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CBI arrests 2 top officers for graft

CBI arrests 2 top officers for graft

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

B L Agrawal, a principal secretary in the Chhattisgarh government, was arrested for allegedly bribing people to help him wriggle out of corruption cases pending against him, while J P Singh, a former joint director of in Enforcement Directorate, was held for accepting illegal gratification to favour the accused in the Indian Premiere League betting scam.

US varsity probe: 'Students won't be victimised'

US varsity probe: 'Students won't be victimised'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2011

About 70 Indian students at the University of Northern Virginia, which was raided last month by agents of the Immigration and Customs Enforcementthe investigative arm of the department of homeland securitymet with Ambassador Arun Kumar Singh, Charge d'Affaires at the Indian embassy in Washington D C who assured them that the government of India and the embassy will "continue with their efforts to try and ensure that the students at UNVA are not victimised in any way."

'Sham' Tri-Valley varsity president arrested

'Sham' Tri-Valley varsity president arrested

Rediff.com3 May 2011

California based Tri-Valley University president Susan Xiao Ping Su, finally got arrested early on Monday morning. She has been indicted by the federal grand jury on 33-criminal counts, charging her with wire fraud, mail fraud, visa fraud and conspiracy to commit visa fraud, use of a false document, making false statements to a government agency, alien harboring, customs enforcement's homeland security investigations.

Car import case: Madras HC upholds 2-yr jail term for Sasikala's husband

Car import case: Madras HC upholds 2-yr jail term for Sasikala's husband

Rediff.com17 Nov 2017

Justice G Jayachandran said there is ample evidence placed before the court by the prosecution to show that these accused were involved in cheating the government by producing forged documents.

3 car makers face probe over spare parts prices

3 car makers face probe over spare parts prices

Rediff.com14 Mar 2011

Spare parts from Indian car makers are available with all retailers, but that is not the case with international car makers.

Uber rape: Uber Asia-Pacific head questioned again

Uber rape: Uber Asia-Pacific head questioned again

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

The Asia-Pacific head of United States-based cab service Uber was questioned by the police for the second consecutive day on Wednesday in connection with the rape of a 27-year-old finance executive by the company's driver, during which he was asked about details of their safety features, details of drivers among others.

Volkswagen to start firings over emissions scandal, say sources

Volkswagen to start firings over emissions scandal, say sources

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

Volkswagen will start firing people responsible for rigging US emissions tests and shake up management on Friday,

Apple set to unveil electric car in 2019

Apple set to unveil electric car in 2019

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

Apple spent more than a year investigating the feasibility of an Apple-branded car.

HUL, Nestle not sure how to pay profiteering sums

HUL, Nestle not sure how to pay profiteering sums

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

Experts point out that National Anti-profiteering Authority does not have the power to advise companies on depositing amounts voluntarily.

TVU president indicted on visa fraud allegations

TVU president indicted on visa fraud allegations

Rediff.com4 May 2011

The president of the California-based Tri-Valley University, Susan Xiao-Ping Su, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on the allegations of visa fraud and money laundering that affected nearly 1,500 Indian students.

Rs 93 lakh in new notes seized by ED in K'taka, 7 middlemen arrested

Rs 93 lakh in new notes seized by ED in K'taka, 7 middlemen arrested

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

Officials said the agency placed the seven, including the relative of a government official, under arrest on Monday under provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

Credit card sops: MRTPC issues notice to HDFC

Credit card sops: MRTPC issues notice to HDFC

Rediff.com10 Nov 2006

The Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices Commission on Friday issued a notice of inquiry to HDFC Bank for not preventing direct selling agents from making false promises to its credit card customers.

For AirAsia's Tony Fernandes, Indian sky is out of bounds

For AirAsia's Tony Fernandes, Indian sky is out of bounds

Rediff.com25 Jul 2020

With cash shortage and plans going awry, the AirAsia owner is looking to cash out of the venture he built with Ratan Tata in 2013.

Scam blues for LIC housing staff after CEO arrest

Scam blues for LIC housing staff after CEO arrest

Rediff.com29 Nov 2010

Some called it 'sheer bad luck' for Nair, others talked of a conspiracy.

India vetoes WTO wine duty probe

India vetoes WTO wine duty probe

Rediff.com5 Jun 2007

The trade referee is already reviewing a European legal challenge of wine and liquor restrictions in a number of Indian states.

Engine problem continues to dog Airbus A320s

Engine problem continues to dog Airbus A320s

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

The geared turbofan, a step-change in the efficiency of turbines for commercial aircraft, has been hit by a slew of design flaws that have grounded planes, delayed deliveries and prompted millions of dollars in compensation claims.

Rs 12,000 crore GST evasion detected 8 months till November

Rs 12,000 crore GST evasion detected 8 months till November

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs said despite the electronic way or E-way bill mechanism there has been rampant evasion and there is a need to increase compliance.

I-T probe into NuPower hints at round-tripping

I-T probe into NuPower hints at round-tripping

Rediff.com14 Apr 2018

The I-T department said NuPower's balance sheet did not substantiate the high premium paid by Singapore-based DH Renewables for its shares, and suspects it could be a case of round-tripping of unaccounted income by NuPower.

