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Dawood's brother, 2 others booked for extortion

Dawood's brother, 2 others booked for extortion

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

Iqbal Kaskar and his two associates booked on charges of extortion on Tuesday.

Ex-US defence contractor jailed for sending tech drawings to India

Ex-US defence contractor jailed for sending tech drawings to India

Rediff.com15 Apr 2016

Robert, a resident of New Jersey, was charged with illegally exporting to India the military blueprints and technical drawings of parts used in some of the high-tech and sensitive hardware like F-15.

Banks, end KYC-account freeze nonsense

Banks, end KYC-account freeze nonsense

Rediff.com7 May 2021

While law-abiding customers are harassed for KYC and have to comply with endless paperwork even to open and close accounts, DHFL could easily open nearly 260,000 fake home-loan accounts, reveals Debashis Basu.

Soccer star Ronaldo denies rape accusations in tweet

Soccer star Ronaldo denies rape accusations in tweet

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

Cristiano Ronaldo on Tuesday denied rape allegations levelled against him, saying his conscience was clear and that he would calmly await the results of any investigation.

BJP alleges Pawar's role in Pune land scam

BJP alleges Pawar's role in Pune land scam

Rediff.com1 Apr 2011

Stepping up the attack on Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar, Leader of Opposition in Maharashtra assembly Eknath Khadse of Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday alleged that 326 acres of land in Pune was illegally handed over to a trust and Pawar's daughter and son-in-law own shares in a technology park, which will be build on a portion of that land.

Why India needs a Data Protection Law

Why India needs a Data Protection Law

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

'It's looking odds-on there won't be a data protection law before this edition of the Lok Sabha is dissolved.' 'This limbo has enabled all sorts of businesses that would be illegal in countries that do have data protection laws,' notes Devangshu Datta.

Terror funding: NIA files supplementary chargesheet

Terror funding: NIA files supplementary chargesheet

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

The case relates to alleged terror funding in 2017 in the valley and involves Jamaat-ud-Dawah (JuD) chief Hafiz Saeed, the 2008 Mumbai terror attack mastermind based in Pakistan.

Ban peacock feathers' trade, proposes Ramesh

Ban peacock feathers' trade, proposes Ramesh

Rediff.com10 May 2010

Union Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh on Monday announced a proposal to ban trade of peacock feathers to protect the national bird from illegal poaching and killing.

After Sonia's letter on IAS officer, SP to vote against Food Bill

After Sonia's letter on IAS officer, SP to vote against Food Bill

Rediff.com4 Aug 2013

A day after Sonia Gandhi's letter to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh asking the Centre to ensure that suspended Indian Administrative Service officer Durga Shakti Nagpal is not "unfairly treated", the Samajwadi Party flexed its muscle over the Food Security Bill.

'Unless Maria has powers of a superior officer, he can't supervise the Sheena case legally'

'Unless Maria has powers of a superior officer, he can't supervise the Sheena case legally'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

'The state government would have to divest the Mumbai police commissioner of the powers of this investigation. Mr Javed's power will have to be divested or withdrawn and then conferred on Mr Maria specific to this investigation.' 'If the government issues a notification to this effect, then it would be lawful. Whether it would be palatable to Ahmad Javed or not is another question.'

Pak to stay on terror financing 'grey list' till Feb 2021

Pak to stay on terror financing 'grey list' till Feb 2021

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

Pakistan failed to fulfil six of the 27 mandates so far as a result of which the country continues to be in the grey list of the FATF.

Virat Kohli bats for Number 44

Virat Kohli bats for Number 44

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

Virat Kohli calls for relocation of Jaipur elephant

Dawood's brother, aide held for extortion, assault

Dawood's brother, aide held for extortion, assault

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

Iqbal Kaskar and his associate were on Tuesday arrested on charges of extortion and assault

YES Bank fraud case: Cox & Kings top brass under ED lens

YES Bank fraud case: Cox & Kings top brass under ED lens

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

The probe agency found irregularities in loans amounting Rs 3,642 crore sanctioned by Yes Bank to the travel firm.

