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Cong development's enemy, double benefit to Himachal if BJP re-elected: Modi

Cong development's enemy, double benefit to Himachal if BJP re-elected: Modi

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

If the Congress comes to power in the state, it will not allow his government to work, Modi claimed.

CBI arrests 3 more officials of PNB in Rs 11,384 cr scam

CBI arrests 3 more officials of PNB in Rs 11,384 cr scam

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

The total number of arrests by the CBI has risen to six -- four PNB officials, a retired employee of the bank, and an authorsied signatory of Nirav Modi's company -- after Monday's development.

Forex scam: Banks face Sebi scrutiny

Forex scam: Banks face Sebi scrutiny

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

State-run Bank of Baroda and Oriental Bank of Commerce are among those facing scrutiny.

Satyam scam: Sebi asks Raju's family to return Rs 1,800 crore

Satyam scam: Sebi asks Raju's family to return Rs 1,800 crore

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

The latest penalties for insider trading follows an earlier disgorgement order passed by Sebi in July last year.

Adani stock crash rocks Parliament for second day

Adani stock crash rocks Parliament for second day

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

Proceedings in both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were disrupted as Opposition members raised slogans demanding a discussion and a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) probe into the fraud-allegation-triggered rout.

Pak Army Chief Is In No Mood To Forgive Imran Khan

Pak Army Chief Is In No Mood To Forgive Imran Khan

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

The military establishment is in no mood to forgive or forget Imran's anti-military utterances, observes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RAW, India's external intelligence agency.

Indian Films Aseem Chhabra Loved In 2022

Indian Films Aseem Chhabra Loved In 2022

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

Lovingly made, heartfelt stories that speak the truths about our lives.

What's Mumbai Diaries doing at the Gateway?

What's Mumbai Diaries doing at the Gateway?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

The trailer for the Web series Mumbai Diaries 26/11 was launched at the Gateway Of India.

Agusta scam accused Rajiv Saxena extradited to India

Agusta scam accused Rajiv Saxena extradited to India

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

Rajiv Saxena, an accused in AgustaWestland chopper deal scam, was extradited from Dubai, UAE, to India .

CBI freezes TMC leader Anubrata Mondal's FDs worth Rs 17cr

CBI freezes TMC leader Anubrata Mondal's FDs worth Rs 17cr

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

The agency detected the fixed deposits in State Bank of India, Axis Bank and Bank of India during the questioning of several close aides of Mondal and other witnesses during its ongoing probe in the case, they said.

Bank of Baroda scam: RBI finds irregularities

Bank of Baroda scam: RBI finds irregularities

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

CBI and Enforcement Directorate are probing the huge remittances to Hong Kong from the bank.

'AAP workers' embroiled in student visa scam in UK

'AAP workers' embroiled in student visa scam in UK

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

Two persons said to be members of the United Kingdom arm of the Aam Aadmi Party are embroiled in a student visa scam in Britain uncovered by the BBC.

'Magic Of Cinema Is Still There, But...'

'Magic Of Cinema Is Still There, But...'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

'The young generation doesn't want to work with old hats like me.' 'They don't understand that we are brighter and wiser because of our experience.' 'We can take them on the right path, but they should keep their ears open.'

We doing all we can to break unholy nexus: Urjit Patel on banking scam

We doing all we can to break unholy nexus: Urjit Patel on banking scam

Rediff.com14 Mar 2018

Breaking silence over the Rs 12,967 crore scam at Punjab National Bank, he said: "I have chosen to speak today to convey that we at the Reserve Bank of India also feel the anger, hurt and pain at the banking sector frauds and irregularities."

PM Modi's Twitter account briefly hacked, restored

PM Modi's Twitter account briefly hacked, restored

Rediff.com12 Dec 2021

The tweet, after Modi's personal handle was hacked, also claimed that India has officially bought 500 BTC and is distributing them among its residents and shared a link, asking people to hurry up.

