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70 pc of Punjab Congress, 90 pc of AICC with me: Sidhu's wife

70 pc of Punjab Congress, 90 pc of AICC with me: Sidhu's wife

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

Navjot Kaur Sidhu claims support within the Congress party after being suspended for her controversial remarks. She also accuses Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa of corruption and links to smugglers.

ED seizes Rs 1.5 cr from L2: Empuraan producer's company

ED seizes Rs 1.5 cr from L2: Empuraan producer's company

Rediff.com5 Apr 2025

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has seized Rs 1.5 crore in cash from the premises of a chit fund company owned by Gokulam Gopalan, one of the producers of the Malayalam movie "L2: Empuraan", in connection with foreign exchange law violations. The searches were conducted at locations in Kozhikode, Kerala and Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The ED alleged that the company collected subscription to chit funds from persons residing outside India without due permission and violated regulations framed by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

Where Cricket Bats Are Made In The World

Where Cricket Bats Are Made In The World

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

Traditionally carved from top-quality willow, famous bat-makers, source the bulk of their willow wood from Kashmir.

Jamiat chief flags Muslim discrimination, cites Al Falah case; draws flak

Jamiat chief flags Muslim discrimination, cites Al Falah case; draws flak

Rediff.com23 Nov 2025

Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind chief Maulana Arshad Madani's remarks alleging discrimination against Muslims, citing the Al Falah University case, have sparked a row with the BJP, who accused him of supporting terrorists.

Employees who left Al Falah after Delhi blast under scanner

Employees who left Al Falah after Delhi blast under scanner

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

More than 200 doctors and staff at Al Falah University here are under the scanner of the investigative agencies following the blast in a car near the Red Fort on November 10, sources said.

Chhattisgarh liquor scam: ED faces SC scrutiny over 'half-baked' reply

Chhattisgarh liquor scam: ED faces SC scrutiny over 'half-baked' reply

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) faced criticism from the Supreme Court for filing a "half-baked" reply in a bail matter related to the Chhattisgarh liquor scam. The court expressed dissatisfaction with the situation, questioning the accountability of the ED and its advocate-on-record. The ED's additional solicitor general, S.V. Raju, attributed the error to a miscommunication and assured the court that a departmental inquiry would be initiated.

7 Recipes Of Must-Try Bihari Dishes

7 Recipes Of Must-Try Bihari Dishes

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

Election results may be shifting the political landscape in Bihar. But the state's culinary legacy stands firm. As the new government prepares to take charge, let's look at the timeless flavours and a few recipes that define Bihar.

ED to restore Rs 15K cr to victims of frauds; returns Rs 31,951 cr so far

ED to restore Rs 15K cr to victims of frauds; returns Rs 31,951 cr so far

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has earmarked assets worth about Rs 15,000 crore that will be restored to victims of real estate, Ponzi and other frauds across India during the current financial year. The agency has been "aggressively" initiating this provision for restitution since last year to ensure rightful claimants duped by financial crime get their dues. The ED has already restored Rs 31,951 crore worth of assets under this provision, including Rs 15,201.65 crore from 2019-21 in cases related to Vijay Mallya, Nirav Modi and the National Spot Exchange Limited (NSEL). The ED Director has issued directions to all regions to actively work on cases marked for restitution of assets worth Rs 15,000 crore during the financial year 2025-26.

ED probe against Sidda's wife: Irregularities found

ED probe against Sidda's wife: Irregularities found

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

Evidence of several irregularities have been detected in the transfer of 14 sites by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) to B M Parvathi, the wife of Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, according to the Enforcement Directorate.

Ed Sheeran Surprise At Diljit's Concert

Ed Sheeran Surprise At Diljit's Concert

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

Music sensation Ed Sheeran made a surprise appearance during Diljit Dosanjh's ongoing Dil-Luminati Tour in Birmingham.

Action, Romance, Thriller On OTT!

