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Will have to tell CBI details of UP alliance: Akhilesh on raids

Will have to tell CBI details of UP alliance: Akhilesh on raids

Rediff.com6 Jan 2019

He said the BJP is leaving a "culture", which may be used against it in the future.

HC refuses to stay MP Adhir Chowdhury's eviction from government bungalow

HC refuses to stay MP Adhir Chowdhury's eviction from government bungalow

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

Chowdhury, a Lok Sabha member, had moved the court against the February 1 order dismissing his plea against the eviction, following which the authorities concerned had disconnected water and power supply to his ministerial bungalow at 14, New Moti Bagh.

Money laundering case: Samir Bhujbal sent to ED custody till Feb 8

Money laundering case: Samir Bhujbal sent to ED custody till Feb 8

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

A day after Nationalist Congress Party leader Samir Bhujbal was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering case, the former member of Parliament was on Tuesday sent to the agency's custody until February 8 by a special PMLA court in Mumbai.

Even Pakistan's growth rate is ahead of India's

Even Pakistan's growth rate is ahead of India's

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

'Misplaced national priorities have brought the economy to a cul-de-sac,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

ED issues fresh notice to Robert Vadra-linked firm in land deal case

ED issues fresh notice to Robert Vadra-linked firm in land deal case

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

The ED said the firm, Ms Skylight Hospitality, has been given two weeks time to furnish financial statements and other documents of the firm to the investigating officer of the case.

Why ABVP is gunning for this Goa professor

Why ABVP is gunning for this Goa professor

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

'If we encourage such forces, then tomorrow they will try to intimidate every teacher who doesn't teach their idea of what is right and wrong.'

Chidambaram denied anticipatory bail; CBI, ED teams visit his home

Chidambaram denied anticipatory bail; CBI, ED teams visit his home

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

The Central Bureau of Investigation had registered an FIR on May 15, 2017 alleging irregularities in the Foreign Investment Promotion Board clearance granted to the media group for receiving overseas funds of Rs 305 crore in 2007 during Chidambaram's tenure as finance minister.

No role in excluding Chandy from PM's event: Centre

No role in excluding Chandy from PM's event: Centre

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

Home Minister Rajnath Singh said it was a 'needless' controversy and the decision on the invite was taken by Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalana Yogam, an organisation of Ezhava community which was organising the event.

3 activists sent back home from Pune, kept under house arrest

3 activists sent back home from Pune, kept under house arrest

Rediff.com30 Aug 2018

Varavara Rao reached home in Hyderabad on Thursday morning, while activists Vernon Gonsalves and Arun Ferreira, were sent to Mumbai by road.

AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan arrested again

AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan arrested again

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

Khan claimed that he was called for a 'general discussion' at the DCP office but was arrested.

With 147:42 votes Parliament passes anti-terror bill

With 147:42 votes Parliament passes anti-terror bill

Rediff.com3 Aug 2019

Opposition parties slammed the amendment, saying the new law was "draconian" and could be misused against anyone opposed to the ruling establishment.

'JNU decision to fine and rusticate students unacceptable'

'JNU decision to fine and rusticate students unacceptable'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

"The JNUSU rejects the punishment handed down by the administration on the basis of a farcical committee!" Kanhaiya tweeted.

Amendments to UAPA passed in LS after heated debate

Amendments to UAPA passed in LS after heated debate

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

Shah said the BJP-led government had only brought an amendment to the law which was enacted by thr Congress and whose provisions were later made stringent.

Ajit Singh finally vacates govt bungalow, yet to pay fine

Ajit Singh finally vacates govt bungalow, yet to pay fine

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

After 118 days of unauthorised stay and a bitter stand-off with the government, former union Minister Ajit Singh today finally vacated the 12 Tughlaq Road bungalow in New Delhi.

ED arrests Chidambaram in INX Media case

ED arrests Chidambaram in INX Media case

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

Chidambaram, 74, was arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation on August 21 and is lodged in Tihar jail under judicial custody in the corruption case.

Rajya Sabha approves bill to give more powers to NIA

Rajya Sabha approves bill to give more powers to NIA

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

Shah defended the government for not filing an appeal against the acquittal of all four accused, including the radical right-wing's Swami Aseemanand, in the 2007 Samjhauta Express blasts case.

'It's time for my mother and every detainee to come home'

'It's time for my mother and every detainee to come home'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

'It is an uncomfortable situation for a woman.' 'She has been on her own, separated from family.' 'That is the point of isolating her -- breaking her to a point where she bends to their will.'

India doesn't require lessons on freedom of press from NYT: CBI

India doesn't require lessons on freedom of press from NYT: CBI

Rediff.com16 Jun 2017

CBI's press information officer and spokesman R K Gaur said the editorial "gives the impression" that action is not being taken against other big loan defaulters and that the raids on NDTV's founders were a part of a "vendetta" against the broadcaster.

Sonia, Rahul never interfered in any defence deal: Antony

Sonia, Rahul never interfered in any defence deal: Antony

Rediff.com31 Dec 2018

Shah said the 'friendship' between Christian Michel, the alleged middleman in the deal, and Congress' top leadership is 'time tested and deep'.

Paper ballots, pre-poll alliances: Congress's resolutions at 84th plenary

Paper ballots, pre-poll alliances: Congress's resolutions at 84th plenary

Rediff.com17 Mar 2018

This, the Congress said in its political resolution, was necessary as there were misgivings on the 'misuse' of EVMs to 'manipulate the outcome contrary to popular verdict.' The resolution called for reverting to the old practice of paper ballot as adopted by other major democracies to help restore the credibility of the electoral process.

