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Anna Hazare loses 4.25 kg; Sena, MNS ask govt to save his life

Anna Hazare loses 4.25 kg; Sena, MNS ask govt to save his life

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

Hazare began his fast on January 30 at his native Ralegan Siddhi village in Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra, demanding appointment of anti-corruption watchdogs at the Centre and in Maharashtra and resolution of farmers' issues.

FLASHBACK! Highs and lows of India's foreign policy

FLASHBACK! Highs and lows of India's foreign policy

Rediff.com6 Jan 2012

The year 2011 saw various events -- the Arab Spring, anti- corruption protests, Europe's sovereign debt crisis -- transform countries and reshape the world order. Gateway House, a leading Mumbai-based think tank on India's foreign policy, takes a look at what these events mean for India, and presents India's top foreign policy cheers and jeers for the year.

No evidence Ashes Test under fixing threat, says ICC

No evidence Ashes Test under fixing threat, says ICC

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

The International Cricket Council is taking allegations in a British newspaper about attempts to organise spot-fixing during the third Ashes Test "extremely seriously" but do not think the match has been compromised, global cricket's governing body said on Thursday.

Former TN minister Suresh Rajan's house raided

Former TN minister Suresh Rajan's house raided

Rediff.com8 Oct 2011

Vigilance and anti-corruption officials on Saturday conducted searches at seven premises of Suresh Rajan in Kanyamkumari and Tirunelveli districts on charges of possessing disproportionate assets, the sixth former Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam minister to come under the scanner.

Latif 'given bat grips by bookie' to indicate spot-fixing

Latif 'given bat grips by bookie' to indicate spot-fixing

Rediff.com20 May 2017

Confirming the news, PCB lawyer Taffazul Rizvi revealed that the bat grips that a bookmaker had given to Khalid were seized from his bag.

PNB sitting on CVC plea for nod to prosecute 9 staffers

PNB sitting on CVC plea for nod to prosecute 9 staffers

Rediff.com20 Feb 2018

The CVC is awaiting sanction to prosecute nine employees of PNB and 2 other banks who were booked by the CBI for their alleged involvement in corruption.

Corrupt bureaucrats' houses make way for schools in Bihar

Corrupt bureaucrats' houses make way for schools in Bihar

Rediff.com2 Feb 2012

A fortnight after the palatial residence of state bureaucrat Shiv Shankar Verma was confiscated following an anti-corruption trial and subsequently converted into a school, now it is the turn of former state police chief Narayan Mishra to see similar action.

Will Karnataka government scrap Lokayukta office?

Will Karnataka government scrap Lokayukta office?

Rediff.com15 Nov 2011

The Lokayukta office in Karnataka has been vacant for over two months and there is indication that the government is contemplating scrapping the anti-corruption ombudsman. Vicky Nanjappa reports

War fears grow as Putin recognises 2 Ukraine regions as independent

War fears grow as Putin recognises 2 Ukraine regions as independent

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

Putin justified his decision in a speech blaming NATO for the current crisis and calling the US-led alliance an existential threat to Russia.

Pak seeks review of Aamir ban, shoots letter to ICC

Pak seeks review of Aamir ban, shoots letter to ICC

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially sent a letter to its international counterpart asking them to review the ban on Mohammad Aamir in light of the revision in the anti-corruption code of the world body.

Stringent measures in place to ensure clean IPL, says Shukla

Stringent measures in place to ensure clean IPL, says Shukla

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

Stung by revelations of a player being approached for spot-fixing, IPL chairman Rajeev Shukla said on Friday that stringent measures will be put in place to ensure that the mega-event passes off corruption-free.

3 Cong MPs dissent Parl panel's Lokpal recommendations

3 Cong MPs dissent Parl panel's Lokpal recommendations

Rediff.com7 Dec 2011

Abhishek Manu Singvi, chairman of 30-member Standing Committee of Parliament, on Wednesday adopted the Lokpal draft for consideration and approval by the union cabinet before it is tabled in both houses in the form of an anti-corruption bill.

CBI must be brought under Lokpal: Bedi

CBI must be brought under Lokpal: Bedi

Rediff.com7 Dec 2011

Indicating that inclusion of Prime Minister under Lokpal may not remain their priority, Team Anna member Kiran Bedi on Wednesday said that bringing the Central Bureau of Investigation under the ombudsman will make anti-corruption efforts more effective than any other measure.

