News for 'fraud prevention'

Notices to be sent to 105 NGOs for diverting funds

Notices to be sent to 105 NGOs for diverting funds

Rediff.com13 Jun 2014

After an Intelligence Bureau report warning the PMO against non-profit bodies, the home ministry is likely to order an SIT probe into their functioning, reports Vicky Nanjappa.

Greenpeace India faces cancellation of registration, blames home ministry

Greenpeace India faces cancellation of registration, blames home ministry

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

Hitting back, Greenpeace India on Thursday said it will move court against Tamil Nadu government's notice threatening cancellation of its registration and alleged that the "perversely framed and maliciously designed" charges were levelled at the behest of Union home ministry.

Islamabad braces for anti-govt protests on Independence Day

Islamabad braces for anti-govt protests on Independence Day

Rediff.com14 Aug 2014

As Pakistan celebrated its Independence Day on Thursday, the fear of violence loomed large with the capital turned into a fortress ahead of two massive anti-government rallies, demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and fresh elections.

Break pact with Mallya, proxy firm tells Diageo

Break pact with Mallya, proxy firm tells Diageo

Rediff.com5 May 2015

Stakeholders' Empowerment Services (SES) has advised Diageo to renege on its deal with United Spirits (USL) chairman Vijay Mallya.

Trump's 'merit-based' visa scheme to replace lottery system

Trump's 'merit-based' visa scheme to replace lottery system

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

The bill, Trump said, 'would represent the most significant reform to our immigration system in half a century'.

Verdict unlikely to bring curtain down on the Satyam case

Verdict unlikely to bring curtain down on the Satyam case

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

Satyam Case has not ended after court verdict, there's lot to unfold say insiders.

Lucknow's leading Islamic cleric under fire for running down Mecca mosque Imam

Lucknow's leading Islamic cleric under fire for running down Mecca mosque Imam

Rediff.com26 May 2014

Well-known Islamic scholar and cleric Maulana Salman Hussain Nadwi is under fire from different quarters for attempting to run down the Imam of the Islamic world's most revered Mecca mosque.

Blacklisting companies? What the govt must do

Blacklisting companies? What the govt must do

Rediff.com19 Jun 2013

Governments must give companies a hearing before blacklisting them.

How Shardul Shroff built India's top law firm

How Shardul Shroff built India's top law firm

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

'Power is always transitory, and you should be the same person whether you have it or not,' the head of the number one law firm in India tells Pavan Lall.

Forex scam traced to HDFC Bank accounts

Forex scam traced to HDFC Bank accounts

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

The amounts were transferred from HDFC Bank to BoB.

Mamata vs CBI escalates into Opposition against Modi government

Mamata vs CBI escalates into Opposition against Modi government

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

The chief minister skipped meals and remained awake the entire night on a makeshift dais along with some senior ministers and party members.

7 more reasons why your credit card could be declined

7 more reasons why your credit card could be declined

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

If you ever face a situation where your card transaction is declined, it is advisable to call your bank and check with them for the cause. In most cases, unless it's a fraudulent issue, the problems will be resolved on the phone.

Mallya case: ED to attach fresh assets

Mallya case: ED to attach fresh assets

Rediff.com11 Sep 2016

The next edition of attachments will be carried out under sections of the Criminal Procedure Code

India, China agree to share intelligence on terrorists

India, China agree to share intelligence on terrorists

Rediff.com21 Nov 2015

Both sides to enhance cooperation in combating international terrorism.

Saradha ponzi scam: ED seizes Rs 140-cr property

Saradha ponzi scam: ED seizes Rs 140-cr property

Rediff.com8 Apr 2014

The central probe agency has also issued a notice asking general public 'to furnish information and particulars of properties, both movable and immovable as well as bank accounts, in the state of West Bengal and other places, if any, related to Saradha group known to them, with specific details' to it.

'A woman has every right to hire out her womb'

'A woman has every right to hire out her womb'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

The government has decided to ban Indian women from being surrogate mothers to foreigners to stop 'commercial surrogacy'. How will this decision affect surrogacy in India?

An agenda for Dr Urjit Patel

An agenda for Dr Urjit Patel

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

Unless Dr Urjit Patel starts clearing the balance sheets of banks, the investment cycle will not start. Unless the clog in the drain is cleared, further lending cannot happen. If further lending doesn't happen, the investment cycle also will not happen, writes M R Venkatesh.

Jan Dhan Yojana: Outlets everywhere, not many to bank on

Jan Dhan Yojana: Outlets everywhere, not many to bank on

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

In addition to the problem of long queues at automated teller machines, there would be the problem of guiding new cardholders, especially in rural and semi-urban areas, on how to use those cards, some bankers told Business Standard.

Infrastructure is key to Jan Dhan Yojana's success

Infrastructure is key to Jan Dhan Yojana's success

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

The problem is set to grow following issuance of 75 million new RuPay cards in the next six months with the launch of the Jan Dhan Yojana.

Why MPs didn't object to making Aadhaar mandatory for PAN, asks SC

Why MPs didn't object to making Aadhaar mandatory for PAN, asks SC

Rediff.com26 Apr 2017

The Supreme Court on Wednesday put a poser as to why there was no objection from lawmakers on the government's decision to make Aadhaar mandatory for making PAN cards, a move which was given effect by the latest budget from July 1.

