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Coal scam: TMC's Abhishek Banerjee attacks Shah after ED grills him for 7 hrs

Coal scam: TMC's Abhishek Banerjee attacks Shah after ED grills him for 7 hrs

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

The Trinamool Congress MP, considered number 2 in the party, also advised Shah to teach nationalism to his son and make sure that the law and order situation improves in Delhi.

Delhi excise case: ED arrests AAP's Sanjay Singh following searches

Delhi excise case: ED arrests AAP's Sanjay Singh following searches

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

This comes after the agency conducted searches at his residence earlier in the day in connection with the case.

'Completely unprovoked': NIA on Bengal mob attack

'Completely unprovoked': NIA on Bengal mob attack

Rediff.com7 Apr 2024

"The NIA categorically refuted allegations of mala fide in its Bhupatinagar blast case," an agency spokesperson said.

Don't be scared, send CBI or ED to Adani, Ambani: Rahul hits back at Modi

Don't be scared, send CBI or ED to Adani, Ambani: Rahul hits back at Modi

Rediff.com8 May 2024

Rahul Gandhi's retort to PM Modi came after the latter attacked him at an election rally saying why he has "stopped" naming Adani and Ambani in his attacks and whether he has received money from them in return.

Can Mamata block BJP's advance again in 2026 Bengal polls?

Can Mamata block BJP's advance again in 2026 Bengal polls?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has set an ambitious goal of winning over 215 seats in the 2026 state assembly elections, aiming to secure a fourth consecutive term for the Trinamool Congress (TMC). She declared that the party will work to significantly reduce the BJP's tally and ensure that their candidates struggle to retain their deposits. The TMC's national general secretary, Abhishek Banerjee, echoed this sentiment, urging party workers to ensure a decisive victory and achieve a two-thirds majority in the upcoming polls. The BJP, however, dismissed the TMC's claims, stating that Banerjee is merely trying to boost morale among party workers.

ED raids Tamil Nadu minister in money-laundering case; no proof, says DMK

ED raids Tamil Nadu minister in money-laundering case; no proof, says DMK

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday conducted searches against Tamil Nadu Electricity Minister V Senthil Balaji and some others as part of a money laundering investigation and held multi-city searches, official sources said.

Mamata, BJP trade verbal blows over NIA team attack in Bengal

Mamata, BJP trade verbal blows over NIA team attack in Bengal

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday accused NIA officials of attacking villagers in Purba Medinipur district, the BJP hit back at her saying that the attack on the NIA officials is Sandeshkhalli 2.0 orchestrated by the state.

Kalpana Soren to remain in limelight because...

Kalpana Soren to remain in limelight because...

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

Despite the personal and political challenges posed by her husband's legal battles, Kalpana has proven to be a resilient and dynamic leader.

Will face ED, BJP targets leaders during polls: BRS leader Kavitha

Will face ED, BJP targets leaders during polls: BRS leader Kavitha

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

Kavitha attacked the BJP government at the Centre, alleging it of using the investigation agencies to target political parties and leaders who do not subscribe to its ideology.

Indian student self-deports after US revokes visa for supporting Hamas

Indian student self-deports after US revokes visa for supporting Hamas

Rediff.com15 Mar 2025

Ranjani Srinivasan, a citizen and national of India, entered the United States on a F-1 student visa as a doctoral student in Urban Planning at Columbia University, the Department of Homeland Security said in a statement on Friday. It added that Srinivasan was "involved in activities supporting" Hamas, a terrorist organisation.

This man 'topi pehnau-ed' India: Mahua Moitra on Adani row

This man 'topi pehnau-ed' India: Mahua Moitra on Adani row

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

Moitra brought two birthday caps in the House to press her argument that the businessman being most talked about had "topi-pehnau-ed" the government.

'He was a major factor in Australia's BGT win'

'He was a major factor in Australia's BGT win'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

Not Cummins, not Starc, this bowler was the difference in the end for Australia, reckons Ravichandran Ashwin

Why AAP failed to win a third term in Delhi

Why AAP failed to win a third term in Delhi

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

Allegations of corruption against its leaders, constant bickering with the lieutenant governor over governance issues and a spirited campaign conducted by the Bharatiya Janata Party were enough to ensure a rout of the Aam Aadmi Party in the Delhi assembly polls, the results of which were declared on Saturday.

