News for '-enforcement-directorate'

D searches Hirandandani premises as part of FEMA probe

D searches Hirandandani premises as part of FEMA probe

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) is conducting searches at multiple premises of the Hiranandani Group in Mumbai on charges of violations under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), according to sources.

Bihar cops obtain reference NEET papers, ED likely to join probe

Bihar cops obtain reference NEET papers, ED likely to join probe

Rediff.com22 Jun 2024

The Bihar Police's Economic Offences Unit, which is probing the alleged National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (Undergraduate) (NEET-UG) paper leak case, on Saturday claimed to have obtained reference question papers of the test conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA) and planned to compare these with documents recovered from a flat in Patna during a search operation last month.

ED moves court after Arvind Kejriwal skips 5th summons

ED moves court after Arvind Kejriwal skips 5th summons

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

The complaint was filed before Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Divya Malhotra, who put up the matter for further hearing on February 7.

41 firms facing probe donated Rs 2,471 cr to BJP: Petitioners

41 firms facing probe donated Rs 2,471 cr to BJP: Petitioners

Rediff.com23 Mar 2024

Senior advocate Prashant Bhushan, who appeared for the petitioners in the court, said at least 30 shell companies purchased electoral bonds worth over Rs 143 crore.

Anything can happen to Kejriwal in jail: AAP

Anything can happen to Kejriwal in jail: AAP

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh Friday reiterated his party's allegation that a deep conspiracy is being hatched against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and anything can happen with him in prison.

ED attaches Shilpa Shetty, Raj Kundra's properties worth over Rs 97 cr

ED attaches Shilpa Shetty, Raj Kundra's properties worth over Rs 97 cr

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

Kundra, it claimed, received 285 Bitcoins from the mastermind and promoter of Gain Bitcoin Ponzi scam Amit Bhardwaj for setting up Bitcoin mining farm in Ukraine.

Modi has to use two crutches of TDP, JD-U to run govt: Opposition

Modi has to use two crutches of TDP, JD-U to run govt: Opposition

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

Banerjee said the prime minister will now have to move around the country and also abroad with two crutches.

2 months interim bail for Jet Air founder Naresh Goyal

2 months interim bail for Jet Air founder Naresh Goyal

Rediff.com6 May 2024

The Bombay high court on Monday granted interim bail for two months on medical grounds to Jet Airways founder Naresh Goyal, who has been arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a money laundering case. A single bench of Justice N J Jamadar said Goyal shall pay a surety of Rs 1 lakh and not leave Mumbai without prior permission from the trial court. "The applicant (Goyal) shall be released on interim bail for a period of two months. He shall abide by all conditions imposed," the bench said.

ED raids shouldn't cause change in people's behaviour: RSS chief

ED raids shouldn't cause change in people's behaviour: RSS chief

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

He was speaking at the 101st anniversary event of Lokmanya Seva Sangh, a Mumbai-based organisation set up to build a 'socially vigilant, disciplined, cultured and progressive society'.

AAP launches 'jail ka jawab vote se' campaign

AAP launches 'jail ka jawab vote se' campaign

Rediff.com8 Apr 2024

As part of the campaign, AAP RS MP Sandeep Pathak said, AAP leaders and workers will visit the four Lok Sabha constituencies from where it has fielded candidates.

Manish Sisodia walks out of Tihar jail after 17 months

Manish Sisodia walks out of Tihar jail after 17 months

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

Senior Aam Aadmi Party leader Manish Sisodia walked out of Tihar Jail after 17 months behind bars on Friday and said he got bail due to the power of the Constitution and democracy, and this same power will ensure the release of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.

Kejriwal scheduled to appear before ED in excise case

Kejriwal scheduled to appear before ED in excise case

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

The ruling Aam Aadmi Party remained tight-lipped about whether the chief minister will appear before the Enforcement Directorate or not.

SC rejects Bengal govt's plea against CBI probe into Sandeshkhali

SC rejects Bengal govt's plea against CBI probe into Sandeshkhali

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a plea filed by the West Bengal government challenging the Calcutta high court's order which directed a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the allegations of crimes against women and land grabbing in Sandeshkhali.

