News for 'disproportionate assets'

Jayalalithaa DA case: Karnataka government files review plea in SC

Jayalalithaa DA case: Karnataka government files review plea in SC

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

The apex court had on February 14 convicted current All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam chief V K Sasikala and two others in the case while abating the proceedings against Jayalalithaa as she had died.

DMK gives a free pass to Jayalalithaa; won't contest bypoll

DMK gives a free pass to Jayalalithaa; won't contest bypoll

Rediff.com27 May 2015

A day after Election Commission announced bypoll for the RK Nagar assembly constituency from where chief minister and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam supremo Jayalalithaa is likely to contest, DMK chief Karunanidhi on Wednesday said his party has decided not to contest the by-election.

CBI grills Jagan for 7 hours, YSR Cong chalks out Plan B

CBI grills Jagan for 7 hours, YSR Cong chalks out Plan B

Rediff.com25 May 2012

YSR Congress chief Jagan Mohan Reddy on Friday walked free after being questioned by the Central Bureau of Investigation for about seven hours in the illegal assets case.

Banks turn cautious on lending to smaller microfinance players

Banks turn cautious on lending to smaller microfinance players

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

Commercial banks have turned cautious in lending to smaller microfinance institutions (MFIs), which has compelled the latter to borrow from non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) at much higher rates. Recently Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Deputy Governor M Rajeshwar Rao slammed micro lenders for increasing their margins "disproportionately" and said these lenders were quick to pass on the increased cost to the borrowers but reluctant to pass on the benefits under the new regime, where margins are not capped.

O Panneerselvam to replace Jayalalithaa as Tamil Nadu CM

O Panneerselvam to replace Jayalalithaa as Tamil Nadu CM

Rediff.com28 Sep 2014

Jayalalithaa loyalist and Tamil Nadu Finance Minister O Panneerselvam was chosen to be the next chief minister after the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam supremo was convicted and sent to jail for four years in a corruption case.

DA case: Court extends Jagan's judicial remand

DA case: Court extends Jagan's judicial remand

Rediff.com25 Oct 2012

A special Central Bureau of Investigation court in Hyderabad on Thursday extended till November 8 the judicial remand of YSR Congress chief Y S Jaganmohan Reddy and other accused in an alleged disproportionate assets case.

Jayalalithaa wins R K Nagar by-polls by over 1.5 lakh votes

Jayalalithaa wins R K Nagar by-polls by over 1.5 lakh votes

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa won the R K Nagar by-polls by over 1.5 lakh votes on Tuesday. According to reports, Tamil Nadu Governor K Rosaiah congratulated her on the victory.

Two tainted Andhra Pradesh ministers quit, more in trouble

Two tainted Andhra Pradesh ministers quit, more in trouble

Rediff.com26 May 2013

Two Andhra Pradesh ministers charge sheeted by the Central Bureau of Investigation in the Jaganmohan Reddy's disproportionate assets case are out of the cabinet. After much delay Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy forwarded the resignation letters to the governor ESL Narasimhan, who immediately accepted it.

Sasikala discharged from Bengaluru hospital

Sasikala discharged from Bengaluru hospital

Rediff.com31 Jan 2021

Prison authorities had formally released her on January 27 after she completed the four-year jail term in a Rs 66 crore disproportionate assets case.

UP Lokayukta for CBI or ED probe against ex-minister

UP Lokayukta for CBI or ED probe against ex-minister

Rediff.com12 Jun 2012

Uttar Pradesh Lokayukta Justice N K Mehrotra on Tuesday recommended an inquiry by an independent agency, including Central Bureau of Investigation or Enforcement Directorate, against former sports minister Ayodhya Prasad Pal in a disproportionate assets case.

Jagan case: Mopidevi's remand extended till June 21

Jagan case: Mopidevi's remand extended till June 21

Rediff.com7 Jun 2012

A special Central Bureau of Investigation court in Hyderabad on Thursday extended judicial remand till June 21 of former Andhra Pradesh Excise Minister Mopidevi Venkata Ramana Rao, who was arrested in connection with alleged disproportionate assets case against YSR Congress chief Y S Jaganmohan Reddy.

DA case: CBI grills Jagan for fourth consecutive day

DA case: CBI grills Jagan for fourth consecutive day

Rediff.com6 Jun 2012

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday quizzed YSR Congress chief YS Jaganmohan Reddy in an alleged disproportionate assets case for the fourth day and questioned Congress Member of Legislative Assembly Dwarampudi Chandrasekhara Reddy in the same case for the second day.

Jagan is out and itching for revenge!

Jagan is out and itching for revenge!

