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South Africa's Ram Slam T20 caught in match-fixing web

South Africa's Ram Slam T20 caught in match-fixing web

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

Cricket South Africa charges 'intermediary' with trying to fix Twenty20 games

Nirav Modi to make another bail plea in UK court on May 8

Nirav Modi to make another bail plea in UK court on May 8

Rediff.com1 May 2019

His legal team, led by solicitor Anand Doobay, have previously offered one million pounds as security alongside an offer to meet stringent electronic tag restrictions on their client's movements, "akin to house arrest".

Modi govt's war on black money has gone for a toss

Modi govt's war on black money has gone for a toss

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

The Indian money in Swiss banks had fallen by 45 per cent in 2016, marking their biggest ever yearly plunge, to CHF 676 million (about Rs 4,500 crore) -- the lowest ever since the European nation began making the data public in 1987.

Rajnath blames Pak for Lakhvi's bail, calls it 'very unfortunate'

Rajnath blames Pak for Lakhvi's bail, calls it 'very unfortunate'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday blamed Pakistan for the bail granted to Mumbai terror attacks mastermind Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, saying there might be some shortcomings on the part of the prosecution in taking forward the case.

Mallya loses $1.55 billion assets case in UK court

Mallya loses $1.55 billion assets case in UK court

Rediff.com8 May 2018

Judge Andrew Henshaw refused to overturn a worldwide order freezing Mallya's assets and upheld an Indian court's ruling that a consortium of 13 Indian banks were entitled to recover funds amounting to nearly $1.55 billion.

Victory for Indian banks, UK court orders seizure of Mallya's UK assets

Victory for Indian banks, UK court orders seizure of Mallya's UK assets

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

The order grants permission to the UK High Court Enforcement Officer to enter the 62-year-old tycoon's properties in Hertfordshire, near London.

Egypt dissolves Muslim Brotherhood political wing

Egypt dissolves Muslim Brotherhood political wing

Rediff.com9 Aug 2014

An Egyptian court on Saturday ordered the dissolution of the Freedom and Justice Party, the political wing of the already banned Muslim Brotherhood movement, in yet another crushing blow to Islamists after the ouster of president Mohammed Morsi last year.

Unnao rape case: BJP MLA's brother arrested over death of victim's father

Unnao rape case: BJP MLA's brother arrested over death of victim's father

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

Atul Sengar, the brother of BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar was arrested after the Lucknow Director General of Police issued the arrest warrant against him.

After hate mails, India seeks security for embassy in Italy

After hate mails, India seeks security for embassy in Italy

Rediff.com21 Feb 2014

India on said it has asked Italy to provide more security to its embassy in Rome after the mission reported receiving hate mails and a live bullet in retaliation to Italian marines issue.

Former South African player Gulam Bodi charged for match-fixing

Former South African player Gulam Bodi charged for match-fixing

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

Former South Africa international Gulam Bodi has been charged with attempting to fix matches in the country's domestic Twenty20 competition, the country's cricket authorities said on Thursday. Bodi, who played two one-day internationals and one Twenty20 match for the national side in 2007, has been charged with 'contriving to fix', or otherwise improperly influence aspects of the 2015 competition", they said. Cricket South Africa (CSA) said in December it were investigating an "intermediary" for betting syndicates and had laid charges. The 37-year-old, who was born in India but emigrated to South Africa as a teenager, did not feature in the tournament as a player, having last turned out in domestic cricket for the Highveld Lions in January 2015.

Indian money in Swiss banks dips 33% to Rs 8,392 cr

Indian money in Swiss banks dips 33% to Rs 8,392 cr

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

This is the lowest amount of funds held by Indians in the Swiss banks ever since the Alpine nation began making the data public in 1997.

States are no strangers to being creators of fiction

States are no strangers to being creators of fiction

Rediff.com30 Aug 2018

'Ludicrous they might be, but they are not without threats -- much like letters that appear suddenly in homes of those opposing the government.' 'One must exercise some caution before believing in them,' says Uttaran Das Gupta.

