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ED questions Farooq Abdullah in money laundering case

ED questions Farooq Abdullah in money laundering case

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

The Enforcement Directorate had filed the money laundering case after taking cognisance of a Central Bureau of Investigation FIR and chargesheet.

Stay on BCCI trial against Modi extended

Stay on BCCI trial against Modi extended

Rediff.com13 Jan 2011

The Bombay High Court on Thursday extended till January 24, the ad interim stay granted by it on the proceedings against former Indian Premier League commissioner Lalit Modi by BCCI's Disciplinary Committee (DC), after both the parties sought time to file additional affidavits.

Stay on BCCI proceedings against Modi continues

Stay on BCCI proceedings against Modi continues

Rediff.com6 Jan 2011

The Bombay High Court on Thursday continued the stay granted on the proceedings of the Board of Control for Cricket in India's Disciplinary Committee, which is probing alleged financial irregularities by former Indian Premier League commissioner Lalit Modi, till January 13. Lawyers of the BCCI and Modi made brief submissions but sought time to seek instructions from their clients as the matter involves legal issues.

Takru named acting CEO of Prasar Bharati

Takru named acting CEO of Prasar Bharati

Rediff.com4 Jan 2011

Public sector broadcaster Prasar Bharati has appointed Rajiv Takru, additional secretary in the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, as the chief executive officer. The move followed the recent suspension of B S Lalli against whom an inquiry has been ordered for alleged financial irregularities and providing undue favours to some broadcasters during the Commonwealth Games.

HC stays disciplinary proceedings against Modi

HC stays disciplinary proceedings against Modi

Rediff.com25 Dec 2010

The Bombay high court on Saturday stayed the proceedings of BCCI disciplinary committee probing allegations of financial irregularities against former Indian Premier League Commissioner Lalit Modi till January 10 next year.

BCCI retains panel hearing charges against Modi

BCCI retains panel hearing charges against Modi

Rediff.com11 Dec 2010

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Saturday retained the three-member disciplinary committee probing charges of financial irregularities against Lalit Modi, rejecting the former Indian Premier League chairman's demand for a reconstitution of the panel.

ED issues fresh summons to Sonia Gandhi for appearance on June 23

ED issues fresh summons to Sonia Gandhi for appearance on June 23

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

Gandhi, 75, was earlier asked to depose on June 8 but she sought a fresh date from the federal probe agency after she contracted the coronavirus infection.

Info on corrupt officers won't serve public: Army

Info on corrupt officers won't serve public: Army

Rediff.com1 Dec 2010

The information about senior army officers facing allegations of corruption is "voluminous" and its disclosure would not serve any "public interest", the force has said.

ED issues summons to Ravi Shastri

ED issues summons to Ravi Shastri

Rediff.com21 Jul 2011

Speeding up its probe into the finances of Indian Premier League, the Enforcement Directorate has summoned former Indian cricket captain Ravi Shastri for questioning in connection with the alleged financial irregularities in the IPL.

Modi on ED notice: 'Serious threat to my life'

Modi on ED notice: 'Serious threat to my life'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2010

Former Indian Premier League comissioner Lalit Modi on Monday slammed the Enforcement Directorate after the agency issued a blue corner notice against him.

CAG audit of CWG Village to begin from Oct 28

CAG audit of CWG Village to begin from Oct 28

Rediff.com17 Oct 2010

The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) will start the audit work of Commonwealth Games Village in New Delhi from October 28 to probe allegations of financial irregularities.

Who says Games are over? They are just starting

Who says Games are over? They are just starting

Rediff.com16 Oct 2010

With the Commonwealth Games coming to a close, Suresh Kalmadi and others involved in organising the event are being put in the dock. Even Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit is not being spared.

BHU violence: 14 students suspended

BHU violence: 14 students suspended

Rediff.com22 Nov 2014

Banaras Hindu University on Saturday suspended 14 students for their alleged role in inciting violence on the campus two days ago.

'Unfortunate that some IOA members want Kalmadi back'

'Unfortunate that some IOA members want Kalmadi back'

Rediff.com24 Jan 2012

Union sports minister Ajay Maken, despite not wanting to be 'too intrusive', says he is uncomfortable with the idea of Suresh Kalmadi returning as president of Indian Olympic Association.

