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ED attaches Rs 31-cr worth land 'belonging' to Soren

ED attaches Rs 31-cr worth land 'belonging' to Soren

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached 8.86 acres of land in Ranchi allegedly owned by former Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren as part of a money laundering investigation against him and his associates, the federal agency said on Thursday.

Prior approval needed for prosecuting public servants under PMLA: SC

Prior approval needed for prosecuting public servants under PMLA: SC

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

A bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Augustine George Masih, therefore, dismissed a plea of the Enforcement Directorate challenging a high court verdict that quashed the cognisance order of the agency's complaint (chargesheet) against two IAS officers.

Hemant Soren released from jail after 5 months

Hemant Soren released from jail after 5 months

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

The high court of Jharkhand on Friday granted bail to former chief minister Hemant Soren in a money laundering case linked to a land scam.

Uttarakhand to give Tata Motors 50 acres more?

Uttarakhand to give Tata Motors 50 acres more?

Rediff.com2 Sep 2008

Tata Motors was allotted 1,000 acres of prime agriculture land at the Pantnagar industrial estate in the hope that the company would set up its dream Nano project in Uttarakhand. It has now agreed in principle to allot 50 acres more to the auto giant. Tata Motors is seeking 100 acres for housing purposes. Meanwhile, suspense continues over the Nano project being shifted to the hill state.

'Growth Of Cheese Market In India Is Exponential'

'Growth Of Cheese Market In India Is Exponential'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

'Only 20 per cent of families in India buy cheese twice once a year.'

L&T eyes up to Rs 40K cr in pre-sales from realty business

L&T eyes up to Rs 40K cr in pre-sales from realty business

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

Buoyed by regulatory overhaul and infrastructure boom, engineering conglomerate Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has identified realty business as one of its growth engines for the next 10 years and plans to acquire land parcels while expanding pre-sales, said a senior company executive. L&T Realty has started looking out to acquire land parcels and grab partnership development opportunities across markets to scale up its business. "We are making some strides in that direction, albeit cautiously.

MUDA case: Sidda quizzed by Lokayukta police for 2 hrs, says told them truth

MUDA case: Sidda quizzed by Lokayukta police for 2 hrs, says told them truth

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

The Karnataka CM is facing allegations of illegalities in the allotment of 14 sites to his wife Parvathi B M by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA).

We will restore them if..: SC warns Gujarat on demolitions

We will restore them if..: SC warns Gujarat on demolitions

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

The Supreme Court on Friday said if it finds that authorities in Gujarat acted in contempt of its order on demolition of properties, it will ask them to restore the structures.

EPL PIX: Liverpool demolish Spurs; United shocked

EPL PIX: Liverpool demolish Spurs; United shocked

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Sunday night.

Delhi land sale: GMR may get over Rs 100 crore per acre

Delhi land sale: GMR may get over Rs 100 crore per acre

Rediff.com15 Jul 2014

GMR Infra, a publicly held firm that manages the Delhi international airport, is set to kickstart the second phase of monetisation of its 230-acre land parcel near the airport.

Dharavi, Racecourse Deals Reverberate In Mumbai Polls

Dharavi, Racecourse Deals Reverberate In Mumbai Polls

Rediff.com17 May 2024

Despite Dharavi being located in the Mumbai North Central constituency and Mahalaxmi Racecourse in South Mumbai, the issues have caught the attention of all parties and their candidates.

Army asked to vacate 262 acres of land in Ladakh

Army asked to vacate 262 acres of land in Ladakh

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

The army has been asked by the Jammu and Kashmir government to vacate lands in Khurbathang Plateau of Ladakh which it had been using for firing, operational and logistic needs.

EPL: City's nightmare continues; Liverpool extend lead

EPL: City's nightmare continues; Liverpool extend lead

Rediff.com1 Dec 2024

Marcus Rashford and Joshua Zirkzee bagged two goals apiece as Manchester United thumped Everton 4-0 on Sunday in new manager Ruben Amorim's first Premier League match at Old Trafford.

