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Who will replace Kejriwal? Wife Sunita, or ministers Aatishi, Bharadwaj?

Who will replace Kejriwal? Wife Sunita, or ministers Aatishi, Bharadwaj?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

The party is eyeing at expanding its footprint across the country and has tied up with the Congress to contest the Lok Sabha polls against the BJP in Delhi, Haryana and Gujarat.

'Unable To Lose Weight. Pls Help'

'Unable To Lose Weight. Pls Help'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

rediffGURU Dr Karthiyayini Mahadevan, head of wellness for senior citizens at Columbia Pacific Communities, tells you how you can stay healthy.

For first time UK puts support for India in UNSC in policy document

For first time UK puts support for India in UNSC in policy document

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

The UK government made its first major commitment to support UN Security Council reforms and India's permanent membership within it as part of a refreshed defence and foreign policy review tabled in Parliament on Monday.

Ayodhya set for Ram Lalla's Surya tilak on first Ram Navami post-consecration

Ayodhya set for Ram Lalla's Surya tilak on first Ram Navami post-consecration

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

This would be the first Ram Navami since the consecration of the Ram idol at the new temple, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 22. The system was tested by the scientists on Tuesday.

AAP stares at leadership crisis post Kejriwal's arrest

AAP stares at leadership crisis post Kejriwal's arrest

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

The prospect of the Delhi chief minister's wife, Sunita Kejriwal, who has so far maintained a distance from politics, assuming a new role is also being discussed by people.

Who is leaking CBI information in Sameer Wankhede case, asks HC

Who is leaking CBI information in Sameer Wankhede case, asks HC

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

A division bench of Justices A S Gadkari and SG Dige said the media reports have said the information is from Central Bureau of Investigation sources.

Sameer Wankhede claims he and wife getting death threats

Sameer Wankhede claims he and wife getting death threats

Rediff.com22 May 2023

The CBI recently filed an FIR against Wankhede for allegedly seeking Rs 25 crore bribe for not framing the SRK's son Aryan Khan in the drugs-on-cruise case.

Where Will BJP Stand After Modi?

Where Will BJP Stand After Modi?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

The lack of clarity on who is next in line, when the time comes, as indeed it will one day some day, reflects poorly on the management of the world's largest political party. It scarcely need be said that a squabble between the contenders, Shah and Yogi, is exactly what the doctor ordered for the Opposition, notes Krishna Prasad.

Top Navy commanders in 3-day meet as China nibbles at IOR

Top Navy commanders in 3-day meet as China nibbles at IOR

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

The Indian Navy on Monday unveiled a 15-year plan to boost maritime infrastructure even as Chief of Naval Staff Admiral R Hari Kumar said the force is working with the Army and the IAF to ensure tri-services jointness and integration to meet future challenges.

Sameer Wankhede moves HC against ED's money laundering case

Sameer Wankhede moves HC against ED's money laundering case

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

Wankhede, a 2008-batch Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer of the Customs and Indirect Taxes cadre, has moved the Bombay High Court seeking protection from any coercive action by the anti-money laundering agency.

INDIA gears up for big showdown on Mar 31 over Kejriwal's arrest

INDIA gears up for big showdown on Mar 31 over Kejriwal's arrest

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

According to the Aam Aadmi Party, it has received permission from the authorities concerned to hold the rally of more than 20,000 people.

NCB team was keen to give clean chit to Aryan because...: Wankhede

NCB team was keen to give clean chit to Aryan because...: Wankhede

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

Wankhede, whose interim protection from arrest in the Central Bureau of Investigation's case of extortion and bribery against him was on Thursday extended by the HC till June 23, in his rejoinder affidavit claimed the SET has 'twisted facts and labelled false allegations to jeopardise the career and character of honest officials'.

Extension for ED director illegal, tenure ends on July 31, amendments fine: SC

Extension for ED director illegal, tenure ends on July 31, amendments fine: SC

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

The 1984-batch IRS officer was otherwise to remain in office till November 18, 2023, according to the notification issued by the government.

2 weeks after SC called it 'illegal', govt seeks fresh extension for ED chief

2 weeks after SC called it 'illegal', govt seeks fresh extension for ED chief

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

Days after the Supreme Court held as "illegal" the extension of ED Director Sanjay Kumar Mishra's tenure, the Centre on Wednesday moved the apex court seeking modification of its order to allow him to continue in office till October 15 in view of the ongoing FATF review.

HC extends protection to Sameer Wankhede till June 23

HC extends protection to Sameer Wankhede till June 23

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

The case of the CBI is that Wankhede and others accused had allegedly demanded Rs 25 crore bribe from actor Shah Rukh Khan for not framing his son Aryan Khan following alleged seizure of drugs from a cruise ship.