Action, Romance, Thriller On OTT!

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

From serial killers to genies, interesting content ready to entertain you and satisfy your inner cinephile.

The Most Favoured Election Sweet: 7 Laddoo Recipes

The Most Favoured Election Sweet: 7 Laddoo Recipes

Rediff.com16 Nov 2025

Election times in India are also Laddoo Times. Politics and laddoos have always gone together and laddoos really come into their own post chunavs.

'Rs 12cr cash, jewellery': Cong MLA arrested in betting racket

'Rs 12cr cash, jewellery': Cong MLA arrested in betting racket

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

The federal probe agency also said it seized Rs 12 crore in cash (including about Rs crore in foreign currency), gold jewellery worth Rs 6 crore, silver about 10 kg along with four vehicles following raids launched on Friday in multiple states.

TN govt revokes license for Coldrif cough syrup; shuts down firm

TN govt revokes license for Coldrif cough syrup; shuts down firm

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) raided premises linked to Sresan Pharmaceuticals, the manufacturer of Coldrif cough syrup linked to the deaths of children in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, and top officials of the Tamil Nadu FDA as part of a money laundering investigation.

Young Earners, Start With A Minimum Rs 1 Cr Cover

Young Earners, Start With A Minimum Rs 1 Cr Cover

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

Younger customers should opt for increasing cover as their financial commitments are likely to rise in the future.

ED seizes 'biggest' crypto fund worth Rs 1,646 crore

ED seizes 'biggest' crypto fund worth Rs 1,646 crore

Rediff.com15 Feb 2025

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has seized its biggest-ever cryptocurrency worth Rs 1,646 crore in a money laundering investigation into a fraud investment scheme called BitConnect. The scheme, which ran between 2016 and 2018, promised investors high returns through a proprietary trading bot but was found to be a sham. The ED tracked transactions through the dark web and seized the cryptocurrency from numerous wallets. This is the agency's largest-ever seizure of virtual digital assets and the investigation is ongoing.

Tata Steel profit surges nearly 4x

Tata Steel profit surges nearly 4x

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

Tata Steel on Wednesday reported a 272 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) jump in consolidated net profit, attributable to owners, at Rs 3,101.75 crore in the second quarter of 2025-26 (Q2FY26) led by higher sales volumes in India and planned cost takeouts across geographies.

Trump's Language Of Fascism

Trump's Language Of Fascism

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

'Non-compatible with Western Civilization' is about as vague and jingoistic as it gets and Trump saying this gives full license to his acolytes to go full throttle on making life as difficult and scary as possible for as many non-white people as possible,' notes Sree Sreenivasan.

Coal scam case: Delhi court rejects ED chargesheet

Coal scam case: Delhi court rejects ED chargesheet

Rediff.com25 Dec 2024

A Delhi court has refused to take cognisance of a chargesheet against Adhunik Corporation Limited and its two directors in a coal scam case lodged by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), saying an attempt to acquire proceeds of crime or anticipating undue benefits cannot be termed money laundering.

Private Talent At PSU Banks Is Welcome, But...

Private Talent At PSU Banks Is Welcome, But...

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

Opening up the corner office is fine, but will the government be able to attract talent without giving a market-rate salary?, asks Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

ED team probing cyber fraud attacked in Delhi, officer hurt

ED team probing cyber fraud attacked in Delhi, officer hurt

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

An Enforcement Directorate team undertaking searches in a cyber fraud linked money laundering case was allegedly attacked in New Delhi on Thursday, officials said.

Digital arrest: Retired banker duped of Rs 23 crore

Digital arrest: Retired banker duped of Rs 23 crore

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

Cyber fraudsters posing as ED and CBI officials duped a retired banker in Delhi of Rs 23 crore by allegedly putting him under 'digital arrest' for nearly a month.

