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Airtel tops transparency chart in corporate reporting

Airtel tops transparency chart in corporate reporting

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

Tata companies perform well while major firms in emerging markets do badly.

'They took everything they could find'

'They took everything they could find'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

'Anything that couldn't be stolen they destroyed.' Saloni Dhumne and Atreya Raghavan speak to members of the Indian community in Durban -- the largest congregation of Indians outside India -- who were targeted in last month's horrific riots.

SC issues notices to Centre, EC on PIL against poll freebies

SC issues notices to Centre, EC on PIL against poll freebies

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

The plea said there should be a total ban on such populist measures to gain undue political favour from voters as they violate the Constitution and the ECI should take suitable deterrent measures.

AAP seeks public opinion to decide Gujarat CM candidate

AAP seeks public opinion to decide Gujarat CM candidate

Rediff.com29 Oct 2022

The results of the poll would be announced on November 4.

Budget is anti-farmer, anti-people and anti-country: Mamata

Budget is anti-farmer, anti-people and anti-country: Mamata

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

"This is a budget to deceive the masses. It's an anti-farmer, anti-people and anti-country budget," Banerjee said while addressing the inaugural ceremony of Uttar Banga Utsav.

Chat with K N Govindacharya on his political plans

Chat with K N Govindacharya on his political plans

Rediff.com31 Jul 2013

Chat with K N Govindacharya as he appears on the Rediff Chat on July 31, Wednesday, at 12 noon IST, to answer these and other questions. Be there!

'Ashish Nehra will struggle even in 50 overs leave aside Test cricket'

'Ashish Nehra will struggle even in 50 overs leave aside Test cricket'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

Aaqib Javed has said that Ashish Nehra is a short term solution to India's fast bowling problems.

In 4-3 ruling, SC bans seeking votes over religion, caste, language

In 4-3 ruling, SC bans seeking votes over religion, caste, language

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

A seven-judge Supreme Court bench headed by Chief Justice of India TS Thakur said the secular ethos of the Constitution had to be maintained by keeping elections a secular exercise.

Leave no safe haven for those who betray India: PM to CBI, CVC

Leave no safe haven for those who betray India: PM to CBI, CVC

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

Virtually addressing a joint conference of the CVC and the CBI at Kevadia in Gujarat, Modi said no matter how powerful a person may be, stern action should be taken against those who work against the interest of the nation or its people.

Stall release of Modi biopic: Congress to EC

Stall release of Modi biopic: Congress to EC

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

"The purpose of this film is only political -- to get some extra mileage in the elections. We believe, it is not just a corrupt practice, but the very launch of the film is motivated," Kapil Sibal told reporters outside the Election Commission.

Won't remain silent if model code is violated: EC warns parties

Won't remain silent if model code is violated: EC warns parties

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

The EC communication to the national and state parties added: 'The Commission will take stern actions for any violation under all powers available.'

Sena MLA under ED scanner writes to Uddhav to reconcile with BJP

Sena MLA under ED scanner writes to Uddhav to reconcile with BJP

Rediff.com20 Jun 2021

In the letter dated June 10, Pratap Sarnaik said even though the alliance with the BJP has broken, personal and harmonious relations between leaders of the 'yuti' (Shiv Sena-BJP) remain.

Whistle-blower mechanism to check corporate scams: Sebi

Whistle-blower mechanism to check corporate scams: Sebi

Rediff.com20 Feb 2014

The mechanism would also need to have necessary safeguards to protect whistle-blowers from victimisation, while checks would also be required against any misuse of this facility aimed at encouraging directors and employees to report genuine concerns and any wrongdoings at their company.

Katju links UPA govt to 'corrupt judge', sparks chaos in RS

Katju links UPA govt to 'corrupt judge', sparks chaos in RS

Rediff.com21 Jul 2014

Former Supreme Court judge Markandey Katju, currently chairman of Press Council of India, on Monday stirred a controversy by alleging that three ex-Chief Justices of India had compromised in giving extension to an additional judge of Madras high court at the instance of the United Progressive Alliance government in the wake of pressure from one of its allies, apparently Dravida Munnetra Kazahagham.

