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India's biggest corporate scamster is a free man today

India's biggest corporate scamster is a free man today

Rediff.com11 May 2015

Raju and his brother B Rama Raju were told to furnish personal bonds of Rs 100,000 each

Case filed against Bharat Ratna award to Tendulkar

Case filed against Bharat Ratna award to Tendulkar

Rediff.com19 Nov 2013

The government's decision to award the Bharat Ratna to Sachin Tendulkar was drawn to a court in Bihar on Tuesday, with a petitioner challenging the Centre's decision to bestow the honour on the just-retired cricketer, alleging a 'conspiracy' to ignore hockey legend Dhyanchand.

Why was Mithali dropped? COA likely to summon captain Harmanpreet...

Why was Mithali dropped? COA likely to summon captain Harmanpreet...

Rediff.com25 Nov 2018

It is learnt that Committee of Administrators could look into issues like alleged bias in team selection following Mithali Raj's controversial omission for the World T20 semi-final against England.

Why Indians stayed away from festival shopping this year

Why Indians stayed away from festival shopping this year

Rediff.com9 Nov 2018

'In the last 4, 5 years, ever since online companies started online shopping in a big way with heavy discounts, our sales are affected badly.' 'As there is no control over the way the online companies operate, they were able to destroy the domestic retail market to a great extent.'

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.

The game corporate India plays

The game corporate India plays

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

How bridge keeps corporate India sharp and quick-witted.

Identity politics gaining ground in Bengal ahead of polls

Identity politics gaining ground in Bengal ahead of polls

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

Bengal, where the electoral discourse has mostly steered clear of divisive agenda, has been drawn into the vortex with the TMC and the BJP accusing each other of fanning communal sentiments ahead of elections.

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.

Onir to Chief Justice of India: I have become a criminal

Onir to Chief Justice of India: I have become a criminal

Rediff.com14 Jan 2014

In his letter to the Chief Justice, the filmmaker urged the Supreme Court to consider the LGBT community while reviewing the earlier ruling.

Is Nirav Modi in US? Cannot confirm, says state department

Is Nirav Modi in US? Cannot confirm, says state department

Rediff.com2 Mar 2018

The US Department of Justice declined to comment on Modi.

As Net use spreads, cyber crimes up 19 times over 10 years

As Net use spreads, cyber crimes up 19 times over 10 years

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

Obscenity, cheating and sexual exploitation are India's leading cyber crimes, reports Chaitanya Mallapur.

Harmanpreet 'manipulative, undeserving captain': Mithali's manager

Harmanpreet 'manipulative, undeserving captain': Mithali's manager

Rediff.com24 Nov 2018

India women's team skipper Harmanpreet Kaur faced backlash from Mithali Raj's manager.

Herald case: SC to consider early hearing of Sonia, Rahul plea

Herald case: SC to consider early hearing of Sonia, Rahul plea

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

The Supreme Court on Thursday said it will consider the pleas of Congress President Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi that their appeals against the Delhi high court verdict, refusing to quash summons issued to them in the National Herald case, be heard on Friday.

Now Laxmi Vilas Bank under RBI scanner for bad loans

Now Laxmi Vilas Bank under RBI scanner for bad loans

Rediff.com29 Sep 2019

The PCA plan covers various suggestions or measures to recover non-performing assets (NPAs), reduce costs, boost capital, downsize risk-weighted assets, and improve profitability, among others. The LVB management is in the process of implementing all of these, said sources.

All Indians can now buy land in Jammu and Kashmir

All Indians can now buy land in Jammu and Kashmir

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

Before repeal of Article 370 and Article 35-A in August last year, non-residents could not buy any immovable property in Jammu and Kashmir. However, the fresh changes have paved the way for non-residents to buy land in the union territory.

Colour of criminality given to banking transactions: Nirav Modi to court

Colour of criminality given to banking transactions: Nirav Modi to court

Rediff.com5 Jan 2019

Modi also reiterated that he cannot return to India due to safety concerns and also because his case has been politicised.

The two New Year wishes for India

The two New Year wishes for India

Rediff.com2 Jan 2016

Great improvements in education and healthcare are the need of the hour.

HC notice to Swamy on pleas of Sonia, Rahul in Herald case

HC notice to Swamy on pleas of Sonia, Rahul in Herald case

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

The Delhi high court on issued notice to BJP leader Subramanian Swamy on a batch of petitions filed by Congress President Sonia Gandhi and others in the case of alleged cheating and misappropriation of funds in acquiring ownership of the now-defunct daily National Herald.

ASK ANU: 'I lost my parents. I feel alone'

ASK ANU: 'I lost my parents. I feel alone'

Rediff.com18 May 2021

Mind coach and NLP practitioner Anu Krishna guides readers on how to prioritise mental health and take control of one's life.

A Beautiful Childhood Made From Shankar's Fairies

A Beautiful Childhood Made From Shankar's Fairies

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

'My Nani passed away in January 2016 and the house belonged to her and my Nana.' 'After they passed away, the family decided to sell the house.' 'My mother's immediate response was that we have to make a film in this house before it was sold.'

When it comes to Ponzi schemes, India's regulators have miles to go

When it comes to Ponzi schemes, India's regulators have miles to go

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

NBFCs which have not met Sebi criteria will face tough action.

Herald case: Congress may knock SC doors to get HC judge's remarks expunged

Herald case: Congress may knock SC doors to get HC judge's remarks expunged

Rediff.com19 Dec 2015

The Congress may approach the Supreme Court seeking expunction of some adverse remarks made by the Delhi high court in the National Herald Case in which Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi are among the accused.

