News for 'Sanctions Committee'

AIFF allay fears over sanctions by the Ministry or FIFA

AIFF allay fears over sanctions by the Ministry or FIFA

Rediff.com20 Dec 2012

India's soccer federation elections do not violate any regulations and there is no risk of any sanctions being imposed either by FIFA or the government, a leading official with the authority told Reuters on Thursday.

China does it again! Blocks India's move to get JeM, Masood banned by UN

China does it again! Blocks India's move to get JeM, Masood banned by UN

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

Terming the action by China as "surprising", External Affairs Ministry said it had expected China would have been more understanding of the danger posed to all by terrorism and would join India and others in fighting the common challenge of terrorism.

On Pak's request, UNSC allows Hafiz Saeed to withdraw money

On Pak's request, UNSC allows Hafiz Saeed to withdraw money

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

Pakistan in a letter to UN Security Council 1267 Committee has contended that Hafiz Saeed supports a family of four members, as a sole supporter, he is responsible for food, drink and clothes expenses for all family members.

Doval to travel to China to discuss Pak problem

Doval to travel to China to discuss Pak problem

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

'China has refused to act upon the threat posed by Pakistan using terrorism as an instrument of its foreign policy.' says Rajeev Sharma.

Iran sanctions: US goes 'blunt and intense' to push India

Iran sanctions: US goes 'blunt and intense' to push India

Rediff.com29 Feb 2012

United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has said that India, along with countries like China and Turkey, is taking steps to reduce its dependency on Iranian oil.

JMM case verdict rewarded MPs who accepted bribes for voting

JMM case verdict rewarded MPs who accepted bribes for voting

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

The minority judgment of the 1998 verdict has highlighted the prima facie absurdity in the paradox created by the majority judgment, it said.

Coal case: Have govt sanction to prosecute 2 public servants, says CBI

Coal case: Have govt sanction to prosecute 2 public servants, says CBI

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

The court fixed the matter for July 28 for order on cognisance.

After Modi, Swaraj raises Lakhvi issue with China

After Modi, Swaraj raises Lakhvi issue with China

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

She said China's blocking of India's move in the UN for action against Pakistan over 26/11 plotter, saying it was at "variance" with progress in ties.

Kejriwal 'kingpin' of excise scam, 'kickback' used in polls: ED

Kejriwal 'kingpin' of excise scam, 'kickback' used in polls: ED

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

The law officer said the money trail showed that Rs 45 crore "kickback" used in the Goa assembly elections came from four hawala routes.

Oppn afraid of political price: Jaitley on Azhar listing

Oppn afraid of political price: Jaitley on Azhar listing

Rediff.com2 May 2019

He said there was a tradition in the country to speak in one voice on issues such as external affairs and national security but there has been a departure from it in the last few years.

China to block resolution declaring JeM chief Azhar as global terrorist again

China to block resolution declaring JeM chief Azhar as global terrorist again

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

China had in August extended by three months its technical hold on the proposal to list JeM founder Azhar as a global terrorist after having blocked the move in February this year at the United Nations.

China again blocks move to list Azhar as global terrorist

China again blocks move to list Azhar as global terrorist

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

China on Thursday blocked another bid by the United States, France and the United Kingdom to list Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed chief and Pathankot terror attack mastermind Masood Azhar as a global terrorist by the United Nations, saying it has rejected the move as "there is no consensus".

Cabinet committee nod for 2 more n-plants at Kudankulam

Cabinet committee nod for 2 more n-plants at Kudankulam

Rediff.com20 Mar 2013

As engineers race to commission the nuclear power plant at Kudankulam, the government has given its nod to build two more such units of 1,000 MW at the site in Tirunelveli district of power-starved Tamil Nadu.

India's bid to ban Azhar 'politically motivated', says Pak

India's bid to ban Azhar 'politically motivated', says Pak

Rediff.com1 Jan 2017

Pakistan today said India's bid at the UN to ban Masood Azhar was "politically motivated" and "replete with frivolous information", two days after its close ally China blocked the proposal to get the JeM chief and Pathankot attack mastermind listed as a global terrorist.

