News for 'anti-corruption'

Sri Lanka player found guilty of match-fixing

Sri Lanka player found guilty of match-fixing

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

Zoysa was provisionally suspended in October 2018 and charged with three offences under the ICC's anti-corruption code

BJP has booked all choppers, may call LS polls in Dec, says Mamata

BJP has booked all choppers, may call LS polls in Dec, says Mamata

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday said that the Bharatiya Janata Party might conduct the Lok Sabha polls in December itself, claiming that all choppers have been booked by the saffron party for campaigning.

Anti-corruption party in full swing at Ramlila Ground

Anti-corruption party in full swing at Ramlila Ground

Rediff.com4 Jun 2011

Sahim Salim captures the mood at Ramlila Ground where Baba Ramdev launched his indefinite fast against corruption and black money on Saturday.

'Being non-corrupt not same as being anti-corrupt'

'Being non-corrupt not same as being anti-corrupt'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2011

'Kerala may have the worst physical infrastructure -- potholed roads to overflowing drains -- of the four major southern states, but does anybody care? Given all this you may think Kerala's voters lack any options come Election Day. That would be a mistake.'

Pakistani umpire Asad Rauf passes away

Pakistani umpire Asad Rauf passes away

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

Asad Rauf passed away due to a cardiac arrest in Lahore.

India, US, 12 other IPEF members ink pact

India, US, 12 other IPEF members ink pact

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

India, the US and 12 other members of the IPEF grouping have signed a supply chain resilience agreement that would help mitigate risks of economic disruptions from supply chain shocks and improve crisis coordination. The agreement would help member countries like India to reduce their dependence on China and provide timely information to the IPEF member countries about potential supply disruptions. The COVID outbreak severely disrupted the global supply chain, as most countries were dependent on China for various products like pharma raw materials.

Won't arrest Naidu in FiberNet case till Oct 18: Andhra police to SC

Won't arrest Naidu in FiberNet case till Oct 18: Andhra police to SC

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

The Andhra Pradesh police on Friday told the Supreme Court they will not arrest Telugu Desam Party chief N Chandrababu Naidu in the FiberNet case till October 18 due to the pendency his petition related to the Skill Development Corporation scam in the apex court.

Former Zimbabwe captain Heath Streak dies at 49

Former Zimbabwe captain Heath Streak dies at 49

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

The 49-year-old announced his retirement at the age of 31, in 2005. Streak still remains the only Zimbabwe bowler with more than 100 Test and over 200 ODI wickets.

NCP leader Khadse's son-in-law out on bail in money-laundering case

NCP leader Khadse's son-in-law out on bail in money-laundering case

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

Chaudhari was released from Arthur Road Jail in central Mumbai after completion of formalities, including furnishing of a cash bail of Rs 1 lakh, his lawyer Mohan Tekavde said.

How Can Congress Defeat Modi?

How Can Congress Defeat Modi?

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

The most important lesson is that you have to build your political proposition, and sell it yourself. You can't leave it to the courts, media, NGOs and civil society and expect them to play the role of the Opposition. That's precisely what Mr Modi's challengers have been doing and we know the results, notes Shekhar Gupta.

Why this Pakistan cricketer didn't report spot-fixing approach

Why this Pakistan cricketer didn't report spot-fixing approach

Rediff.com27 Feb 2021

Pakistan batsman Umar Akmal on Saturday claimed that he did not report to Pakistan Cricket Board about the spot-fixing approach made to him which led to his ban last year as he thought the information would not remain confidential.

CBI registers FIR against Manish Sisodia in 'snooping case'

CBI registers FIR against Manish Sisodia in 'snooping case'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

The agency has booked Sisodia, a 1992-batch IRS officer Sukesh Kumar Jain who was then secretary of vigilance, retired CISF DIG Rakesh Kumar Sinha who was working as special advisor to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and joint director in the Feedback Unit, they said.

Over Rs 2.31 cr, 1 kg gold found in basement of Rajasthan govt building

Over Rs 2.31 cr, 1 kg gold found in basement of Rajasthan govt building

Rediff.com20 May 2023

According to officials, seven employees of the Yojna Bhawan having access to the basement have been detained for questioning.

