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SC seeks replies from Centre, CBI, ED, Anil Ambani on PIL

SC seeks replies from Centre, CBI, ED, Anil Ambani on PIL

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

In a significant development, the Supreme Court on Tuesday sought responses from the Centre, CBI, ED, Anil Ambani and the Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group (ADAG) on a PIL seeking a court-monitored probe into alleged massive banking and corporate fraud involving the ADAG and its group companies.

SBI slams Anil Ambani. says RCom loan account is 'fraud'

SBI slams Anil Ambani. says RCom loan account is 'fraud'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

State Bank of India has decided to classify the loan account of beleaguered telecom firm Reliance Communications as "fraud" and to report the name of its erstwhile director -- Anil Ambani to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), according to a regulatory filing. Reliance Communications in a regulatory filing said that it has received a letter dated June 23, 2025 from the State Bank of India (SBI) to this effect.

Bank of India tags RCom, Anil Ambani as frauds

Bank of India tags RCom, Anil Ambani as frauds

Rediff.com24 Aug 2025

After the State Bank of India, Bank of India has classified the loan account of insolvent Reliance Communications as fraudulent and named its former director, tycoon Anil Ambani, citing alleged fund diversion in 2016, according to a regulatory filing. State-owned Bank of India granted a Rs 700 crore loan in August 2016 to Reliance Communications for its ongoing capital and operational expenditure and repayment of existing liabilities.

Reliance-RTL JV to launch channel Thrill

Reliance-RTL JV to launch channel Thrill

Rediff.com30 Apr 2012

RTL is part of Europe's largest media firm, Bertelsmann AG, and has a market cap of $15.5 billion (Rs 69,900 crore).

RTL breaks rank with GSM lobby

RTL breaks rank with GSM lobby

Rediff.com15 Sep 2007

Reliance Telecom Ltd (RTL) has dissociated itself from the GSM lobby's stance on spectrum, stating there is no merit in the demand for additional spectrum.

Reliance-RTL to launch new channel on Nov 5

Reliance-RTL to launch new channel on Nov 5

Rediff.com29 Oct 2012

BIG RTL, the joint venture between Reliance Broadcast Network Ltd and European entertainment network RTL Group, is planning to launch its first channel, BIG-RTL Thrill, on November 5.

11 Ajax players test positive for COVID-19, says RTL

11 Ajax players test positive for COVID-19, says RTL

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

Amsterdam soccer club Ajax has had 11 players tested positive for COVID-19 a day before their Champions League tie against Danish side FC Midtjylland on Tuesday, RTL Nieuws reported on Monday.

Passport, vaccination details of international TT players leaked

Passport, vaccination details of international TT players leaked

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

'We have already implemented additional security measures and we will monitor suspicious activities. A thorough security review and an investigation are currently being undertaken.'

Chinese banks may get Rs 7,000 cr from 3 Anil Ambani firms

Chinese banks may get Rs 7,000 cr from 3 Anil Ambani firms

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

Chinese banks -- China Development Bank, China Exim Bank and Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) -- will get a lion share of 30 per cent or Rs 7,000 crore in RCOM/RTL/RITL resolution plan, with the DoT getting nothing if the proposed plan goes ahead.

Ex-Saudi royal guard arrested in Jamal Khashoggi killing

Ex-Saudi royal guard arrested in Jamal Khashoggi killing

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

Khaled Aedh Alotaibi, a former Saudi royal guard, was arrested at Charles-de-Gaulle airport in Paris while boarding a flight to Riyadh.

Van Gaal targets trophies in first season at Man United

Van Gaal targets trophies in first season at Man United

Rediff.com20 May 2014

Louis van Gaal wants to put Manchester United back top of the English game as soon as possible, he said after being confirmed as the Premier League club's manager on Monday.

Euro 2016: Will pilots strike disrupt travel plans of football fans?

Euro 2016: Will pilots strike disrupt travel plans of football fans?

Rediff.com11 Jun 2016

Air France pilots went on a four-day strike over pay cuts on Saturday that could disrupt transport plans for football fans on the second day of Europe's soccer championship.

World Cup chit-chat: Brazil World Cup will be my last, says Ribery

World Cup chit-chat: Brazil World Cup will be my last, says Ribery

Rediff.com21 May 2014

France winger Franck Ribery will play in his last World Cup in Brazil, the Bayern Munich player said on Wednesday.

Djokovic's dad blames Dimitrov for Coronavirus outbreak

Djokovic's dad blames Dimitrov for Coronavirus outbreak

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

Djokovic's father blamed the cancellation of the tour on Dimitrov. There is nothing to suggest that Dimitrov spread the virus to others.

Bruce Lee: 40 years later

Bruce Lee: 40 years later

Rediff.com20 Jul 2013

A documentary on his life I Am Bruce Lee will be telecast on his 40th birth anniversary on July 20.

Betting, match-fixing the big threats: Platini

Betting, match-fixing the big threats: Platini

Rediff.com22 Jan 2013

Match-fixing and illegal betting are the biggest threats to the future of soccer, UEFA president Michel Platini said on Monday.

World Cup qualifiers: Germany, England, Italy win but Spain held

World Cup qualifiers: Germany, England, Italy win but Spain held

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

Four-times winners Germany enjoyed a 3-0 win over Group J rivals Iceland

How I turned my internship into a full time job

How I turned my internship into a full time job

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

Madhu shares the key lessons she learned from her first internship at Micron's Global Development Center in Hyderabad.

