News for 'foreign criminals'

Modi acted as Anil Ambani's middleman in Rafale deal: Rahul

Modi acted as Anil Ambani's middleman in Rafale deal: Rahul

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

The BJP said the email purportedly by an Airbus executive referred to a helicopter deal and not Rafale.

RBI mandates 100% provisioning for fraud cases

RBI mandates 100% provisioning for fraud cases

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

The entire amount is to be provided for four quarters.

Why India is losing out on its fight against black money

Why India is losing out on its fight against black money

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

The absence of criminal legal treaties between India and tax haven nations have been cited by probe agencies working in the SIT on black money as one of the major impediments in initiating steps to bring back illegal funds stashed abroad by Indians.

Trump ordered killing of Iran Guards commander in Baghdad

Trump ordered killing of Iran Guards commander in Baghdad

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

General Soleimani headed the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps's Quds Force and also served as Iran's pointman on Iraq.

Lok Sabha passes black money bill

Lok Sabha passes black money bill

Rediff.com11 May 2015

Compliance window for those with undisclosed income abroad to come clean by paying 30 per cent tax and 30 per cent penalty

'Headley has nothing to lose, but will only gain'

'Headley has nothing to lose, but will only gain'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

'In the long run, because of international pressure, Headley's testimony will become credible in Pakistan also. And if Pakistan decides to examine him as a witness in their trial then I think there is a chance of conviction against Hafiz Saeed and Zaki-ur Rehman Lakhvi.'

China's Nobel-winning dissident Liu Xiaobo dies

China's Nobel-winning dissident Liu Xiaobo dies

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

Rights group vowed to continue the struggle for human rights in the Communist nation.

Separate morality from NPA clean-up: Rajan

Separate morality from NPA clean-up: Rajan

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

If companies get into trouble, the loan becomes a non-performing asset and "we very much want these assets to be back on track," Raghuram Rajan said.

Laws that regulate black money in India

Laws that regulate black money in India

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

If any foreign account holder violates Indian laws, tax authorities can enforce repatriation of funds.

Midnight raid on African women: Court seeks final status report

Midnight raid on African women: Court seeks final status report

Rediff.com26 May 2014

A court in new Delhi on issued notice on Monday to an Investigating Officer of the Delhi police, probing the former Delhi minister Somnath Bharti's purported raid on some African residents last year, to remain present "in person" with final status report after he failed to turn up.

Three more Indians face rioting charges in Singapore

Three more Indians face rioting charges in Singapore

Rediff.com11 Dec 2013

Three more Indians, arrested in connection with Singapore's worst outbreak of violence in over 40 years, will face charges today for alleged rioting, a day after 24 of their compatriots were charged.

FinMin to soon issue FAQs on new blackmoney law

FinMin to soon issue FAQs on new blackmoney law

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

The tax department is working to ensure that there is no loophole in the compliance window.

Indian medical student killed in St Petersburg

Indian medical student killed in St Petersburg

Rediff.com25 Sep 2006

St Petersburg has a large foreign student population and is known for attacks on foreigners and extreme nationalism.

Bill approved to nab those hoarding black money abroad

Bill approved to nab those hoarding black money abroad

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

The SIT on black money has widened its probe.

'He comes out with so many novel ideas'

'He comes out with so many novel ideas'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2019

'The trading community will be a priority for Modi when he forms the next government.'

Corporate India gets jittery over black money Bill

Corporate India gets jittery over black money Bill

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

Companies were consulting law firms and consultants to understand the Bill.

Mumbai Police arm issues fresh notices to 300 NSEL brokers

Mumbai Police arm issues fresh notices to 300 NSEL brokers

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

Sebi's main contention against brokers is that the NSEL was offering paired contracts and they were forward contracts, which were "illegal".

Former Egypt president Morsi sentenced to death in prison breaks case

Former Egypt president Morsi sentenced to death in prison breaks case

Rediff.com16 May 2015

Saturday's capital punishment ruling against Morsi makes him the first president in Egypt's history to face the possibility of death by hanging.

Jaishankar's visit shows India's support for Sheikh Hasina

Jaishankar's visit shows India's support for Sheikh Hasina

Rediff.com13 May 2016

Bangladesh's decision to execute Jamaat-e-Islami chief Motiur Rahman Nizami for war crimes committed in 1971 has provoked anger across the Muslim world. Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar arrived in Dhaka hours after the execution, an important expression of India's support to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, explains Rajeev Sharma.

Dawood is not here: Pak

Dawood is not here: Pak

Rediff.com29 Aug 2005

Pakistan said the underworld don lived "somewhere else".

Chidambaram asked Peter, Indrani to take care of Karti: ED tells SC

Chidambaram asked Peter, Indrani to take care of Karti: ED tells SC

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

The ED told the apex court that during the investigation it found Chidambaram had 11 'immovable properties' and 17 bank accounts abroad and his custodial interrogation was required to unearth the larger conspiracy in the case.

