News for 'Public Inquiry Commission'

CBI closes DLF land case, says no criminal offence found

CBI closes DLF land case, says no criminal offence found

Rediff.com5 Mar 2014

A CBI official has clarified that the agency did not find any criminal offence again DLF regarding land rights.

The killings we don't want to talk about

The killings we don't want to talk about

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

'When you start delving deeper into these disappearances, you have to face the question: Was it a policy at the State level?' 'It surely couldn't have been random officers acting on their own.' 'Was it planned? What does it mean if the State allows its police to become lawless and act with impunity?' 'Perhaps the NHRC, for the 21 years that it has been seized of the matter, avoided these questions.'

TN's EPS woos investments amid Covid, but is the environment friendly?

TN's EPS woos investments amid Covid, but is the environment friendly?

Rediff.com29 May 2020

In the midst of huge job losses as a fallout of the coronavirus pandemic, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami has signed 17 MoUs for an investment of Rs 15,100 crores that aim to provide 47,100 jobs. But a clearer picture on where the projects stand will emerge only after the Covid-19 induced fear psychosis ends, to see if popular protests will derail them like they have done so many others, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Onus on disproving conflict of interest on Srinivasan, says SC

Onus on disproving conflict of interest on Srinivasan, says SC

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

The Supreme Court on Monday put the onus on Board of Control for Cricket in India president-in-exile Narayanaswami Srinivasan to prove that there was no conflict of interest involving him that came in the way of a probe into the IPL-6 scam and took strong exception to his counsel "repeatedly" naming Finance Minister Arun Jaitley in the proceedings.

Maha cabinet partially accepts Adarsh report; goes soft on politicians

Maha cabinet partially accepts Adarsh report; goes soft on politicians

Rediff.com2 Jan 2014

Less than a fortnight after rejecting the Adarsh scam report, Maharashtra cabinet on Thursday decided to partially accept recommendations of the judicial commission, announcing action against indicted bureaucrats but appeared going soft on politicians named by the commission.

Exclusive! Muzaffarnagar riots: Sahai report absolves UP government, blames others

Exclusive! Muzaffarnagar riots: Sahai report absolves UP government, blames others

Rediff.com2 Oct 2015

Sharat Pradhan secures exclusive access to the Justice Vishnu Sahai report and discovers it blames two BJP MLAs, a former BSP MP and his cohorts, local intelligence officials and the media for the horrific Muzaffarnagar riots of 2013, but attributes no blame to the Samajwadi Party government in the state.

Beni steps up attack on Mulayam, alleges collusion with BJP

Beni steps up attack on Mulayam, alleges collusion with BJP

Rediff.com6 Jul 2013

Notwithstanding Congress' reprimand, Union Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma on Saturday intensified his attack on his friend-turned foe Mulayam Singh Yadav accusing him of conniving with the Bharatiya Janata Party to flare up communal passions and dared the Samajwadi Party leader to a public debate on Babri issue.

'BJP will win 20 out of 25 Lok Sabha seats in north east'

'BJP will win 20 out of 25 Lok Sabha seats in north east'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

'I am hopeful of getting all six seats from Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur, either for the BJP or with our allies.' 'The same is true about Meghalaya.' 'We will have to work hard in Mizoram and in Tripura.' 'In Assam, we won seven seats. In 2019 election, we will add to this number.'

Meghalaya: 2 custodial deaths in 10 days spark protests

Meghalaya: 2 custodial deaths in 10 days spark protests

Rediff.com30 May 2014

Two custodial deaths in the last 10 days in Meghalaya's Garo Hills have triggered a wave of public protests in the northeast. Human rights bodies have demanded an immediate judicial inquiry into the incidents.

TN Guv to reach Chennai on Thursday as Sasikala herds MLAs

TN Guv to reach Chennai on Thursday as Sasikala herds MLAs

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

There were unconfirmed reports that the AIADMK would even parade the MLAs before the President.

'Justice Ganguly, like Caesar's wife, must be above suspicion'

'Justice Ganguly, like Caesar's wife, must be above suspicion'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2013

The Indian Express on Monday carries a detailed account of the alleged incident involving a young intern and a former Supreme Court Judge viz Justice Asok Kumar Ganguly.

