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Kerala youth returned from abroad dies with monkeypox-like symptoms

Kerala youth returned from abroad dies with monkeypox-like symptoms

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

The youth hailed from Chavakkad Kuranjiyur in Thrissur district and tested positive in a foreign country.

ED records statement of ex-NSE MD Chitra Ramkrishna in money laundering case

ED records statement of ex-NSE MD Chitra Ramkrishna in money laundering case

Rediff.com24 May 2022

The Enforcement Directorate has recently recorded the statement of former NSE managing director and chief executive officer Chitra Ramkrishna, lodged inside Delhi's Tihar jail, as part of a money laundering investigation against her and others, officials said Tuesday. The proceedings for recording the statement were conducted on two occasions inside the jail. The statement has been recorded under the criminal sections of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), they said. Ramkrishna is lodged in the Tihar jail after she was arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on March 6 in the alleged National Stock Exchange (NSE) co-location scam case and investigation linked to other governance irregularities at the bourse.

Dilip Walse Patil replaces Deshmukh as Maharashtra HM

Dilip Walse Patil replaces Deshmukh as Maharashtra HM

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has forwarded the resignation letter of Anil Deshmukh to Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari with a request that it may be accepted.

ED raids 35 locations in 3 states in Delhi excise policy case

ED raids 35 locations in 3 states in Delhi excise policy case

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

The Enforcement Directorate on Friday launched fresh raids in connection with its money laundering investigation into alleged irregularities in the now-scrapped Delhi excise policy, official sources said.

Gambia child deaths: Haryana govt halts cough syrup production

Gambia child deaths: Haryana govt halts cough syrup production

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

A joint team of the state and the Centre inspected the unit and found 12 violations or deficiencies.

Govt issues SOPs for seeking nod to probe officials

Govt issues SOPs for seeking nod to probe officials

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

An amendment carried out in the over 30-year-old Prevention of Corruption (PC) Act, 1988 in July 2018 bars a police officer from conducting 'any enquiry or inquiry or investigation into any offence alleged to have been committed by a public servant' without 'the previous approval' of the authorities.

Exhumed bodies are of party loyalists: CPI-M

Exhumed bodies are of party loyalists: CPI-M

Rediff.com7 Dec 2007

While villagers claim that the exhumed bodies belong to registered missing persons, CPI-M members claimed that the bodies were of party loyalists who were killed in an attack by Trinamool Congress activists.

Ex-Kolkata top cop Rajeev Kumar gets bail

Ex-Kolkata top cop Rajeev Kumar gets bail

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

The bench said this is not an appropriate case for custodial interrogation of the petitioner.

ED quizzes K'taka Cong chief Shivakumar in 2nd money laundering case

ED quizzes K'taka Cong chief Shivakumar in 2nd money laundering case

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

The Congress leader had said he was not aware of the case for which he has been asked to appear before the agency.

Income in US on I-T radar in FY23, non-disclosure to invite action

Income in US on I-T radar in FY23, non-disclosure to invite action

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

Indians having undisclosed income in the United States (US) may face proceedings under Black Money (Undisclosed Foreign Income and Assets) and Imposition of Tax Act, 2015, this financial year. Also, those named in global leaks may be searched, show-caused, and prosecuted, according to the FY23 internal action plan of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT). The CBDT has rolled out an aggressive target and timeline to investigate tax evasion matters, especially those involving undisclosed foreign assets.

IAS officer's death: K'taka govt removes deadline after CBI refuses probe

IAS officer's death: K'taka govt removes deadline after CBI refuses probe

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

Relenting to the Central Bureau of Investigation's insistence, the Karnataka government on Monday removed the three-month deadline set for the probe by the central agency into the "unnatural" death of an upright Indian Administrative Service officer which had sparked public outrage.

Odisha train mishap: Railways seeks CBI probe, here's why

Odisha train mishap: Railways seeks CBI probe, here's why

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

Railway officials also indicated that possible 'sabotage' and tampering with the electronic interlocking system, which detects the presence of trains, led to the Friday accident.