We are SC, have not changed our religion, Sameer Wankhede tells court

We are SC, have not changed our religion, Sameer Wankhede tells court

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

Former Mumbai zonal director of the Narcotics Control Bureau Sameer Wankhede on Thursday filed an affidavit in a court in Maharashtra's Washim district, stating their family belongs to a Scheduled Caste community and has not embraced any other religion.

Corruption threat to society, must be dealt with an iron hand: SC

Corruption threat to society, must be dealt with an iron hand: SC

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

A bench of Justices Surya Kant and JK Maheshwari set aside the pre-arrest bail granted to Indian Revenue Service officer Santosh Karnani on an appeal by the Central Bureau of Investigation.

'Ulterior political motives': Oppn on extension to ED chief

'Ulterior political motives': Oppn on extension to ED chief

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

The Supreme Court on Thursday extended Mishra's tenure till the midnight of September 15 in larger "public and national interest", after the Centre asserted that his continuity is necessary in view of the ongoing FATF peer review and attempts by India's neighbours to ensure that the country gets into the "grey" list.

Sameer Wankhede quizzed by CBI for more than 5 hours

Sameer Wankhede quizzed by CBI for more than 5 hours

Rediff.com20 May 2023

The central agency booked Wankhede and four others on May 11 for alleged criminal conspiracy and threat of extortion, besides under provisions pertaining to bribery under the Prevention of Corruption Act on a complaint by the NCB.

Satyamev Jayate, says Wankhede after over 5-hr grilling on Day 2

Satyamev Jayate, says Wankhede after over 5-hr grilling on Day 2

Rediff.com21 May 2023

Former Mumbai Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) chief Sameer Wankhede appeared before the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in Mumbai for the second day on Sunday in a case in which he is accused of demanding Rs 25 crore bribe from superstar Shah Rukh Khan for not implicating his son Aryan in the Cordelia cruise 'drug bust' case, an official said.

No pre-arrest bail to accused Sam D'Souza in Cordelia bribery case

No pre-arrest bail to accused Sam D'Souza in Cordelia bribery case

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

D'Souza's anticipatory bail plea was rejected by special CBI judge S M Menjonge.

Faceless scheme: Changes that revenue officers want

Faceless scheme: Changes that revenue officers want

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

Some of the proposals include redrafting transfer and placement policy for IRS officers, strengthening the cadre restructuring, rebranding of IRS, robust deputation policy and creation of encadred post in other ministries and government department.

Why Railways' financial health is off track

Why Railways' financial health is off track

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

In 2019-20, the capital expenditure of Indian Railways (IR) increased 60 per cent over 2016-17. The draft National Railways plan envisages a further increase in IR's capital expenditure, but an analysis by Business Standard shows that IR has come to depend more on borrowings and budgetary support. In 2016-17, while 11 per cent of its capital expenditure (capex) was funded by internal sources, in 2019-20 the ratio dropped to less than 1 per cent. A 2015 Committee on Restructuring Railways had flagged that over-reliance on borrowings could exacerbate the financial situation of Railways.

After flak for Aryan case, Wankhede transferred to Chennai

After flak for Aryan case, Wankhede transferred to Chennai

Rediff.com31 May 2022

The NCB, which recently filed a charge-sheet in the drugs-on-cruise case, gave a clean chit to Aryan Khan.

Hurdles in biofuel use: Few vehicles, weak ethanol-blended petrol rollout

Hurdles in biofuel use: Few vehicles, weak ethanol-blended petrol rollout

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

The limited availability of flexible (flex)-fuel vehicles in the Indian market and the slow rollout of ethanol-blended petrol by oil-marketing companies (OMCs) remain major obstacles to achieving widespread use of biofuels in the transportation sector in India. Recently, two Union ministers have emphasised India's biofuel potential, arguing that it has the capacity and potential to lead a transition towards widespread biofuel adoption. Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari signalled that this transition is well underway and urged car manufacturers to quickly adapt and introduce new biofuel-run vehicles, lest the government resort to taxing diesel vehicles.

Court directs police to probe ex-minister Malik's remarks against Wankhede

Court directs police to probe ex-minister Malik's remarks against Wankhede

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

The sessions court in Washim district passed the order on Tuesday on a complaint filed by Sanjay Wankhede, the cousin of Indian Revenue Service officer Sameer Wankhede.