Pak to choke funding of terror groups to avoid FATF black list: Report

Pak to choke funding of terror groups to avoid FATF black list: Report

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

Currently placed on the FATF'S 'grey list', Pakistan has been scrambling in recent months to avoid being added to a list of countries deemed non-compliant with anti-money laundering and terrorist financing regulations by the FATF.

CBI files FIR in Embraer deal; UK-based arms dealer named main accused

CBI files FIR in Embraer deal; UK-based arms dealer named main accused

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

CBI sources said a case has been registered against UK-based NRI Vipin Khanna, whose named had also figured in another defence deal probed by the agency. They said the kickbacks were allegedly paid in 2009 through subsidiaries of Embraer via a Singapore based company which is owned by the middleman.

CVC, CBI corruption complaints may be probed under Lokpal, says panel

CVC, CBI corruption complaints may be probed under Lokpal, says panel

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

Citing overlapping of functions, a parliamentary committee on Monday recommended integrating Central Vigilance Commission and anti-corruption wing of the Central Bureau of Investigation to work directly under the command and control of Lokpal to deal with corruption cases.

'Modi has been scrupulously honest. Indira Gandhi institutionalised corruption'

'Modi has been scrupulously honest. Indira Gandhi institutionalised corruption'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2018

'Modi has shown political courage by instituting several economic reforms which include demonetisation, ushering in GST, eradication of benami transactions...'

Several Akhilesh projects under Yogi scanner

Several Akhilesh projects under Yogi scanner

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

The Gomti Riverfront Development project, the Agra-Lucknow Expressway, the Jai Prakash Narayan International Centre and the efforts towards the beautification of Old Lucknow are some of Akhilesh Yadav's initiatives that are the subject of investigation.

Court summons Tharoor as accused in Sunanda Pushkar death case

Court summons Tharoor as accused in Sunanda Pushkar death case

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

The police has named Tharoor as the only accused while also alleging that he had subjected his wife to cruelty.

AAP alleges CWG-like scam in DDCA under Jaitley

AAP alleges CWG-like scam in DDCA under Jaitley

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

The party said that the Delhi cricket body had become a den of corruption during Jaitley's 13-year rule.

SC lawyer files complaint against Papon under POSCO Act

SC lawyer files complaint against Papon under POSCO Act

Rediff.com23 Feb 2018

"We have no idea what is happening in reality shows when children participate. These kids are below 15 years. These reality shows are harming kids' psyche and their future, too. If they want to continue, then there has to be proper guidelines laid down by the government for them to follow."

Secret data on India's Scorpene submarines LEAKED!

Secret data on India's Scorpene submarines LEAKED!

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

The leaked documents include details of submarine's underwater sensors, above-water sensors, combat management system, torpedo launch system and specifications, communications system and navigation systems.

Nigerians attacked in UP: 5 arrested

Nigerians attacked in UP: 5 arrested

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

Swaraj said the Centre was taking immediate action and that UP CM Yogi Adityanath had assured her of a fair and impartial investigation.

Court rejects CBI's plea to drop Ashok Chavan`s name in Adarsh scam

Court rejects CBI's plea to drop Ashok Chavan`s name in Adarsh scam

Rediff.com18 Jan 2014

In a setback to Maharashtra's former Chief Minister Ashok Chavan, a special court on Saturday rejected the Central Bureau of Investigation's plea to drop his name from the list of accused in the Adarsh scam case.

When Keshub Mahindra silenced T N Seshan

When Keshub Mahindra silenced T N Seshan

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

T N Seshan believed that toughness at every level is needed to keep the flock under him strictly duty bound, recalls Dr K S Parthasarathy, former secretary, Atomic Energy Regulatory Board.

BCCI sexual harassment controversy takes new turn

BCCI sexual harassment controversy takes new turn

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

'What authority does Vinod Rai have to take such a decision and overrule Diana Edulji?' 'The big shock was that the female employee who accused Rahul Johri was not even called to depose before the probe panel.'

Pharma crusader takes India's drug regulators to court

Pharma crusader takes India's drug regulators to court

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

Dinesh Thakur is famous for exposing Ranbaxy safety problems

Karnataka minister, named by cop found hanging, quits

Karnataka minister, named by cop found hanging, quits

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

The resignation came after a court ordered a registration of a case against George and two senior police officers in connection with the suicide.