Rediff.com23 Sep 2013

The politics of Andhra Pradesh has seen some paradigm changes during Jagan Reddy's absence. But now that the YSR Congress chief is out on bail, he'll definitely seek revenge from his tormentors -- the ruling Congress, notes Mohammed Siddique.

Bright future awaits YSR Congress, NOT Jagan Reddy

Bright future awaits YSR Congress, NOT Jagan Reddy

Rediff.com1 Feb 2013

Many experts are firm that YSR Congress party will sweep the next Andhra Pradesh elections; however, it seems highly unlikely that its chief Jaganmohan Reddy will disentangle himself from the legal mess he finds himself in anytime soon. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

Koda case: Jkhand HC wants report by Nov 12

Koda case: Jkhand HC wants report by Nov 12

Rediff.com5 Nov 2009

The Jharkhand high court on Thursday directed the state to produce a progress report on November 12 on the vigilance probe into the disproportionate assets case against former chief minister Madhu Koda and some of his former cabinet colleagues.

Jagan case: Ex-secy, industrialist in 14-day custody

Jagan case: Ex-secy, industrialist in 14-day custody

Rediff.com16 May 2012

A court in Hyderabad on Wednesday remanded former special secretary to Andhra Pradesh government K V Bramhananda Reddy and noted industrialist Nimmagadda Prasad to 14-day judicial custody, who were arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation in connection with an alleged disproportionate assets case involving Kadapa MP Y S Jaganmohan Reddy.

Two arrested in Jagan's alleged corruption case

Two arrested in Jagan's alleged corruption case

Rediff.com15 May 2012

Former special secretary to Andhra Pradesh government K V Bramhananda Reddy and noted industrialist Nimmagadda Prasad were arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation on Tuesday in connection with an alleged disproportionate assets case involving Kadapa MP Y S Jaganmohan Reddy.

Lokayukta raids Karnataka deputy CM's residence

Lokayukta raids Karnataka deputy CM's residence

Rediff.com24 Dec 2012

In a huge embarrassment to the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in Karnataka, Lokayukta sleuths on Monday conducted searches at the residences of Deputy Chief Minister and state unit chief K S Eshwarappa in Bengaluru and in Shimoga in connection with a FIR filed against him in a disproportionate assets case.

CBI works free of political interference: Govt

CBI works free of political interference: Govt

Rediff.com14 Dec 2012

The government on Friday rejected former Central Bureau of Investigation director U S Mishra's allegation that he faced political pressure when he was investigating the disproportionate assets case against former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati.

Vigilance raids on former DMK minister's house

Vigilance raids on former DMK minister's house

Rediff.com15 Feb 2012

Vigilance officials on Wednesday conducted raids at premises belonging to former Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam minister Thangam Thennarasu and his relatives across Tamil Nadu in connection with a disproportionate assets case.

Special court adjourns Sasikala's trial to January 30

Special court adjourns Sasikala's trial to January 30

Rediff.com18 Jan 2012

The special court trying the disproportionate assets case against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on Wednesday adjourned to January 30, the proceedings against her close aide and co-accused Sasikala Natarajan, concerning the translation process.

2 Andhra ministers charged in Jagan case quit

2 Andhra ministers charged in Jagan case quit

Rediff.com20 May 2013

Andhra Pradesh Home Minister P Sabita Reddy and Roads and Buildings Minister D Prasada Rao, who were named as accused in disproportionate assets case involving Kadapa member of Parliament Y S Jaganmohan Reddy, submitted their resignations to Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy late on Sunday night.

CBI framing Jagan at the behest of Congress: Wife

CBI framing Jagan at the behest of Congress: Wife

Rediff.com19 May 2013

With Jagan Mohan Reddy completing a year in jail after his arrest in a disproportionate assets case, his wife Bharathi on Sunday attacked the Central Bureau of Investigation, alleging it was controlled by partisan interests and had delayed probe to keep him in prison.

TN Vigilance raids houses of former DMK minister

TN Vigilance raids houses of former DMK minister

Rediff.com21 Dec 2011

Ramachandran is DMK's strongman in Virudhunagar district of South Tamil Nadu.

AP CM meets Sonia to discuss Jagan case fallout

AP CM meets Sonia to discuss Jagan case fallout

Rediff.com24 Aug 2012

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Kiran Kumar Reddy on Friday discussed with Congress President Sonia Gandhi the issue of resignation of Buildings Minister Dharmana Prasada Rao, who has been chargesheeted in the disproportionate assets case against Y S Jaganmohan Reddy.

HC stays Himachal CM Virbhadra Singh arrest in assets case

HC stays Himachal CM Virbhadra Singh arrest in assets case

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

The Himachal Pradesh High Court on Thursday restrained the Central Bureau of Investigation from arresting Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh and his wife Pratibha Singh in connection with the disproportionate assets case but allowed the enquiry in the matter to proceed.