How to remove Delhi's smog

How to remove Delhi's smog

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

'It is time to think up a policy of incentivising farmers in the states around Delhi.' 'Let's say a farmer is given an incentive for not burning his crop stubble and instead handing over the task of incinerating the crop stubble to a State-run-or-funded community initiative.' 'The incentive can take the form of, say, fertilisers, or even direct cash transfers,' recommends Somasekhar Sundaresan.

Barcelona under investigation over Neymar deal

Barcelona under investigation over Neymar deal

Rediff.com15 Jan 2014

Barcelona's payment of 40 million euros to a company owned by Neymar's father as part of the Brazil forward's 57.1 million euros transfer fee is being investigated by Spanish state prosecutors for misappropriation of funds.

Mumbai attack mastermind Lakhvi challenges detention in Islamabad HC

Mumbai attack mastermind Lakhvi challenges detention in Islamabad HC

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi claims Pak government detained him on "illegal grounds".

Farmer sues Prez spouse in land grab case

Farmer sues Prez spouse in land grab case

Rediff.com1 Jul 2009

A farmer has accused President Pratibha Patil's husband Devisingh Shekhawat and five of her relatives of land grabbing. Kishor Madhavrao Bansod from Chandrapur (Khallar) village filed a petition before the court of Sub-Divisional Officer accusing Patil's kin of making illegal changes in land record.

Bombay HC refuses to hear co-op banks' plea against note ban

Bombay HC refuses to hear co-op banks' plea against note ban

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

"You (banks) can go get clarification from the apex court. If SC says there is no stay, then we will hear this matter. But till then it would not be proper for us to hear the petitions or grant any relief as the apex court is already seized of the issue," Justice Oka said.

'There is fear and dread in Kashmir'

'There is fear and dread in Kashmir'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2021

'This election was the first opportunity where Kashmiris told the world they do not agree with the Centre's policies and are unhappy about their disempowerment.'

Brought CAA to correct historical injustice: Modi

Brought CAA to correct historical injustice: Modi

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

Speaking at the Annual Prime Minister's National Cadet Corps Rally 2020, Modi said the problem in Jammu and Kashmir persisted since Independence and some families and political parties kept issues in the region "alive", as a result of which terrorism thrived there.

SC fixes 10 days for hearing of discrimination against women at religious places

SC fixes 10 days for hearing of discrimination against women at religious places

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

The court will consider issues related to entry of Muslim women into mosques, female genital mutilation in the Dawoodi Bohra Muslim community and barring of Parsi women, married to non-Parsi men, from the holy fire place at Agiary.

Trump declares national emergency to build border wall

Trump declares national emergency to build border wall

Rediff.com16 Feb 2019

Trump's move followed a rare show of bipartisanship on Thursday when legislators voted to fund large swaths of the government and avoid a repeat of the recent five-week government shutdown.

SC to hear plea against appointment of CBI's interim boss on Dec 9

SC to hear plea against appointment of CBI's interim boss on Dec 9

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

The petition alleged that the Centre took a series of steps in a 'completely mala fide, arbitrary and illegal manner to ensure that Asthana was given the charge of CBI director'.

Yediyurappa expands Cabinet, inducts 7 ministers

Yediyurappa expands Cabinet, inducts 7 ministers

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa on Wednesday expanded his 17-month old cabinet, inducting seven ministers, and indicated that excise minister H Nagesh would be dropped. Governor Vajubhai Vala administered the oath of office and secrecy to the ministers at a ceremony at the Raj Bhavan.

Myanmar: India's choices are limited

Myanmar: India's choices are limited

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

India cannot afford to adopt any coercive measures against the military even if it disapproves the military takeover, notes Dr Rajaram Panda.

Chhota Rajan, 3 others convicted in fake passport case

Chhota Rajan, 3 others convicted in fake passport case

Rediff.com24 Apr 2017

The court will on Tuesday hear arguments on the quantum of sentence to be awarded to the convicts.

