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Knew Amravati murder linked to Nupur support, 3 more received threats: Police

Knew Amravati murder linked to Nupur support, 3 more received threats: Police

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

Singh said seven accused, including the mastermind of the June 21 murder, were arrested by the police while the search is on for one more person, identified as Shamim.

ED uncovers Rs 1.43 cr with Jharkhand IAS officer, hubby in MGNREGA scam

ED uncovers Rs 1.43 cr with Jharkhand IAS officer, hubby in MGNREGA scam

Rediff.com8 May 2022

The 39-year-old was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate from Ranchi after the agency conducted multi-city raids against him, Singhal, her businessman husband Abhishek Jha and others, on May 6.

Govt panel to probe tax-related crimes

Govt panel to probe tax-related crimes

Rediff.com30 May 2011

The DCI, to be set up with immediate effect, would collect information about persons and transactions connectedwith criminal activities and initiate prosecution proceedings against them.

Sushil Modi seeks law to fix uniform age of marriage for all women

Sushil Modi seeks law to fix uniform age of marriage for all women

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

Modi said different laws related to Hindus, Christians and Parsis and the Special Marriage Act 1954 has determined minimum marriage age of 18 years for a woman and 21 years for man but the Muslim Personal Law holds marriage of a girl legal after she has attained puberty.

Delhi HC says border skirmishes show leaner, fitter Army needed

Delhi HC says border skirmishes show leaner, fitter Army needed

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

Policy decisions, particularly those which have wide-ranging implications on the nation's health and security, should be decided by bodies best suited to do so, the Delhi high court said on Monday while refusing to interfere with the Agnipath scheme.

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.

'They wanted to strike terror in India'

'They wanted to strike terror in India'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2023

'The entire idea behind the serial bomb blasts was to strike fear in the minds of Indians.' 'I don't think the blasts were targeted to derail the Indian economy; the idea behind the blasts was retribution.'

Obama nominates Indian American for district court judge

Obama nominates Indian American for district court judge

Rediff.com20 Sep 2013

United States President Barack Obama on Thursday nominated Indian American Manish S Shah to serve on the United States District Courts judgeship for the Northern District of Illinois.

Senior IAS officer, accused of rape in Andaman, suspended

Senior IAS officer, accused of rape in Andaman, suspended

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

As per the allegation of the woman, she was gang-raped by two officials, including the former chief secretary, in Andaman and Nicobar Islands at his official residence.

Anil Ambani, Vinod Adani, Sachin Tendulkar, Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw named in Pandora Papers

Anil Ambani, Vinod Adani, Sachin Tendulkar, Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw named in Pandora Papers

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

"Tendulkar's attorney said the cricket player's investment is legitimate and has been declared to tax authorities. Shakira's attorney said the singer declared her companies, which the attorney said do not provide tax advantages. Schiffer's representatives said the supermodel correctly pays her taxes in the UK, where she lives," it notes.

3 Indians sentenced to 517-year jail term in fraud case in UAE

3 Indians sentenced to 517-year jail term in fraud case in UAE

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

The accused -- Lemos, his wife Valany and Ryan D'Souza -- were convicted on Sunday by the Dubai Misdemeanours Court in the 515 cases filed against them

Abducted California Sikh family, including baby, found dead

Abducted California Sikh family, including baby, found dead

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

The family, originally from Harsi Pind in Hoshiarpur, Punjab, was kidnapped at a business in Merced County, California, on Monday.

SC dismisses interim bail plea of Shivinder Singh

SC dismisses interim bail plea of Shivinder Singh

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

The Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed the plea for interim bail of former Fortis Healthcare promoter Shivinder Mohan Singh who along with others is accused of misappropriating Rs 2,397 crore of Religare Finvest Ltd (RFL) funds. Singh had sought interim bail for a short period on "humanitarian grounds" for helping his ailing mother to take part in the last rituals of his maternal uncle, who died on March 8 in Haryana. "We are of the opinion that the presence of the accused was not a must...," said a bench of Justices M R Shah and B V Nagarathna while dismissing the plea.

