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Kanpur Police Nab Mastermind Of Rs 3,200 Crore Fake Firm Racket

Kanpur Police Nab Mastermind Of Rs 3,200 Crore Fake Firm Racket

Rediff.com7 May 2026

Police in Kanpur have arrested a suspected mastermind behind a network of fake firms, forged documents, and suspected hawala transactions worth over Rs 3,200 crore.

US Group Claims Unfairness In Rajasthan Royals Ownership Bid

US Group Claims Unfairness In Rajasthan Royals Ownership Bid

Rediff.com5 May 2026

A US-based consortium led by Kal Somani has expressed disappointment and alleged an unfair bidding process after losing the Rajasthan Royals ownership bid to Lakshmi Mittal's group.

Ex-Company Officials Get Jail Term In IDBI Fraud Case

Ex-Company Officials Get Jail Term In IDBI Fraud Case

Rediff.com4 May 2026

A Delhi court has sentenced three former officials of a company to four years in jail for defrauding the Industrial Development Bank of India (IDBI). The court emphasised that leniency would undermine the justice system and public confidence in the law.

Oil Price Surge, FII Outflows Drag Indian Stock Markets Lower

Oil Price Surge, FII Outflows Drag Indian Stock Markets Lower

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty experienced declines due to a sharp rally in crude oil prices, continuous foreign fund outflows, and geopolitical uncertainties. Regulatory developments in the banking sector, particularly the implementation of the Expected Credit Loss (ECL) framework, also contributed to the selling pressure.

Gujarat ATS nabs two in 'Ghazwa-E-Hind' conspiracy

Gujarat ATS nabs two in 'Ghazwa-E-Hind' conspiracy

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

The Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) has arrested two individuals for allegedly conspiring to wage war against the country by radicalising individuals through social media and planning to establish 'Ghazwa-e-Hind'.

'Equity Investing In Good Shape And Fashionable As Ever!'

'Equity Investing In Good Shape And Fashionable As Ever!'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

'In India's case, an extended earnings slowdown accompanied by rich valuations have dimmed returns since late 2024.'

Nida Khan forced ST victim to wear burqa, adopt Muslim name: Prosecution

Nida Khan forced ST victim to wear burqa, adopt Muslim name: Prosecution

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

A court in Maharashtra's Nashik district on Monday fixed May 2 for giving its verdict on the anticipatory bail plea filed by TCS employee Nida Khan, an accused in a case related to alleged sexual harassment and forcible religious conversion at the IT firm's local unit.

Enforcement Directorate Searches Kolkata Police Officer's Premises

Enforcement Directorate Searches Kolkata Police Officer's Premises

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

The Enforcement Directorate conducted raids at the premises of Kolkata Police Deputy Commissioner Shantanu Sinha Biswas and a local businessman as part of a money laundering probe against an alleged criminal and his linked syndicate.

Why Modi Empowered ED To Tackle Financial Crimes

Why Modi Empowered ED To Tackle Financial Crimes

Rediff.com1 May 2026

Union Minister Pankaj Chaudhary stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi strengthened the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to combat financial crimes like money laundering and corruption, dismissing allegations of it being used to target political opponents.

Rs 7 Crore GST Fraud Uncovered In Pilibhit

Rs 7 Crore GST Fraud Uncovered In Pilibhit

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

Police in Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh, have uncovered a GST fraud involving the misuse of a GST ID to misappropriate approximately Rs 7 crore. The investigation revealed 13 fake firms allegedly used to generate bogus bills.

Adityanath Accuses TMC of Pushing West Bengal into 'Identity Crisis'

Adityanath Accuses TMC of Pushing West Bengal into 'Identity Crisis'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath criticised the TMC, alleging corruption and 'mafia rule' have created an 'identity crisis' in West Bengal. He urged voters to support the BJP in the upcoming elections, promising a 'double-engine' government for development.

Delhi Men Arrested Over Fake Online Trading Scheme

Delhi Men Arrested Over Fake Online Trading Scheme

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

Two men have been arrested in Delhi for allegedly defrauding a resident of Rs 2 lakh through a fake online trading scheme.

RBI Simplifies E-Mandate Rules For Reissued Cards

RBI Simplifies E-Mandate Rules For Reissued Cards

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

The Reserve Bank of India has updated its e-mandate framework, allowing card issuers to map existing mandates to reissued cards and clarifying rules around transaction limits and customer grievance redressal.

