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Ex-Cong mayor named accused in B'luru violence case

Ex-Cong mayor named accused in B'luru violence case

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

The Central Crime Branch probing the August 11 violence in Bengaluru over an alleged inflammatory social media post, has filed a preliminary chargesheet in a local court, naming former Congress mayor R Sampath Raj as an accused.

Centre wants Bengal govt to act against Kolkata top cop

Centre wants Bengal govt to act against Kolkata top cop

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

"In view of the above, the West Bengal government has been requested by MHA to initiate action against the officer and intimate the action taken in this regard," it said.

Corruption case: HC says duty of CBI to probe all, not just Anil Deshmukh

Corruption case: HC says duty of CBI to probe all, not just Anil Deshmukh

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

The bench was hearing a petition filed by the NCP leader challenging the FIR registered by the CBI on April 24 on charges of corruption and misuse of official position. The FIR was lodged after the agency carried out a preliminary enquiry pursuant to directions from the high court.

NPR, CAA wasteful exercises; don't want it: Retired bureaucrats

NPR, CAA wasteful exercises; don't want it: Retired bureaucrats

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

'At a time when the economic situation in the country warrants the closest attention of the government, India can ill afford a situation where the citizenry and the government enter into confrontation on the roads'

TMC asks police to take action against CBI officials

TMC asks police to take action against CBI officials

Rediff.com17 May 2021

The Trinamool Congress on Monday wrote to Kolkata Police Commissioner Soumen Mitra seeking 'necessary action' under the law against the Central Bureau of Investigaton officials who arrested three senior party leaders 'illegally'.

Australia formally recognises India's Covaxin

Australia formally recognises India's Covaxin

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

Australia's medicines and medical devices regulator on Monday formally recognised India's Covaxin, a vaccine against the coronavirus as the country's border was reopened for the first time in nearly 20 months.

'Demonetisation was illegal'

'Demonetisation was illegal'

Rediff.com14 May 2018

'I want the prime minister to be punished because he put our country in difficulties as he took this decision without Cabinet approval.' 'When he had already ordered the printing of new currency notes on May 19, 2016, why did he tell lies to the country?'

Speaker's LoP decision could be flavoured by BJP, Modi: Nath

Speaker's LoP decision could be flavoured by BJP, Modi: Nath

Rediff.com6 Jul 2014

In remarks that could fuel a fresh controversy, senior Congress leader Kamal Nath on Sunday said that Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan's decision on the issue of Leader of Opposition in Lower House could be "flavoured" by the Bharatiya Janata Party and Narendra Modi.

Compute tax demand for all assessees by Aug 31: CBDT chief to taxmen

Compute tax demand for all assessees by Aug 31: CBDT chief to taxmen

Rediff.com2 Aug 2020

CBDT chief also set a monthly target of disposing of pending appeals by sending communication through the e-filing portal and or through emails only.

Ex-Dawood aide Ejaz Lakdawala nabbed after 21 yrs on the run

Ex-Dawood aide Ejaz Lakdawala nabbed after 21 yrs on the run

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

Lakdawala was apprehended by Mumbai Crime Branch's anti-extortion cell team at the International Airport. He once worked for underworld don Dawood Ibrahim before forming his own gang.

Deshmukh demanded Rs 2 crore from me: Waze

Deshmukh demanded Rs 2 crore from me: Waze

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

Waze's letter claimed that in January 2021, another state minister Anil Parab asked him to look into an inquiry against "fraudulent" contractors listed in the BMC and collectat least Rs 2 crore from about 50 such contractors.

NIA searches Waze's office; court rejects his plea against arrest

NIA searches Waze's office; court rejects his plea against arrest

Rediff.com16 Mar 2021

The recovered some "incriminating" documents and electronic evidence such as laptop, I-pad and mobile phones from Waze's office there, the official said.

Bombay HC to hear Param Bir's PIL against Deshmukh on Mar 31

Bombay HC to hear Param Bir's PIL against Deshmukh on Mar 31

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

Singh had initially approached the Supreme Court, alleging he was transferred from the post of Commissioner Police of Mumbai on March 17 and shunted to the Home Guards department after he complained to Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray and other senior leaders about the "corrupt malpractices" of Deshmukh.

