News for 'Committee of Inquiry'

ABVP suspends DUSU president over fake degree row

ABVP suspends DUSU president over fake degree row

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

The NSUI said this was clearly a decision taken under pressure ahead of the high court hearing on November 20.

Ombudsman sends notices to Pandya, Rahul

Ombudsman sends notices to Pandya, Rahul

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

The Ombudsman, who is also the BCCI's ad-hoc Ethics Officer, made it clear that for the matter to reach its logical conclusion, the duo needs to depose.

Police complaint filed against Kangana, effigy set on fire

Police complaint filed against Kangana, effigy set on fire

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

The firestorm that Kangana Ranaut kicked with her comment that the Independence India won in 1947 was bheek intensified on Friday with leaders from the Bharatiya Janata Party and other parties demanding action against the actor even as a complaint was filed against her while some people took to the streets to burn her effigies.

War within IOA: IOC, FIH reject Mittal's charge of irregularity against Batra

War within IOA: IOC, FIH reject Mittal's charge of irregularity against Batra

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

The International Olympic Committee (IOC), on Friday, cleared Narinder Batra of indulging in any wrongdoing during his election as the IOA president, rejecting the complaint of irregularity filed by the Indian body's vice-President Sudhanshu Mittal.

AMU violence: HC asks UP govt to act against guilty cops

AMU violence: HC asks UP govt to act against guilty cops

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

The HC directed the UP chief secy and DGP, the DG of the CRPF, the VC and registrar of the University to adhere to the recommendations of the NHRC, including paying compensation to six students who were grievously hurt in police action.

Cong writes to Zuckerberg over 'bias' in favour of BJP

Cong writes to Zuckerberg over 'bias' in favour of BJP

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

The opposition party also demanded an investigation by a Joint Parliamentary Committee into the alleged "links of Facebook employees and the ruling establishment".

India support staff member accused of 'inappropriate behaviour' in WI

India support staff member accused of 'inappropriate behaviour' in WI

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

A junior member of the Indian cricket team's support staff was accused of "inappropriate behaviour" by a female hotel employee in Antigua, an incident dismissed as a "case of mistaken identity" by the BCCI.

Is Facebook answerable to Delhi?

Is Facebook answerable to Delhi?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

'Under Section 79 of the IT Act, Facebook is mandated to exercise care. Once you have a duty, you do not have the right to silence; you need to show compliance.'

Wrong to say Dr Kafeel Khan got clean chit: UP govt

Wrong to say Dr Kafeel Khan got clean chit: UP govt

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

"Some facts were not taken into account by the probe committee of Principal Secretary (Stamp and Registration Department) Himanshu Kumar and the government is looking into them," Rajneesh Dubey, Principal Secretary, Medical Education, told mediapersons in Lucknow.

Woman accusing CJI of abuse appears before probe panel

Woman accusing CJI of abuse appears before probe panel

Rediff.com27 Apr 2019

During the hearing, only the woman was present and the secretary general was not privy to the proceedings.

Shetty summoned by MCA panel probing unsold WC final tickets

Shetty summoned by MCA panel probing unsold WC final tickets

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

Top BCCI official Ratnakar Shetty has been summoned to attend the meeting of the Mumbai Cricket Association's (MCA) inquiry committee, probing the matter of unsold tickets during the 2011 World Cup final held at the Wankhede Stadium, in Mumbai on Wednesday.

SLC suspends umpires accused of match-fixing

SLC suspends umpires accused of match-fixing

Rediff.com11 Oct 2012

Sri Lanka Cricket's umpires committee has decided to suspend the three local umpires caught in a TV sting, which alleged that they were willing to fix Twenty20 matches.

South Africa's anti-apartheid icon Desmond Tutu dies at 90

South Africa's anti-apartheid icon Desmond Tutu dies at 90

Rediff.com26 Dec 2021

Archbishop Desmond Tutu, South Africa's anti-apartheid icon who won the Nobel Peace Prize for fighting racial discrimination in the country, died on Sunday. He was 90.

Pandya-Rahul controversy: 'BCCI should correct the two players, not end their careers'

Pandya-Rahul controversy: 'BCCI should correct the two players, not end their careers'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

Pandya, Rahul tender unconditional apology; BCCI members demand SGM

Finally, BCCI CEO Johri to undergo gender sensitisation classes

Finally, BCCI CEO Johri to undergo gender sensitisation classes

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

Committee of Administrators (COA) chief Vinod Rai made it clear that Rahul Johri has no issues in attending the classes.

Fortis case: Panel indicts hospital, to be booked for negligence

Fortis case: Panel indicts hospital, to be booked for negligence

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

The Fortis group, meanwhile, said that all documents, statements and details required by the probe team of the Haryana government were provided.

The judge who will decide Chanda Kochhar's fate

The judge who will decide Chanda Kochhar's fate

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

'It's still very early. I have just been handed over the matter and therefore I haven't formed any views on it as yet,' Justice B N Srikrishna tells Pavan Lall.

What Man City must do to finish off PSG

What Man City must do to finish off PSG

Rediff.com3 May 2021

City hold a 2-1 lead after an impressive performance in Paris last week and Guardiola's men are within touching distance of their first Champions League final.

Fire at Covid hospital in Gujarat, patients shifted to safety

Fire at Covid hospital in Gujarat, patients shifted to safety

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

There was no casualty in the blaze that erupted on the second floor of Bodeli Dhokalia Public Hospital, the official said, adding that 10 COVID-19 patients undergoing treatment at the facility were shifted to its lower floor and some of them were later admitted to other hospitals.

GST anti-profiteering rules lack teeth

GST anti-profiteering rules lack teeth

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

At present, except Trai, all regulators and the Competition Commission of India (CCI) have powers to levy penalty in case of violation of any rule or law. The GST anti-profiteering authority will be the only institution which will not have the same.

