News for 'corruption case'

Judge demanded Rs 5L to 'settle case': B'gluru techie's father

Judge demanded Rs 5L to 'settle case': B'gluru techie's father

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

"My son used to say that there is a lot of corruption but he will fight as he is on the path of truth. He was broken from inside, though he didn't tell anyone anything," Subhash's father Pawan Kumar told ANI.

HC stays trial proceedings against Chidambaram in ED case

HC stays trial proceedings against Chidambaram in ED case

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

The Delhi high court on Wednesday stayed the trial court proceedings against senior Congress leader P Chidambaram in the Aircel-Maxis case lodged by the Enforcement Directorate.

'Media Frenzy Has Ruined Justice Varma's Reputation'

'Media Frenzy Has Ruined Justice Varma's Reputation'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

'Presumption of innocence must guide all formal actions, but transparency must not be mistaken for pre-judgment.' 'The cruel irony, however, is that Justice Varma is a fine judge who enjoys a reputation for writing well-reasoned judgments.'

HC upholds Kejriwal's arrest by CBI, asks him to...

HC upholds Kejriwal's arrest by CBI, asks him to...

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

The Delhi high court on Monday upheld Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's arrest by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in the corruption case stemming from the alleged excise policy scam, dealing a massive blow to the Aam Aadmi Party leader.

Kejriwal's aide Bibhav Kumar arrested in Swati Maliwal 'assault' case

Kejriwal's aide Bibhav Kumar arrested in Swati Maliwal 'assault' case

Rediff.com19 May 2024

Bibhav Kumar was produced before Metropolitan Magistrate Gaurav Goyal who sent him to five-day police custody after the police sought his remand to question him about the incident and to retrieve data from his phone.

Upholding constitutional ethos hallmark of CJI Sanjiv Khanna's tenure

Upholding constitutional ethos hallmark of CJI Sanjiv Khanna's tenure

Rediff.com13 May 2025

Some of his directives had the Supreme Court judges disclose their assets whereas the row over the discovery of cash from a sitting judge's official residence paved way for inquiry.

Scandal rocks PCB! Agent representing 20 Pakistani players banned

Scandal rocks PCB! Agent representing 20 Pakistani players banned

Rediff.com31 Mar 2025

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is set to investigate a case involving a UK-based Pakistani agent, Mughiz Ahmad Shearachiikh, who has been suspended by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) for breaching its anti-corruption code. Shearachiikh and his company, International Cricketers Association (ICA), had signed several centrally contracted Pakistani players last year.

Cash row: Resignation only option before Justice Varma to avoid impeachment

Cash row: Resignation only option before Justice Varma to avoid impeachment

Rediff.com8 Jun 2025

Officials aware of the procedure to appoint and remove Supreme Court and high court judges pointed out that while defending his case before lawmakers in any of the House, Justice Varma can announce that he is quitting and his verbal statement will be considered as his resignation.

CBI reopens case against Lalu, grand alliance cries foul

CBI reopens case against Lalu, grand alliance cries foul

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

The central agency which is often accused, by parties opposed to the BJP, of having become a political instrument in the hands of the party ruling the Centre, has reopened inquiry into a case against Prasad which it had closed last year.

Not 'save democracy' but...: BJP slams INDIA's Delhi rally

Not 'save democracy' but...: BJP slams INDIA's Delhi rally

Rediff.com31 Mar 2024

Their leader is now Lalu Prasad Yadav, a convict in several corruption cases, he added.

Time to stand up to BJP's 'corruption washing machine': Uddhav's Sena

Time to stand up to BJP's 'corruption washing machine': Uddhav's Sena

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

The Sena faction alleged corruption cases against BJP leaders are being suppressed.

When SC stayed trial court summons for Manmohan in coal block case

When SC stayed trial court summons for Manmohan in coal block case

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was summoned as an accused in a coal block allocation case, but the Supreme Court intervened and stayed the directive. Singh, a renowned economist and politician, questioned the absence of mandated sanction for prosecuting public officials and denied any wrongdoing in the coal block allocation. The Supreme Court's decision highlights the complexities of government functions and criminal prosecution in cases involving public officials.

Why Are Bankers Committing Suicide?

Why Are Bankers Committing Suicide?

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

In the past 10 years, over 500 PSB officers have died by suicide. When targets are overwhelming, senior management and customers are both impatient, and there is constant fear, not every banker has the resilience to survive and thrive, warns Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Gen Munir turned against my wife after...: Imran Khan

Gen Munir turned against my wife after...: Imran Khan

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

Khan said the events of May 9, 2023, in which military installations were targeted, were in fact a part of the "London Plan"- the sole purpose of which was to "eliminate Pakistan's largest political force, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf".

