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Forex violations: ED slaps Rs 660-cr notice on Videocon

Forex violations: ED slaps Rs 660-cr notice on Videocon

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

The notice, under provisions of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, has been issued by the Mumbai office of the agency after its probe found that the group has 'contravened' the law as it failed to comply with Reserve Bank of India norms by not declaring funds generated by some wholly owned subsidiaries the group had raised overseas few years back, according to ED sources.

Why Naseeruddin Shah is WRONG about Dilip Kumar

Why Naseeruddin Shah is WRONG about Dilip Kumar

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

Dilip Kumar remained in demand all through his career because he kept reinventing himself in keeping with the changing times in Indian cinema, argues Mohammad Asim Siddiqui.

ISIL has become richest terrorist group: US senators

ISIL has become richest terrorist group: US senators

Rediff.com27 Aug 2014

Asserting that the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria has become the most well-funded terrorist group in recent memory, two top American senators have urged the Obama Administration to label the outfit as a 'Transnational Criminal Organisation', a designation given to Hezbollah.

Swamy moves SC against trial court order on Chidambaram

Swamy moves SC against trial court order on Chidambaram

Rediff.com23 Feb 2012

Janata Party chief Subramanian Swamy on Thursday moved the Supreme Court to challenge the trial court order which had held that Home Minister P Chidmbaram did not indulge in any criminal conspiracy in the 2G case and refused to make him an accused in it. Swamy has alleged that Chidambaram as culpable as former telecom minister A Raja as he also had a role in deciding the spectrum pricing and allowing telecom companies to off-load shares to foreign firms.

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Here's the full text of President's Ram Nath Kovind's address to the joint sitting of both houses of Parliament on the first of Budget Session 2022.

Veteran lawyer Ram Jethmalani passes away

Veteran lawyer Ram Jethmalani passes away

Rediff.com8 Sep 2019

Ram Jethmalani passed away a few days before his 96th birthday on September 14.

Fresh Panama Paper leaks: Accused deny allegations

Fresh Panama Paper leaks: Accused deny allegations

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

The Panama Paper leaks were originally revealed by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists on April 4, 2016, following which, the government had set up the MAG to probe the matter.

Zakir Naik's NGO outlawed by government for 5 years

Zakir Naik's NGO outlawed by government for 5 years

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

The Cabinet approved a proposal to declare Islamic Research Foundation as an 'unlawful association' under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act for five years, a home ministry official said.

Islamic preacher Zakir Naik's NGO to be banned soon

Islamic preacher Zakir Naik's NGO to be banned soon

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

IRF will be declared an 'unlawful association' under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act after investigations by the home ministry found it to be allegedly having dubious links with Peace TV, an international Islamic channel accused of propagating terrorism, an official source said.

Indians among 750 people rounded up in US

Indians among 750 people rounded up in US

Rediff.com24 Jan 2007

Many of those in custody have already been deported or are facing deportation orders.

NDTV founders detained at Mumbai airport

NDTV founders detained at Mumbai airport

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

A company statement said the couple is facing a case filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation for the last two years, and sought to link the action with muzzling of free speech and freedom of the press.

'Not so important': SC on Karti's plea seeking permission to go abroad

'Not so important': SC on Karti's plea seeking permission to go abroad

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

Declining urgent hearing, the top court observed that judges have more cases 'than they can handle'.

Trump accuses Justice Department, FBI of pro-Democrat bias

Trump accuses Justice Department, FBI of pro-Democrat bias

Rediff.com2 Feb 2018

Trump's accusation of the leadership once again maligns people he appointed to their roles, including FBI Director Christopher Wray whom he nominated after firing former FBI Director James Comey in May.

Diplomatic immunity may not hold in New York deputy consul general's case

Diplomatic immunity may not hold in New York deputy consul general's case

Rediff.com13 Dec 2013

A diplomatic passport does not necessarily give one diplomatic immunity, pointed out New York-based attorney Anand Ahuja, while commenting on the arrest -- and subsequent release -- of Devyani Khobragade, India's deputy consul general in New York on Thursday.

The Trump Organisation and the India connection

The Trump Organisation and the India connection

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

If Donald Trump moves into the White House and his family continues to receive any benefit from the company, during or even after his presidency, almost every foreign policy decision he makes will raise serious conflicts of interest and ethical quagmires, says Newsweek.

Nepal's SC to decide Sobhraj's fate

Nepal's SC to decide Sobhraj's fate

Rediff.com17 Sep 2007

On August 20, 2004, the Kathmandu District Court sentenced him to life imprisonment, convicting him for killing the two tourists.

SIT on black money to hold first meet on Monday

SIT on black money to hold first meet on Monday

Rediff.com1 Jun 2014

The first high-level meeting of the Special Investigation Team on the issue of black money and special probe into cases of unaccounted funds stashed away abroad by Indians will be held in New Delhi on Monday.

Facebook India chief Ajit Mohan appears before Parliamentary panel

Facebook India chief Ajit Mohan appears before Parliamentary panel

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Information Technology, headed by senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor, had called representatives of Facebook to hear their views "on the subject of safeguarding citizens' rights and prevention of misuse of social/online news media platforms including special emphasis on women security in the digital space," according to agenda of the meeting.

'Designate Wikileaks as a terrorist organsation'

'Designate Wikileaks as a terrorist organsation'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2010

Republican Congressman Peter King, Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, said this in two separate letters to the Attorney General Eric Holder and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

Afghan diplomat shot dead by Pak guard at consulate

Afghan diplomat shot dead by Pak guard at consulate

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

Police said there is no terrorism element in the incident.

