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53 dead in TN hooch tragedy, govt rules out CBI probe

53 dead in TN hooch tragedy, govt rules out CBI probe

Rediff.com22 Jun 2024

About 140 people out of 193 who were admitted to various government medical facilities after they consumed the spurious liquor on Tuesday night were currently stable, Kallakurichi district collector M S Prasanth said.

SC takes cognisance of doctor's rape-murder case, hearing on Aug 20

SC takes cognisance of doctor's rape-murder case, hearing on Aug 20

Rediff.com18 Aug 2024

According to the cause list of August 20 uploaded on the apex court website, a bench comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra is scheduled to hear on Tuesday.

Govt ignored warning on signal system fault, says Congress's Digvijaya

Govt ignored warning on signal system fault, says Congress's Digvijaya

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on Tuesday claimed a senior railway official had flagged a fault in the signal interlocking system in February and warned of the train accident risk but the problem was not rectified which led to the Balasore train crash.

SPOTTED! Rubaiya Sayeed At TADA Court

SPOTTED! Rubaiya Sayeed At TADA Court

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

Even though her name is familiar to many newspaper readers familiar with the terrorist violence in the Kashmir Valley in the early 1990s, Dr Rubaiya Sayeed has rarely been seen in public, unlike her father the late Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed or her sister Mehbooba Mufti, another former J&K chief minister.

CBI's 2nd chargesheet in Delhi excise policy case targets AAP Goa funding

CBI's 2nd chargesheet in Delhi excise policy case targets AAP Goa funding

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

The CBI has alleged that Singh had transferred funds through hawala channels to Chariot Media that was handling the AAP's publicity campaign during the Goa elections, the officials said.

After skipping several summons, ED arrests Punjab AAP MLA in bank fraud case

After skipping several summons, ED arrests Punjab AAP MLA in bank fraud case

Rediff.com6 Nov 2023

The legislator was taken into custody under provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act after he was detained by agency officials from a public meeting he was holding in Malerkotla, they said.

French visa fraud mastermind fled India before filing FIR: CBI

French visa fraud mastermind fled India before filing FIR: CBI

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

The Central Bureau of Investigation had booked Shubham Shokeen and another former employee Aarti Mandal in the case on the basis of a complaint from the French embassy.

SC to hear plea seeking SIT or CBI probe into death of Bihar BJP leader

SC to hear plea seeking SIT or CBI probe into death of Bihar BJP leader

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

According to the apex court website, a bench comprising Justices Surya Kant and Dipankar Datta will hear the PIL filed through lawyer Barun Kumar Sinha on July 25.

CBI arrests six persons including SAI director in bribery case

CBI arrests six persons including SAI director in bribery case

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

The arrests were made during searches at the sports administrator's office in Delhi's Lodhi Road area, they said.

NEET Case Kingpin's Political Ambitions

NEET Case Kingpin's Political Ambitions

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

Sanjeev Kumar alias Sanjeev 'Mukhiya', an alleged kingpin behind the NEET paper leak, was not only minting money but wanted to become an MP or MLA.

AIIMS server down for second day, various agencies probe

AIIMS server down for second day, various agencies probe

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Various government agencies are probing an incident of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences-Delhi's server remaining out of service for the second consecutive day.

Protocol tweaked amid spate of bomb threats to flights

Protocol tweaked amid spate of bomb threats to flights

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

Protocols for the Bomb Threat Assessment Committee (BTAC), convened in the event of a bomb threat call to an aircraft or airport, have been tweaked to better tackle the spate of the ongoing 'random' Internet-based threats being made to various Indian airlines, official sources said Tuesday.

No links with Jaffer Sadiq: DMK on ex-functionary after NCB arrest

No links with Jaffer Sadiq: DMK on ex-functionary after NCB arrest

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

The DMK also warned of legal action against those who attempt to link Sadiq with either the party or its leaders.

Why Talks With Naga Groups Have Stalled

Why Talks With Naga Groups Have Stalled

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

'People's expectations were very high.' 'We felt both sides had understood each other.' 'But the removal of Article 370 triggered apprehensions within the Naga people.'

