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Nashik CP among top cops transferred in Maharashtra

Nashik CP among top cops transferred in Maharashtra

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

Jayant Naiknavare, deputy inspector general of police (VIP security), will replace Pandey as the Nashik police commissioner.

ED arrests Eknath Khadse's son-in-law in money laundering case

ED arrests Eknath Khadse's son-in-law in money laundering case

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

They said Chaudhary was arrested on Tuesday night after he was questioned at length in the case at the office of the central investigative agency in south Mumbai.

India joins 11 nations in another US-led China-centric group

India joins 11 nations in another US-led China-centric group

Rediff.com23 May 2022

India on Monday joined a US-led initiative to set up an Indo-Pacific Economic Framework to bind partner countries to achieve common goals, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserting that New Delhi will work with the stakeholders to make it an "inclusive and flexible" structure to pave the way for development, peace and prosperity in the region.

ICC hands 7-year ban to Oman player for match-fixing

ICC hands 7-year ban to Oman player for match-fixing

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

Oman's Yousuf Abdulrahim Al Balushi has been banned from cricket for seven years due to match-fixing offences, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Monday. Al Balushi was found guilty of breaching the ICC Anti-Corruption Code on four counts relating to Twenty20 World Cup qualifiers held in the United Arab Emirates last year.

CBI 'put pressure' on me to 'frame' Modi: Amit Shah

CBI 'put pressure' on me to 'frame' Modi: Amit Shah

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) was 'putting pressure' on him to 'frame' the then chief minister of Gujarat Narendra Modi in an alleged fake encounter case in Gujarat when he was being questioned by the probe agency during the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance government.

Judge who gave Babri verdict is appointed Up-lokayukta

Judge who gave Babri verdict is appointed Up-lokayukta

Rediff.com12 Apr 2021

As a judge of special Central Bureau of Investigation court, Yadav had on September 30, 2020 acquitted all the 32 accused, including BJP veterans LK Advani, M M Joshi, Uma Bharti and Kalyan Singh, in the case of demolition of Babri mosque in Ayodhya on December 6, 1992.

CBI moves swiftly, sacks 4 officers accused of extortion

CBI moves swiftly, sacks 4 officers accused of extortion

Rediff.com12 May 2022

In the swiftest action against erring personnel, the Central Bureau of Investigation has dismissed its four officers under a stringent constitutional provision and arrested them after they were allegedly found involved in staging a raid on a company in Chandigarh to extort money, officials said Thursday.

Pak Army Chief Is In No Mood To Forgive Imran Khan

Pak Army Chief Is In No Mood To Forgive Imran Khan

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

The military establishment is in no mood to forgive or forget Imran's anti-military utterances, observes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RAW, India's external intelligence agency.

India's Tests against England, Australia were not fixed: ICC

India's Tests against England, Australia were not fixed: ICC

Rediff.com17 May 2021

The International Cricket Council on Monday dismissed claims made by news channel Al Jazeera that India's Test matches against England and Australia were fixed.

Afghan keeper Shahzad reports spot-fixing approach

Afghan keeper Shahzad reports spot-fixing approach

Rediff.com24 Sep 2018

Afghanistan wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Shahzad has reported a spot-fixing approach for the upcoming Afghan Premier T20 League to be held in Sharjah from October 5-23.

Fixing in TNPL? Two coaches under scanner

Fixing in TNPL? Two coaches under scanner

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

BCCI's ACU chief Ajit Singh, however, ruled out the possibility of any international player being a suspect.

How Karnataka Results Will Impact Tamil Nadu Politics

How Karnataka Results Will Impact Tamil Nadu Politics

Rediff.com17 May 2023

The DMK leadership may now have to deal with a demand for more seats from its Congress ally in the Lok Sabha polls, predicts N Sathiya Moorthy.

England, Australia boards dismiss spot-fixing allegations

England, Australia boards dismiss spot-fixing allegations

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

Allegations of spot-fixing by English cricketers have been dismissed by the England and Wales Cricket Board's Integrity Team and Cricket Australia.

