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ED arrests Lalu Prasad's close aide Subhash Yadav in sand mining case

ED arrests Lalu Prasad's close aide Subhash Yadav in sand mining case

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

ED officials said that Subhash was produced before a special PMLA court on Sunday morning and was sent to judicial custody.

ED searches multiple places in Bengal over embezzlement of MGNREGA funds

ED searches multiple places in Bengal over embezzlement of MGNREGA funds

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

The raids continued for nearly seven hours during which the ED sleuths seized a number of documents.

Lalit Modi's plea against BCCI backfires

Lalit Modi's plea against BCCI backfires

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

The Bombay High Court has imposed a cost of Rs 1 lakh on former cricket administrator Lalit Modi while dismissing his petition seeking an order to BCCI to pay penalty of Rs 10.65 crore imposed on him by ED for violating Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA).

ED issues 8th summons to Kejriwal in Delhi excise policy case

ED issues 8th summons to Kejriwal in Delhi excise policy case

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

On Monday, Kejriwal, 55, skipped the seventh summons issued to him in the case, saying he would appear before the agency if a court ordered him to do so.

Relief for Siddaramaiah as HC dismisses plea seeking CBI probe into MUDA case

Relief for Siddaramaiah as HC dismisses plea seeking CBI probe into MUDA case

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

Siddaramaiah, his wife, brother-in-law B M Mallikarjun Swamy, Devaraju -- from whom Swamy had purchased a land and gifted it to Parvathi -- and others have been named in the FIR registered by the Lokayukta police establishment, located in Mysuru on September 27, following the order of the Special Court that exclusively deals with criminal cases related to former and elected MPs/MLAs.

Senthil Balaji's appointment as minister terribly wrong: SC slams TN govt

Senthil Balaji's appointment as minister terribly wrong: SC slams TN govt

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

The Supreme Court of India expressed concern over the appointment of DMK leader V Senthil Balaji as a minister in the Tamil Nadu government despite pending money laundering cases against him. The court questioned the state government's decision, stating it is "terribly wrong" to appoint a person as a minister while facing legal proceedings. The matter has been adjourned to January 15, 2025.

Excise case: Jolt to Sisodia as HC rejects bail pleas in ED, CBI cases

Excise case: Jolt to Sisodia as HC rejects bail pleas in ED, CBI cases

Rediff.com22 May 2024

The high court said he was a very powerful and influential person within the power corridors of the Delhi government as he had the responsibility of 18 portfolios in the city dispensation.

ED issues fresh summons after Tejashwi fails to appear

ED issues fresh summons after Tejashwi fails to appear

Rediff.com23 Dec 2023

The Enforcement Directorate has issued a fresh summons to Bihar Deputy Chief Minister and Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav in the railway land-for-jobs scam case, asking him to appear on January 5, official sources said on Saturday.

ED likely to summon Kejriwal for 7th time after another no show

ED likely to summon Kejriwal for 7th time after another no show

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

The AAP said that the ED should wait for the court's decision instead of repeatedly sending summonses to Kejriwal.

Kejriwal skips ED summons, AAP alleges bid to arrest

Kejriwal skips ED summons, AAP alleges bid to arrest

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday skipped the third summons by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the Delhi excise policy case and cited Rajya Sabha polls, Republic Day preparations and the probe agency's 'non-disclosure and non-response approach' as reasons for not appearing before it.

Amid ED action, Soren MLAs told not to leave Ranchi

Amid ED action, Soren MLAs told not to leave Ranchi

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

The meeting, proposed at the CM House, has been called to discuss strategy over the current political situation and the Enforcement Directorate's proposed questioning of Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Wednesday, he said.

Shivraj, Raje may form own parties if ED...: Kejriwal

Shivraj, Raje may form own parties if ED...: Kejriwal

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

Chouhan and Raje were overlooked by the BJP for the chief minister posts in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan respectively despite ensuring the party's return to power in the assembly polls held recently.

