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New Supreme Court bench to hear Teesta Setalvad case

New Supreme Court bench to hear Teesta Setalvad case

Rediff.com18 Feb 2015

A new bench of the Supreme Court will hear on Thursday the plea of social activist Teesta Setalvad.

Is 'tsar' Putin the richest man in Europe?

Is 'tsar' Putin the richest man in Europe?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2007

If emerging reports are to be believed, Russia's outgoing President Vladimir Putin is the richest man in Europe. And that, too, by alleged embezzlement.

Court summons police file in case against AIIMS

Court summons police file in case against AIIMS

Rediff.com26 Nov 2006

The complainant has further alleged that a large amount of money was lying deposited in illegal accounts maintained by accused persons in violation of the AIIMS Act.

Goswami applies for anticipatory bail

Goswami applies for anticipatory bail

Rediff.com3 Jun 2005

The application is likely to be hear by Designated Vigilance Judge J M Prasad on Saturday.

CBI books billionaire Nirav Modi in Rs 280 cr cheating case

CBI books billionaire Nirav Modi in Rs 280 cr cheating case

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

Modi, 46, who had figured in the Forbes' list of richest Indians, has been named in the cheating case on a complaint from the PNB, which alleged that the jewellery firm owner, his brother, wife and Choksi entered into a criminal conspiracy with the officials of the bank and cheated it, causing a "wrongful loss".

Restrain Team Sasikala from using AIADMK office: OPS camp to EC

Restrain Team Sasikala from using AIADMK office: OPS camp to EC

Rediff.com19 May 2017

OPS also requested the EC to restarin Sisikala's pick Dindigul C Sreenivasan from functioning as the party treasurer

ED grills Farooq for 6 hrs, Kashmir parties call it vendetta

ED grills Farooq for 6 hrs, Kashmir parties call it vendetta

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

The 82-year-old former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister received the ED summons a day after the formation of the People's Alliance led by him was announced on October 15.

Ex-Bangla PM Khaleda Zia sentenced to 5 years in graft case

Ex-Bangla PM Khaleda Zia sentenced to 5 years in graft case

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

In the same case, her son Tarique Rahman and four others have been sentenced to 10 years in jail.

CBI to probe activist Teesta Stelvad's firm, freezes account

CBI to probe activist Teesta Stelvad's firm, freezes account

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

The government on Friday ordered a Central Bureau of Investigation into transfer of funds by United States-based Ford Foundation to Sabrang Communication and Publishing Pvt Limited, with which social activist Teesta Stelvad is associated, allegedly in violation of rules and froze a bank account of the firm.

SC asks Centre to make law to regulate NGOs

SC asks Centre to make law to regulate NGOs

Rediff.com26 Apr 2017

The court said that the existing regulations were not sufficient to regulate the NGOs across the country.

Sushant case: Nitish Kumar to ask for CBI probe

Sushant case: Nitish Kumar to ask for CBI probe

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

The Bihar government, realising that it does not have the jurisdiction to probe the case, is now adopting this 'illegal method' of recommending the case to be handed over to the CBI, says Rhea's lawyer.

Bhagwant Mann pledges to quit alcohol, Kejriwal terms it 'sacrifice' for people

Bhagwant Mann pledges to quit alcohol, Kejriwal terms it 'sacrifice' for people

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

Mann, who is often criticised by political opponents for "excessive drinking," hopes to shun liquor for the rest of his life.

SC terms order extending protection to Teesta as a 'mistake'

SC terms order extending protection to Teesta as a 'mistake'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

The Supreme Court on Monday termed as "mistake" its earlier order extending interim protection from arrest granted to Teesta Setalvad and her husband, indicating that the relief was granted by a two-judge bench earlier instead of three.

DDCA to sue Kejriwal, Kirti Azad and AAP leaders for defamation

DDCA to sue Kejriwal, Kirti Azad and AAP leaders for defamation

Rediff.com30 Dec 2015

The DDCA decided to file a defamation case against Delhi CM Kejriwal and suspended BJP MP Kirti Azad for making "wild and baseless" allegations of corruption against the body.

MCD strike enters 10th day: Delhi suffers as garbage piles on roads

MCD strike enters 10th day: Delhi suffers as garbage piles on roads

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

The MCD workers' protest entered its tenth day on Friday as they continued their agitation in Delhi's Bhajanpura area over non-payment of their salaries.

'Severe' sentence demanded for Bo Xilai as trial ends

'Severe' sentence demanded for Bo Xilai as trial ends

Rediff.com26 Aug 2013

Communist China's biggest political trial in decades involving disgraced top politician Bo Xilai ended on Monday on an acrimonious note, with prosecutors demanding "severe" punishment for the defiant pro-Maoist leader who accused a key official witness of having illicit relations with his wife.

Setalvad's plea given to new bench after judge's recusal: SC

Setalvad's plea given to new bench after judge's recusal: SC

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

SC stepped into the row over the transfer Setalvad's anticipatory bail plea to a new bench.

The Shahabuddin Effect

The Shahabuddin Effect

Rediff.com1 May 2021

Nitish Kumar had a week's time to prove his majority, but Laloo Yadav made full use of Siwan don Mohammad Shahabuddin. A revealing excerpt from Rajesh Singh's Baahubalis Of Indian Politics: From Bullet To Ballot.