Antrix dispute: Devas seizes $87,457 cash in US

Antrix dispute: Devas seizes $87,457 cash in US

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

Devas Multimedia has seized $87,457.47 cash that ISRO's commercial arm Antrix Corporation held in the US as it looked to enforce a $1.2 billion compensation it had won over a cancelled satellite deal, its lawyer said on Wednesday. Devas Multimedia America Inc had sought seizure of $145,000 but the actual recovery was $87,457.47 (a little less than Rs 70 lakh). This came after it secured a favourable order from the Eastern District Court of Virginia, Matthew D McGrill said.

Choksi's firms siphoned off over Rs 6,344.96 cr from PNB

Choksi's firms siphoned off over Rs 6,344.96 cr from PNB

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

Companies owned by fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi have allegedly siphoned off over Rs 6,344.96 crore from the Punjab National Bank (PNB) using fraudulent letters of undertaking and foreign letters of credit, a CBI investigation into the scam has detected. The findings were submitted by the CBI in a supplementary chargesheet filed before a special court in Mumbai last week, where the agency said the PNB was conned by its employees who were allegedly hand in gloves with Choksi and his company executives and who facilitated the scam as part of a criminal conspiracy. The PNB officials at the bank's Brady House branch in Mumbai issued 165 letters of undertaking (LoUs) and 58 foreign letters of credit (FLCs) during March-April 2017, against which 311 bills were discounted.

India more secure, free of corruption after 2014: Modi

India more secure, free of corruption after 2014: Modi

Rediff.com31 May 2022

At the rally in Shimla's Ridge Maidan to mark the eighth anniversary of becoming prime minister, Modi said, "Now our borders are more secure than they were before 2014."

Is Tourism Destroying Goa?

Is Tourism Destroying Goa?

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

Poor governance and mediocre short-sighted politics are destroying the paradise that Goa was as its environment, water table, culture and way of life is drastically threatened by tourism and migration, points out Ramesh Menon.

How Kharge Can Change Indian Politics

How Kharge Can Change Indian Politics

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

A new Congress leader may make an electoral impact by his very presence. Congress voters who had moved away from the party, after being influenced by the BJP's 'family rule' campaign, can now return with a certain moral satisfaction, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Scam-hit Finmeccanica expands its surveillance body

Scam-hit Finmeccanica expands its surveillance body

Rediff.com22 Feb 2013

VVIP chopper scandal-hit Italian defence giant Finmeccanica has delayed publication of its 2012 results following the bribery probe into its Rs 3,600 crore deal with India and has increased the number of members in its surveillance body.

Call centre scam mastermind's 'guru' arrested

Call centre scam mastermind's 'guru' arrested

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

The 33-year-old man, identified as Jagdish Kanani was arrested from suburban Borivali on Sunday night.

Real Madrid's Benzema on trial in sex tape case

Real Madrid's Benzema on trial in sex tape case

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

The Real Madrid striker is accused of complicity in the alleged targeting of midfielder Mathieu Valbuena, who plays for the Greek Super League club Olympiacos. Prosecutors allege that Benzema encouraged Valbuena, 37, to pay the blackmailers.

Twitter accounts of Obama, Biden, Gates, Musk hacked

Twitter accounts of Obama, Biden, Gates, Musk hacked

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

The account of former US vice-president Joe Biden, who is the current Democratic Party presidential candidate in the November election, was also hacked.

'I choose real life stories because there are so many untold stories of such incredible characters'

'I choose real life stories because there are so many untold stories of such incredible characters'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2021

'The show's success has only gone on to reinforce my belief that the best way to tell a story is with honesty, love and conviction... easier said than done in our industry!'

Nitish, Lalu, Sushil: Bihar's Complex Triangle

Nitish, Lalu, Sushil: Bihar's Complex Triangle

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

Today, a friendship forged by common ideals behind prison walls has become a transactional understanding, notes Aditi Phadnis.

