News for 'Inquiry Committee'

Nithari case: Central probe indicts UP cops

Nithari case: Central probe indicts UP cops

Rediff.com17 Jan 2007

The report will now be given to the CBI to aid the investigating agency in its probe into the killings.

Sorry state of affairs: SC on lack of sexual harassment panels at workplace

Sorry state of affairs: SC on lack of sexual harassment panels at workplace

Rediff.com12 May 2023

The top court said there are serious lapses in the enforcement of the 2013 Prevention of Sexual Harassment Act.

Karnataka Congress leader retracts 'Hindu is Persian' remark as protests intensify

Karnataka Congress leader retracts 'Hindu is Persian' remark as protests intensify

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

Karnataka Congress working president Satish Jarkiholi, who is in the eye of a political storm for his statement on the origins of the word 'Hindu' and its "dirty meaning", on Wednesday withdrew the remark and expressed "regret" if it has hurt anyone's sentiments.

Cash-for-vote probe report to be tabled on Monday

Cash-for-vote probe report to be tabled on Monday

Rediff.com12 Dec 2008

In its report, the committee is understood to have suggested that the money trail could be probed by an investigating agency like CBI or the Income Tax Department. The 600-page report will carry evidence given by witnesses and verbatim transcriptions of sittings as also the 'dissent' notes by BJP's V K Malhotra, Mohd Salim (CPI-M) and Ramgopal Yadav (SP).

Sports Shorts: Japan committee chief Takeda to step down

Sports Shorts: Japan committee chief Takeda to step down

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

Major security breach in Lok Sabha, 2 intruders release smoke

Major security breach in Lok Sabha, 2 intruders release smoke

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

In a major security breach on the anniversary of the deadly 2001 Parliament terror attack, two persons on Wednesday jumped into the Lok Sabha chamber from the visitors' gallery, shouted slogans and released yellow smoke from canisters that triggered panic and chaos in the House.

Sabotage suspected in Mumbai power outage: Maha Min

Sabotage suspected in Mumbai power outage: Maha Min

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

Maharashtra energy minister said the power breakdown in the metropolis was "not a small issue".

Modi is champion of corruption: Rahul Gandhi

Modi is champion of corruption: Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday dubbed the electoral bonds as the 'world's biggest extortion scheme' and alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the 'champion of corruption'.

Kale appears before MCA

Kale appears before MCA

Rediff.com22 Nov 2003

The Maharashtra batsman reiterated he's 'totally innocent'.

Kale to face MCA probe

Kale to face MCA probe

Rediff.com21 Nov 2003

The tainted Maharashtra middle order batsman will appear before a three-man committee in Pune on Saturday.

Khattar defends ex-sports minister facing sexual harassment charge

Khattar defends ex-sports minister facing sexual harassment charge

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

He said the police is investigating the matter and further action will be taken once the inquiry report comes.

New laws most modern, justice in 3 years of registering FIR: Amit Shah

New laws most modern, justice in 3 years of registering FIR: Amit Shah

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

Shah said the new laws would give priority to providing justice, unlike the colonial-era laws that gave primacy to penal action, and made reporting of crimes even easier by recognising e-FIR, Zero FIR and electronic or digital evidence.

TMC sting operation referred to Parliament ethics committee

TMC sting operation referred to Parliament ethics committee

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

Lok Sabha Speaker on Wednesday referred the issue of some Trinamool Congress members allegedly accepting bribe, as shown in a purported sting operation, to the Ethics Committee, asking the L K Advani-headed panel to examine and investigate the charges.

Sedition row: JNU panel upholds punishment for Umar Khalid, Kanhaiya Kumar

Sedition row: JNU panel upholds punishment for Umar Khalid, Kanhaiya Kumar

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

The JNU panel had in 2016 recommended rustication of Khalid and two other students and imposed a fine of Rs 10,000 on Kumar.

Dinakaran resigns as chief justice of Sikkim HC

Dinakaran resigns as chief justice of Sikkim HC

Rediff.com29 Jul 2011

Facing impeachment on charges of corruption and judicial misconduct, Sikkim high court Chief Justice P D Dinakaran resigned on Friday from the post.

PIL in SC seeks probe into rapes and violence in Manipur

PIL in SC seeks probe into rapes and violence in Manipur

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

The PIL said the independent expert committee should be asked to submit its report within four weeks and direction be issued for action against state agencies for dereliction of duty.

I haven't misbehaved with any lifter: Malhotra

I haven't misbehaved with any lifter: Malhotra

Rediff.com26 Jul 2010

Suspended coach Ramesh Malhotra on Monday maintained that he never "misbehaved" with women weightlifters during his career and is confident of being "absolved" of sexual harassment charges by the Indian Weightlifting Federation (IWF) inquiry committee.

CAA protests: SC asks petitioners to approach HC

CAA protests: SC asks petitioners to approach HC

Rediff.com17 Dec 2019

The SC declined to set up a committee of a retired apex court judge to inquire into the incidents of violent protests

NRHM scam: 65-yr-old in Bihar gives 'birth' to 8 children in 14 months

NRHM scam: 65-yr-old in Bihar gives 'birth' to 8 children in 14 months

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

'Leela Devi, aged 65, has been shown to have sired eight girls in 14 months and for every so-called childbirth Rs 1,400 were transferred into her purported account'

Intern moves SC for inquiry against Justice Swatanter Kumar

Intern moves SC for inquiry against Justice Swatanter Kumar

Rediff.com13 Jan 2014

A former law intern, who has made sexual harassment allegations against Justice Swatanter Kumar, on Monday moved the Supreme Court seeking inquiry against the retired judge.

