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Ethics panel recommends expelling Mahua Moitra from LS, Cong MP votes in favour

Ethics panel recommends expelling Mahua Moitra from LS, Cong MP votes in favour

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

According to sources, Preneet Kaur, a Congress MP, is believed to have voted in support of the report.

Balaji, first TN minister to be arrested by ED, sent to jail till June 28

Balaji, first TN minister to be arrested by ED, sent to jail till June 28

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

Tamil Nadu electricity minister was arrested under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), official sources said, making him the first minister in the M K Stalin-led government to face such an action from a central agency.

Modi launches 5G mobile services, calls it dawn of new era

Modi launches 5G mobile services, calls it dawn of new era

Rediff.com1 Oct 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the 6th India Mobile Congress at Pragati Maidan in Delhi and launched 5G services. The 5G telecom services seek to provide seamless coverage, high data rate, low latency and highly reliable communications system. The three major telecom operators of the country demonstrated one use case each in front of the prime minister to show the potential of 5G technology in India.

ED summons Karnataka Cong chief Shivakumar in money-laundering case

ED summons Karnataka Cong chief Shivakumar in money-laundering case

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

Calling the action of the ED as harassment, he questioned the timing of the summons when the Congress' Bharat Jodo Yatra was on and when the State Assembly session was underway.

Can Stalin Repeat 2019 Lok Sabha Result In 2024?

Can Stalin Repeat 2019 Lok Sabha Result In 2024?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

Stalin still enjoys a lot of sympathy and empathy as someone wishing well for the state, but not full-throated support as in 2019 and 2021, notes N Sathiya Moorthy.

How PM Modi Became Saint Modi

How PM Modi Became Saint Modi

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

The transmogrification of Prime Minister Modi to Saint Modi began with the ground-breaking ceremony of the Ram temple in Ayodhya. By identifying himself with Lord Ram, Modi raised himself in popular imagination to a saintly person.

ED raids Chhattisgarh Cong leaders ahead of plenary

ED raids Chhattisgarh Cong leaders ahead of plenary

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday conducted raids at over a dozen locations in Chhattisgarh including at premises linked to state Congress leaders as part of an ongoing probe into the alleged coal levy scam, officials said.

Lok Sabha approves Delhi services bill by voice vote, AAP cries foul

Lok Sabha approves Delhi services bill by voice vote, AAP cries foul

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023, which will replace an ordinance promulgated for handling the transfers and postings of senior officers in the city government, was passed in the Lok Sabha on Thursday amid a walkout by opposition parties.

ED grills Rahul Gandhi for 11 hours on 2nd day, calls him again on Wednesday

ED grills Rahul Gandhi for 11 hours on 2nd day, calls him again on Wednesday

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was questioned for over eight hours by the Enforcement Directorate for the second consecutive day in the National Herald money-laundering probe and was again summoned on Wednesday, even as the opposition party continued its protests and sparred with the BJP, accusing it of conspiring to defame the Gandhi family through the ''false'' case.

COMING UP In June: Your OTT Menu

COMING UP In June: Your OTT Menu

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

Things are heating up in the OTT space this June, especially with Jio Cinema going full throttle with their release plans.

ED quizzes Tejashwi Yadav for around 9 hours in land-for-jobs case

ED quizzes Tejashwi Yadav for around 9 hours in land-for-jobs case

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

The alleged scam pertains to the period when Lalu Prasad was the railway minister in the UPA-1 government at the Centre.

The man who cracked the Rs 3,700 crore online scam

The man who cracked the Rs 3,700 crore online scam

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

With just 10 detectives under his leadership and in about three weeks' time, Senior Superintendent of Police of Uttar Pradesh's Special Task Force Amit Pathak cracked an online digital racket that swindled 600,000 people and is now worth Rs 3,700 crore and counting.

Why 'Captain' Vijayakanth Won't Be Forgotten

Why 'Captain' Vijayakanth Won't Be Forgotten

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

The Tamil film industry won't forget Vijayakanth's large-heartedness, how he took care of fellow industry persons, male or female, rich or poor, young or old...recalls N Sathiya Moorthy. How he sent money quietly for the family of a stunt artiste to meet his funeral expenses, how he always ensured that all female co-stars, including junior artistes, had secure accommodation on outdoor shoots, and how he would always the first to rush help if anyone from the fraternity was in distress.

