News for 'Cartel'

There's no cartel: telcos to govt

There's no cartel: telcos to govt

Rediff.com7 Oct 2005

Debunking a government charge about forming a cartel, India's top three private telecom players - Bharti, Reliance Infocomm and Videsh Sanchar Nigam

Kejriwal party to 'criminal conspiracy': CBI charge sheet

Kejriwal party to 'criminal conspiracy': CBI charge sheet

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was 'party to the criminal conspiracy' of the formulation and implementation of the Delhi Excise Policy since the beginning, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has alleged in its latest supplementary charge sheet in the case.

CBI files final chargesheet against Kejriwal in liquor policy case

CBI files final chargesheet against Kejriwal in liquor policy case

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

Liquor businessman Magunta Sreenivasalu Reddy (a TDP MP) met Kejriwal on March 16, 2021 in his office at the Delhi Secretariat and requested him to provide support in his liquor business in the national capital by tweaking the Excise Policy 2021-22 which was then in the making, the agency said in its chargesheet against K Kavitha.

CPM seeks probe into 'bear cartel'

CPM seeks probe into 'bear cartel'

Rediff.com15 May 2004

Communist Party of India (Marxist) on Friday sought a probe into the 'bear cartel' in the stock market referred to by outgoing Divestment Minister Arun Shourie

FM vows to smash cartels, curb prices

FM vows to smash cartels, curb prices

Rediff.com17 Apr 2008

Ministers favour cuts in excise, import duty on steel.

India breaks global potash cartel

India breaks global potash cartel

Rediff.com18 Jul 2009

India has managed to create ripples in the global commodities market with countries like the US and China set to follow its benchmark price for potash, a fertiliser widely used in the country. Breaking a well-entrenched global cartel, government-owned Indian Potash Ltd has managed to negotiate a potash deal with Russian company Silvinit at $460 a tonne

'High onion prices: Trader cartels to be blamed'

'High onion prices: Trader cartels to be blamed'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2011

The price of the vegetable, which is ruling at Rs 60 per kg, went up to Rs 80 per kg last fortnight.

Kamala Harris will be most extreme, radical, liberal prez: Trump

Kamala Harris will be most extreme, radical, liberal prez: Trump

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

Harris will appoint hundreds of extreme far-left judges to 'forcibly impose crazy San Francisco liberal values' on Americans nationwide, he alleged, invoking the spectre of San Francisco -- a liberal city long used as shorthand by conservatives eager to denigrate Democrats.

Excise policy: BRS leader Kavitha walks out of Tihar after 5 months

Excise policy: BRS leader Kavitha walks out of Tihar after 5 months

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

A bench of Justices B R Gavai and K V Viswanathan noted that Kavitha has been in custody for around five months and the probe against her by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) was complete in these cases.

13 arrested from Gujarat, Rajasthan with drugs worth Rs 230 cr

13 arrested from Gujarat, Rajasthan with drugs worth Rs 230 cr

Rediff.com28 Apr 2024

The raids were conducted by the Gujarat Anti Terrorist Squad and Narcotics Control Bureau jointly on Friday after the ATS received a tip-off that Ahmedabad resident Manoharlal Enani and Kuldeepsinh Rajpurohit of Rajasthan had set up mephedrone manufacturing units, the official said on Saturday.

Excise policy cases: SC questions agencies over fairness of probe

Excise policy cases: SC questions agencies over fairness of probe

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

The two federal agencies came in for some sharp criticism over the "fairness" of their investigation, with the apex court observing "Sorry to see this state of affairs".

J-K: 5 cops, teacher sacked for narco-terror links

J-K: 5 cops, teacher sacked for narco-terror links

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Saturday sacked six government employees, including five policemen, for their 'deep involvement in anti-national activities', officials said.

CBI tells SC why it arrested Kejriwal

CBI tells SC why it arrested Kejriwal

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday defended in the Supreme Court the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, saying it was necessary as he chose to remain evasive and non-cooperative in his replies to questions about his role in the alleged excise policy scam.

Andhra CM compares Jagan to 'drug lord Pablo Escobar'

Andhra CM compares Jagan to 'drug lord Pablo Escobar'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

Naidu claimed that he never saw such a situation like how it was when Reddy, the YSRCP chief, ruled during the past five years.

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.

Cartels may be keeping domestic gold prices high

Cartels may be keeping domestic gold prices high

Rediff.com30 Oct 2013

The metal meant for exports is being sold to third parties at a premiums adding pressure on domestic market.

ED arrests ex-IAS officer in Rs 2000-cr Chhattisgarh liquor 'scam' case

ED arrests ex-IAS officer in Rs 2000-cr Chhattisgarh liquor 'scam' case

Rediff.com21 Apr 2024

The IAS officer was later taken into custody under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act and is expected to be produced before a magistrate seeking his remand, the sources said.

INSIDE REPORT: Sun, sand and the shady drug cartels

INSIDE REPORT: Sun, sand and the shady drug cartels

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

The Goan paradise has become one of the world's most powerful drug cartels, which is being operated by Russians, Israelis and Nigerians -- in their own distinctive styles -- and is backed by local political interests. Vicky Nanjappa's special report.

OTT Star Tanuj Virwani Weds

OTT Star Tanuj Virwani Weds

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

Tanuj Virwani, who has acted in Web series like Inside Edge, Code M, Masaba Masaba and Mumbai Meri Jaan, got married to Tanya Jacob on December 25.

