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UP shopkeeper stunned by Rs 141 crore tax notice

UP shopkeeper stunned by Rs 141 crore tax notice

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

A grocery store owner in Bulandshahr alleges his PAN card was misused to set up six companies in Delhi after receiving an Income Tax notice for sales exceeding Rs 141 crore.

Trump raises tariffs on Canada by 10% over TV ad

Trump raises tariffs on Canada by 10% over TV ad

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

United States President Donald Trump on Sunday raised tariffs on Canada by 10 per cent, over and above the already-imposed tariffs, due to the 'fraudulent' advertisement featuring former President Ronald Reagan that was broadcast during the MLB World Series.

'Safety Of The Children Was Paramount'

'Safety Of The Children Was Paramount'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

'The rescue of 17 children represents exemplary police action that merits considerable appreciation.' 'However, this encounter was profoundly unfortunate because somebody has lost his life.'

Setback for Anil Ambani, RCom as HC supports SBI order

Setback for Anil Ambani, RCom as HC supports SBI order

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

The Bombay high court has upheld a decision by the State Bank of India (SBI) to classify accounts of industrialist Anil Ambani and his company, Reliance Communications (RCom), as "fraudulent" noting that there was no legal flaw in it.

Delhiites lose nearly Rs 1,000 cr to cyber fraud this year

Delhiites lose nearly Rs 1,000 cr to cyber fraud this year

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

Cyber fraudsters have duped Delhi residents of nearly Rs 1,000 crore so far this year, with investment scams, digital arrests and boss scams emerging as the most common cybercrimes.

ED raids premises of Dulquer Salmaan, Prithviraj in luxury car smuggling case

ED raids premises of Dulquer Salmaan, Prithviraj in luxury car smuggling case

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

The searches by the ED also covered certain vehicle owners, auto workshops, and traders in Ernakulam, Thrissur, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Kottayam and Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu).

Sebi clears Adani of Hindenburg allegations

Sebi clears Adani of Hindenburg allegations

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

In a big boost to tycoon Gautam Adani, markets regulator Sebi on Thursday cleared the billionaire and his group of stock manipulation allegations made by US short-seller Hindenburg Research, saying fund transfer between group companies did not fall foul of any regulation.

Wake up at 4 am, eliminate 2 votes: Rahul's dig at EC

Wake up at 4 am, eliminate 2 votes: Rahul's dig at EC

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday reiterated his 'vote chori' allegations and took a swipe at the Election Commission, calling it an 'election watchman' who 'stayed awake, watched the theft, and protected the thieves'.

Bank of India tags RCom, Anil Ambani as frauds

Bank of India tags RCom, Anil Ambani as frauds

Rediff.com24 Aug 2025

After the State Bank of India, Bank of India has classified the loan account of insolvent Reliance Communications as fraudulent and named its former director, tycoon Anil Ambani, citing alleged fund diversion in 2016, according to a regulatory filing. State-owned Bank of India granted a Rs 700 crore loan in August 2016 to Reliance Communications for its ongoing capital and operational expenditure and repayment of existing liabilities.

SC may scrap order for CBI probe into Karur stampede: DMK MP

SC may scrap order for CBI probe into Karur stampede: DMK MP

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

The Supreme Court has ordered a CBI probe into the Karur stampede, prompting varied reactions from political parties. DMK claims misrepresentation in the petition, while AIADMK sees the decision as a setback for DMK. Other parties express their views on the investigation and its implications.

Don't Want IT Notice? Read This NOW!

Don't Want IT Notice? Read This NOW!

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

Tax evaders, BEWARE! The Income Tax department is using AI data analytics to bust fake deductions, flag HRA fraud, and trace digital footprints.

2,417 Indians deported or repatriated from US since Jan: Govt

2,417 Indians deported or repatriated from US since Jan: Govt

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

During the weekly media briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal reiterated India's firm stance against illegal migration, emphasising commitment to promoting legal pathways for migration.

Liquor smuggler goes to Kumbh to wash off sins, arrested

Liquor smuggler goes to Kumbh to wash off sins, arrested

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

A 22-year-old man wanted for liquor smuggling was arrested in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh during the Maha Kumbh festival. Pravesh Yadav, a resident of Alwar, Rajasthan, had been evading arrest since July 2023 after being involved in a liquor smuggling operation. Police apprehended him during the Maha Kumbh, a major religious event where millions of people gather for ritual bathing at the Sangam. The arrest highlights the effective surveillance measures implemented by the police.

Why We Must Worry About India's Human Rights Record

Why We Must Worry About India's Human Rights Record

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

In May, 40 Rohingyas were blindfolded and flown to the Andaman and Nicobar islands and then thrown into the sea and made to swim to an island in Myanmar. And after the Pahalgam attack, at least 300 Muslims were 'pushed back' to Bangladesh from Assam.