Serena, Nishikori shoot down match-fixing claims

Serena, Nishikori shoot down match-fixing claims

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

World No.1 Serena Williams has refuted any hints of match-fixing in women's tennis. World tennis was rocked on Monday by allegations that 16 players who have been ranked in the top 50 had been repeatedly flagged to the Tennis Integrity Unit (TIU) over suspicions they had 'fixed matches' in the past decade. The media reports created a stir at the Australian Open, with players expressing surprise at the allegations. "When I'm playing, I can only answer for me, I play very hard, and every player I play seems to play hard," women's world number one Serena Williams told reporters.

Sacked cop sent to jail for demanding bribe, hitting woman

Sacked cop sent to jail for demanding bribe, hitting woman

Rediff.com12 May 2015

A court in New Delhi on Tuesday remanded to 14 days in judicial custody a sacked head constable of Delhi Police, who had allegedly hit a woman with a brick after she refused to give him a bribe.

Aamir Khan should not hurt religious sentiments: MP's Narottam Mishra

Aamir Khan should not hurt religious sentiments: MP's Narottam Mishra

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

Madhya Pradesh Home Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party leader Narottam Mishra on Wednesday said actor Aamir Khan should stay away from advertisements and acts which hurt religious sentiments after a bank commercial featuring Khan and actor Kiara Advani faced criticism from sections of netizens.

Walmart India head Raj Jain leaves, interim head named

Walmart India head Raj Jain leaves, interim head named

Rediff.com26 Jun 2013

Ramnik Narsey, the new chief, had joined the retail giant in May 2013.

Shivpal warns of new front if Akhilesh doesn't hand over reins to Mulayam

Shivpal warns of new front if Akhilesh doesn't hand over reins to Mulayam

Rediff.com3 May 2017

He also claimed that corrupt persons and officials had joined hands with the government during the previous regime when Akhilesh was the chief minister and the same thing was happening in the present dispensation.

BCCI clears Shami of match-fixing charges, hands central contract

BCCI clears Shami of match-fixing charges, hands central contract

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

BCCI cleared India speedster Mohammed Shami's central contract after its Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) exonerated him of corruption charges levelled by his wife Hasin Jahan.

Vinicius reports eight complaint over racist abuse in LaLiga

Vinicius reports eight complaint over racist abuse in LaLiga

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

UEFA opens investigation into Barca payments to ex-refereeing official

Centre approves Delhi's budget, minister calls its stalling unconstitutional

Centre approves Delhi's budget, minister calls its stalling unconstitutional

Rediff.com22 Mar 2023

A day after heated exchanges between the Aam Aadmi Party dispensation and the Centre over the Delhi budget, the Union home ministry on Tuesday approved the city government's financial document, paving the way for its tabling in the assembly.

FCRA case: CBI to question NGOs

FCRA case: CBI to question NGOs

Rediff.com17 May 2016

The Central Bureau of Investigation is expected to question representatives of NGOs whose names have cropped up during its probe against a Home Ministry official Anand Joshi who was allegedly issuing notices of foreign remittances violations to voluntary groups in an arbitrary manner.

Louis Berger case: Chargesheeted Digambar Kamat alleges political vendetta

Louis Berger case: Chargesheeted Digambar Kamat alleges political vendetta

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

Police on Thursday filed chargesheet in the Louis Berger pay-off scandal naming former Goa chief minister Kamat as the "prime conspirator".

Corrupt relationship managers: Blame the bank

Corrupt relationship managers: Blame the bank

Rediff.com7 Jan 2011

Most banks follow lax selection and due diligence procedures as long as relationship managers bring in the money.