Now, Mahagathbandhan in Bihar calls for withdrawing general consent to CBI

Now, Mahagathbandhan in Bihar calls for withdrawing general consent to CBI

Rediff.com28 Aug 2022

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's Janata Dal-United said it was the right time to withdraw the general consent to the CBI.

Why RBI Flagged Small Loans As Risky

Why RBI Flagged Small Loans As Risky

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

In FY24, loans given out by such firms had topped a whopping Rs 146,517 crore, up by 49 per cent year-on-year and spread over 10.19 million accounts (up 35 per cent).

'Misuse' of agencies: SC to hear Opposition parties' plea on April 5

'Misuse' of agencies: SC to hear Opposition parties' plea on April 5

Rediff.com2 Apr 2023

According to the list of business uploaded on the apex court website, the plea of opposition parties would be heard on April 5 by a three-judge bench headed by Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud.

Can Your Bank Avoid Cyber Attacks?

Can Your Bank Avoid Cyber Attacks?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

The Union finance ministry will meet CEOs of public sector banks to discuss issues related to cybersecurity in the wake of the Rs 820 crore (Rs 8.2 billion) fraud that hit Kolkata-based UCO Bank last month.

High drama as TMC leaders holding dharna outside EC office held

High drama as TMC leaders holding dharna outside EC office held

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

A 10-member delegation of Trinamool Congress (TMC) had announced the dharna after meeting a full bench of the Election Commission (EC) to press their demand.

PMLA case: Robert Vadra named in ED chargesheet against NRI, UK national

PMLA case: Robert Vadra named in ED chargesheet against NRI, UK national

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

"Mr Robert Vadra not only renovated the aforesaid property at 12 Bryanston Square, London through Sumit Chadha but also stayed in the same," it said.

'Why Is Modi Not Sacking Biren Singh?'

'Why Is Modi Not Sacking Biren Singh?'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

'We are in a dilemma if the central government supports this ethnic violence and Biren Singh.'

CBI charges journo, ex-Navy commander with violating OSA

CBI charges journo, ex-Navy commander with violating OSA

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

In its chargesheet filed before a special court in New Delhi, the CBI has named Raghuvanshi and Pathak as accused in the alleged violation of the Official Secrets Act and related offences, they said.

Govt setting up high-tech platform under IB to track new age criminals

Govt setting up high-tech platform under IB to track new age criminals

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

Security and intelligence agencies will soon be provided with a new platform which is technologically advanced, secure and helpful in dealing with new age criminals and anti-social elements, officials said on Wednesday.

Modi sent CBI to Sisodia's home after NYT story: AAP

Modi sent CBI to Sisodia's home after NYT story: AAP

Rediff.com19 Aug 2022

The BJP-led Centre sent the CBI to conduct searches at Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia's residence here just after the New York Times published a positive story in its front page about the Delhi model of education, AAP leaders said.

Troops disengaged at Galwan Valley, 3 other Eastern Ladakh spots: China

Troops disengaged at Galwan Valley, 3 other Eastern Ladakh spots: China

Rediff.com14 Sep 2024

Her comments come a day after External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said in Geneva that roughly 75 percent of the "disengagement problems" with China are sorted out but the bigger issue has been the increasing militarisation of the frontier.

ED raids Lalu's family, aides; seizes money, gold

ED raids Lalu's family, aides; seizes money, gold

Rediff.com11 Mar 2023

During the raids, Rs 53 lakh, $1,900, about 540 grams of gold and bullion and 1.5 kg of gold jewellery were seized, sources in agency said and added that one of the locations searched was a house in south Delhi where Lalu Prasad Yadav's son and Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav was present.

What Tata Boss Chandra Earns

What Tata Boss Chandra Earns

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

Rs 135.3 crore. How much of it was salary, and how much commission?

'Nobody's Asking Where Money Will Come For Freebies'

'Nobody's Asking Where Money Will Come For Freebies'

Rediff.com24 May 2024

'The prime minister's comment on 'revdi culture' was welcome. But I am disappointed he did not follow up on that.' 'All political parties, including the BJP, have been guilty of this.' 'Now, Modi's guarantees, the Congress's 'nyay' path and both ruling and Opposition parties are vying with each other for freebies in my home state Andhra Pradesh.'