'India among top countries in illegal wildlife trade'

'India among top countries in illegal wildlife trade'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

'With just 2.4 per cent of global landmass, India houses six to eight per cent of planetary biodiversity and hence is a prime target of wildlife criminals.'

ED attaches Rs 21-crore assets of V K Singh's aide SP Singh, others

ED attaches Rs 21-crore assets of V K Singh's aide SP Singh, others

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

The case pertains to alleged financial irregularities in supply of high-altitude tents worth Rs 22 crore to intelligence agency Research and Analysis Wing during 2009-13.

ED issues fresh summons to Raut as he sought more time to appear

ED issues fresh summons to Raut as he sought more time to appear

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has issued fresh summons to Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut asking him to appear on July 1 for questioning in a money laundering case linked to the re-development of a Mumbai 'chawl' and other related financial transactions involving his wife and friends, officials said.

Now, ED may launch money laundering probe into Delhi excise policy

Now, ED may launch money laundering probe into Delhi excise policy

Rediff.com19 Aug 2022

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) may initiate a money laundering investigation over the framing and execution of the Aam Aadmi Party government's excise policy, official sources said on Friday after the Central Bureau of Investigation raided Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia and others in the matter.

Why crime, communal tension thrive in Mangalore

Why crime, communal tension thrive in Mangalore

Rediff.com16 Apr 2010

A turf war has broken out between two underworld dons in Mangalore, and both are trying to fuel communal tension to strengthen their network and expand their business in the city, said the police.The murky operations of the underworld have shifted from Mumbai to Mangalore, say the police, as the financial capital has now become the hotbed of terror.

Ro Khanna questioned Twitter's censoring of story on Biden's son

Ro Khanna questioned Twitter's censoring of story on Biden's son

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

Two Indian Americans -- Congressman Ro Khanna and Vijaya Gadde -- prominently figure in United States President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden's laptop story whose full disclosure Twitter CEO Elon Musk has announced would be released on the microblogging site.

'Fake TRPs' case: Republic TV CFO doesn't appear before cops

'Fake TRPs' case: Republic TV CFO doesn't appear before cops

Rediff.com10 Oct 2020

Despite summons, Republic TV's chief financial officer (CFO) did not appear before the Mumbai police on Saturday to record his statement in connection with the TRP manipulation racket, saying the channel has approached the Supreme Court in the case, a senior official said.

Poll effect: Suspected securities deals under scanner

Poll effect: Suspected securities deals under scanner

Rediff.com30 Mar 2014

The Central Economic Intelligence Bureau, lead agency under Finance Ministry to gather and disseminate intelligence related to financial crimes, has traced illegal flow of money through Private Placement Programme, which involves offering of securities to select individuals or groups, upto 50 in numbers, official sources said.

Mallya suffers legal setback in F1 car ad case

Mallya suffers legal setback in F1 car ad case

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal by Vijay Mallya to overturn charges against him for allegedly violating foreign exchange rules, adding to the legal challenges facing one of the country's most prominent businessmen.

How to stay secure as cybercrime runs rampant in India

How to stay secure as cybercrime runs rampant in India

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

Like software-as-a-service (SaaS), CaaS has emerged as a well-orchestrated ecosystem for cybercriminals.

Mamata for stringent act to prevent chit fund malpractices

Mamata for stringent act to prevent chit fund malpractices

Rediff.com29 May 2015

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee keen on framing a stringent act to prevent malpractices by chit fund firms.

Maha: Poverty-stricken woman sells newborn son for Rs 1.78 lakh

Maha: Poverty-stricken woman sells newborn son for Rs 1.78 lakh

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

The woman gave birth to the child in September, but was not in a position to take care of him because of her family's poor financial condition, an official from Manpada police station said.

Oppn set to corner Centre in Parliament on bank scams

Oppn set to corner Centre in Parliament on bank scams

Rediff.com4 Mar 2018

The government, on its part, is seeking to counter the opposition's offensive by bringing the Fugitive Economic Offenders Bill.

Treat honest taxpayers with dignity, taxmen told

Treat honest taxpayers with dignity, taxmen told

Rediff.com11 Feb 2017

The Central Board of Direct Taxes has urged the Income-Tax department to ensure enhanced accountability and probity in public dealings and see to it that honest and tax compliant people are treated with "dignity and courtesy".

