News for 'examination irregularities'

SC reserves verdict on re-conduct of AIPMT exam

SC reserves verdict on re-conduct of AIPMT exam

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

The Supreme Court on Friday reserved its verdict on petitions seeking re-conduct of All India Pre-Medical Test 2015 for alleged large-scale irregularities in the examination held on May 3.

4 show interest in PMC's EoI; curbs to stay till March

4 show interest in PMC's EoI; curbs to stay till March

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

In its EoI document, the bank had said it was open to converting into a small finance bank.

SC asks CBSE not to declare AIPMT results till June 10

SC asks CBSE not to declare AIPMT results till June 10

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

During the hearing, the bench said it would decide whether to re-conduct the examination after receiving the status report from the police on June 10.

Anil Deshmukh case: Tax raids uncover alleged hidden income of Rs 17 crore

Anil Deshmukh case: Tax raids uncover alleged hidden income of Rs 17 crore

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

The Income Tax Department has detected "concealment of income" to the tune of Rs 17 crore after recent raids on institutions linked to former Maharashtra home minister Anil Deshmukh and his family members, official sources claimed on Monday.

FIR registered against MP Governor in MPPEB scam

FIR registered against MP Governor in MPPEB scam

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

Madhya Pradesh Governor Ram Naresh Yadav, the Special Task Force probing the MPPEB scam, on Tuesday registered an FIR against him.

Vyapam scam throws up new twist

Vyapam scam throws up new twist

Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

Key documents related to the seven-year-old scam go missing from medical college in Gwalior.

CBI to grill businessman over Tatra-Army deal

CBI to grill businessman over Tatra-Army deal

Rediff.com30 Mar 2012

The Central Bureau of Investigation has called NRI businessman Ravi Rishi, owner of the United Kingdom-based Vectra Group, for questioning in connection with alleged irregularities in the supply of all-terrain Tatra trucks through state-owned Bharat Earth Movers Limited to the army.

Dhingra panel report on Vadra land deals submitted in SC

Dhingra panel report on Vadra land deals submitted in SC

Rediff.com18 Apr 2017

The Haryana government has filed in the Supreme Court the Justice S N Dhingra commission's inquiry report that relates to alleged irregularities in land deals, including some linked to Congress president Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law Robert Vadra.

HC terms Jethmalani's remarks against Jaitley 'scandalous'

HC terms Jethmalani's remarks against Jaitley 'scandalous'

Rediff.com18 May 2017

The HC said if such remarks were made on instructions of Kejriwal, then he should 'first step into the box'.

Gautam Thapar, three others banned from markets over CG Power fraud

Gautam Thapar, three others banned from markets over CG Power fraud

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

Sebi said Thapar-promoted and -related entities owed Rs 1,723.19 crore as receivables to the company, while connected parties owed another Rs 462.74 crore.

Bihar toppers scam: Arrest warrant out against former board chief

Bihar toppers scam: Arrest warrant out against former board chief

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

Singh had resigned from the post last week after his name cropped up in the scam.

Probe into Jet Airways funding

Probe into Jet Airways funding

Rediff.com23 Jul 2004

The government is examining alleged financial irregularities, sources of funding and other aspects of Jet Airways, the Lok Sabha was informed on Friday.

Bombay HC stays investigation against Indiabulls Housing

Bombay HC stays investigation against Indiabulls Housing

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

In its order, the court cast serious doubts on the bonafides of the complainant - Ashutosh Kamble, a shareholder of the company.

Malegaon: Army to reconvene probe against Purohit

Malegaon: Army to reconvene probe against Purohit

Rediff.com9 Mar 2011

The Armed Forces Tribunal on Wednesday asked the army to reconvene the probe against Malegaon blast accused Lieutenant Colonel Shrikant Prasad Purohit, holding that the Court of Inquiry against him "suffers from the vice of irregularity".

SC reserves verdict on Chidambaram's bail plea

SC reserves verdict on Chidambaram's bail plea

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Friday told the Supreme Court that 15 accused, including Chidambaram, his son Karti and some companies have been chargesheeted in the case.