Chanda Kochhar skips ED date; to be summoned again

Chanda Kochhar skips ED date; to be summoned again

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

The agency is also preparing to analyse the details of assets of the Kochhars and others so that they can be provisionally attached under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act

'Mera baap sant tha, main nahin hoon'

'Mera baap sant tha, main nahin hoon'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

'She showed courage at every turn in her political career.'

Kundra disappointed with Lodha verdict, says many inaccuracies

Kundra disappointed with Lodha verdict, says many inaccuracies

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

Suspended from all cricket-related activity for life by the Supreme Court-appointed Justice R S Lodha committee, former Rajasthan Royals co-owner Raj Kundra said he is shocked and disappointed by the punishment handed out to him.

Another Guj Cong MLA quits; RS poll plan in disarray

Another Guj Cong MLA quits; RS poll plan in disarray

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

The party's chances of winning two seats in the Bharatiya Janata Party-ruled state in the March 26 Rajya Sabha polls has been severely dented.

Class action lawsuit filed against Cognizant

Class action lawsuit filed against Cognizant

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

It was alleged that the IT major made "improper payments to obtain permits and building licences in India"

Why is Qatar a controversial location for the FIFA World Cup?

Why is Qatar a controversial location for the FIFA World Cup?

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

In 2015, FIFA recommended that Qatar host a shorter World Cup over the cooler months of November and December in a move that was sure to put soccer's world governing body on a collision course with the major European leagues.

CBI to hold preliminary inquiry on criminality in Radia tapes

CBI to hold preliminary inquiry on criminality in Radia tapes

Rediff.com17 Oct 2013

The Central Bureau of Investigation will soon register a Preliminary Inquiry to look into criminality in 15 tapped conversations of lobbyist Niira Radia with several government officials, as directed by the Supreme Court.

Gujarat poll: Did any PM campaign like this, asks Kharge

Gujarat poll: Did any PM campaign like this, asks Kharge

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

Kharge said that the BJP is trying to misuse his 'Ravan' remarks for electoral gains in Gujarat.

'Wrestling will remember you for licking the feet of...'

'Wrestling will remember you for licking the feet of...'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

Phogat alleged that Yogeshwar had laughed off the sexual harassment complaints against the WFI chief during the oversight panel hearings

NDA govt may review some decisions of UPA: Venkaiah

NDA govt may review some decisions of UPA: Venkaiah

Rediff.com14 May 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance, projected to come to power by exit polls, may review some of the decisions taken by the present United Progressive Alliance government, senior BJP leader M Venkaiah Naidu said on Wednesday.

'Judicial reform isn't a political issue yet'

'Judicial reform isn't a political issue yet'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

'It is the common people, not lawyers and judges, who are the stakeholders of the judiciary.'

'Congress and BJP have failed to take a robust stand against corruption'

'Congress and BJP have failed to take a robust stand against corruption'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2014

Rajmohan spoke with rediff.com, sharing his thoughts on what ails East Delhi, the future of AAP and his plans for strengthening the party.

Cricket Buzz: BCCI treasurer questions COA member Edulji

Cricket Buzz: BCCI treasurer questions COA member Edulji

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

The Board of Control for Cricket in India treasurer Aniruddh Chaudhry has questioned COA member Diana Edulji benefitting from a one-time ex-gratia payment given to women international cricketers, implying conflict of interest in the allocation.

UPA-3 'very much possible' in 2024: Sibal

UPA-3 'very much possible' in 2024: Sibal

Rediff.com18 Jun 2023

Sibal, a prominent Opposition voice and a former Congress leader, also said that instead of a common minimum programme, the Opposition parties should talk about a 'new vision for India'.

'Wal-Mart paid millions of dollars in bribes in India'

'Wal-Mart paid millions of dollars in bribes in India'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

Wal-Mart's "suspected bribery" unearthed in India involves thousands of small payments to low-level local officials.