Football Extras: US women's soccer players sue federation for gender discrimination

Football Extras: US women's soccer players sue federation for gender discrimination

Rediff.com9 Mar 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field.

At mega TMC rally, united Oppn vows to oust Modi

At mega TMC rally, united Oppn vows to oust Modi

Rediff.com19 Jan 2019

Over 20 political parties, except the Biju Janata Dal and the Communist Party of India-Marxist-led Left Front, took part in the massive rally.

Decoding wilful defaulter tag

Decoding wilful defaulter tag

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

Wilful defaulters will not be allowed to take up board positions in any company.

Afghan power-sharing keeps everyone on tenterhooks

Afghan power-sharing keeps everyone on tenterhooks

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

As Ashraf Ghani and Abdullah Abdullah form a joint government after contesting the presidential election against each other, Prakash Bhandari reports from Kabul on the problems facing the new, US-brokered arrangement.

How to keep Air India away from a sordid cycle

How to keep Air India away from a sordid cycle

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

In the case of Air India, even competition could not compete with the government.

5 sure-shot credit score killers

5 sure-shot credit score killers

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

If you want to keep your CIBIL Score alive and kicking (healthy) make sure you steer clear from the above mentioned common credit score killers.

How the Rs 500 crore scam was busted

How the Rs 500 crore scam was busted

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

A drunken conversation tipped off Thane Crime Branch detectives to the unprecedented scam targeting unsuspecting Americans from call centres in Thane.

40 years ago...And now: Markets hit record highs, but investors still wary

40 years ago...And now: Markets hit record highs, but investors still wary

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

Uncertainty lingers in the minds of retail investors due to scams.

Why MTNL should shut shop

Why MTNL should shut shop

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

For FY16, MTNL's standalone net loss was over Rs 2,000 crore.

SC upholds Aadhaar, says it's not needed for cellphones, banks

SC upholds Aadhaar, says it's not needed for cellphones, banks

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

The apex court's five-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra said Aadhaar is meant to help benefits reach the marginalised sections of the society and takes into account the dignity of people not only from personal but also from community point of view.

What the Modi Sarkar needs to do for Indians' health

What the Modi Sarkar needs to do for Indians' health

Rediff.com26 May 2016

'Make sure your public hospitals work.' 'Don't allow people to go shopping for expensive services; provide them yourself as the government and then charge them very little or nothing at all.'

The attack on Parliament and Osama's escape

The attack on Parliament and Osama's escape

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

'Jaish aided by LeT attacked Parliament knowing mobilisation of Indian military assets would be the consequence.' 'That mobilisation happened, necessitating a military response from Musharraf who moved troops guarding back doors out of Tora Bora, facilitating Osama's escape.'

7 lessons from Matt Damon's MIT speech

7 lessons from Matt Damon's MIT speech

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

Actor Matt Damon addressed the graduating class of 2016 at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

10 commandments for Modi Sarkar to curb black money

10 commandments for Modi Sarkar to curb black money

Rediff.com4 May 2017

A K Bhattacharya digs into the yet-to-be-public report on ways to curb black money and finds out that Modi's next moves could include action on dabba trading, hawala, and education.

Supreme Court verdict: Back to square one, if not minus one

Supreme Court verdict: Back to square one, if not minus one

Rediff.com11 Jan 2017

'Disturbingly, the dissenting judgment of the Supreme Court has raised doubts whether religion, race, caste, community, language etc can be separated from politics at all. It has rightly underlined that this question should to be addressed by Parliament rather than the Supreme Court,' says Dr Madhav Godbole, the former Union home secretary.

Sheena Bora Trial: What did the bodybuilder see?

Sheena Bora Trial: What did the bodybuilder see?

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

Something about the big car and its passengers, standing solemnly outside their vehicle, piqued the biker's interest.

Watch what you say on the net from now on; the govt is watching you

Watch what you say on the net from now on; the govt is watching you

Rediff.com19 Dec 2013

India's snooping programme is officially underway and multiple agencies will use internet surveillance system Netra and National Cyber Coordination Centre to keep a tab on suspicious activities on the internet, says Vicky Nanjappa.

Must Read: The Great Diamond Heist

Must Read: The Great Diamond Heist

Rediff.com23 Feb 2018

'If there is any industry that is unfit for modern corporate form it is the diamond trade.' 'But no one was asking the right questions.' 'The music was playing and so the game was on,' says S Murlidharan, former MD, BNP Paribas.

'We need to reinvent the Pay Commission to link salaries with performance'

'We need to reinvent the Pay Commission to link salaries with performance'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

Manish Sabharwal is chairman of TeamLease, which has helped hire 1.4 million sales and customer service reps and logistics employees such as couriers for companies across India since it was founded in 2002.

The Americans have mocked India's judicial system

The Americans have mocked India's judicial system

Rediff.com13 Jan 2014

'Evacuating' Devyani's maid's family from India on T visas -- associated with severe sex or labour trafficking... The maximum number of persons thus evacuated by the US from foreign countries last year was from India... A thorough investigation of this is required at India's end,' says former foreign secretary Kanwal Sibal, 'with the US warned that such interference in India's judicial system will not be tolerated.'