Shivakumar gets relief from SC in disproportionate assets case

Shivakumar gets relief from SC in disproportionate assets case

Rediff.com17 May 2023

A bench of Justices B R Gavai and Sanjay Karol deferred the matter after senior advocate Abhishek Singhvi, appearing for Shivakumar, said the matter is coming up before the high court on May 23.

Will Atishi emerge as AAP's new face after Kejriwal's defeat?

Will Atishi emerge as AAP's new face after Kejriwal's defeat?

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

Atishi, a prominent leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), has retained the Kalkaji Assembly seat in the Delhi elections. She defeated her BJP rival, former MP Ramesh Bidhuri, by a margin of 3,521 votes. Atishi's win comes as a relief for the AAP, which suffered major losses in the polls. She had previously served as the Chief Minister of Delhi for a short period last year. Atishi's victory is significant as she is one of the few AAP leaders to win in the elections. Her win is likely to solidify her position within the party.

Curbs after clash: Maharashtra assembly bans visitors

Curbs after clash: Maharashtra assembly bans visitors

Rediff.com19 Jul 2025

Ministers will not be allowed to hold official meetings and meet visitors in the legislature complex during the session. They will have to conduct their official briefings and meetings in Mantralaya, the state secretariat, he said.

5 French tennis players banned for match-fixing

5 French tennis players banned for match-fixing

Rediff.com5 Apr 2025

Yannick Thivant, Thomas Brechemier, Gabriel Petit, Thomas Setodji and Hugo Daubias are the players sanctioned, with the punishments linked to a criminal case heard in 2023 involving a match-fixing group in Belgium, the ITIA said.

Judicial custody of Kejriwal, Kavitha extended till May 7

Judicial custody of Kejriwal, Kavitha extended till May 7

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

A Delhi court on Tuesday extended the judicial custody of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Bharat Rashtra Samiti leader K Kavitha in a money laundering case related to the alleged excise scam till May 7.

ED gets 4-day custody of AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan in PMLA case

ED gets 4-day custody of AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan in PMLA case

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

Several Aam Aadmi Party leaders, including Manish Sisodia and Sanjay Singh, hit out at the BJP government at the Centre, saying agencies are targeting those who raised their voice against the ruling party.

Azharuddin summoned by ED in money laundering case

Azharuddin summoned by ED in money laundering case

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

Last November, ED conducted searches under the provisions of the PMLA at nine locations in Telangana.

Modi is champion of corruption: Rahul Gandhi

Modi is champion of corruption: Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday dubbed the electoral bonds as the 'world's biggest extortion scheme' and alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the 'champion of corruption'.

Wife spent a year in Pak for work, I visited once: Gogoi slams Sarma

Wife spent a year in Pak for work, I visited once: Gogoi slams Sarma

Rediff.com29 May 2025

Newly appointed Assam Congress chief Gaurav Gogoi has denied allegations of having links to the Pakistani establishment, calling the claims made by the BJP a "C-grade Bollywood movie" that will "flop miserably." Gogoi said he had only visited Pakistan once 12 years ago with his wife, who was working on an international project focused on climate change. He questioned why the BJP government had not acted on the allegations in the past 11 years if there was any wrongdoing. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who made the initial allegations, said he would release further evidence on September 10 after a Special Investigation Team (SIT) completes its inquiry.

Cops blocked screening of documentary on AAP leaders' arrest: Kejriwal

Cops blocked screening of documentary on AAP leaders' arrest: Kejriwal

Rediff.com18 Jan 2025

Aam Aadmi Party supremo Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday alleged the Delhi Police prevented the screening of a documentary exposing the 'secrets' and 'conspiracies' behind the arrest of his party leaders.

'ED crossing all limits': SC halts probe against Tasmac

'ED crossing all limits': SC halts probe against Tasmac

Rediff.com22 May 2025

Issuing notice to the ED on the plea filed by the Tamil Nadu government and Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC), a bench comprising Chief Justice B R Gavai and Justice Augustine George Masih told Additional Solicitor General S V Raju, appearing for the anti-money laundering probe agency, that "Your ED is crossing all the limits."

'Some home ministers, DGs corrupt; auction police stations'

'Some home ministers, DGs corrupt; auction police stations'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

'Earlier in my career DGs were nearly 100 per cent honest.' 'By the time I retired, many DGs have not been honest.' 'One DG asking me to go and meet a home minister whom everybody knew is a corrupt guy.' '

Magsaysay awardee quits Corbett Park corruption probe

Magsaysay awardee quits Corbett Park corruption probe

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

Sanjeev Chaturvedi said though he had investigated "hundreds" of corruption cases, never did his "very appointment to probe a case evoke the kind of nervousness, fear, confusion and apprehension as in this case".

