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UP cricket bribery scandal: IPL Chairman Shukla's aide resigns

UP cricket bribery scandal: IPL Chairman Shukla's aide resigns

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

The BCCI's Anti-Corruption Unit on Thursday said it will launch a probe into an alleged bribery scandal unearthed by a sting operation, which claimed that a member of Indian Premier League chairman Rajeev Shukla's personal staff sought bribes to facilitate selection of players.

BJP youth activists protest at Rahul's residence

BJP youth activists protest at Rahul's residence

Rediff.com31 Dec 2013

Scores of Bharatiya Janata Party youth wing activists on Tuesday staged a protest outside Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi's residence demanding an explanation from him on charges of corruption against Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh.

Good ambience evolving for AIADMK merger talks, says Panneerselvam

Good ambience evolving for AIADMK merger talks, says Panneerselvam

Rediff.com25 Apr 2017

Panneerselvam's remark came a day after the two factions were squabbling and blaming each other for the delay in the talks getting off the ground.

Rebel MLAs accuse Rawat of horse-trading, release 'sting' CD

Rebel MLAs accuse Rawat of horse-trading, release 'sting' CD

Rediff.com26 Mar 2016

Rubbishing the allegations, the Uttarakhand CM said that the CD presented was totally fake, adding that efforts were being made to tarnish the image of the Congress-led state government.

Reliance, Dassault sealed the deal during UPA rule: BJP's counter to Rahul

Reliance, Dassault sealed the deal during UPA rule: BJP's counter to Rahul

Rediff.com22 Sep 2018

Prasad alleged there was pressure for extraneous considerations and 'bribe' for not finalising the Rafale deal during the UPA rule.

More MPs caught on camera

More MPs caught on camera

Rediff.com19 Dec 2005

FAQ: What is the Vyapam scam?

FAQ: What is the Vyapam scam?

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

The Madhya Pradesh Professional Examination Board scam, most commonly known by its Hindi acronym as the 'Vyapam scam' has been in the headlines on and off throughout the year.

Delhi traffic cop attacks woman with brick, dismissed and arrested

Delhi traffic cop attacks woman with brick, dismissed and arrested

Rediff.com11 May 2015

A head constable of Delhi Police on Monday hit a woman with a brick after an altercation following which he was arrested and dismissed from service as the incident triggered widespread outrage.

Sonia sponsored Tehelka: Fernandes

Sonia sponsored Tehelka: Fernandes

Rediff.com7 Dec 2004

The CBI has filed cases against former Samata Party chief Jaya Jaitley and former Bharatiya Janata Party president Bangaru Laxman in connection with the Tehelka defence expose.

56 cases against CBI officers: Central Vigilance Commission

56 cases against CBI officers: Central Vigilance Commission

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

As many as 56 cases are pending against Central Bureau of Investigation officers, the Central Vigilance Commission has said.

Does Nirmalaji know how to turn the economy around?

Does Nirmalaji know how to turn the economy around?

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

'We can only hope that the government has finally 'got it' and will stay focused on improving productivity, demand, and governance,' says Debashis Basu.

Congress guns for Raje's head over Rs 45,000 cr mine scam

Congress guns for Raje's head over Rs 45,000 cr mine scam

Rediff.com25 Sep 2015

Congress has alleged a scam of Rs 45,000 crore in the allocation of mines in Rajasthan and demanded the immediate resignation of Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje along with a Supreme Court-monitored CBI probe into the matter.

'UP selectors asked for money'

'UP selectors asked for money'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2003

A young Uttar Pradesh cricketer accused state selectors of demanding money for a place in the under-17 team for the Vijay Merchant Trophy.

UP selectors deny charges

UP selectors deny charges

Rediff.com30 Nov 2003

The selectors denied charges that they had demanded a bribe of Rs 50,000 from Ritesh Yadav for including him in the state under-17 team.

Former Goa CM, ex-PWD minister paid by Louis Berger officials: Goa cops

Former Goa CM, ex-PWD minister paid by Louis Berger officials: Goa cops

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

Louis Berger officials had allegedly paid Rs 50-60 lakh each as bribe to former Chief Minister Digambar Kamat and the then Public Works Department Minister Churchill Alemao.

Dinakaran questioned in EC official bribery case

Dinakaran questioned in EC official bribery case

Rediff.com22 Apr 2017

His call logs, WhatsApp messages and SMSes are also being examined, police said.

Pak judge 'blackmailed' to convict Nawaz Sharif, says daughter

Pak judge 'blackmailed' to convict Nawaz Sharif, says daughter

Rediff.com7 Jul 2019

The Imran Khan government termed the leaked video "doctored" and demanded its forensic audit, saying that "it is an attack on the judiciary."

15 customs, central excise officers sacked on corruption charges

15 customs, central excise officers sacked on corruption charges

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

The government has sacked these officers ranging from the ranks of principal commissioner to assistant commissioner, some of whom were already under suspension.

