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Sisodia, Satyendar Jain summoned over Rs 2,000 cr 'scam'

Sisodia, Satyendar Jain summoned over Rs 2,000 cr 'scam'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

The summons come after an FIR was registered by the ACB on April 30 based on allegations of financial irregularities to the tune of Rs 2,000 crore in the construction of over 12,000 classrooms or semi-permanent structures in Delhi government schools.

Mahayuti to drop ministers facing graft charges: Sena leader

Mahayuti to drop ministers facing graft charges: Sena leader

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

A broad consensus has emerged among top Bharatiya Janata Party leaders and other Mahayuti allies to drop ministers facing serious allegations of corruption in the new government, a Shiv Sena leader said on Tuesday.

Irony that Kejriwal who was part of anti-graft movement...: Hazare

Irony that Kejriwal who was part of anti-graft movement...: Hazare

Rediff.com23 Mar 2024

Hazare in a statement accused Kejriwal of betraying the trust of crores of countrymen and rued that political ambitions destroyed the 2011 anti-corruption movement.

Raj MLA held for accepting bribe to drop questions in assembly

Raj MLA held for accepting bribe to drop questions in assembly

Rediff.com4 May 2025

Bharat Adivasi Party MLA Jaikrishn Patel was arrested by the Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) of Rajasthan on Sunday for allegedly taking a bribe of Rs 20 lakh to drop three questions in the state Assembly. The ACB claims to have audio and video evidence to prove that the MLA had demanded and taken the bribe. The party has said it will take action against the MLA if his involvement is found.

PSG's Champions League dream back on track

PSG's Champions League dream back on track

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

The Qatari-owned French club have never won the Champions League despite massive spending down the years on the likes of Kylian Mbappe and South American duo Lionel Messi and Neymar.

Hardik reveals how MI carried out SRH demolition job

Hardik reveals how MI carried out SRH demolition job

Rediff.com24 Apr 2025

Realised that captaincy sometimes is about instincts: Pandya

Andhra intelligence ex-chief held in Mumbai actress harassment case

Andhra intelligence ex-chief held in Mumbai actress harassment case

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

Former intelligence chief PSR Anjaneyulu has been arrested in connection with a case involving the alleged harassment of Mumbai-based actor-model Kadambari Narendra Kumar Jethwani. Anjaneyulu is one of the three IPS officers who are under suspension for allegedly "hastily arresting" and "harassing" Jethwani without proper investigation in a case filed against her during the erstwhile YSRCP regime. The arrest comes after a complaint filed by Jethwani against the alleged harassment, and the subsequent investigation revealed the involvement of several IPS officers. This case highlights the ongoing scrutiny of officials from the previous YSRCP government by the current TDP-led government.

The Kannada Film That Trumps Adolescence

The Kannada Film That Trumps Adolescence

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

The unspoken subject of Mithya is violence, and the big zinger here is our recognition that the movie is showing us the makings of a juvenile delinquent -- perhaps the finest since Truffaut unleashed his Antoine Doinel, applauds Sreehari Nair.

Bank of America hit by graft charge on India stock deals

Bank of America hit by graft charge on India stock deals

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

Bank of America has been hit by a whistleblower complaint that its officials in Asia had shared "non-public information" with investors "before the bank sold hundreds of millions of dollars of stock", reports the Wall Street Journal.

'AAP drowned due to liquor policy'

'AAP drowned due to liquor policy'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

'AAP lost as it failed to understand the need to serve people selflessly and took the wrong path. Money took the front seat which dented AAP's image, leading to its defeat'

Punjab minister quits months after graft allegations

Punjab minister quits months after graft allegations

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

Sarari has resigned from the cabinet of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, confirmed a senior leader of the ruling AAP.

Eminent cardiac surgeon Dr KM Cherian dies at 80

Eminent cardiac surgeon Dr KM Cherian dies at 80

Rediff.com26 Jan 2025

Eminent cardiac surgeon Dr K M Cherian, who performed the country's first coronary artery bypass surgery about 50 years ago, has passed away. The veteran surgeon, in his 80s, died in Bengaluru on Saturday after reportedly collapsing during a function. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin have expressed their condolences, recognizing Dr Cherian's contributions to cardiology. Dr Cherian, who founded the Frontier Lifeline hospital in Chennai, was a recipient of the Padma Shri award.