'Some home ministers, DGs corrupt; auction police stations'

'Some home ministers, DGs corrupt; auction police stations'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

'Earlier in my career DGs were nearly 100 per cent honest.' 'By the time I retired, many DGs have not been honest.' 'One DG asking me to go and meet a home minister whom everybody knew is a corrupt guy.' '

Kejriwal demanded Rs 100 cr bribe, ED tells court

Kejriwal demanded Rs 100 cr bribe, ED tells court

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

During the arguments, the Kejriwal's counsel told the court that the entire case upon the CM rests on statements.

Uncle Sam's Dollar Ponzi Scheme

Uncle Sam's Dollar Ponzi Scheme

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

US's terrible political and economic leadership will ultimately cost the dollar its value. India must act early to avoid being dragged down, suggests R Jagannathan.

Undekhi 3 Review: Unpredictable

Undekhi 3 Review: Unpredictable

Rediff.com10 May 2024

Such a set of greedy and amoral characters have seldom been assembled in a Web series, observes Deepa Gahlot.

1980 Russian Olympic winner held in Goa drug bust

1980 Russian Olympic winner held in Goa drug bust

Rediff.com29 Apr 2023

Along with the Russian nationals, local citizen Akash has also been arrested, the official said, adding that further investigation was on.

ED failed to give evidence linking Kejriwal to scam: Court

ED failed to give evidence linking Kejriwal to scam: Court

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) failed to furnish direct evidence linking Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to the proceeds of crime in the money laundering case against him, a Delhi court has said while ordering his release on bail.

Have banks formed a cartel to keep lending rates high?

Have banks formed a cartel to keep lending rates high?

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

Das said banks have passed only 0.29 per cent in rate cuts to their borrowers as against 0.75 per cent cuts in interest rates by the Reserve Bank till June.

CBI arrests BRS leader Kavitha in Tihar jail in corruption case

CBI arrests BRS leader Kavitha in Tihar jail in corruption case

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

The CBI on Thursday arrested Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader K Kavitha in connection with a corruption case linked to the alleged Delhi excise policy scam, officials said.

Is The World Spinning Out Of Control?

Is The World Spinning Out Of Control?

Rediff.com30 May 2024

The current instability in the world is a result of long term systemic and socio-politico problems, points out Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Could Pranati Look Any Cuter?

Could Pranati Look Any Cuter?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

Pranati Rai Prakash has been posting sweet photos that's sure to melt hearts.

Probe finds 1700 kg meow-meow to be sent to London via food packets

Probe finds 1700 kg meow-meow to be sent to London via food packets

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

The police have so far seized approximately 1,700 kg of mephedrone from Pune and a couple of locations in Delhi.

SC denies bail to K Kavitha in Delhi excise scam case

SC denies bail to K Kavitha in Delhi excise scam case

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

The bench said it is not going into the merit of the case at the moment.

Delhi govt to prevent e-rickshaw cartel: Gopal Rai

Delhi govt to prevent e-rickshaw cartel: Gopal Rai

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

In a bid to avoid the emergence of an e-rickshaw cartel on the line of the 'auto mafia', Delhi government has decided to adopt a policy that will prevent a person from owning more than one rickshaw.

Over Rs 2,000 cr of M&As may come under CCI's purview

Over Rs 2,000 cr of M&As may come under CCI's purview

Rediff.com6 Aug 2022

An additional criterion in mergers and acquisitions (M&As) may require digital businesses to secure approval from the Competition Commission of India (CCI), the anti-trust regulator. The government is set to introduce a minimum threshold "transaction value" of Rs 2,000 crore (around $250 million) for any deal as a criterion for notification to the anti-trust regulator if the entity being acquired has substantial operations in India. The new criterion is learnt to be part of the proposed amendments to the two-decade-old Competition law, which is expected to be tabled in the ongoing monsoon session of Parliament.

Aarya 3 Review: Too many subplots

Aarya 3 Review: Too many subplots

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

Aarya Aakhri Vaar should have been slicker and more polished than the first, or at least ended with a louder bang, observes Deepa Gahlot.

ED arrests Chhattisgarh special secretary in Rs 2000 cr liquor scam

ED arrests Chhattisgarh special secretary in Rs 2000 cr liquor scam

Rediff.com12 May 2023

The Enforcement Directorate on Friday arrested the special secretary of the Chhattisgarh excise department in a money laundering case linked to the alleged Rs 2,000 crore liquor syndicate scam in the state.

Court says no evidence of cartel in low bids for coal blocks

Court says no evidence of cartel in low bids for coal blocks

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

Court says no evidence of cartel in low bids for coal blocks.

Ashes: His wicket-taking ability second-to-none: Aus Coach

Ashes: His wicket-taking ability second-to-none: Aus Coach

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

Australian head coach Andrew McDonald backed Mitchell Starc ahead of the Ashes series starting from June 16 at Edgbaston.

Why terrorists are active in Rajouri-Poonch belt

Why terrorists are active in Rajouri-Poonch belt

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

Security and defence experts have called for immediate strengthening of the security management and intelligence network along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu region, which witnessed the killing of 59 people, including 24 security personnel and 28 terrorists, in terror incidents this year.

Want to Know What Uorfi Javed Is Really Like?

Want to Know What Uorfi Javed Is Really Like?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Amazon Prime Video has announced a huge number of assorted Web series and movies, and the slate sure looks interesting.

Five tyre firms operated as cartel, finds CCI probe

Five tyre firms operated as cartel, finds CCI probe

Rediff.com5 Mar 2016

Between 2011 and 2014, they indirectly determined the price of tyres in the market, says report