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Ahead of HP polls, ED attaches Rs 5.6 cr assets of Virbhadra's family

Ahead of HP polls, ED attaches Rs 5.6 cr assets of Virbhadra's family

Rediff.com13 Oct 2017

The move came a day after the Election Commission announced dates for the forthcoming assembly polls in his state.

DMK accuses Stalin loyalist of indiscipline, suspends him

DMK accuses Stalin loyalist of indiscipline, suspends him

Rediff.com7 Aug 2014

A day after a senior leader submitted his resignation from the Dravida Munetra Kazhagam demanding that M K Stalin be declared the chief ministerial candidate for the 2016 assembly polls, the M Karunanidhi-led party on Thursday accused him of indiscipline and suspended him from all posts.

Tribunal stays Sebi's order on Yes Bank's former MD Rana Kapoor

Tribunal stays Sebi's order on Yes Bank's former MD Rana Kapoor

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

The Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) has granted an interim stay on a Sebi order that slapped a penalty of Rs 2 crore on Yes Bank's former MD Rana Kapoor in a case of mis-selling the private sector lender's AT1 bonds. Kapoor has been in jail since March 2020 in connection with the DHFL money laundering case. The interim relief came after capital markets regulator Sebi in July issued a demand notice to Kapoor, warning arrest and attachment of his assets over non-payment of the fine of Rs 2 crore, along with the interest.

Election Commissioner Ashok Lavasa resigns

Election Commissioner Ashok Lavasa resigns

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

Lavasa would soon be joining the Asian Development Bank as vice president

Setback for Sasikala, EPS-OPS faction gets AIADMK's 'two leaves' symbol

Setback for Sasikala, EPS-OPS faction gets AIADMK's 'two leaves' symbol

Rediff.com24 Nov 2017

However, the EC is yet to make an official announcement in this regard.

25 new ministers inducted into Jagan's 'socially-inclusive' Cabinet

25 new ministers inducted into Jagan's 'socially-inclusive' Cabinet

Rediff.com8 Jun 2019

The 26-member Cabinet, including the Chief Minister, has three women members; two from the Scheduled Castes and one from the Scheduled Tribes.

Jaya case: HC asks Swamy to make written submission on March 11

Jaya case: HC asks Swamy to make written submission on March 11

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

The Karnataka high court on Monday directed Bharatiya Janata Party leader Subramanian Swamy to make written submissions on March 11 in former Tamil Nadu chief minister Jayalalithaa's appeal against her conviction in the disproportionate assets case.

Out of jail, Jayalalithaa returns to Chennai

Out of jail, Jayalalithaa returns to Chennai

Rediff.com18 Oct 2014

A day after getting bail from Supreme Court in disproportionate assets case, former Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa walked out of Parappana Agrahara Central Prison on Saturday.

'Pick your battles', CJI cautions probe agencies

'Pick your battles', CJI cautions probe agencies

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

Expressing concern over instances of 'unwarranted' confiscation of personal devices during raids, the CJI said they highlight the pressing need to strike a balance between investigative imperatives and individual privacy rights.

'India Is A Stock Picker's Delight'

'India Is A Stock Picker's Delight'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

'In the short term you keep your return expectations very, very low; in the medium term be prepared to invest and in the long term growth will come and your returns from stocks will be high.'

Jaya's ex-driver, key suspect in murder case, killed in accident

Jaya's ex-driver, key suspect in murder case, killed in accident

Rediff.com29 Apr 2017

Kanagaraj, 36, was employed at Jayalalithaa's Poes Garden home in Chennai and sacked three years ago.

Tamil CM urges people to remain calm after Jaya's bail plea rejected

Tamil CM urges people to remain calm after Jaya's bail plea rejected

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

Soon after the Karnataka high court denied bail for Jayalalithaa, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Paneerselvam on Tuesday appealed to people not to resort to strike or any other form of protest to express solidarity with the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam chief as she would not like to cause inconvenience to the common man.