How To Avoid Motor Insurance Claim Rejection

How To Avoid Motor Insurance Claim Rejection

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

Do not get repair work started without informing the insurer as the latter like to carry out end-to-end verification of damages and documents before approving a claim.

Robert Vadra received Rs 58 cr as 'proceeds of crime' in land deal: ED

Robert Vadra received Rs 58 cr as 'proceeds of crime' in land deal: ED

Rediff.com10 Aug 2025

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has alleged that Robert Vadra, husband of Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, provided evasive responses during questioning regarding a 2008 land deal in Haryana. The ED claims Vadra placed blame on deceased associates and exerted undue influence on government officials.

ED conducts 1st-ever raids in Andaman and Nicobar Islands

ED conducts 1st-ever raids in Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

The case pertains to the Andaman Nicobar State Cooperative Bank (ANSCB) and its former vice chairman Kuldeep Rai Sharma. Sharma, a 57-year-old Congress leader, is a former MP of the UT (2019-24).

Can CBI Karur Stampede Probe Impact TN Polls?

Can CBI Karur Stampede Probe Impact TN Polls?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

If the TVK joins the NDA, there is every likelihood of the AIADMK winning an absolute majority in the 234 seat assembly and wanting to form a stand-alone government. In turn, it could mean that the BJP especially and the TVK equally so, will want to restrict the AIADMK's seat share closer to the cut-off figure, if only to ensure that EPS won't get the absolute majority that he desires (if the NDA won, that is) and will have to settle for a coalition government, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Correct Bogus I-T Deductions Today!

Correct Bogus I-T Deductions Today!

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

One of the most exploited provisions is Section 10(13A), which permits exemption on HRA.

Has Vijay Changed After Karur Stampede?

Has Vijay Changed After Karur Stampede?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2025

Vijay, despite the loud message from his delayed arrival at the road-show/stampede venue, and more so his continued inaccessibility for fans-turned-cadres after graduating from a super-star to a political party leader with electoral ambitions, refuses to change. Or, so it seems, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

US deportee claims shackling on 2nd flight too; 2 murder accused held

US deportee claims shackling on 2nd flight too; 2 murder accused held

Rediff.com16 Feb 2025

Daljit Singh, one of the 116 illegal Indian immigrants deported from the US on Saturday night, has claimed that they were handcuffed with their legs chained during the journey. Singh, who traveled via the 'donkey route', an illegal and risky pathway used by migrants to enter the US, said that he was deceived by a travel agent who promised him a direct flight to the US. The C-17 aircraft that landed at the Amritsar airport on Saturday was the second batch of Indians to be deported by the Donald Trump administration as part of its crackdown on illegal immigrants. A third plane carrying 157 deportees is expected to land at the Amritsar airport on Sunday.

Mother, daughter con prospective grooms 'eager' to settle in Canada

Mother, daughter con prospective grooms 'eager' to settle in Canada

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

A mother and daughter in Punjab are accused of defrauding men by promising marriage and emigration to Canada. The mother allegedly used her daughter's photos and videos to lure victims, collecting large sums of money with false promises of a wedding and relocation.

ED's chargesheet in land deal first to name Vadra in criminal case

ED's chargesheet in land deal first to name Vadra in criminal case

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a charge sheet against Robert Vadra, husband of Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, in a money laundering case related to a land deal in Haryana's Shikohpur. The ED has also attached properties worth Rs. 37.64 crore linked to Vadra.

How to avoid digital arrest scams? Govt issues advisory

How to avoid digital arrest scams? Govt issues advisory

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

The advisory depicted the logos of social media platforms like WhatsApp and Skype to showcase that calls for such scams are made using such platforms.

SC to hear pleas against EC's Bihar voter list overhaul on Monday

SC to hear pleas against EC's Bihar voter list overhaul on Monday

Rediff.com27 Jul 2025

A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi is likely to take up the matter in which the EC has justified its ongoing SIR of electoral rolls in Bihar, saying it adds to the purity of the election by "weeding out ineligible persons" from the electoral rolls.

Insurers to double down on tech, rural expansion for growth in '25

Insurers to double down on tech, rural expansion for growth in '25

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

The Indian insurance industry is set to focus on customer-centric technological adoption and expansion into rural areas to drive growth in 2025.

Avoid Mistakes In Health Insurance Claim

Avoid Mistakes In Health Insurance Claim

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

Policy owners need to avoid errors on their part to prevent claims from being denied.

Are There Infiltrators On Bihar's Voter Lists?

Are There Infiltrators On Bihar's Voter Lists?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

'If this is true, the Election Commission should come forward with data and officially confirm it.'

HDFC Bank to pursue legal remedies against Mehta family of Lilavati Trust

HDFC Bank to pursue legal remedies against Mehta family of Lilavati Trust

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

HDFC Bank on Sunday said that it will "pursue all lawful remedies" to recover public funds and address the retaliatory actions taken by the Mehta family of the Lilavati Kirtilal Mehta Medical (LKMM) Trust, which has filed a complaint against the bank's managing director (MD) & chief executive officer (CEO) Sashidhar Jagdishan alleging financial fraud.

