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'Rape Festival' triggers protests in Assam

'Rape Festival' triggers protests in Assam

Rediff.com9 Nov 2013

A website article on an alleged 'Assam Rape Festival' has sparked widespread protests for denigrating the image of the state.

Buying a term insurance plan? Please read this

Buying a term insurance plan? Please read this

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

'When buying a term insurance plan, you need to visualise today what could happen to your family tomorrow in your absence,' suggests Mahavir Chopra, director-health, Coverfox.com.

Bill against ponzi schemes gets Parliament nod

Bill against ponzi schemes gets Parliament nod

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

The bill provides for severe punishment ranging from 1 year to 10 years and pecuniary fines ranging from Rs 2 lakh to Rs 50 crore to act as deterrent.

How did Nirav Modi pull off PNB fraud?

How did Nirav Modi pull off PNB fraud?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

Theoretically, Modi, who understood corporate finance, committed no crime by raising debt to fund a growing business. In fact, he did a tidy job of it, but his operation started to see the ground underneath it give way in January 2018. A fascinating excerpt from Pavan C Lall's Flawed: The Rise And Fall Of India's Diamond Mogul Nirav Modi.

US vs Huawei: What is the controversy all about?

US vs Huawei: What is the controversy all about?

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

One indictment accuses Huawei of trying to steal trade secrets from T-Mobile, and of promising bonuses to employees who collected confidential information on competitors. A second indictment claims the company worked to skirt US sanctions on Iran.

A case of cheating filed against Sarathkumar

A case of cheating filed against Sarathkumar

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

He has been accused of misappropriation of funds to the tune of Rs 1.65 crore.

Karti Chidambaram moves court after CBI issues 'look out circular'

Karti Chidambaram moves court after CBI issues 'look out circular'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

In his petition, Karti contended that the July 18 circular had been issued arbitrarily and without jurisdiction by the Foreigner Regional Registration Officer and The Bureau of Immigration under the Union home ministry at the behest of different agencies to prevent him from travelling abroad.

Hockey captain Sardar rubbishes sexual harassment charges against him

Hockey captain Sardar rubbishes sexual harassment charges against him

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

India hockey captain Sardar Singh is in deep trouble. A British hockey player has reportedly filed a written complaint against the 29-year-old accusing him of sexual harassment.

Why PNB scam didn't dent BJP's Northeast show

Why PNB scam didn't dent BJP's Northeast show

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

It appears that the BJP government has succeeded in managing the communication of the PNB scam in a manner that its adverse impact on its electoral fortunes is largely contained

First verdict in coal scam: Court convicts firm, 2 directors

First verdict in coal scam: Court convicts firm, 2 directors

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

This is the first coal scam case in which the special court has delivered its judgement.

ED seizes Rs 5,100cr assets of Nirav Modi, moves to revoke his passport

ED seizes Rs 5,100cr assets of Nirav Modi, moves to revoke his passport

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

As many as 17 locations in Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Jaipur and Surat were raided by the ED.

Nirav Modi to make another bail plea in UK court on May 8

Nirav Modi to make another bail plea in UK court on May 8

Rediff.com1 May 2019

His legal team, led by solicitor Anand Doobay, have previously offered one million pounds as security alongside an offer to meet stringent electronic tag restrictions on their client's movements, "akin to house arrest".

Insuring your home is a MUST!

Insuring your home is a MUST!

Rediff.com13 Sep 2017

Flooding this monsoon underscores the need to buy home insurance, says Tarun Mathur.

9 killed, 19 injured in shootout over land in UP

9 killed, 19 injured in shootout over land in UP

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

The land in the district's Ghorawal area earlier belonged to an IAS officer and he had sold it to village head Yagya Dutt, who wanted to take its possession, Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police O P Singh told PTI.

Nitish recommends CBI probe in scam which RJD alleged involves Sushil Modi

Nitish recommends CBI probe in scam which RJD alleged involves Sushil Modi

Rediff.com17 Aug 2017

RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav demanded the Bihar CM to sack his deputy and lodge a case against him and arrest him.

Petition urging Obama not to meet Modi had 85,000 fake signatures

Petition urging Obama not to meet Modi had 85,000 fake signatures

Rediff.com15 Aug 2014

Finding massive irregularity during "standard fraud checks", the White House has removed at least 85,000 signatures from an on-line petition which asked US President Barack Obama to cancel his planned meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi next month.

Nirav Modi to move 2nd bail plea in London on Friday

Nirav Modi to move 2nd bail plea in London on Friday

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

"He is expected to be produced before the court for a second bail application hearing on March 29," a court official in London confirmed on Tuesday.

BJP hails budget; old wine in new bottle, says Cong

BJP hails budget; old wine in new bottle, says Cong

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

In this year's budget, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman hiked tax on petrol and diesel, raised import duty on gold, levied additional surcharge on super rich and brought a tax on high value cash withdrawals as she sought to spur growth with reduction in corporate tax and sops to housing sector, startups and electric vehicles.

Relief for Kerala CPI-M: Vijayan no longer an accused in SNC-Lavalin case

Relief for Kerala CPI-M: Vijayan no longer an accused in SNC-Lavalin case

Rediff.com5 Nov 2013

In a major relief to Communist Party of India - Marxist state secretary Pinarayi Vijayan, a Central Bureau of Investigation Court in Thiruvananthapuram on Tuesday dropped him and five others from the list of accused in the SNC-Lavalin corruption case dating to mid-1990s when he was the power minister.

