News for 'corruption charges'

Former India coach Marijne accuses Manpreet of corruption

Former India coach Marijne accuses Manpreet of corruption

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

Marjine's allegations prompted the men's and women's teams to issue a joint statement, stating that the former India coach levelled the allegation against Manpreet to publicise his book.

Excise policy: AAP's Goa poll kickbacks detected in I-T, CBI probes, says ED

Excise policy: AAP's Goa poll kickbacks detected in I-T, CBI probes, says ED

Rediff.com31 Mar 2024

Statements of five 'Angadiya' firm operators have also been recorded by the ED to establish the "money trail" of this alleged Rs 45 crore bribe amount.

SC says windfall gains of Rs 338cr established, rejects Sisodia's bail plea

SC says windfall gains of Rs 338cr established, rejects Sisodia's bail plea

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

In a setback to former deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia, the Supreme Court on Monday denied him bail in the corruption and money laundering cases related to the alleged Delhi excise policy scam, saying the accusation of "windfall gains" of Rs 338 crore to wholesale liquor dealers was "tentatively supported" by evidence.

Chappell slams ICC, member Boards for doing little against corruption

Chappell slams ICC, member Boards for doing little against corruption

Rediff.com19 Nov 2013

Former Australian captain Ian Chappell slammed the International Cricket Council and the cricket Boards for their "weak leadership" while dealing with corruption in the game and said they need to do more to stamp out the menace.

Worried about CBI, ED, contact me: BJP leader to TMC

Worried about CBI, ED, contact me: BJP leader to TMC

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

Hazra had made the comment at the party's organisational meeting at Bolpur in Birbhum district. The video clip went viral on Monday evening, but its authenticity could not be verified.

Kejriwal's arrest: INDIA plans mega rally on March 31

Kejriwal's arrest: INDIA plans mega rally on March 31

Rediff.com24 Mar 2024

The opposition's Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) will hold a 'maha rally' at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan on March 31 to safeguard the country's interests and democracy, Aam Aadmi Party leader Gopal Rai said on Sunday.

MP home minister threatens legal action against Priyanka Gandhi

MP home minister threatens legal action against Priyanka Gandhi

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in Madhya Pradesh on Saturday warned of legal action against Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra over her social media post, in which she accused the saffron party-led government in the state of indulging in corruption.

Cong distances itself from its MP after cash recovery in I-T raids

Cong distances itself from its MP after cash recovery in I-T raids

Rediff.com10 Dec 2023

The Indian National Congress is in no way connected with the businesses of Dheeraj Sahu, MP. Only he can explain, Congress general secretary in-charge communications, Jairam Ramesh said.

ED raids Kejriwal's PS, AAP MP; attempt to scare, says Atishi

ED raids Kejriwal's PS, AAP MP; attempt to scare, says Atishi

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

About 10 premises in the national capital are being covered as part of the raids.

SC rejects Anil Deshmukh's plea to quash CBI FIR in corruption case

SC rejects Anil Deshmukh's plea to quash CBI FIR in corruption case

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

The Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed a plea by former Maharashtra home minister Anil Deshmukh seeking to quash the FIR lodged against him by the Central Bureau of Investigation in a corruption case.

Jagadish Shettar defiant as BJP tells him not to contest Karnataka polls

Jagadish Shettar defiant as BJP tells him not to contest Karnataka polls

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

Former Karnataka Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar on Tuesday said he has been asked by the Bharatiya Janata Party central leadership not to contest the May 10 assembly elections, to which he has informed the party top brass of his displeasure with the decision.

Rakesh Asthana takes charge as new BSF DG

Rakesh Asthana takes charge as new BSF DG

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

Asthana is the 27th chief of the force and is expected to hold office till July next year, his scheduled date for retirement from service.

Advani's rally cancelled in Bangalore

Advani's rally cancelled in Bangalore

Rediff.com22 Oct 2011

Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani's anti-corruption rally at Bangalore has been cancelled. The yatra will still pass through Mangalore and Udupi as per schedule. No official reason for the cancellation of the rally has been given. According to sources, the rally was cancelled as most BJP ministers in the state are facing major corruption charges.