When A PM Miraculously Escaped Air Crash

When A PM Miraculously Escaped Air Crash

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

Wing Commander Raveendran and flight steward Sargeant Iyer, though shaken and injured, managed to open the rear door of the aircraft and shouted for Prime Minister Morarji Desai and the passengers in the forward cabin to exit in haste since they suspected that fire would engulf the aircraft.

Dr Dhruv Chauhan: 'There's No NEET Gadbad But A Scam'

Dr Dhruv Chauhan: 'There's No NEET Gadbad But A Scam'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

'Aspiring doctors have put in years of their lives to study in preparation for NEET exams as they start studies from Class 9 to get good marks.' 'And today, after the NEET paper leak, these students even after getting good marks are unable to get admission in any good medical college (because of inflated merit marks due to the paper leak).' 'They are thinking, was it worthwhile to study so hard for the examinations to become a doctor?'

13 candidates in fray for PNB top job

13 candidates in fray for PNB top job

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

At least 13 candidates are in the race for the position of managing director and chief executive officer (MD & CEO) of Punjab National Bank (PNB), the second-largest public sector bank (PSB), according to multiple sources familiar with the matter. "Among the candidates, some are executive directors (EDs) and managing directors in major PSBs. "Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB) will conduct the interviews next month," said a source.

Pak silent on whereabouts of Dawood, Hafiz Saeed

Pak silent on whereabouts of Dawood, Hafiz Saeed

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

A Pakistani delegation is attending the Interpol General Assembly in New Delhi.

Naresh Goyal used bank loan funds for personal expenses: ED

Naresh Goyal used bank loan funds for personal expenses: ED

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

Dubious and personal expenses of Rs 1,000 crore were made from bank-loan funds for Jet Airways founder Naresh Goyal and his family members even as the airline "diverted" money to some tax havens, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) alleged on Saturday, after arresting the businessman in a money-laundering case. Goyal (74) was taken into custody late on Friday night after the central probe agency took him to its Mumbai office from Delhi. A special court set up to deal with cases lodged under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) on Saturday sent him to the ED's custody for 10 days, till September 11.

Winter Session: Opposition seeks discussion on Mahua's case

Winter Session: Opposition seeks discussion on Mahua's case

Rediff.com2 Dec 2023

The impending expulsion of Trinamool Congress (TMC) member Mahua Moitra from the Lok Sabha, three bills to replace criminal laws and a proposed law for the appointment of election commissioners are issues set to dominate the Winter Session of Parliament, with the government urging the Opposition to ensure a conducive environment for discussions in the House.

ED issues fresh summons after Tejashwi fails to appear

ED issues fresh summons after Tejashwi fails to appear

Rediff.com23 Dec 2023

The Enforcement Directorate has issued a fresh summons to Bihar Deputy Chief Minister and Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav in the railway land-for-jobs scam case, asking him to appear on January 5, official sources said on Saturday.

UP DGP, SSB DG and MHA Special Sec short-listed for CBI chief post

UP DGP, SSB DG and MHA Special Sec short-listed for CBI chief post

Rediff.com24 May 2021

Uttar Pradesh director general of police HC Awasthy, Sashastra Seema Bal DG Kumar Rajesh Chandra and Special Secretary Home Ministry VSK Kaumudi were short-listed for the post of Central Bureau of Investigation director.

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.

'Treated like hardcore criminal': Bhagwant Mann meets Kejriwal in Tihar jail

'Treated like hardcore criminal': Bhagwant Mann meets Kejriwal in Tihar jail

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

The Punjab chief minister said he was asked by Kejriwal to visit different places for campaigning for INDIA bloc candidates.

'Pick your battles', CJI cautions probe agencies

'Pick your battles', CJI cautions probe agencies

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

Expressing concern over instances of 'unwarranted' confiscation of personal devices during raids, the CJI said they highlight the pressing need to strike a balance between investigative imperatives and individual privacy rights.

ED summons Lalu, Tejashwi for questioning in land-for-jobs case

ED summons Lalu, Tejashwi for questioning in land-for-jobs case

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

The Enforcement Directorate has summoned Bihar deputy chief minister Tejashwi Yadav and his father and Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad Yadav for questioning in the railways land-for-jobs money laundering case probe, official sources said on Wednesday.