Court drops match-fixing charges against Gupta

Court drops match-fixing charges against Gupta

Rediff.com18 Feb 2011

The Delhi High Court has quashed criminal proceedings initiated by Enforcement Directorate for alleged FERA violation against a Delhi-based businessman who was named as an "influential bookie" and had paid a huge amount to late South Africa cricketer Hansie Cronje to fix ODIs between India and South Africa in 1996-1997.

Pak seeks clarification on wanted list errors

Pak seeks clarification on wanted list errors

Rediff.com29 May 2011

Pakistan has sought a clarification from India regarding errors in a list of 50 most wanted terrorists and criminals that New Delhi had asked Islamabad to hand over, Foreign Office spokesperson Tehmina Janjua has said.

This is opening the door to mob rule

This is opening the door to mob rule

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

'Once such conduct becomes legitimate through political and popular sanction, then the ordinary citizen will have no defences left,' warns Shyam Saran.

Terror group behind coup has 'infiltrated' India, warns Turkey

Terror group behind coup has 'infiltrated' India, warns Turkey

Rediff.com21 Aug 2016

Fethullah Gulen Terrorist Organisation, blamed for last month's failed coup to topple President Tayyip Erdogan in Turkey, has infiltrated" India, according to Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu.

India blundered along, exactly as every other country did

India blundered along, exactly as every other country did

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

Not to say that India couldn't have handled the situation better, but on average, it didn't do anywhere near as badly as the naysayers make it out argues Rajeev Srinivasan.

Why I want to sue China for the coronavirus!

Why I want to sue China for the coronavirus!

Rediff.com20 May 2020

'People have been infected. They are responsible for it internationally.' 'They only admitted in February that it is infectious. This proves our case.'

Teenager arrested for trying to flee US to join ISIS

Teenager arrested for trying to flee US to join ISIS

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

An American teenager has been arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation after he allegedly tried to travel to Turkey to join the Islamic State terror group, officials said.

Corruption cases: ED's conviction rate is pathetic

Corruption cases: ED's conviction rate is pathetic

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

It has registered 2,000-plus money laundering cases and about 12,000 forex violation ones in the 14 years since it was established. Yet, its probes have resulted in no more than 13 convictions from nine cases of money laundering since 2005.

MEA to probe harassment charges against officer

MEA to probe harassment charges against officer

Rediff.com4 Dec 2010

A young domestic help hailing from Jharkhand has accused a senior Indian Foreign Service officer of sexually assaulting her while he was posted in Kenya and approached the police seeking his arrest. While the Ministry of External Affairs said it will look into the allegations, the Delhi Police registered a case against Ketan Shukla, a 1986-batch IFS officer now posted in Ahmedabad, charging him with rape and criminal intimidation.

India issues 'demarche' to US embassy over detention of students

India issues 'demarche' to US embassy over detention of students

Rediff.com2 Feb 2019

The External Affairs Ministry said India continues to closely monitor and take proactive measures to address the situation.

Vadra appears before ED for 5th time, grilled for 7 hrs

Vadra appears before ED for 5th time, grilled for 7 hrs

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

The businessman has been grilled in this case four times in the past, the last being February 20.

Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar backs cutting of trees at Aarey forest

Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar backs cutting of trees at Aarey forest

Rediff.com5 Oct 2019

Prakash Javadekar said the forest cover in the national capital has increased since then and public transport system has also improved.

2G verdict is a big win for crony socialism

2G verdict is a big win for crony socialism

Rediff.com27 Dec 2017

The judgment in the 2G case is a huge, huge, indictment of the criminal investigation and justice system, says R Jagannathan.

Killing of Congolese boy not racial attack: Swaraj

Killing of Congolese boy not racial attack: Swaraj

Rediff.com31 May 2016

She also said that the government was committed to a fast-track trial in the case of killing of the Congolese national Masonda Ketada Oliver and 'harshest possible punishment' for the culprits.

PNB fraud is now pegged at Rs 12,717 crore

PNB fraud is now pegged at Rs 12,717 crore

Rediff.com27 Feb 2018

The jewellers and companies linked to Nirav Modi and Mehul Choksi had allegedly colluded with PNB officers to obtain fake bank guarantees to get loan from overseas branches of Indian banks including Allahabad Bank, Axis Bank and UCO Bank.

India drops down on World Press Freedom Index

India drops down on World Press Freedom Index

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

Attacks against journalists by supporters of ruling Bharatiya Janata Party increased in the run-up to general elections in the spring of 2019, the analysis alleged.

ED to track money laundering

ED to track money laundering

Rediff.com19 Sep 2003

Praful Patel grilled for 8 hrs in alleged aviation scam

Praful Patel grilled for 8 hrs in alleged aviation scam

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

He is the first high-profile person who has deposed before the ED in this case.

Robert Vadra questioned by ED for 5.5 hours, denies owning London house

Robert Vadra questioned by ED for 5.5 hours, denies owning London house

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

Vadra was directed by a Delhi court to cooperate with the investigation being carried out by the central probe agency after he knocked on its door seeking anticipatory bail in this case.

DISLIKE! India tops Facebook restrictions

DISLIKE! India tops Facebook restrictions

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

Facebook blocked 5,832 pieces of content during July-December 2014 on orders of the Indian government.