DGP stepfather of Ranya Rao sent on compulsory leave

DGP stepfather of Ranya Rao sent on compulsory leave

Rediff.com15 Mar 2025

Kannada actress Ranya Rao's stepfather, Director General of Police Ramchandra Rao, has been sent on compulsory leave.

Kejriwal's judicial custody extended till July 12 in excise policy case

Kejriwal's judicial custody extended till July 12 in excise policy case

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

Kejriwal was produced in the court by the CBI after the end of his three-day custodial interrogation.

'India Can Convert Tariffs Into Win-Win Situation'

'India Can Convert Tariffs Into Win-Win Situation'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

'It's important for India to think about areas where it wants the US to move.' 'We can be far more innovative in what we ask the US.' 'Given that there's a package deal, why not do it?'

AIADMK 'old bonded slave camp': Stalin on BJP tie-up

AIADMK 'old bonded slave camp': Stalin on BJP tie-up

Rediff.com12 Apr 2025

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has condemned the alliance between the AIADMK and BJP, calling it a move driven by "hunger for power" and against the ideals of protecting state rights. He accused the alliance of being formed based on corruption and said it is doomed to fail. Stalin also criticized Union Home Minister Amit Shah for failing to address key issues like NEET and Hindi imposition, claiming that the BJP's agenda is to eradicate Tamil language and undermine Tamil Nadu's rights.

Working closely with Belgium for Mehul Choksi's extradition, says MEA

Working closely with Belgium for Mehul Choksi's extradition, says MEA

Rediff.com18 Apr 2025

India is working closely with Belgium to extradite fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi, who was arrested in Antwerp on Saturday based on a formal request from the Indian government. Choksi is wanted by Indian probe agencies in connection with a Rs 13,500-crore bank loan fraud case involving the Punjab National Bank (PNB). His nephew, Nirav Modi, is also facing extradition proceedings in the UK.

ED grills Robert Vadra for 6 hrs on Day 3; to file chargesheet soon

ED grills Robert Vadra for 6 hrs on Day 3; to file chargesheet soon

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

Robert Vadra, brother-in-law of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for the third consecutive day on Thursday for questioning in a money laundering case linked to alleged irregularities in a 2008 Haryana land deal. The ED has been investigating Vadra in connection with a land deal in Haryana's Manesar-Shikohpur, where a company he was a director of purchased land from Onkareshwar Properties and later sold it to DLF for a significantly higher price. The case has been embroiled in controversy since 2012, with allegations of corruption and nepotism surrounding the deal. The ED is expected to file chargesheets in all three cases being investigated against Vadra.

Treason, blasphemy... Imran Khan faces 121 cases across Pakistan

Treason, blasphemy... Imran Khan faces 121 cases across Pakistan

Rediff.com9 May 2023

Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan, who was arrested by paramilitary Rangers on Tuesday, is facing 121 cases across the country, including for committing treason and blasphemy and inciting violence and terrorism.

The first woman cricketer to be banned for fixing!

The first woman cricketer to be banned for fixing!

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

Bangladesh women's player Shohely Akhter has been banned from all cricket for five years after the spinner was found guilty of breaching the International Cricket Council's (ICC) anti-corruption code

BJP offered Rs 50 cr to 50 Cong MLAs: Siddaramaiah

BJP offered Rs 50 cr to 50 Cong MLAs: Siddaramaiah

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

Karnataka BJP President B Y Vijayendra on Thursday challenged Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to disclose the source of his allegation that Rs 50 crore bribe each was offered to 50 Congress MLAs to topple the government. He said the Chief Minister has lost faith in his own MLAs and, hence, was levelling false allegations.

'Imran expressed great sadness at Pak loss to India'

'Imran expressed great sadness at Pak loss to India'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

Imran Khan also questioned the cricketing credentials of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi.

Sheikh Hasina booked for 'conspiracy' to oust Yunus-led govt

Sheikh Hasina booked for 'conspiracy' to oust Yunus-led govt

Rediff.com29 Mar 2025

Bangladesh police have filed a case against deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina and 72 others on charges of hatching a conspiracy to overthrow the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus by waging a civil war, officials and media reports said on Saturday.

Common man bogged down by corruption, remarks SC in case to debar criminal MPs

Common man bogged down by corruption, remarks SC in case to debar criminal MPs

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

The common man in India is bogged down by corruption and there is a need to fix accountability at all levels, the Supreme Court observed on Friday as it dealt with a petition seeking debarment of those against whom charges have been framed in criminal cases from contesting elections.

4-week reprieve for Buch: HC stays FIR against ex Sebi chief

4-week reprieve for Buch: HC stays FIR against ex Sebi chief

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

The Bombay High Court on Tuesday stayed for four weeks a special court's order directing FIR against ex-Sebi chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch and five other officials for alleged stock market fraud and regulatory violations, noting the order was passed mechanically.