Victim of AAP's internal politics, says minister who was sacked on TV

Victim of AAP's internal politics, says minister who was sacked on TV

Rediff.com10 Oct 2015

Khan on Saturday launched a barrage of counter allegations saying the other voice in the sting operation CD is that of Delhi government's Minority Finance Commission chief Shakil Malik.

Football Briefs: Giroud treble boosts France in friendly win

Football Briefs: Giroud treble boosts France in friendly win

Rediff.com3 Jun 2017

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

LS polls in Vellore cancelled over huge cash haul

LS polls in Vellore cancelled over huge cash haul

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

Polling in Vellore was scheduled on April 18.

AgustaWestland still owes India Rs 802 crore?

AgustaWestland still owes India Rs 802 crore?

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

In a new twist to the AgustaWestland VVIP helicopter scandal, it has now come to light that the helicopter design and manufacturing company never returned the full down payment made by the Indian authorities for procuring the 12 choppers.

'LET ME GO HOME!'

'LET ME GO HOME!'

Rediff.com17 May 2020

Do we care about India's Nowhere People, asks Sunil Sethi.

MP guv asks Kamal Nath to seek floor test on Tuesday

MP guv asks Kamal Nath to seek floor test on Tuesday

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

Tandon's fresh directive came two days after he first asked Nath to face a floor test on Monday, after commencement of budget session of the Assembly.

EPS, OPS factions form panels to hold AIADMK merger talks

EPS, OPS factions form panels to hold AIADMK merger talks

Rediff.com22 Apr 2017

In signs of thaw on All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam merger move, the factions led by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami and the one by O Panneerselvam on Friday announced formation of their respective committees to hold discussions.

AIADMK dumps Sasikala and family; path clear for OPS's ghar wapsi

AIADMK dumps Sasikala and family; path clear for OPS's ghar wapsi

Rediff.com19 Apr 2017

Emerging from a "consultative" meeting chaired by Chief Minister E K Palaniswami, Finance Minister D Jayakumar declared that the "unanimous" decision was taken in tune with the aspirations of the party cadres and people.

Bandh to protest against police firing in Tuticorin goes off peacefully

Bandh to protest against police firing in Tuticorin goes off peacefully

Rediff.com25 May 2018

Kanimozhi told reporters that the Palaniswami-led government has become 'bloodthirsty' and the chief minister should be held responsible for the incident.

Is citizen sting operation legally tenable?

Is citizen sting operation legally tenable?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2014

CCTVs will readily be accepted as evidence by courts of law, whereas the evidence produced through spy cams always run the risk of being questioned as being a work of photography trick, says S Murlidharan

U'khand crisis: PM holds cabinet meet, Speaker disqualifies rebel MLAs

U'khand crisis: PM holds cabinet meet, Speaker disqualifies rebel MLAs

Rediff.com27 Mar 2016

Union Cabinet met in New Delhi on Saturday night to consider the situation in Uttarakhand amidst speculation that it may consider the option of President's Rule in the state.

BJP leader says help to 'bhagoda' Lalit Modi is legally, morally wrong

BJP leader says help to 'bhagoda' Lalit Modi is legally, morally wrong

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

Singh's strong comments are the first public criticism by a ruling party MP against the help extended to Lalit Modi by Swaraj and Rajasthan Chief Minister Raje

'Police and politicians are together in the notorious hafta system'

'Police and politicians are together in the notorious hafta system'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

'Param Bir's letter alleges that Waze was being used directly by the home minister.' 'I think an enquiry by a high court judge is the need of the hour.'

Punjab Minister Rakhra says Moga victim's death a 'God's will'

Punjab Minister Rakhra says Moga victim's death a 'God's will'

Rediff.com2 May 2015

Punjab Education Minister Surjit Singh Rakhra on Saturday triggered a controversy by making an insensitive comment that the death of the teenage girl, who was molested and thrown off a bus belonging to the ruling Badal family, was God's will.

Will give parties chance to prove EVMs were manipulated: CEC

Will give parties chance to prove EVMs were manipulated: CEC

Rediff.com12 May 2017

He, however, did not give any date for the proposed challenge which he announced in his opening remarks at the meeting.

Himachal CM fails to meet Sonia, rubbishes bribery charges

Himachal CM fails to meet Sonia, rubbishes bribery charges

Rediff.com1 Jan 2014

Facing allegations of corruption, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh on Wednesday made it clear to the Congress high command that there is no truth in the charges against him.

AP govt seeks Central probe into illegal phone tapping by KCR

AP govt seeks Central probe into illegal phone tapping by KCR

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

Andhra Pradesh government has sought inquiry by the central government into the alleged illegal tapping of phone of Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu.

Facing fire, VK Singh does damage control

Facing fire, VK Singh does damage control

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

Facing fire over his remarks that ministers in Jammu and Kashmir were given money by the Army, former Army chief Gen V K Singh today sought to do damage control by saying it was not a bribe but the Centre expressed its willingness to order a probe.