HC tells Delhi govt, police to reduce Afghan refugees at protest site

HC tells Delhi govt, police to reduce Afghan refugees at protest site

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

The Delhi high court on Friday directed the Delhi government and the police to ensure that the number of Afghan nationals, protesting outside the UNHCR office in New Delhi and seeking refugee status, is suitably reduced and they strictly follow Covid-19 appropriate protocol.

Assam police summons Mizoram MP, pastes notice at Delhi residence

Assam police summons Mizoram MP, pastes notice at Delhi residence

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

The Assam police has summoned Mizoram's lone Rajya Sabha MP K Vanlalvena on August 1 for questioning over his alleged "threatening statement" over Monday's violence along the interstate border, and pasted a notice at his Delhi residence.

China's Brahmaputra dam: How India will respond

China's Brahmaputra dam: How India will respond

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

'India is planning to construct a multipurpose reservoir.' 'It will be a 10,000 MW hydropower project to offset the impact of the hydropower project by China.'

We will see: SC on PIL seeking urgent hearing into govt's computer surveillance order

We will see: SC on PIL seeking urgent hearing into govt's computer surveillance order

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

The Supreme Court said on Thursday that it will hear "as and when required" a public interest litigation challenging the government's notification authorising 10 central agencies to intercept, monitor and decrypt any computer system.

'We Expect The President To Act!'

'We Expect The President To Act!'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

'The government is doing away with crucial laws such as the Forest Conservation Act and the Environment Protection Act which had helped safeguard our forests.' 'The President has to show that she will stand in favour of tribal rights.'

'All political parties work on black money'

'All political parties work on black money'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2017

Jagdish Chhokar, founder-member of the Association for Democratic Reforms says there should be a law to regulate the functioning of political parties.

Modi-Xi meet: HC nod to TN govt to allow banners

Modi-Xi meet: HC nod to TN govt to allow banners

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

The state government had on Tuesday sought the court's permission to erect banners welcoming Modi and Xi Jinping, who are slated to meet at Mahabalipuram, for their second informal meet from October 11-13.

B'lore blast: Rs 10 lakh reward for info on bomb planter

B'lore blast: Rs 10 lakh reward for info on bomb planter

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

The police on Monday announced Rs 10 lakh reward for information about the person who planted the bomb that killed a woman and injured three others outside a restaurant in Bengaluru on Sunday night.

Does Rahul Wonder If Sheena Is Really Dead?

Does Rahul Wonder If Sheena Is Really Dead?

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

All along, Rahul, right till today 10 years later, hung onto his gut feeling that something surely had happened to Sheena.

Assam Accord: Govt forms 8-member panel for implementation

Assam Accord: Govt forms 8-member panel for implementation

Rediff.com2 Oct 2021

The Assam government has set up an eight-member committee to prepare a framework for implementation of all clauses of the 36-year-old Assam Accord, especially the Clause-6 report prepared by a central panel pertaining to protecting the cultural, social and linguistic identity and heritage of the indigenous people, officials said on Saturday.

Incidents at border unacceptable, talks only solution: Assam CM

Incidents at border unacceptable, talks only solution: Assam CM

Rediff.com1 Aug 2021

Six days after a violent clash between police forces of Assam and Mizoram claimed seven lives and injured over 50 people, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday said such incidents along the inter-state border are 'unacceptable' to people of both the states and advocated a resolution through talks.

Rescue ops at Dhanbad mine called off, toll reaches 5

Rescue ops at Dhanbad mine called off, toll reaches 5

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

After extricating five bodies from an abandoned coal mine in Jharkhand's Dhanbad district, government authorities and the Eastern Coalfields limited Wednesday called off the rescue operation, while locals and leaders of political parties claimed more people were still trapped under the debris.

Now NSA visits Anantnag; interacts with cattle traders, locals

Now NSA visits Anantnag; interacts with cattle traders, locals

Rediff.com10 Aug 2019

In a video circulated on social media, Doval can be heard enquiring about the price, weight and diet of the cattle -- mostly sheep on sale at the market.