Street fight, not social media: Sonia's revival plan

Street fight, not social media: Sonia's revival plan

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

Congress president implored the party to have a 'concrete agitational agenda' to go directly to the people instead of merely being aggressive on social media.

PM lauds army's surgical strikes, likens it to Israel's exploits

PM lauds army's surgical strikes, likens it to Israel's exploits

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

Modi said that unlike previous governments who had duped the ex-servicemen, his government had fulfilled its promise of One-Rank, One-Pension.

Will take action on Dhingra panel's findings on Vadra: Khattar

Will take action on Dhingra panel's findings on Vadra: Khattar

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

Khattar noted that the court has not given permission to make the report of the commission public.

Can Karnataka's decision to move SC against acquittal thwart Jaya's plans?

Can Karnataka's decision to move SC against acquittal thwart Jaya's plans?

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

Karnataka's SLP against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa's acquittal has as much for the legal community across the country, as its electoral fallout may have for the political fraternity, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Chidambaram files fresh plea in SC challenging arrest

Chidambaram files fresh plea in SC challenging arrest

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

He said the plea pertained to his liberty, which was 'illegally curtailed'.

FM seeks Cong support to GST, says India can touch 9% growth

FM seeks Cong support to GST, says India can touch 9% growth

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

Jaitley has pledged to narrow the deficit to 3.9 per cent of GDP in this fiscal year from 4.0 per cent in 2014/15.

ED conducts raids in land grab case involving firm linked to Vadra

ED conducts raids in land grab case involving firm linked to Vadra

Rediff.com6 May 2016

Vadra has denied any wrongdoing even as Congress party called the action 'sheer political vendetta'.

Hearing on defamation plea of Doval's son against magazine on Jan 30

Hearing on defamation plea of Doval's son against magazine on Jan 30

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

Doval had moved court against the magazine, the author of the article Kaushal Shroff and Congress leader Jairam Ramesh for holding a press conference on January 17 reiterating the 'baseless and unfounded facts' as narrated in the article.

Sonia, Rahul Gandhi granted bail in National Herald case

Sonia, Rahul Gandhi granted bail in National Herald case

Rediff.com19 Dec 2015

The Congress chief and her son were given bail on furnishing a personal bond of Rs 50,000 and one surety each. Three others including Motilal Vora, Oscar Fernandes and Suman Dubey were also granted bail.

NSA Doval's son accuses magazine, Jairam Ramesh of defamation, moves court

NSA Doval's son accuses magazine, Jairam Ramesh of defamation, moves court

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

The article claimed that Vivek Doval was running a hedge fund whose promoters are of dubious antecedents.

In 2009, Maharashtra minister was a BA; in 2014, he's passed Std V

In 2009, Maharashtra minister was a BA; in 2014, he's passed Std V

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

AAP dared the BJP to arrest Lonikar and make him tour the institutes from where he got his degrees.

It has become fashion for BJP to stall development: Rahul in Amethi

It has become fashion for BJP to stall development: Rahul in Amethi

Rediff.com19 May 2015

Gandhi said when the Congress was in power, the Opposition would allege that all money was going to Amethi and now they say nothing has been done here.

SC terms order extending protection to Teesta as a 'mistake'

SC terms order extending protection to Teesta as a 'mistake'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

The Supreme Court on Monday termed as "mistake" its earlier order extending interim protection from arrest granted to Teesta Setalvad and her husband, indicating that the relief was granted by a two-judge bench earlier instead of three.

HC orders CBI probe into graft charges against TN CM

HC orders CBI probe into graft charges against TN CM

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

The court order is seen as a major embarrassment for the AIADMK as Palaniswami will be the first chief minister in the state to face a CBI probe over corruption charges.

Modi govt is about event management, creating false impressions: Sinha

Modi govt is about event management, creating false impressions: Sinha

Rediff.com22 Dec 2018

'Modi has given India its 'lost half-decade'. Elect him again and by 2024 it will be a lost decade'

Now, Allahabad University student leader claims she's being 'hounded'

Now, Allahabad University student leader claims she's being 'hounded'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2016

Allahabad University Students Union President Richa Singh has alleged that the varsity's vice-chancellor was trying to "expel" her for opposing Bharatiya Janata Party MP Yogi Adityanath's programme in the campus, and has sought the President's intervention in the matter.

All you need to know about the new BCCI boss

All you need to know about the new BCCI boss

Rediff.com4 Oct 2015

Shashank Manohar, who took over as the 36th president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), is known for his integrity and regains control of the country's richest sporting body at a time when cricket's image has been tarnished by the spot-fixing scandal and intense factionalism.

HC stays Himachal CM Virbhadra Singh arrest in assets case

HC stays Himachal CM Virbhadra Singh arrest in assets case

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

The Himachal Pradesh High Court on Thursday restrained the Central Bureau of Investigation from arresting Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh and his wife Pratibha Singh in connection with the disproportionate assets case but allowed the enquiry in the matter to proceed.

As Himachal CM celebrated daughter's wedding, CBI raided his residence

As Himachal CM celebrated daughter's wedding, CBI raided his residence

Rediff.com26 Sep 2015

Congress termed the raids as highly vindictive and said it is part of "PM Narendra Modi's hate agenda and political vendetta against the Congress and its leaders".

CBI arrests Kejriwal's principal secy, 4 others for graft

CBI arrests Kejriwal's principal secy, 4 others for graft

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

CBI sources said that Kumar has been charged with abusing his official position to award contracts to M/s Endeavour Systems Pvt Ltd and securing government tenders worth Rs 9.5 crore between 2007 and 2014 for the company.