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Was ousted in 1999 for opposing Kargil misadventure: Nawaz Sharif

Was ousted in 1999 for opposing Kargil misadventure: Nawaz Sharif

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

'During my tenure as PM, two Indian prime ministers visited Pakistan. Modi sahab and Vajpayee sahab had come to Lahore'

Bhupesh Baghel, others booked in Mahadev betting app case

Bhupesh Baghel, others booked in Mahadev betting app case

Rediff.com17 Mar 2024

The Enforcement Directorate, which has been investigating the Mahadev app-linked money laundering case for more than a year, alleged in the past that its probe has shown involvement of various high-ranking politicians and bureaucrats from Chhattisgarh, where the two main promoters of the app hail from.

What changes new Telecom Bill will bring

What changes new Telecom Bill will bring

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

Officials said the bill has provided a clear legal basis for spectrum allocation, which till now was allocated or auctioned by the government based on the interpretation of various laws and judgements.

Will the Fugitive Economic Offenders Bill of any real use?

Will the Fugitive Economic Offenders Bill of any real use?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

Legal experts are not sure if threat of confiscation of property will be deterrent enough for fleeing offenders

'Won't Allow Severe Cuts, It Will Destroy The Film'

'Won't Allow Severe Cuts, It Will Destroy The Film'

Rediff.com28 May 2024

'The chances of The Shameless passing through the censorship board in India are slim to none.'

Joint resolution of 26 Opposition parties says...

Joint resolution of 26 Opposition parties says...

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

The opposition alliance that will take on the ruling National Democratic Alliance in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections will be called Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) and an 11-member committee will be set up for coordination, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge announced after a meeting of the parties in Bengaluru.

IT firms queue up to control crime, criminals

IT firms queue up to control crime, criminals

Rediff.com1 Sep 2009

Around 27 Indian IT firms, including majors like Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Infosys Technologies and Wipro Ltd, are understood to have submitted their expressions of interest (EoIs) to develop a technology platform for the Centre's Crime and Criminal Tracking Networks and Systems (CCTNS) project.

CBI officers who probed coal, excise policy cases among 31 get Prez medals

CBI officers who probed coal, excise policy cases among 31 get Prez medals

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Former Central Bureau of Investigation joint director Amit Kumar, who is now posted as Chhattisgarh police ADG, led the probe into the coal scam that resulted in convictions in a number of cases.

Jayalalithaa's legacy: Industrial, social, crime rankings among India's best

Jayalalithaa's legacy: Industrial, social, crime rankings among India's best

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

Tamil Nadu now has India's lowest fertility rate - lower than Australia, Finland and Belgium - second best infant mortality and maternal mortality rate; records among the lowest crime rates against women and children; and has more factories and provides more industrial employment than any other Indian state.

Parl passes 3 criminal law bills, Shah says end of 'tareekh-pe-tareekh' era

Parl passes 3 criminal law bills, Shah says end of 'tareekh-pe-tareekh' era

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

The bills that repeal and replace the Indian Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure and the Indian Evidence Act will usher in a new era in the criminal justice system, Home Minister Amit Shah said

Three arrested for pro-Pak slogans in Karnataka assembly corridors

Three arrested for pro-Pak slogans in Karnataka assembly corridors

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

Supporters of Congress leader Syed Naseer Hussain allegedly shouted pro-Pakistan slogans after his victory in the Rajya Sabha elections.

Economic offences: CAs to help CBI

Economic offences: CAs to help CBI

Rediff.com11 Aug 2008

With economic offences seeing an increase, the CBI has written to the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) to probe the growing number of white collar crimes.

70 lakh mobile numbers involved in financial frauds disconnected

70 lakh mobile numbers involved in financial frauds disconnected

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

To check digital frauds, the government has disconnected 70 lakh mobile numbers so far involved in cybercrime or financial frauds, Financial Services Secretary Vivek Joshi said on Tuesday. Emerging from a meeting to discuss issues related to financial cyber security and increasing digital payment fraud, Joshi, who chaired the meeting, said banks have been asked to strengthen the system and processes in this regard. More such meetings would take place, he said, adding the next meeting is scheduled in January.

How Modi Lost While Winning

How Modi Lost While Winning

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

For the first time in his political career, he failed to carry his party to even a working majority -- and again, for the first time in his career, he finds himself in a situation where he cannot rule by dictatorial fiat, points out Prem Panicker.

How CBI plans to fight crimes of the future

How CBI plans to fight crimes of the future

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

For the CBI, crimes are likely to become more innovative, complex, driven increasingly by technology and transcending geographical boundaries, says Anil Kumar Sinha.

EIFF-EMIF Exposure In India: 0

EIFF-EMIF Exposure In India: 0

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

The OCCRP report alleges that at one point, EIFF and EMRF held free-floating shares ranging from 8 per cent to nearly 14 per cent in the four Adani Group companies.

Cong releases 'black paper' on 'Modi govt's failures'

Cong releases 'black paper' on 'Modi govt's failures'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

The 'black paper', titled '10 saal anyay kaal' also alleged that issues such as rising prices, unemployment, subversion of institutions and farmers' 'distress' had plagued the country.

Govt allocates Rs 928 cr to CBI, down by Rs 40 cr from FY 2024

Govt allocates Rs 928 cr to CBI, down by Rs 40 cr from FY 2024

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

The agency had received Rs 946.51 crore to manage its affairs in the Budget Estimates for 2023-24, which was later increased to Rs 968.86 crore in the Revised Estimates.

Survey's take on economic challenges

Survey's take on economic challenges

Rediff.com27 Feb 2016

Resolving the TBS challenge comprehensively would require 4 Rs: Recognition, recapitalisation, resolution and reform.