Bo Xilai's trial adjourns abruptly in China

Bo Xilai's trial adjourns abruptly in China

Rediff.com25 Aug 2013

Disgraced Chinese leader Bo Xilai's high-profile trial was abruptly adjourned after prosecutors produced more evidence to nail the former Communist strongman, who in turn described his ex-police chief and a key witness as a "liar with extremely bad character."

'They scared Ajit Pawar to join BJP government'

'They scared Ajit Pawar to join BJP government'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2019

Sharad Pawar has left the door open for his nephew's return by not suspending him from the party for his rebellion.

CBI raids Modi-baiter Teesta Setalvad's home, office

CBI raids Modi-baiter Teesta Setalvad's home, office

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday carried out searches at premises of social activist Teesta Setalvad and her organisation in connection with a case of alleged violation of Foreign Contribution Regulation Act in receiving funds from abroad without taking prior permission from the home ministry.

CBI granted 3 months to furnish details on NGOs

CBI granted 3 months to furnish details on NGOs

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted three more months to the Central Bureau of Investigation to provide details about all registered non-governmental organisations in the country and whether they file balance sheets before the authority.

Several Akhilesh projects under Yogi scanner

Several Akhilesh projects under Yogi scanner

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

The Gomti Riverfront Development project, the Agra-Lucknow Expressway, the Jai Prakash Narayan International Centre and the efforts towards the beautification of Old Lucknow are some of Akhilesh Yadav's initiatives that are the subject of investigation.

IPL money laundering case: ED seeks legal assistance 'overseas'

IPL money laundering case: ED seeks legal assistance 'overseas'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has sought legal assistance from Singapore and Mauritius to take forward its probe in the alleged financial irregularities in the Indian Premier League tournament (IPL) and its former chairman Lalit Modi.

Egypt court overturns Mubarak jail sentence for corruption

Egypt court overturns Mubarak jail sentence for corruption

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

Ousted Egyptian strongman Hosni Mubarak's last remaining conviction was on Tuesday overturned by a court that ordered a retrial in a graft case which could pave the way for his possible release from jail in a dramatic reversal of fortune.

Breather for Teesta Setalvad after SC stays arrest order

Breather for Teesta Setalvad after SC stays arrest order

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

The SC has stayed the arrest of social activist Teesta Setalvad and her husband till Friday.

Gulbarg fund: SC refers Setalvad's case to larger bench

Gulbarg fund: SC refers Setalvad's case to larger bench

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

The Apex court, however, said that the interim order providing protection from arrest to Setalvad and her husband Javed Anand shall be extended till the larger bench takes up the matter.

Egypt's ex-President Hosni Mubarak released from prison

Egypt's ex-President Hosni Mubarak released from prison

Rediff.com22 Aug 2013

Deposed Egyptian dictator Hosni Mubarak was released from prison today, over two years after he was jailed on charges of corruption and killing protesters, but will remain under house arrest at a military hospital pending trials.

PM Modi can't face Lok Sabha for 15 minutes: Rahul

PM Modi can't face Lok Sabha for 15 minutes: Rahul

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

The BJP, however, reacted sharply to Gandhi's remarks saying the Congress leader will do well worrying more about his constituency.

Wines, Mills & Boon and more: Is this what Teesta did with charity funds?

Wines, Mills & Boon and more: Is this what Teesta did with charity funds?

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

Gujarat police opposed in the Supreme Court the anticipatory bail plea of Teesta Setalvad.

Breather for Teesta after SC extends stay on arrest till February 19

Breather for Teesta after SC extends stay on arrest till February 19

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

The activist and her husband have allegedly embezzled funds from riot victims.

Modi hits back at Nitish; calls grand alliance '3 Idiots'

Modi hits back at Nitish; calls grand alliance '3 Idiots'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

Hitting back at Nitish Kumar, who on Monday mouthed a limerick set to a film song to attack him, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday likened JD(U)-RJD-Congress alliance to "three idiots", advised the chief minister to perfect the art of "Mushaira" and practise it at leisure after the Bihar polls.

The Huge Bihar Scam: Rs 1,000 crore and counting

The Huge Bihar Scam: Rs 1,000 crore and counting

Rediff.com3 Sep 2017

The scam has offered Lalu Prasad an opportunity to point fingers at Nitish Kumar and Sushil Kumar Modi.

Football Roundup: Spanish soccer federation head arrested

Football Roundup: Spanish soccer federation head arrested

Rediff.com18 Jul 2017

This and more from the happenings in the world of football.

Why we are so keen on demonising Indrani

Why we are so keen on demonising Indrani

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

A lot of what we are hearing about Indrani is coming from our desire to demonise her and deny her humanity, says Shivam Vij.

Is India forever condemned to live with corruption?

Is India forever condemned to live with corruption?

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

Democracy is a necessary but not a sufficient condition for rooting out corruption

With democracy intact, Zardari steps down as Pak President

With democracy intact, Zardari steps down as Pak President

Rediff.com8 Sep 2013

In a golden moment in Pakistan's chequered 66-year political history, President Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday left the presidency after successfully completing his five-year term, paving the way for India-born Mamnoon Hussain to take over.

The man Putin fears most

The man Putin fears most

Rediff.com26 Dec 2017

Vaihayasi Pande Daniel glances at the life and political career of Alexey Navalny who has been banned from challenging Vladimir Putin in Russia's presidential election.

Mamata and the BJP won't be friends in a hurry

Mamata and the BJP won't be friends in a hurry

Rediff.com15 Jan 2017

As Rose Valley resurfaces, Sudip Bandyopadhyay and Tapas Pal's arrests marks the end of the bonhomie between the TMC and BJP.