Sena accuses China of double standards over Lakhvi case

Sena accuses China of double standards over Lakhvi case

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

"China's ideology seems to be eliminating terrorism from its country but letting terrorist activities flourish in India," the Sena said.

Boris Johnson quits as UK lawmaker after...

Boris Johnson quits as UK lawmaker after...

Rediff.com10 Jun 2023

Johnson, 58, had been under investigation by a parliamentary inquiry looking into whether he misled the House of Commons about lockdown-breaking parties in Downing Street during the COVID-19 pandemic.

DPR, Iraq face AFC committee after player no-show

DPR, Iraq face AFC committee after player no-show

Rediff.com10 Jan 2011

Holders Iraq and secretive North Korea could face sanctions from the AFC for failing to send a player to their media conferences on Monday ahead of their opening Asian Cup matches.

CM Shinde visits Maharashtra hospital as 3 more die

CM Shinde visits Maharashtra hospital as 3 more die

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

Shinde, who was accompanied by civic chief Abhijit Bangar and district collector Ashok Shingare, said the patient deaths at the CSM Hospital, located in his political turf Thane, were painful and asked all parties to desist from indulging in politics on the issue.

PLI seeks constitution of panel to probe Hindenburg report

PLI seeks constitution of panel to probe Hindenburg report

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

A plea has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking a direction to the Centre to constitute a committee monitored by a retired apex court judge to enquire and investigate into the Hindenburg Research report which made a slew of allegations against the business conglomerate led by industrialist Gautam Adani. The fresh public interest litigation (PIL), filed by advocate Vishal Tiwari, has also sought directions to set up a special committee to oversee the sanction policy for loans of over Rs 500 crore given to big corporates. Last week, another PIL was filed in the apex court seeking prosecution of short seller Nathan Anderson of US-based firm Hindenburg Research and his associates in India and the US for allegedly exploiting innocent investors and the "artificial crashing" of Adani Group's stock value in the market.

'BJP will have no effect. Not even an iota'

'BJP will have no effect. Not even an iota'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

'The people of Tamil Nadu in particular Chennai know about the double standards of the BJP. Nothing will work for them here.'

Train crash: Govt school used as morgue demolished

Train crash: Govt school used as morgue demolished

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

The demolition was being carried out in presence of the school managing committee (SMC) members and Public Works Department officials.

'Don't punish athletes for their govts' acts'

'Don't punish athletes for their govts' acts'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

Bach presented the IOC's position as an attempt to safeguard athletes' rights.

BCCI questioned by Lodha committee over conflict of interest, finances

BCCI questioned by Lodha committee over conflict of interest, finances

Rediff.com18 May 2015

The Supreme Court-appointed committee headed by former CJI RM Lodha, who has been assigned to make administrative reforms in BCCI, has sent out a questionnaire containing more than 80 queries under seven sub-heads to office-bearers of the cricket body.

KochharGate: A Litmus Test For CBI

KochharGate: A Litmus Test For CBI

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

In Chanda's defence, one can always say, why would the Videocon Group take care of her husband as a quid pro quo to get a loan? After all, the group has taken money from the entire banking industry and ICICI Bank's share in the pie is not even 10 per cent. So, if it had a quid pro quo with Chanda to get the money, it must have had similar arrangements with other banks, too. If this is not the case, one must accept that it had got money from all banks, including ICICI, without any under-the-table conditions, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Mumbai author quits German art fest over 'Zionism-Hindutva' letter

Mumbai author quits German art fest over 'Zionism-Hindutva' letter

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

Mumbai-based author Ranjit Hoskote has quit the Finding Committee for the upcoming Documenta art festival in Germany, following criticism for signing a letter that compared Zionism and Hindu nationalism.