CWG scam-accused Suresh Kalmadi appointed Life President of IOA

CWG scam-accused Suresh Kalmadi appointed Life President of IOA

Rediff.com27 Dec 2016

Commonwealth Games corruption scandal tainted Suresh Kalmadi was on Tuesday made the Life President of Indian Olympic Association in its Annual General Body Meeting in New Delhi. Another tainted official Abhay Singh Chautala was also made the Life President by the IOA.

Was Nirav Modi tipped off?

Was Nirav Modi tipped off?

Rediff.com7 May 2021

'One cannot avoid speculating whether there was something else at play that led to the uncovering of this saga.'

Fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi captured in Dominica

Fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi captured in Dominica

Rediff.com26 May 2021

Police in Dominica captured Choksi on Tuesday night (local time) after an Interpol Yellow Notice was issued by Antigua and Barbuda.

Court humare kabze mein...: Shah on CBI, ED 'misuse'

Court humare kabze mein...: Shah on CBI, ED 'misuse'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

Shah said that the people of the country will decide about the principal opposition party to BJP in the 2024 polls and they have not given this label to any party.

Russia ready to cooperate with WADA in doping scam

Russia ready to cooperate with WADA in doping scam

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

The Russian Sports Ministry said on Tuesday it was open for closer cooperation with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) in order to eliminate any irregularities committed by the Russian anti-doping watchdog and its accredited laboratory.

BARC charges Republic TV with misrepresenting communication

BARC charges Republic TV with misrepresenting communication

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

BARC said it was cooperating with the law enforcement agencies in their ongoing investigation in the Television Rating Points manipulation case.

Chopper scam: Finmeccanica promises help to CBI

Chopper scam: Finmeccanica promises help to CBI

Rediff.com21 Feb 2013

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Thursday met top officials of the Italian government-controlled Finmeccanica group, parent company of AgustaWestland helicopters, who promised assistance in probing bribery allegations against some Indian nationals.

Twin setbacks put Pinarayi on a sticky wicket

Twin setbacks put Pinarayi on a sticky wicket

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

For Pinarayi, a victory in Thrikkakara would have come as public endorsement of his development initiatives, including controversial K-Rail project, which has witnessed widespread protest

Criminal probe in Rafale scam if we come to power: Rahul

Criminal probe in Rafale scam if we come to power: Rahul

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

Congress chief urged Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to answer the questions raised by the Congress on the multi-million dollar fighter jet deal.

Fixing scam: SA reluctant to play Pakistan

Fixing scam: SA reluctant to play Pakistan

Rediff.com19 Sep 2010

Rattled by the match-fixing allegations against the Pakistan cricket team, the South African team is reportedly reluctant to play against them in a series in Abu Dhabi and Dubai next month.

Probe begins in alleged DDCA financial scam

Probe begins in alleged DDCA financial scam

Rediff.com8 Oct 2012

A team of officers from Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) visited Delhi and District Cricket Association headquarters in New Delhi on Monday and began investigation into the charges of alleged financial irregularities levelled by former India cricketer Kirti Azad.

Sreesanth calls it quits after roller-coaster journey

Sreesanth calls it quits after roller-coaster journey

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

Sreesanth is open to playing in overseas leagues and coaching roles

Now, a basmati rice export scam

Now, a basmati rice export scam

Rediff.com19 Nov 2010

Admitting to irregularities in the export of non-basmati rice to some African countries during UPA-I tenure, the government on Friday said it has referred the matter to the CVC after slapping show-cause notices on officials of PSUs, involved in the transactions.

Hand over Choksi to India, not us, Antigua PM tells Dominica

Hand over Choksi to India, not us, Antigua PM tells Dominica

Rediff.com27 May 2021

Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne has asked neighbouring Dominica, where fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi was caught, to hand the diamantaire over to India directly, local media reported.