Sameer Wankhede's foreign visits, expensive watches under CBI scanner

Sameer Wankhede's foreign visits, expensive watches under CBI scanner

Rediff.com15 May 2023

The details of FIR made public on Monday show that independent witness K P Gosavi and one Prabhakar Sail, now deceased, were included by the NCB in the Cordelia cruise ship drug raid on October 2, 2021 on the directions of Wankhede.

Don't harass honest taxpayers, Modi tells IRS officers

Don't harass honest taxpayers, Modi tells IRS officers

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

Modi told the probationers to have a 'sensitive' and 'humane' approach to the job.

SC okays another extension for ED boss Mishra, till Sep 15 this time

SC okays another extension for ED boss Mishra, till Sep 15 this time

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

The Supreme Court on Thursday extended the tenure of Enforcement Directorate chief Sanjay Kumar Mishra till September 15 midnight in larger "public and national interest" after the Centre asserted his continuity is necessary in view of the ongoing FATF peer review and attempts by India's neighbours to ensure the country falls in the grey list.

CBI books Sameer Wankhede for Rs 25 cr bribe demand in Aryan Khan case

CBI books Sameer Wankhede for Rs 25 cr bribe demand in Aryan Khan case

Rediff.com12 May 2023

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Friday conducted searches at the premises of former Narcotics Control Bureau officer Sameer Wankhede after filing an FIR against him and four others for allegedly seeking Rs 25 crore bribe for not framing Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan Khan in the drugs-on-cruise case, officials said.

Maha chief secy, DGP, Mumbai top cop summoned on Wankhede's complaint

Maha chief secy, DGP, Mumbai top cop summoned on Wankhede's complaint

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

The National Commission for Scheduled Castes has asked Maharashtra's chief secretary and director general of police, Mumbai police commissioner and the Union home secretary to appear before it on January 31 for an in-person hearing on former Narcotics Control Bureau zonal director Sameer Wankhede's 'harassment' complaint.

Starc, Cummins put Australia in control against West Indies

Starc, Cummins put Australia in control against West Indies

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

The hosts, who had a put up a massive first innings score of 598-4 before declaring, opted not to enforce the follow-on and reached 29-1 at stumps.

Newspaper society may take on IRS

Newspaper society may take on IRS

Rediff.com24 Mar 2007

In its latest report, the IRS survey shows a decline in readership for all newspapers, magazines and periodicals, a fact that has not gone down well with INS.

The Smart Thing Vs The Right Thing

The Smart Thing Vs The Right Thing

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

What should one choose to do, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

Even for Generation Y, newspaper reading remains a habit

Even for Generation Y, newspaper reading remains a habit

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

Newspaper readership was 50 per cent in the 16-19 year age group, the highest in any age segment, followed by 42 per cent each in the 12-15 years and 20-29 year age group.

Those facing graft cases have right to be heard, says SC in ED tenure extension case

Those facing graft cases have right to be heard, says SC in ED tenure extension case

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

The Supreme Court on Thursday disagreed with the Centre's submission that petitions challenging the amended law allowing extension of the Enforcement Directorate director's tenure up to five years should not be entertained as they have been filed by political entities facing serious money laundering charges.

Govt extends ED director S K Mishra's tenure by a year

Govt extends ED director S K Mishra's tenure by a year

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

The government on Wednesday extended the tenure of Enforcement Directorate Director Sanjay Kumar Mishra by a year till November 18, 2022, days after the Centre brought ordinances to allow ED and Central Bureau of Investigation directors to occupy the office for up to five years.

ED chief's extension for FATF review, govt tells SC, won't be in office after November

ED chief's extension for FATF review, govt tells SC, won't be in office after November

Rediff.com8 May 2023

The Centre on Monday defended in the Supreme Court the third extension of service granted to Enforcement Directorate chief Sanjay Kumar Mishra, asserting it was due to a peer review being conducted by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) this year and said he will retire this November.

'You will succeed as long as you remember that the project is bigger than you'

'You will succeed as long as you remember that the project is bigger than you'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

'When a Project Director is appointed, the whole organization -- including the Chairman ISRO -- works for his success. It is a lesson that has been of abiding value all through the other projects I have worked on,' recalls the late President, one of the earliest pioneers at ISRO.

Sitharaman urged to allow NRIs to invest in Indian stock markets

Sitharaman urged to allow NRIs to invest in Indian stock markets

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

A prominent Indian Diaspora body, FIIDS, on Monday urged Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to allow non-resident Indians and overseas citizens of India (OCI) card holders to invest in the Indian stock market. Such a move would boost the Indian economy further by attracting investment from the global Indian community, said the Foundation for India and Indian Diaspora Studies (FIIDS) USA. FIIDS is a US-based institute for US-India policy studies and awareness.