Govt sets up team to probe 3 Gandhi family trusts

Govt sets up team to probe 3 Gandhi family trusts

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

The inter-ministerial committee will coordinate investigation against Rajiv Gandhi Foundation, Rajiv Gandhi Charitable Trust and Indira Gandhi Memorial Trust.

Protests outside SC after panel clears CJI

Protests outside SC after panel clears CJI

Rediff.com7 May 2019

Over 30 women activists have been detained by the police at Mandir Marg Police Station, Delhi.

'JNU decision to fine and rusticate students unacceptable'

'JNU decision to fine and rusticate students unacceptable'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

"The JNUSU rejects the punishment handed down by the administration on the basis of a farcical committee!" Kanhaiya tweeted.

CJI decides to recommend removal of Allahabad HC judge

CJI decides to recommend removal of Allahabad HC judge

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

The CJI is expected to write to the President and the Prime Minister soon about his recommendation.

There are Wazes in every police force

There are Wazes in every police force

Rediff.com13 Apr 2021

'What this incident must do is provide a renewed impetus to urgently bring in police reforms; changes that will ensure that political patronage and extraneous pressure are reduced to a minimum and allow the police to function independently and honestly,' argues Vivek Gumaste.

Retired judge to probe 'conspiracy to frame' CJI

Retired judge to probe 'conspiracy to frame' CJI

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

The inquiry by will not deal with the allegations of sexual harassment against the CJI.

Darrang: 12-hr bandh to protest eviction drive deaths

Darrang: 12-hr bandh to protest eviction drive deaths

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

No untoward incident has been reported so far in the bandh called by the All Minority Organisations Coordination Committee, which includes the All Assam Minority Students Union (AAMSU) and the Jamiat-e-Ulema among others, that began at 5 am on Friday, a police officer said.

Won't join probe, BJP burying porngate: Siddaramaiah

Won't join probe, BJP burying porngate: Siddaramaiah

Rediff.com15 Feb 2012

Opposition Leader in Karnataka assembly Siddaramaiah on Wednesday ruled out being a part of an inquiry committee to probe the porn-watching episode involving three former ministers and charged the Bharatiya Janata Party government with attempting to bury the issue.

China backs resolution for probe into coronavirus origin

China backs resolution for probe into coronavirus origin

Rediff.com18 May 2020

India is among 120 countries which backed the draft resolution put forward by the European Union and several other countries.

CBI transfers officer probing case against Chanda Kochhar

CBI transfers officer probing case against Chanda Kochhar

Rediff.com27 Jan 2019

Justifying the transfer, the CBI pinned the blame on Mishra for keeping the preliminary enquiry pending without any reasons, they said.

Questions on BJP win in MP varsity paper irk Cong

Questions on BJP win in MP varsity paper irk Cong

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

Demanding cancellation of the paper, MP Congress spokesperson Neelabh Shukla in a statement said, "It is highly objectionable that DAVV coloured the examination of important faculty like journalism in BJP's hues. The students of this subject should be taught party neutrality in a higher education institute."

Sri Lanka pacer Malinga gets one-year suspended ban

Sri Lanka pacer Malinga gets one-year suspended ban

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

Lasith Malinga was suspended for one year after the fast bowler pleaded guilty to a breach of contract by speaking to the media without permission, Sri Lanka's cricket board said in Colombo on Tuesday.

Ministry blames coach for Jaisha's water fiasco at Rio Olympics

Ministry blames coach for Jaisha's water fiasco at Rio Olympics

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

The Sports Ministry inquiry committee, which was probing long-distance runner O P Jaisha's complaint of not being provided water during the Rio Olympics marathon event, has blamed her coach Nikolai Snesarev for the fiasco. In the two-page report, which the Ministry has accepted, it has been concluded that Snesarev refused personalized drinks for Jaisha ahead of the marathon even though Indian officials had asked him about the athlete's requirements.

SC reinstates employee who accused ex-CJI of sexual harassment

SC reinstates employee who accused ex-CJI of sexual harassment

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

According to the sources, the woman has joined the duty and proceeded on leave. All her arrears too have been cleared.

Dhankhar's latest salvo: People in Bengal lack freedom to vote

Dhankhar's latest salvo: People in Bengal lack freedom to vote

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

Calling the political condition prevailing in West Bengal "horrible and frightening", Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar alleged on Tuesday that the people of the state do not have the freedom to exercise their franchise fearlessly.

Symbiosis Law School suspends professor over sexual harassment charges

Symbiosis Law School suspends professor over sexual harassment charges

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

The two students were also asked to vacate the campus after the institute charged them of trying to 'misrepresent facts'.

Where's FIR? Are you above law? HC raps Param Bir

Where's FIR? Are you above law? HC raps Param Bir

Rediff.com31 Mar 2021

"Was any of these statements made by the Home Minister in Singh's presence? Otherwise this is nothing but hearsay," the court said.

Afzal Guru row: JNU issues show-cause notice to 21 students

Afzal Guru row: JNU issues show-cause notice to 21 students

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

The JNU issued show-cause notice to 21 students after an inquiry panel found them "guilty of violating" norms in connection with the event against Afzal Guru's hanging.

Probe in missing files not meant to implicate anyone: Rajnath on Ishrat case

Probe in missing files not meant to implicate anyone: Rajnath on Ishrat case

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

"The inquiry committee was set up not to implicate anyone but to find the missing files," he said amidst allegations that the National Democratic Alliance government set up the panel to find faults in the previous United Progressive Alliance government.

Sports Shorts: Kipchoge to make new sub-two hour marathon attempt

Sports Shorts: Kipchoge to make new sub-two hour marathon attempt

Rediff.com6 May 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday