News for 'blackmail allegations'

How a police raid in February led to Raj Kundra

How a police raid in February led to Raj Kundra

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

Five people in the know narrate the sordid story that is fast exploding into a pornography scandal, allegedly involving businessman Raj Kundra.

Biden allays Americans' concerns over nuclear war after Russian actions

Biden allays Americans' concerns over nuclear war after Russian actions

Rediff.com1 Mar 2022

In response to a question about whether US citizens should be concerned about a nuclear war breaking out, Biden said "no."

Benzema put under formal inquiry over French sex tape scandal

Benzema put under formal inquiry over French sex tape scandal

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

French Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema was placed under formal judicial investigation on Thursday in connection with an alleged attempt to blackmail fellow French soccer international Mathieu Valbuena using a sex video.

Kerala bishops' body approaches PM as NCW seeks ban on confessions

Kerala bishops' body approaches PM as NCW seeks ban on confessions

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

Union Minister Alphons Kannanthanam, meanwhile, 'rejected outright' the NCW's recommendation

Benzema admits to lying in sex tape row

Benzema admits to lying in sex tape row

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has admitted to lying to fellow France international Mathieu Valbuena over a sex video at the centre of an alleged blackmailing attempt, Le Parisien reported on Friday.

Chirag Paswan removed as LJP chief a day after coup

Chirag Paswan removed as LJP chief a day after coup

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

Both factions moved swiftly to take control of the party a day after Paras, the youngest brother of Paswan's father and party founder Ram Vilas Paswan, was recognised by the Lok Sabha secretariat as the leader of the Lok Janshakti Party in the House.

Charges framed against actor Dileep

Charges framed against actor Dileep

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

A trial court on Monday framed charges against Malayalam film actor Dileep and other accused in the case of alleged abduction and molestation of a south Indian actress in 2017. The actor and nine other accused were present in the additional special sessions court in Ernakulam when the charges were framed against them.

Hindus, Muslims exchange hugs in Jahangirpuri; life yet to be normal

Hindus, Muslims exchange hugs in Jahangirpuri; life yet to be normal

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

Hemmed in by barricades and police and paramilitary swarming all over the place, the troubled Jahangirpuri on Friday showed signs of returning to normalcy, with the local peace committee calling for communal harmony and members of the warring communities embracing each other, agreeing to let bygones be bygones.

Law student says never accused Chinmayanand of sexual abuse

Law student says never accused Chinmayanand of sexual abuse

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

Appearing before an MP-MLA court in Lucknow, the LLM student categorically denied that she had levelled any allegation against the former Union minister as the prosecution had charged. She now faces a perjury charge.

Kejriwal targets Mukesh Ambani, government

Kejriwal targets Mukesh Ambani, government

Rediff.com31 Oct 2012

India Against Corruption on Wednesday brought Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani in its line of fire alleging that the United Progressive Alliance and the previous National Democratic Alliance governments had favoured his company by giving contract on gas exploration in KG Basin and concessions at a huge cost to the exchequer.

SIT grills Chinmayanand for 7 hrs in rape case

SIT grills Chinmayanand for 7 hrs in rape case

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

The SIT team also inspected the bedroom of the BJP leader at the ashram but since it was very late they sealed the room.

Mamata warns BJP over ED summons to nephew

Mamata warns BJP over ED summons to nephew

Rediff.com28 Aug 2021

"If you show us (threaten us with) ED, we will also send proof against BJP leaders to the agency. A section of BJP ministers and leaders is hand in glove with the coal mafia. They even stayed at hotels run by them during elections," she said.

Kerala CPM leader's son booked in rape case in Mumbai

Kerala CPM leader's son booked in rape case in Mumbai

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

Admitting that he knew the woman, Binoy, however, said the allegation was 'baseless'.

Chhattisgarh govt recommends CBI probe into 'sex CD' row

Chhattisgarh govt recommends CBI probe into 'sex CD' row

Rediff.com29 Oct 2017

The decision was taken at a Cabinet meeting on Saturday chaired by Chief Minister Raman Singh at the Secretariat, state's Revenue Minister Prem Prakash Pandey said.

SC stays HC order for CBI probe against Uttarakhand CM

SC stays HC order for CBI probe against Uttarakhand CM

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

A bench headed by Justice Ashok Bhushan said the 'drastic order' passed by the high court without hearing the chief minister has taken 'everybody by surprise' as there was no prayer in the plea by the journalists to lodge a first information report against Rawat.