No SC lifeline for Jacqueline in money-laundering case

No SC lifeline for Jacqueline in money-laundering case

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

The Supreme Court refused to interfere with an order dismissing Jacqueline Fernandez's plea to quash an ECIR in a Rs 200 crore money laundering case involving Sukesh Chandrasekhar.

Who Gets Your PF Money After You...

Who Gets Your PF Money After You...

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

EPF nominations decide inheritance -- here's what happens if you don't file.

Largest 'digital arrest' fraud: Mumbai businessman loses Rs 58 cr

Largest 'digital arrest' fraud: Mumbai businessman loses Rs 58 cr

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

In the latest case, the fraudsters, posing as personnel of the Enforcement Directorate and the Central Bureau of Investigation, contacted the businessmen between August 19 to October 8 and claimed his name had cropped up in a case of money laundering.

SC restrains release of accused in Rs 3.29 cr 'digital arrest' case

SC restrains release of accused in Rs 3.29 cr 'digital arrest' case

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

The Supreme Court has restrained lower courts from releasing the accused in a digital arrest fraud case where a 72-year-old lawyer was duped of Rs 3.29 crore. The court expressed concern over the growing cybercrime and the targeting of elderly citizens.

ED conducts raids in case linked to Senthil Balaji

ED conducts raids in case linked to Senthil Balaji

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted searches at multiple locations in Tamil Nadu on Thursday as part of a money laundering probe linked to alleged irregularities in the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC), including the purported role of its minister Senthil Balaji. The raids covered the offices of TASMAC, its employees, corporate offices of distilleries and plants, as well as "key associates" linked to Balaji, but not the minister's premises. The ED is looking into liquor sale transactions and the role of alleged middlemen in connection with TASMAC. Balaji, the minister for electricity, is also in charge of TASMAC, which holds a monopoly over liquor trade in the state. The agency is also investigating Balaji's role in an earlier money laundering case linked to the "cash for jobs scam" in the state transport department. He was arrested in that case but is currently out on bail.

ED searches Soros' funding agency, investment arm in Bengaluru

ED searches Soros' funding agency, investment arm in Bengaluru

Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

Soros, a Hungarian-American political activist, and his organisations like OSF have been accused by the ruling BJP of acting against India's interests. His utterances during the Adani-Hindenburg controversy also drew criticism from the party.

Former Axis fund manager held for cheating investors

Former Axis fund manager held for cheating investors

Rediff.com3 Aug 2025

Viresh Joshi, a former chief trader and fund manager of Axis Mutual Fund, has been arrested under the anti-money laundering law in a case linked to alleged cheating of investors to the tune of Rs 200 crore by 'front-running' in trade activities, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) said on Sunday.

Trouble for Kejriwal as ED gets Centre's nod to prosecute AAP chief

Trouble for Kejriwal as ED gets Centre's nod to prosecute AAP chief

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

The federal agency has filed a chargesheet against the 56-year-old politician before a special Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) court here last year after arresting him in March.

ED seeks confiscation of Rs 661cr assets in National Herald case

ED seeks confiscation of Rs 661cr assets in National Herald case

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a chargesheet in the Associated Journals Limited-Young Indian-National Herald money-laundering case, seeking confiscation of assets worth Rs 661 crore and appending statements of Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi. The agency has accused the Gandhis of orchestrating a conspiracy to illegally obtain the underlying assets of AJL by the beneficial owners of YI (Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi). Both Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi have denied any wrongdoing and said the takeover of Associated Journals Limited (AJL) by Young Indian (YI) was not for commercial purposes. The Congress has slammed the chargesheet, alleging that the ED action against its leaders shows panic and moral bankruptcy of the "despotic" government, while the BJP has continued to call out the role of the Gandhi family in the matter.

SC vows iron-handed crackdown on Rs 3,000 cr digital arrest scams

SC vows iron-handed crackdown on Rs 3,000 cr digital arrest scams

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

The Supreme Court has expressed serious concern over the rising cases of digital arrest cybercrime in India, where fraudsters extort money from victims by posing as law enforcement officials. The court has vowed to deal with such cases with an iron hand and has sought reports from the Ministry of Home Affairs and the CBI.