Love Jihad must be declared ultra vires in 2021

Love Jihad must be declared ultra vires in 2021

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

The most strident criticism of UP's anti-conversion ordinance has come from the judiciary with several retired Supreme Court and high court judges having described it as being violative of Article 14 (Right to Equality), 15 (Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion), 21 (Right to Life) and 25 (Freedom of conscience) of the Constitution, points out Rashme Sehgal.

We have been 'struggling' to get Lokpal Bill passed: Rahul

We have been 'struggling' to get Lokpal Bill passed: Rahul

Rediff.com14 Dec 2013

Seeking to give a big push to the Lokpal Bill, Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Saturday appealed to all political parties to support the legislation saying it is a "very very powerful instrument" in the fight against corruption.

Is India finally winning the war against black money?

Is India finally winning the war against black money?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

A new framework has been put in place for automatic exchange of information between Switzerland and India to help check the black money menace with effect from January 1, 2018. The funds held by Indians through fiduciaries alone used to be in billions till 2007 but began falling after that amid fears of regulatory crackdown. It is now at second-lowest level in 20 years.

Nirav Modi intends to appeal for bail in UK High Court

Nirav Modi intends to appeal for bail in UK High Court

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

The diamond merchant, who has been behind bars at HMP Wandsworth in south-west London ever since his first bail application was rejected on March 20, can apply for a high court bail appeal at any time until his next remand hearing on April 26.

Mallya ordered to pay 200,000 pounds to Indian banks

Mallya ordered to pay 200,000 pounds to Indian banks

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

Mallya is separately fighting extradition to India on fraud and money laundering charges worth an estimated Rs 9,000 crore

'Peepli Live' co-director Mahmood Farooqui gets 7 years in jail for rape of US woman

'Peepli Live' co-director Mahmood Farooqui gets 7 years in jail for rape of US woman

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

Bollywood film 'Peepli Live' co-director Mahmood Farooqui, held guilty for raping a US researcher, was on Thursday sent to seven years in jail by a Delhi court which said that he took advantage of the situation when she was alone in his house.

India is proficient in making laws but lax in enforcing them

India is proficient in making laws but lax in enforcing them

Rediff.com21 May 2015

Concluding the three-part series, Paranjoy Guha Thakurta says that the black money law is likely to fail because of the ineptness of India's investigative and enforcement agencies.

With TN bypoll cancellation, Centre gets more than a toe in

With TN bypoll cancellation, Centre gets more than a toe in

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

The Rs 89 crore question before Tamil Nadu now is what shape a central intervention would take, and if there would be any role whatsoever for acting governor, Ch Vidyasagar Rao, in it, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Amit Shah's son to sue 'The Wire' for Rs 100 crore for story

Amit Shah's son to sue 'The Wire' for Rs 100 crore for story

Rediff.com8 Oct 2017

In a statement, the BJP chief's son said, ""The article makes false, derogatory and defamatory imputation against me by creating in the minds of right-thinking people an impression that my business owes its 'success' to my father Shri Amitbhai Shah's political position."

Panama papers: Govt sets up multi-agency probe team on money stashed abroad

Panama papers: Govt sets up multi-agency probe team on money stashed abroad

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

Government on Monday formed a multi-agency group to monitor exposes in this regard and vowed to take action against all "unlawful" accounts held abroad.

House passes anti-Pak measure, ignores White House objection

House passes anti-Pak measure, ignores White House objection

Rediff.com20 May 2016

As a result, as per the House version of the Bill, the Obama administration must certify that Pakistan has met before releasing $450 million in aid.

Delhi assembly passes Jan Lokpal Bill

Delhi assembly passes Jan Lokpal Bill

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

Delhi assembly on Friday passed the Janlokpal Bill, incorporating suggestions of Anna Hazare, which provides for an ombudsman with powers to act against any government functionary.

Pistorius sentenced to five-year jail term for killing girlfriend

Pistorius sentenced to five-year jail term for killing girlfriend

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

South African Olympic and Paralympic track star Oscar Pistorius was sentenced to five years in prison by Judge Thokozile Masipe, closing one of the most sensational trials in South African history and one that may yet fuel controversy about race and money in its justice system.

Italian Marines may escape death penalty, thanks to MHA

Italian Marines may escape death penalty, thanks to MHA

Rediff.com17 Jan 2014

The Ministry of Home Affairs feels that awarding death penalty to the duo will sour ties with Italy, reports Vicky Nanjappa.