Why Yogi ordered probe into UP babu hires

Why Yogi ordered probe into UP babu hires

Rediff.com17 Sep 2017

The recruitment of babus during the Akhilesh government's tenure allegedly favoured applicants from one community -- the Yadavs.

Trump campaign says election far from over; Biden moves forward with his plans

Trump campaign says election far from over; Biden moves forward with his plans

Rediff.com10 Nov 2020

Outgoing US President Donald Trump has declined to concede the closely-fought November 3 presidential race to Democrat Biden and is mounting legal fights in several key battleground states, but there has been no evidence of voter irregularities or widespread fraud in the election -- billed as one of the most divisive and bitter in recent American history.

Radia's role to be probed in 2G case: CBI

Radia's role to be probed in 2G case: CBI

Rediff.com22 Nov 2010

The role of corporate lobbyist Neera Radia would be examined by the Central Bureau of Investigation on Monday in the 2G spectrum allocation case in which the irregularities were of 'enormous magnitude', with international ramifications, the agency on Monday told the Supreme Court. The CBI, which filed a fresh affidavit, said the telephonic conversation between Radia and others were being examined and she would be called for questioning at an appropriate time.

Chidambaram need not be hospitalised: SG Mehta to HC

Chidambaram need not be hospitalised: SG Mehta to HC

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

Justice Suresh Kait, who was hearing Chidambaram's interim bail plea, directed the Tihar jail superintendent to provide clean and hygienic surrounding to the 74-year old Congress leader as also home-cooked food, mineral water, mosquito protection net and repellent

Sonu Sood evaded tax of Rs 20 crore, violated FCRA: I-T Dept

Sonu Sood evaded tax of Rs 20 crore, violated FCRA: I-T Dept

Rediff.com18 Sep 2021

The department had launched searches against the 48-year-old actor and the Lucknow-based group of industries involved in infrastructure on September 15 and the CBDT said the action was continuing.

Chandrababu Naidu served notice in Amaravati land scam case

Chandrababu Naidu served notice in Amaravati land scam case

Rediff.com16 Mar 2021

CID investigating officer Lakshmi Narayana Rao asked Chandrababu to appear in person at the CID regional office in Vijayawada on March 23 "to examine you (A-1) in the above crime, to ascertain facts which are within your exclusive knowledge."

The secret diet to improve fertility

The secret diet to improve fertility

Rediff.com17 Mar 2018

Intake of nutrient-rich foods is crucial.

Delhi assembly PAC looks into CAG report on CWG

Delhi assembly PAC looks into CAG report on CWG

Rediff.com1 Nov 2012

The Public Accounts Committee of Delhi assembly has started examining the Comptroller and Auditor General's report on the Commonwealth Games, which had indicted Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit and her government for alleged irregularities in the implementation of various projects. In its first meeting on Tuesday, a number of senior officials from the public works department deposed before the nine-member PAC headed by senior Congress member Prahlad Singh Sawhney.

CBI recommends graft case against Chautala

CBI recommends graft case against Chautala

Rediff.com5 Sep 2012

The Central Bureau of Investigation has recommended registration of corruption case against former Haryana Chief Minister Om Parkash Chautala for alleged irregularities in selection of candidates to the state Civil Services Executive Branch in 2003-04, the Supreme Court was on Wednesday informed.

Bihar merit scam: Vishun Roy college principal Bachcha Rai surrenders

Bihar merit scam: Vishun Roy college principal Bachcha Rai surrenders

Rediff.com11 Jun 2016

Amid mounting pressure with regard to alleged irregularities in the class 12 examinations in Bihar, Vishun Roy College director-cum-principal Bachcha Rai -- who had been absconding ever since his name cropped up in the case being probed by the Special Investigation Team -- surrendered on Saturday.

YES Bank fraud case: Cox & Kings top brass under ED lens

YES Bank fraud case: Cox & Kings top brass under ED lens

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

The probe agency found irregularities in loans amounting Rs 3,642 crore sanctioned by Yes Bank to the travel firm.

Gehlot orders re-probe into Pehlu Khan case

Gehlot orders re-probe into Pehlu Khan case

Rediff.com17 Aug 2019

The chief minister took the decision in a high-level review meeting held for examining the shortcomings in the probe and the findings of the court, said an official statement.