ED probes agents' network facilitating Indians' illegal US entry via Canada

ED probes agents' network facilitating Indians' illegal US entry via Canada

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is investigating a complex network of agents and facilitators in India, Canada, and the US who assist Indians in illegally entering the US through fraudulent admissions to Canadian colleges. Over 8,500 financial transactions are under scrutiny by the ED in a case related to money laundering, stemming from a 2023 Gujarat Police crime branch FIR. The investigation includes international financial companies involved in remittances abroad, with the ED conducting 35 searches in the past year and seizing assets worth Rs 92 lakh. The issue has gained significant attention following the deportation of 104 Indians from the US on Wednesday. The investigation is linked to the tragic death of an Indian family in January 2022, who perished while attempting to cross the Canada-US border illegally. The ED has identified a network of agents and facilitators who manage and facilitate the stay, transportation, visa arrangements, and legal matters of illegal immigrants who gained admission to Canadian colleges through fraudulent means. The investigation has revealed that the fees paid to Canadian colleges were remitted back to individuals' accounts, with around 8,500 transactions identified between September 2021 and August 2024. The ED suspects that approximately 370 individuals have entered the US using this illegal immigration scheme. The agency has recorded statements from parents and guardians of students enrolled in Canadian colleges and continues its investigation.

Cong to hold nationwide stir against ED action in National Herald case

Cong to hold nationwide stir against ED action in National Herald case

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

The Congress party in India has condemned the seizure of assets belonging to the National Herald, a newspaper founded by Jawaharlal Nehru, and announced nationwide protests against the action. The party's general secretary, KC Venugopal, described the action as "draconian" and said it was a politically motivated attempt to silence the opposition. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a chargesheet against Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, among others, on charges of money laundering in the case. The Congress has called for protests in front of ED offices across the country on Wednesday.

How are you getting money? Cong questions RSS registration, funding sources

How are you getting money? Cong questions RSS registration, funding sources

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge and Congress leader B K Hariprasad have raised concerns about the RSS not being a registered organization and questioned the sources of its funding, alleging that this lack of registration allows the RSS to evade government regulations. BJP leaders have defended the RSS, stating that registration is not mandatory for all organizations.

SC bars ED from accessing electronic devices of 'lottery king'

SC bars ED from accessing electronic devices of 'lottery king'

Rediff.com25 Dec 2024

In a significant order, the Supreme Court has restrained the Enforcement Directorate from accessing and copying content from electronic devices seized during searches against Santiago Martin, also known as the 'lottery king', his relatives, and employees.

Digital arrests strike at trust and faith of people in law: SC

Digital arrests strike at trust and faith of people in law: SC

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

The Supreme Court has taken serious note of the digital arrest of a senior citizen couple in Haryana based on forged orders, highlighting the rising number of such cases and seeking responses from the Centre and CBI.

Govt abruptly terminates IMF ED Subramanian's services 6 months ahead of tenure

Govt abruptly terminates IMF ED Subramanian's services 6 months ahead of tenure

Rediff.com4 May 2025

In an unexpected move, the government has terminated services of K V Subramanian as the executive director at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) six months ahead of his three-year tenure. The move comes days before the IMF executive board is to consider financial aid for debt-ridden Pakistan.

HC stays trial proceedings against Chidambaram in ED case

HC stays trial proceedings against Chidambaram in ED case

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

The Delhi high court on Wednesday stayed the trial court proceedings against senior Congress leader P Chidambaram in the Aircel-Maxis case lodged by the Enforcement Directorate.

Can Private Bankers Transform Public Sector Banks?

Can Private Bankers Transform Public Sector Banks?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

Yes, the entry of private bankers, particularly with global experience will add value to PSBs, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.