Court lets off 3 arrested by Telangana police for 'bid to lure TRS MLAs'

Court lets off 3 arrested by Telangana police for 'bid to lure TRS MLAs'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

A local court in Hyderabad has rejected the remand of three people who were arrested by Cyberabad Police on charges of allegedly trying to coax four TRS legislators into defecting, over not following the procedure of issuing a notice before the arrest.

CBI probes irregularities in construction of Kejriwal's home

CBI probes irregularities in construction of Kejriwal's home

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

The ruling Aam Admi Party in Delhi rejected the allegation of any wrongdoing and accused the BJP of "using all its power to finish AAP".

Controversy as betting companies sponsor PSL teams

Controversy as betting companies sponsor PSL teams

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

A huge controversy erupted after the Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchises flouted strict Islamic laws by promoting surrogate advertisements of off-shore online betting platforms.

'Will Lalu, Raja, Chidambaram EVER allow an anti-corruption law?'

'Will Lalu, Raja, Chidambaram EVER allow an anti-corruption law?'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2011

Slamming the new Lokpal Bill, Anna Hazare on Friday said the government should involve people in lawmaking and invoked Rajiv Gandhi's name to tell the Congress-led dispensation that he had written to all village heads before coming out with the Panchayati Raj Bill.

No action against corruption even after 2 weeks: Pilot's fresh attack on Gehlot

No action against corruption even after 2 weeks: Pilot's fresh attack on Gehlot

Rediff.com23 Apr 2023

Pilot said he is not backing down from the stand he has taken against the state Congress government saying he is "politely requesting" it to take action in corruption cases from the previous dispensation.

AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan arrested in graft case

AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan arrested in graft case

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

The Anti-Corruption Branch on Friday arrested Aam Aadmi Party MLA Amanatullah Khan after conducting raids at premises linked to him in connection with alleged irregularities in the Delhi Waqf Board recruitment, officials said.

Imran Khan, 1,500 PTI workers booked for attack on army officer's house

Imran Khan, 1,500 PTI workers booked for attack on army officer's house

Rediff.com11 May 2023

Pakistan's Punjab police have booked former prime minister Imran Khan and 1,500 of his party workers for attacking and setting on fire a top army officer's house in Lahore.

Corruption by officials inflicts deep impact on nation's functioning: Court

Corruption by officials inflicts deep impact on nation's functioning: Court

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

The prosecution said the officer had initially made a demand of Rs 1,30,000 in March 2015 to settle the tax liability of the complainant, who runs a partnership firm.

What the CBI asked Kejriwal during 9-hour questioning

What the CBI asked Kejriwal during 9-hour questioning

Rediff.com16 Apr 2023

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday said the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) asked him around 56 questions on the excise policy case and that he answered them all.

'Everything I prayed for...'

'Everything I prayed for...'

Rediff.com14 May 2023

Priyanka Chopra, Parineeti's Mimi Didi, flew in from LA for the engagement ceremony.

Rishabh Pant to attend Delhi Capitals' first home game

Rishabh Pant to attend Delhi Capitals' first home game

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

He might also sit in the dug-out if the franchise can secure requisite permission from the BCCI's Anti-Corruption and Security Unit

Is This Parineeti's Boyfriend?

Is This Parineeti's Boyfriend?

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

After Parineeti Chopra and Aam Aadmi Party leader Raghav Chadha were spotted together on several occasions, rumours linking them have been doing the rounds.

Chandrababu Naidu sent to jail for 14 days; TDP calls bandh on Monday

Chandrababu Naidu sent to jail for 14 days; TDP calls bandh on Monday

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

A local court in Vijayawada remanded Telugu Desam Party chief N Chandrababu Naidu in judicial custody for 14 days in an alleged multi-crore corruption scam on Sunday.

Zimbabwe's Taylor receives ban for delay in reporting spot-fixing approach

Zimbabwe's Taylor receives ban for delay in reporting spot-fixing approach

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

On January 24, Taylor made a stunning disclosure that he was blackmailed after "foolishly" taking cocaine during his meeting with an Indian businessman.