Mumbai Deputy Municipal Commissioner Rokade suspended

Mumbai Deputy Municipal Commissioner Rokade suspended

Rediff.com13 Sep 2011

Deputy Municipal Commissioner Chandrashekhar Rokade has been suspended by Municipal Commissioner Subodh Kumar following his arrest on September 9 by the anti-corruption bureau of Mumbai.

Anna Hazare cancels indefinite fast against farm laws, backs govt

Anna Hazare cancels indefinite fast against farm laws, backs govt

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

Social activist Anna Hazare said he won't be proceeding with the indefinite fast against the new farm laws and claimed that the Central government has agreed to some of his demands.

3 India Tests under scanner in pitch-fixing sting; BCCI, CA to wait and watch

3 India Tests under scanner in pitch-fixing sting; BCCI, CA to wait and watch

Rediff.com27 May 2018

The BCCI reacted cautiously to a sting operation which alleged pitch doctoring in three Test matches featuring India, saying it would consider action against implicated former cricketer Robin Morris only if he is found guilty in an ongoing ICC probe.

Anna Hazare reaches Delhi for treatment

Anna Hazare reaches Delhi for treatment

Rediff.com29 Jan 2012

Anti-corruption activist Anna Hazare on Sunday reached Delhi for further treatment in a super-speciality hospital as he was suffering from persisting cough and back-pain.

RSS has no links with Hazare's movement: Bhagwat

RSS has no links with Hazare's movement: Bhagwat

Rediff.com10 Nov 2011

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh on Thursday said it had no "official link" with Anna Hazare's anti-corruption movement and nobody had sought its support for the campaign.

Interview/Arvind Kejriwal

Interview/Arvind Kejriwal

Rediff.com11 Jan 2012

'We are confused because the UPA government has cheated us. The question before us is, should we request the people to not vote for the UPA or should we not? Shall we not hit the streets again at all? There are many options before us. Each option has many implications for our movement,' Arvind Kejriwal confesses to Sheela Bhatt.

CBI to play important role in Lokpal regime as well: PM

CBI to play important role in Lokpal regime as well: PM

Rediff.com21 Oct 2011

With the Central Bureau of Investigation director opposing bringing anti-corruption unit of the agency under Lokpal, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Friday gave an assurance that the agency will continue to play a very important role in ensuring probity in public life, whatever be the structure of the anti-corruption ombudsman.

Shiv Sena against Anna Hazare's trip to Pakistan

Shiv Sena against Anna Hazare's trip to Pakistan

Rediff.com22 Sep 2011

Shiv Sena on Friday voiced its strong opposition to social activist Anna Hazare's plans to visit Pakistan in connection with anti-corruption movement.

The CBI versus Lokpal debate

The CBI versus Lokpal debate

Rediff.com18 Nov 2011

While Team Anna wants the Central Bureau of Investigation to be brought under the Lokpal, the government and CBI are vehemently against it. They say there is no watertight compartment between various wings of the CBI. Sheela Bhatt reports.

We have not joined Hazare: RSS

We have not joined Hazare: RSS

Rediff.com10 Nov 2011

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat on Wednesday said the organisation has not joined Anna Hazare's anti-corruption movement but will participate if asked to do so.

What some Muslims think of Anna Hazare's campaign

What some Muslims think of Anna Hazare's campaign

Rediff.com25 Aug 2011

Sahim Salim spoke to Muslims in the national capital to get a sense of what they think about Anna Hazare's anti-corruption campaign.

Finally, Salman Butt admits to spot fixing

Finally, Salman Butt admits to spot fixing

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

Pakistan's banned former captain Salman Butt has finally admitted his unconditional involvement in the spot fixing scandal that shook world cricket in 2010 in a bid to get some relaxation from the International Cricket Council (ICC) when his five-year ban ends in September.

No dearth of funds to keep protests on at Ramlila

No dearth of funds to keep protests on at Ramlila

Rediff.com22 Aug 2011

From medicines to medical check-ups; air-coolers at the Maidan to the overhead waterproof tents; from meals to snacks everything at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi is being taken care of by protestors themselves. Contributions, both in the form of cash and service, are pouring in at Ramlila Maidan for the Anna Hazare-led anti-corruption protests.

Nawaz lashes out at ICC's ACSU

Nawaz lashes out at ICC's ACSU

Rediff.com29 Oct 2011

Controversial former pacer Sarfaraz Nawaz has lashed out at ICC's anti-corruption and security unit, terming it as a "useless" body.

