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Setback for Imran; Pakistan fares badly in terror funding report

Setback for Imran; Pakistan fares badly in terror funding report

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

The APG released its much-awaited 228-page 'Mutual Evaluation Report' on Saturday, 10 days ahead of the key Financial Action Task Force's plenary meeting which will give its decision on Pakistan's 'grey list' status.

Pakistan arrests 58 Indian fishermen

Pakistan arrests 58 Indian fishermen

Rediff.com20 Sep 2013

Pakistan's maritime security agency on Thursday arrested 58 Indian fishermen after they allegedly strayed into the country's territorial waters.

Bihar official ostracised for sheltering pigs

Bihar official ostracised for sheltering pigs

Rediff.com5 Nov 2007

How simply doing his duty has jeopardised a Muslim doctor's Haj pilgrimage.

NCLAT to hear Dutch court administrator in Jet case

NCLAT to hear Dutch court administrator in Jet case

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

Jet is facing insolvency proceedings in the Netherlands as well where it was declared bankrupt after it failed to pay two European creditors.

India's duty-free shops face the heat

India's duty-free shops face the heat

Rediff.com7 May 2007

Airports in US, UK & Europe to confiscate goods bought from duty-free shops in India.

ED summons Tejashwi, Rabri in 'hotels-for-land scam'

ED summons Tejashwi, Rabri in 'hotels-for-land scam'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

The case dates back to the time when Lalu was the railway minister in the UPA government.

Banks may share transaction data with money sleuths

Banks may share transaction data with money sleuths

Rediff.com11 Jan 2017

FinMin's project will enable tax man to track electronic transactions like RTGS or NEFT.

28 Indian fishermen captured by Pak; 5 boats seized

28 Indian fishermen captured by Pak; 5 boats seized

Rediff.com14 Feb 2014

In the fifth such incident since August, Pakistan coastal authorities have apprehended 28 Indian fishermen and seized five boats, a Gujarat-based fishermen's association said on Thursday.

Indian Army ignores Chinese propaganda

Indian Army ignores Chinese propaganda

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

Today, the Ladakhis and Tibetans have been joined by the Sikhs, the Madrassis, the Garhwalis, the Rajputs, who are well trained psychologically and otherwise, to defend the nation, observes Claude Arpi.

My government is unsparing against corrupt: Modi

My government is unsparing against corrupt: Modi

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that his government is unsparing when it comes to punishing the corrupt and listed out the steps initiated by him to curb the menace.

Fearing FATF heat, Pak to upgrade group of banned outfits to 'high risk'

Fearing FATF heat, Pak to upgrade group of banned outfits to 'high risk'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2019

The proscribed organisations will be examined under heightened security checks at all layers of legal, administrative, investigative and financial regimes, the Dawn newspaper reported.

The soldier who won India's first Param Vir Chakra

The soldier who won India's first Param Vir Chakra

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Major Somnath Sharma was awarded the Param Vir Chakra posthumously for his bravery in the Kashmir operations on November 3, 1947.

CBI seizes Rs 14 lakh from IT official

CBI seizes Rs 14 lakh from IT official

Rediff.com29 Dec 2006

Besides the cash, the anti-corruption wing of the agency also seized several bank accounts from the residence of Om Praksh Vimal.

Dr Death allowed to keep pension

Dr Death allowed to keep pension

Rediff.com12 Jan 2006

Patel fled Australia in 2005 when allegations of serious misconduct surfaced. Health Inquiry Commisioner Geoff Davies recommended charges of manslaughter, assault and fraud against him.

7 Pakistani fishermen arrested by Coast Guard in Gujarat

7 Pakistani fishermen arrested by Coast Guard in Gujarat

Rediff.com20 Sep 2013

The Indian Coast Guard on Friday seized a Pakistani boat and arrested seven fishermen for crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line near Jamnagar.

Shiney Ahuja's Welcome Back in Bollywood

Shiney Ahuja's Welcome Back in Bollywood

Rediff.com14 Mar 2014

The actor will shoot for Anees Bazme's new film in Dubai.

Naked Trump statue to be auctioned to fund immigrantion forum

Naked Trump statue to be auctioned to fund immigrantion forum

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

The estimated value of the sculpture is somewhere between $10,000-20,000.

Blame game begins between BJP, Congress over Mallya row

Blame game begins between BJP, Congress over Mallya row

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

Raising the matter during Zero Hour, Azad said everyone knew Mallya "could flee any day" and the investigating agencies should have seized his passport and taken steps to restrict his movement.

Thank Shashi Tharoor if Britain returns our Koh-i-Noor

Thank Shashi Tharoor if Britain returns our Koh-i-Noor

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

British Indian MP Keith Vaz on Tuesday called for the world-famous 'Koh-i-Noor' diamond to be returned to India during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's UK visit in November.