IL& FS case: ED grills NCP's Jayant Patil for over 9 hrs; Oppn cries vendetta

IL& FS case: ED grills NCP's Jayant Patil for over 9 hrs; Oppn cries vendetta

Rediff.com23 May 2023

Maharashtra Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) president Jayant Patil appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in Mumbai on Monday in a money laundering case linked to alleged financial irregularities in the now bankrupt financial services firm Infrastructure Leasing and Financial Services Limited (IL&FS), an official said.

Is ED Bad Only When It Targets Gandhis?

Is ED Bad Only When It Targets Gandhis?

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

If the fear of ED could drive the powerful people of today to be honest or at least be minimally corrupt, will it not be a great thing for our nation?, asks Sudhir Bisht.

Jharkhand power couple proves influence over tribal votes

Jharkhand power couple proves influence over tribal votes

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

Call it a charismatic show by the power couple -- Hemant Soren and Kalpana Soren -- whom the Bharatiya Janata Party had dubbed as 'Bunty aur Babli', Jharkhand's Jharkhand Mukti Morcha is on track to secure a second consecutive term as part of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA).

Hand over Sheikh Shahjahan to CBI by 4.15 pm: Calcutta HC to Bengal govt

Hand over Sheikh Shahjahan to CBI by 4.15 pm: Calcutta HC to Bengal govt

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

The high court directed the state government to "immediately implement" its Tuesday's judgement to transfer a case on the attack on Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials at Sandeshkhali to the CBI and hand over custody of the main accused Sheikh to the central agency.

ED summons Abhishek Banerjee in 'coal smuggling scam'

ED summons Abhishek Banerjee in 'coal smuggling scam'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

The central agency asked Banerjee to appear at its Kolkata office on Friday morning, he said.

Balaji, first TN minister to be arrested by ED, sent to jail till June 28

Balaji, first TN minister to be arrested by ED, sent to jail till June 28

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

Tamil Nadu electricity minister was arrested under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), official sources said, making him the first minister in the M K Stalin-led government to face such an action from a central agency.

SC upholds CBI probe against Shahjahan Sheikh, expunges HC remarks

SC upholds CBI probe against Shahjahan Sheikh, expunges HC remarks

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

In a setback to the West Bengal government, the Supreme Court on Monday dismissed its plea challenging a Calcutta high court order transferring to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) the probe into the January 5 attack on an Enforcement Directorate (ED) team in Sandeshkhali, allegedly by supporters of the now suspended TMC local strongman Shahjahan Sheikh.

ED officials left Delhi home after nod from 'above', alleges Tejashwi

ED officials left Delhi home after nod from 'above', alleges Tejashwi

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

"Thenga mila hai", scoffed Yadav using the Hindi slang to repudiate the ED's claim of huge recovery in the raids conducted in connection with the land for jobs scam

Arms, ammunition found in CBI raid in Bengal's Sandeshkhali

Arms, ammunition found in CBI raid in Bengal's Sandeshkhali

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

The CBI during its probe got inputs of a large cache of arms hidden in Sandeshkhali. On Friday morning, a CBI team started a search operation during which the arms, including foreign-made pistols, were seized, the officials said.

SC rejects Bengal govt's plea against CBI probe into Sandeshkhali

SC rejects Bengal govt's plea against CBI probe into Sandeshkhali

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a plea filed by the West Bengal government challenging the Calcutta high court's order which directed a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the allegations of crimes against women and land grabbing in Sandeshkhali.

'Wrong to allege ED is politically motivated'

'Wrong to allege ED is politically motivated'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

'Whatever ED officers do -- issue summons, conduct searches or arrest a person -- they have to face the courts.'

CBI searches Shajahan Sheikh's house in Sandeshkhali

CBI searches Shajahan Sheikh's house in Sandeshkhali

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

The CBI officials opened the seal placed on Sheikh's home by the ED to enter the premises. They are also conducting videography and mapping the area for their investigation.

Hemant Soren released from jail after 5 months

Hemant Soren released from jail after 5 months

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

The high court of Jharkhand on Friday granted bail to former chief minister Hemant Soren in a money laundering case linked to a land scam.

I have become gaali proof: Modi on personal attacks

I have become gaali proof: Modi on personal attacks

Rediff.com28 May 2024

Modi said that those who call themselves the biggest sympathisers of the backward communities are in reality their biggest enemies.

Come, arrest me: Jharkhand CM dares ED as he skips summons

Come, arrest me: Jharkhand CM dares ED as he skips summons

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

"I am neither afraid nor worried. Rather I am emerging stronger. If people of Jharkhand wish, opponents will not find a place to hide," Soren said while addressing JMM workers near his residence.

