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ED freezes Rs 110 crore in Parimatch betting platform case

ED freezes Rs 110 crore in Parimatch betting platform case

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has frozen Rs 110 crore and seized 1,200 mule credit cards following searches against the Indian operations of Parimatch, a Cyprus-based online betting platform, for alleged money laundering and cheating investors.

'BJP's Greater Control In Bihar Marks A Fundamental Shift'

'BJP's Greater Control In Bihar Marks A Fundamental Shift'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

'Nitish Kumar previously held tight control over key ministries, but this concession (giving the home portfolio to the BJP) reflects either his weakened political position or a pragmatic acknowledgment of the BJP's growing dominance.'

Will India continue to remain an attractive FDI destination in 2026?

Will India continue to remain an attractive FDI destination in 2026?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2025

FDI inflows into India are expected to register robust growth in 2026, supported by strong macroeconomic fundamentals, big-ticket investment announcements, sustained efforts to improve the ease of doing business, and a new generation of investment-linked trade pacts.

2 more BLOs die, outrage over 'work load' intensifies

2 more BLOs die, outrage over 'work load' intensifies

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

This is the fourth such death reported in the state since the exercise began on November 4, sparking a political blame game.

'Large Part Of Capital Needs To Be Met Via GIFT City'

'Large Part Of Capital Needs To Be Met Via GIFT City'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

'Foreign capital will continue to come directly into India, but companies have realised that GIFT City is a more cost-efficient way of channelling funds.'

Anil Ambani appears before ED in bank loan 'fraud' case

Anil Ambani appears before ED in bank loan 'fraud' case

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

Reliance Group Chairman Anil Ambani on Tuesday appeared before the Enforcement Directorate here for questioning in a money laundering case linked to alleged multiple bank loan fraud cases worth crores of rupees against his group companies, official sources said.

December 31: Last Chance To File ITR

December 31: Last Chance To File ITR

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

Filing a belated return is far better than not filing at all.

SC orders Railways to compensate widow after 20-year legal battle

SC orders Railways to compensate widow after 20-year legal battle

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

The Supreme Court intervened to ensure a tragedy-struck widow received compensation from the Railways after a 20-year legal battle following her husband's death in a train accident.

Boy ends life after losing father's Rs 14 lakh in online game

Boy ends life after losing father's Rs 14 lakh in online game

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

The boy's father returned home after lodging a complaint with the bank manager, and narrated the matter to his family, the police said.

Minors over 10 years can operate bank accounts: RBI

Minors over 10 years can operate bank accounts: RBI

Rediff.com6 May 2014

RBI had earlier permitted minors to open fixed and savings deposit bank account with mothers as guardian.

Opening a bank account? Single address proof is enough!

Opening a bank account? Single address proof is enough!

Rediff.com10 Jun 2014

In case the address mentioned as per 'proof of address' undergoes a change, fresh proof of address has to be submitted to the branch within six months.

Missing 'Tarak Mehta' actor Gurucharan Singh operated over 10 bank accounts

Missing 'Tarak Mehta' actor Gurucharan Singh operated over 10 bank accounts

Rediff.com9 May 2024

50-year-old Singh is believed to have been visiting his parents in Delhi and was expected to return to Mumbai. However, the actor has not been heard from since April 22.

'Can I Claim HRA, Home Loan Benefit If...?'

'Can I Claim HRA, Home Loan Benefit If...?'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

rediffGURU T S Khurana answers readers' personal income tax queries

How To Buy Gold Wisely In 2026

How To Buy Gold Wisely In 2026

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

From Rs 73k to over Rs 1.2L between January-December 2025 -- is buying gold in 2026 still sensible?

SBI slams Anil Ambani. says RCom loan account is 'fraud'

SBI slams Anil Ambani. says RCom loan account is 'fraud'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

State Bank of India has decided to classify the loan account of beleaguered telecom firm Reliance Communications as "fraud" and to report the name of its erstwhile director -- Anil Ambani to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), according to a regulatory filing. Reliance Communications in a regulatory filing said that it has received a letter dated June 23, 2025 from the State Bank of India (SBI) to this effect.

Bank accounts? Only 48% of Indians have access

Bank accounts? Only 48% of Indians have access

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

According to a nation-wide survey on financial behaviour, India has the highest account dormancy rate even more than countries like Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Nigeria, India, Pakistan and Bangladesh.

How EPF Protects Your Family After You

How EPF Protects Your Family After You

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

EPF doesn't just build your retirement fund -- it also provides free life insurance up to Rs 7 lakh under the EDLI scheme.

Reliance tells employees Swiss bank account is legal

Reliance tells employees Swiss bank account is legal

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

Reliance has no illegal Swiss Bank accounts.

India, Oman to ink free trade agreement during PM Narendra Modi visit

India, Oman to ink free trade agreement during PM Narendra Modi visit

Rediff.com13 Dec 2025

Next week's three-nation foreign tour of Prime Minister Narendra Modi will see India and Oman sign a free trade deal. The visit will also pave the way for agreements with Ethiopia and Jordan to increase India's bilateral trade and investments.

'Tiger Abhi Zinda Hai' mirrors Nitish Kumar's refusal to slow down

'Tiger Abhi Zinda Hai' mirrors Nitish Kumar's refusal to slow down

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

The Bihar chief minister had a point to prove in the latest assembly elections, which were held amid speculations of a fatigue factor, if not downright anti-incumbency, made worse by rumours of his indifferent health.