Macrotech and Oberoi Realty elevate Mumbai skyline with highrise sales

Macrotech and Oberoi Realty elevate Mumbai skyline with highrise sales

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

Mumbai-based developers Macrotech Developers (Lodha) and Oberoi Realty have emerged as top gainers among largecap realty stocks over the past month, with gains ranging from 29 per cent to 33 per cent. Strong ongoing sales trends in Mumbai's core market, record bookings in the January-March quarter, and healthy guidance for 2024-25 (FY25) have propelled these companies, which derive the majority of their revenues from India's financial capital.

Britain's King Charles visits Bengaluru for Ayurvedic treatment

Britain's King Charles visits Bengaluru for Ayurvedic treatment

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

Britain's King Charles is on a personal visit to Bengaluru where he is staying at a sprawling integrative medical facility near Whitefield, sources said on Wednesday.

All about BCCI's new National Cricket Academy

All about BCCI's new National Cricket Academy

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

The new National Cricket Academy which was inaugurated in Bengaluru on Sunday has been renamed as the BCCI Centre of Excellence.

How Lawrence Bishnoi manages to run a 700-member gang from prison

How Lawrence Bishnoi manages to run a 700-member gang from prison

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

Despite being lodged in prison, Bishnoi has allegedly managed to execute murders of many high-profile people, including Punjabi singer Siddhu Moosewala in 2022, Karni Sena chief Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi in 2023, besides orchestrating firing outside the residences of singers A P Dhillon and Gippy Garewal in Canada, the officer said.

AP: PM to distribute 1 lakh acres

AP: PM to distribute 1 lakh acres

Rediff.com16 Aug 2005

How much is Shashi Tharoor worth?

How much is Shashi Tharoor worth?

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

Shashi Tharoor, who is eyeing a fourth consecutive win from the Thiruvananthapuram Lok Sabha seat, has declared assets of over Rs 55 crore in his nomination papers.

High Drama On Day 1 At SCG

High Drama On Day 1 At SCG

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

A survivalist's mindset sees Indian batsmen fail again on the first day of the SCG Test.

Bengal offers 45 acres each to Infy, Wipro

Bengal offers 45 acres each to Infy, Wipro

Rediff.com17 Sep 2009

Shortly after scrapping the proposed IT township project -- Vedic Village -- at Rajarhat near Kolkata, West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee said late on Wednesday that the two IT majors must be retained in the state, reports the Indian Express.

ED presents Hemant Soren's WhatsApp chats in court

ED presents Hemant Soren's WhatsApp chats in court

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday produced WhatsApp chat records between former Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren and a close associate where information related to transfer and posting of state government officials involving 'huge amount of money' is alleged to have been discussed.

Rohit's Slump, Kohli's Misjudgment: How India Crumbled At The MCG!

Rohit's Slump, Kohli's Misjudgment: How India Crumbled At The MCG!

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

When you are defending to save a game, a loose delivery comes along and you suddenly opt to play an attacking shot, you are unlikely to hit as well as if you were playing your naturally aggressive game all along. First Pant, then Jaiswal, found that out the costly way, observes Prem Panicker.

Tata Motors, Jharkhand in talks for 300 acres

Tata Motors, Jharkhand in talks for 300 acres

Rediff.com28 May 2009

Tata Motors is negotiating with the Jharkhand government to acquire 300 acres of land to set up a vendor park on the lines of the one in Pantnagar (Uttar Pradesh), a senior company official said.

2.5 mn acres on fire: Australia's worst bushfires

2.5 mn acres on fire: Australia's worst bushfires

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

Bushfires across Australia's most populated state of New South Wales have killed six people and ravaged more than 250,000 acres of land. States of emergency have been declared in Queensland and New South Wales as arid weather and strong winds continue to create catastrophic fire conditions, which according to New South Wales state emergency services minister David Elliott "could be the most dangerous bushfire week this nation has ever seen." These pictures capture the dramatic scenes.

17 persons killed, 33 hurt in Andhra pharma unit fire

17 persons killed, 33 hurt in Andhra pharma unit fire

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

Harrowing scenes unfolded at the SEZ where the fire ripped through the pharma company. Injured workers with torn clothes and bleeding injuries were seen being shifted to hospitals in ambulances.