'Kejriwal has outlived his utility for the BJP'

'Kejriwal has outlived his utility for the BJP'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2024

'The BJP was supporting him from behind in order to bring down the Congress government.'

Satyendar Jain received Rs 7cr bribe? LG okays probe

Satyendar Jain received Rs 7cr bribe? LG okays probe

Rediff.com6 Jul 2024

The Delhi L-G V K Saxena has approved a recommendation for a probe under the Prevention of Corruption Act against Satyendar Jain in a graft case related to CCTV installation in the city.

BJP sues Atishi over 'join us or face arrest' claim

BJP sues Atishi over 'join us or face arrest' claim

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

Atishi claimed that 4 senior AAP leaders, including herself, would be arrested soon and claimed that she was advised to join the BJP or be ready to be arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in a month.

Sandeshkhali police camp attacked, constable injured

Sandeshkhali police camp attacked, constable injured

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

A constable was seriously injured after he was attacked by unidentified miscreants at a police camp in Sandeshkhali area of West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district in the early hours of Tuesday, an officer said.

Kavitha funneled excise scam funds for AAP's Goa poll: CBI chargesheet

Kavitha funneled excise scam funds for AAP's Goa poll: CBI chargesheet

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

Special judge for Central Bureau of Investigation cases Kaveri Baweja took note of the charge sheet on Monday observing that there was sufficient evidence to proceed against her in the case.

Excise policy: Kejriwal moves SC against HC's interim stay on bail order

Excise policy: Kejriwal moves SC against HC's interim stay on bail order

Rediff.com23 Jun 2024

One of the lawyers of the chief minister said that they will be seeking urgent listing of the petition on Monday.

The City Of Joy Is Swamped In Sadness

The City Of Joy Is Swamped In Sadness

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

Kolkata hangs its head in shame as the hope of a government with a moral compass and a heart in the right place recedes into the distance, notes Payal Singh Mohanka.

Tight security outside Kejriwal's residence amid claims of his arrest

Tight security outside Kejriwal's residence amid claims of his arrest

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

The Delhi Police, however, said the security around the CM house was beefed up to "manage" mediapersons who have gathered there since Wednesday after party leaders claimed that Kejriwal would be raided and arrested.

Kejriwal moves motion of confidence in Assembly

Kejriwal moves motion of confidence in Assembly

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday moved a motion of confidence in the assembly which the House will discuss on Saturday.

'Wait for court order': Kejriwal skips 7th ED summons

'Wait for court order': Kejriwal skips 7th ED summons

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

Kejriwal has skipped all the summonses so far, terming them "illegal".

Atishi Marlena In Delhi's Hot Seat

Atishi Marlena In Delhi's Hot Seat

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

The Delhi battlefield may not be a cakewalk for the Rhodes Scholar.

10 Times Arvind Kejriwal Made Headlines

10 Times Arvind Kejriwal Made Headlines

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

From the time he first rose to prominence during the movement against the then UPA government, Arvind Kejriwal has regularly grabbed headlines for his surprise moves and decisions. Here are 10 such instances.

Third time in Tihar, Kejriwal gets these books to read

Third time in Tihar, Kejriwal gets these books to read

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who was sent to Tihar Jail after a court remanded him in judicial custody till April 15 in the excise policy case, will remain under 24x7 watch with CCTV cameras in his cell and could watch TV and read books, officials said.

Kejriwal arrested because of his deeds: Anna Hazare

Kejriwal arrested because of his deeds: Anna Hazare

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

'I had told him that our job is not to make excise policy. Even a small child knows that liquor is bad. I had asked him to stay away from this (excise policy) issue. But he went ahead and made the policy'

Vote for BJP will send me back to jail, says Kejriwal

Vote for BJP will send me back to jail, says Kejriwal

Rediff.com15 May 2024

The chief minister said his "fault" was providing good education to children, building good schools for them, opening Mohalla Clinics and arranging for free medicines for people.