In Mahua vs Amrita Roy battle, don't forget the CPM

In Mahua vs Amrita Roy battle, don't forget the CPM

Rediff.com13 May 2024

The curious onlookers that greet the candidates are, however, unaware about the importance of history. They are just there to catch a glimpse of 'Rani Ma' Amrita Roy or Mahua Moitra.

Mann Takes Charge As Punjab's Sardar

Mann Takes Charge As Punjab's Sardar

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

Aam Aadmi Party leader Bhagwant Mann takes the oath of office in Shahid Bhagat Singh's Khatkar Kalan village.

Media debating pending cases may amount to contempt: AG to SC

Media debating pending cases may amount to contempt: AG to SC

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

Today, in big cases when bail applications are about to come up for hearing, TV reports are shown which are very "damaging for the accused who has filed the bail application", he said.

ED nabs man who 'managed' AAP funds for Goa polls; 17th arrest so far

ED nabs man who 'managed' AAP funds for Goa polls; 17th arrest so far

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

He has been sent to the ED custody till April 18 by the court, they said.

Amid political turmoil in Maha, Supriya Sule meets Sonia

Amid political turmoil in Maha, Supriya Sule meets Sonia

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

The meeting assumes significance as the Maha Vikas Agahdi government in Maharashtra led by Shiv Sena, NCP and the Congress is facing a turmoil after former Mumbai police commissioner Param Bir Singh alleged that the state's Home minister gave a target to cops for collect Rs 100 crore every month.

BJP stands behind Gadkari; says Cong being prejudicial

BJP stands behind Gadkari; says Cong being prejudicial

Rediff.com23 Oct 2012

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday stood firmly behind its president Nitin Gadkari facing corruption charges, saying the party "endorses" his stand on facing any investigation by competent authority.

'Desperate' Imran 'begged' military to save his govt: Maryam Nawaz

'Desperate' Imran 'begged' military to save his govt: Maryam Nawaz

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

Maryam told the charged workers that the days of trouble for Khan had begun.

MP: Revenue official mowed down by illegal sand vehicle

MP: Revenue official mowed down by illegal sand vehicle

Rediff.com26 Nov 2023

A patwari, a local revenue department official, was crushed to death by a tractor-trolley used for transporting sand illegally in Shahdol district of Madhya Pradesh, police said on Sunday.

ED files money-laundering case against Kerala CM's daughter

ED files money-laundering case against Kerala CM's daughter

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a money-laundering case against Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's daughter Veena Vijayan and her IT firm for receiving 'illegal payments' from a Kochi-based private firm, official sources said on Wednesday.

Kent's Stevens cleared in Bangladesh corruption probe

Kent's Stevens cleared in Bangladesh corruption probe

Rediff.com27 Feb 2014

Kent cricketer Darren Stevens has been found not guilty by an International Cricket Council (ICC) tribunal of failing to report an illegal approach while playing in the Bangladesh Premier League in 2013.

Lok Sabha polls end with over 62% voting in the last phase

Lok Sabha polls end with over 62% voting in the last phase

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

The marathon polling process to elect the 18th Lok Sabha ended on Saturday with the seventh phase of elections witnessing an approximate voter turnout of 62.36 per cent, amid clashes between Trinamool Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party supporters in Sandeshkhali and some other parts of West Bengal.

'Being non-corrupt not same as being anti-corrupt'

'Being non-corrupt not same as being anti-corrupt'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2011

'Kerala may have the worst physical infrastructure -- potholed roads to overflowing drains -- of the four major southern states, but does anybody care? Given all this you may think Kerala's voters lack any options come Election Day. That would be a mistake.'

Govt's non-lapsable funds promote corruption: Ex-CAG Mehrishi

Govt's non-lapsable funds promote corruption: Ex-CAG Mehrishi

Rediff.com18 Sep 2021

Former CAG Rajiv Mehrishi says Centre has held back a report he submitted to the President, to end what he called "a nightmare of accounts that militates against good governance".