Sextape scandal: Benzema insists he has done nothing wrong

Sextape scandal: Benzema insists he has done nothing wrong

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

France and Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema insisted on Wednesday he has done nothing wrong after being put under investigation in France in connection with an alleged attempt to blackmail a fellow international with the use of a sex video.

Senior scribe Vinod Verma arrested in UP on extortion charges

Senior scribe Vinod Verma arrested in UP on extortion charges

Rediff.com27 Oct 2017

As many as 500 porn CDs, around Rs 2 lakh cash, pen drive, laptop and a diary were seized from the journalist's residence, police said.

Benzema authorized to meet with Valbuena in sex-tape case

Benzema authorized to meet with Valbuena in sex-tape case

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

A magistrate lifted on Thursday a ban on France striker Karim Benzema meeting teammate Mathieu Valbuena, whom he is suspected of trying to blackmail over a sex video, which has meant the two cannot feature on the same team. The public prosecutor appealed, but dropped an earlier statement that the ban would have to stay in place until the appeal was heard. The magistrate separately upheld a ban on Benzema contacting other people linked to the investigation. Real Madrid player Benzema, who denies any wrongdoing, has been suspended indefinitely from the France team because of suspicion of involvement in a scam to blackmail Valbuena over a video sex tape. Being allowed to meet Olympique Lyonnais midfielder Valbuena could, at least in theory, enable the two to play for the same team. French Prime Minister Manuel Valls has said that Benzema should not play for France before being cleared.

Rahul slams Modi, says Chinese occupying Indian territory

Rahul slams Modi, says Chinese occupying Indian territory

Rediff.com24 Jan 2021

Continuing to target Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his second day of campaign in Tamil Nadu, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday alleged Chinese troops have occupied Indian territory and the man with '56 inch-chest' cannot even utter the name of the neighbouring country.

Buzz: Karunaratne reveals SL's new-look Test jersey

Buzz: Karunaratne reveals SL's new-look Test jersey

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

Uncapped left-arm spinner Zafar Gohar has joined the test squad from the Pakistan A team currently in Hamilton.

Aman Verma files complaint against India TV

Aman Verma files complaint against India TV

Rediff.com29 Mar 2005

"We have filed a criminal complaint against India TV CEO Rajat Sharma, programme manager Suhaib Ilyasi and journalist named Ruchi at Andheri court on Monday," Verma's lawyer Dipesh Mehta said.

Ignored by Deschamps, but Benzema not giving up on France recall

Ignored by Deschamps, but Benzema not giving up on France recall

Rediff.com17 May 2017

'I asked the coach for an explanation. An explanation can be just two minutes long. It's not complicated ... But I am still at the coach's disposal. The coach knows this' 'I have the feeling that my name is being manipulated for reasons that have nothing to do with football'

Benzema trial to go ahead, Cisse's case sent back to judge

Benzema trial to go ahead, Cisse's case sent back to judge

Rediff.com16 Dec 2016

A French court rejected Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema's request to stop a trial over his alleged attempt to blackmail fellow French soccer international Mathieu Valbuena using a sex video, a judicial source said on Friday. The affair involved phone-recorded sex footage that could prove embarrassing for Valbuena, according to sources close to the inquiry. Benzema's name came up during phone taps in relation to the inquiry opened last July, police sources say.

Sex CD row: After scribe's arrest, FIR lodged against Chh'garh Congress chief

Sex CD row: After scribe's arrest, FIR lodged against Chh'garh Congress chief

Rediff.com28 Oct 2017

Minister Rajesh Munat has filed a complaint against state Congress chief Bhupesh Baghel and senior journalist Vinod Verma for allegedly tarnishing his image through a "fake" sex CD.

Tennis Australia backs Hewitt in fued with misbehaving Tomic

Tennis Australia backs Hewitt in fued with misbehaving Tomic

Rediff.com2 Feb 2019

Twice Grand Slam champion Hewitt said last month that he had banned Tomic from playing in the Davis Cup and cut all ties with the player after receiving physical threats against himself and his family from his compatriot, including blackmail.