'PM opened door for Ambani to steal': Rahul renews Rafale attack

'PM opened door for Ambani to steal': Rahul renews Rafale attack

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

'No sovereign guarantee, no bank guarantee, no escrow account, yet a huge amount was paid as advance'

Gujarat poll: Did any PM campaign like this, asks Kharge

Gujarat poll: Did any PM campaign like this, asks Kharge

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

Kharge said that the BJP is trying to misuse his 'Ravan' remarks for electoral gains in Gujarat.

Match-Fixing: UAE players Naveed, Shaiman banned for eight years

Match-Fixing: UAE players Naveed, Shaiman banned for eight years

Rediff.com16 Mar 2021

The International Cricket Council slapped eight-year bans on United Arab Emirates (UAE) cricketers Mohammad Naveed and Shaiman Anwar Butt for their alleged role in trying to fix matches in the T20 World Cup qualifier in 2019.

BJP's Solanki in fray despite ill-health, Congress hopes anti-incumbency will get him

BJP's Solanki in fray despite ill-health, Congress hopes anti-incumbency will get him

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

Five-time MLA Parshottam Solanki, who is also known as 'Bhai' among his followers, has been winning Bhavnagar-Rural with a comfortable margin.

Phone tapping case: Delhi police to interrogate Gehlot's OSD on Saturday

Phone tapping case: Delhi police to interrogate Gehlot's OSD on Saturday

Rediff.com12 May 2022

Sharma will have to report before the investigating officer at 11 am.

Jallikattu Verdict A Victory For Tamil Youth Power

Jallikattu Verdict A Victory For Tamil Youth Power

Rediff.com22 May 2023

They just wanted their angst noticed, and as a symbol of recognition, Jallikattu, restored without the annual ritual of court cases and adjournments, explains N Sathya Moorthy.

Govt has started maligning judges, new trend, unfortunate: CJI Ramana

Govt has started maligning judges, new trend, unfortunate: CJI Ramana

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

The Supreme Court on Friday termed as "unfortunate" and rued the "new trend" of maligning judges by governments if judicial pronouncements are not as per their liking.

Fixing: Zimbabwe's Taylor blackmailed with drugs by Indian businessman

Fixing: Zimbabwe's Taylor blackmailed with drugs by Indian businessman

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

Zimbabwe batsman Brendan Taylor is facing a ban from the International Cricket Council (ICC) after admitting he received a $15,000 "deposit" for spot-fixing, though he said he was blackmailed and never went through with the arrangement.

Bhujbal, son, nephew discharged in Maharashtra Sadan scam case

Bhujbal, son, nephew discharged in Maharashtra Sadan scam case

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

A special court in Mumbai on Thursday allowed the discharge applications of Maharashtra minister and senior NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal and seven others in the Maharashtra Sadan scam case.

FM allocates nearly Rs 40 crore for Lokpal

FM allocates nearly Rs 40 crore for Lokpal

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

A total of Rs 39.67 crore has been allocated to the Lokpal for the next fiscal, according to Union Budget 2021-22 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

Xi makes first public appearance after SCO summit, scotches coup rumours

Xi makes first public appearance after SCO summit, scotches coup rumours

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday visited an exhibition of the Communist Party, appearing in public for the first time after his return from the SCO summit on September 16, which sparked rumours about his absence from the limelight ahead of next month's key Congress of the ruling party.

Former Sri Lanka player Lokuhettige charged with corruption

Former Sri Lanka player Lokuhettige charged with corruption

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

The 38-year-old, who played nine one-dayers and two Twenty20 internationals for Sri Lanka, has been charged with three counts of breaching the anti-corruption code of the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB), the global governing body said.

Hong Kong's Ahmed brothers handed life bans for match-fixing

Hong Kong's Ahmed brothers handed life bans for match-fixing

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

Hong Kong's Irfan Ahmed and Nadeem Ahmed have been banned from cricket for life for match-fixing and their team mate Haseeb Amjad has been banned for five years.

