News for 'bribery case'

Chopper deal: CBI records Goa governor's statement

Chopper deal: CBI records Goa governor's statement

Rediff.com4 Jul 2014

Carrying on with its probe into allegations of over Rs 360 crore bribe paid in the purchase of VVIP helicopters, the Central Bureau of Investigation recorded statement of Goa Governor B V Wanchoo as a "witness".

Yeddy accused of Rs 1,800cr pay-offs to BJP leaders; Cong seeks probe

Yeddy accused of Rs 1,800cr pay-offs to BJP leaders; Cong seeks probe

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

Yeddyurappa told reporters that an inquiry had found the documents, cited by Surjewala, as 'fake' and threatened to file a defamation case.

CBI needs a surgical strike

CBI needs a surgical strike

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

'The downslide has been rapid leading up to the number one and number two of the organisation flinging against each other horrendous accusations of bribery and tampering with investigations for personal gain, and the latest petition to the Supreme Court by the joint director of the CBI, M K Sinha, opening a veritable Pandora's Box of repulsive skeletons,' notes B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant who witnessed the CBI's birth.

Bizman detained after making bribe charge against Yogi's aide

Bizman detained after making bribe charge against Yogi's aide

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

The chief minister has asked officials for the 'factual status' of the case.

Sasikala was given VIP facilities in jail, reveals RTI

Sasikala was given VIP facilities in jail, reveals RTI

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

The report said Sasikala was allowed to wear her personal clothes and cook. A pressure cooker and spices were found in her prison cell.

CBI names Bansal as witness, nephew architect of railway scam

CBI names Bansal as witness, nephew architect of railway scam

Rediff.com4 Jul 2013

Bansal has been named as the 39th prosecution witness in the case in which Singla, the then Member (Staff) of Railway Board Mahesh Kumar and eight others have been chargesheeted for the offence of criminal conspiracy under the IPC and relevant provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act.

Won't lose any money by scrapping chopper deal: India

Won't lose any money by scrapping chopper deal: India

Rediff.com2 Jan 2014

A day after terminating the tainted VVIP helicopter deal with AugustaWestland, the defence ministry has set in motion the process of encashing the bank guarantee of nearly Rs 1,700 crore furnished by the Anglo-Italian firm.

Internal FIFA probe of Blatter finds scant evidence

Internal FIFA probe of Blatter finds scant evidence

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

An internal investigation of suspended FIFA President Joseph "Sepp" Blatter has found no evidence of corruption over a 2 million Swiss franc (1.3 million) payment to European football head Michel Platini, the Swiss newspaper Handelszeitung said on Wednesday.

Kejriwal rips apart L-G report, says CCTV plan cleared

Kejriwal rips apart L-G report, says CCTV plan cleared

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

The Delhi CM claimed that crime in the capital would be "reduced by half" once surveillance cameras were set up across the city.

Major sponsors call for FIFA's Blatter to resign

Major sponsors call for FIFA's Blatter to resign

Rediff.com3 Oct 2015

Major football sponsors on Friday issued coordinated calls for the immediate resignation of FIFA president Sepp Blatter in the most significant move by companies supporting the sport since a bribery and corruption scandal erupted at world football's governing body last May.

Brigadier sought $5mn for 197 helicopter deal; CBI probe on

Brigadier sought $5mn for 197 helicopter deal; CBI probe on

Rediff.com15 Jun 2013

The Central Bureau of Investigation has started another probe against UK-based helicopter supplier AgustaWestland for alleged corruption in the supply of Light Utility Helicopters to Army.

Sepp Blatter's troubles aren't over

Sepp Blatter's troubles aren't over

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

Sepp Blatter faces months of troubles before departure.

After lunch with BJP's Amit Shah, Bengal couple joins TMC

After lunch with BJP's Amit Shah, Bengal couple joins TMC

Rediff.com3 May 2017

Raju Mahali and Geeta Mahali, who had hosted Amit Shah on April 25 during his visit to the area, on Wednesday joined the TMC in the presence of senior TMC leader and tourism minister Gautam Deb.

The CBI has become a monster

The CBI has become a monster

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

'No one institution can cleanse it: Not the courts, government or activists.' 'And least of all the Indian Police Service,' argues Shekhar Gupta.

Bofors: After 12 years, CBI challenges HC order acquitting accused

Bofors: After 12 years, CBI challenges HC order acquitting accused

Rediff.com3 Feb 2018

The CBI filed the appeal against the May 31, 2005 decision of the high court by which all accused, including Europe-based industrialists Hinduja brothers, were discharged from the Rs 64-crore pay-off case.

What's so special in officers of govt-run Dena Bank?

What's so special in officers of govt-run Dena Bank?

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

Many from this small lender have made it to other bank boards over the past 5 years

CBI court acquits Yeddyurappa, sons in mining scam

CBI court acquits Yeddyurappa, sons in mining scam

Rediff.com26 Oct 2016

'Justice is done, I stand vindicated...' Yeddyurappa tweeted.

Bihar board 'topper' Ruby Rai arrested after appearing for re-test

Bihar board 'topper' Ruby Rai arrested after appearing for re-test

Rediff.com25 Jun 2016

She reportedly informed the board that she is not well and unable to appear for the re-exam.

MPPEB scam: 30 accused dead during four-year probe

MPPEB scam: 30 accused dead during four-year probe

Rediff.com28 May 2015

More than 30 accused wanted in connection with the Madhya Pradesh Professional Examination Board scam have died since the probe began in 2012, said chairman of the special team monitoring the investigation in the scandal that has rattled BJP government in the state.