Karnataka HC adjourns Jaya's bail plea; protests continue

Karnataka HC adjourns Jaya's bail plea; protests continue

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

One more person died on Wednesday in an act of suicide after being apparently upset over Jayalalithaa's conviction in the disproportionate asset case as protests against her conviction continued across the state for the fifth day.

Jayalalithaa's Death: Will Sasikala Be Prosecuted?

Jayalalithaa's Death: Will Sasikala Be Prosecuted?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

Jayalalithaa was the third chief minister in Tamil Nadu to die in office, after her mentor M G Ramachandran (1987) and before that his mentor C N Annadurai (1969). The state government should have evolved protocols for the medical care of the incumbent, and institutional memory should have guided the government and officials in the matter, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

No force can wean me away from AIADMK: Sasikala

No force can wean me away from AIADMK: Sasikala

Rediff.com14 Feb 2017

AIADMK General Secretary V K Sasikala said her thoughts will continue to remain with the party even from inside the jail.

CBI interrogates Satyendar Jain in Tihar jail

CBI interrogates Satyendar Jain in Tihar jail

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

The counsel said the investigation agency had moved an application before Special Judge M K Nagpal last Friday in this regard, and the same was allowed.

'My voters want OPS as CM so I support him'

'My voters want OPS as CM so I support him'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2017

The AIADMK MP from Thoothukudi explains why he is backing O Panneerselvam as Tamil Nadu chief minister.

AIADMK paves way for Jayalalithaa to return as Tamil Nadu CM

AIADMK paves way for Jayalalithaa to return as Tamil Nadu CM

Rediff.com22 May 2015

All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam supremo J Jayalalithaa was on Friday unanimously elected its legislature party leader, paving the way for her return as a chief minister of Tamil Nadu for the fourth time.

Will Disney Exit India?

Will Disney Exit India?

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

Disney Star India, bought at a valuation of $15 billion, could be on the block for roughly one-third that amount.

The 4 options before Supreme Court in Jaya case

The 4 options before Supreme Court in Jaya case

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

The clue to the what lies ahead for Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, following the Karnataka government appealing in the Supreme Court her acquittal in a disproportionate assets case, may lie in a 2001 court case, writes R Ramasubramanian.

Jayalalithaa's rivals divided over appealing against acquittal

Jayalalithaa's rivals divided over appealing against acquittal

Rediff.com25 May 2015

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa's political rivals are sharply divided over appealing against her acquittal in a disproportionate assets case that saw her return to power for a fifth time two days ago.

OPS, slowly learning to emerge from Amma's shadow

OPS, slowly learning to emerge from Amma's shadow

Rediff.com10 Dec 2016

As a loyalist who would run to her with every little matter, he realises it is time he comes into his own.

Andhra top cop's petition rejected; won't get term extension

Andhra top cop's petition rejected; won't get term extension

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

It is now certain that the director general of Andhra Pradesh police V Dinesh Reddy is on the way out. A day after the state government made it clear that his term will not be extended when he reaches the age of superannuation on Sunday, the Central Administration Tribunal has rejected his petition challenging the state government's stand.

Jaya case: DMK leader seeks removal of prosecutor

Jaya case: DMK leader seeks removal of prosecutor

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam General Secretary K Anbazhagan on Tuesday filed a petition before a special bench of the Karnataka high court, seeking removal of Special Public Prosecutor Bhavani Singh in the disproportionate assets case against former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa and 3 others, alleging he was "sailing" with the accused.

Solicitor General Ranjit Kumar resigns

Solicitor General Ranjit Kumar resigns

Rediff.com20 Oct 2017

His second term as solicitor general was renewed recently.

Sasikala returns to Bengaluru prison as parole ends

Sasikala returns to Bengaluru prison as parole ends

Rediff.com13 Oct 2017

Sasikala left Chennai on Thursday morning by a car which had to halt at several locations till it reached the Bengaluru highway as party cadres gathered to greet her.