Bengal CID refuses to give Shajahan Sheikh's custody to CBI

Bengal CID refuses to give Shajahan Sheikh's custody to CBI

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is likely to move the Calcutta high court on Wednesday against the West Bengal government for not handing over suspended Trinamool Congress leader Shajahan Sheikh's custody to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), a highly placed source said.

ED arrests lawyer who filed petitions against Fadnavis

ED arrests lawyer who filed petitions against Fadnavis

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

Satish Uke has filed several petitions against BJP leaders, especially former Maharashtra chief minister Fadnavis.

HC hands over Shajahan Sheikh cases to CBI; Bengal challenges order

HC hands over Shajahan Sheikh cases to CBI; Bengal challenges order

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

The Calcutta high court on Tuesday directed that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) be handed over the case of attack on Enforcement Directorate officials at Sandeshkhali and the custody of suspended Trinamool Congress leader Shajahan Sheikh, as it slammed West Bengal Police for 'totally biased' conduct and said every attempt is being made to delay the probe to 'protect' the accused.

ED attaches Indian properties of Sri Lankan behind plot to kill Chandrika

ED attaches Indian properties of Sri Lankan behind plot to kill Chandrika

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

The Enforcement Directorate on Thursday said it has attached Indian assets of a Sri Lankan man and his son as part of a drugs-linked money laundering investigation against them.

Adani issue, ED raids set to rock Parliament, again

Adani issue, ED raids set to rock Parliament, again

Rediff.com12 Mar 2023

The opposition parties will meet on Monday morning to evolve their strategy in both Houses of Parliament after protests by them on the Hindenburg-Adani issue overshadowed most of the first half of the Budget session.

Sandeshkhali: HC orders police to arrest Trinamool leader

Sandeshkhali: HC orders police to arrest Trinamool leader

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

The Calcutta high court on Monday directed the police to arrest Trinamool Congress leader Shajahan Sheikh, who has been accused of sexual atrocities and land grab by villagers in Sandeshkhali area, while clarifying there is no stay on it.

MVA allies throw weight behind Malik over ED's action

MVA allies throw weight behind Malik over ED's action

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

NCP chief Sharad Pawar said his party had anticipated such an action against its leader Malik as he 'speaks openly'.

Shahjahan Sheikh handed over to CBI over 2.5 hrs after HC deadline

Shahjahan Sheikh handed over to CBI over 2.5 hrs after HC deadline

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

A team of CBI officials reached CID headquarters Bhawani Bhawan in Kolkata before 4 pm. But the handover from the state agency took place at around 6:48 pm, despite the Calcutta high court setting a deadline of 4.15 pm.

Kavitha brought to Delhi after dramatic arrest in excise policy case

Kavitha brought to Delhi after dramatic arrest in excise policy case

Rediff.com16 Mar 2024

The Enforcement Directorate on Friday arrested Bharat Rashtra Samiti leader K Kavitha after an hours-long raid at her premises in Hyderabad and brought her to Delhi for questioning in a money laundering case linked to the now-scrapped Delhi excise policy, agency sources said.

J'khand to vote in final phase on Wednesday; fate of Soren to be sealed

J'khand to vote in final phase on Wednesday; fate of Soren to be sealed

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

The final round of voting for the Jharkhand Assembly elections is taking place on Wednesday, with the JMM-Congress-RJD coalition seeking to retain power while the BJP-led NDA aims to take control. The election will decide the fate of Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, his wife, and several other candidates. Key issues during the campaign included alleged infiltration from Bangladesh, corruption, and Hindutva.

Bengal seeks urgent hearing in SC of plea against CBI probe

Bengal seeks urgent hearing in SC of plea against CBI probe

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

The West Bengal government approached the Supreme Court for a second time on Wednesday seeking urgent listing of its petition challenging a Calcutta high court order for transferring to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) the probe into the January 5 attack on an Enforcement Directorate (ED) team in Sandeshkhali but failed to elicit prompt relief.

ED questions Rahul Gandhi for over 10 hrs, summons him again

ED questions Rahul Gandhi for over 10 hrs, summons him again

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was questioned for over 10 hours by the Enforcement Directorate in a money-laundering probe linked to the National Herald newspaper and was called to depose again on Tuesday, as his party protested across the country, alleging that the Centre was targeting the Opposition by misusing agencies.