PM calls ministers' meet ahead of discussion on Agusta

PM calls ministers' meet ahead of discussion on Agusta

Rediff.com4 May 2016

The meeting would be attended by Parrikar, Home Minister Rajnath Singh, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Venkaiah Naidu, besides others. Parrikar, who met the prime minister on Tuesday, is expected to address the Rajya Sabha at 2 pm during the short duration debate.

2023's Must Watch Web Series

2023's Must Watch Web Series

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Deepa Gahlot picks 10 Web series that was worth the viewer's while.

Liquor policy: ED summons BRS leader Kavitha again on Mar 16 for quizzing

Liquor policy: ED summons BRS leader Kavitha again on Mar 16 for quizzing

Rediff.com12 Mar 2023

According to sources, Kavitha was to be made to sit face-to-face with Hyderabad-based businessman Arun Ramchandra Pillai, who was arrested in connection with the liquor policy case on Monday night.

ED raids dozens in Bengal, including 2 ministers, seizes Rs 20 cr in cash

ED raids dozens in Bengal, including 2 ministers, seizes Rs 20 cr in cash

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday carried out simultaneous raids at the houses of around a dozen people, including two ministers, in connection with its investigation into the teacher recruitment scam and seized huge amounts of cash.

Banerjee-Stalin to discuss 2024 LS polls in Chennai on Wednesday

Banerjee-Stalin to discuss 2024 LS polls in Chennai on Wednesday

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will visit Chennai on November 2 and is likely to hold a meeting with her Tamil Nadu counterpart M K Stalin to discuss their strategies for the 2024 Lok Sabha poll, a senior government official said on Tuesday.

The Gloves Are Off In Tamil Nadu

The Gloves Are Off In Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

Stalin is preparing the DMK to go the whole hog in making 'federalism', 'Tamil self-respect' and 'communal cohesiveness' the party's poll plank next year, and package the BJP and its possible allies, as 'divisive' and 'reactionary', predicts N Sathiya Moorthy.

TMC helping BJP in Meghalaya, charges Rahul, puts Oppn unity at risk

TMC helping BJP in Meghalaya, charges Rahul, puts Oppn unity at risk

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

Amid opposition unity talks, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday attacked the Trinamool Congress, alleging that it was fighting elections in Meghalaya to ensure the Bharatiya Janata Party comes to power in the state, drawing a sharp reaction from the Mamata Banerjee-led party.

India: A major hub for cybercrime

India: A major hub for cybercrime

Rediff.com20 Aug 2009

India is fast emerging as a major hub of cybercrime as recession is driving computer-literate criminals to electronic scams, claimed a study by researchers at the University of Brighton.

India major hub for cybercrime

India major hub for cybercrime

Rediff.com19 Aug 2009

India is fast emerging as a major hub of cybercrime as recession is driving computer-literate criminals to electronic scams, claimed a study by researchers at the University of Brighton.

CBI to quiz Kejriwal on Sunday; Oppn unity on display

CBI to quiz Kejriwal on Sunday; Oppn unity on display

Rediff.com15 Apr 2023

As opposition leaders like the Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Janata Dal-United supremo and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar expressed solidarity with Kejriwal on Saturday and renewed calls to speed up opposition unity efforts to take on the BJP, officials said the CBI may ask the AAP chief about the policy formulation process, especially of the "untraceable" file which was earlier slated to be put before the Delhi Council of Ministers.

EXPLAINED: The Saradha chit fund scam

EXPLAINED: The Saradha chit fund scam

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

About 17 lakh investors, mostly in West Bengal, who have lost crores of rupees in the Saradha chit fund scam are fast losing hope. The scandal continues to roil West Bengal political circles with several ruling Trinamool Congress leaders being implicated and some arrested. Even West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's name has been dragged into the sordid mess. Indrani Roy presents a FAQ on what the scam is about and the main players behind it.

