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Officer who headed 2G, CWG probes gets BJP ticket from Sarojini Nagar

Officer who headed 2G, CWG probes gets BJP ticket from Sarojini Nagar

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

He was permanently absorbed into the ED cadre in 2014 and has headed some high-profile investigations into the 2G spectrum allocation case, the 2010 Commonwealth Games, the money laundering cases against former Union finance minister P Chidambaram and his son Karti Chidambaram, Andhra Pradesh chief minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy and former Jharkhand chief minister Madhu Koda, the Aircel Maxis and VVIP choppers case.

Will govt succeed in collecting Rs 9 trillion in tax arrears?

Will govt succeed in collecting Rs 9 trillion in tax arrears?

Rediff.com4 May 2020

The Vivaad se Vishwas Tak scheme will be one area where some much-needed revenue can be collected by the government. The scheme can be more successful if some specific steps are taken, says investment advisor Harsh Roongta. This results in a very high tax demand. Investment advisor Harsh Roongta takes you through the maze of appeals and counter appeals.

Amravati violence: Ex-Maha minister Anil Bonde, 13 others arrested

Amravati violence: Ex-Maha minister Anil Bonde, 13 others arrested

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

Besides Bonde, Amravati district BJP president Nivedita Chaudhary, city Mayor Chetan Gawande, BJP state spokesperson Shivrai Kulkarni were also arrested.

Expressing views different from govt's not sedition: SC

Expressing views different from govt's not sedition: SC

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

The top court was hearing a plea which referred to his statement on restoring Article 370, which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir, and contended it clearly amounts to a seditious act and therefore he is liable to be punished under section 124-A of the IPC.

Looking at how best to sort out Cairn arbitration: Sitharaman

Looking at how best to sort out Cairn arbitration: Sitharaman

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday reiterated that an international arbitration ruling on India's sovereign right to taxation sets the wrong precedent, but said the government is looking at how best it can sort out the issue arising out of New Delhi being ordered to return $1.2 billion plus interest and cost to UK's Cairn Energy Plc. The government, which participated in an international arbitration brought by the Scottish firm against being taxed retrospectively, has appealed against The Hague based tribunal's ruling asking the government to return the value of shares expropriated and liquidated, tax refunds withheld and dividend seized to recover a wrongly levied retroactive tax demand.

'It is political communalism'

'It is political communalism'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

'The violence in Bangladesh has been used as an excuse to start violence by communal political fanatics.'

'Remarks on Prophet Mohammed have crossed red line'

'Remarks on Prophet Mohammed have crossed red line'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

'Prime Minister Narendra Modiji must personally intervene in the matter to make it clear to his officials and the rank-and-file that communal abuse should now stop'

2nd Test: Brathwaite 99 not out as Windies close on 287-7

2nd Test: Brathwaite 99 not out as Windies close on 287-7

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

Sri Lanka opening bowler Suranga Lakmal made early inroads, taking the wickets of John Campbell (5) and Nkrumah Bonner (0) in the morning session and piling on the pressure with six successive maidens.

SC to hear Jamiat plea over Jahangirpuri demolitions on May 9

SC to hear Jamiat plea over Jahangirpuri demolitions on May 9

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

Status quo to be maintained till further order..., the court said.

Mumbai building collapse: Man survives, but loses 9 family members

Mumbai building collapse: Man survives, but loses 9 family members

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

He is now left with his 16-year-old son, who also had a miraculous escape as had gone out to buy some medicine when the tragedy struck.

PIX: Karishma Tanna, Laxmi Raai watch a film

PIX: Karishma Tanna, Laxmi Raai watch a film

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

Guess which film these stars are watching.

Direct tax collection inches closer to revised Budget target for 2021-21

Direct tax collection inches closer to revised Budget target for 2021-21

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

Providing comfort to the government on the revenue front amid fiscal stress, direct tax collection is moving closer to the revised Budget target for 2021-21 and may get a further thrust from the last instalment of the advance tax payment, the deadline for which ended on Monday. The contraction in net direct tax collection narrowed to 5 per cent year-on-year as on March 15 compared to a 9 per cent decline seen in January. In absolute terms, net collection stood at Rs 8.2 trillion against Rs 8.67 trillion in the same period last year, according to the provisional numbers shared by a government official.