Video shows Sasikala stepped out of jail in civilian clothes

Video shows Sasikala stepped out of jail in civilian clothes

Rediff.com21 Aug 2017

ex-deputy inspector general of police-Prisons D Roopa submitted the footage on Sunday as part of her statement to the ACB of the Karnataka Police.

Former TN minister Suresh Rajan's house raided

Former TN minister Suresh Rajan's house raided

Rediff.com8 Oct 2011

Vigilance and anti-corruption officials on Saturday conducted searches at seven premises of Suresh Rajan in Kanyamkumari and Tirunelveli districts on charges of possessing disproportionate assets, the sixth former Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam minister to come under the scanner.

Recording of Sasikala's statement adjourned to June 18

Recording of Sasikala's statement adjourned to June 18

Rediff.com6 Jun 2012

A special court on Wednesday adjourned till June 18 further recording of the statement of Sasikala Natarajan, the second accused in the disproportionate asset case against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa.

CBI continues grilling Jagan for third day

CBI continues grilling Jagan for third day

Rediff.com27 May 2012

Kadapa Member of Parliament Y S Jaganmohan Reddy today appeared before the Central Bureau of Investigation in Hyderabad amid heavy security for the third consecutive day today for his questioning in the alleged disproportionate assets case registered against him.

Jagan moves high court for bail in DA case

Jagan moves high court for bail in DA case

Rediff.com30 Nov 2012

Jailed YSR Congress leader Y S Jaganmohan Reddy on Friday moved the Andhra Pradesh high court seeking bail in connection with an alleged case of disproportionate assets involving him.

'Kill me, send me to jail': Ex-Punjab CM Channi slams AAP govt over summons

'Kill me, send me to jail': Ex-Punjab CM Channi slams AAP govt over summons

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

Channi slammed the AAP government over his date of appearance date being advanced and alleged it was part of the dispensation's "vendetta politics".

SC offers Kripashankar some relief but probe to continue

SC offers Kripashankar some relief but probe to continue

Rediff.com13 Mar 2012

The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to stay the investigation against Mumbai Congress chief Kripashankar Singh and his family members for allegedly amassing disproportionate assets but put an interim stay on the process of attaching and seizure of their properties.

TDP plans to boycott 'tainted ministers' in AP assembly

TDP plans to boycott 'tainted ministers' in AP assembly

Rediff.com12 Mar 2012

The Telugu Desam Party and other opposition parties have gone for the jugular as the ministers in the dock were all key portfolio holders under YS Rajashekhar Reddy regime. Mohammed Siddique reports.

Chennai: DVAC raids ex-DMK minister's premises

Chennai: DVAC raids ex-DMK minister's premises

Rediff.com8 Mar 2012

Premises of former state minister and Dravida Munettra Kazhagam leader Parithi Ilamvazhuthi were on Thursday raided by Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption officials in connection with a disproportionate assets case.

Kripashnakar moves SC against HC order on graft charges

Kripashnakar moves SC against HC order on graft charges

Rediff.com1 Mar 2012

Senior Mumbai Congress leader Kripashankar Singh has moved the Supreme Court challenging the Bombay high court direction for his prosecution under the Prevention of Corruption Act and attachment of his immovable properties in a case of alleged disproportionate assets.

No CBI probe against Naseemuddin: Maya tells Lok Ayukta

No CBI probe against Naseemuddin: Maya tells Lok Ayukta

Rediff.com27 Feb 2012

In a rebuttal to state Lokayukta's recommendation for a Central Bureau of Investigation probe against her most trusted and powerful multi-portfolio minister Naseemuddin Siddiqui, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati on Monday sought to point out that the nature of the charges against the minister did not merit such a probe.

Kejriwal ends stir, to start campaign against Khurshid

Kejriwal ends stir, to start campaign against Khurshid

Rediff.com15 Oct 2012

Arvind Kejriwal and a group of disabled people today called off their four-day-old protest in Delhi against Salman Khurshid and announced a fresh campaign against him in his Uttar Pradesh constituency Farrukhabad from November 1.

K'taka HC reserves order on Sasikala's petition

K'taka HC reserves order on Sasikala's petition

Rediff.com25 Jan 2012

The Karnataka high court on Wednesday reserved orders on a plea by Sasikala Natarajan, co-accused in the disproportionate assets case against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa, seeking translated versions of questions framed by the court in Tamil.

Sacked IA officer jailed for 4 years in DA case

Sacked IA officer jailed for 4 years in DA case

Rediff.com20 May 2013

A sacked Indian Airlines officer has been jailed for four years for possessing disproportionate assets worth Rs 63.06 lakh, double his known income, by a Delhi court which said he failed to maintain the "purity" of public office.