Court finds lapses in chargesheet against Jaymala

Court finds lapses in chargesheet against Jaymala

Rediff.com22 Dec 2010

A local court has returned the chargesheet filed by police against Kannada actress Jayamala and two others on the ground that it was lacking required documents in the case relating to her claim that she once visited the Sabarimala temple and touched the idol of Lord Ayyappa, defying the custom of the hill temple.

Florida Indian charged with racism

Florida Indian charged with racism

Rediff.com2 Jun 2004

Raj Patel reportedly denied Black guests the right to use the hotel swimming pool and gave them substandard rooms.

HSBC admits Swiss bank failings over client taxes

HSBC admits Swiss bank failings over client taxes

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

HSBC's Swiss bank routinely allowed clients to withdraw "bricks" of cash

Lessons from anti-profiteering order against HUL

Lessons from anti-profiteering order against HUL

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

The investigation against HUL was initiated on the basis of an anonymous complaint. It alleged 'profiteering' of around Rs 535 crore between November 15, 2017, and February 28, 2018.

RBI officials quizzed over 20:80 gold import scheme

RBI officials quizzed over 20:80 gold import scheme

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

The four officials were asked questions related to the UPA government's '20:80' gold import scheme, which was cleared by Chidambaram on May 13, 2014, barely three days before the counting of votes of the general election

US-bound kabaddi player arrested

US-bound kabaddi player arrested

Rediff.com4 Mar 2005

'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.

Oppo sacks employee who insulted Indian flag

Oppo sacks employee who insulted Indian flag

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

"We have zero tolerance for such matters and have taken strict action in terminating the individual and continue working very closely with the authorities on the matter," Oppo India said in a statement.

The fault lines behind Cosmos Bank attack

The fault lines behind Cosmos Bank attack

Rediff.com15 Aug 2018

The unidentified hackers had executed money transfers on two separate occasions - August 11 and August 13 - which raises the question of why pro-active measures were not taken on the first night itself

Govt to take call on Boeing 737 MAX planes after talks with DGCA

Govt to take call on Boeing 737 MAX planes after talks with DGCA

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

With full-service carrier Jet Airways and budget airline SpiceJet operating 737 MAX planes, the DGCA has decided to seek information about the aircraft from Boeing as well as the two domestic carriers in view of the air crash in Ethiopia.

SHOCKER! 2-year-old boy accidentally kills mother in US store

SHOCKER! 2-year-old boy accidentally kills mother in US store

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

In a tragic incident, a two-year-old boy accidentally shot and killed his mother after taking a gun from her purse while she was shopping at a Walmart store in the United States.

Times Square plot: US court sets free Pak suspect

Times Square plot: US court sets free Pak suspect

Rediff.com25 Aug 2010

A Pakistani man arrested for immigration violations during investigation into the failed Times Square bombing plot will soon be released after a judge in Boston ruled that there was no reason to keep him behind bars.

Buyer to drag Flipkart to court over fake speakers

Buyer to drag Flipkart to court over fake speakers

Rediff.com14 Apr 2015

Flipkart has described the event as 'rare' and 'isolated'.

Did Islamic State blow up Russian plane with bomb in bag?

Did Islamic State blow up Russian plane with bomb in bag?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

British tourists returning from Egypt told to leave luggage behind as airport security is tightened in wake of disaster in Sinai

Thieves make off with jewels worth Rs 1,858 crore in Hollywood-style heist

Thieves make off with jewels worth Rs 1,858 crore in Hollywood-style heist

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

In one of Britain's biggest jewellery heist, robbers have made off with an estimated 200 million (Rs 1,858 crore) worth of jewels from the most exclusive jewellery district.

Govt warns Twitter of strict action if it fails to curb hate messages

Govt warns Twitter of strict action if it fails to curb hate messages

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

During the meeting, it was impressed upon Twitter representatives that they should improve their system of response to investigation-related legal requests.

Volkswagen to refit cars affected by emissions scandal

Volkswagen to refit cars affected by emissions scandal

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

Volkswagen announced plans on Tuesday to refit up to 11 million vehicles and overhaul its namesake brand.

Uber's 4,000 drivers were not verified by cops

Uber's 4,000 drivers were not verified by cops

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

Uber, the United States-based cab service against which a first information report was registered by the police had around 4,000 drivers working for it in Delhi but the company had no idea whether any of them were verified by cops or had a Public Transport Vehicle (PSV) badge which is mandatory to drive any public transport vehicle in the city.

How US companies are helping India fight coronavirus

How US companies are helping India fight coronavirus

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

A large number of American companies like Google, Uber and IBM are offering their resources to help India successfully fight the battle against the deadly coronavirus pandemic.

US teen indicted for joining Islamic State

US teen indicted for joining Islamic State

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

An American teen has been indicted on charges of joining the Islamic State, the terrorist organisation that has captured a large part of Syria and Iraq and has threatened regional peace.

Uruguay's star footballer Forlan among HSBC's Swiss account holders

Uruguay's star footballer Forlan among HSBC's Swiss account holders

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

Uruguayan soccer player Diego Forlan on Monday denied evading taxes by hiding money in Swiss accounts with the British bank HSBC Holdings PLC.