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ED's Rajeshwar Singh to retire; may contest UP polls on BJP ticket

ED's Rajeshwar Singh to retire; may contest UP polls on BJP ticket

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

A BTech and PhD in police, human rights and social justice, Singh joined the federal anti-money laundering investigations agency in 2009 on deputation from Uttar Pradesh where he was serving as a state police service officer.

Ration scam in Amethi? Food grains found mixed with soil, salt; FIR ordered

Ration scam in Amethi? Food grains found mixed with soil, salt; FIR ordered

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

(UP), Jun 27 (PTI) A major irregularity has come to light in Uttar Pradesh's Amethi where bags of food grain, meant to be distributed under the free ration scheme for the poor, were allegedly found mixed with soil and salt, officials said on Friday.

'We Forced NDA To Talk About Jobs'

'We Forced NDA To Talk About Jobs'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

'When the BJP wanted the election to focus on 'ghuspathiya' and promises that look like pies in the sky, we forced them to talk about jobs, giving free 125 units of power, and addressing women's indebtedness.'

Officer who headed 2G, CWG probes gets BJP ticket from Sarojini Nagar

Officer who headed 2G, CWG probes gets BJP ticket from Sarojini Nagar

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

He was permanently absorbed into the ED cadre in 2014 and has headed some high-profile investigations into the 2G spectrum allocation case, the 2010 Commonwealth Games, the money laundering cases against former Union finance minister P Chidambaram and his son Karti Chidambaram, Andhra Pradesh chief minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy and former Jharkhand chief minister Madhu Koda, the Aircel Maxis and VVIP choppers case.

Why I Quit The ED To Join Politics

Why I Quit The ED To Join Politics

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

'I had done 23 years of very satisfying service -- 10 years in the police and 13 years in the Enforcement Directorate.' 'I had done law enforcement and thought the next step should be towards contributing to make good laws.'

MPC minutes: Repo rate was cut as inflation aligned with target, says Guv

MPC minutes: Repo rate was cut as inflation aligned with target, says Guv

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra said the repo rate cut in the February meeting of the monetary policy committee (MPC) was due to inflation aligning with the target and recognising the fact that monetary policy is forward-looking.

The strange case of the 2G investigator & scribe

The strange case of the 2G investigator & scribe

Rediff.com5 Aug 2011

Rajeshwar Singh, assistant director, Enforcement Directorate, who is among the officials probing the 2G spectrum scam, has asked to be excused from the probe. Sahim Salim finds out why.

'Wrong to allege ED is politically motivated'

'Wrong to allege ED is politically motivated'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

'Whatever ED officers do -- issue summons, conduct searches or arrest a person -- they have to face the courts.'

Rajasthan Cong rebel who slapped SDM held after violence, arson

Rajasthan Cong rebel who slapped SDM held after violence, arson

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

Independent MLA candidate Naresh Meena was arrested on Thursday following high drama and escalating violence in which a mob assaulted a PTI reporter and video cameraperson and burnt their camera.

'RBI Not Overly Concerned About GDP'

'RBI Not Overly Concerned About GDP'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

'The central bank has highlighted that the slowdown in growth has been limited to a few sectors and overall growth is expected to pick up in the second half of the year.'

Govt free to investigate ED officer probing 2G, Aircel-Maxis cases: SC

Govt free to investigate ED officer probing 2G, Aircel-Maxis cases: SC

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

The apex court also modified its interim order granting protection to officer against inquiry.

2G case: Senior lawyer Venugopal removed as ED counsel

2G case: Senior lawyer Venugopal removed as ED counsel

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

SC ordered for permanent absorption of Rajeshwar Singh, a Uttar Pradesh State Police Services officer

Adityanath meets BJP chief Nadda ahead of UP govt formation

Adityanath meets BJP chief Nadda ahead of UP govt formation

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

Uttar Pradesh chief minister-designate Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday met Bharatiya Janata Party president JP Nadda to discuss the formation of government in the state.

Several new faces to be part of second Yogi cabinet, may retain dy CM post

Several new faces to be part of second Yogi cabinet, may retain dy CM post

Rediff.com13 Mar 2022

For the post of deputy chief minister, the names of Swatantra Dev Singh, Baby Rani Maurya, Brijesh Pathak and Keshav Prasad Maurya are in talks.

UP polls: 59 seats to vote in 4th phase on Wed

UP polls: 59 seats to vote in 4th phase on Wed

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

Of the 59 seats, the BJP had won 51 in the 2017 Assembly elections, four had gone to the Samajwadi Party, and three to the Bahujan Samaj Party.

Plea against Subrata Roy in 2G case maintainable: SC

Plea against Subrata Roy in 2G case maintainable: SC

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

A bench of Justice G S Singhvi and K S Radhakrishnan also issued notice to Roy and his two employees, who were working with his news channel, seeking their response on why probe be not initiated against them.

Asian Games: India's schedule on October 4

Asian Games: India's schedule on October 4

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

Following is India's schedule at the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Wednesday, October 4.

Asian Games: India's schedule on October 2

Asian Games: India's schedule on October 2

Rediff.com2 Oct 2023

India's schedule at the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Monday, October 2.

Asian Games: India's Schedule on October 6

Asian Games: India's Schedule on October 6

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

Following is India's schedule at the Asian Games in Hangzhou, on Friday, October 7.

J&K: Curfew imposed in Rajouri after violence over camel slaughter

J&K: Curfew imposed in Rajouri after violence over camel slaughter

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

Police said situation is under control in the border district of Jammu and Kashmir.