Hindu-Canadians asked to go back to India: Trudeau's party leader

Hindu-Canadians asked to go back to India: Trudeau's party leader

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

The Khalistan movement leader is trying to provoke Hindu Canadians to react and divide the Hindu and Sikh communities in Canada, Arya said.

'In India, A Child Goes Missing Every 8 Minutes'

'In India, A Child Goes Missing Every 8 Minutes'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

'The pandemic had a significant impact on child trafficking.' 'With economic hardships, traffickers exploited the situation to target desperate parents and children.'

Charge sheet filed against Vivo India in money laundering case

Charge sheet filed against Vivo India in money laundering case

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

The Enforcement Directorate has filed its first charge sheet in connection with its money laundering probe against Chinese smartphone maker Vivo-India and some others, official sources said on Thursday. The prosecution complaint was filed before the court of Special Judge Kiran Gupta in New Delhi on Wednesday under the criminal sections of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act and Vivo-India has been named an accused apart from those arrested in this case, the sources told PTI. The judge posted the matter for consideration on December 13.

Why BJP Is More Guilty Than Sam Pitroda

Why BJP Is More Guilty Than Sam Pitroda

Rediff.com15 May 2024

If Pitroda's blunder cost him his office, what should the BJP's unrepentant attitude cost it?, asks Shyam G Menon.

India working with French authorities after flight detained

India working with French authorities after flight detained

Rediff.com23 Dec 2023

The plane that took off from Dubai in the United Arab Emirates carrying 303 Indian passengers, including many minors, was grounded at the Chalons-Vatry airport in Marne on Thursday.

Will TDP, JD-U Toe BJP Line On Hindutva?

Will TDP, JD-U Toe BJP Line On Hindutva?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

The TDP and JD-U will have a lot to answer inside Parliament, day after day, session after session, notes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Voters Prefer Strong Leaders Like Modi

Voters Prefer Strong Leaders Like Modi

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

...Even if it means less democracy, so that their everyday problems get solved? argues R Jagannathan.

New bills propose death for mob lynching, rape of minor, sedition V2.0

New bills propose death for mob lynching, rape of minor, sedition V2.0

Rediff.com11 Aug 2023

Anyone endangering sovereignty or integrity of India may get a maximum punishment of life imprisonment while those involved in mob lynching and rape of minor may be given the maximum punishment of death sentence.

Despite Modi govt's best efforts...: Cong on fresh charges against Adani

Despite Modi govt's best efforts...: Cong on fresh charges against Adani

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

The Organised Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP) on Thursday trained its guns on the Adani Group, alleging hundreds of millions of dollars were invested in publicly traded group stocks through Mauritius-based 'opaque' investment funds managed by partners of promoter family, charges the conglomerate denied vehemently.

Why Deepfakes Are A MENACE

Why Deepfakes Are A MENACE

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

'With free software on the Internet and apps, creating a deepfake video can take 3 to 5 minutes. Anyone can make these videos.'

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.

Why Securing Gateway of Tears Is Critical For India

Why Securing Gateway of Tears Is Critical For India

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

The Indian Navy, which regards itself as the 'net security provider' in the Indian Ocean Region, has also stepped up to the plate, with a warship stationed at all times off the Gulf of Aden for counter-piracy tasks. 91 Indian warships have been deployed in the region since 2008, patrolling high risk areas where piracy was rampant.

Bambai Meri Jaan Review: Gansgter Gush

Bambai Meri Jaan Review: Gansgter Gush

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

Bambai Meri Jaan features horrific massacres and violence so brutal that it ought not to be seen on a home entertainment platform, warns Deepa Gahlot..

LS passes bill to make minors punishable for heinous crimes

LS passes bill to make minors punishable for heinous crimes

Rediff.com7 May 2015

insisting that it had tried to strike a 'fine balance' to ensure that no injustice was done to innocent children.

Slowdown spurred corporate fraud

Slowdown spurred corporate fraud

Rediff.com20 Nov 2009

PricewaterhouseCoopers' Global Economic Crime Survey '09 highlighted that corporate fraud remained rampant among organisations of all sizes, in all countries and industries despite increased regulatory actions and anti-fraud controls to prevent it.

Iranian Prez urges Modi to stop Israel action in Gaza

Iranian Prez urges Modi to stop Israel action in Gaza

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi during a call with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, urged India to use 'all its capacities' to end the Israeli actions in Gaza amid the ongoing conflict.

SC verdict on Adani 'extraordinarily generous': Cong

SC verdict on Adani 'extraordinarily generous': Cong

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

The Congress on Wednesday said the Supreme Court judgment on certain matters relating to transactions by the Adani Group has proven to be 'extraordinarily generous' to Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and asserted that the party's fight against crony capitalism and its ill-effects on prices, employment and inequalities will continue.

'BJP Wants India To Become Like Iran'

'BJP Wants India To Become Like Iran'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

'Their role model is Iran: high control of the citizens by the State.' In Iran it is Islamic control; in India, it will be Hindutva control.'

State must end sexual violence by mobs: SC on Manipur

State must end sexual violence by mobs: SC on Manipur

Rediff.com11 Aug 2023

Expressing anguish over the manner in which women were subjected to grave atrocities in Manipur, the Supreme Court has said that mobs use sexual violence to send a message of subordination to the other community and the state is bound to stop this.

Act against corrupt, however powerful, without fear, Modi tells CBI

Act against corrupt, however powerful, without fear, Modi tells CBI

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

There is no dearth of political will today to act against corruption and officers should take action against the corrupt, however powerful, without any hesitation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday.

Rajnath's tough message to Pak, China at SCO meet

Rajnath's tough message to Pak, China at SCO meet

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

Except for Pakistan, the defence ministers of all other member countries attended the meeting in person. It is learnt that the Pakistani representative joined the deliberations virtually.