News for 'Confidential Operations'

Has arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari fled to London?

Has arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari fled to London?

Rediff.com22 Dec 2016

Arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari, who is under the scanner of multiple investigating agencies, may have fled the country, a media report claimed on Thursday.

SC asks Mudgal panel if it will extend IPL probe

SC asks Mudgal panel if it will extend IPL probe

Rediff.com22 Apr 2014

The Supreme Court asked the Justice Mudgal Committee whether it is willing to further probe Srinivasan and 12 others, including some prominent cricketers, in the IPL spot-fixing and betting scandal.

Defence ministry worker arrested for helping Petro leak module

Defence ministry worker arrested for helping Petro leak module

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

A casual worker employed at the Defence Ministry was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly providing forged identity card to a key accused in petroleum ministry leaks case while police maintained that no sensitive documents were leaked or stolen from the defence ministry.

Mumbai's Crawford market, police HQ on IM's terror target list

Mumbai's Crawford market, police HQ on IM's terror target list

Rediff.com25 Sep 2013

A startling disclosure by arrested Indian Mujahideen co-founder Yasin Bhatkal -- that his outfit carried out a reconnaissance of nearly a dozen spots in Mumbai in August -- has prompted Maharashtra police to beef up security.

Will respond at time, place of our choosing: Army

Will respond at time, place of our choosing: Army

Rediff.com19 Sep 2016

Defence sources had said possible 'action plan' was also discussed about how the Army can respond to the attack.

Barcelona charged with tax fraud over Neymar deal

Barcelona charged with tax fraud over Neymar deal

Rediff.com20 Feb 2014

Barcelona have been charged by a Spanish court with committing tax fraud in the signing of Brazil forward Neymar last year, a court spokesman said on Thursday.

Myanmar: 2 journalists who reported on Rohingya massacre jailed for 7 yrs

Myanmar: 2 journalists who reported on Rohingya massacre jailed for 7 yrs

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

The judge said the journalists 'collected and obtained confidential documents'.

Cobrapost sting: I-T issues notices to ICICI, Axis, HDFC banks

Cobrapost sting: I-T issues notices to ICICI, Axis, HDFC banks

Rediff.com28 May 2013

The aim of the department is to check suspected tax evasion by the banking institutions and possible loss of revenue by illegal acts done by authorised individuals.

With m-cap of Rs 91,000 crore, Titan is the jewel in Tata's crown

With m-cap of Rs 91,000 crore, Titan is the jewel in Tata's crown

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

The success stems from Titan's betting hard on wedding jewellery over the last three years. It now contributes 20 per cent to revenue.

Tatas strike back: 'Unforgivable attempt to besmirch group'

Tatas strike back: 'Unforgivable attempt to besmirch group'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

Refusing to be drawn into a point by point clarification of Mistry's letter, the company said: "It will be beneath the dignity of Tata Sons to engage in a public spat with regard to the several unfounded allegations appearing in his leaked confidential statement."

Williams joins calls for fairer share of F1 pot

Williams joins calls for fairer share of F1 pot

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

Struggling smaller F1 teams like Sauber and Force India have long argued that the distribution is skewed in favour of leading manufacturers, who receive special payments regardless of how they perform on the track.

India scurries to plug Scorpene leak

India scurries to plug Scorpene leak

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar immediately ordered the navy chief to personally inquire into what this meant for India's maritime security.

Barca deny wrongdoing after tax fraud reports

Barca deny wrongdoing after tax fraud reports

Rediff.com20 Feb 2014

Barcelona have denied wrongdoing after local media said Spain's public prosecutor had asked for charges to be brought against the club for alleged tax fraud in last year's signing of Brazil forward Neymar.

Order inflows: Where did this Rs 2.67 trillion go?

Order inflows: Where did this Rs 2.67 trillion go?

Rediff.com1 Jan 2019

Over 93% of the orders in the year came from the central and state governments, PSUs, and NHAI.

IAF shows proof of shooting down Pak F-16

IAF shows proof of shooting down Pak F-16

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

The Indian Air Force on Monday reiterated that it shot down an F-16 jet of Pakistan Air Force during the February 27 aerial combat and showed radar images of the engagement to assert that it has 'irrefutable evidence' of downing the enemy jet.

Why independent directors go for the escape hatch

Why independent directors go for the escape hatch

Rediff.com2 Dec 2018

'Today, according to the law, you can't even claim legal expenses when fighting a case as a non-executive director unless you are acquitted. Given how high legal expenses are, that alone is enough to scare anyone away.'

NRIs can set up small, payment banks

NRIs can set up small, payment banks

Rediff.com2 Jan 2015

This means individuals like Vikram Pandit, former Citibank chief, can be a promoter only if he comes back to the country permanently.

BCCI's creates anti-doping helpline for domestic cricketers

BCCI's creates anti-doping helpline for domestic cricketers

Rediff.com25 Nov 2016

The doping menace in India's Olympic sport has always left the establishment embarrassed and the BCCI in a marked departure has set up an anti-doping helpline so that its domestic cricketers (men and women) are aware of the medicines and supplements they are consuming.

Revealed: How the ISI-backed spy ring collapsed

Revealed: How the ISI-backed spy ring collapsed

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

Interrogation of the last three accused arrested in the suspected ISI-linked espionage racket by Delhi Police brought to fore a conflict within the spying ring which might have led to its busting.

Crisis in Command: The challenges that lie ahead

Crisis in Command: The challenges that lie ahead

Rediff.com7 Jan 2017

'No one needs to lose sleep if a person with better operational credentials supersedes lesser endowed peers,' says Group Captain Murli Menon (retd).