Babur neither visited Ayodhya nor constructed mosque: Hindu body tells SC

Babur neither visited Ayodhya nor constructed mosque: Hindu body tells SC

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

Mir Baki was not the commander who had led the invasion on Ayodhya, Mishra said leading the bench to ask him as to what he was trying to prove by referring to these historical books.

Don't repeal POTA, Advani asks Centre

Don't repeal POTA, Advani asks Centre

Rediff.com11 Jul 2004

'Without this (POTA), many of the punishments that had to be given, could not have been given; Many of the funds that had been confiscated, could not have been confiscated,' the former deputy PM said.

'Misa Bharti's Delhi farm house is a money laundering asset'

'Misa Bharti's Delhi farm house is a money laundering asset'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2018

The ED has now seized the property, agency sources said.

$619 mn ED notice to Zee

$619 mn ED notice to Zee

Rediff.com14 Dec 2004

Police team to probe 'atrocities' on Raja Bhaiya

Police team to probe 'atrocities' on Raja Bhaiya

Rediff.com20 Sep 2003

The independent legislator had accused District Magistrate Mohammad Mustafa of committing atrocities.

After bars, raids on matka dens in Mumbai

After bars, raids on matka dens in Mumbai

Rediff.com26 Feb 2004

The action comes a day after raids on 62 dancing bars and beauty parlours in Mumbai in which close to 1,000 people were detained.

What happens when you speak truth to power

What happens when you speak truth to power

Rediff.com1 Sep 2018

No one was surprised when Rajendra Singh was found shot and killed in broad daylight, not far from the local police station, notes Geetanjali Krishna.

Plea to extradite Thatcher's son

Plea to extradite Thatcher's son

Rediff.com27 Aug 2004

The central African country of Equatorial Guinea has asked South Africa to extradite Mark Thatcher, the son of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, who reportedly funded a coup attempt in that nation.

Man arrested for selling 'Om' inscribed shoes in Pakistan

Man arrested for selling 'Om' inscribed shoes in Pakistan

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

It is unethical and highly immoral to insult any religion, either of a minority or majority, he said in a statement.

Chinese court upholds charges against Bo Xilai

Chinese court upholds charges against Bo Xilai

Rediff.com22 Sep 2013

In its judgment delivered at a packed room, the court sentenced Bo to life in prison on the bribery charges, 15 years for embezzlement and seven years for abuse of power

Al Qaeda's 'nitrocellulose' bombs

Al Qaeda's 'nitrocellulose' bombs

Rediff.com14 Oct 2003

Intelligence officials have confiscated Al Qaeda manuals and picked up several indications that the terror network is attempting to create a chemical called 'nitrocellulose' to fashion explosive devices.

Coke moves HC over seizure of stock

Coke moves HC over seizure of stock

Rediff.com8 Aug 2003

Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Pvt Ltd has moved the Mumbai high court challenging the Maharashtra government's action of confiscating huge stock of its aerated water products.

Britain freezes Quattrocchi's bank account

Britain freezes Quattrocchi's bank account

Rediff.com28 Jul 2003

The Italian businessman is one of the main accused in the Bofors payoff scam.

Raju's new loves: Healthcare, pharma

Raju's new loves: Healthcare, pharma

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

But Raju has not discarded his first love, real estate.

NDA has done more work on black money than previous govts: FM

NDA has done more work on black money than previous govts: FM

Rediff.com16 May 2016

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Monday said the NDA government has done more work to fish out black money than any other previous government in a short span of two years and all efforts are afoot to book those who have not taken advantage of the disclosure scheme.

Dubai's ruler pardons Norwegian woman who alleged rape

Dubai's ruler pardons Norwegian woman who alleged rape

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

A 24-year-old Norwegian woman, sentenced to prison after reporting that she was raped in Dubai, on Monday said that she had been given a pardon by the emirate's ruler.

ONGC may get stake in Russian oil field

ONGC may get stake in Russian oil field

Rediff.com14 Feb 2005

ONGC on Monday said it was still in reckoning for the confiscated assets of Russian oil firm Yukos and added Moscow may give it a stake in Rosneft's Vankor oil and gas field if the deal falls.

How China deals with US high-handedness

How China deals with US high-handedness

Rediff.com29 Jul 2004

India's former defence minister George Fernandes was twice strip-searched in Washington but chose to keep mum about it.

Black Money trail: When is a foreign bank account illegal?

Black Money trail: When is a foreign bank account illegal?

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

If the account in a foreign bank has income undisclosed to income tax authorities, or has funds from illegal sources, the account can be declared illegal, under the Fema.