SC says 2014 ruling removing graft shield for babus to have retrospective effect

SC says 2014 ruling removing graft shield for babus to have retrospective effect

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

A five-judge Constitution bench headed by Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul, in a unanimous verdict, ruled that its 2014 verdict, which had struck down a provision of the Delhi Special Police Establishment (DSPE) Act, 1946 providing immunity to such officers in graft cases, will have retrospective effect.

Soccer coach jailed for 20 years in China

Soccer coach jailed for 20 years in China

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

Former Everton midfielder and national team coach Li Tie was sentenced to 20 years in prison for giving and receiving bribes.

Bengal guv opens anti-graft cell in Raj Bhavan; Mamata cries interference

Bengal guv opens anti-graft cell in Raj Bhavan; Mamata cries interference

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

The governor had opened a 'Peace Room' at the Raj Bhavan to address violence-related complaints from people in districts during the recently held panchayat elections.

'Dr Singh wanted to be treated in India, not abroad'

'Dr Singh wanted to be treated in India, not abroad'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2024

"Dr Manmohan Singh, soon after becoming the prime minister, had himself carried a small table for us to have tea comfortably at his Safdarjung Lane residence instead of asking his house help," Dr Srinath Reddy, who was the chairperson of the PM's medical panel, recalled.

Did Muslims Turn Their Backs On Kejriwal?

Did Muslims Turn Their Backs On Kejriwal?

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

The Delhi assembly results have underscored that a section of Arvind Kejriwal's committed supporters abandoned him because they were let down by his refusal to take a stand on crucial issues that impinge on the security and Constitutionally enshrined rights of the people, notes Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.

CBI books second-biggest poll bond buyer Megha in Rs 315-cr graft case

CBI books second-biggest poll bond buyer Megha in Rs 315-cr graft case

Rediff.com13 Apr 2024

Megha Engineering had emerged as the second-biggest buyer of electoral bonds and donated the highest amount of about Rs 586 crore to the Bharatiya Janata Party, according to the data released by the Election Commission on March 21.

Jolt to another TN minister as, HC orders trial in graft case

Jolt to another TN minister as, HC orders trial in graft case

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

The trial court shall, as far as practicable, conduct trial from day to day, and complete the same on or before July 31, 2024, the judge added.

Markram backs South Africa to qualify for WTC final

Markram backs South Africa to qualify for WTC final

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

South Africa are confident they can chase down a spot in next year's World Test Championship final, even if they must win four of their remaining five Tests in the current two-year cycle

It Wasn't Wise To Underestimate Manmohan Singh

It Wasn't Wise To Underestimate Manmohan Singh

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

There was more to him than he let on, asserts Aditi Phadnis.

TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu arrested in graft case

TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu arrested in graft case

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

Telugu Desam Party chief Chandrababu Naidu was arrested in Nandyala, Andhra Pradesh on Saturday morning in a case of alleged corruption, the Andhra Pradesh Police said.

Sunita or Atishi? AAP leaders go into huddle to pick Delhi CM

Sunita or Atishi? AAP leaders go into huddle to pick Delhi CM

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

Kejriwal's unexpected announcement kicked up a strong buzz over the names of his wife Sunita and his ministers Atishi and Gopal Rai as his possible replacement.

Ex-Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia gets renewed passport

Ex-Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia gets renewed passport

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

Bangladesh's former prime minister Khaleda Zia, who was released from jail after the ouster of her arch-rival Sheikh Hasina, has received a renewed passport, her party said on Wednesday.

Assam House rocked over graft allegations against CM's wife

Assam House rocked over graft allegations against CM's wife

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

The issue was first raised by Congress MLA Kamalakhya Dey Purkayastha during Question Hour, when he asked Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Jogen Mohan if the land in the Kaliabor area was allotted under the state's 'Basundhara' scheme.

CBI files FIR over actor Vishal's censor board graft charge

CBI files FIR over actor Vishal's censor board graft charge

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

The CBI has lodged an FIR against three persons and unidentified officials of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) over the allegations of actor Vishal that he had to pay Rs 6.5 lakh to get a certificate for his film Mark Antony, officials said on Thursday.

