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PG in chemistry, woman among 5 arrested in 700kg mephedrone bust near Mumbai

PG in chemistry, woman among 5 arrested in 700kg mephedrone bust near Mumbai

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

The Mumbai police seized more than 700 kg of mephedrone worth Rs 1,400 crore following a raid at a drug manufacturing unit at Nalasopara in Palghar district, and arrested five persons, officials said on Thursday.

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.

'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.

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.

CBI asks Interpol to restore Red Notice against Mehul Choksi

CBI asks Interpol to restore Red Notice against Mehul Choksi

Rediff.com22 Mar 2023

Based on repeated appeals from Choksi, who is wanted in the Rs 13,000 crore bank fraud in Punjab National Bank and is holed in Antigua and Barbuda after fleeing from India in 2018, the CCF removed his name from the Red Notice list in November 2022, the CBI said in a statement.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.'

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.

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.

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.

I-T detects Rs 3,185 cr black income; seizes Rs 86 cr new notes

I-T detects Rs 3,185 cr black income; seizes Rs 86 cr new notes

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

The taxman carried out a total of 677 search, survey and enquiry operations

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.

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.

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.

'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.'

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.

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.

Blackmoney: ED freezes properties, files 173 chargesheets

Blackmoney: ED freezes properties, files 173 chargesheets

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

The ED has attached assets to the tune of Rs 9,003 crore and filed 173 charge sheets in the financial year 2014-15.

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.

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