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Uday Saharan to lead in U19 World Cup as India retain same squad

Uday Saharan to lead in U19 World Cup as India retain same squad

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

Uday Saharan will be leading India in the Under-19 World Cup in South Africa next year, as the same side from the ongoing U-19 Asia Cup has been retained for the global showpiece beginning on January 19.

Jharkhand teacher shoots dead 2 colleagues over love affair

Jharkhand teacher shoots dead 2 colleagues over love affair

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

The incident took place at Chatra Upgraded School in Poraiyahat area, around 300 km from Ranchi, during school hours around 11 am, a senior police officer said.

Adarsh-tainted top bureaucrats Jairaj, Pradeep reinstated

Adarsh-tainted top bureaucrats Jairaj, Pradeep reinstated

Rediff.com20 May 2014

The Maharashtra government has reinstated senior bureaucrats Jairaj Phatak and Pradeep Vyas, who were suspended 2 years ago for their alleged role in the Adarsh housing scam.

Ex-Maha CM Ashok Chavan quits Cong, likely to join BJP

Ex-Maha CM Ashok Chavan quits Cong, likely to join BJP

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

In a setback to the Congress ahead of Lok Sabha elections, former Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan on Monday quit the Congress, amid speculation that he is veering towards the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Adarsh accused move Bombay HC against PMLA application

Adarsh accused move Bombay HC against PMLA application

Rediff.com16 Jun 2012

Seven accused in the Adarsh scam have moved the Bombay High Court stating the Enforcement Directorate's case against them for money laundering is not "sustainable" as provisions of anti-money laundering law were not in force at the time of commission of the alleged offence.

Ashok Chavan quizzed by CBI in Adarsh scam

Ashok Chavan quizzed by CBI in Adarsh scam

Rediff.com30 Jan 2012

After quizzing two Union ministers in connection with the multi-crore Adarsh scam, the Central Bureau of Investigation has examined former Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan, as the agency prepares to wrap up its probe in the housing society case.

'Adarsh land never reserved for Kargil war heroes'

'Adarsh land never reserved for Kargil war heroes'

Rediff.com26 May 2011

Union Power Minister Sushilkumar Shinde on Thursday told the judicial panel probing the Adarsh Society Housing scam that the land where the controversial building stands belongs to the Maharashtra government and was never reserved for defence personnel or Kargil war heroes.

Ashok Chavan files papers, says his conscience clear on Adarsh

Ashok Chavan files papers, says his conscience clear on Adarsh

Rediff.com26 Mar 2014

Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan, who had stepped down in the wake of the Adarsh scam, on Wednesday filed nomination papers from Nanded Lok Sabha constituency.

We had all clearances, says scam-hit Adarsh

We had all clearances, says scam-hit Adarsh

Rediff.com10 Jan 2011

Contesting Environment Ministry's show-cause notice, Mumbai's scam-hit Adarsh Housing Society on Monday demanded an immediate end to proceedings against it, insisting that it had got all the required clearances and the contention otherwise was "misplaced and incorrect".

Adarsh: CAG auditing army's role in land allotment

Adarsh: CAG auditing army's role in land allotment

Rediff.com3 Apr 2011

Government auditor Comptroller and Auditor General has started a comprehensive audit into the role of armed forces, Coast Guard and Colaba administration in land allotment to the scam-tainted Adarsh Housing Society.

'Why Not Bundelkhand In Modi's Third Term?'

'Why Not Bundelkhand In Modi's Third Term?'

Rediff.com19 May 2024

'The Congress in the past backed the demand, but will not support it now since the SP opposes any division of UP.'

Mrunal Stuns Pippa Screening

Mrunal Stuns Pippa Screening

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

Pippa will be streamed on Amazon Prime from November 10.

NCP backs Rahul's stand on reconsideration of Adarsh report

NCP backs Rahul's stand on reconsideration of Adarsh report

Rediff.com30 Dec 2013

The Nationalist Congress Party on Monday backed Rahul Gandhi's pitch for reconsideration of Maharashtra government's decision rejecting a judicial panel's report on Adarsh scam, which had indicted some senior Congress leaders, including former chief ministers.