CBI conducts nationwide search against 'fake' docs

CBI conducts nationwide search against 'fake' docs

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

In a nationwide swoop, CBI on Thursday arrested six people possessing medical degrees from Russia and China and obtained recognition from Medical Council of India through allegedly fraudulent means.

May contest Lok Sabha polls if Congress permits: Digvijaya

May contest Lok Sabha polls if Congress permits: Digvijaya

Rediff.com29 Aug 2013

Congress general secretary Digvijay Singh on Thursday made it clear that he would not contest the Madhya Pradesh assembly elections, slated to be held later this year, but could contest the Lok Sabha elections if the party permits him.

Failed ATM withdrawals a concern: Ombudsman

Failed ATM withdrawals a concern: Ombudsman

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

Close to 29 per cent of all complaints received from customers is related to ATM, debit card and credit card payments

Mallya extradition case: Boost for CBI; next hearing on July 11

Mallya extradition case: Boost for CBI; next hearing on July 11

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

The judge confirmed that the bulk of the evidence submitted by the Indian authorities will be admissible

ITD freezes Cognizant's bank accounts on a Rs 2,500-crore dispute

ITD freezes Cognizant's bank accounts on a Rs 2,500-crore dispute

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

The allegations of DDT evasion is connected to some transactions the Indian entity has made while buying shares of the company from the Mauritius and US companies of Cognizant.

The man who is caught in the crossfire between Tata and Mistry

The man who is caught in the crossfire between Tata and Mistry

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

R Venkataramanan, the managing trustee of the Sir Dorabji Tata Trust who is responsible for all Tata-run trusts, prefers to keep a low profile but has emerged as a power centre in the group - with more clout than many established CEOs, says Dev Chatterjee.

Bain sues EY in US court for $60-mn loss in Lilliput

Bain sues EY in US court for $60-mn loss in Lilliput

Rediff.com14 Jun 2014

Bain alleges that it invested around $60 mn based on false financial statements that EY had audited and certified

Pakistan to deport National Geographic's 'Afghan Girl'

Pakistan to deport National Geographic's 'Afghan Girl'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

Sharbat Gula was also given a 15-day jail sentence and will have to pay a fine of Pakistani Rs 1,10,000.

Nirav Modi intends to appeal for bail in UK High Court

Nirav Modi intends to appeal for bail in UK High Court

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

The diamond merchant, who has been behind bars at HMP Wandsworth in south-west London ever since his first bail application was rejected on March 20, can apply for a high court bail appeal at any time until his next remand hearing on April 26.

Sebi relies on Sahara order to nail fraudsters

Sebi relies on Sahara order to nail fraudsters

Rediff.com23 Feb 2014

Citing the SC order in Sahara case, Sebi has passed orders against at least five companies and 21 individuals charged with collecting thousands of crores fraudulently

Nirav Modi fraud case: Original sin committed in UPA tenure, says Sitharaman

Nirav Modi fraud case: Original sin committed in UPA tenure, says Sitharaman

Rediff.com17 Feb 2018

Nirmala Sitharaman said Nirav Modi may have been able to run away from the country, but the government is taking action against him, and claimed that it will "surely nab him".

Companies turn to insurers to cover cyber crime liability

Companies turn to insurers to cover cyber crime liability

Rediff.com20 Jun 2013

Cyber crimes caused by the insured's employees also get covered under the policy but would exclude the actual perpetrator.

RBI starts scrutiny of nearly 3,000 private finance companies

RBI starts scrutiny of nearly 3,000 private finance companies

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

The central bank's move comes against the backdrop of the government efforts to crackdown on entities, that are illegally raising large amounts of money from the public.

He fought a bank and got back Rs 14 lakh

He fought a bank and got back Rs 14 lakh

Rediff.com9 Sep 2017

Thomas Ninad's bank account was defrauded of Rs 14 lakh under mysterious circumstances.

Bihar board 'topper' Ruby Rai arrested after appearing for re-test

Bihar board 'topper' Ruby Rai arrested after appearing for re-test

Rediff.com25 Jun 2016

She reportedly informed the board that she is not well and unable to appear for the re-exam.

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.

Mallya extradition: UK court asks India to submit Mumbai jail video

Mallya extradition: UK court asks India to submit Mumbai jail video

Rediff.com31 Jul 2018

Mallya said the allegations of money laundering and stealing money against him are 'completely false'.

How much does he know? Jaitley says on Rahul; Congress hits back

How much does he know? Jaitley says on Rahul; Congress hits back

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

The Congress said arrogance of the BJP has touched its zenith as it turned 'blind' to farm distress.

This college used strippers to lure students

This college used strippers to lure students

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

A Florida for-profit college hired exotic dancers as 'admissions officers' in order to lure young male students, according to allegations in a federal lawsuit filed in Miami.

Mallya's fate will be decided on December 10

Mallya's fate will be decided on December 10

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

The 62-year-old former Kingfisher Airline boss' defence team, led by Clare Montgomery, opened the day by branding the government of India's evidence presented in the case as "utterly unfounded".

Bhama lands in trouble!

Bhama lands in trouble!

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

The latest updates from the Malayalam film industry.