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'Fighting corruption is like a second freedom struggle'

'Fighting corruption is like a second freedom struggle'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

'We have to rise over our divisions.' 'Divisions within us allow unscrupulous politicians to divert attention from issues like corruption and governance.'

Will Modi ever be held accountable for 2002 Gujarat riots, asks Congress

Will Modi ever be held accountable for 2002 Gujarat riots, asks Congress

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

The Congress on Monday termed as "deeply disappointing" the Supreme Court ruling upholding the SIT's clean chit to then Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi and 63 others in the 2002 communal riots, and asked whether Modi and the state government will ever be held accountable.

2022: Be Choosy About Stocks

2022: Be Choosy About Stocks

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

So which sectors are likely to do well in 2022? Should you focus on domestic economy-related sectors or export-oriented ones?

Speed Up Peace Process In Nagaland

Speed Up Peace Process In Nagaland

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

Exploiting the killings to ratchet up the tension in the region and harden negotiating positions with the central government serves nobody, least of all the people of Nagaland. The peace process must not be stalled because of this incident or distracted by calls to repeal the AFSPA, argues Vivek Gumaste.

SIT to probe fake vaccination in Kolkata, TMC denies link

SIT to probe fake vaccination in Kolkata, TMC denies link

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

The raging controversy over the fake COVID-19 vaccination camps in parts of Kolkata snowballed into a political storm ensnaring into it several TMC leaders, prompting the opposition BJP to demand a CBI probe into a 'larger conspiracy' in the case.

India's digital health mission likely to face privacy issues

India's digital health mission likely to face privacy issues

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

Lack of clarity on data-sharing persists, public health experts sceptic about the pilot that was run in six Union territories as benchmark for national roll-out

CBI updates its crime manual after 15 years

CBI updates its crime manual after 15 years

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

The manual has a new chapter on procedures to be followed while conducting investigations abroad and coordinating and operating with Interpol.

Siddaramaiah, Kumaraswamy booked for sedition over protest against I-T raids

Siddaramaiah, Kumaraswamy booked for sedition over protest against I-T raids

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

The case relates to protests near the I-T office in Bengaluru by the leaders including the then chief minister H D Kumaraswamy against the income tax raids at the residence of Congress and JD-S leaders.

'There was a conspiracy in making Azadsaab quit Congress'

'There was a conspiracy in making Azadsaab quit Congress'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

'The BJP had a big threat from the Congress in J&K, therefore they were threatened by us.'

Intelligence officers on B Raman's Yakub Memon piece: 'He wrote it, so has to be true'

Intelligence officers on B Raman's Yakub Memon piece: 'He wrote it, so has to be true'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

'Raman knew everything and was privy to all the details of Yakub's movements'

Assets of Videocon promoters to be frozen, attached

Assets of Videocon promoters to be frozen, attached

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has directed to freeze and attach assets and properties of Videocon promoters following a petition by the ministry of corporate affairs. The NCLT Mumbai bench has directed the Central Depository Services Ltd (CDSL) and National Securities Depository Ltd (NSDL) that securities owned or held by the Videocon promoters "in any company or society be frozen, and be prohibited from being transferred or alienation" and the details be shared with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA). It directed the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) to disclose information about all assets of the Videocon promoters in their knowledge or possession, for the purpose of freezing and restraining such assets.

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.

If pizza can be delivered at home, why not ration: Kejriwal

If pizza can be delivered at home, why not ration: Kejriwal

Rediff.com6 Jun 2021

'People are distressed that the central government is fighting everyone'

Centre to induct more private sector specialists in govt departments

Centre to induct more private sector specialists in govt departments

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

Candidates will be short-listed for interview on the basis of the information provided by them in their online application, the statement said.

PlanCom should be replaced by new think tank: Evaluation Office

PlanCom should be replaced by new think tank: Evaluation Office

Rediff.com24 Jun 2014

Assessment note says panel acts as control commission, especially in fund allocations to states.

Antilia bomb scare case: NIA arrests ex-encounter specialist

Antilia bomb scare case: NIA arrests ex-encounter specialist

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

The NIA also conducted a raid at the residence of Shiv Sena leader and former 'encounter specialist' of Mumbai Police, Pradeep Sharma in connection with the Antilia bomb scare and Mansukh Hiren murder case on Thursday, sources said.

Justice Ramana, a judge who authored path-breaking verdicts

Justice Ramana, a judge who authored path-breaking verdicts

Rediff.com24 Apr 2021

The judgement penned by Justice Ramana in the Anuradha Bhasin case related to internet ban in Jammu and Kashmir following the abrogation of Article 370 provisions has been hailed by many as one of the progressive verdicts.

IPO rush: Samvat 2078 set to break new records

IPO rush: Samvat 2078 set to break new records

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

A total of 49 companies raised Rs 81,615 crore in Samvat 2077, more than the preceding four years and almost double the amount raised in the previous year. Samvat 2078 appears even more promising with mega issues of Paytm and Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) of India. However, Paytm's record could be short-lived as state-owned LIC is planning to launch a Rs 1-trillion IPO by March 2022.

Criticise us, but don't give lecture on democracy: Prasad to Twitter

Criticise us, but don't give lecture on democracy: Prasad to Twitter

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

We gave them (Twitter) three months' time. Others have followed, they haven't. Rule 7 of (IT) guidelines says if you don't comply then under Sec 79 you may lose intermediary status and may become liable to other laws including penal laws of the country

Record Rs 32,000 Crore Seized in Tax Raids

Record Rs 32,000 Crore Seized in Tax Raids

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

Since arraignment under money laundering is a tougher offence, the CBDT hopes it will also overcome its dismal score sheet to prove satisfactorily to the courts that these cases were genuine ones of tax evasion.