Kejriwal 'kingpin' of excise scam, 'kickback' used in polls: ED

Kejriwal 'kingpin' of excise scam, 'kickback' used in polls: ED

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

The law officer said the money trail showed that Rs 45 crore "kickback" used in the Goa assembly elections came from four hawala routes.

Corruption case: HC says duty of CBI to probe all, not just Anil Deshmukh

Corruption case: HC says duty of CBI to probe all, not just Anil Deshmukh

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

The bench was hearing a petition filed by the NCP leader challenging the FIR registered by the CBI on April 24 on charges of corruption and misuse of official position. The FIR was lodged after the agency carried out a preliminary enquiry pursuant to directions from the high court.

Congress welcomes Sisodia' arrest, says Kejriwal should be held too

Congress welcomes Sisodia' arrest, says Kejriwal should be held too

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

The two leaders are "deeply involved in corruption" and should be dealt with accordingly, Congress leader Ajay Maken said.

Rashmi Shukla becomes Maharashtra's first woman DGP

Rashmi Shukla becomes Maharashtra's first woman DGP

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

Senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Rashmi Shukla on Thursday became Maharashtra's first woman Director General of Police (DGP).

'BJP Sent Maliwal On A Mission To Entangle Kejriwal'

'BJP Sent Maliwal On A Mission To Entangle Kejriwal'

Rediff.com29 May 2024

'I have no doubt that when she was prevented from meeting Kejriwal, she felt humiliated.'

Zardari elected as Pakistan President for a historic 2nd term

Zardari elected as Pakistan President for a historic 2nd term

Rediff.com9 Mar 2024

Asif Ali Zardari was overwhelmingly elected as the 14th President of Pakistan on Saturday, becoming the only civilian President of the coup-prone country for a second time.

Vigilance officials ransacked office, stole documents: ED to TN police chief

Vigilance officials ransacked office, stole documents: ED to TN police chief

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

The DVAC searches were undertaken after the department arrested the ED's Madurai stationed enforcement officer Ankit Tiwari for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 20 lakh from a doctor.

Why Are Airport Roofs Collapsing?

Why Are Airport Roofs Collapsing?

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

Are faulty design, hurried construction and private ownership to be blamed for the incidents of airport roofs crashing?

Hong Kong players charged by ICC for match-fixing

Hong Kong players charged by ICC for match-fixing

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

One of them, spinner Nadeem Ahmed, played against India at last month's Asia Cup

EC suspends Telangana DGP for meeting Cong chief

EC suspends Telangana DGP for meeting Cong chief

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

The Election Commission on Sunday ordered the suspension of Telangana Director General of Police (DGP) Anjani Kumar for violation of the model code of conduct amid the counting of votes, sources said.

Kejriwal attacks Akhilesh for taking tainted ministers

Kejriwal attacks Akhilesh for taking tainted ministers

Rediff.com15 Mar 2012

Attacking Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, Team Anna member Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday alleged that he has "badly cheated" people who elected him by inducting people who are "facing serious criminal and corruption charges".

LS polls: Netas hire detectives to dig dirt on rivals

LS polls: Netas hire detectives to dig dirt on rivals

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

With poll fever gathering steam, business is booming for New Delhi's detective agencies as politicians, especially aspiring candidates, are hiring private eyes to spy on their rivals and even colleagues.

Is The Congress Doomed?

Is The Congress Doomed?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

The Congress needs to reorganise itself at the grassroots, infuse younger blood, and have more boots on the ground. Just offering freebies is not the answer anymore. Leadership matters, asserts Ramesh Menon.

'Pradhan Mantri Hafta Vasuli Yojana': Cong on electoral bonds

'Pradhan Mantri Hafta Vasuli Yojana': Cong on electoral bonds

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

"Remember, the IT Department and the ED implement the Pradhan Mantri Hafta Vasuli Yojana. The State Bank of India implements the #ElectoralBondScam. And at the end of the day, all of these institutions report to the same person: the Finance Minister," Ramesh alleged.