Punjab Minister Arora In ED Custody Over Money Laundering Allegations

Punjab Minister Arora In ED Custody Over Money Laundering Allegations

Rediff.com10 May 2026

A special PMLA court in Gurugram has remanded Punjab Industries Minister Sanjeev Arora in Enforcement Directorate's custody for a week in an alleged Rs 100-crore GST fraud-linked money laundering case.

Odisha Man Forced To Carry Sister's Skeleton: Inquiry Ordered

Odisha Man Forced To Carry Sister's Skeleton: Inquiry Ordered

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

An administrative inquiry has been ordered after a man in Odisha's Keonjhar district was allegedly forced to carry his sister's skeleton to a bank as proof of death to withdraw money. The BJD has alleged further mistreatment, claiming he was made to walk 3 km to re-bury the remains.

Allahabad HC Issues Guidelines For Trials In Absentia

Allahabad HC Issues Guidelines For Trials In Absentia

Rediff.com7 May 2026

The Allahabad High Court has issued a detailed procedure for conducting criminal trials in the absence of proclaimed offenders, as per section 356 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, aiming to ensure speedy justice.

'One Operation Sindoor Won't End Terror'

'One Operation Sindoor Won't End Terror'

Rediff.com10 May 2026

'India's security challenges are no longer confined to the Line of Control or the Line of Actual Control.'
'They also span cyber networks, economic systems, information warfare, technology ecosystems, maritime routes, and internal social cohesion.'

Paytm Shifts to Majority Indian Ownership Amidst Rising Investor Confidence

Paytm Shifts to Majority Indian Ownership Amidst Rising Investor Confidence

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

One 97 Communications Ltd, operating under the Paytm brand, has transitioned to a majority Indian-owned and controlled company, reflecting increased domestic investor confidence and improved financial performance.

ED Attaches 159 Crore Assets in West Bengal Coal Pilferage Case

ED Attaches 159 Crore Assets in West Bengal Coal Pilferage Case

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

The Enforcement Directorate has attached assets worth 159 crore in connection with a money laundering investigation related to illegal coal mining in West Bengal. The case involves alleged pilferage and implicates various entities, including the political consultancy firm I-PAC.

CBI Files Chargesheet in Rs 23 Crore Digital Arrest Scam

CBI Files Chargesheet in Rs 23 Crore Digital Arrest Scam

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

The CBI has filed a chargesheet against a man accused of defrauding a retired banker of Rs 23 crore in a sophisticated digital arrest scam involving impersonation of law enforcement and judicial authorities.

Why Modi Gave More Powers To The Enforcement Directorate

Why Modi Gave More Powers To The Enforcement Directorate

Rediff.com1 May 2026

Union Minister Pankaj Chaudhary stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi strengthened the Enforcement Directorate to combat financial crimes like money laundering and corruption, dismissing allegations of it being used to target political opponents.

Why Cannes' Pick Amma Ariyan Is A Haunting Masterpiece

Why Cannes' Pick Amma Ariyan Is A Haunting Masterpiece

Rediff.com12 May 2026

John Abraham's 1986 film Amma Ariyan, now heading to the 2026 Cannes film festival, remains one of Malayalam cinema's most politically charged and unsettling masterpieces.

Rs 50 Lakh Looted From SBI Branch In Surat

Rs 50 Lakh Looted From SBI Branch In Surat

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

A gang of armed robbers targeted a State Bank of India branch in Surat, Gujarat, looting Rs 50 lakh in cash after threatening staff and customers.

Revealed! Nirmalaji's 'Dharam Sankat'...

Revealed! Nirmalaji's 'Dharam Sankat'...

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

'Whether you will bring this down and cause hurt to senior citizens, who are probably living on that little interest rate that they earn out of it... But equally, if I just look at the kitty of the National Small Savings Fund, it is from that same kitty that I'm borrowing.'

Crucial Tata Trusts Board Meeting On May 8

Crucial Tata Trusts Board Meeting On May 8

Rediff.com4 May 2026

The top agenda of the meeting includes a review of Tata Trusts representation on the Tata Sons board.

Preferential Equity Listings Hit Record High in FY26 Amid Market Volatility

Preferential Equity Listings Hit Record High in FY26 Amid Market Volatility

Rediff.com5 May 2026

Preferential equity listings in India reached an unprecedented 1,307 in FY26, marking a 33% increase from the previous year and reflecting a strategic choice for companies during market volatility.