'Gurumurthy must be sacked from RBI'

'Gurumurthy must be sacked from RBI'

Rediff.com27 May 2022

'For a responsible person like him to utter such nonsense is shameful.' 'He is not fit to be a director on the RBI central board.'

BJP, Nishad Party, Apna Dal to fight UP polls together

BJP, Nishad Party, Apna Dal to fight UP polls together

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

The BJP and the Nishad Party will contest the upcoming assembly polls together in Uttar Pradesh and will work towards forming the next government in the state, Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Friday.

NCB officials attacked during raid in Mumbai; 3 held

NCB officials attacked during raid in Mumbai; 3 held

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

As the NCB team reached Bhagat Singh Nagar locality in Goregaon, around 50 people, including women, gathered there and later attacked members of the central anti-narcotics agency, the official said.

Hindus, Muslims exchange hugs in Jahangirpuri; life yet to be normal

Hindus, Muslims exchange hugs in Jahangirpuri; life yet to be normal

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

Hemmed in by barricades and police and paramilitary swarming all over the place, the troubled Jahangirpuri on Friday showed signs of returning to normalcy, with the local peace committee calling for communal harmony and members of the warring communities embracing each other, agreeing to let bygones be bygones.

Congress claims 14 kids died in Bhopal hospital blaze, demands probe

Congress claims 14 kids died in Bhopal hospital blaze, demands probe

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

Opposition Congress on Wednesday claimed a total of 14 children died at the Madhya Pradesh government-run Kamla Nehru children's hospital in Bhopal in the last 48 hours, contrary to the state government's claim that only four infants lost their lives in the November 8 blaze, and demanded a probe by a sitting judge of the high court.

Under Jal Jeevan Mission, 5 cr houses got water connection: Modi

Under Jal Jeevan Mission, 5 cr houses got water connection: Modi

Rediff.com2 Oct 2021

Speaking after interacting with gram panchayats and pani samitis/village water and sanitation committees (VWSC) on the Jal Jeevan Mission, Modi said the mission is not just about bringing water to people but it is also a decentralisation movement that is village and women-driven.

BJP will come down to its 2012 tally of 47 in UP, says SP Maurya

BJP will come down to its 2012 tally of 47 in UP, says SP Maurya

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

The Bharatiya Janata Party in Uttar Pradesh will be reduced to its 2012 tally of 47 or thereabouts as the wind is blowing in favour of the Akhilesh Yadav-led coalition this election, says Swami Prasad Maurya who left the saffron party to join the Samajwadi Party last month.

Party united more than ever, says AAP amid infighting reports

Party united more than ever, says AAP amid infighting reports

Rediff.com1 May 2017

Amid claims of Kumar Vishwas trying to separate the AAP, Kejriwal issued a tweet saying that the former was like his brother.

Ram Mandir construction put on hold amid LAC face-off

Ram Mandir construction put on hold amid LAC face-off

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

The trust said that the situation at the India-China border is "serious" and defending the country is "most important".

Tripura violence: SC stays criminal proceedings against scribes, media house

Tripura violence: SC stays criminal proceedings against scribes, media house

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

The top court also stayed the proceedings against a third journalist, an associate editor in the same media house, who was recently summoned by the police in connection with the reports on violence.

Kamala Mills fire: Trying to save aunt, 2 brothers lose their lives

Kamala Mills fire: Trying to save aunt, 2 brothers lose their lives

Rediff.com29 Dec 2017

The deceased Dhairya Lalani, 26, and Vishwa Lalani, 23, and their aunt Pramila Kenia had gone to the pub on Thursday night to celebrate Khushbu's 29th birthday, a close friend of the Lalani family said.

Pink Ball Test: Will Kohli's wait for 71st ton end at Chinnaswamy?

Pink Ball Test: Will Kohli's wait for 71st ton end at Chinnaswamy?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

Virat Kohli would hope for a turnaround when India take on an under-prepared Sri Lanka in the second Test in Bengaluru

Rape case: Anurag Kashyap summoned by cops on Oct 1

Rape case: Anurag Kashyap summoned by cops on Oct 1

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

Mumbai Police have issued summons to filmmaker Anurag Kashyap in connection with a rape case filed against him by actress Payal Ghosh, an official said on Wednesday.

