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How the Satyam case unfolded

How the Satyam case unfolded

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

On the basis of the complaint filed by Leena Mangat, the CB-CID had filed an FIR on Jan 9, 2009.

Finally, Trump condemns 'racially motivated' Kansas shooting

Finally, Trump condemns 'racially motivated' Kansas shooting

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

"Recent threats targeting Jewish Community Centers and vandalism of Jewish cemeteries, as well as last week's shooting in Kansas City, remind us that while we may be a nation divided on policies, we are a country that stands united in condemning hate and evil in all its forms," Trump said in his address to the joint session of US Congress.

Agusta case: CBI questions Tyagi, Khaitan

Agusta case: CBI questions Tyagi, Khaitan

Rediff.com4 May 2016

The focus of the questioning is Tyagi's alleged links with Italian middlemen -- Carlo Gerosa and Guido Haschkhe, CBI sources said.

1993 Mumbai blasts death row convict Tahir Merchant dies

1993 Mumbai blasts death row convict Tahir Merchant dies

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

Merchant had arranged the finance for the blasts, and was also linked to conspirators Tiger Memon and Dawood Ibrahim.

TCS, Infosys say they are fully compliant with visa rules

TCS, Infosys say they are fully compliant with visa rules

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa, which allows US employers to temporarily employ foreign workers in speciality occupations

Mudgal panel seeks IPS officer M L Sharma's services for IPL probe

Mudgal panel seeks IPS officer M L Sharma's services for IPL probe

Rediff.com29 Apr 2014

The probe panel, headed by Justice (Retd) Mukul Mudgal, has sought the assistance of a few individuals, including former CBI Special Director M L Sharma, to carry out further investigations into the IPL spot-fixing and betting scandal.

J&K top cop strong contender to head NIA

J&K top cop strong contender to head NIA

Rediff.com13 Jan 2009

Union Home Minister P Chidambaram is also believed to be keen on Raju's appointment. Official sources said the ministry has written to Jammu and Kashmir government seeking release of Raju, who is due to retire on July 31, this year.

Kejriwal askes Jung to start SIT probe on anti-Sikh riots

Kejriwal askes Jung to start SIT probe on anti-Sikh riots

Rediff.com19 Feb 2014

Aam Aadmi Party's convener and former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday requested Lt Governor Najeeb Jung to set in motion the process of setting up the Special Investigation Team for probing the 1984 anti-Sikh riots by officially notifying it.

US: Task force to probe killing of 2 Indians

US: Task force to probe killing of 2 Indians

Rediff.com15 Dec 2007

A special taskforce formed on Saturday to probe the gruesome killing of two Indian doctoral students at their Louisiana State University apartment has launched a massive manhunt for three suspects described as "black men".

People are 'happy' in one month report card: Kejriwal

People are 'happy' in one month report card: Kejriwal

Rediff.com30 Jan 2014

As his government completed one month in power, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday said controversies surrounding the Aam Aadmi Party dispensation never affected its functioning and asserted that his team did a good job in addressing various challenges facing the city.

Corporate lobbyist Deepak Talwar has links with Mallya, says ED

Corporate lobbyist Deepak Talwar has links with Mallya, says ED

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

ED has submitted a chart of total $60.54 million received by the firms directly or indirectly owned by Talwar between April 23, 2008 to February 6, 2009.

Jogi booked after panel rejects tribal status

Jogi booked after panel rejects tribal status

Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

The first chief minister of Chhattisgarh has been booked for allegedly fraudulently obtaining caste certificates, the police said.

Explosive PETN used in Delhi high court blast

Explosive PETN used in Delhi high court blast

Rediff.com7 Sep 2011

Preliminary investigations into the Delhi high court bomb blast have indicated that a nitrate-based explosive was used.

NIA officer shot dead in UP; authorities say it was a 'planned attack'

NIA officer shot dead in UP; authorities say it was a 'planned attack'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2016

Tanzil Ahmad was shot dead by two motorcycle borne persons when he was returning after attending a marriage ceremony with his wife Farzana.

