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PNB fraud: 200 shell firms, benami assets under scanner

PNB fraud: 200 shell firms, benami assets under scanner

Rediff.com18 Feb 2018

The Enforcement Directorate, which continued its searches against Modi, Choksi and their companies for the fourth day on Sunday , is also moving to attach at least two dozen immovable properties under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

Naidu meets Mamata, announces postponement of Opposition conclave

Naidu meets Mamata, announces postponement of Opposition conclave

Rediff.com19 Nov 2018

Flanked by the Trinamool Congress chief, Naidu attacked the National Democratic Alliance government at the Centre alleging that institutions like the Central Bureau of Investigation, Enforcement Directorate, Income Tax department, Reserve Bank of India and Comptroller Auditor General are under "severe pressure".

'Housing for All' scheme to be launched on June 25

'Housing for All' scheme to be launched on June 25

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

The housing stock demand may increase further

'When you test and identify, your ability to enforce quarantine is much better'

'When you test and identify, your ability to enforce quarantine is much better'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

'Kerala is probably the only state, where (with regard to) the clinical management and the overall protocols, we have an infectious disease team heading the whole containment plan.'

Obama's date with Delhi

Obama's date with Delhi

Rediff.com4 Jan 2015

The city readies itself for the biggest economic, political and social event of the year

Infections rise in Nagpur with second wave

Infections rise in Nagpur with second wave

Rediff.com10 Apr 2021

One reason for the surge in cases is the spread of infection at large weddings. Weddings turned out to be super spreaders.

Modi-led panels to meet again to choose CIC, CVC chiefs

Modi-led panels to meet again to choose CIC, CVC chiefs

Rediff.com23 May 2015

Another meeting will be called next week at a mutually-convenient date.

'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' should change it to 'Amit Shah ke bete ko bachao': Rahul

'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' should change it to 'Amit Shah ke bete ko bachao': Rahul

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

'A theft has taken place in front of the eyes of the chowkidar (watchman), but you are silent,' Rahul asked the PM.

Why the rise of China's military worries the world

Why the rise of China's military worries the world

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

There is growing alarm at the inexorable rise of China, both of its military prowess and its aggressive bullying of other countries plus its subjugation of whole portions of its own population.

India may need a 49-day lockdown

India may need a 49-day lockdown

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

'We will need more than 21 days of lockdown for sure.'

Former cabinet secretary TSR Subramanian no more

Former cabinet secretary TSR Subramanian no more

Rediff.com26 Feb 2018

On his PIL, the SC had in 2013 directed the Centre and the states to set up a Civil Services Board to decide on transfers of officers.

Soccer: 'Make Carrick United manager for rest of season'

Soccer: 'Make Carrick United manager for rest of season'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

Roma teenager Afena-Gyan plays down apparent racist remark.

Delhi vs Centre: SC verdict split on control of services

Delhi vs Centre: SC verdict split on control of services

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

In view of the differences, Justices A K Sikri and Ashok Bhushan referred the matter to a larger bench of the apex court.

In a first, Maharashtra proposes single-window registration of land titles

In a first, Maharashtra proposes single-window registration of land titles

Rediff.com21 May 2019

State's move is seen as a pilot for a national rollout of online land title records. Maharashtra plans to start the system in Mumbai.

Cinemas get ready to open in new COVID-19 normal

Cinemas get ready to open in new COVID-19 normal

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

Ushering in a new era of movie watching, the Union government allowed multiplexes, cinema halls and theatres to reopen from Thursday within the framework of a set of standard operating procedures.

Be very afraid of the biometric regime

Be very afraid of the biometric regime

Rediff.com4 May 2016

There are unprecedented political implications of identification based on 'biological attributes of an individual', such as employed by Aadhaar, warns Gopal Krishna.

Vijai Sharma tipped to be new CIC; K V Chowdary may be CVC

Vijai Sharma tipped to be new CIC; K V Chowdary may be CVC

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

Senior most Information Commissioner Vijai Sharma is tipped to be new Chief Information Commissioner, while former Central Board of Direct Taxes chief K V Chowdary is understood to be in the running for the Central Vigilance Commissioner's post.

'Yogi's national stature is growing despite bypolls setback'

'Yogi's national stature is growing despite bypolls setback'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2018

'After Modi, Yogi is the most popular face of Hindutva, but it's too early to say that he is someone who could succeed Modi.'

He filed cases against AIB, Salman, SRK

He filed cases against AIB, Salman, SRK

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

'I am here to point out what is wrong. I bring it to the public's attention. The law has to give justice. I cannot do that.' 'We are activists and used to attacks. The more pressure we are up against, the more active we become. That is part of our life.'

Opening of dams caused Kerala floods, says Opposition

Opening of dams caused Kerala floods, says Opposition

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

Leader of Opposition in Kerala Assembly Ramesh Chennithala demanded a judicial probe into the circumstances that led to opening of shutters of 40-odd dams at a time in the state.

