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2G scam: How Raja's secretary overruled advice

2G scam: How Raja's secretary overruled advice

Rediff.com28 Oct 2011

Instructions of the personal secretary to the minister were taken as instructions of the minister himself.

Maha Vikas Aghadi teeters as allies pull in different ways

Maha Vikas Aghadi teeters as allies pull in different ways

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

The Shiv Sena and the NCP suspect that either of them may walk into the waiting arms of the BJP. The Congress feels that the Sena and the NCP may eventually team up and marginalise it, reports Dhaval Kulkarni

Embraer aircraft deal: CBI quizzes middleman for receiving commission

Embraer aircraft deal: CBI quizzes middleman for receiving commission

Rediff.com2 Mar 2017

The agency is probing the alleged payment of USD 5.70 million as commission to seal the deal, sources said.

MHA orders probe into ex-CJI Balakrishnan's assets

MHA orders probe into ex-CJI Balakrishnan's assets

Rediff.com22 Jun 2011

The home ministry has asked the revenue department to conduct a probe into the allegations of disproportionate assets against former Chief Justice of India K G Balakrishnan.

Bengal sees over 78% polling in fifth phase, EC says polling peaceful

Bengal sees over 78% polling in fifth phase, EC says polling peaceful

Rediff.com17 Apr 2021

Over one crore voters are eligible to exercise their franchise to decide the political fate of 342 candidates.

Your private data may be online, courtesy govt

Your private data may be online, courtesy govt

Rediff.com28 Oct 2013

Some depts have posted bank account & income details on net for transparency; experts cry privacy breach

CBI to quiz Mayawati to 'unearth conspiracy behind' UP health scam

CBI to quiz Mayawati to 'unearth conspiracy behind' UP health scam

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

Mayawati said that she will address the media on her reported involvement in the National Rural Health Mission scam.

'Fault lies not with bureaucrats, but with the system'

'Fault lies not with bureaucrats, but with the system'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

'The skills and abilities of civil servants are still respected, even though they become whipping boys when things go wrong.'

Meet Girish Chandra Murmu: PM Modi and Amit Shah's go-to man

Meet Girish Chandra Murmu: PM Modi and Amit Shah's go-to man

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

A 1985-batch IAS officer with a reputation for industriousness, Murmu is currently special secretary in the revenue department.

Raj govt gives in to demand of Dalit girl's kin for CBI probe

Raj govt gives in to demand of Dalit girl's kin for CBI probe

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

A senior official said that Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje gave the direction in this regard to the home department yesterday following which remarks of the director general of police were sought on Wednesday.

'Pinarayi Vijayan has been the target of the most vicious personal attacks'

'Pinarayi Vijayan has been the target of the most vicious personal attacks'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2021

'During Amit Shah's recent visit to Kerala, the strategy of concentrating the attacks on the CM on false charges was clear enough.'

I-T probe info exempted under RTI Act

I-T probe info exempted under RTI Act

Rediff.com11 Jul 2007

The Central Information Commission has held that Income Tax department need not furnish information to aggrieved parties on action taken by it till the investigations were completed.

CBI's Chennai office gets hoax bomb threat call

CBI's Chennai office gets hoax bomb threat call

Rediff.com8 May 2012

Security officials at Shastri Bhawan, which houses various Central government departments, and police personnel today were sent into a tizzy after a phone call claimed a bomb was placed in one of the offices there.

New tax wing to probe poll funding

New tax wing to probe poll funding

Rediff.com19 Sep 2011

The Union finance ministry has set up a special investigation unit to 'regulate' the funding and donations made to political parties.

India-baiting US diplomat Robin Raphel under probe

India-baiting US diplomat Robin Raphel under probe

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

'It's unclear whether she is the target of the investigation, or what agents were searching for. The officials said it is an ongoing investigation and no charges have been filed,' reports CNN.com, while the Post adds that "the exact nature of the investigation involving Raphel remains unclear. She has not been charged.'

I-T summons Lalu's daughter and husband in benami land case

I-T summons Lalu's daughter and husband in benami land case

Rediff.com24 May 2017

The development followed the arrest of chartered accountant Rajesh Kumar Agrawal by the ED.

Kunduz hospital bombing 'not a war crime': Pentagon

Kunduz hospital bombing 'not a war crime': Pentagon

Rediff.com30 Apr 2016

The tragic US military attack on a 'Doctors Without Borders' hospital in the Afghan city of Kunduz last October was a mistake, a combination of human errors compounded by process and equipment failures, the Pentagon said on Friday.

Final verdict in Satyam case on April 9

Final verdict in Satyam case on April 9

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

n February 2009, the CBI took over the investigation.

Countdown has begun: Evaders may have to pay 137% tax post March 31

Countdown has begun: Evaders may have to pay 137% tax post March 31

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

The department said that total confidentiality is ensured to those who declare their black assets and funds

CBI awaiting nod to act on the high and mighty

CBI awaiting nod to act on the high and mighty

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

As per the norms, sanction for prosecution has to be decided within four months time of the CBI seeking such a permission.

AAP leaders targeted in slipper attack

AAP leaders targeted in slipper attack

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

Bhavana Arora, who had staged an ink attack on Kejriwal in January, hurled a slipper at the AAP leaders' car outside the Income Tax office here at around 3.15 pm.