Mumbai suburb gets 60 acres for realty development

Mumbai suburb gets 60 acres for realty development

Rediff.com25 Apr 2008

With Mumbai grappling for additional land for expansion, the city's western suburb Bandra could see availability of close to 60 acres of real estate for development.

Bulletproof bathrooms in KCR's 9 acre bungalow

Bulletproof bathrooms in KCR's 9 acre bungalow

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

Here are some features of the home.

Big blow to Siddaramaiah as Guv sanctions his prosecution

Big blow to Siddaramaiah as Guv sanctions his prosecution

Rediff.com17 Aug 2024

Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot on Saturday accorded sanction for prosecution of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in connection with Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) site allotment 'scam', giving a major jolt to the nearly 15 month old Congress government.

Indian army hands over 37 acres of demined farmland to villagers

Indian army hands over 37 acres of demined farmland to villagers

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

Army on Friday handed over about 37 acres of demined farmland to the villagers in the Akhnoor belt along the Line of Control in the Jammu district.

Infosys acquires 129 acres in Mahindra City

Infosys acquires 129 acres in Mahindra City

Rediff.com20 Aug 2003

As part of its plan to expand its operations in Chennai, IT major Infosys will acquire 129 acres of land at the Mahindra Industrial Park Limited at suburban Maraimalai Nagar, thus becoming the first 'anchor tenant' to the 1432-acre park.

Tatas should return 400 acres in Singur: Mamata

Tatas should return 400 acres in Singur: Mamata

Rediff.com24 Aug 2008

Amid repeated calls to party workers to peacefully hold the indefinite dharna over the Singur land issue, Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee on Sunday said her party did not want the Tatas to leave, but to restrict its small car factory in Singur to 600 acres.

Meet Baldev Kumar from Punjab, first outsider to contest J-K LS polls

Meet Baldev Kumar from Punjab, first outsider to contest J-K LS polls

Rediff.com20 Apr 2024

The abrogation of Article 370 in August 2019 paved the way for outsiders to contest polls in the Union Territory.

UK clears decks for 500 mn grant for Tata Steel's Port Talbot project

UK clears decks for 500 mn grant for Tata Steel's Port Talbot project

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

The Labour government in the UK has cleared the decks for a 500 million grant to Tata Steel, paving the way for decarbonisation of the company's British business and a sustainable financial future. In a statement, Tata Steel said that it has signed a 500 million Grant Funding Agreement (GFA) with the UK government, allowing it to "proceed at pace with the project to install a state-of-the-art electric arc furnace (EAF) at the Port Talbot steelworks in Wales". This is part of the 1.25 billion green steel project in Port Talbot, of which Tata Steel's investment is to the tune of 750 million.

31 dead, lakhs homeless in AP, Telangana floods

31 dead, lakhs homeless in AP, Telangana floods

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

At least 16 people lost their lives in various rain-related incidents in Telangana while the unprecedented rainfall and floods in Andhra Pradesh over the past three days affected about 4.5 lakh people leading to the evacuation of more than 30,000 to relief camps.

Haryana man dies fighting for Russia in Ukraine, says family

Haryana man dies fighting for Russia in Ukraine, says family

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

The Indian embassy in Moscow confirmed the death of Ravi Moun, who hailed from Matour village in Haryana's Kaithal district, his brother Ajay Moun said.

Sidda blames 'politics of hate', rules out resignation

Sidda blames 'politics of hate', rules out resignation

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday questioned the ED slapping a money laundering case against him in the MUDA 'scam' and once again ruled out his resignation over the issue.

US' Largest Hindu Temple All Set To Open

US' Largest Hindu Temple All Set To Open

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

The largest Hindu temple in United States, BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham, is scheduled to be inaugurated at Robbinsville, New Jersey, on October 8, 2023.

A Resort Full Of Army, Cricket Memories

A Resort Full Of Army, Cricket Memories

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

Run by a former cricketer and son of India's military heroes, Mike's Forest Retreat is an ode to all that we hold dear.