Al-Badr terrorist among 4 killed in J-K encounter

Al-Badr terrorist among 4 killed in J-K encounter

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

Four terrorists were killed on Friday in an encounter with security forces, while another surrendered in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said.

Can Nitish escape blame for Muzaffarpur scandal?

Can Nitish escape blame for Muzaffarpur scandal?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

'These children are wards of the State. They were exploited because the state government and its officials didn't do their jobs.'

Exclusive! Kerry, Burns, Biswal not informed of action against Khobragade

Exclusive! Kerry, Burns, Biswal not informed of action against Khobragade

Rediff.com18 Dec 2013

The investigations into and actions being taken by the US State Department's Diplomatic Security Service against Devyani Khobragade were not shared with Secretary of State John F Kerry, Deputy Secretary of State William Burns, or Assistant Secretary of State for South Asia Nisha Desai Biswal, reveals Rediff.com's Aziz Haniffa from Washington, DC.

At TN officer, son's premises, I-T officials find Rs 30 crore, 5 kg gold

At TN officer, son's premises, I-T officials find Rs 30 crore, 5 kg gold

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

The searches, they said, are related to the department's probe in the biggest haul of cash and gold in Chennai post demonetisation.

Chidambaram conspired with son, says CBI charge sheet

Chidambaram conspired with son, says CBI charge sheet

Rediff.com19 Oct 2019

The chargesheet names 14 accused, including the Congress leader's son Karti Chidambaram, Peter Mukherjea and Indrani Mukerjea.

Facing flak over Kathua, Unnao, BJP leaders assure 'justice will be done'

Facing flak over Kathua, Unnao, BJP leaders assure 'justice will be done'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh said the family of the Kathua rape victim should get justice.

Vyapam scam: Chouhan gives in to pressure, seeks CBI probe

Vyapam scam: Chouhan gives in to pressure, seeks CBI probe

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

Bowing to public outcry, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday said he will request the high court to order a CBI probe into the Vyapam case, including the large number of deaths of people allegedly linked to the scam.

How to reverse the politicisation of the CBI

How to reverse the politicisation of the CBI

Rediff.com26 Dec 2011

It is important it is to set up a Lok Sabha CBI Oversight Committee and give it carefully defined powers to confirm the appointment and removal of a CBI director and to go into the administrative and budgetary aspects of the agency, writes B Raman.

Dealing with bitcoins? Do so at your own risk

Dealing with bitcoins? Do so at your own risk

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

Short-term capital gains tax of 30% is likely to be levied if bitcoin is held for less than three years and 20% if held for longer than 36 months.

D K Shivakumar sent to judicial custody till Oct 1

D K Shivakumar sent to judicial custody till Oct 1

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

Shivakumar, arrested on September 3 by the ED in money laundering case, was produced before the court Tuesday on the expiry of his custodial interrogation.

19-yr-old student linked to Vyapam smothered, reveals autopsy

19-yr-old student linked to Vyapam smothered, reveals autopsy

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

The findings of the autopsy were suggestive of the death being "homicidal", as per the autopsy report issued on January 9, 2012.

Black money: SC irked with Centre for not implementing orders

Black money: SC irked with Centre for not implementing orders

Rediff.com22 Apr 2014

While posting the matter on April 29, the bench asked the Solicitor General to take proper instruction from the Revenue Secretary and also respond "What prevented them (Centre) to comply with the directions."

9 dead, 75 others ill after consuming 'prasad' in K'taka

9 dead, 75 others ill after consuming 'prasad' in K'taka

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

The affected people said they got the smell of kerosene oil in the prasad, but ignored it.