Hugging without sexual intent is not an offence, Brij Bhushan tells court

Hugging without sexual intent is not an offence, Brij Bhushan tells court

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

The counsel also submitted before Rouse Avenue Court on the point of jurisdiction and limitations in the matter. He said the allegations are time barred.

SC to deliver verdict on same-sex marriage validity on Tuesday

SC to deliver verdict on same-sex marriage validity on Tuesday

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

A five-judge constitution bench headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud had on May 11 reserved its verdict on the pleas after a marathon hearing of 10 days.

'The daily numbers give me confidence'

'The daily numbers give me confidence'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

'We have a plan to plough back a 'This year in the first half we had profits of more than Rs 31,000 crore.' significant amount of profits this financial year.' 'We have seen this organic plough back of profit is one of best ways to support the equity of the bank.'

HC stays CBI probe against K'taka Congess chief Shivakumar till Feb 24

HC stays CBI probe against K'taka Congess chief Shivakumar till Feb 24

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

The HC has also directed the premier agency to submit an action taken report before February 22 in the case registered under the Prevention of Corruption Act.

No response on sanction to try govt servants in coal scam: CBI

No response on sanction to try govt servants in coal scam: CBI

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

The agency said files of the case were sent to competent authority.

Xi, Sharif listening, Modi says must condemn countries backing terror

Xi, Sharif listening, Modi says must condemn countries backing terror

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

In his opening remarks at the virtual summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), Modi also said that some countries use cross-border terrorism as an instrument of their policy and the grouping must not hesitate to criticise them.

IOC vows 'toughest sanctions' on Russian athletes and organisations

IOC vows 'toughest sanctions' on Russian athletes and organisations

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

With the Rio Olympics less than three weeks away, the IOC on Monday promised "the toughest sanctions available" after a report found Moscow had concealed hundreds of positive doping tests in many sports ahead of the Sochi winter Games.

India, US call for action against Pak-based terrorists

India, US call for action against Pak-based terrorists

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

The two leaders reaffirmed that the United States and India 'will take concerted action against all terrorist groups, including groups proscribed by the UNSCR 1267 Sanctions Committee'.

Swaraj raises Masood Azhar issue with Chinese counterpart

Swaraj raises Masood Azhar issue with Chinese counterpart

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

Swaraj took up the issue with Wang at a bilateral meeting in Moscow on the sidelines of the Russia-India-China trilateral meeting of their foreign ministers.

SC to hear plea seeking probe into Hindenburg report

SC to hear plea seeking probe into Hindenburg report

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear on Friday a plea seeking a direction to the Centre to constitute a committee monitored by a retired apex court judge to inquire and investigate into the Hindenburg Research report which has made a slew of allegations against the business conglomerate led by industrialist Gautam Adani.

India flays UNSG report on ISIL for ignoring terror groups targetting Delhi

India flays UNSG report on ISIL for ignoring terror groups targetting Delhi

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

The UNSC meeting also focussed on the 15th report of the Secretary-General on the threat posed by ISIL (Da'esh) to international peace and security and the range of United Nations efforts in support of member states in countering the threat.

Zero prosecution, Lokpal's performance far from satisfactory: Parl panel

Zero prosecution, Lokpal's performance far from satisfactory: Parl panel

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

In a report tabled in Parliament recently, it said several complaints are being disposed of by the Lokpal on the ground that they are not in the prescribed format and asked it not to reject genuine complaints.

Why ICC reduced fines for slow over-rates in Tests

Why ICC reduced fines for slow over-rates in Tests

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

Usman Khawaja said it was "really frustrating" for players to lose their match fees despite delivering entertaining matches.

Review plea filed against SC verdict on same-sex marriage

Review plea filed against SC verdict on same-sex marriage

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

The review plea by one of the petitioners Udit Sood has been filed with the apex court registry.

Parl panel bats for new law to define functions, powers of CBI

Parl panel bats for new law to define functions, powers of CBI

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

The panel said that vacant posts in the CBI are not being filled up at the required pace and recommended that "every effort should be made to fill up vacancies at the earliest".