IPL betting: ED nabs bookie; conducts searches in multiple cities

IPL betting: ED nabs bookie; conducts searches in multiple cities

Rediff.com22 May 2015

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday arrested a suspected Delhi-based bookie after launching searches in multiple cities.

Just who is Nirav Modi?

Just who is Nirav Modi?

Rediff.com16 Feb 2018

No one knows where billionaire Nirav Modi emerged from. What is known is that when he came (back) to India, he cut his teeth in the diamond business under the tutelage of his jeweller uncle. Then he began to build a glittering international brand. Soon even Hollywood stars like Kate Winslet and Dakota Johnson were walking the red carpet showing off Nirav Modi jewels.

Modi, Jaitley must fix the economy jat pat!

Modi, Jaitley must fix the economy jat pat!

Rediff.com25 Sep 2017

'The hour is very late, and the choice between triumph and tragedy knocks at our door,' says Ajay Shah.

Why ED is the best bet for Kochars to get out of mess

Why ED is the best bet for Kochars to get out of mess

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

The agency's poor track record in convictions is the only light at the end of a rather long tunnel for the couple, observes Shyamal Majumdar.

'Strange' for Australians asking fans not to boo Smith, Warner: Bairstow

'Strange' for Australians asking fans not to boo Smith, Warner: Bairstow

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

Australians asking fans at the ICC World Cup to stop booing David Warner and Steve Smith is "a bit strange" as their former coach Darren Lehmann had once told supporters to jeer England's Stuart Broad, the hosts' batsman Jonny Bairstow said.

Portraits from the farmers march in Delhi

Portraits from the farmers march in Delhi

Rediff.com1 Dec 2018

Banded under the All India Kisan Sangharsh Coordination Committee, which claims to be an umbrella body of 207 organisations of farmers and agricultural workers, thousands of farmers arrived in Delhi on Thursday, on trains, buses and other modes of transport. The AIKSCC was formed under the aegis of All India Kisan Sabha and other Left-affiliated farmers' bodies in June 2017, following protests by farmers in states such as Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh for debt relief and remunerative prices. On Friday, they marched to Parliament demanding for loan waivers and increased remuneration. Adnan Abidi/Reuters was able to photograph different farmers participating in the rally. The one takeaway: They may all look very different, but their woes are all the same.

Harshad Mehta's brother, 8 SBI officials acquitted in 1992 securities scam

Harshad Mehta's brother, 8 SBI officials acquitted in 1992 securities scam

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

Justice Shalini Phansalkar Joshi, who presides over the special court set up for cases related to the 1992 securities scam, said in her judgment last week that there was no hesitation in holding that that the prosecution had failed to prove the case beyond reasonable doubt.

Here is why advocate Salve deemed Dhoni corrupt...

Here is why advocate Salve deemed Dhoni corrupt...

Rediff.com28 Mar 2014

Advocate Harish Salve, who argued in the Supreme Court on Thursday that India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni was guilty of corrupt conduct, tweeted on Friday stating his reasons for terming Dhoni corrupt.

Steeplechase row: No medal upgrade for India, Bahrain gold reinstated

Steeplechase row: No medal upgrade for India, Bahrain gold reinstated

Rediff.com28 Sep 2014

India's hopes of a medal in the women's 3000m steeplechase were dashed on Sunday after Bahrain's Ruth Jebet was reinstated as the gold medal-winner following a review, a decision which the Indian contingent plans to challenge in front of "higher authorities".

Abu Salem gets 7-year jail term in fake passport case

Abu Salem gets 7-year jail term in fake passport case

Rediff.com28 Nov 2013

The 3rd special court Judge for CBI cases, M V Ramana Naidu had on November 18 held the underworld don guilty under different sections of Indian Penal Code (IPC) for obtaining a passport under a fictitious name and address, from Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh.

'Article 370 does not make a difference one way or other'

'Article 370 does not make a difference one way or other'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

'You haven't heard a peep out of Kashmir so what is going to erupt? What repercussion will be (there) in long term, you will have to (wait) and see'

Bank frauds: SBI sought issuance of 147 Look Out Circulars

Bank frauds: SBI sought issuance of 147 Look Out Circulars

Rediff.com8 Sep 2019

Between April and August, it issued request seeking LoC against 147 individuals to prevent them from leaving the country, the bank said in response to a Right to Information query filed by Pune-based activist Vihar Durve.

Italy's decision on marines a diplomatic tragedy: Chandy

Italy's decision on marines a diplomatic tragedy: Chandy

Rediff.com13 Mar 2013

Terming Italy's decision not to send back its two marines as a "diplomatic tragedy," Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy on Wednesday said it is the responsibility of the Centre to bring them back to India.

10 Films that Amazed Me at Cannes

10 Films that Amazed Me at Cannes

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

Aseem Chhabra lists 10 of his favourite films that played in various sections at the 74th Cannes Film Festival.

'Trinamool will get 50% of the votes'

'Trinamool will get 50% of the votes'

Rediff.com1 May 2021

'The BJP will get the lion's share of the Opposition vote. I would give the Congress-Left around 15 per cent.'

'No one expects a girl to race!'

'No one expects a girl to race!'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

Mumbai teenager Aashi Hanspal is a rising star in motorsport.

ED summons Chanda Kochhar on May 3

ED summons Chanda Kochhar on May 3

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

ED orders Chanda Kochhar to appear with asset lists also provide income-tax returns in her individual capacity and of companies if she was a director or held any position.

SC notice to lawyer who claimed conspiracy to frame CJI

SC notice to lawyer who claimed conspiracy to frame CJI

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

Lawyer Utsav Singh Bains claimed that he was offered Rs 1.5 crore to represent a former apex court woman employee and arrange a presser against the CJI at the Press Club of India in New Delhi.