Working closely with Belgium for Mehul Choksi's extradition, says MEA

Working closely with Belgium for Mehul Choksi's extradition, says MEA

Rediff.com18 Apr 2025

India is working closely with Belgium to extradite fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi, who was arrested in Antwerp on Saturday based on a formal request from the Indian government. Choksi is wanted by Indian probe agencies in connection with a Rs 13,500-crore bank loan fraud case involving the Punjab National Bank (PNB). His nephew, Nirav Modi, is also facing extradition proceedings in the UK.

Is she a drug lord? SC asks police; grants bail to Puja Khedkar

Is she a drug lord? SC asks police; grants bail to Puja Khedkar

Rediff.com21 May 2025

Khedkar is accused of misrepresenting information in her application for the 2022 UPSC civil services examination for availing reservation benefits. She has refuted all the allegations against her.

UPSC to act against 2 for falsely claiming selection in IAS

UPSC to act against 2 for falsely claiming selection in IAS

Rediff.com26 May 2023

The case relates to Aysha Makrani (from Madhya Pradesh) and Tushar (from Haryana) who fraudulently claimed that they have been finally recommended by the Commission in the civil services examination 2022 against two roll numbers of genuinely recommended candidates, it said.

Insurance firms wake up to tackle fake claims

Insurance firms wake up to tackle fake claims

Rediff.com23 Oct 2014

A senior life insurance official point out there have also been cases involving former insurance agents.

Homebuyers Beware: No Sale Agreement, No Legal Rights

Homebuyers Beware: No Sale Agreement, No Legal Rights

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

Registering the agreement for sale remains the most reliable way for a homebuyer to secure their legal and financial interests.

AAP, BJP trade allegations over 'fake voting' in Delhi

AAP, BJP trade allegations over 'fake voting' in Delhi

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

As Delhi voters cast their ballots for the assembly polls on Wednesday, allegations of fake voting emerged in some parts of the national capital, including Seelampur and Kasturba Nagar.

ED nabs Cong ex-MLA in Rs 500 cr scam after midnight brawl at Delhi hotel

ED nabs Cong ex-MLA in Rs 500 cr scam after midnight brawl at Delhi hotel

Rediff.com5 May 2025

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) arrested former Haryana Congress MLA Dharam Singh Chhoker from a five-star hotel in Delhi following a brief scuffle. Chhoker, along with his sons, is accused of defrauding over 1,500 homebuyers and siphoning off over Rs 500 crore through their real-estate companies. The ED had been seeking Chhoker's presence in the investigation since May 2022. The politician was caught at the Grappa Bar of the Shangri-La hotel on Ashoka Road. He is currently in ED custody for six days.

Let deserving teachers keep their jobs, Bengal board urges SC

Let deserving teachers keep their jobs, Bengal board urges SC

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

The West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE) has appealed to the Supreme Court to modify its order annulling over 25,000 jobs in schools. The board argues that the termination of 11.3% of existing teachers would have a devastating impact on schools in the state and impact the education of over 78.6 lakh students. The WBBSE is seeking to allow untainted candidates to continue in service until the end of the academic year or until the process of fresh appointments is concluded, whichever is earlier.

ED raids Raj Cong leader, Punjab AAP MLA in Rs 48,000 cr PACL scam

ED raids Raj Cong leader, Punjab AAP MLA in Rs 48,000 cr PACL scam

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids on the premises of Rajasthan Congress leader and former minister Pratap Singh Khachariyawas and Punjab AAP MLA Kulwant Singh as part of a money laundering probe linked to the Rs 48,000-crore PACL Ponzi scam. Khachariyawas, who served as a minister in the Ashok Gehlot government, claimed the ED action was politically motivated due to his criticism of the government. Singh, a real estate promoter, is reported to be Punjab's richest MLA with assets worth Rs 1,000 crore. The ED has been investigating the PACL scam since 2015, alleging that the company defrauded investors of Rs 48,000 crore through fraudulent investment schemes.

Delhi govt departments warn public about AAP's schemes

Delhi govt departments warn public about AAP's schemes

Rediff.com25 Dec 2024

The Delhi government's Women and Child Development and Health departments issued public notices on Wednesday distancing themselves from the ruling Aam Aadmi Party's promised schemes of providing Rs 2,100 to women and free treatment for the elderly, triggering a fresh row ahead of assembly polls.

After Waqf, BJP will move to land of temples: Uddhav

After Waqf, BJP will move to land of temples: Uddhav

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray has slammed the BJP over its stance on the Waqf Amendment Bill, accusing the party of a "fraudulent" approach and of trying to take away land for its industrialist friends. He also dared the BJP to remove the green color from its party flag if it disliked Muslims. Thackeray's comments come after the bill was passed by the Lok Sabha on Thursday.