Schleck denies wrongdoing, requests B sample test

Schleck denies wrongdoing, requests B sample test

Rediff.com18 Jul 2012

Luxembourg rider Frank Schleck has denied any wrongdoing after he was withdrawn from the Tour de France on Tuesday when he returned a positive test for the diuretic Xipamide following Saturday's Stage 13.

CBI trying to stop trial against Reliance Telecom?

CBI trying to stop trial against Reliance Telecom?

Rediff.com13 Aug 2014

The Supreme Court has asked the CBI to place before it the "files and notings" which purportedly suggest that its Director Ranjit Sinha wants stopping of whole trial against Reliance Telecom Ltd (RTL) and three top executives of the Reliance ADAG, who are accused in the 2G spectrum scam case.

Reliance plans to be a strong TV player

Reliance plans to be a strong TV player

Rediff.com20 Jul 2012

Reliance Broadcast is building a curious network of English and regional channels.

Naples grieves over death of adoptive son Maradona

Naples grieves over death of adoptive son Maradona

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

Hundreds of blue and white Napoli scarves were tied to railings outside the stadium, and flowers, childrens' pictures, church candles and even a bottle of wine were laid out along the pavement in a rapidly expanding, makeshift shrine.

French federation chief plays down Nasri incident

French federation chief plays down Nasri incident

Rediff.com12 Jun 2012

French federation president Noel Le Graet on Tuesday played down an incident involving midfielder Samir Nasri after France drew 1-1 with England in their Euro 2012 Group D opening game.

Anil Ambani to appear before CBI court on Thursday

Anil Ambani to appear before CBI court on Thursday

Rediff.com21 Aug 2013

Reliance ADAG Chairman Anil Ambani will have to appear as a CBI witness in the 2G scam case with the Supreme Court on Wednesday refraining from passing any order and the trial court dismissing a plea for deferring his deposition scheduled tomorrow.

Darts Home Tour proves a hit despite blurred images and dodgy WiFi

Darts Home Tour proves a hit despite blurred images and dodgy WiFi

Rediff.com18 Apr 2020

The images were blurred, and the wifi decidedly dodgy, but darts stepped up to the oche on Friday to provide some rare live entertainment for sports-starved fans during the COVID-19 pandemic. Throwing from the comfort and security of living rooms and spare bedrooms, and even a landing, a cast of top players kicked off a novel 32 night Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) tournament in home isolation.

Govt unveils new telecom licence norms

Govt unveils new telecom licence norms

Rediff.com2 Aug 2013

The government on Friday unveiled long awaited Unified Licence norms that provide for delinking of spectrum from operational permits and allows companies to offer services using any technology.

2G case: Court issues fresh summons to Anil, Tina Ambani

2G case: Court issues fresh summons to Anil, Tina Ambani

Rediff.com27 Jul 2013

A Delhi court on Saturday issued fresh summons to Reliance ADA Group Chairman Anil Ambani and his wife Tina Ambani to appear as prosecution witnesses before it next month in the 2G spectrum allocation case.

Juergen Klinsmann eyes return to coaching

Juergen Klinsmann eyes return to coaching

Rediff.com6 Mar 2010

Juergen Klinsmann said he was looking forward to getting back into coaching and optimistic about the right offer coming along after this year's World Cup.

Gasquet confirms positive test for cocaine

Gasquet confirms positive test for cocaine

Rediff.com11 May 2009

French tennis player Richard Gasquet tested positive for cocaine at a tournament in Miami last month, the world number 23 said on Sunday. If Gasquet fails to clear his name, he could face a two-year suspension from the sport.

France to skip 2018 Winter Games if security not assured

France to skip 2018 Winter Games if security not assured

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

France's Winter Olympics team will not travel to the 2018 Games in South Korea if its security cannot be guaranteed, France's sports minister said on Thursday, the first major doubts by a participating nation about growing North Korean tensions.

COVID-19 cases in Premier League rising

COVID-19 cases in Premier League rising

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

The Premier League said on Monday that 10 people had returned positive results in its latest round of COVID-19 tests conducted on players and staff last week, the highest number of cases in a single round since the new season began this month.

Schumacher furious with himself

Schumacher furious with himself

Rediff.com5 Aug 2006

Michael Schumacher blamed himself for a red flag error that wrecked his Hungarian Grand Prix hopes.

2G: Tina Ambani seeks exemption from appearing on Aug 23

2G: Tina Ambani seeks exemption from appearing on Aug 23

Rediff.com19 Aug 2013

CBI prosecutor K K Goel opposed the application saying it was "dragging the trial" and noted that Anil Ambani too had filed a similar plea earlier.

Ralf Schumacher criticises Ferrari

Ralf Schumacher criticises Ferrari

Rediff.com26 Apr 2005

The Toyota driver has accused Ferrari of putting their own interests ahead of the future of Formula One.

2G case: Anil Ambani summoned as prosecution witness for July 26

2G case: Anil Ambani summoned as prosecution witness for July 26

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

CBI on Monday submitted a list of five witnesses, including Anil Ambani, who are scheduled to be called for recording of their statements before the court.

Staying at Arsenal for 22 years biggest mistake of my career, says Wenger

Staying at Arsenal for 22 years biggest mistake of my career, says Wenger

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

Arsene Wenger said staying as Arsenal manager for nearly 22 years may have been the biggest mistake of his career and that he regrets sacrificing 'everything' for the job.