19 days after mob attack, ED conducts fresh raid at TMC leader's home

19 days after mob attack, ED conducts fresh raid at TMC leader's home

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

The ED sealed the house and put up a notice summoning Sheikh to appear in person before its sleuths for questioning by January 29 in connection with its probe into the ration distribution scam, an officer said.

Soren refused to receive arrest order; has 'illegal land possession': ED

Soren refused to receive arrest order; has 'illegal land possession': ED

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

A dozen land parcels in Ranchi measuring about 8.5 acres in total are in 'illegal possession, occupation and use' of arrested former Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren and are proceeds of crime under the anti-money laundering law, the Enforcement Directorate has claimed.

ED grills Sharad Pawar's MLA grandnephew for 11 hrs

ED grills Sharad Pawar's MLA grandnephew for 11 hrs

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

NCP MP Supriya Sule and other party leaders accompanied the 38-year-old legislator till the entrance of the probe agency's office.

ED files charge sheet against Lalu Prasad's family

ED files charge sheet against Lalu Prasad's family

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

The charge sheet has been filed before a special Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) court in Delhi and the court has listed the matter to be heard on January 16, the sources said.

HC orders CBI, police joint probe into attack on ED officials

HC orders CBI, police joint probe into attack on ED officials

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

Justice Jay Sengupta directed that the probe will be monitored by it and the SIT will file a progress report of the investigation on February 12, the next date of hearing in the case.

ED didn't search Kejriwal's PA's house, just sat in living room: Atishi

ED didn't search Kejriwal's PA's house, just sat in living room: Atishi

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

The 'panchnama' document showed that the ED team took with it just two Gmail account downloads and three family phones from Kumar's house, Atishi claimed.

MHA seeks report from Bengal govt on attacks on ED teams

MHA seeks report from Bengal govt on attacks on ED teams

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

The home ministry also asked the state government to send details of the action taken following the attacks on the central probe agency teams, the sources said.

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 gets nod to take possession of Rs 752-cr of National Herald assets

ED gets nod to take possession of Rs 752-cr of National Herald assets

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

The authority said in its order that it believes that the movable assets and equity shares that were attached by the ED are proceeds of crime and linked to the offence of money laundering.

ED raids Rajasthan Cong chief; summons Gehlot's son

ED raids Rajasthan Cong chief; summons Gehlot's son

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

The agency has also summoned Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot's son Vaibhav Gehlot for questioning in a case related to alleged contravention of the foreign exchange law, official sources said on Thursday.

Vigilance officials ransacked office, stole documents: ED to TN police chief

Vigilance officials ransacked office, stole documents: ED to TN police chief

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

The DVAC searches were undertaken after the department arrested the ED's Madurai stationed enforcement officer Ankit Tiwari for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 20 lakh from a doctor.

We may consider interim bail to Kejriwal ahead of LS polls, SC tells ED

We may consider interim bail to Kejriwal ahead of LS polls, SC tells ED

Rediff.com3 May 2024

A bench of justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta told Additional Solicitor General SV Raju, appearing for the Enforcement Directorate, that the hearing on Kejriwal's plea against arrest is likely to take time and therefore, the court was considering hearing the probe agency on interim bail to him.

Trump fires several lawyers who prosecuted him

Trump fires several lawyers who prosecuted him

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

The move comes as the Trump administration is taking measures to probe prosecutors who oversaw the criminal cases against January 6 defendants after Trump announced that he would seek retribution as a key pledge of his campaign.

3 officers grievously injured in mob attack, says ED, lodges police complaint

3 officers grievously injured in mob attack, says ED, lodges police complaint

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

Other officers had to escape from the place without conducting the search to save their lives as the mob became "very violent" and even chased the officials so as to deter them from performing their official duty, it said.

ED raids Kejriwal's PS, AAP MP; attempt to scare, says Atishi

ED raids Kejriwal's PS, AAP MP; attempt to scare, says Atishi

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

About 10 premises in the national capital are being covered as part of the raids.

