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MP govt orders probe into land allotted to National Herald in Bhopal

MP govt orders probe into land allotted to National Herald in Bhopal

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

'I have issued an order for the formation of an inquiry committee to probe into the land allotted to the National Herald in Press Complex Bhopal, where commercial buildings have come up by violating the rules,' Madhya Pradesh Urban Administration Minister Bhupendra Singh tweeted on Friday.

Students, police in faceoff over Kolkata march on Tuesday

Students, police in faceoff over Kolkata march on Tuesday

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

The state police have called the scheduled rallies, support for which has been mainly garnered over social media platforms, as "illegal" and "unauthorised", and said they have taken necessary precautions to allay apprehensions about potential law and order situations during the march.

Sanjay Raut gets bail, HC will hear ED's plea on Thursday

Sanjay Raut gets bail, HC will hear ED's plea on Thursday

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

A special court in Mumbai on Wednesday granted bail to Shiv Sena member of Parliament Sanjay Raut in a money laundering case pertaining to the Patra Chawl redevelopment project.

The North-South Battle Gets Ugly

The North-South Battle Gets Ugly

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

With its age-old fascination for education, southern states have done better than the North. Start-ups, IT hubs, and industry majors setting up shop have changed the face of the South. Nearly 79% of global offices set up by international conglomerates in India are in the South. Almost 46% of tech unicorns are from the South. The GDP per person in the South is 4.2 times higher than the North. None of these indicators can be ignored by any central government, whatever the political compulsions, notes Ramesh Menon.

Misappropriation of funds: Former Lucknow CMO held

Misappropriation of funds: Former Lucknow CMO held

Rediff.com12 Jul 2011

Former Chief Medical Officer of Lucknow A K Shukla was on Tuesday arrested by the police in connection with alleged financial irregularities in the state health department. "Doctor Shukla was arrested from the trauma centre of Chattrapati Shahuji Maharaj Nagar Medical University this morning," said Deputy Inspector General of Police Lucknow D K Thakur. He said Shukla was arrested in connection with financial irregularities in the health department.

Wrestling row: Babita Phogat joins oversight committee

Wrestling row: Babita Phogat joins oversight committee

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

The allegations were levelled by prominent grapplers such as Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik and Ravi Dahiya.

Sanjay Raut sent to 14-day judicial custody in PMLA case

Sanjay Raut sent to 14-day judicial custody in PMLA case

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

The court allowed Raut's plea for home food and medicines, but refused to pass an order on his prayer for bedding.

Pak SC to file contempt proceedings against Malik

Pak SC to file contempt proceedings against Malik

Rediff.com25 Jan 2010

Pakistan's supreme court decided to launch contempt proceedings against Interior Minister Rehman Malik on Monday for "interfering" in a probe into alleged financial irregularities in a state-run steel firm, rejecting his explanation as being devoid of an "apology".

BAI panel recommends action against Vijai Sinha

BAI panel recommends action against Vijai Sinha

Rediff.com14 Aug 2010

The panel, investigating BAI secretary general Vijai Sinha's alleged financial irregularities has recommended disciplinary actions against him, sources said.

CWG scam: Enforcement Directorate to quiz Darbari

CWG scam: Enforcement Directorate to quiz Darbari

Rediff.com9 Aug 2010

Suspended Commonwealth Games Organising Committee (CGOC) Joint Director General T S Darbari will appear before the Enforcement Directorate at 11.30 a.m. on Monday and is expected to be quizzed over the financial irregularities case pertaining to the 2010 Games.

ED kept me in a room without window: Raut tells court

ED kept me in a room without window: Raut tells court

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut, arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a money laundering case, on Thursday told a special court in Mumbai that during the custody, the central agency kept him a room that had no window and ventilation.

Whistleblower accuses Edelweiss ARC of fund diversion, other irregularities

Whistleblower accuses Edelweiss ARC of fund diversion, other irregularities

Rediff.com20 Mar 2021

The ministry of corporate affairs (MCA) has launched a probe into the books of Edelweiss Asset Reconstruction Company (EARC) following allegations by a whistleblower of fund diversion and irregularities. The whistleblower, Paras Kuhad, a former additional solicitor general of India, had written to the Prime Minister's Office and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Kuhad has alleged that Edelweiss Group and Caisse de depot et placement du Qubec (CDPQ), a Canadian institutional investor, which hold stakes in the ARC, diverted funds and did not adhere to norms while making investments in EARC's instruments. Sources have indicated that a probe has been initiated, but the MCA did not comment on the issue.