Adarsh scam: CBI conducts raids in Maha, Bihar

Adarsh scam: CBI conducts raids in Maha, Bihar

Rediff.com30 Jan 2011

A day after registering a case in the Adarsh housing society scam, the Central Bureau of Investigation on Sunday carried out searches at various premises in Maharashtra and Bihar that belong to the three main accused named in the FIR. The searches were conducted at the residences and other places of the society's general secretary R C Thakur, retired Brigadier M M Wanchoo and Congress leader K L Gidwani in various parts of Maharashtra and Bihar.

Is the Adarsh investigation annoying Pawar?

Is the Adarsh investigation annoying Pawar?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2012

A senior source in the Maharashtra government reveals that the unfolding investigation in the Adarsh society scam is the main reason for the recent face-off between Sharad Pawar's Nationalist Congress Party and the Congress.

Is the Adarsh investigation annoying Pawar?

Is the Adarsh investigation annoying Pawar?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2012

A senior source in the Maharashtra government reveals that the unfolding investigation in the Adarsh society scam is the main reason for the recent face-off between Sharad Pawar's Nationalist Congress Party and the Congress.

I never went through Adarsh files: Ashok Chavan

I never went through Adarsh files: Ashok Chavan

Rediff.com8 Dec 2010

Former Maharashtra chief minister Ashok Chavan on Wednesday pleaded his innocence in the Adarsh housing society scam, saying he never cleared any files relating to the project.

Adarsh scam: MOD, army to nail 'corrupt' officers

Adarsh scam: MOD, army to nail 'corrupt' officers

Rediff.com2 Nov 2010

Stung by the Adarsh Housing Society scam, the army is all set to order a court of inquiry into it while the defence ministry plans to slap show cause notices against serving officers.

Adarsh scam: CBI gives clean chit to Jayant Patil

Adarsh scam: CBI gives clean chit to Jayant Patil

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Tuesday gave a clean chit to Maharashtra's rural development minister Jayant Patil in the Adarsh Housing Society scam.

U-19 World Cup: Unbeaten India take on struggling USA

U-19 World Cup: Unbeaten India take on struggling USA

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

Having already sealed a super six berth, record five-time champions India will be expected to breeze past USA in their final group game of the U-19 World Cup in Bloemfontein on Sunday.

Ashok Chavan announces he will join BJP today

Ashok Chavan announces he will join BJP today

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

In a major setback for the Congress ahead of the forthcoming Lok Sabha polls, former Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan who announced his resignation from the Congress party on Monday, will join the Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday.

Adarsh scam probe: Bombay HC slams CBI for inaction

Adarsh scam probe: Bombay HC slams CBI for inaction

Rediff.com12 Mar 2012

The Bombay high court slammed the CBI for not initiating action against government officials involved in the Adarsh society land scam.

India announce team for Under-19 Asia Cup

India announce team for Under-19 Asia Cup

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

India are the most successful team in the U19 Asia Cup having won the title eight times.

Adarsh scam: CBI gives clean chit to another former Maharashtra CM

Adarsh scam: CBI gives clean chit to another former Maharashtra CM

Rediff.com20 Feb 2014

In a relief to former Maharashtra chief minister Shivajirao Patil-Nilangekar, the Central Bureau of Investigation on Thursday gave him a clean chit in the Adarsh Housing Society scam.

Defence ministry to move SC to claim Adarsh land

Defence ministry to move SC to claim Adarsh land

Rediff.com18 Apr 2012

The Ministry of Defence would soon file a title suit in the Supreme Court to claim its ownership of the land on which the controversial Adarsh building stands, its counsel Aniket Nikam said on Wednesday.

Making Waves In India And Hollywood

Making Waves In India And Hollywood

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

'On the set, Ranveer and I got along really well. Ten days after the release, Ranveer messaged me and said, you have killed the scene! For someone like him to message me just says how supportive person he is of newcomers.'