US refuses to budge on Khobragade case: 'There's been no goof up'

US refuses to budge on Khobragade case: 'There's been no goof up'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2013

The United States is proceeding with the prosecution of senior Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade and has no intention to withdraw the case of visa fraud against her.

Prashant Kanojia and 9 cases that should worry you

Prashant Kanojia and 9 cases that should worry you

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

One would not think that a Facebook status or a tweet could land you in jail, at least not in India -- the world's largest democracy. However, the reality is a lot more brutal in India, which has a shameful history of locking up its citizens for dissenting viewpoints. According to Mint, at least 50 people have been arrested through 2017 and 2018 for posts on social media. Syed Firdaus Ashraf/Rediff.com presents some of the most prominent cases.

Pakistan must know retribution will be devastating

Pakistan must know retribution will be devastating

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

'India can replicate what Pakistan did to Kulbhushan Jadhav should the need arise.' 'Hopefully, Pakistan will see reason before that transpires,' says Ambassador G Parthasarathy, former high commissioner to Pakistan.

What Telecom Man reveals about India's business-politics links

What Telecom Man reveals about India's business-politics links

Rediff.com16 May 2020

'It's the brazen corruption involving politicians that makes you sit up years after the event,' notes Nivedita Mookerji after reading B K Syngal's Telecom Man.

Ayodhya on edge; elaborate security across country

Ayodhya on edge; elaborate security across country

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

Authorities said social media posts will be monitored to ensure that no attempt is made to vitiate the atmosphere.

AFSPA: The Army needs it!

AFSPA: The Army needs it!

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (retd) lists why India must not do away with AFSPA, but ensure enough transparency to avoid confrontation with human rights.

Pak defence ministry moves against Geo TV

Pak defence ministry moves against Geo TV

Rediff.com23 Apr 2014

Pakistan's defence ministry on Wednesday filed a complaint before the media regulatory authority accusing the Geo News channel of indulging in anti-national activities by smearing the image of intelligence agency Inter Services Intelligence.

Delhi HC questions police over delay in Sunanda Pushkar death probe

Delhi HC questions police over delay in Sunanda Pushkar death probe

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

The court's observations came during hearing of plea by Bharatiya Janata Party leader Subramanian Swamy who has sought a court-monitored CBI-led special investigation probe into Pushkar's death.

How 'briefcase' firms are robbing the govt of GST tax

How 'briefcase' firms are robbing the govt of GST tax

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

A government report revealed that fake companies floated with fake addresses, issued fake GST invoices and generated fake e-way bills, with fake vehicle registration details without supplying any goods causing huge loss to the exchequer.

African envoys to boycott 'Africa Day' celebrations over 'racism' in India

African envoys to boycott 'Africa Day' celebrations over 'racism' in India

Rediff.com25 May 2016

Responding to the concerns of the African envoys, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said government has directed concerned authorities to take stringent action against the culprits involved in killing of the Congolese national.

Solomon would have been proud of Ayodhya verdict

Solomon would have been proud of Ayodhya verdict

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

The Ayodhya judgment of November 9 draws on both the polytheism of Hinduism and the modern rule of law, says Deepak Lal.

SC dismisses Nirbhaya convicts' curative pleas

SC dismisses Nirbhaya convicts' curative pleas

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

A five-judge Bench of Justices NV Ramana, Arun Mishra, RF Nariman, R Banumathi and Ashok Bhushan heard the petition filed by Vinay Sharma and Mukesh Singh. The duo had moved a curative petition in the top court after a Delhi court issued death warrants in their names for their hanging on January 22.

'GOM's recommendations on CBI functioning is a farce'

'GOM's recommendations on CBI functioning is a farce'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2013

The decision of the Union Cabinet based on the Group of Ministers recommendations only creates an illusion by removing the political executive and creating a proxy institution instead, says Arun Jaitley

GOM's recommendations on CBI functioning is a farce

GOM's recommendations on CBI functioning is a farce

Rediff.com30 Jun 2013

The decision of the Union Cabinet based on the Group of Ministers recommendations only creates an illusion by removing the political executive and creating a proxy institution instead, says Arun Jaitley