Hazare discharged from hospital, advised month's rest

Hazare discharged from hospital, advised month's rest

Rediff.com8 Jan 2012

Anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare was discharged from hospital today and said he would apply his mind to the next phase of the anti-corruption movement started by him on the Lokpal Bill issue after fully recovering from his health problems.

Lok Sabha passes Lokpal Bill; goes to President for assent

Lok Sabha passes Lokpal Bill; goes to President for assent

Rediff.com18 Dec 2013

Parliament on Wednesday passed the crucial Lokpal Bill with the Lok Sabha adopting the measure as amended by the Rajya Sabha after a short discussion, amid the din created by pro- and anti-Telangana members.

Former South African player Gulam Bodi charged for match-fixing

Former South African player Gulam Bodi charged for match-fixing

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

Former South Africa international Gulam Bodi has been charged with attempting to fix matches in the country's domestic Twenty20 competition, the country's cricket authorities said on Thursday. Bodi, who played two one-day internationals and one Twenty20 match for the national side in 2007, has been charged with 'contriving to fix', or otherwise improperly influence aspects of the 2015 competition", they said. Cricket South Africa (CSA) said in December it were investigating an "intermediary" for betting syndicates and had laid charges. The 37-year-old, who was born in India but emigrated to South Africa as a teenager, did not feature in the tournament as a player, having last turned out in domestic cricket for the Highveld Lions in January 2015.

Anna and govt are killing democracy: Hegde

Anna and govt are killing democracy: Hegde

Rediff.com26 Aug 2011

Member of the joint drafting committee on Lokpal bill, N Santosh Hegde, on Friday strongly disapproved of Anna Hazare's insistence on "having his way" in Parliament and sought to make out a case for ending his fast even while continuing the anti-corruption fight.

Anna and govt are killing democracy: Hedge

Anna and govt are killing democracy: Hedge

Rediff.com26 Aug 2011

Member of the joint drafting committee on Lokpal bill, N Santosh Hegde, on Friday strongly disapproved of Anna Hazare's insistence on "having his way" in Parliament and sought to make out a case for ending his fast even while continuing the anti-corruption fight.

Both govt and Ramdev have dented their credibility

Both govt and Ramdev have dented their credibility

Rediff.com7 Jun 2011

After mishandling completely Baba Ramdev's hunger strike, the UPA government and the Congress party is branding the ongoing anti-corruption stir as the fight of people with communal agenda. Sheela Bhatt analyses where the deception lies.

Sharjeel Khan to appeal against five year ban

Sharjeel Khan to appeal against five year ban

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

Sharjeel's lawyer Shaighan Ejaz confirmed that a decision has been taken to appeal the ban but on what grounds the appeal would be filed would be decided after the full order of the tribunal comes out by September 7.

Hazare has cornered the government, feels US media

Hazare has cornered the government, feels US media

Rediff.com18 Aug 2011

Anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare has driven Indian government into a political corner, the US media has said, but a leading paper feels that the methods being used by the social activist are a recipe for 'anarchy.'

BCCI ACU urged to probe fixing allegations against Shami

BCCI ACU urged to probe fixing allegations against Shami

Rediff.com14 Mar 2018

Jahan has alleged that Shami "took money from a Pakistani woman named Alishba at the insistence of an England-based businessman Mohammad Bhai".

Umar Akmal's ban halved to 18 months

Umar Akmal's ban halved to 18 months

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

The batsman expressed dissatisfaction with the ruling and vowed to appeal again.

BCCI to decide on quantum of punishment to Chandila this week

BCCI to decide on quantum of punishment to Chandila this week

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

The Board of Control for Cricket in India's three-member disciplinary panel, headed by president Shashank Manohar, will meet this week to decide the fate of Ajit Chandilla and Hiken Shah who have been accused of trying to fix games in the 2013 and last edition of the Indian Premier League respectively.

Real Madrid's Modric probed by Croatia for alleged false testimony

Real Madrid's Modric probed by Croatia for alleged false testimony

Rediff.com19 Jun 2017

Croatia's state attorney is investigating Croatia international and Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric on suspicion of giving false testimony in a criminal trial, the attorney's office said on Monday.

Sacked Delhi minister seeks 'lie detector test' for himself, Kejriwal and Jain

Sacked Delhi minister seeks 'lie detector test' for himself, Kejriwal and Jain

Rediff.com8 May 2017

Asserting that nobody would accept allegations against the Delhi chief minister, Mishra said that he has sought more time from the Central Bureau of Investigation to prove the charges.