Was busy with work, didn't know what Raj Kundra was upto: Shilpa

Was busy with work, didn't know what Raj Kundra was upto: Shilpa

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

According to the chargesheet, Shetty told the police that she did not know anything about the HotShots and Bollywood Fame apps, allegedly used by the accused for uploading and streaming obscene content.

India, US tighten cooperation against illicit money flows

India, US tighten cooperation against illicit money flows

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

India and the United States vowed on Thursday to step up joint efforts to halt illicit money flows.

Fearing FATF heat, Pak to upgrade group of banned outfits to 'high risk'

Fearing FATF heat, Pak to upgrade group of banned outfits to 'high risk'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2019

The proscribed organisations will be examined under heightened security checks at all layers of legal, administrative, investigative and financial regimes, the Dawn newspaper reported.

Punjab police busts terror module handled from Canada, Pakistan

Punjab police busts terror module handled from Canada, Pakistan

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

The Punjab police on Friday claimed to have busted an ISI-backed terror module jointly handled by Canada-based gangster Lakhbir Singh alias Landa and Pakistan-based gangster Harvinder Singh Rinda with the arrest of two of its operatives.

BigBasket suffers data breach, details of 2 cr users put on sale

BigBasket suffers data breach, details of 2 cr users put on sale

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

Grocery e-commerce platform BigBasket has faced a potential data breach which could have leaked details of its around two crore users, according to cyber intelligence firm Cyble. The company has filed a police complaint in this regard with the cyber crime cell in Bengaluru and is verifying claims made by cyber experts.

Sheena Bora case: Indrani Mukerjea gets bail 6 yrs after arrest

Sheena Bora case: Indrani Mukerjea gets bail 6 yrs after arrest

Rediff.com19 May 2022

While the trial of the Sheena Bora murder case is far from over, the story has seen some bizarre turns and twists so far.

Why it will be difficult to prove Kochhar's 'guilt'

Why it will be difficult to prove Kochhar's 'guilt'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

Regulators and investigators around the world have access to sophisticated tools making it possible to detect white collar crimes. This is where Indian investigators and regulators have been found wanting, says Sudipto Dey.

India needs speedier trial in white-collar crimes

India needs speedier trial in white-collar crimes

Rediff.com13 May 2011

Six months of investigation, mostly through telephone-tapping, 12 months of analysis of evidence and prosecution, 11 days of deliberation and, finally, a conviction.

Black money: OECD unveils automatic info exchange framework

Black money: OECD unveils automatic info exchange framework

Rediff.com21 Jul 2014

In a major development in the fight against black money, multilateral grouping OECD today unveiled a 'single global standard' for automatic exchange of financial account information by various countries including India and Switzerland.

Huge scam in YES Bank for many years, say ED

Huge scam in YES Bank for many years, say ED

Rediff.com26 May 2020

Proceeds of the crime had been siphoned off and laundered or concealed, or layered and integrated into the main financial system through the acquisition of properties. His wife Bindu Kapoor has been charged with being aware of the source of monies that were being routed through these companies.

Why cybercrime is running rampant in India and how to stay secure

Why cybercrime is running rampant in India and how to stay secure

Rediff.com9 May 2022

Do you suspect that your partner is cheating on you and want to find out the truth by installing spyware on their phone? Or, perhaps you are a student who wants to get out of an online classroom so you can play an online game with friends? How about some Zoom raiding for a mere Rs 50-100? Or, are you a person who wishes to hack into someone's phone or laptop, and steal their financial details? Crimeware-as-a-Service (CaaS) allows you to do all this and more.

Trump under investigation for possible obstruction of justice: Report

Trump under investigation for possible obstruction of justice: Report

Rediff.com15 Jun 2017

Investigators have also been looking for any evidence of possible financial crimes by Trump associates.

Collusive corruption a formidable challenge: CBI director

Collusive corruption a formidable challenge: CBI director

Rediff.com10 Feb 2014

Central Bureau of Investigation Director Ranjit Sinha on Monday said "collusive corruption" in which there is a willing bribe-giver is emerging as a "formidable" challenge for institutions fighting corruption.