ED attaches Shilpa Shetty, Raj Kundra's properties worth over Rs 97 cr

ED attaches Shilpa Shetty, Raj Kundra's properties worth over Rs 97 cr

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

Kundra, it claimed, received 285 Bitcoins from the mastermind and promoter of Gain Bitcoin Ponzi scam Amit Bhardwaj for setting up Bitcoin mining farm in Ukraine.

Campaigning not a fundamental right: ED opposes Kejri's bail in SC

Campaigning not a fundamental right: ED opposes Kejri's bail in SC

Rediff.com9 May 2024

In a fresh affidavit filed in the top court, the ED said no political leader has ever been granted interim bail for campaigning even if he is not contesting polls.

Bengal govt moves SC as CBI approaches to take over ED attack case

Bengal govt moves SC as CBI approaches to take over ED attack case

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

The matter was mentioned before a bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta by senior advocate Abhishek Singhvi, appearing for the West Bengal government, seeking an urgent hearing.

ED's FEMA probe against Byju's in final stages

ED's FEMA probe against Byju's in final stages

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

An Enforcement Directorate (ED) investigation into alleged foreign exchange law violations by edtech major Byju's and its CEO and co-founder Raveendran Bjyu is in the final stages of completion following which a show cause notice could be served to them, official sources said Tuesday. The central probe agency had in April searched two business and one residential premises, including that of the registered company of Byju's -- Think & Learn Pvt. Ltd. -- under the provisions of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA).

Kejriwal skips 'politically motivated, illegal' ED summons

Kejriwal skips 'politically motivated, illegal' ED summons

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

Kejriwal was scheduled to leave for the Vipassana course on Tuesday but could not do so as he was busy with the INDIA bloc meeting. He left at around 1.30 pm on Wednesday for the pre-scheduled meditation course, officials said.

PMLA case: Robert Vadra named in ED chargesheet against NRI, UK national

PMLA case: Robert Vadra named in ED chargesheet against NRI, UK national

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

"Mr Robert Vadra not only renovated the aforesaid property at 12 Bryanston Square, London through Sumit Chadha but also stayed in the same," it said.

ED grills Sharad Pawar's MLA grandnephew for 8 hrs in coop bank case

ED grills Sharad Pawar's MLA grandnephew for 8 hrs in coop bank case

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

Emerging out of the ED grilling in Mumbai, Rohit Pawar denied any wrongdoing and asserted struggle was imminent in fight for ideology while declaring he wasn't scared.

Dhawan on how Rohit mastered the art of captaincy

Dhawan on how Rohit mastered the art of captaincy

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

Former opener Shikhar Dhawan believes Rohit Sharma has matured as a leader over the years and shares a close bond with his teammates, which augurs well for the Indian team.

ED summons Sanjay Raut's brother over 'kichdi' scam links during Covid

ED summons Sanjay Raut's brother over 'kichdi' scam links during Covid

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Sandeep Raut has been asked to depose before the central agency at its office in Mumbai next week, they said, adding his statement will be recorded under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

Traditional ties with US are over: Canadian PM's big remark

Traditional ties with US are over: Canadian PM's big remark

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

In a dramatic shift in Canada's foreign policy, Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday declared that the long-standing economic and security relationship between Canada and the United States has ended, responding to US President Donald Trump's announcement of new auto tariffs that could severely impact Canada's economy, Politico reported.

My Favourite Oscar Moment

My Favourite Oscar Moment

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

The balance was so perfect in that moment, the irony so rich. Those who cheered on Elia Kazan were cheering on the one quality that made him such a singular artist: He was his own man and not susceptible to groupthink. Those who protested Kazan's presence were protesting that very quality: They were saying that he was too much of an outlier, a wolf in a radical's clothing. Sreehari Nair captures his Kodak moment at the Oscars.

'Minister has converted ED into an extended arm of the BJP'

'Minister has converted ED into an extended arm of the BJP'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

'Now the political boss decides, and the ED acts.'

SC raps ED for denying bail by filing additional chargesheets

SC raps ED for denying bail by filing additional chargesheets

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

A bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta took exception to the ED filing four supplementary chargesheets, the latest on March 1, 2024, in a money laundering case arising from alleged illegal mining in Jharkhand.