Bharat Bandh curbs, Congress stir lead to huge traffic snarls in Delhi

Bharat Bandh curbs, Congress stir lead to huge traffic snarls in Delhi

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

Parts of Delhi witnessed traffic jams on Monday as the traffic police closed off several roads ahead of the Congress's protest against the Centre's Agnipath scheme and "vendetta politics" in targeting Rahul Gandhi.

2009 IPL auction fixed, claims a report

2009 IPL auction fixed, claims a report

Rediff.com26 Aug 2010

After being rocked by charges of financial irregularities, the Indian Premier League was on Wednesday hit by a fresh controversy with a report claiming that the players' auction in 2009 was fixed.

Maya issues 'white-paper' to give her govt a clean-chit

Maya issues 'white-paper' to give her govt a clean-chit

Rediff.com16 Dec 2011

In a bid to give her own government a clean chit, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati on Friday released a white paper on the allegations of rampant corruption in her regime.

All allegations are baseless: Kalmadi

All allegations are baseless: Kalmadi

Rediff.com31 Jul 2010

Strongly refuting allegations of financial irregularities in the Commonwealth Games, Organising Committee chairman Suresh Kalmadi said that there was total transparency in all the deals and "every pie is accounted for".

Sebi seeks govt nod for phone tapping

Sebi seeks govt nod for phone tapping

Rediff.com11 Apr 2011

The latest request has been made by Sebi chairman U K Sinha after his predecessor C B Bhave failed at least twice in his attempts to secure an authorisation for Sebi to tap phone for its surveillance and investigative actions.

I-T searches at Mumbai's Lilavati Hospital

I-T searches at Mumbai's Lilavati Hospital

Rediff.com11 Apr 2011

Sleuths of the Income Tax department on Monday conducted searches at the Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai in connection with the alleged financial irregularities committed by its trustees and owners, sources said.

BCCI stops benefit payment to Kirti Azad

BCCI stops benefit payment to Kirti Azad

Rediff.com23 May 2012

The BCCI may have dropped his name from the list of former cricketers who will get one-time benefit payment but a defiant Kirti Azad has said that he will not stop from raising his voice against the Indian Premier League and the Board.

BCCI members agree on charges against Modi

BCCI members agree on charges against Modi

Rediff.com2 May 2010

Lalit Modi's alleged financial irregularities dominated the discussion in the Board of Control for Cricket in India's Working Committee meeting on Sunday, during which the members "agreed" with the charges levelled against the suspended Indian Premier League (IPL) commissioner.

Lalit Modi on underworld hit list: Police

Lalit Modi on underworld hit list: Police

Rediff.com30 Apr 2010

Former Indian Premier League commissioner Lalit Modi, who is under the scanner of the Income Tax department for suspected financial irregularities in the bidding process of the Twenty20 extravaganza, faces a death threat, as the underworld is allegedly conspiring to bump him off, the police said on Friday.

Found documents to nail KKR, say IT officials

Found documents to nail KKR, say IT officials

Rediff.com22 Apr 2010

Income Tax officials probing alleged financial irregularities in the cash-rich IPL on Thursday claimed to have found some "incriminating" documents during searches at the offices of Kolkata Knight Riders and Cricket Association of Bengal.

Kalmadi grilled for over eight hours

Kalmadi grilled for over eight hours

Rediff.com5 Jan 2011

Indian Olympic Association president Suresh Kalmadi, who was chairman of the Commonwealth Organizing Committee, was grilled for over eight-and-a-half hours by sleuths of the Central Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday, in connection with alleged financial irregularities in the conduct of the sports extravaganza in Delhi last year.

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.

Prasar Bharti CEO Lalli to face SC enquiry

Prasar Bharti CEO Lalli to face SC enquiry

Rediff.com9 Dec 2010

Prasar Bharati CEO B S Lalli will face a Supreme Court inquiry into charges of administrative and financial irregularities against him following a Presidential reference.

Prasar Bharati CEO faces SC inquiry

Prasar Bharati CEO faces SC inquiry

Rediff.com9 Dec 2010

Prasar Bharati CEO B S Lalli will face a Supreme Court inquiry into charges of administrative and financial irregularities against him following a Presidential reference.