Demand to call Kalmadi before PAC, Joshi not impressed

Demand to call Kalmadi before PAC, Joshi not impressed

Rediff.com5 Oct 2012

A Congress member in Public Accounts Committee on Friday suggested calling former head of Commonwealth Games Organising Committee Suresh Kalmadi before the Parliamentary panel examining CAG report on games irregularities, but its chairman and BJP leader Murli Manohar Joshi seemed disinclined.

Karnataka HC calls for govt report on radical outfits behind hijab row

Karnataka HC calls for govt report on radical outfits behind hijab row

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

The Karnataka high court on Friday said it has called for a report from the state government on the role of radical organisations behind the hijab controversy in the state.

GoM finalising findings on Commonwealth Games scam

GoM finalising findings on Commonwealth Games scam

Rediff.com11 Oct 2012

More than a year after its constitution, a Group of Ministers that examined reports of the prime minister-appointed High Level Committee on alleged Commonwealth Games related irregularities, is in the process of finalising its findings. The GoM, under the leadership of Defence Minister A K Antony, was constituted on August 2 last year and asked to submit its report within three months.

An RBI model for the Securities Market?

An RBI model for the Securities Market?

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

If raters get away by moving from AAA to D overnight after companies default, as happened with DHFL, YES Bank, RCom, and IL&FS, it shows a complete breakdown in the rating system. It calls for exemplary punishment, not kid glove treatment, says Debashis Basu.

133 cases of minors disposed in a day, HC orders scrutiny

133 cases of minors disposed in a day, HC orders scrutiny

Rediff.com18 Mar 2013

Shocked by the information that the Juvenile Justice Board at Pune disposed of as many as 133 cases involving juvenile offenders in a single day, the Bombay high court has directed the principal judge of Pune district court to call for records and re-examine the cases.

Vyapam case: CBI files chargesheet against 592 accused

Vyapam case: CBI files chargesheet against 592 accused

Rediff.com23 Nov 2017

The chargesheet was filed in a special CBI court in Bhopal in the case of Pre-Medical Test conducted by the Madhya Pradesh Professional Examination Board or Vyapam in 2012.

Why Bihar's Jobless Youth Are Angry

Why Bihar's Jobless Youth Are Angry

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

'It is our right to protest and draw the attention of this government, which is sleeping and appears blind, as it has failed to see the pain and struggle of the jobless youth.'

Impossible to hold medical entrance in 4 weeks, CBSE tells SC in plea

Impossible to hold medical entrance in 4 weeks, CBSE tells SC in plea

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to hear Central Board of Secondary Education's plea seeking more time to re-conduct All India Pre Medical Test-2015 exam which was scrapped in view of large-scale cheating in the test.

CAG refuses to share Rafale audit details, cites breach of Parliament

CAG refuses to share Rafale audit details, cites breach of Parliament

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

The audit is under progress and the report is yet to be finalised. The information cannot be given under Section 8(1)(C) of the RTI Act as the disclosure would cause breach of Parliament, the CAG said.

PAC meet sees slugfest between BJP, Cong over AgustaWestland deal

PAC meet sees slugfest between BJP, Cong over AgustaWestland deal

Rediff.com18 May 2016

PAC Chairman K V Thomas, however, remained non-committal over these demands.

CBI questions Vectra chairman again

CBI questions Vectra chairman again

Rediff.com3 Apr 2012

The Central bureau of Investigation on Tuesday questioned Vectra chairman Ravinder Rishi for the fourth time in connection with alleged irregularities in the Tatra truck supply to the Army.

Bihar topper scam: Ex-Board chairman, wife arrested

Bihar topper scam: Ex-Board chairman, wife arrested

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

Singh had gone underground after resigning from the board two weeks ago ever since his name figured in the Class 12 toppers' scam.

CBI speeds up taking over of Vyapam cases, 30 FIRs registered

CBI speeds up taking over of Vyapam cases, 30 FIRs registered

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

After the Supreme Court direction to speed up the Vyapam probe, the Central Bureau of Investigation on Monday registered five cases in connection with the scam, taking the total number of FIRs to over 30.