Not anger or revenge but love and peace will rebuild Bangladesh: Zia

Not anger or revenge but love and peace will rebuild Bangladesh: Zia

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

A day after her release from house arrest, Bangladesh's former prime minister and Bangladesh National Party (BNP) chairperson Khaleda Zia on Wednesday thanked the people of the country for their 'struggle to make possible the impossible' and said it is not 'anger' or 'revenge' but 'love and peace' which will rebuild the nation.

2024's 10 Best OTT Films

2024's 10 Best OTT Films

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

The top 10 films of the year may not be great by themselves but they stand out amidst the other OTT releases.

Revealed! What Arvind Kejriwal's future plans are

Revealed! What Arvind Kejriwal's future plans are

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

Arvind Kerjiwal, who resigned as Delhi chief minister on Tuesday, is likely to focus on galvanising the AAP cadres and rebuilding trust among the people before the assembly polls, a senior functionary said.

After 6 years, CBI closes graft case against ex-minister Jayanthi Natarajan

After 6 years, CBI closes graft case against ex-minister Jayanthi Natarajan

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

After six years of probe, the Central Bureau of Investigation filed the closure report before a special court last week as it could not find enough evidence in the case to proceed with prosecution, the officials said.

Why Gambhir faces tough transition with aging stars

Why Gambhir faces tough transition with aging stars

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

For India's current head coach, the Test series defeat against New Zealand at home, a first in 12 years and after 18 victories on the trot, would be a bitter pill to swallow.

Sunita or Atishi, who will replace Kejriwal as Delhi CM?

Sunita or Atishi, who will replace Kejriwal as Delhi CM?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2024

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's unexpected announcement to resign after two days kicked up a strong buzz on Sunday over the names of his wife Sunita and his ministers Atishi and Gopal Rai as his possible replacement.

IAS officer Puja Khedkar's mother arrested for brandishing gun

IAS officer Puja Khedkar's mother arrested for brandishing gun

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

Police had launched a search for Manorama and her husband Dilip Khedkar after a video surfaced showing her allegedly threatening some persons with a gun over a land dispute at Dhadwali village in Pune's Mulshi tehsil.

Hand over Sheikh Hasina to B'desh to face trial: BNP to India

Hand over Sheikh Hasina to B'desh to face trial: BNP to India

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

Talking to reporters after placing a wreath at the grave of former president and BNP founder Zia-ur Rahman in the city, Fakhrul said India is seemingly not keeping its commitment towards democracy by providing shelter to her.

Kejriwal's shocker elicits mixed response from allies, opponents

Kejriwal's shocker elicits mixed response from allies, opponents

Rediff.com15 Sep 2024

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's unexpected announcement on Sunday that he will resign after two days drew mixed reactions from parties, with some saying it was a compulsion due to bail restrictions on his functioning and others hailing it as a right call to go back to the people.

Boxer Khelif is a victim of power struggle, says coach

Boxer Khelif is a victim of power struggle, says coach

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

The IOC says the IBA is a discredited organisation, mired in financial opaqueness and compromised by ties to the Russian leadership.

Murder case filed against Sheikh Hasina

Murder case filed against Sheikh Hasina

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

A murder case has been filed against Bangladesh's ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina and six others over the death of a grocery shop owner during last month's violent clashes that led to the fall of her government, media reports said on Tuesday.

Pilot vs Gehlot reignites in Rajasthan over graft cases

Pilot vs Gehlot reignites in Rajasthan over graft cases

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

Pilot's demand to order a probe and take action in the alleged mining scam during the previous BJP government and other corruption allegations was supported by state cabinet minister Pratap Singh Khachariyawas.

Truth will prevail, says Kejriwal on graft charges by Mishra

Truth will prevail, says Kejriwal on graft charges by Mishra

Rediff.com8 May 2017

Mishra accused Kejriwal of accepting Rs 2 crore from health minister Satyendar Jain.

Dr Panda's 10 Tips For A Healthy Heart

Dr Panda's 10 Tips For A Healthy Heart

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

Dr Ramakanta Panda, one of the world's leading heart surgeons and the chairman and chief cardiac surgeon at Mumbai's Asian Heart Institute, recommends simple things you can do every day to keep your heart healthy.