Hiran death: ATS arrests cop, bookie; says Waze main accused

Hiran death: ATS arrests cop, bookie; says Waze main accused

Rediff.com21 Mar 2021

In a 'major breakthrough', the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested a policeman and a bookie in connection with the alleged murder of businessman Mansukh Hiran, an official said on Sunday, adding Mumbai police officer Sachin Waze had played a key role in the crime and emerged as the prime accused.

Hanuman Chalisa row: HC refuses to quash FIR against Rana couple

Hanuman Chalisa row: HC refuses to quash FIR against Rana couple

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

The couple had approached the HC seeking that the FIR registered against them by the Khar police in Mumbai on the charge of deterring a police officer from discharging her official duties be quashed.

MHA seeks report from Rajasthan govt on charges of phone tapping

MHA seeks report from Rajasthan govt on charges of phone tapping

Rediff.com19 Jul 2020

In a communication, the ministry of home affairs told the Rajasthan chief secretary to send a report on the allegations of phone tapping, an official said. The chief secretary has been told to provide the details of the incident after two audio clips emerged, the official added.

Internet in J-K may not be restored soon: Officials

Internet in J-K may not be restored soon: Officials

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

On the release of political leaders, the functionary said the administration is taking step-by-step decisions.

Covid suspect's body to be handed over sans test: Govt

Covid suspect's body to be handed over sans test: Govt

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

The ministry on Sunday wrote to the Delhi government, saying the bodies of suspected COVID-19 cases should be handed over to their relatives without waiting for laboratory confirmation but the mortal remains should be treated as per the government guidelines.

Sushant case probe: HC asks media to exercise restraint

Sushant case probe: HC asks media to exercise restraint

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

"We urge and expect the media to exercise restraint before publishing or reporting on details of the investigation, and report in such a manner that it does not hamper the investigation," the court said.

4 AAP MLAs detained ahead of protest outside Shah's house

4 AAP MLAs detained ahead of protest outside Shah's house

Rediff.com13 Dec 2020

The Aam Aadmi Party has alleged misappropriation of over Rs 2,400 crore in the North Delhi and South Delhi municipal corporations, and had announced to stage protests outside the residences of Shah and Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal from Sunday till the probe is ordered.

Mining baron Reddy appears before police in ponzi scam case

Mining baron Reddy appears before police in ponzi scam case

Rediff.com10 Nov 2018

Reddy claimed that there was a "political conspiracy" and added that he had faith in the police.

ED raids ex-Maha HM Deshmukh's premises; NCP cries foul

ED raids ex-Maha HM Deshmukh's premises; NCP cries foul

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

The ED case came about after the CBI first carried out a preliminary enquiry followed by filing a regular case on the orders of the Bombay high court that asked it to look into the allegations of bribery made against Deshmukh by former Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh.

Delhi: Farmers gear up for Republic Day tractor rally

Delhi: Farmers gear up for Republic Day tractor rally

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

Tractors from Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan have also reached on Tikri border between Delhi-Haryana as the farmers sit in for protest for nearly two months. The move comes as Delhi Police formally granted permission for the rally on January 26, assigning them routes for the same.

Taxmen to receive a mystic touch

Taxmen to receive a mystic touch

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

Apart from Modi, Jaggi Vasudev to address 2-day tax officers' conference

Sitharaman given a live demo of GST glitches

Sitharaman given a live demo of GST glitches

Rediff.com17 Nov 2019

The aim of the exercise was to further simplify GST forms and make the filing process more user-friendly, the finance ministry said in a tweet, reports Dilasha Seth.

Chidambaram asks I-T to avoid raids

Chidambaram asks I-T to avoid raids

Rediff.com3 Jun 2013

Dept to focus on real estate, infra, mining and manufacturing to detect evasion.

Database State to Surveillance State

Database State to Surveillance State

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

The plan of UID/Aadhaar-based surveillance does not end with the collection of fingerprints and iris scan, it goes quite beyond it and poses a lethal threat to the idea of India, says Gopal Krishna.