Sasikala granted 5-day parole to visit ailing husband

Sasikala granted 5-day parole to visit ailing husband

Rediff.com6 Oct 2017

The AIADMK leader had sought parole for 15 days, but she has been granted for five days.

Shame! Convict Jayalalithaa on Tamil Nadu tableau

Shame! Convict Jayalalithaa on Tamil Nadu tableau

Rediff.com26 Jan 2015

Display of Jayalalithaa's portrait in the Republic Day tableaux in Chennai has stirred up a row

Mayawati rules out support to BJP post elections

Mayawati rules out support to BJP post elections

Rediff.com9 May 2014

Bahujan Samaj Party supremo Mayawati on Friday ruled out extending any kind of support to the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance government in the event of the party coming to power after the Lok Sabha polls.

It's the pot calling the kettle black: Mayawati on Modi's vow to cleanse Parliament

It's the pot calling the kettle black: Mayawati on Modi's vow to cleanse Parliament

Rediff.com22 Apr 2014

Bahujan Samaj Party supremo Mayawati on Tuesday slammed Narendra Modi for his statement vowing to cleanse Parliament from criminal elements, saying it was a case of the pot calling the kettle black.

Dinakaran questioned in EC official bribery case

Dinakaran questioned in EC official bribery case

Rediff.com22 Apr 2017

His call logs, WhatsApp messages and SMSes are also being examined, police said.

Weddings called off as couples could not get 'Amma's blessings'

Weddings called off as couples could not get 'Amma's blessings'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

Nine weddings, including that of Tamil Nadu tourism minister's daughter, were called off as Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa was not available to give her 'blessings' to the couples.

AIADMK under strain over EPS move on Jaya properties

AIADMK under strain over EPS move on Jaya properties

Rediff.com31 May 2017

A new political crisis is brewing in the VK Sasikala camp in Tamil Nadu -- differences between Chief Minister Edappadi Palaniswami and party general secretary Sasikala.

Govt sacks 21 'corrupt' tax officers

Govt sacks 21 'corrupt' tax officers

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

With this, 85 officers, including 64 high ranking ones, have been compulsorily retired.

As Himachal CM celebrated daughter's wedding, CBI raided his residence

As Himachal CM celebrated daughter's wedding, CBI raided his residence

Rediff.com26 Sep 2015

Congress termed the raids as highly vindictive and said it is part of "PM Narendra Modi's hate agenda and political vendetta against the Congress and its leaders".

Sasikala presents MLAs before journalists, claims they are free and united

Sasikala presents MLAs before journalists, claims they are free and united

Rediff.com12 Feb 2017

Addressing reporters at the resort where the MLAs are staying, she chose to adopt a wait and watch policy when asked about the verdict in the disproportionate assets case expected in the coming week.

Sasikala hints at efforts to regain control of AIADMK

Sasikala hints at efforts to regain control of AIADMK

Rediff.com30 May 2021

In an audio clip of an phone conversation between Sasikala and one of the party cadres, which has gone viral on social media, the leader is heard confirming her plans of her return in the politics.

Jayalalithaa chairs first cabinet meet since becoming CM again

Jayalalithaa chairs first cabinet meet since becoming CM again

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on Monday convened a meeting of her cabinet, the first after she returned to the top post following her acquittal in a wealth case in May this year.

Jagan, former Minister Sabitha Reddy appear in court

Jagan, former Minister Sabitha Reddy appear in court

Rediff.com7 Jun 2013

Former Andhra Pradesh Home Minister P Sabitha Indra Reddy and YSR Congress chief Y S Jaganmohan Reddy today appeared before a special Central Bureau of Investigation court in Hyderabad in connection with a case relating to alleged quid-pro-quo investments in Kadapa Member of Parliament Jagan's companies.

I-T detects Rs 3,185 cr black income; seizes Rs 86 cr new notes

I-T detects Rs 3,185 cr black income; seizes Rs 86 cr new notes

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

The taxman carried out a total of 677 search, survey and enquiry operations