Singapore startup Zilingo sacks CEO Ankiti Bose after forensic audit

Singapore startup Zilingo sacks CEO Ankiti Bose after forensic audit

Rediff.com20 May 2022

Singapore-based fashion technology startup Zilingo on Friday said it has sacked Indian-origin co-founder and CEO Ankiti Bose following an independent forensic audit into complaints of serious financial irregularities. On March 31, Bose was placed under suspension following complaints of alleged discrepancies in the company accounts. "Following an investigation led by an independent forensics firm that was commissioned to look into complaints of serious financial irregularities, the company has decided to terminate Ankiti Bose's employment with cause, and reserves the right to pursue appropriate legal action," Zilingo said in a statement.

Jharkhand orders ACB probe into BJP ex-ministers' disproportionate assets

Jharkhand orders ACB probe into BJP ex-ministers' disproportionate assets

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

The Jharkhand government has ordered a probe by the Anti-corruption Bureau into the alleged amassing of disproportionate assets by former ministers in the previous Bharatiya Janata Party government in the state.

IPL probe limited to money trail

IPL probe limited to money trail

Rediff.com24 Apr 2010

The Union government will limit its investigations to financial irregularities and tax violations by the Indian Premier League (IPL), its 10 franchisees, as well as the broadcaster. The government does not want to interfere in the functioning of existing sports institutions, a top functionary of the finance ministry said.

Jail official asks Uddhav to take court's nod to meet Sanjay Raut

Jail official asks Uddhav to take court's nod to meet Sanjay Raut

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray was denied permission to meet jailed party MP Sanjay Raut and asked by authorities to take the court's approval for meeting him in prison, a senior jail official said on Wednesday.

Tips To Buy Term Insurance Policies

Tips To Buy Term Insurance Policies

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

Self-employed individuals often face hurdles in buying term insurance due to financial documentation that doesn't fully reflect their earnings. This complicates underwriting.

CAG pulls up DRDO for irregularities in new projects

CAG pulls up DRDO for irregularities in new projects

Rediff.com29 Nov 2012

The Comptroller and Auditor General has pulled up the Defence Research Development Organisation pointing out "deficiencies" and "procedural irregularities" committed by it in taking up new projects and splitting sanctions for them to bring it within financial powers of the organisation head.

AG finds irregularities worth crores in Naxal-hit Bastar area

AG finds irregularities worth crores in Naxal-hit Bastar area

Rediff.com28 Jan 2014

Various alleged administrative and financial irregularities worth crores have been pointed out in execution of development works in worst Naxal-hit Bastar district of Chhattisgarh by state Accountant General.

No irregularities in accounts of IPL teams: Govt

No irregularities in accounts of IPL teams: Govt

Rediff.com16 Aug 2010

The government on Monday clarified that accounting regulator ICAI hasn't reported any irregularity in the account books of some Indian Premier League teams. 'The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has not reported any irregularities in the accounts and violations of auditing norms by some Indian Premier League (IPL) teams,' Corporate Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid told the Rajya Sabha.

Rivalry motive behind Nimbalkar's murder: CBI

Rivalry motive behind Nimbalkar's murder: CBI

Rediff.com16 Jun 2009

The CBI today accused NCP MP Padamsinh Patil of conspiring to murder Congress leader Pawanraje Nimbalkar due to political rivalry and fear of exposure of financial irregularities committed by him.

News of Singh bros siphoning money sparks SFIO probe on Fortis, Religare

News of Singh bros siphoning money sparks SFIO probe on Fortis, Religare

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

Fortis Healthcare has also come under the lens of Sebi, which launched an investigation into alleged regulatory lapses

'How can I build a corpus of Rs 2 cr in 2 years?'

'How can I build a corpus of Rs 2 cr in 2 years?'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

rediffGURU Ramalingam Kalirajan answers your personal finance queries.

RBI directs gold loan providers to review policies and practices

RBI directs gold loan providers to review policies and practices

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monday directed banks and non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) offering gold loans to thoroughly review their policies, processes, and practices to identify any gaps. The central bank also told them to closely monitoring their gold loan portfolios amid significant growth observed in this segment vis--vis some lenders. Additionally, the RBI, through a circular, instructed these lenders to ensure adequate controls over outsourced activities and third-party service providers.

Will Gehlot-Sachin rift spoil Cong's prospects of retaining Rajasthan?

Will Gehlot-Sachin rift spoil Cong's prospects of retaining Rajasthan?

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

Infighting between Ashok Gehlot and Sachin Pilot has been out in the open throughout the Congress term.