India vs WI ODI likely to be shifted from Indore

India vs WI ODI likely to be shifted from Indore

Rediff.com30 Sep 2018

BCCI-MPCA spar over free tickets

Hameed could be questioned by ICC's ACSU

Hameed could be questioned by ICC's ACSU

Rediff.com7 Sep 2010

Merely disowning the match-fixing allegations he made against his Pakistan teammates would not be enough for Yasir Hameed as the opener could be questioned by the ICC's Anti-Corruption and Security Unit for his statements in a tabloid sting operation.

France snub Valbuena, Benzema amid sextape scandal

France snub Valbuena, Benzema amid sextape scandal

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

Mathieu Valbuena and Karim Benzema, embroiled in a sextape scandal, were omitted from France's squad on Thursday for the games with Germany and England later this month while Hatem Ben Arfa was recalled.

Zee News editors sought money for silence: Jindal

Zee News editors sought money for silence: Jindal

Rediff.com25 Oct 2012

In a new twist in its case against Zee News, Jindal Steel and Power Ltd on Thursday showed tapes -- purportedly recorded in a sting operation -- alleging that the channel tried to blackmail the company and extort Rs 100 crore for not airing stories against it on coal block allocation.

'Indian Olympic Association infighting should stop'

'Indian Olympic Association infighting should stop'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

A day after president Narinder Batra called for truce among the warring factions of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), Secretary General Rajeev Mehta also spoke in the same vein wanting to end the acrimony which he feels is hurting Indian sports.

Villa cleared to face Liverpool in FA Cup but Premier League games in doubt

Villa cleared to face Liverpool in FA Cup but Premier League games in doubt

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

Villa's chief executive Christian Purslow said 10 first-team players are among 14 positive cases of coronavirus at the club.

Poach Congress MLAs: BJP's Plan B has begun

Poach Congress MLAs: BJP's Plan B has begun

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

'They are trying to lure our MLAs and that is why we are taking precautions.'

Lockdown: FIR against Guj resort for housing Cong MLAs

Lockdown: FIR against Guj resort for housing Cong MLAs

Rediff.com7 Jun 2020

Police registered a first information report against the owner and manager of Neelcity Resort in Rajkot under Indian Penal Code Section 188 (disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant) for opening the resort for Congress MLAs, in alleged violation of lockdown notification which does not allow hotels and restaurants to open till Monday.

Plea against Subrata Roy in 2G case maintainable: SC

Plea against Subrata Roy in 2G case maintainable: SC

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

A bench of Justice G S Singhvi and K S Radhakrishnan also issued notice to Roy and his two employees, who were working with his news channel, seeking their response on why probe be not initiated against them.

Woman who 'honey-trapped' BJP MP arrested

Woman who 'honey-trapped' BJP MP arrested

Rediff.com2 May 2017

The MP claimed she threatened to file a rape case against him if he did not pay her Rs 5 crore.

Centre steps in as Mamata vs WB Governor row flares up

Centre steps in as Mamata vs WB Governor row flares up

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

In his separate telephone conversations with Tripathi and Banerjee, the home minister took stock of the prevailing situation in the riot-hit area.

Not afraid of missing Euro, France needs me: Benzema

Not afraid of missing Euro, France needs me: Benzema

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

France international striker Karim Benzema, who is embroiled in a blackmailing scandal, is not afraid of possibly missing the Euro 2016 finals on home soil, the Real Madrid player said on Sunday.

Army officer honey-trapped in B'desh, inquiry ordered

Army officer honey-trapped in B'desh, inquiry ordered

Rediff.com20 Dec 2011

An Army Lieutenant Colonel was embroiled in an alleged honeytrap and then blackmailed by Inter-Services Intelligence which reportedly asked him to spy for Pakistan during his posting in Bangladesh.

FIR against ACP on charge of raping woman

FIR against ACP on charge of raping woman

Rediff.com18 Apr 2012

A First Information Report was on Tuesday registered against a senior police officer on charge of raping a middle-aged housewife after an internal enquiry concluded his role in the crime, police said.

Former Haryana Cong chief Ashok Tanwar quits

Former Haryana Cong chief Ashok Tanwar quits

Rediff.com5 Oct 2019

Tanwar announced his resignation on Twitter and posted a four-page resignation letter addressed to Congress president Sonia Gandhi in which he said "Congress is going through existential crises, not because of its political opponents but because of serious internal contradiction.