Kharge explains: Why Cong fighting on lesser seats

Kharge explains: Why Cong fighting on lesser seats

Rediff.com22 May 2024

The Congress has consciously contested on a lesser number of seats in this Lok Sabha election as part of a strategy to keep the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) together and defeat the Bharatiya Janata Party, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has said.

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.

Peeing on flight: Mishra paid Rs 15K to Air India co-flier, say lawyers

Peeing on flight: Mishra paid Rs 15K to Air India co-flier, say lawyers

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

However, WhatsApp exchanges between the woman's daughter and Mishra that emerged on Friday showed the family had returned money.

Mahua Moitra expelled from Lok Sabha for 'unethical conduct'

Mahua Moitra expelled from Lok Sabha for 'unethical conduct'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

Trinamool Congress leader Mahua Moitra was expelled on Friday from the Lok Sabha after the House adopted the report of its Ethics Committee that held her guilty of accepting gifts and illegal gratification from a businessman to further his interest.

Bribe scandal: MPs respond to show cause notice

Bribe scandal: MPs respond to show cause notice

Rediff.com14 Dec 2005

The five-member Committee would meet later in the day to take stock of the situation.

Police records statement of Kanjhawala victim's friend who fled spot

Police records statement of Kanjhawala victim's friend who fled spot

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

According to the footage, initially, the friend was driving the scooter, while the victim sat in the back seat.

Civil society to assist in probe against Dinkaran

Civil society to assist in probe against Dinkaran

Rediff.com18 May 2011

The Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed a non-government organisation to assist the Rajya Sabha-appointed panel in its ongoing probe into the charges of corruption and judicial misconduct against Sikkim high court Chief Justice P D Dinakaran.

'100% guarantee all workers are alive'

'100% guarantee all workers are alive'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

'We are hoping that in three-four days we will surely get a positive result.'

Majola, McIntosh pocketed more than two thirds of IPL bonus

Majola, McIntosh pocketed more than two thirds of IPL bonus

Rediff.com6 Dec 2011

Former Cricket South Africa official Colin Beggs has alleged that CEO Gerald Majola and former COO Don McIntosh pocketed more than two thirds of the controversial IPL bonuses while staffers down the hierarchy, such as groundsmen, got nothing.

Let NIA probe international terror angle: Centre to SC on PM security breach

Let NIA probe international terror angle: Centre to SC on PM security breach

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

The Centre on Friday supported a petition in the Supreme Court for a thorough probe into a "massive security breach" during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to Punjab, and sought the involvement of the National Investigation Agency in the probe as there was a possibility of "international terrorist angle" and it was a unique case that had the potential to cause "embarrassment".

Is Modi Ki Vote Guarantee Finished?

Is Modi Ki Vote Guarantee Finished?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

Now, every state election -- first up, Maharashtra, Haryana and Jharkhand later this year, then Delhi in January and Bihar in September next year -- will be seen by his followers for evidence of his recovery, and by rivals of sharpening decline, points out Shekhar Gupta.

High-level panel to probe Jaipur-Mumbai train shooting

High-level panel to probe Jaipur-Mumbai train shooting

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

The probe committee comprises principal chief security commissioners of the Western Railway and the Central Railway, principal chief commercial manager of the North Western Railway, principal chief medical director of the North Central Railway and principal chief personnel officer of the West Central Railway.

Probe panel on bottled water to submit report soon

Probe panel on bottled water to submit report soon

Rediff.com24 Feb 2003

Amid raging controversy over quality of bottled water, the government on Monday said the high-level inquiry panel probing alleged presence of deadly pesticides in branded packaged water would soon submit its findings.

Enquiry commission to probe Dantewada massacre

Enquiry commission to probe Dantewada massacre

Rediff.com11 Apr 2010

A one-man inquiry committee appointed to probe the recent Naxalite attack in Chhattisgarh which killed 76 police personnel, has begun investigation and will visit the spot next week and interact with injured jawans and officials in Dantewada.

Will expose Rs 40k-cr scam under Yediyurappa govt if ...: BJP MLA

Will expose Rs 40k-cr scam under Yediyurappa govt if ...: BJP MLA

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

Yatnal, who has launched a tirade against Yediyurappa and his family, especially after his second son BY Vijayendra was made the BJP state president, said there was large-scale corruption in coronavirus management during the BJP government.

PCB mulls revoking penalties imposed on players

PCB mulls revoking penalties imposed on players

Rediff.com31 Mar 2010

The Pakistan Cricket Board might pardon Twenty20 captain Shahid Afridi and six other players banned and fined for indiscipline if they apologise for their actions, chief selector Mohsin Khan said on Wednesday.

Zardari gave the nod to ban players

Zardari gave the nod to ban players

Rediff.com11 Mar 2010

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) decided to take disciplinary action against the players, including indefinite ban on former captains Mohammad Yousuf and Younis Khan, after confirming reports off internal strife in the team and after getting clearance from the Presidency, sources said on Wednesday.

UN watchdog chief charged

UN watchdog chief charged

Rediff.com1 Apr 2005

Under-Secretary-General and head of the Office for Internal Oversight Services Dileep Nair is accused of misusing funds from the UN oil for food program for Iraq.

Farmer outfits back CISF constable who slapped Kangana, seek probe

Farmer outfits back CISF constable who slapped Kangana, seek probe

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

Some farmer outfits on Friday threw their weight behind the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) woman constable who allegedly slapped actor and Bharatiya Janata Party MP-elect Kangana Ranaut, saying the entire sequence leading to the incident needs to be properly investigated.

Karnataka HC judges cleared in sex scandal

Karnataka HC judges cleared in sex scandal

Rediff.com2 Feb 2003

A high-level judicial inquiry committee said it found 'no evidence' against them.