SC bars govt from taking action against ED officer probing 2G scam

SC bars govt from taking action against ED officer probing 2G scam

Rediff.com1 Nov 2017

The court's direction came after Singh alleged conspiracy over filing of "frivolous anonymous complaints" against him with the revenue secretary saying these were being entertained by the ED.

UP polls: Campaigning for Phase IV ends, 624 in fray for 59 seats

UP polls: Campaigning for Phase IV ends, 624 in fray for 59 seats

Rediff.com21 Feb 2022

It was curtains down on the high-decibel campaigning for the fourth phase of the Uttar Pradesh assembly polls as sparring among political rivals intensified during the last-minute canvassing on Monday.

It's homecoming, not conversion, says Hindu outfit as row snowballs

It's homecoming, not conversion, says Hindu outfit as row snowballs

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

Amid a raging row over alleged forced reconversions in Agra, a Hindu organisation has announced its plan to "convert a large number of people" on December 25, which was welcomed by a local Bharatiya Janata Party MP who said people are within their rights to choose their religion.

Modi watching, Yogi kicks off 2nd term with 52 ministers

Modi watching, Yogi kicks off 2nd term with 52 ministers

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

The monk-turned politician will take the reins of the most populous state for a second time in a row after completing his full five-year term.

INSIDE Payal Rohatgi's Mehendi Ceremony

INSIDE Payal Rohatgi's Mehendi Ceremony

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

Payal Rohatgi and her boyfriend of 11 years, wrestler Sangram Singh, will get married on July 9.

Asian Games: India's schedule on October 1

Asian Games: India's schedule on October 1

Rediff.com30 Sep 2023

Following is India's schedule at the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Sunday, October 1.

Asian Games: India's Schedule on September 30

Asian Games: India's Schedule on September 30

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

Following is India's schedule at the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Saturday, September 30.

Asian Games: India's Schedule on September 28

Asian Games: India's Schedule on September 28

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

Following is India's schedule at the Asian Games in Hangzhou, on Thursday, September 28.

2G case: Kanimozhi, others oppose CBI's plea on additional witnesses

2G case: Kanimozhi, others oppose CBI's plea on additional witnesses

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam MP Kanimozhi on Thursday sought the dismissal of a Central Bureau of Investigation plea seeking special court's permission to summon some additional witnesses, including Enforcement Directorate Deputy Director Rajeshwar Singh, in the 2G spectrum allocation case.

The Actor Who Corrected Dilip Kumar!

The Actor Who Corrected Dilip Kumar!

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

During rehearsals, when Dilip Kumar improvised, Gulshan Grover was quick to point out that he had got the lines wrong.

Asian Games: India's Schedule on September 27

Asian Games: India's Schedule on September 27

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

India's schedule on Day 4 of the Asian Games on Wednesday, September 27.

7 UP sugar mills worth Rs 1,097cr attached in case against ex-BSP MLC

7 UP sugar mills worth Rs 1,097cr attached in case against ex-BSP MLC

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

The ED has attached seven sugar mills worth over Rs 1,097 crore in a money laundering case against former Uttar Pradesh BSP MLC Mohammed Iqbal and his family, officials said.

Asian Games: India's Schedule on October 3

Asian Games: India's Schedule on October 3

Rediff.com2 Oct 2023

Following is India's schedule at the Asian Games on Tuesday, October 3.

ED seizes Rs 103 cr assets in 'bike bot' ponzi scheme

ED seizes Rs 103 cr assets in 'bike bot' ponzi scheme

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

Twenty-six immovable properties worth Rs 101.45 crore, and bank balance totalling Rs 2.28 crore in 22 accounts have been attached provisionally under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) by the Lucknow zonal office of the agency, they said. The Greater Noida-headquartered Bike Bot taxi service is accused of scamming about Rs 3,000-Rs 4,000 crore from 2.25 lakh investors in multiple states including Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Haryana.

Sujata Singh to be India's next foreign secretary

Sujata Singh to be India's next foreign secretary

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

Sujata Singh, currently envoy to Germany, will be India's next foreign secretary following an approval of her appointment by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, sending months of speculation on who will head the foreign services.

Hathras: ED may probe if dubious funds used to fuel protests

Hathras: ED may probe if dubious funds used to fuel protests

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

The ED may soon register a money laundering case to probe if dubious funds were used for allegedly fuelling caste-based protests in the wake of the alleged gang-rape and death of a Dalit woman in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras, officials said.

Two FIRs lodged against RJD MP Prabhunath Singh

Two FIRs lodged against RJD MP Prabhunath Singh

Rediff.com17 Apr 2014

Two FIRs were lodged against Rashtriya Janata Dal Member of Parliament Prabhunath Singh and his supporters on Thursday for poll-related offences in Saran district, officials said.

'Babu, don't worry. The Army has come'

'Babu, don't worry. The Army has come'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

Babu R was trapped in a mountain gorge without food or water for two days till the Indian Army rescued him in a daring mission.

SC collegium recommends 35 names to Centre for elevation as judges in 6 HCs

SC collegium recommends 35 names to Centre for elevation as judges in 6 HCs

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

Woman lawyer Suman Pattanayak was also recommended as a judge of the Orissa high court by the collegiums on July 25, a statement said.

Don't change ED officer involved in 2G probe: SC

Don't change ED officer involved in 2G probe: SC

Rediff.com1 May 2014

CBI had started preliminary inquiry into the deal on January 4, 2011 and nine months later on October 9 had registered the FIR.