News for 'embezzlement'

Budhia's mother lodges FIR against his fmr trainer

Budhia's mother lodges FIR against his fmr trainer

Rediff.com18 Dec 2007

Budhia's mother accused the boy's former trainer of embezzling a huge amount collected for her son's welfare.

China executes banker for taking bribes

China executes banker for taking bribes

Rediff.com12 Sep 2007

A former official of the state-run Agricultural Bank of China has been executed for taking bribes and embezzling US$ 1.97 million.

Priyanka keen on handling Congress's real estate woes

Priyanka keen on handling Congress's real estate woes

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

The Congress party's real estate bank has been receiving complaints from state units, and Priyanka Gandhi's first formal responsibility maybe to address these woes.

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.

Don't pay taxes if government fails to curb corruption: HC

Don't pay taxes if government fails to curb corruption: HC

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

The bench observed that citizens should raise their voice against the menace of corruption and refuse to pay taxes by launching a non-cooperation movement.

Former Egypt president Mubarak acquitted of murder

Former Egypt president Mubarak acquitted of murder

Rediff.com29 Nov 2014

Ousted Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak was on Saturday acquitted by a court which found him not guilty in the killing of hundreds of protesters during the 2011 revolution that toppled his nearly three decades-long rule, overturning an earlier ruling.

Tata Motors faces fraud charges

Tata Motors faces fraud charges

Rediff.com5 Apr 2006

The Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices Commission has slammed auto giant Tata Motors for over booking and 'embezzling' government money by retaining taxes at the time of mega-launch of its first car Indica in 1999.

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.

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.

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.

Nepal ex-PM gets 2 yr jail term

Nepal ex-PM gets 2 yr jail term

Rediff.com26 Jul 2005

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.

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.

Business India's publisher held

Business India's publisher held

Rediff.com9 Dec 2004

The Mumbai Police on Wednesday arrested Ashok Advani, publisher of Business India and former director of the Mumbai-based Jai Hind Cooperative Bank, on charges of embezzling Rs 27 crore from a savings account held by a trust.

FIFA mess: Blatter hits back at Chung over 'corrupt' comments

FIFA mess: Blatter hits back at Chung over 'corrupt' comments

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

Outgoing president Sepp Blatter hit back at Chung Mong-joon, one of the candidates to replace him, for labelling FIFA a 'corrupt organisation' on Monday and said the South Korean's remarks were 'disturbing'.

IOC suspends vice-president Kim

IOC suspends vice-president Kim

Rediff.com24 Jan 2004

Kim Un-yong was suspended on Friday pending an investigation into a bribery and embezzlement scandal in South Korea.

IOC vice-president suspended

IOC vice-president suspended

Rediff.com23 Jan 2004

Centre seeks report on flood aid scam

Centre seeks report on flood aid scam

Rediff.com30 Apr 2005

Bihar received a message from Union home ministry seeking a report on the flood relief provided to lakhs of marooned people of north Bihar last year.

'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.

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.

Guj minister, 28 others named in co-op bank scam

Guj minister, 28 others named in co-op bank scam

Rediff.com11 Jun 2003

A complaint against Gujarat Minister of State for Cow Protection Prabhatsinh Chauhan and 28 others has been lodged alleging their involvement in the embezzlement of Rs 124 crore from the bank.

Corruption cases against 5 NC govt officials

Corruption cases against 5 NC govt officials

Rediff.com9 Jun 2003

Government sources said the former chief minister may also be tried as when the proposed accountability commission is set up.

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

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.

Survey says fraud rising, especially in public sector

Survey says fraud rising, especially in public sector

Rediff.com13 Mar 2014

About 40 per cent of respondents felt fraud had gone up in India, while 67 per cent said the new Act would improve governance.

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.

Gujarat government now goes after US-based Ford Foundation

Gujarat government now goes after US-based Ford Foundation

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

The Gujarat government, which sought a probe into the role of activist Teesta Setalvad's NGO, is now targeting her main funding source, the US-based NGO, Ford Foundation.

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.

What happens when you speak truth to power

What happens when you speak truth to power

Rediff.com1 Sep 2018

No one was surprised when Rajendra Singh was found shot and killed in broad daylight, not far from the local police station, notes Geetanjali Krishna.

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.

Mubarak, two sons sentenced to 3 years in jail in graft case

Mubarak, two sons sentenced to 3 years in jail in graft case

Rediff.com9 May 2015

Ousted Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak and his two sons were on Saturday sentenced to three years in prison.

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".

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."

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.

Dalmiya set to be re-elected CAB president unopposed

Dalmiya set to be re-elected CAB president unopposed

Rediff.com30 Jul 2013

BCCI interim chief Jagmohan Dalmiya is set to be elected unopposed in a straightforward affair at the Cricket Association of Bengal's 82nd Annual General Meeting in Kolkata, on Tuesday.

DDCA refutes allegations against former chief Jaitley

DDCA refutes allegations against former chief Jaitley

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

The Delhi and District Cricket Association again strongly refuted the AAP's allegations of financial bungling by its former chief, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, saying the charges are completely baseless and without substance.

Mubarak's sons, ex-Egypt PM acquitted in corruption case

Mubarak's sons, ex-Egypt PM acquitted in corruption case

Rediff.com19 Dec 2013

Ousted Egyptian dictator Hosni Mubarak's two sons and his last Prime Minister Ahmed Shafiq were on Thursday acquitted of corruption charges by a criminal court in Cairo.