IPL player reports corrupt approach; BCCI on high alert

IPL player reports corrupt approach; BCCI on high alert

Rediff.com3 Oct 2020

The 13th edition of the IPL is being held in the UAE in a bio-secure environment, which has significantly reduced the chance for persons with dubious credentials approaching the player directly.

TRS MLAs 'poaching' case: BJP leader Santhosh named as accused

TRS MLAs 'poaching' case: BJP leader Santhosh named as accused

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

Based on the investigations so far, the SIT filed a memo in a special Anti-Corruption Bureau court in Hyderabad adding the names of Santhosh and two persons from Kerala--Jaggu Swami and Tushar Vellapally, besides B Srinivas, as accused in the case, they said.

Former Pak ministers Shah Mehmood Qureshi, Fawad Chaudhry arrested

Former Pak ministers Shah Mehmood Qureshi, Fawad Chaudhry arrested

Rediff.com11 May 2023

A video shared by Qureshi's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party on Twitter shows plain-clothed men taking him away, with him waving at party workers before departing from the location where he was detained.

2nd Test: Why ACU officials met umpire Kettleborough

2nd Test: Why ACU officials met umpire Kettleborough

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

The umpire was seen wearing the watch during the first session of the second Test between England and Pakistan.

Addressing India's concerns over Khalistani elements' activities: UK minister

Addressing India's concerns over Khalistani elements' activities: UK minister

Rediff.com13 Aug 2023

The senior minister said the British government is addressing India's concerns over activities of pro-Khalistani elements and that any attempt to radicalise people in the UK will be dealt with by the law-enforcing authorities.

Ajit Pawar back as deputy CM for 3rd time in 4 yrs

Ajit Pawar back as deputy CM for 3rd time in 4 yrs

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

Pawar, who was also the deputy CM in the previous Uddhav Thackeray-led Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government, which was in power from November 2019 to June 2022, enjoys the image of a grassroot leader and an able administrator.

Akmal didn't show remorse for failing to report fixing: PCB disciplinary panel

Akmal didn't show remorse for failing to report fixing: PCB disciplinary panel

Rediff.com8 May 2020

Umar Akmal was provisionally suspended on the eve of the Pakistan Super League. He did not seem prepared to show remorse nor did he seek an apology for failing to report corrupt approaches.

ICC bans Indian owner of T10 franchise for corruption

ICC bans Indian owner of T10 franchise for corruption

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

Article 2.4.7, under which Agarwal was charged, deals with "...concealing, tampering with or destroying any documentation or other information" which is relevant to an ongoing investigation."

Anti-corruption mood worked in Goa but not in UP: Hegde

Anti-corruption mood worked in Goa but not in UP: Hegde

Rediff.com7 Mar 2012

Key Team Anna member Justice N Santosh Hegde admitted on Wednesday that corruption and governance issues did not determine the outcome of Uttar Pradesh elections but said the anti-graft sentiment certainly worked in Goa.

Stalin's Latest Headache

Stalin's Latest Headache

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

CM Stalin has a procedural problem. Nominating new ministers would entail his having to seek formal permission from governor R N Ravi. Stalin does not want to interact with the person of this governor, as far as possible, predicts N Sathiya Moorthy.

Imran produced before court amid heavy security, party leaders stopped

Imran produced before court amid heavy security, party leaders stopped

Rediff.com10 May 2023

Pakistan's anti-corruption watchdog on Wednesday sought a 14-day physical remand of former prime minister Imran Khan as he was produced before a special court inside a high security police facility in Islamabad for the hearing in a corruption case in which he has been arrested.

Pak HC summons top officials over Imran Khan's arrest; reserves judgment

Pak HC summons top officials over Imran Khan's arrest; reserves judgment

Rediff.com9 May 2023

After hearing the case, the chief justice reserved the judgment without giving a date for its announcement.

AAP MLA's brother-in-law held over bribe for poll ticket

AAP MLA's brother-in-law held over bribe for poll ticket

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

The incident came to light on Monday after a Gopal Khari, who stated that he is associated with the AAP as an active worker since 2014, approached the ACB with the complaint, according to an official statement on Wednesday.