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2G Spectrum scam: ED issues summons to some telcos

2G Spectrum scam: ED issues summons to some telcos

Rediff.com24 Nov 2010

Summons have been issued to some new telecom firms asking for financial records and documents, according to official sources. However, the names of the companies could not be ascertained.

DDCA gave money to fraud companies without verification, says Kirti Azad

DDCA gave money to fraud companies without verification, says Kirti Azad

Rediff.com20 Dec 2015

BJP MP Kirti Azad on Sunday alleged that lots of companies were given crores of rupees by the DDCA and contracts were given out to fraud companies without any verification.

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.'

Why did Modi shoot down farm loan waivers?

Why did Modi shoot down farm loan waivers?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

Past experience shows loan waivers benefited only 30% of India's farmers; here again, the richer cultivator skimmed the cream, leaving very little for his poorer brethren.

Sensex, Nifty end at record highs; banks, capital goods rally

Sensex, Nifty end at record highs; banks, capital goods rally

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

In the broader market, BSE midcap and BSE smallcap indices underperformed the larger counterparts and ended flat with a negative bias.

IT gets expenses report of IPL-2 from SA

IT gets expenses report of IPL-2 from SA

Rediff.com23 Apr 2010

The Income Tax department probing alleged irregularities in the funding and bidding of Indian Premier League franchisees has received reports relating to expenses incurred by franchisees in South Africa where the second edition of the T20 tournament took place last year.

All about the latest telecom spectrum scam

All about the latest telecom spectrum scam

Rediff.com28 Oct 2009

The latest row -- termed as independent India's largest financial scam -- is centered on the allocation of scare 2G spectrum at throwaway prices.

HDFC Bank, 2 PSBs fined for regulatory lapses

HDFC Bank, 2 PSBs fined for regulatory lapses

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

Reserve Bank carried out the investigation and noted the deficiencies which were reflective of weaknesses and failures in internal control mechanisms

Vadra questioned by ED for more than 5 hours

Vadra questioned by ED for more than 5 hours

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

Official sources said the investigating officer of the case put across to him at least half-a-dozen statements of his alleged aides which form a purported "link" between him, absconding arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari, Bhandari's associates and others.

Sebi starts probe against Infosys, BSE too has questions

Sebi starts probe against Infosys, BSE too has questions

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

Leading exchange BSE on Wednesday asked Infosys to explain why it did not make a disclosure about a whistleblower complaint which alleged that the company's top executives were following "unethical practices" to shore up profits through irregular accounting ways.

Forex dealers under lens for large overseas remittances

Forex dealers under lens for large overseas remittances

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

ED and Directorate of Revenue Intelligence have detected a significant increase in the outflow of Indian money, specifically into four countries --Thailand, Dubai, Singapore and Hong Kong.

AAP alleges CWG-like scam in DDCA under Jaitley

AAP alleges CWG-like scam in DDCA under Jaitley

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

The party said that the Delhi cricket body had become a den of corruption during Jaitley's 13-year rule.

Defence Ministry to probe Army's golf cart scam

Defence Ministry to probe Army's golf cart scam

Rediff.com11 Jul 2009

The Defence Ministry on Saturday said it would probe allegations of the Army spending Rs 1.17 crore on golf carts from special funds. Referring to the Comptroller and Auditor General slamming chiefs of the Army's Northern and Western Commands for alleged misuse of special financial powers during April 2002 and August 2007, Minister of State for Defence M M Pallam Raju said that "irregularities, if any, will be addressed."

Bollywood's background dancers look for help to survive

Bollywood's background dancers look for help to survive

Rediff.com21 May 2020

'Earlier I'd send money back home.' 'Now I've to take from them.' 'I'm completely heartbroken, scared for what the future holds.'

Spirits market: Global majors say cheers to new India CEOs

Spirits market: Global majors say cheers to new India CEOs

Rediff.com27 May 2014

This comes in the wake of allegations of financial irregularities by the erstwhile management led by Harish Moolchandani.

AAP takes aim at Arun Jaitley again, raises 5 questions

AAP takes aim at Arun Jaitley again, raises 5 questions

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

Calling Jaitley a "master of half truth and beautiful lies", AAP leader Ashutosh made certain fresh allegations against the finance minister and said his comments that there was no specific charges against him was "misleading".

Centre cancels selection of 6 govt bank chiefs by UPA

Centre cancels selection of 6 govt bank chiefs by UPA

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

The probe into selections for banks such as Bank of Baroda and Canara Bank followed the arrest of Syndicate Bank CMD S K Jain for alleged graft.

BJP foundation based on lies, 2G verdict vindicated our stand: Rahul

BJP foundation based on lies, 2G verdict vindicated our stand: Rahul

Rediff.com23 Dec 2017

Gandhi on Friday chaired his first CWC meeting after being elected as the party chief.

ED summons Raj Thackeray; MNS says political vendetta

ED summons Raj Thackeray; MNS says political vendetta

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

The MNS has convened a meeting of party office-bearers on Tuesday in Mumbai to discuss the issue.

How Sports Ministry arm-twisted BCCI to come under NADA

How Sports Ministry arm-twisted BCCI to come under NADA

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

Senior BCCI members feel that the "decision to buckle under government pressure" may lead to the Board losing its autonomy despite being financially independent.