2G tax evasion: Status report in SC tomorrow

2G tax evasion: Status report in SC tomorrow

Rediff.com4 May 2011

The department, according to officials, has reportedly traced instances of tax evasion by various Telecom firms that have been named by the CBI and the ED in their charge sheets.

Benami Act: All property registrations over Rs 30 lakh under scanner

Benami Act: All property registrations over Rs 30 lakh under scanner

Rediff.com14 Nov 2017

The top boss of the I-T department said that till now, the taxman has attached 621 properties, including some bank accounts, and the total amount involved in these cases, being probed under the Benami Transactions Act, is about Rs 1,800 crore.

PNB scam: Senior Nirav Modi official Vipul Ambani arrested

PNB scam: Senior Nirav Modi official Vipul Ambani arrested

Rediff.com20 Feb 2018

The Income Tax Department on Tuesday also raided 20 premises linked to Gitanjali Gems promoter Mehul Choksi and suspected shell firms in connection with an alleged tax evasion case against them, official sources said.

CBIvsCBI: Apex court to consider PIL seeking SIT probe

CBIvsCBI: Apex court to consider PIL seeking SIT probe

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

A bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi considered the submission of lawyer Prashant Bhushan, appearing for NGO Common Cause that there were wider issues of corruption affecting the probe agency and the PIL needed to be heard urgently.

Fresh Panama Paper leaks: Accused deny allegations

Fresh Panama Paper leaks: Accused deny allegations

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

The Panama Paper leaks were originally revealed by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists on April 4, 2016, following which, the government had set up the MAG to probe the matter.

CWG lawn bowl scam: CBI raids 20 premises

CWG lawn bowl scam: CBI raids 20 premises

Rediff.com5 Apr 2011

This is the ninth case in connection with the alleged irregularities in the conduct of Commonwealth Games in New Delhi, which were held during October 3-14 last year.

Blackmoney: I-T dept begins action against mining firms

Blackmoney: I-T dept begins action against mining firms

Rediff.com18 Oct 2015

CBDT recently issued orders to all tax offices to check any 'discrepancies' in financial statements of these companies

SC favours SIT probe into black money trail

SC favours SIT probe into black money trail

Rediff.com18 Mar 2011

A bench headed by Justice B Sudershan Reddy asked the government to make its stand clear on setting up an SIT comprising officers from different departments, including the Enforcement Directorate, the Central Bureau of Investigation and the Income Tax department to look into it.

Was this why Murmu was moved out of J&K?

Was this why Murmu was moved out of J&K?

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

G C Murmu rarely speaks in public and when he does, his statements are always in lockstep with the thinking within this government.

Gold smuggling case: Cong to bring no-confidence motion against Kerala govt

Gold smuggling case: Cong to bring no-confidence motion against Kerala govt

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

UDF convener Benni Behanan said the Front has also decided to move a resolution against Speaker P Sreeramakrishnan and seek his resignation.

C'wealth Games scam: CBI registers 3 fresh cases

C'wealth Games scam: CBI registers 3 fresh cases

Rediff.com10 Mar 2011

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Thursday registered three fresh cases and carried out searches at over 20 places in three cities at the premises of officials of the New Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC) and Central Public Works Department (CPWD), consultants and companies in connection with alleged irregularities in the over Rs 160 crore renovation work of two Commonwealth Games venues.

If CBI raids my house it will only find mufflers: Kejriwal

If CBI raids my house it will only find mufflers: Kejriwal

Rediff.com27 Dec 2015

The Aam Aadmi Party ran a campaign "Muffler Man Returns" during the Delhi assembly polls because of his trademark muffler he wraps his neck due to cough problem.

Goyal focuses on exports, industry growth

Goyal focuses on exports, industry growth

Rediff.com8 Jun 2019

Work on a dozen decisions to start by next week.

LS polls in Vellore cancelled over huge cash haul

LS polls in Vellore cancelled over huge cash haul

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

Polling in Vellore was scheduled on April 18.

I-T dept uncovers tax evasion of Rs 38,000 crore

I-T dept uncovers tax evasion of Rs 38,000 crore

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

Most of the individuals hail from Mumbai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Surat, and Delhi

US trains Indian officials to fight cyber crime

US trains Indian officials to fight cyber crime

Rediff.com8 Apr 2006

The training was in technical and practical aspects of dealing with cyber crime and cyber terrorism in the programme.\n

Madras high court wants anti-graft probe against OPS completed soon

Madras high court wants anti-graft probe against OPS completed soon

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

Justice G Jayachandran disposed of the petitions filed by Bharathi and another one by the non-governmental organisation 'Arappor Iyakkam' represented by Jairam Venkatesh seeking a direction to the DVAC to probe the complaint. "...The inquiry has to be completed as expeditiously as possible...," the judge said.

CBI to probe IAS officer Ravi's death, K'taka CM tells assembly

CBI to probe IAS officer Ravi's death, K'taka CM tells assembly

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

Bowing to mounting public pressure, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday decided to hand over to the Central Bureau of Investigation the probe into the mysterious death of an upright Indian Administrative Service officer that had led to national outrage and state-wide protests.

16 killed in Texas hot air balloon crash

16 killed in Texas hot air balloon crash

Rediff.com30 Jul 2016

Sixteen people were feared dead after a large hot air balloon they were riding in caught fire and crashed in central Texas on Saturday, according to officials.