Now, CBI summons Kejriwal for questioning; AAP cries foul

Now, CBI summons Kejriwal for questioning; AAP cries foul

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

Kejriwal has been asked to be present at the agency headquarters at 11 am to answer queries of the investigating team.

Rahul Gandhi quizzed by ED for 2nd consecutive day

Rahul Gandhi quizzed by ED for 2nd consecutive day

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

While agency sources informed that Gandhi recorded his statement and checked its transcript minutely, Congress leaders said the investigators took multiple breaks during his questioning

BJP, Congress In Freebies Race In MP

BJP, Congress In Freebies Race In MP

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

'Elections in Madhya Pradesh have so far largely avoided freebies.' 'But this time both the Congress and BJP are making such announcements.'

SpiceJet bomb hoax: Man wanted friends to stay longer with lovers

SpiceJet bomb hoax: Man wanted friends to stay longer with lovers

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

The accused made the call so that his childhood friends could spend more time with their girlfriends, who were going to Pune, at the Delhi airport, the police said.

ED conducts raids against Vivo in money laundering probe

ED conducts raids against Vivo in money laundering probe

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday conducted searches at 44 places across the country in a money laundering investigation against Chinese smartphone manufacturing company Vivo and related firms, officials said. The searches are being carried out under sections of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) at locations in several states including in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Meghalaya, Maharashtra and others. The agency is conducting searches at 44 places related to Vivo and associated companies, they said.

Mann orders probe into Moosewala murder by sitting HC judge

Mann orders probe into Moosewala murder by sitting HC judge

Rediff.com30 May 2022

The government will leave no stone unturned to bring the perpetrators of this heinous crime to justice, said Mann.

Yogi pitches for special task force in Ayodhya in 100 days, women commandos

Yogi pitches for special task force in Ayodhya in 100 days, women commandos

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday directed officials to speed up setting up of a commando training centre in Rampur and also form a skilled team of women commandos.

Meghalaya polls: BJP woos women voters with govt job quota, scooters

Meghalaya polls: BJP woos women voters with govt job quota, scooters

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

It also promised financial assistance of Rs 24,000 annually to all dependent widows and single mothers, two free LPG cylinders to all the beneficiaries of the PM Ujjwala Yojana and 24x7 power supply.

ED raids 40 locations in Delhi liquor policy case

ED raids 40 locations in Delhi liquor policy case

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

The ED case of money laundering in the excise policy stems from a CBI FIR in which Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia and some bureaucrats have been named as accused. The excise policy has been rolled back now.

Install CCTVs in police stations, probe agencies: SC

Install CCTVs in police stations, probe agencies: SC

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

"As most of these agencies carry out interrogation in their office(s), CCTVs shall be compulsorily installed in all offices where such interrogation and holding of accused takes place in the same manner as it would in a police station," the bench said in its order.

Multi-agency group to probe Indian names in 'Pandora Papers'

Multi-agency group to probe Indian names in 'Pandora Papers'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

The government will investigate every Indian name appearing in an unprecedented leak of financial records, known as the 'Pandora Papers', which alleged that many world leaders have secret offshore stores of wealth.

Abducted California Sikh family, including baby, found dead

Abducted California Sikh family, including baby, found dead

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

The family, originally from Harsi Pind in Hoshiarpur, Punjab, was kidnapped at a business in Merced County, California, on Monday.

Maha govt demands probe in 'AU' twist in Sushant Rajput case

Maha govt demands probe in 'AU' twist in Sushant Rajput case

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

Members of the BJP and the Shinde faction staged a demonstration in the Vidhan Bhavan complex on Thursday while holding banners which read: "AU kaun hain" (who is AU).

Law Commission wants Sec 124A (sedition) retained with safeguards against misuse

Law Commission wants Sec 124A (sedition) retained with safeguards against misuse

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

The Law Commission has said it is of the considered view that Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code dealing with sedition needs to be retained, though certain amendments could be introduced to bring about greater clarity regarding usage of the provision.