ED didn't search Kejriwal's PA's house, just sat in living room: Atishi

ED didn't search Kejriwal's PA's house, just sat in living room: Atishi

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

The 'panchnama' document showed that the ED team took with it just two Gmail account downloads and three family phones from Kumar's house, Atishi claimed.

ED files case against YouTuber Elvish Yadav over snake venom use

ED files case against YouTuber Elvish Yadav over snake venom use

Rediff.com4 May 2024

The central agency has pressed charges under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act after taking cognisance of a FIR and charge sheet filed by the Gautam Buddh Nagar (Noida) district police in Uttar Pradesh last month against him and other linked to him.

AAP 'passed on' bribe money as poll funds: ED chargesheet

AAP 'passed on' bribe money as poll funds: ED chargesheet

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed its first chargesheet in connection with a money-laundering probe linked to alleged irregularities in the Delhi Jal Board (DJB), official sources said on Saturday.

Out of jail, Hemant Soren declares 'rebellion' to drive out 'feudal forces

Out of jail, Hemant Soren declares 'rebellion' to drive out 'feudal forces

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

Soren, addressing a rally in Bhognadih on the occasion of 'Hul Diwas', also claimed that the saffron party has turned 'jittery' after his release from jail and its leaders are 'conspiring' against him again.

Victory will be fitting reply to my LS expulsion: Mahua Moitra

Victory will be fitting reply to my LS expulsion: Mahua Moitra

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

Mahua asserted that despite all efforts by the Bharatiya Janata Party to "sound the death knell" for constitutional democracy, India is too great a country to be destroyed by the fascists.

Jolt to BJP as JMM-led alliance wins all 5 tribal seats in Jharkhand

Jolt to BJP as JMM-led alliance wins all 5 tribal seats in Jharkhand

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

The ruling Jharkhand Mukti Morcha-led alliance won all five seats, performing particularly well in Singhbhum, Rajmahal, and Dumka.

Excise case: ED names K Kavitha in fresh charge sheet

Excise case: ED names K Kavitha in fresh charge sheet

Rediff.com10 May 2024

The federal agency had arrested 46-year-old Kavitha, the daughter of former Telangana chief minister K Chandrashekar Rao, from her Banjara hills residence in Hyderabad on March 15.

Kejriwal's arrest: AAP to gherao PM's residence on March 26

Kejriwal's arrest: AAP to gherao PM's residence on March 26

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

Rai alleged that MLAs and councillors of the Aam Aadmi Party were stopped from meeting the family members of the Delhi chief minister, who was arrested by the ED in an excise policy-linked money-laundering case on Thursday.

Avoid unnecessary bail delays, decide Jain's plea on July 9, SC tells HC

Avoid unnecessary bail delays, decide Jain's plea on July 9, SC tells HC

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

A bench of Justices Manoj Misra and SVN Bhatti made the observation while disposing of Jain's plea against the high court's decision of adjourning the hearing of his bail application for six weeks.

Now, ED books Mahua Moitra in cash-for-queries case

Now, ED books Mahua Moitra in cash-for-queries case

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a money laundering case against Trinamool Congress leader Mahua Moitra and businessman Darshan Hiranandani in connection with an alleged cash-for-queries scam case, official sources said Tuesday.

Ready to abide by any bail condition: Sisodia tells court

Ready to abide by any bail condition: Sisodia tells court

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

Aam Aadmi Party leader Manish Sisodia, arrested in the Delhi excise policy case in February last year, on Tuesday told a Delhi court hearing his bail petition that no purpose will be served by keeping him in jail any further.

Rajasthan ACB arrestes 2 ED officers for taking bribe

Rajasthan ACB arrestes 2 ED officers for taking bribe

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

The Rajasthan Anti-Corruption Bureau on Thursday arrested an Enforcement Directorate officer, posted in Manipur, and his associate in Jaipur for allegedly taking a bribe of Rs 15 lakh for settling a matter related to a chit fund case, officials said.