International drug ring busted

International drug ring busted

Rediff.com21 Apr 2005

Regulators fine global banks $3.4 bn in forex probe

Regulators fine global banks $3.4 bn in forex probe

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

Royal Bank of Scotland and JP Morgan were also fined over attempts to rig currency benchmarks in a year-long probe that has put the largely unregulated $5 trillion-a-day market on a tighter leash, with dozens of dealers suspended or fired.

Just wanted to run a good school, says Tri-Valley Univ owner as trial begins

Just wanted to run a good school, says Tri-Valley Univ owner as trial begins

Rediff.com12 Mar 2014

The jury trial of Susan Xiao Ping Su, the president and owner of the now shutdown Tri-Valley University in California, began on March 3.

Over 200 militants active in Kashmir: Police

Over 200 militants active in Kashmir: Police

Rediff.com8 May 2017

Ninty-five youth have joined militancy over the last one year in Kashmir where 200 militants are active, a senior police official said on Monday, adding that recent incidents showed criminalization creeping into the ranks of the ultras.

My family can't influence FIPB: Chidambaram

My family can't influence FIPB: Chidambaram

Rediff.com29 May 2017

Chidambaram said it was a 'despicable slur' on the six secretaries of the government.

Trump, who once called Mexican immigrants rapists, is going to Mexico

Trump, who once called Mexican immigrants rapists, is going to Mexico

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

Trump is widely reviled in Mexico, where his plans for a border wall have been taken as an insult and revived deep grievances over sovereignty and mutual respect that have historically dogged the country's relationship with the United States.

Where is Dawood? One question, many answers in Parliament

Where is Dawood? One question, many answers in Parliament

Rediff.com5 May 2015

Rediff.com digs into Parliamentary archives to gauge how the government has responded on the issue.

Terrorist freed by India tries to kill himself in Pak jail

Terrorist freed by India tries to kill himself in Pak jail

Rediff.com15 Feb 2014

Omar Saeed Sheikh, the terrorist freed by India in exchange for the hostages of a hijacked plane in 2000, has attempted suicide in a Pakistani jail, an official said on Saturday.

Cong writes to Rajasthan governor asking him to sack Raje

Cong writes to Rajasthan governor asking him to sack Raje

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

Sticking to the demand for the sacking of Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje over 'Lalitgate', Rajasthan Congress on Friday submitted a memorandum to Governor Kalyan Singh charging that her position has become "untenable" in view of the controversy.

Afghan 'thieves' abduct Italian

Afghan 'thieves' abduct Italian

Rediff.com17 May 2005

ULFA leader Anup Chetia remanded to five-day CBI custody

ULFA leader Anup Chetia remanded to five-day CBI custody

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

Chetia was deported to India last week after being jailed in Bangladesh for 18 years.

Double blow to Trump as ex-aides face prison for multiple financial crimes

Double blow to Trump as ex-aides face prison for multiple financial crimes

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

The extraordinary admission on Tuesday came the same day as Trump's former campaign chairman, Paul Manafort, was convicted of five counts of tax fraud, two counts of bank fraud and one count of failure to disclose a foreign bank account. The jury was unable to reach a verdict on the remaining 10 counts, and the judge declared a mistrial on those charges.

They did not deserve to be shot out of the sky: Australia mourns MH17 crash

They did not deserve to be shot out of the sky: Australia mourns MH17 crash

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

Australia Prime Minister Tony Abbott said, "We owe it to the dead to bring the guilty to justice".

India, Bahrain sign extradition treaty

India, Bahrain sign extradition treaty

Rediff.com13 Jan 2004

India and Bahrain on Tuesday signed five agreements, including an extradition treaty that deals with concrete steps to combat terrorism and strengthens bilateral cooperation in control of crime.

US says visa fraud case against Khobragade would remain

US says visa fraud case against Khobragade would remain

Rediff.com21 Dec 2013

Showing no signs of yielding to India's demand, the United States on Saturday said that Devyani Khobragade's transfer to India's Permanent Mission at the United Nations will not give her diplomatic immunity retroactively and the visa fraud case against her would remain.

'The idea is to improve people even in prison'

'The idea is to improve people even in prison'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

'They have started an institute, the Academy of Training and Sensitisation, for prison officials near Vellore.' 'This institute has been started by the Union home ministry and it is meant for all the four southern states.'

Trump lauds son's 'transparency' on release of Russia emails

Trump lauds son's 'transparency' on release of Russia emails

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

"My son is a high-quality person and I applaud his transparency," Trump said.

New black money law recreates inspector raj of yore

New black money law recreates inspector raj of yore

Rediff.com19 May 2015

A major criticism of the new law is that it can become an instrument of abuse as it confers the tax enforcement authorities with strong discretionary powers, says Paranjoy Guha Thakurta.

Karti sent to 13-day jail, no special cell for him in Tihar

Karti sent to 13-day jail, no special cell for him in Tihar

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

The court allowed Karti to carry spectacles and medicines as per prescription subject to examination and approval by the jail doctor, but denied his request to carry toiletries, books, clothes and home food.