Police chief's son arrested for assault on 71-year-old Sikh man

Police chief's son arrested for assault on 71-year-old Sikh man

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

McAllister, the son of Union City Police Chief Darryl McAllister, and the juvenile have been charged with attempted robbery, elder abuse and assault with a deadly weapon.

In (partial) defence of the IAS

In (partial) defence of the IAS

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

Administration is an evolving process, requiring the civil service to constantly re-invent itself to meet new challenges. The administration must become accountable to the law of the land and to the people.

India's Cairn and Unable Moment

India's Cairn and Unable Moment

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

The Indian State does not believe in the rule of law. It does not even recognise the need to follow treaties that it itself signed. And so it is refusing to shell out to Cairn; and, as a consequence, has brought on the Paris humiliation, notes Mihir S Sharma.

Transport strike: Commuters suffer as buses, taxis stay off roads

Transport strike: Commuters suffer as buses, taxis stay off roads

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

The 24-hour transport strike began on Thursday, affecting normal life in several parts of the country including in Kerala and Karnataka, even as the Centre asked private operators and employees of state transport authorities to call off their strike.

Concurrence not needed, Kejriwal tells Lt Governor on Delhi order

Concurrence not needed, Kejriwal tells Lt Governor on Delhi order

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

The letter comes a day after the Supreme Court in its verdict on the power tussle between the Delhi government and the Centre clipped the powers of the L-G.

Mumbai's Tireless COVID-19 Warrior

Mumbai's Tireless COVID-19 Warrior

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

'These are challenging times and we get energised by that.' 'I don't feel that 'I am tired now and I should relax', because even if someone calls us at 12 o'clock I have to answer his call.'

FinMin not stamping postal bank plan

FinMin not stamping postal bank plan

Rediff.com7 Apr 2014

Two key depts in ministry cold to rationale for one; postal dept says it's more eligible than IDFC or Bandhan, feels 'strong lobby' scuttling its plans.

Shah gets Home, Rajnath Defence; Finance with Nirmala

Shah gets Home, Rajnath Defence; Finance with Nirmala

Rediff.com1 Jun 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will retain DoPT, Atomic Energy as well as all important policy issues and portfolios not allocated.

FinMin mulls splitting CMD post for PSU banks

FinMin mulls splitting CMD post for PSU banks

Rediff.com25 Aug 2014

The posts of Chairman and MD in the private sector are held separately.

Panel member who brought parties under RTI resigns for CIC

Panel member who brought parties under RTI resigns for CIC

Rediff.com30 Jul 2013

Information Commissioner M L Sharma has resigned from the Central Information Commission after a nearly five-year-long stint. Sharma was part of several landmark decisions including the bringing of political parties under the RTI Act.

US wanted China to intervene against India in 1971 War

US wanted China to intervene against India in 1971 War

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

On December 10, Kissinger began to encourage the Chinese to take action against India: 'If the People's Republic were to consider the situation on the Indian subcontinent a threat to security, and if it took measures to protect its security, the US would oppose efforts of others to interfere with the People's Republic.' On the 50th anniversary of India's greatest military victory, Claude Arpi recalls how the US suggested that China intervene militarily on Pakistan's side.

Bihar flood toll reaches 28; IAF drops relief material

Bihar flood toll reaches 28; IAF drops relief material

Rediff.com30 Sep 2019

The disaster management department said that the state government has urged the Indian Air Force to send a helicopter for air-dropping of food packets and other relief material in marooned areas.

17 US states, tech giants sue against new visa rule

17 US states, tech giants sue against new visa rule

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

The lawsuit seeks an injunction to stop the entire rule from going into effect.

Govt nudges bankers to skip big private issues for a while

Govt nudges bankers to skip big private issues for a while

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

Move aimed at avoiding crowding of public issues during the Centre's mega disinvestments in coming months.

Budget 2020: What Nirmalaji must focus on

Budget 2020: What Nirmalaji must focus on

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

'The economy has to become the government's No. 1 priority, which it is not at the moment,' says T N Ninan.

Protests sparked by George Floyd death rage on sixth day

Protests sparked by George Floyd death rage on sixth day

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

Floyd died in Minneapolis on Monday after a white police officer pinned him to the ground. Video footage showed the officer kneeling on Floyd's neck as he gasped for breath. His death has triggered nationwide protests.

Second Trump-Kim summit planned for Vietnam: Report

Second Trump-Kim summit planned for Vietnam: Report

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

The Vietnamese coastal city of Da Nang has been chosen for the meeting in late February.

RBI starts scrutiny of nearly 3,000 private finance companies

RBI starts scrutiny of nearly 3,000 private finance companies

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

The central bank's move comes against the backdrop of the government efforts to crackdown on entities, that are illegally raising large amounts of money from the public.

'Tamil leaders have misled people that a third language is bad for them'

'Tamil leaders have misled people that a third language is bad for them'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

'Nobody is telling you not to speak or learn your mother tongue. But making other languages an emotional issue is wrong.'

WTF NEWS: It's Weird, True and Funny!

WTF NEWS: It's Weird, True and Funny!

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

Here's your weekly digest of the craziest and funniest stories from around the world.