No black money, foreign bank account legal: Burmans

No black money, foreign bank account legal: Burmans

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

With one of its members, Pradip Burman, being named as an account holder in a foreign bank in the black money issue, Dabur India promoter family, Burmans on Monday said the account complied with all legal requirements.

No regulator should substitute boardroom judgement: RBI Guv

No regulator should substitute boardroom judgement: RBI Guv

Rediff.com9 Nov 2025

Reserve Bank of India (RBI)Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Friday said it was not the regulator's job to take decisions for bank boards, speaking in the context of the wide range of enabling reforms announced for lenders during the October monetary policy review, and emphasised that financial stability remained the regulator's focus.

Do you have an inoperative bank account?

Do you have an inoperative bank account?

Rediff.com9 May 2014

The Reserve Bank of India has told banks not to levy penal charges for non-maintenance of minimum balances in any inoperative account.

Bank OTS scheme not a borrower's right without upfront payment: SC

Bank OTS scheme not a borrower's right without upfront payment: SC

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

The Supreme Court has ruled that a bank's one-time settlement (OTS) scheme cannot be invoked as a matter of right and that borrowers must strictly comply with its mandatory conditions, including upfront payment of a specified portion of dues, to avail themselves of the benefits of the scheme.

Want To Donate To A Political Party? Read This!

Want To Donate To A Political Party? Read This!

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

Avoid donating without checking the receipt proforma showing the political party's ECI registration number and PAN.

SC restrains release of accused in Rs 3.29 cr 'digital arrest' case

SC restrains release of accused in Rs 3.29 cr 'digital arrest' case

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

The Supreme Court has restrained lower courts from releasing the accused in a digital arrest fraud case where a 72-year-old lawyer was duped of Rs 3.29 crore. The court expressed concern over the growing cybercrime and the targeting of elderly citizens.

Ex-Pak Prez Zardari arrested in fake bank accounts case

Ex-Pak Prez Zardari arrested in fake bank accounts case

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

TV footage showed Zardari coming out of his house and embracing his younger daughter Aseefa before getting into a black Landcruiser.

Chopper deal: Ex-IAF chief Tyagi's bank account frozen

Chopper deal: Ex-IAF chief Tyagi's bank account frozen

Rediff.com23 Apr 2013

Agency sources said in New Delhi on Tuesday that "certain bank accounts of all the Indian accused" named in the FIR have been frozen by CBI.

'Government Is The Source Of Our Data Leakages'

'Government Is The Source Of Our Data Leakages'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

'Instead of the government and telecom operators solving the mess of their own creation, they're telling us we need to give access to our phones perpetually.'

We expect deposit rates to moderate post rate cut: RBI

We expect deposit rates to moderate post rate cut: RBI

Rediff.com6 Dec 2025

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra, and Deputy Governors Poonam Gupta, T Rabi Sankar, Swaminathan J, and S C Murmu on Friday addressed issues during the post-policy media interaction.

EPF Withdrawal Made Simpler? What It Means For YOU

EPF Withdrawal Made Simpler? What It Means For YOU

Rediff.com20 Oct 2025

EPFO has simplified PF withdrawals -- fewer rules, faster access, and more flexibility -- while introducing safeguards that make it harder to drain your retirement savings too early.

Want A Super Top-Up For Your Medical Insurance?

Want A Super Top-Up For Your Medical Insurance?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

'Pick a sum insured that realistically covers major hospitalisation costs in your city.'

Singapore HC orders freezing bank account of Nirav Modi's family

Singapore HC orders freezing bank account of Nirav Modi's family

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

The Singapore high court has put a freeze on deposits of $ 6.122 million following Enforcement Directorate's request on the ground that the money was "proceeds of crime" illegally siphoned off by Nirav Modi from the Punjab National Bank.

What Amazon Can Learn From Meesho

What Amazon Can Learn From Meesho

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

'The Indian consumer is moving so quickly and they have so many options.'

UP shopkeeper stunned by Rs 141 crore tax notice

UP shopkeeper stunned by Rs 141 crore tax notice

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

A grocery store owner in Bulandshahr alleges his PAN card was misused to set up six companies in Delhi after receiving an Income Tax notice for sales exceeding Rs 141 crore.

How Your Grievances Can Be Fixed!

How Your Grievances Can Be Fixed!

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

CPGRAMS -- an online platform available to citizens 24x7 to lodge their grievances to public authorities on service delivery -- has existed for close to two decades. But it has never been this active, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

K'taka Cong MLA Veerendra's betting sites netted Rs 2,000 cr: ED

K'taka Cong MLA Veerendra's betting sites netted Rs 2,000 cr: ED

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has accused Karnataka Congress MLA K C Veerendra of collecting over Rs 2,000 crore through online betting sites. The agency alleges that Veerendra and his associates used various gateways and fintech service providers to mask their illicit activities.

Ex-Army man, woman held for sharing sensitive info with Pak

Ex-Army man, woman held for sharing sensitive info with Pak

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

The Gujarat Anti Terrorist Squad (ATS) has arrested a retired Army man and a woman for allegedly sharing sensitive information about military establishments and personnel with Pakistani agents.

BFSI weight in Nifty 50 rebounds to 3-year high amid sector rotation

BFSI weight in Nifty 50 rebounds to 3-year high amid sector rotation

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

The banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI) sector has moved back into focus for investors this calendar year, after lagging the broader market for two consecutive years. BFSI stocks have outperformed benchmark indices in 2025 so far, driving a steady rise in the sector's weighting within the Nifty 50 index.