I also deserve a second chance, says banned Malik

I also deserve a second chance, says banned Malik

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

Tainted former captain Salim Malik is ready to co-operate with the International Cricket Council and Pakistan Cricket Board to get their clearance, which will allow him to earn a living from the game. In a video message, the former Test captain, who was banned in 2000 for life for match-fixing by the PCB on the recommendations of the Justice (Retd) Malik Qayyum judicial commission report, also apologised to the nation and his fans for his actions.

Why betting should not be legalised in India...

Why betting should not be legalised in India...

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

The BCCI's new Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) chief Shabir Hussein Shekhadam Khandwawala doesn't want betting to be legalised in India as it encourages match-fixing and feels his biggest challenge will be stamping out 'shady activities' from smaller leagues.

We need Modi the Thanedar, not Chowkidar

We need Modi the Thanedar, not Chowkidar

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

I am not sure if Modi can ever act as a chowkidar, even if he wants to. But he can surely act as a thanedar, by ensuring a fast resolution of corruption cases once they come to light. Exemplary action is easier and will burnish his anti-corruption image, argues Debashis Basu.

'Shakib made a mistake, BCB will stand by him'

'Shakib made a mistake, BCB will stand by him'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2019

The Bangladesh Cricket Board said that doors will be opened for Shakib once his ban ends.

Lokpal gets 4,244 complaints till Jan, over 80% jump from 2020-21

Lokpal gets 4,244 complaints till Jan, over 80% jump from 2020-21

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

A total of 2,355 complaints (including format and non-format) were received through online/offline and email during 2020-21.

Lokpal member Justice Tripathi succumbs to COVID-19

Lokpal member Justice Tripathi succumbs to COVID-19

Rediff.com2 May 2020

A former chief justice of the Chhattisgarh high court, he had been in the AIIMS Trauma Centre, which has been converted into a dedicated COVID-19 hospital, since the first week of April.

Hazare's fast enters 5th day, villagers block state highway

Hazare's fast enters 5th day, villagers block state highway

Rediff.com3 Feb 2019

Hazare has been on a hunger strike since Wednesday demanding appointment of anti-corruption watchdogs at the Centre and in Maharashtra.

BCCI sleuths to probe T20 in Chandigarh streamed online

BCCI sleuths to probe T20 in Chandigarh streamed online

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

While Punjab Police officials said an investigation is currently on to ascertain if a betting syndicate was involved, the BCCI asserted that it is keeping an eye, but only to the extent of getting details of those involved. The SLC, on the other hand, denied having any knowledge of the match ever being planned in Sri Lanka.

Lokpal gets over Rs 100 crore budget

Lokpal gets over Rs 100 crore budget

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

A total of Rs 101.29 crore has been allocated to Lokpal for 2019-20, according to the budget presented on Friday by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

TN vigilance sleuths raid over 20 premises of ex-AIADMK minister

TN vigilance sleuths raid over 20 premises of ex-AIADMK minister

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

The department of vigilance and anti-corruption in Tamil Nadu on Thursday carried out searches at over 20 premises and locations related to former All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam minister K C Veeramani, including at his native Jolarpettai in Thirupatthur district in connection with a disproportionate assets case, the police said.

Akmal accuses former Pakistan cricketer of match-fixing

Akmal accuses former Pakistan cricketer of match-fixing

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

Umar reported that a former Test batsman, Akhtar, who was part of the Winnipeg Hawks management had approached him and asked him to play a role in fixing some games of the league.

Minister makes U-turn after declaring Sri Lanka sold 2011 World Cup

Minister makes U-turn after declaring Sri Lanka sold 2011 World Cup

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

Former sports minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage has alleged that his country 'sold' the game to India, a claim that was ridiculed by former captains Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene who demanded evidence from him.

Shastri wants life ban for player who hung Chahal

Shastri wants life ban for player who hung Chahal

Rediff.com9 Apr 2022

Taking exception to leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal's allegations of physical harassment by a player in his early IPL days, former India head coach Ravi Shastri suggested that the offender be never allowed to come near a cricket field.

Regret casual attitude that led to my ban, says Shakib

Regret casual attitude that led to my ban, says Shakib

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

Shakib Al Hasan who was in brilliant form before the ban, amassing 606 runs in the 2019 World Cup in the UK, said he regrets how he went about the situation.