The Blatter, Platini bans: What FIFA says

The Blatter, Platini bans: What FIFA says

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

Here is the full text of the statement issued by FIFA on Monday detailing the suspension of FIFA President Sepp Blatter and European soccer boss Michel Platini for eight years.

Chopper scam: CBI wants to question governors as witnesses

Chopper scam: CBI wants to question governors as witnesses

Rediff.com18 May 2014

The Central Bureau of Investigation has clarified to the law ministry that it wants to question two governors -- M K Narayanan and B V Wanchoo of West Bengal and Goa respectively as 'witnesses' in connection with its probe in the VVIP helicopter deal.

Blatter finally leaves home for... Russia

Blatter finally leaves home for... Russia

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

Sepp Blatter in Russia on first foreign visit since crisis.

House proceedings washed out for 7th day, Finance Bill not taken up

House proceedings washed out for 7th day, Finance Bill not taken up

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

The imapsse continues over issues like bank scams and special status demand for Andhra Pradesh.

Karnataka: Polling deferred in area where huge cache of voter IDs was found

Karnataka: Polling deferred in area where huge cache of voter IDs was found

Rediff.com11 May 2018

Polling in Rajarajeswari Nagar constituency has been deferred to May 28.

VVIP chopper deal: CBI quizzes Bengal governor

VVIP chopper deal: CBI quizzes Bengal governor

Rediff.com27 Jun 2014

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Friday questioned West Bengal Governor M K Narayanan as a "witness" in connection with its probe into allegations of bribery in the Rs 3600-crore VVIP chopper deal with Anglo-Italian firm AgustaWestland.

Blacklisting companies? What the govt must do

Blacklisting companies? What the govt must do

Rediff.com19 Jun 2013

Governments must give companies a hearing before blacklisting them.

Jaitley counters Manmohan, pitches 'honest system' for transformation

Jaitley counters Manmohan, pitches 'honest system' for transformation

Rediff.com25 Nov 2016

"We are trying to transform India's economy where there is a premium on honesty... We switched over from a system which promotes it (corruption, dubious political funding, bribery) into a more ethical system which the developing economies in the world has followed," Jaitley told Times Now.

CBI arrests absconding vice chairman of Bhushan Steel

CBI arrests absconding vice chairman of Bhushan Steel

Rediff.com7 Aug 2014

Earlier, a special CBI court had issued non-bailable warrants against Neeraj Singal, Vice Chairman and Managing Director of Bhushan Steel Ltd, and Purushotam Totlani, an alleged middleman, in connection with the Syndicate Bank bribery case.

Ecclestone challenges $1.5 billion tax demand

Ecclestone challenges $1.5 billion tax demand

Rediff.com22 May 2015

Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone has taken legal action against British tax officials after facing a demand for payment of more than 1 billion pounds ($1.57 billion) in relation to a family trust.

FIFA plays down differences, says it could be misunderstanding

FIFA plays down differences, says it could be misunderstanding

Rediff.com15 Nov 2014

'Usually you would first speak to each other internally if you don't like something'

For AirAsia's Tony Fernandes, Indian sky is out of bounds

For AirAsia's Tony Fernandes, Indian sky is out of bounds

Rediff.com25 Jul 2020

With cash shortage and plans going awry, the AirAsia owner is looking to cash out of the venture he built with Ratan Tata in 2013.

EC censures Kejriwal over bribe remark

EC censures Kejriwal over bribe remark

Rediff.com21 Jan 2017

The poll body said said if he continues to violate the model code, stern action would be taken against him and his party, including suspension or withdrawal of recognition to the Aam Aadmi Party.

Studying abroad? 6 rules you should never break

Studying abroad? 6 rules you should never break

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

Are you overstaying on an F1 visa?

FIFA ethics panel bans ex-head of German FA for one year

FIFA ethics panel bans ex-head of German FA for one year

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

FIFA's Ethics Committee has banned Wolfgang Niersbach, the former president of the German Football Association, for one year for failing to report potential misconduct surrounding the award of the 2006 soccer World Cup in Germany.

CBI probe in R-Telecom's 'deal' with Swiss firm hits dead-end

CBI probe in R-Telecom's 'deal' with Swiss firm hits dead-end

Rediff.com17 Jan 2014

The agency had earlier alleged that the company had sold its 9.1% stake to Delphi for Rs 10 crore --a rate much lower than the prevalent market price.

Chinese court upholds life sentence for Bo Xilai

Chinese court upholds life sentence for Bo Xilai

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

A Chinese high court on Friday rejected the appeal of disgraced Communist Party leader Bo Xilai and upheld his life sentence for bribery, embezzlement and abuse of power in the country's biggest political scandal.

Slow to start, banks wrestle with insolvency regime

Slow to start, banks wrestle with insolvency regime

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

Insolvency professionals feel the bankruptcy code will deter defaulters, but NPAs will not cease unless banks are sensitised on credit appraisal and experts are hired by banks to inspect what is happening with their loans.

US charges Honduran football club chief with laundering drug money

US charges Honduran football club chief with laundering drug money

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

The president of a top Honduras football club and two family members were charged by US authorities on Wednesday with engineering a decade-long scheme to launder drug trafficking and foreign bribery proceeds through US accounts.

RS polls in Karnataka to go ahead as scheduled

RS polls in Karnataka to go ahead as scheduled

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

The Commission said it cannot, under the existing law, disqualify a contesting candidate or prevent him from contesting the election, nor can it prevent an elector from casting his vote in an election, if otherwise qualified and eligible, as is being demanded by some of the parties.

Wife, daughter of Delhi babu held for graft end life

Wife, daughter of Delhi babu held for graft end life

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

Two separate suicide notes were recovered. They said that the CBI raid caused them (the family) great humiliation in the society.