Adarsh scam: Maha seeks interim report from inquiry panel

Adarsh scam: Maha seeks interim report from inquiry panel

Rediff.com22 Feb 2012

A year after an inquiry commission was set up to probe the scam-tainted Adarsh Housing Society, the Maharashtra government has sought an interim report from the panel. The state government has filed an application before the two-member inquiry commission, seeking an interim report on two of the 13 issues being looked into by the judicial panel.

OTT Goodies This Week!

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Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

From fantasy to football, OTT is beaming with all kinds of goodies this week.

After ordinance, Rahul Gandhi speaks out on Adarsh

After ordinance, Rahul Gandhi speaks out on Adarsh

Rediff.com27 Dec 2013

After embarrassing his own government by publicly thrashing its ordinance on convicted legislators in public, Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Friday trained his guns at the Maharashtra government for rejecting the Adarsh Inquiry Commission report.

4th T20I Raipur Stadium Has No Power

4th T20I Raipur Stadium Has No Power

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

Three international cricket matches have been organised in the stadium since the power connection was cut in 2018. Most recently, India had hosted New Zealand in Raipur on January 21, 2023.

Adarsh scam: Former CM Deshmukh in the dock again

Adarsh scam: Former CM Deshmukh in the dock again

Rediff.com20 May 2011

Pinning the blame on former Maharashtra chief minister Vilasrao Deshmukh, suspended state information commissioner and Adarsh Housing Society scam accused Ramanand Tiwari has told the judicial panel probing the case that it was Deshmukh who had approved all proposals pertaining to the high rise in south Mumbai.

Adarsh report: Milind Deora seeks debate in Maha assembly

Adarsh report: Milind Deora seeks debate in Maha assembly

Rediff.com29 Dec 2013

Union Minister of State for Communications and Information Technology Milind Deora on Friday demanded that the judicial commission's report on Adarsh scam should be debated in the Maharashtra legislature.

Adarsh society challenges cancellation of OC

Adarsh society challenges cancellation of OC

Rediff.com22 Nov 2010

Members of the controversial Adarsh Housing Society on Monday approached the Bombay high court, challenging the cancellation of the Occupation Certificate and the cut in electricity and water supply. The Society's occupation certificate was cancelled by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority and its power and water supplies were cut by the civic body on November 3 after it was revealed that the building was constructed in alleged violation of civic rules.

Criminal conspiracy in Adarsh allotments: Probe

Criminal conspiracy in Adarsh allotments: Probe

Rediff.com29 Oct 2010

A Defence Ministry probe has "prima facie" found a "criminal conspiracy" in scam-hit Adarsh Housing Society project in Mumbai in which some relatives of Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan being beneficiaries has emerged.

Adarsh-tainted Ashok Chavan speaks out

Adarsh-tainted Ashok Chavan speaks out

Rediff.com4 Feb 2011

Former Maharashtra chief minister Ashok Chavan says that he is innocent till proved guilty.

Adarsh soc moves HC over de-freezing of accounts

Adarsh soc moves HC over de-freezing of accounts

Rediff.com1 Mar 2011

The controversial Adarsh Society in South Mumbai on Tuesday moved the Bombay high court seeking de-freezing of its two bank accounts.

CBI gets Maha governor's nod to prosecute Ashok Chavan in Adarsh scam

CBI gets Maha governor's nod to prosecute Ashok Chavan in Adarsh scam

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

Maharashtra Governor C Vidyasagar Rao gives sanction to the CBI to prosecute former Chief Minister Ashok Chavan in the Adarsh scam case.

HC dismisses Chavan's plea to delete his name from Adarsh scam

HC dismisses Chavan's plea to delete his name from Adarsh scam

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

In a blow to former Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan, the Bombay high court on Wednesday dismissed his appeal

Environment Min's decision on Adarsh tomorrow

Environment Min's decision on Adarsh tomorrow

Rediff.com3 Jan 2011

The Environment Ministry is expected to take a final decision on the controversial Adarsh Housing Society in Mumbai on Tuesday when the extension given to it on a show-cause notice comes to an end.

India vs Australia: Key head-to-head battles to watch out for

India vs Australia: Key head-to-head battles to watch out for

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

The stage is set for another blockbuster India vs Australia ICC final. The two powerhouses of cricket are chasing a historic win on Sunday.