Indian Markets Extend Losses as Crude Oil Breaches $100 Amid US-Iran Standoff

Indian Markets Extend Losses as Crude Oil Breaches $100 Amid US-Iran Standoff

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

Indian stock markets experienced a second consecutive day of losses, with the Sensex tumbling 852 points, as crude oil prices surpassed USD 100 per barrel due to stalled US-Iran negotiations and escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia.

India Calls For Stronger Accountability In Rapid Urban Transformation

India Calls For Stronger Accountability In Rapid Urban Transformation

Rediff.com7 May 2026

Comptroller and Auditor General of India K Sanjay Murthy highlighted the need for stronger accountability systems to support India's urban transformation and sustainable mobility push at the BRICS Supreme Audit Institutions Leaders' Summit in Bengaluru.

Nurses Extortion Case: Four Held in Imphal, Funds and Weapon Seized

Nurses Extortion Case: Four Held in Imphal, Funds and Weapon Seized

Rediff.com15 Mar 2026

Police in Imphal have arrested four individuals for extorting contractual nurses at the Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences (JNIMS). The arrests followed an FIR lodged by the victims, leading to the seizure of a substantial amount of money and a pistol.

M&M refines supply chain strategy to counter global disruptions

M&M refines supply chain strategy to counter global disruptions

Rediff.com7 May 2026

Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) is implementing a comprehensive, multi-layered strategy to fortify its supply chains against geopolitical volatility, logistical challenges, and regulatory risks, drawing lessons from recent global disruptions.

'Vijay Not Only Had Star Power. He Had Timing'

'Vijay Not Only Had Star Power. He Had Timing'

Rediff.com13 May 2026

'Vijay entered politics at a much better age compared to Rajnikanth and Kamal Haasan. His fans are young and he has at least 2-3 decades ahead of him.'

Why Supreme Court Deferred Hearing In Anil Ambani Group Fraud Case

Why Supreme Court Deferred Hearing In Anil Ambani Group Fraud Case

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

The Supreme Court has deferred the hearing on a PIL alleging large-scale banking fraud involving the Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group and its firms to May 8.

Why Akhilesh Yadav Accuses BJP Of Injustice In Ghazipur Case

Why Akhilesh Yadav Accuses BJP Of Injustice In Ghazipur Case

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav has accused the BJP government of mistreating his party workers in Ghazipur, following allegations of sexual assault and murder of a 17-year-old girl. Yadav also criticised the police investigation and announced financial assistance to the victim's family.

UK raises terror threat level to severe after London stabbings

UK raises terror threat level to severe after London stabbings

Rediff.com1 May 2026

The UK's terror threat level has been raised to 'severe', meaning an attack is highly likely, following antisemitic stabbings in north-west London and a rise in broader Islamist and extreme right-wing terrorist threats.

Why Abhishek Banerjee Accuses BJP Of False Promises

Why Abhishek Banerjee Accuses BJP Of False Promises

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee criticised the BJP for not fulfilling its promises, highlighting the continuation of West Bengal's welfare schemes and challenging the BJP to match them in their ruled states.

ED Investigates Punjab Realty Groups Over Fraud Allegations

ED Investigates Punjab Realty Groups Over Fraud Allegations

Rediff.com8 May 2026

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted searches at multiple locations in Punjab and Chandigarh, including premises linked to an alleged associate of a Punjab Aam Aadmi Party functionary, as part of a money laundering probe against two realty groups accused of fraudulent land use changes and investor fraud.

ED Conducts Raids In Punjab Over Realty Fraud Case

ED Conducts Raids In Punjab Over Realty Fraud Case

Rediff.com7 May 2026

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted searches at multiple locations in Punjab and Chandigarh, including premises linked to an official in the CMO, as part of a money laundering probe against realty groups accused of fraudulent land use changes and investor fraud.

ED Raids Punjab Police DIG, Seizes Crores In Money Laundering Probe

ED Raids Punjab Police DIG, Seizes Crores In Money Laundering Probe

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has seized Rs 1.4 crore and incriminating documents during raids related to money laundering against suspended Punjab Police DIG H S Bhullar and his associates.

Odisha tribal man carries sister's skeleton to bank to withdraw Rs 19,300

Odisha tribal man carries sister's skeleton to bank to withdraw Rs 19,300

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

A tribal man in Odisha's Keonjhar district brought the skeleton of his dead sister to a bank to withdraw money deposited in her name after bank officials insisted on the account holder's presence.

Will Your Retirement Money Last?

Will Your Retirement Money Last?

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

A systematic withdrawal plan doesn't drain wealth, poor planning does. Ramalingam Kalirajan explains the truth behind systematic withdrawal plans