Cairn says taking action to access $1.2 bn arbitration award against India

Cairn says taking action to access $1.2 bn arbitration award against India

Rediff.com11 May 2021

Cairn has already taken steps to have the arbitration award recognised in nine major jurisdictions such as the US, UK, France, the Netherlands, Singapore and Canada's Quebec province, where Indian sovereign assets have been identified. It hasn't said what it might go after but assets could include Air India's planes, vessels belonging to the Shipping Corporation of India and property owned by state banks.

26/11: 'Police had general inputs about possible targets'

26/11: 'Police had general inputs about possible targets'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

Nangre Patil said the Mumbai cops were trained to handle law and order situations, the underworld and other sorts of criminals, but a 26/11-like terror attack was never anticipated.

Modi, like Mahatma Gandhi, deeply understands Indian society: Rajnath

Modi, like Mahatma Gandhi, deeply understands Indian society: Rajnath

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

Speaking at length about the last two decades of Modi's political journey, Singh said, "A true leadership is identified by its intent and integrity and in both cases, Modiji is 24-carat gold. There is not a single stain of corruption on him even after being the head of a government for 20 years."

Ram Temple construction work in full swing: Trust secy

Ram Temple construction work in full swing: Trust secy

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

Construction work on the Ram temple in Ayodhya is going on in full swing and a part of construction is likely to be completed by October this year, said general secretary of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Champat Rai on Monday.

Mathews to miss Test series against Proteas

Mathews to miss Test series against Proteas

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

Sri Lanka will arrive in South Africa on Saturday, with the first Test in Pretoria starting on Boxing Day. The second will be in Johannesburg from January 3.

Bhupendra Patel to take oath as 17th Gujarat CM today

Bhupendra Patel to take oath as 17th Gujarat CM today

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

The party's CM choice came as a surprise for many as the low-profile, first-time legislator was not seen to be among the top contenders for the post.

Javed Akhtar draws flak for comparing RSS to Taliban, security upped

Javed Akhtar draws flak for comparing RSS to Taliban, security upped

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

A Maharashtra Bharatiya Janata Party MLA over the weekend hit out at Akhtar and said no film involving him will be allowed to be screened till he apologises for his remarks.

Row over dancer not allowed to perform at Kerala temple

Row over dancer not allowed to perform at Kerala temple

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

The issue of denial of permission to Mansiya V P to perform Bharatanatyam at Koodalmanikyam temple, Irinjalakuda in Thrissur district has become a matter of debate in the state.

Land grabbing charges: Champat Rai given clean chit

Land grabbing charges: Champat Rai given clean chit

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

The Bijnor police has junked a noted journalist's allegation of land grabbing in Nagina town near here against Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Kshetra trust general secretary and Champat Rai.

Day-night Test: Shami, Bumrah shine on opening day

Day-night Test: Shami, Bumrah shine on opening day

Rediff.com12 Mar 2022

Bowlers dominated the day with 16 wickets falling in the entire day.

Ram temple trust received around Rs 100 cr donation

Ram temple trust received around Rs 100 cr donation

Rediff.com17 Jan 2021

The Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra trust is conducting a mass contact and contribution campaign for the construction of the grand temple in Ayodhya which began on January 15 and will go on till February 27.

Card users may have to bear cost of RBI's new norms

Card users may have to bear cost of RBI's new norms

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

The recent Reserve Bank of India (RBI) norms on tokenisation services, which will be offered by card networks, are likely to result in merchants and payment aggregators incurring a cost as they have to pay a fee to the networks. The merchants and the payment aggregators, in turn, may pass on the cost to the customers. The norms, which were issued by the banking regulator released on September 7, allow card networks like Visa and Mastercard to offer the tokenisation service.

Pant steals show on Day 1 of Kohli's 100th Test

Pant steals show on Day 1 of Kohli's 100th Test

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

Images from Day 1 of the first Test between India and Sri Lanka, at Mohali, on Friday.

Rohit's Team India ready to dish out stellar show in Kohli's 100th Test

Rohit's Team India ready to dish out stellar show in Kohli's 100th Test

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

This is his 'Test' and for Kohli, a century to mark a 'century' is something he would be craving

Forces with colonial mindset, with FoE, hampering India's growth: Modi

Forces with colonial mindset, with FoE, hampering India's growth: Modi

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said India's growth story is being disrupted by forces with a colonial mindset, including in the name of freedom of expression.