BJP has abandoned my husband, says Shrikant Tyagi's wife

BJP has abandoned my husband, says Shrikant Tyagi's wife

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

Shrikant Tyagi has been attending Bharatiya Janata Party events but the party abandoned him since his spat with a woman last week, his wife Anu Tyagi has claimed.

Kashmir University PhD scholar held for seditious magazine article

Kashmir University PhD scholar held for seditious magazine article

Rediff.com17 Apr 2022

Abdul Aala Fazili was arrested from his Humhama residence as the SIA conducted searches at several locations in the city as part of its crackdown on terror and anti-national networks, the official said.

7-year-old Jharkhand girl found with monkeypox-like symptoms, alert issued

7-year-old Jharkhand girl found with monkeypox-like symptoms, alert issued

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

The Jharkhand government has asked health officials to remain on alert and arrange isolation beds in all district hospitals after a seven-year-old girl was detected with symptoms similar to monkeypox in Garhwa, an official said on Wednesday.

Amravati murder: 'Mastermind' in custody till July 7

Amravati murder: 'Mastermind' in custody till July 7

Rediff.com3 Jul 2022

Irfan Khan is accused of plotting Kolhe's murder, allotting special tasks to the other accused and supplying vehicles and money to them.

Airlines told to share international fliers' PNR with customs

Airlines told to share international fliers' PNR with customs

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

With this, India joins 60 other countries that collect PNR details of international passengers.

Home ministry orders CBI probe into Sonali Phogat's death

Home ministry orders CBI probe into Sonali Phogat's death

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

The Union home ministry on Monday ordered a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into the death of Bharatiya Janata Party leader Sonali Phogat, officials said.

I-T dept wants more sleuths to probe tax frauds

I-T dept wants more sleuths to probe tax frauds

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

'Investigation directorates have intensified actions in detecting serious irregularities.' 'They are seriously handicapped because of non-availability of manpower.'

Delhi services bill: Tharoor says coercive federalism exists; Lekhi hits back

Delhi services bill: Tharoor says coercive federalism exists; Lekhi hits back

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

Tharoor argued that the proposed bill represents a "grave chapter in the history of the Indian republic, seeking to ratify an ordinance that in many ways is an assault on our democratic heritage and the spirit of federalism."

Now, Punjab revokes 'general consent' to CBI

Now, Punjab revokes 'general consent' to CBI

Rediff.com10 Nov 2020

West Bengal, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh are among the states that have already withdrawn their "general consent" to the CBI.

40 injured as Tibet Airlines plane veers of runway, catches fire

40 injured as Tibet Airlines plane veers of runway, catches fire

Rediff.com12 May 2022

The Tibet-bound plane was carrying 113 passengers and nine crew members, state-run Xinhua news agency reported.

I-T raids on Sena corporator reveal benami properties, hawala transactions

I-T raids on Sena corporator reveal benami properties, hawala transactions

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

The department raided more than 35 premises in Maharashtra's capital city on February 25, and the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) said in a statement on Thursday that 'preliminary investigation indicates that these contractors have evaded income to the extent of Rs 200 crore on account of...malpractices'.

Poor under Ujjwala scheme will get LPG cylinder at Rs 500 from April: Gehlot

Poor under Ujjwala scheme will get LPG cylinder at Rs 500 from April: Gehlot

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

Gehlot made the announcement in the presence of Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and former party chief Rahul Gandhi at a rally here on the sidelines of the "Bharat Jodo Yatra".

Actor Rana Daggubati appears before ED in drugs case

Actor Rana Daggubati appears before ED in drugs case

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

The Baahubali star is among the over 10 Tollywood (Telugu film industry) personalities including actors and directors, to be summoned by the ED.

How Non-BJP States Are Paying Back Modi-Shah

How Non-BJP States Are Paying Back Modi-Shah

Rediff.com13 May 2022

Non-BJP chief ministers are retaliating. If the Centre can use its agencies to threaten, intimidate and jail its rivals, so can they. The fightback will get more intense, observes Shekhar Gupta.