ED notice to BCCI, Modi over IPL deal

ED notice to BCCI, Modi over IPL deal

Rediff.com22 Jul 2011

The Enforcement Directorate has issued a show cause notice to the Board of Control for Cricket in India suspended IPL commissioner Lalit Modi for transfer of Rs 90 crore to the UK, in connection with its probe in alleged financial irregularities in the T20 cricket tournament.

Padma award to Chatwal after due diligence: Govt

Padma award to Chatwal after due diligence: Govt

Rediff.com27 Jan 2010

With controversy erupting over Padma Bhushan for Non Resident Indian hotelier Sant Singh Chatwal, the government stepped in to clear the air saying 'due diligence' was done before selection and that the Central Bureau of Investigation had closed three cases of financial irregularities against him.

Govt yet to decide CWG probe panel members

Govt yet to decide CWG probe panel members

Rediff.com24 Oct 2010

The structure and the exact mandate of the high-level committee set up to probe the alleged financial irregularities related to the conduct of the Commonwealth Games 2010 remain unclear even a week after the setting up of the panel was announced.

BCCI turns down Lalit Modi's plea

BCCI turns down Lalit Modi's plea

Rediff.com20 Oct 2010

BCCI on Wednesday turned down the plea of suspended IPL Commissioner Lalit Modi in the Supreme Court that the Board should reconstitute the disciplinary committee for probing charges of financial irregularities against him.

Modi hearing put off to Tuesday evening

Modi hearing put off to Tuesday evening

Rediff.com14 Sep 2010

With panel member Jyotiraditya Scindia unable to attend due to illness, Tuesday's hearing of the Board of Control for Cricket in India's Disciplinary Committee, probing charges of financial irregularities against suspended Indian Premier League chairman Lalit Modi, was suspended till evening.

'Tuesday's BCCI hearing against Modi cancelled'

'Tuesday's BCCI hearing against Modi cancelled'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2010

With the Bombay high court to continue its hearing on the petition by suspended Indian Premier League chief Lalit Modi, Tuesday's meeting of the Board of Control for Cricket in India's disciplinary committee, probing the alleged financial irregularities by him in running the T20 league, in Delhi is expected to be cancelled, his lawyer said.

Sukna scam:Rath first Lt Gen to face court martial

Sukna scam:Rath first Lt Gen to face court martial

Rediff.com20 Aug 2010

For the first time in the history of Indian armed forces, a serving lieutenant general will face a court martial for his alleged involvement in financial irregularities. Former 33 Corps Commander Lieutenant General General P K Rath will face a court martial starting August 30 for his role in issuing a no-objection certificate to a private realtor for building an educational institution on a 70-acre piece of land adjacent to the Sukna military station in West Bengal.

'Investigate corruption charges against CWG'

'Investigate corruption charges against CWG'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2010

All allegations of corruption against Delhi Commonwealth Games organisers should be probed, CGF chief Mike Fennell said as he wrapped up a two-day inspection of the venues by identifying some areas of concern, which need to be addressed immediately.

BCCI disciplinary panel meet on Modi put off

BCCI disciplinary panel meet on Modi put off

Rediff.com17 Aug 2010

The BCCI disciplinary panel meeting, originally scheduled for Wednesday to probe the alleged financial irregularities by suspended IPL Chairman Lalit Modi in running the Twenty20 league, has been put off due to non-availability of one of its members, Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia.

ICAI reviews financial statements of Mallya's firms

ICAI reviews financial statements of Mallya's firms

Rediff.com5 May 2016

The move also comes against the backdrop of the embattled Mallya facing a case of loan default worth Rs 9,400 crore.

IPL scam: BCCI rejects Modi's demand

IPL scam: BCCI rejects Modi's demand

Rediff.com11 Aug 2010

In a major setback to suspended Indian Premier League commissioner Lalit Modi, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday rejected his demand for the recusal of Chirayu Amin and Arun Jaitley from the disciplinary panel investigating the charges of financial irregularities against him.

Kalmadi writes to MPs, defends himself

Kalmadi writes to MPs, defends himself

Rediff.com10 Aug 2010

In a bid to clear his name from any possible corruption taint, Commonwealth Games Organising Committee chairman Suresh Kalmadi wrote a letter to Congress MPs ahead of the debate in Parliament, denying any financial irregularities in conducting the Queen's Baton Relay.