In Karnataka Rahul offers unemployed graduates Rs 3000 dole

In Karnataka Rahul offers unemployed graduates Rs 3000 dole

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

He also announced unemployment allowance for the youth, as the party's fourth poll guarantee, on coming to power.

Modi says Mamata shielding corrupt; Didi calls him 'Mr Maddy'

Modi says Mamata shielding corrupt; Didi calls him 'Mr Maddy'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

'From chaiwala he has now become Rafalewala. He speaks a bunch of lies,' the West Bengal CM said.

A new 'scam' taints Lalu and family

A new 'scam' taints Lalu and family

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

The so-called soil scam has left Lalu alone in the Mahagathbandhan.

AAP, BJP MLAs hold overnight protests at Delhi assembly

AAP, BJP MLAs hold overnight protests at Delhi assembly

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

Hours after the AAP announced its night-long sit-in against the Lieutenant Governor, BJP MLAs also started an overnight dharna on the assembly premises demanding the sacking of ministers Manish Sisodia and Satyendar Jain over alleged corruption.

A schizo polity called Tamil Nadu

A schizo polity called Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

Why did such a 'socially conscientious' people adapt to cash-for-votes and the like, as fish to water? N Sathiya Moorthy offers an explanation.

Bihar topper scam: A well-oiled network

Bihar topper scam: A well-oiled network

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

The reputation of Bihar's schools has taken a knock. Satyavrat Mishra explains how a student-teacher nexus has gamed the system to produce toppers by the dozen.

Modi calls Congress 'shameless' for fielding tainted Chavan

Modi calls Congress 'shameless' for fielding tainted Chavan

Rediff.com30 Mar 2014

Narendra Modi on Sunday slammed Congress for giving ticket to Adarsh scam tainted Ashok Chavan and promised to take "proactive" action against leaders guilty of corruption once BJP comes to power at the Centre.

Demand to discussion Manipur in Parliament non-negotiable: Jairam

Demand to discussion Manipur in Parliament non-negotiable: Jairam

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

Ramesh stressed that the prime minister should participate in the debate on Manipur.

PNB fraud case: Centre, SC at loggerheads

PNB fraud case: Centre, SC at loggerheads

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

There can't be a parallel inquiry and parallel monitoring by the courts, Attorney General K K Venugopal told the court.

PNB fraud: How bank auditors failed to detect the scam

PNB fraud: How bank auditors failed to detect the scam

Rediff.com20 Feb 2018

The problem here is that internal auditors are good at accounts, but they are not trained to track foreign exchange transactions

'We know Bajrang Punia's political colours'

'We know Bajrang Punia's political colours'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

'These three wrestlers (Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik) are indirectly or directly part of the Congress.'

Opposition blames Centre for Parliament logjam

Opposition blames Centre for Parliament logjam

Rediff.com20 Mar 2018

Tuesday was the 12th day in a row that Parliament did not functioned and the current stalemate has entered the third week.

'Pawar saheb will show what he is made of in the next 15-18 months'

'Pawar saheb will show what he is made of in the next 15-18 months'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

'I want to warn Ajit dada and all those who have stabbed Pawar saheb by joining hands with the BJP.' 'Don't write saheb's obituaries so soon.'

Vyapam 2 as job aspirants protest against exam irregularities in MP

Vyapam 2 as job aspirants protest against exam irregularities in MP

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

Home minister and state government spokesman Narottam Mishra claimed the screenshot of the TET paper which has gone viral was forged and called it a conspiracy to malign the image of a senior bureaucrat, who is an aide of Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan.

AIADMK Minus BJP Poses Threat To DMK

AIADMK Minus BJP Poses Threat To DMK

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

From the voter-level, traditionally anti-BJP, anti-Hindutva minorities and other secular voters would have an option, especially in the face of the mounting anti-incumbency against the ruling party -- as it happened in the 2001 assembly polls, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Sonia tears into Modi govt, says PM's actions speak far louder...

Sonia tears into Modi govt, says PM's actions speak far louder...

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

"Religious festivals seem to have become occasions to intimidate and bully others -- a far cry from when they were occasions for joy and celebration. Instead, there is intimidation and discrimination only on account of their religion, food, caste, gender or language," Gandhi said.