What is the accurate brand value of Kingfisher Airlines?

What is the accurate brand value of Kingfisher Airlines?

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

The airline shut shop in October 2012.

Working from home? AVOID these 10 mistakes

Working from home? AVOID these 10 mistakes

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

Complete your household chores and then sit to work. If you have any pending chores to be completed, space it in between your calls or tasks, says Shikha Dutta.

SpiceJet owes over Rs 200 crore to airports, govt

SpiceJet owes over Rs 200 crore to airports, govt

Rediff.com30 Jul 2014

Airline says can't discuss dues publicly, denies grounding of planes

Lack of privacy law reason behind WhatsApp petition

Lack of privacy law reason behind WhatsApp petition

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

Hearing from Apr 18 by five-judge SC bench against WhatsApp, FB move; Centre, Trai also summoned

UN diplomats warn of 'other actions' after China blocks move on JeM chief

UN diplomats warn of 'other actions' after China blocks move on JeM chief

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

The diplomat spoke on condition of anonymity to give a sense of the feeling of other members of the Security Council after China blocked the move to designate Azhar a global terrorist. Beijing previously put a technical hold on similar proposals at the UNSC thrice.

Armyman is 5th to be arrested in ISI-linked spy case

Armyman is 5th to be arrested in ISI-linked spy case

Rediff.com6 Dec 2015

A serving army personnel was on Sunday arrested by Delhi Police from Siliguri in West Bengal in connection with the alleged ISI-linked espionage racket, taking to five the number of people taken into custody in the case.

Here is how 'silly' Sam lost his 'dream' job

Here is how 'silly' Sam lost his 'dream' job

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

An emotional and apologetic Sam Allardyce said on Wednesday an error of judgement had led to his shock exit as England manager following a newspaper sting.

Independent commission to urgently probe doping allegations: WADA

Independent commission to urgently probe doping allegations: WADA

Rediff.com8 Aug 2015

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) said on Friday its Independent Commission will urgently launch an investigation into widespread doping allegations against international athletics.

US asks Pak to act against 26/11 accused, offers new $5mn reward

US asks Pak to act against 26/11 accused, offers new $5mn reward

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

The Trump administration announced this major reward on the 10th anniversary of the terror attack in which 10 Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Tayiba terrorists went on a shooting rampage in India's financial hub killing 166 people, including six Americans.

Ex-Chinese security czar arrested for 'trading power for sex'

Ex-Chinese security czar arrested for 'trading power for sex'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2014

Zhou Yongkang, one of China's top leaders in the previous Hu Jintao's regime, has been charged with trading power for sex, adultery and leaking state secrets.

6 were hanged in 1950 for attempt to kill General Cariappa: Declassified CIA report

6 were hanged in 1950 for attempt to kill General Cariappa: Declassified CIA report

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

But could the information in these declassified reports just be tales of fantasy?

Shot Osama third time for good luck: Ex-US Navy SEAL

Shot Osama third time for good luck: Ex-US Navy SEAL

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

A former US Navy SEAL, who claims to have gunned down Osama bin Laden during the daring 2011 raid in Pakistan, has said he fired a third shot for "good luck" after hitting two on the elusive Al-Qaeda chief's head.

Pakistan spy ring: Now, school teacher with ISI links arrested

Pakistan spy ring: Now, school teacher with ISI links arrested

Rediff.com5 Dec 2015

The accused, identified as Sabar, is a teacher at a government school at Rajouri. He was arrested on Saturday morning and booked under provisions of the Official Secrets Act, said Joint Commissioner of Police (Crime) Ravindra Yadav.

Benghazi returns to haunt Hillary; parents sue her for wrongful death, defamation

Benghazi returns to haunt Hillary; parents sue her for wrongful death, defamation

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

Hillary is accused of having made "false and defamatory statements negligently, recklessly and purposefully and/or intentionally with malice" in her public comments, including those about the connection between the attack and an anti-Muslim YouTube video.

China joins G20-led global crackdown on tax evasion

China joins G20-led global crackdown on tax evasion

Rediff.com27 Aug 2013

China became the 56th signatory to the agreement by signing the Multilateral Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters. With this all the G20 nations, including India, have become official partners to combat the menace of tax crimes and evasion across international borders.

Mudgal panel seeks IPS officer M L Sharma's services for IPL probe

Mudgal panel seeks IPS officer M L Sharma's services for IPL probe

Rediff.com29 Apr 2014

The probe panel, headed by Justice (Retd) Mukul Mudgal, has sought the assistance of a few individuals, including former CBI Special Director M L Sharma, to carry out further investigations into the IPL spot-fixing and betting scandal.

Indian-origin former German MP denies possessing child porn

Indian-origin former German MP denies possessing child porn

Rediff.com17 Feb 2014

Indian-origin former German lawmaker facing probe for allegedly possessing child pornography has denied any wrongdoing and said he intends to initiate legal proceedings against the state prosecutor's office for spreading "false information" and "unjustly harassing" him.

Arrests of ISI agents tip of spying iceberg

Arrests of ISI agents tip of spying iceberg

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

The ISI network of spies has been operating in India for over a decade.

CCS nod for Rafale given 16 months after announcement by Modi in France

CCS nod for Rafale given 16 months after announcement by Modi in France

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

Minister of State for Defence Subhash Bhamre said the cost of each Rafale aircraft is approximately Rs 670 crore.

American test awaits Tata & Co

American test awaits Tata & Co

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

Every move that strengthens Cyrus Mistry's position in companies like Indian Hotels could prolong the uncertainty.