Plane carrying 189 people crashes off Indonesia; no sign of survivors

Plane carrying 189 people crashes off Indonesia; no sign of survivors

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

Flight JT-610, carrying 189 people, was on a scheduled flight from the Indonesian capital to Pangkal Pinang, the main city in the Bangka Belitung Islands.

'Delhi police didn't force confession out of spot-fixing accused'

'Delhi police didn't force confession out of spot-fixing accused'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

'The moment you increase the possibility of making a team winning or losing a game that's where match-fixing happens. And whenever match-fixing happens, it can only happen at the players' level. If a player is not fixed to perform a particular task then how can one generate money?'

The boom and bust of mining in India

The boom and bust of mining in India

Rediff.com24 Apr 2014

The Goa Foundation started filing writ petitions before the Bombay High Court from 1992 onwards against several mining companies.

Football Briefs: PSG braced for fine from UEFA for fans' behaviour against Real

Football Briefs: PSG braced for fine from UEFA for fans' behaviour against Real

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

'Alok Verma was also playing politics'

'Alok Verma was also playing politics'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

'Alok Verma can say he was helpless, but he could have made representations to the CVC, the Chief Justice of India or the prime minister in writing.' 'He could have told them that his number 2 was not cooperating and is corrupt, but he did not do that.' 'He acted arbitrarily and in a hurried manner, overnight.'

'This govt has taken flesh and blood out of CBI'

'This govt has taken flesh and blood out of CBI'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

'Forget Asthana. Forget Alok Verma. It is this government that has done the greatest damage.' 'My biggest worry is that they have made the CBI a puppet of the government.' 'They want the CBI director to act as per the wishes of the government.'

UN releases first of its kind report on Kashmir; India reacts sharply

UN releases first of its kind report on Kashmir; India reacts sharply

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

This is for the first time the UNHRC has issued a report on the alleged human rights violations in Kashmir and PoK.

WB gang rape fallout: Mamata removes Birbhum SP

WB gang rape fallout: Mamata removes Birbhum SP

Rediff.com23 Jan 2014

A 20-year old tribal woman was allegedly gang-raped at Labhpur in Birbhum district by 13 persons, as they were against her affair with a man from a different community.

EC tries its best to crack down on TN's 'note for vote' syndrome

EC tries its best to crack down on TN's 'note for vote' syndrome

Rediff.com10 May 2016

It's a close fight between the Election Commission trying its hardest to prevent Tamil Nadu's electoral malpractice and the political parties out to buy votes at any cost, says B Srikumar.

Refund Rs 49,000 cr to investors: Sebi to PACL

Refund Rs 49,000 cr to investors: Sebi to PACL

Rediff.com23 Aug 2014

Amount more than twice the size of Sahara's; collective investment scheme operator has 3 months to return money and wind up.

Karachi comes to a halt on strike call given by Imran's party

Karachi comes to a halt on strike call given by Imran's party

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

Pakistan's largest city and business hub was paralysed on Friday on a strike call given by Imran Khan's party as part of its countrywide protests against the Nawaz Sharif government for allegedly rigging last year's polls.

Post-Delhi rout Modi-Shah have 3 options before them

Post-Delhi rout Modi-Shah have 3 options before them

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah will soon get around to reworking their organisational set-up and administrative priorities to regain lost ground in the wake of the Delhi electoral debacle, but there's third course available to them as well. That is to introduce the presidential form of government, which prime ministers Indira Gandhi and A B Vajpayee flirted with before abandoning it. Will Modi go further than them? N Sathiya Moorthy analyses the scenario.

Is M K Stalin eyeing a national role?

Is M K Stalin eyeing a national role?

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

Is Stalin positioning himself as a central figure in the anti-Bharatiya Janata Party, anti-Narendra Modi formation?

New twist in Vadra-DLF land case as 2 crucial pages go 'missing'

New twist in Vadra-DLF land case as 2 crucial pages go 'missing'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

Are they missing or have they been intentionally removed? A huge uproar has broken out after whistleblower IAS officer Ashok Khemka has revealed that two important pages of a file pertaining to DLF-Robert Vadra land deal, containing notings, are missing.