modi for allegedly putting spanners in every small initiative of the Aam Aadmi Party government by getting them probed by the Anti-Corruption Branch and the Central Bureau of Investigation.

Conspiracy being hatched by BJP through Mishra, AAP alleges

Conspiracy being hatched by BJP through Mishra, AAP alleges

Rediff.com8 May 2017

"The BJP and the Congress are treating Mishra as Harishchandra... He is same the person who had called Modi an 'Inter-Services Intelligence agent'," Sanjay Singh of the AAP said.

McGrath to rejoin Aussies in WI

McGrath to rejoin Aussies in WI

Rediff.com8 Apr 2003

McGrath's decision to go back came after a specialist said his wife's medical condition was not as bad as feared.

AAP moves resolution against absolute powers to LG

AAP moves resolution against absolute powers to LG

Rediff.com26 May 2015

The AAP government on Tuesday moved a resolution against the Centre's notification giving absolute powers to the Lt Governor.

Make yourself co-accused in scam cases: AAP to Jung

Make yourself co-accused in scam cases: AAP to Jung

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

12 AAP MLAs went to Raj Niwas, the LG's residence, at around 11.30 am with the demands. They later claimed that Jung 'refused' to meet them, but the LG secretariat said Jung's schedule was already prepared for the day and procedures have to be followed for seeking an appointment.

AP: IPS officer nabbed in DA case

AP: IPS officer nabbed in DA case

Rediff.com28 Apr 2007

In a statement, Anti-Corruption Bureau Director-General S S P Yadav said the Indian Police Service officer is being arrested and he would be produced before the special judge for ACB cases in Hyderabad.

Clean up Hyderabad cricket, Rayudu tells Azhar

Clean up Hyderabad cricket, Rayudu tells Azhar

Rediff.com24 Nov 2019

Rayudu had pulled out of the coming Ranji Trophy tournament attacking the Hyderabad Cricket Association

Some threatened to kill me after complaining against Munde: Sawant

Some threatened to kill me after complaining against Munde: Sawant

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

"I received about 40 anonymous calls since Thursday evening. Some threatened to kill me while others wanted me to apologise to Pankaja," Sawant claimed.

Andhra top cop shunted out as Jagan takes charge as CM

Andhra top cop shunted out as Jagan takes charge as CM

Rediff.com31 May 2019

The DGP was on the "hit list" of the YSR Congress for some time now, as they were perceived to be close to the previous Telugu Desam Party government.

Money laundering case: NBW issued against Chaggan Bhujbal's son

Money laundering case: NBW issued against Chaggan Bhujbal's son

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

A special Prevention of Money Laundering Act court on Wednesday issued a non-bailable warrant against Pankaj Bhujbal.

CBI officers who probed 2G, CWG scams awarded President's medal

CBI officers who probed 2G, CWG scams awarded President's medal

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

Central Bureau of Investigation officers who probed cases like 2G, CWG scam and horse trading in Jharkhand Rajya Sabha elections are among the 28 from the agency awarded with prestigious the president's police medal for distinguished service and police medal for meritorious service on Republic Day.

BJP-Shiv Sena in fresh war of words after police stop Kirit Somaiya

BJP-Shiv Sena in fresh war of words after police stop Kirit Somaiya

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

Somaiya had on Sunday claimed he was barred from entering Kolhapur with the district authorities citing law and order as well as security concerns following his allegations of corruption against Maharashtra Rural Development Minister Hasan Mushrif.