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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".

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

The secret diet to improve fertility

The secret diet to improve fertility

Rediff.com17 Mar 2018

Intake of nutrient-rich foods is crucial.

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.

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Azad's plea for CBI probe into DDCA dismissed

Azad's plea for CBI probe into DDCA dismissed

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

The Delhi high court, on Tuesday, dismissed as "premature" the plea of former Indian cricketers Kirti Azad, Bishan Singh Bedi and others seeking a court-monitored probe by CBI or SIT into the alleged financial irregularities in the Delhi and District Cricket Association.

Supreme Court refuses allow headscarf inside exam hall

Supreme Court refuses allow headscarf inside exam hall

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

The Supreme Court refused to entertain a plea of an Islamic organisation that Muslim girl applicants be allowed to wear 'hijab' (scarf), a customary religious dress, in the All India Pre-Medical Entrance Test on Saturday.

CBI questions Hooda in Panchkula land allotment scam

CBI questions Hooda in Panchkula land allotment scam

Rediff.com8 May 2017

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Monday questioned former Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda in connection with alleged irregularities in the allotment of 14 industrial plots at Panchkula, by Haryana Urban Development Authority.

ACB files FIR against firm owned by Kejriwal's relative in PWD scam

ACB files FIR against firm owned by Kejriwal's relative in PWD scam

Rediff.com9 May 2017

The Delhi Anti-Corruption Branch on Tuesday registered three separate FIRs in an alleged PWD scam, including one against the company of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's late brother-in-law Surender Kumar Bansal.

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.'

BCCI's Disciplinary Committee may summon Modi

BCCI's Disciplinary Committee may summon Modi

Rediff.com12 Dec 2010

The BCCI's Disciplinary Committee is considering summoning suspended Indian Premier League chairman Lalit Modi to question alleged financial irregularities in the conduct of the Twenty20 League.

Govt to probe into 2G spectrum allocation since 2001

Govt to probe into 2G spectrum allocation since 2001

Rediff.com9 Dec 2010

The government on Thursday appointed a one-man committee of retired Supreme Court justice Shivaraj V Patil to probe the alleged irregularities in the allocation of 2G spectrum since 2001, a period involving the NDA regime.

Vyapam scam: CBI conducts searches at 40 places in UP, MP

Vyapam scam: CBI conducts searches at 40 places in UP, MP

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

The searches spanned across Bhopal, Indore, Ujjain, Rewa, Jabalpur, Lucknow and Allahabad among other cities, CBI sources said.

Fresh case filed against Robert Vadra over Gurgaon land deal

Fresh case filed against Robert Vadra over Gurgaon land deal

Rediff.com2 Sep 2018

The BJP had made the land deals a major poll issue in 2014, alleging that Vadra benefited through questionable land use permissions granted by the earlier Congress government in the state.

Rafale verdict: Centre files application to correct factual error

Rafale verdict: Centre files application to correct factual error

Rediff.com15 Dec 2018

The issue of CAG and PAC was mentioned in paragraph 25 of the judgment of the top court which had held that there were no irregularities in the procurement of 36 Rafale jets from France.

10 SIGNS women shouldn't ignore

10 SIGNS women shouldn't ignore

Rediff.com27 May 2021

Don't ignore the little changes in your body. It could be an indication of an underlying health issue, warns gynaecologist Dr Archana Dhawan Bajaj.

CBI to quiz P C Parakh in Talabira-II coal block allocation

CBI to quiz P C Parakh in Talabira-II coal block allocation

Rediff.com16 Apr 2014

Probe into alleged irregularities in allocation of Talabira-II coal blocks has gained momentum as CBI has started questioning top executives of Aditya Birla Group and were likely to quiz former Coal Secretary P C Parakh next week.

Visva Bharati VC quits; claims government victimised him

Visva Bharati VC quits; claims government victimised him

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

Visva Bharati Vice Chancellor Sushanta Dattagupta, facing charges of administrative and financial irregularities, has emailed his resignation to President Pranab Mukherjee.