Chidambaram denied bail, HC says may influence witnesses

Chidambaram denied bail, HC says may influence witnesses

Rediff.com30 Sep 2019

The court decided the bail petition on three grounds -- flight risk, tampering with evidence and influencing witnesses.

How Kerala 'lost' the battle against Adani

How Kerala 'lost' the battle against Adani

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

Court documents show that the Kerala government, whose case was treated as the 'lead case' among all the petitions filed against Adani, made four allegations to convince the court to cancel the contract for the Thiruvanathapuram airport. The state's legal team couldn't substantiate most of these allegations with documentary proof and its self-defeating arguments in court failed to convince the judges to cancel the contract given to Adani. The battle for the Thiruvananthapuram airport between the Communist-led Kerala government, the Adani group and the Modi government over the past year hasn't had a dull moment since the proceedings began. Claims of a smoking gun turned out to be a damp squib, says Sai Manish.

Jaitley files civil, criminal cases against Kejriwal for defamation

Jaitley files civil, criminal cases against Kejriwal for defamation

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Monday filed civil defamation suit in the Delhi high court against Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Aam Aadmi Party leaders, amid a raging row over irregularities in the Delhi and District Cricket Association and allegations of corruption against him by the Delhi government.

Vijay Mallya arrested in London, gets bail

Vijay Mallya arrested in London, gets bail

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

India had given a formal extradition request for Mallya as per the Extradition Treaty between India and the UK through a note verbale on February 8

'We at the RBI feel the anger, hurt and pain at banking frauds'

'We at the RBI feel the anger, hurt and pain at banking frauds'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2018

'In plain simple English, these practices amount to a looting of our country's future by some in the business community, in cahoots with some lenders,' says RBI Governor Dr Urjit R Patel.

How To PROTECT Yourself Against Online Scams

How To PROTECT Yourself Against Online Scams

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

'The major worry for everyone using Internet-linked devices today is whether the latest download on his smartphone or laptop is a bait from a digital hacker who is out to secure access to his hard-earned money,' notes T A Ramalingam, chief technical officer, Bajaj Allianz General Insurance.

Losses wipe out equity investments in 82 PSEs

Losses wipe out equity investments in 82 PSEs

Rediff.com16 May 2007

Equity investments in 82 public sector enterprises have been completely eroded due to accumulated losses, an audit of financial statements conducted by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India revealed.

5 myths you must know about your credit score

5 myths you must know about your credit score

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

Outright fear and lack of awareness can harm your CIBIL score

ICRA sacks Naresh Takkar as MD following probe

ICRA sacks Naresh Takkar as MD following probe

Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

Without disclosing reasons, ICRA informed the stock exchanges on Thursday, 'The board, after due consideration and taking into account the best interests of the company and its various stakeholders, has decided to terminate the employment of Takkar with immediate effect.'

Infy loses ex-CFO Rajiv Bansal's severance package case

Infy loses ex-CFO Rajiv Bansal's severance package case

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

As per the award, Infosys is required to pay Bansal the outstanding severance amount of Rs 12.17 crore, with interest

How India drowned Pakistan's voice in America

How India drowned Pakistan's voice in America

Rediff.com4 May 2017

The start of Indian lobbying in the US can be traced back to Pakistan's anti-India lobbying. Policy wonk Ashok Sharma documents this journey and its catalytic role in transforming the US-India relationship.

CAG gears up to audit books of 5 private telcos, Delhi discoms

CAG gears up to audit books of 5 private telcos, Delhi discoms

Rediff.com7 Jan 2014

Lt Governor says discoms must cooperate or face cancellation of licences. Ficci cries interference.

ED unearths new shell firms linked to Mallya; raids his close aide

ED unearths new shell firms linked to Mallya; raids his close aide

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

The raids resulted in recovery of documents of some dummy firms linked to Mallya like Gold Reef Investments Ltd and McDowell Holdings Ltd.

6 states in 18 months: BJP vs Cong

6 states in 18 months: BJP vs Cong

Rediff.com7 Aug 2017

Elections in Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan will see the BJP and Congress in direct contest.

CBI registers case against ex-VC of Viswa Bharati

CBI registers case against ex-VC of Viswa Bharati

Rediff.com24 May 2016

The Central Bureau of Investigation has registered a case against former Viswa Bharati University Vice Chancellor Sushanta Kumar Dattagupta

Homebuyers caught between banks and builders

Homebuyers caught between banks and builders

Rediff.com16 Sep 2017

N Sundaresha Subramanian, Karan Choudhury and Shreya Jai report on the sorry condition of homebuyers who invested in Jaypee Infratech and the Amrapali group's Noida-based projects.

MoD panel found Dassault was not lowest bidder: CAG

MoD panel found Dassault was not lowest bidder: CAG

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

The MoD panel had submitted its report in March 2015, weeks before Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that India would procure 36 jets.

7 ways to protect your money from online scams

7 ways to protect your money from online scams

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

Look carefully at any ad or pop up that tempts or attracts you with freebies and offers etc. It could be a scam, warns Niranjankumar Upadhye.

SC warns Amrapali homebuyers on dues

SC warns Amrapali homebuyers on dues

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

A bench of Justices Arun Mishra and U U Lalit said, if home buyers are not ready to pay their outstanding amount, then the court will have to bundle up the projects.

Jindal Steel falls 15% on CBI probe

Jindal Steel falls 15% on CBI probe

Rediff.com11 Jun 2013

Jindal's house was raided by the CBI on Tuesday.