J-K ignored warnings over shifting Pakistan terrorists outside Kashmir

J-K ignored warnings over shifting Pakistan terrorists outside Kashmir

Rediff.com18 Feb 2018

Investigations into the escape of dreaded Lashker-e-Tayiba terrorist Mohammed Naveed Jhatt from a busy hospital has brought to the fore lapses at different stages, especially the failure of the prosecution wing of the Jammu and Kashmir Police as well as the state home department over hurriedly issuing orders for transfer of the accused to a central jail from Kathua in the Jammu region, it has emerged.

This is the first time Headley has spoken before a judge'

This is the first time Headley has spoken before a judge'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2016

'Headley's confirmation of certain aspects of the conspiracy, its planning and what his role was will definitely matter.'

Good behaviour led to Dutt's early release: Maha govt to HC

Good behaviour led to Dutt's early release: Maha govt to HC

Rediff.com17 Jul 2017

The government submitted a report before a bench of Justices R M Savant and Sadhana Jadhav, saying Dutt was granted remission on account of his "good behaviour, discipline and participation in various institutional activities such as physical training, educational programmes and for performing the allotted work".

US govt finds no violations in H1-B visa case: Infosys

US govt finds no violations in H1-B visa case: Infosys

Rediff.com8 Sep 2015

The US had initiated investigation against Infosys and its larger rival Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) for possible violations of H-1B visa rules in June.

What A Dalit Student At Top Mumbai Medical College Endured

What A Dalit Student At Top Mumbai Medical College Endured

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

Not just in the hostel, but in college too, they would block his way in the corridor; snatch his mobile; make him get up from where he was sitting; crowd around him in the mess; drag him into their room and threaten to hit him with a belt.

Autopsy reveals Sherin died of 'homicidal violence'

Autopsy reveals Sherin died of 'homicidal violence'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

Sherin went missing from her home in Richardson on October 7 and her body was found on October 22 in a culvert in suburban Dallas by a cadaver dog after an intense search. The toddler's body was identified days later using her dental records.

Three more Indians face rioting charges in Singapore

Three more Indians face rioting charges in Singapore

Rediff.com11 Dec 2013

Three more Indians, arrested in connection with Singapore's worst outbreak of violence in over 40 years, will face charges today for alleged rioting, a day after 24 of their compatriots were charged.

DON'T Undercount Covid Deaths!

DON'T Undercount Covid Deaths!

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

Experts believe that under-reporting is likely to cause an underestimation of the spread of the disease.

Inside the thriving world of India's private detectives

Inside the thriving world of India's private detectives

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

There's a certain amount of drama to the profession. Sample these taglines: 'We can see the unseen'; 'I can plant my detective in your guest bedroom.' One agency has even ensured that all its phone numbers end in '007'.

Delhi Police orders chargesheets in rape cases within 20 days

Delhi Police orders chargesheets in rape cases within 20 days

Rediff.com3 Jan 2014

Under fire over women's security following the December 16, 2012 gang rape incident, Delhi Police in a landmark decision on Friday announced that chargesheets in rape cases will be filed within 20 days to ensure speedy justice to victims.

Why Modi-Shah got rid of Rawat

Why Modi-Shah got rid of Rawat

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

Inability to take everyone along during his nearly four-year term led to Trivendra Singh Rawat's undoing. He tried to take control of all major departments by holding on to more than 40 of them, but still could not deliver.

Terrorist Syed Salahuddin's son arrested in Kashmir terror funding case

Terrorist Syed Salahuddin's son arrested in Kashmir terror funding case

Rediff.com24 Oct 2017

The agency alleged that Shahid is "one of several Indian contacts of Bhat" who have been in telephonic contact with him to receive the money transfer codes.

Hafiz Saeed's arrest result of US 'great pressure': Trump

Hafiz Saeed's arrest result of US 'great pressure': Trump

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

'After a ten year search, the so-called 'mastermind' of the Mumbai Terror attacks has been arrested in Pakistan. Great pressure has been exerted over the last two years to find him!' said Trump who is scheduled to meet Khan at his Oval Office on Monday, July 22.