News for 'Saradha'

Trinamool's anti-Modi tirade continues, says his hands 'blood-stained'

Trinamool's anti-Modi tirade continues, says his hands 'blood-stained'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2014

A day after slamming Narendra Modi as "Butcher of Gujarat", the Trinamool Congress on Monday demanded that the Gujarat Chief Minister should apologise publicly or face a defamation case for questioning the sale of Mamata Banerjee's painting.

Ponzi menace: Sebi to e-auction land, buildings of Bengal firm

Ponzi menace: Sebi to e-auction land, buildings of Bengal firm

Rediff.com5 Oct 2014

The bids have been invited by Sebi till October 27, while auction for the sale would take place on October 30

PM vows to build new Vidyasagar statue, Didi hits back

PM vows to build new Vidyasagar statue, Didi hits back

Rediff.com16 May 2019

While lashing out at Mamata Banerjee, the prime minister said he was going for a rally in Dum Dum later in the day but was not sure if the West Bengal Chief Minister will allow his helicopter to land.

'Whenever Mamata opens her mouth, only lies can be heard'

'Whenever Mamata opens her mouth, only lies can be heard'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

'Now that there is an election in the offing, she is repeating the same old promises. Does she think the people of Bengal are fools to fall for her lies?'

'Even a butcher is shy' of Modi: Lalu

'Even a butcher is shy' of Modi: Lalu

Rediff.com29 Apr 2014

Attacking Narendra Modi, Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad Yadav on Tuesday said that "even a butcher is shy" of the BJP leader who was aiming to become the Prime Minister of the country.

100 days no development, Congrats: Rahul jabs PM

100 days no development, Congrats: Rahul jabs PM

Rediff.com8 Sep 2019

He attacked the dispensation over issues such as the state of the economy, the situation in Kashmir, the National Register of Citizens in Assam and action by probe agencies against opposition leaders.

REVEALED: How the terror factory thrived in West Bengal

REVEALED: How the terror factory thrived in West Bengal

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

Starting with 10 terror modules in 2009, the Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh today has more than 50 units across West Bengal, reveal investigative officials.

Justice T S Thakur sworn in as 43rd CJI

Justice T S Thakur sworn in as 43rd CJI

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

Justice Tirath Singh Thakur was on Thursday sworn in as 43rd Chief Justice of India by President Pranab Mukherjee at an elegant function in Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Mamata protecting corrupt officer, alleges Adityanath

Mamata protecting corrupt officer, alleges Adityanath

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

The Bharatiya Janata Party leader, who travelled by road from Jharkhand to this West Bengal town to address a rally after being denied permission earlier for landing helicopter in the state, targeted the Trinamool Congress chief for opposing the Central Bureau of Investigation's attempt to quiz the Kolkata police chief in connection with the ponzi scams.

Mukul Roy removed as TMC general secretary

Mukul Roy removed as TMC general secretary

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

Trinamool Congress on Saturday removed Mukul Roy, a former confidante of Mamata Banerjee, from the key post of party general secretary.

Mamata failed to bring in paribartan: Modi tells WB to get rid of TMC

Mamata failed to bring in paribartan: Modi tells WB to get rid of TMC

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

PM Modi said WB CM Mamata had boycotted meetings called by the Centre to discuss the issue of states' development and had failed to bring in any transformation to the state.

Electoral bonds will have to be redeemed within days: Jaitley

Electoral bonds will have to be redeemed within days: Jaitley

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

He said the bearer bonds can be purchased by corporate donors and donated to political parties without revealing their identity.

BJP asks Mamata to 'respect federal structure', attend PM's meet

BJP asks Mamata to 'respect federal structure', attend PM's meet

Rediff.com6 Dec 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday criticised West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for her decision to not attend the chief ministers' meet called by Prime Minister Narendra Modi tomorrow even as it asked her to rise above 'partisan politics' for the development of her state.

Business in 2014: West Bengal faces plant closures, ponzi slur

Business in 2014: West Bengal faces plant closures, ponzi slur

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

While the Trinamool government, led by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, tried its best to attract investors, including from Singapore, not much headway could be made.

After Bengal, Odisha emerges as another ponzi hotbed

After Bengal, Odisha emerges as another ponzi hotbed

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

A large number of companies, either based out of this eastern state or having a significant presence there, are being probed for running illicit 'collective investment schemes', while penal action has already been initiated by Sebi against over 20 other entities from the region.

Rs 3,700cr Noida ponzi: ED raids 5 locations in UP

Rs 3,700cr Noida ponzi: ED raids 5 locations in UP

Rediff.com5 Feb 2017

The Enforcement Directorate on Sunday conducted searches in various Uttar Pradesh cities after it registered a money laundering case to probe the alleged Rs 3,700 ponzi scam case perpetrated by seeking fake social media 'likes' from lakhs of gullible investors by a Noida based firm.

'Didi' retains power in West Bengal, set to form government again

'Didi' retains power in West Bengal, set to form government again

Rediff.com19 May 2016

The 61-year-old feisty leader, who had single-handedly wrecked the red bastion in West Bengal in 2011, was unfazed by the Left-Congress alliance ahead of the assembly polls.

Rahul attacks Mamata, shares stage with Left

Rahul attacks Mamata, shares stage with Left

Rediff.com3 Apr 2016

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Saturday shared stage with the leaders of the Left Front

A do-or-die battle in Bengal

A do-or-die battle in Bengal

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

This is possibly the last election in Bengal where two sides are squaring off against each other. Don't expect the BJP to be a bystander five years hence, says Devanik Saha.