Investors bet big on cyclicals as economic recovery gathers pace

Investors bet big on cyclicals as economic recovery gathers pace

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

sharper-than-expected economic recovery back home, analysts say, can fuel a further rally in domestic cyclicals, industrials, and financials as global central banks continue with their easy money policy.

Unvaccinated people, children below 15 not allowed at R-Day parade

Unvaccinated people, children below 15 not allowed at R-Day parade

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

Police also said that people will have to adhere to all Covid-protocols, such as wearing face masks and maintaining social distancing, at the programme on Rajpath on January 26.

'If they force us to listen to Hindi, we won't!'

'If they force us to listen to Hindi, we won't!'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

'How can we tolerate such high-handedness?'

PMO refuses to give info on Modi's foreign travel

PMO refuses to give info on Modi's foreign travel

Rediff.com8 May 2015

The Prime Minister's Office has refused to give information on the expenses incurred on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to Singapore saying it is too "vague" and "wide".

'We Want To Develop Dharavi Like Hong Kong'

'We Want To Develop Dharavi Like Hong Kong'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

'Dharavi will be completely slum free by 2040'

Bharat Bandh: Banking, transport services to be hit on Wed

Bharat Bandh: Banking, transport services to be hit on Wed

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

The central government has asked public sector undertakings to dissuade their employees from participating in the bandh.

Cancel LOC against Aakar Patel, apologise to him, court tells CBI

Cancel LOC against Aakar Patel, apologise to him, court tells CBI

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

A Delhi court on Thursday directed the Central Bureau of Investigation to withdraw a lookout circular issued against the chair of Amnesty International India Board Aakar Patel in a case of an alleged violation of the Foreign Contributions Regulation Act and apologise to him.

Modi Has Enormous Curiosity About The World

Modi Has Enormous Curiosity About The World

Rediff.com24 May 2022

'From the very start, PM Modi was insistent that visiting foreign leaders should be exposed to an India beyond its capital.' 'Through these experiences, he felt that the full Indian narrative would be much better understood across the world,' explains External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. A riveting excerpt from Bluekraft Digital Foundation's Modi@20: Dreams Meet Delivery.

Record rains lash Delhi; cause traffic jams, waterlogging

Record rains lash Delhi; cause traffic jams, waterlogging

Rediff.com21 Aug 2021

The India Meteorological Department said Delhi recorded 139 mm of rainfall, the highest one-day rain for August in at least 13 years.

Bharat Bandh: Essential services most likely to be hit

Bharat Bandh: Essential services most likely to be hit

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

Trade union leaders claimed that the strike would be even bigger than the one last year as the number of striking workers is expected to swell to 18 crore

How a dreaded Naxalite was captured

How a dreaded Naxalite was captured

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

Hidma Madavi, who had a Rs 12 lakh reward on his head, was arrested without a single bullet being fired.

COVID-19: 'Non-essential' leaves of CAPFs to be cancelled

COVID-19: 'Non-essential' leaves of CAPFs to be cancelled

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

A four-page directive was issued by the medical wing of the Union home ministry on Tuesday stating that the next three weeks are crucial in checking the spread of the virus and lack of caution can affect the forces, around 10 lakh personnel-strong, deployed for ensuring the country's internal security and border protection.

Akhilesh accuses BJP of 'stealing' EVMs, SP delegation meets EC

Akhilesh accuses BJP of 'stealing' EVMs, SP delegation meets EC

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday accused the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party of attempting to "steal" votes and said exit polls were meant to create a perception that the saffron party will emerge victorious in the Uttar Pradesh election.

India Tries To Find A New Route in Kabul

India Tries To Find A New Route in Kabul

Rediff.com4 Nov 2021

The terrible beauty of Doval's initiative is that it is all about a new journey rather than about a set compass pointing toward a pre-determined destination, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

All political parties are in favour of freebies: SC

All political parties are in favour of freebies: SC

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

The bench said it has to balance the equity and it was not against any policy of the government or the scheme.

R Day violence: 19 arrested, 25 FIRs lodged, Centre tells HC

R Day violence: 19 arrested, 25 FIRs lodged, Centre tells HC

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

As many as 19 people have been arrested and 25 FIRs lodged in connection with the Republic Day violence in the national capital during the farmers' tractor rally in protest against the three new agri laws, the Centre informed the Delhi High Court on Wednesday.

'Don't need any damn permission from a returning officer'

'Don't need any damn permission from a returning officer'

Rediff.com8 May 2014

Miffed that Narendra Modi's presence has been limited in Varanasi city on Thursday, BJP leader Arun Jaitley slammed the returning officer for denying permission to the party's Bharat Vijay rallies and the Ganga aarti scheduled in the city.

Will Supreme Court finally end RBI's supreme conceit?

Will Supreme Court finally end RBI's supreme conceit?

Rediff.com12 Apr 2019

For the past 10 years or more, the RBI has been turning down dozens of applications under the RTI Act that sought disclosing the list of wilful defaulters and the RBI's inspection reports. In fact, it is the only organisation that has a granular and complete view of the heist that has been going on for 25 years at least. But it has escaped any blame for the multiple rounds of bankruptcy and massive periodic recapitalisation of public sector banks caused by bad loans. In fact, they don't want anyone to know how incompetent and collusive they have been in handling bad loans, says Debashis Basu.

Agnipath: Govt offers sops as violent protests continue

Agnipath: Govt offers sops as violent protests continue

Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

In Bihar, where a bandh had been called, a railway station and a police vehicle were torched, an ambulance attacked and security personnel injured in stone-pelting incidents on the fourth consecutive day of the agitation, while protesters vandalised Ludhiana railway station in Punjab and blocked roads and rail tracks in West Bengal, Haryana, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Odisha and Uttar Pradesh.