It Won't Be An Easy Term For The BJP

It Won't Be An Easy Term For The BJP

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

Delhi faces a severe financial crunch and the deficit is largely due to numerous welfare schemes without adequate revenue flowing in. The success of welfare schemes and electoral promises will need careful financial planning and out of the box thinking to whip up additional revenue, notes Ramesh Menon.

Met Adanis several times but...: Jagan denies bribery charges

Met Adanis several times but...: Jagan denies bribery charges

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has strongly refuted allegations of bribery by the Adani Group for solar power purchases during his government. He claimed his name was not mentioned in a US court's indictment and that meetings with Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani were not unusual for a chief minister. Reddy said the power supply agreement was between the state's DISCOMs and SECI, with no third-party involvement. He also defended the deal, calling it 'historic' and highlighting the cost savings for the state. Meanwhile, former CM N Chandrababu Naidu has alleged irregularities in the deal and promised to act upon the alleged charges.

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.

CAG detects scams worth Rs 10,000 crore in Bihar

CAG detects scams worth Rs 10,000 crore in Bihar

Rediff.com15 Jul 2014

The Comptroller and Auditor General detected financial irregularities of over Rs 10,000 crore in Bihar government departments during the financial year 2012-13.

ED arrests Sanjay Raut, seizes Rs 11.5 lakh in cash

ED arrests Sanjay Raut, seizes Rs 11.5 lakh in cash

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut in a money laundering case linked to alleged irregularities in the redevelopment of a Mumbai 'chawl', officials said.

PM breaks silence on PNB fraud: 'Won't tolerate loot of public money'

PM breaks silence on PNB fraud: 'Won't tolerate loot of public money'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2018

Days after the fraud allegedly masterminded by diamantaire Nirav Modi came to light, the prime minister asked the management of financial institutions as well as the supervisory bodies to do their job diligently to check such frauds.

Dharavi redevelopment: HC upholds award of tender to Adani Group

Dharavi redevelopment: HC upholds award of tender to Adani Group

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

The Bombay high court on Friday upheld the tender awarded to an Adani Group firm by the Maharashtra government for the Dharavi slum redevelopment project in Mumbai, ruling there was no 'arbitrariness, unreasonableness or perversity' in the decision.

How To Make A Successful Retirement Plan

How To Make A Successful Retirement Plan

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

Follow these simple steps if you want to create a solid retirement corpus and retire young, says Anamika Pareek.

Bank of Baroda scam: RBI finds irregularities

Bank of Baroda scam: RBI finds irregularities

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

CBI and Enforcement Directorate are probing the huge remittances to Hong Kong from the bank.

CAG raps Maya govt for irregularities in NRHM

CAG raps Maya govt for irregularities in NRHM

Rediff.com30 May 2012

The Comptroller and Auditor General has found gross financial mismanagement and irregularities in the implementation of the National Rural Health Mission at almost every level in Uttar Pradesh.

Indian football is in a mess, there is politics in the sport: Bhutia

Indian football is in a mess, there is politics in the sport: Bhutia

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

Former captain Bhaichung Bhutia demanded the resignation of All India Football Federation president Kalyan Chaubey.

Restrictions on PMC Bank extended for 3 months till March 2022

Restrictions on PMC Bank extended for 3 months till March 2022

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

The restrictions on Punjab and Maharashtra Cooperative (PMC) Bank has been extended for another three months till the end of March next year. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has extended the restrictions as further action on the draft scheme for the takeover of the crisis-hit bank by the Delhi-based Unity Small Finance Bank (USFB) is in process. The central bank had prepared a draft scheme of amalgamation and the same was placed in the public domain on November 22 as part of seeking suggestions and objections, if any, from members, depositors and other creditors of PMC Bank and USFB.

Losses? Filing Nil ITR Is A Must

Losses? Filing Nil ITR Is A Must

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

'Filing a nil ITR serves as a formal declaration to the tax authorities that your earnings fell below the taxable threshold in the given financial year, and you had no tax liability during that period.'

Paralympics: Preeti does a double, bags bronze in 200m T35 event

Paralympics: Preeti does a double, bags bronze in 200m T35 event

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

This is her second medal of Paris Paralympics and India's sixth medal in total.

Karvy Computershare indulged in IPO irregularities: Sebi

Karvy Computershare indulged in IPO irregularities: Sebi

Rediff.com3 Feb 2014

Karvy Computershare Pvt Ltd engaged in fraudulent activities with respect to certain initial public offerings in 2005, market regulator Sebi said.