CVC orders fresh inquiry against ex-home secy

CVC orders fresh inquiry against ex-home secy

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

The CVC had received a complaint accusing Goswami of influencing decisions linked to Sinh and an enquiry in the case is going on, official sources said.

Can Sebi stop the menace of ponzi schemes?

Can Sebi stop the menace of ponzi schemes?

Rediff.com12 Aug 2013

Sebi on Monday decided to declare illegal mobilisation of funds as a "fraudulent and unfair trade practice".

Modi lashes out at TMC, CPI-M and Congress

Modi lashes out at TMC, CPI-M and Congress

Rediff.com27 Mar 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi mounted a blistering attack on Trinamool Congress over corruption charges against it and also on CPI-M.

Assam Congress leader Himanta Biswa Sarma to join BJP

Assam Congress leader Himanta Biswa Sarma to join BJP

Rediff.com23 Aug 2015

The rebel Congress leader said he expressed his desire to join BJP and work under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and party president Amit Shah. He also discussed Assam's political and flood situation.

'CPM will be buried if it doesn't get rid of Biman, Buddhadeb'

'CPM will be buried if it doesn't get rid of Biman, Buddhadeb'

Rediff.com16 May 2014

Mollah is worried about the fate of the CPI-M followers in the state, now that the party has been reduced to only one seat in the state.

More takers for Modi's Jan Dhan in Uttar Pradesh & West Bengal

More takers for Modi's Jan Dhan in Uttar Pradesh & West Bengal

Rediff.com27 May 2016

The two states account for 24% of total accounts opened under financial inclusion scheme.

Who will bell the Ponzi schemes?

Who will bell the Ponzi schemes?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

Even Delhi does not have a full-time registrar of chits.

Sebi cautions investors against illegal fund raising schemes

Sebi cautions investors against illegal fund raising schemes

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

Sebi had directed some of these companies to wind up their unregistered schemes and repay investors.

Mamata turns street fighter for cop she once refused to trust

Mamata turns street fighter for cop she once refused to trust

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

Rajeev Kumar, the Kolkata police commissioner, is known for his impeccable investigating and electronic surveillance skills.

More trouble for Mallya as SFIO probes Kingfisher Airlines

More trouble for Mallya as SFIO probes Kingfisher Airlines

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

The agency is looking at alleged "diversion of funds and financial reporting frauds".

After lunch with BJP's Amit Shah, Bengal couple joins TMC

After lunch with BJP's Amit Shah, Bengal couple joins TMC

Rediff.com3 May 2017

Raju Mahali and Geeta Mahali, who had hosted Amit Shah on April 25 during his visit to the area, on Wednesday joined the TMC in the presence of senior TMC leader and tourism minister Gautam Deb.

Trinamool MP Srinjoy Bose quits, says politics not his cup of tea

Trinamool MP Srinjoy Bose quits, says politics not his cup of tea

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

Trinmool Congress MP Srinjoy Bose quit his party as well as his Rajya Sabha seat on Thursday.

Trianmool's new A team: Mukul Roy kept at bay

Trianmool's new A team: Mukul Roy kept at bay

Rediff.com14 Feb 2015

Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee on Saturday carried out a major reshuffle in the party set-up

Hazards of investing in ponzi schemes

Hazards of investing in ponzi schemes

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

The news of Bengaluru-based IMA cheating thousands once again underlines the need for investors to steer clear of unregulated deposit schemes. The most important sign of a Ponzi scheme is the promise of exorbitant returns and so investors must ask how the promoter expects to earn the kind of return he is promising, says Sanjay Kumar Singh.

'Mamata is on a dharna because something is fishy'

'Mamata is on a dharna because something is fishy'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

'She is worried that the small fry have been caught, soon the big fish too will be caught.'

Deposit-taking companies still thrive in Bengal

Deposit-taking companies still thrive in Bengal

Rediff.com30 Jun 2013

Despite Sebi passing at least four orders against deposit-taking entities in the past year alone, the business seems unscathed

Gowda's first 100 days as rail minister fail to impress

Gowda's first 100 days as rail minister fail to impress

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

Gowda has also failed to offer clarity on reforming the Railway Board.

Hardik Patel fallout: Home Secy Goyal gets the boot

Hardik Patel fallout: Home Secy Goyal gets the boot

Rediff.com31 Aug 2015

The Narendra Modi government on Monday sprang a surprise when it appointed senior IAS officer Rajiv Mehrishi as Union home secretary in place of incumbent L C Goyal, who sought voluntary retirement after taking over the charge seven months ago.

Now, ponzi schemes resurface in Bengal in a new avatar

Now, ponzi schemes resurface in Bengal in a new avatar

Rediff.com7 Dec 2014

Neither do they have a no-objection certificate from the state nor any kind of Reserve Bank of India permission.

Bengal women are worst sufferers: Rahul Gandhi

Bengal women are worst sufferers: Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com19 Apr 2014

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday launched a scathing attack on the ruling Trinamool Congress government in the state saying that the women in Bengal were the worst sufferers despite having a lady chief minister.

Advantage Mamata before Bengal polls

Advantage Mamata before Bengal polls

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

Banerjee has fulfilled two key electoral promises: Ridding Lalgarh of Naxals and bringing peace to Darjeeling