Pak puts more curbs on Hafiz Saeed, Masood Azhar, Dawood Ibrahim

Pak puts more curbs on Hafiz Saeed, Masood Azhar, Dawood Ibrahim

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

Seeking to wriggle out of the FATF's grey list, Pakistan has imposed tough financial sanctions on 88 banned terror groups and their leaders, including Hafiz Saeed, Masood Azhar and Dawood Ibrahim, by ordering the seizure of all of their properties and freezing of bank accounts, a media report said.

Explained: Why cryptos are gaining currency globally

Explained: Why cryptos are gaining currency globally

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

Investors, including large corporations, view them as a potential hedge against uncertainty, and mainstream investment banks too are jumping into the game.

Adarsh scam: Devyani Khobragade likely to be chargesheeted

Adarsh scam: Devyani Khobragade likely to be chargesheeted

Rediff.com5 Apr 2014

The Central Bureau of Investigation is likely to file chargesheet against diplomat Devyani Khobragade and her father Uttam Khobragade in the Adarsh Housing scam for allegedly acquiring a flat on the basis of false affidavit.

'Shocked our conscience': HC summons UP officials in Hathras case

'Shocked our conscience': HC summons UP officials in Hathras case

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

Taking suo moto cognisance of the September 14 gang-rape and subsequent death of the teenager, the bench also ordered the Hathras district magistrate and senior superintendent of police to appear before it.

How music companies plan to curb piracy

How music companies plan to curb piracy

Rediff.com27 Apr 2009

IMI is close to launching a programme - Music Mobile Exchange (MMX) - mainly to curb mobile chip piracy which refers to downloading music from the web or illegally copying it from cassettes or CDs and then transferring it to mobile phones.

Yogi pats himself for UP's complete transformation, Opposition says it's all gas

Yogi pats himself for UP's complete transformation, Opposition says it's all gas

Rediff.com19 Sep 2021

Asserting that Uttar Pradesh has undergone a complete transformation under his government, chief minister Yogi Adityanath said on Sunday that there have been no riots since 2017, strict action has been taken against the mafia and the state is in the frontline of implementing welfare schemes, ensuring the ease of doing business and fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.

Pehlu Khan case: Court picks serious shortcomings in probe

Pehlu Khan case: Court picks serious shortcomings in probe

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

The additional district judge (ADJ) said one such loophole was that their names were not in the statements given by Pehlu Khan and other complainants.

The Chinese generals involved in Ladakh standoff

The Chinese generals involved in Ladakh standoff

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

General Zhao Zongqi is well known in India for having commanded the Chinese troops during the Dokalam episode. Zhao knows every inch and corner of the Indian border, at least the Eastern and Central sectors, including the Naku La area which witnessed fist-fights between Indian and Chinese troops in April/May. Claude Arpi introduces us to the PLA generals masterminding the Chinese aggression in Ladakh.

Move to change PMO Twitter handle irks BJP

Move to change PMO Twitter handle irks BJP

Rediff.com20 May 2014

A row erupted on Tuesday over the Prime Minister's Office moving to a new Twitter handle with all its contents just days before Narendra Modi takes charge, inviting an angry reaction from the Bharatiya Janata Party which termed the move "illegal and disgraceful".

'Stigma of being labelled as spy removed with SC judgment'

'Stigma of being labelled as spy removed with SC judgment'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2018

Narayanan said he suspected that vested interests were behind the 1994 case to deliberately delay India's cryogenic engine technology by at least 15 years.

Adityanath picks up pace in shunting babus, cops

Adityanath picks up pace in shunting babus, cops

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

Conscious that he will have to rely on the bureaucracy to deliver, Adityanath is changing the faces and rejiging the administration.

ED files chargesheet against Zakir Naik

ED files chargesheet against Zakir Naik

Rediff.com2 May 2019

The agency filed the prosecution complaint under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act before a special court in Mumbai and said Naik's "inflammatory speeches and lectures have inspired and incited a number of Muslim youths in India to commit unlawful activities and terrorist acts."

ED files money laundering case against Zakir Naik

ED files money laundering case against Zakir Naik

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

The Enforcement Directorate has registered a criminal case against controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik and his organisation IRF under money laundering laws.