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Two bogus traders and an innocent exchange

Two bogus traders and an innocent exchange

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

If at all it was some great strategy, the delay has only helped the person they eventually arrested.

Madoff spent nearly $1 mn on lobbying

Madoff spent nearly $1 mn on lobbying

Rediff.com16 Mar 2009

Financier Bernard Madoff, in jail now, had shelled out nearly $ 1 million towards lobbying and in campaign contributions, of which a large part went to the Democrats, a US research group has said.

Saradha Group to face prosecution for running ponzi schemes

Saradha Group to face prosecution for running ponzi schemes

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

The agency, which looks into white collar crimes and violations of companies law, investigated more than 60 companies in this regard.

Mahindra did not anticipate legal hurdles after Satyam buy

Mahindra did not anticipate legal hurdles after Satyam buy

Rediff.com27 Aug 2014

In June last year, Tech Mahindra completed acquisition of Mahindra Satyam -- erstwhile Satyam Computer Services -- to become India's fifth largest software services firm. Mahindra is also the Chairman of Tech Mahindra.

Yes Bank founder Rana Kapoor sent to custody till Mar 11

Yes Bank founder Rana Kapoor sent to custody till Mar 11

Rediff.com8 Mar 2020

The Enforcement Directorate arrested Yes Bank founder Rana Kapoor under money-laundering charges in Mumbai in the early hours of Sunday, officials said. The banker was held under the provision of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) around 3 am as he was allegedly not cooperating in the probe, they said.

SC dismisses Nimesh Kampani's bail plea

SC dismisses Nimesh Kampani's bail plea

Rediff.com4 May 2009

A Supreme Court Bench headed by Justice Altamas Kabir on Monday dismissed the bail plea of investment banker Nimesh Kampani.

Afridi's shocking claims about 2010 spot-fixing scandal

Afridi's shocking claims about 2010 spot-fixing scandal

Rediff.com4 May 2019

Says he knew of SMS exchanges between bookmaker and players before the scam broke out

Tough law against illegal deposits

Tough law against illegal deposits

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

'People who have unaccounted money often park it in unregulated deposit schemes.' 'Curbing illegal deposit-raising activity will also carry forward the government's drive against black money.'

In Oman, PM Modi slams Congress for misgovernance

In Oman, PM Modi slams Congress for misgovernance

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

The PM held wide-ranging talks with the Sultan of Oman and signed eight agreements, including pacts on cooperation in the field of defence, health and tourism.

Summons for Birla: CII warns of uncertainty among investors

Summons for Birla: CII warns of uncertainty among investors

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Birla and former Coal Secretary P C Parakh were summoned.

Chidambaram denied anticipatory bail; CBI, ED teams visit his home

Chidambaram denied anticipatory bail; CBI, ED teams visit his home

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

The Central Bureau of Investigation had registered an FIR on May 15, 2017 alleging irregularities in the Foreign Investment Promotion Board clearance granted to the media group for receiving overseas funds of Rs 305 crore in 2007 during Chidambaram's tenure as finance minister.

The telecom mess has just got messier

The telecom mess has just got messier

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

'Tinkering will not do. Merely staggering spectrum dues comes nowhere near solving the problem,' cautions Rahul Khullar.

Chopper case: Ex-IAF chief, 2 others sent to jail till Dec 30

Chopper case: Ex-IAF chief, 2 others sent to jail till Dec 30

Rediff.com17 Dec 2016

After the agency's submission, all the three accused moved their bail applications, which will be heard on December 21 as the CBI sought time to reply to the applications.

Price sensitivity issues dog PNB's fraud disclosures

Price sensitivity issues dog PNB's fraud disclosures

Rediff.com18 Mar 2018

The challenge before the management is ensuring simultaneous disclosure of key information to stock exchanges and investigating agencies.

ED issues summons to Karti Chidambaram

ED issues summons to Karti Chidambaram

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

Officials said the agency had issued a notice to Karti to present himself in person or through an authorised representative and submit personal financial documents and those related to a firm this week.

Blockchain and crypto: Three key trends to watch out for

Blockchain and crypto: Three key trends to watch out for

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

'A key trend that one should expect to see is tonnes of failures.' 'Several blockchain-focused companies will fail.'

Cops on lookout for 'absconding' Janardhan Reddy in a ponzi scheme case

Cops on lookout for 'absconding' Janardhan Reddy in a ponzi scheme case

Rediff.com7 Nov 2018

Reddy, a minister during the previous BJP rule, had been arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation in 2011 over alleged multi-crore illegal mining scam and granted bail three years later.

India, US to work together to combat terror funding

India, US to work together to combat terror funding

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

To combat terror financing, India and the US committed to work together to check illicit money transfers.

More skeletons stumble out of Il&FS closet

More skeletons stumble out of Il&FS closet

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

What ex-IL&FS top brass got for loans? Foreign trips, private jets and chopper rides.

'Like any great leader, Modi demands performance'

'Like any great leader, Modi demands performance'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

'We are making a transition from governance to campaign mode.' 'The speed of execution is picking up,' says Union Minister Jayant Sinha.

Budget issues for Kolkata's football big guns

Budget issues for Kolkata's football big guns

Rediff.com15 Jun 2013

The two giants of Indian football, Mohun Bagan and East Bengal, are facing turbulent times. On the pitch, East Bengal finished a respectable third in the 2012-13 I-League season, while Mohun Bagan finished a disappointing tenth.

Modi government making calibrated bid to weaken democracy: Manmohan Singh

Modi government making calibrated bid to weaken democracy: Manmohan Singh

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

"The rule of law is under attack. History shall never forgive our present generation if the situation is not changed," the former PM said.

Raje illegally occupying Dholpur Palace: Cong claims, BJP denies

Raje illegally occupying Dholpur Palace: Cong claims, BJP denies

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

Congress on Monday accused Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhra Raje of "forcible, illegal occupation" of the Dholpur Palace along with Lalit Modi through a private company.

Cong alleges Doval's son started hedge fund after note ban

Cong alleges Doval's son started hedge fund after note ban

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh also asked the RBI to make public details of FDI inflows from Cayman islands since demonetisation.

Of Modi, Trump and the rise of crony populism

Of Modi, Trump and the rise of crony populism

Rediff.com9 Sep 2018

India's real risk is not that crony populism would fail, but that it would succeed, consolidating a path that is fundamentally a trap, both in terms of social inequalities and long-term growth, says Michael Walton.

'The financial system is shaken, but safe'

'The financial system is shaken, but safe'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

Tamal Bandyopadhyay, columnist and author of several books like From Lehman to Demonetisation: A Decade of Disruptions and Sahara: The Untold Story, tells Rediff.com why Yes Bank depositors should not panic and the current crisis at India's fifth largest private lender does not pose any systemic risk.

Few fund raising options that can help Modi govt

Few fund raising options that can help Modi govt

Rediff.com20 Dec 2014

Modi government must fix policy paralysis.

AAP win: What impact will it have on ecommerce

AAP win: What impact will it have on ecommerce

Rediff.com11 Feb 2015

Recently, e-commerce firms have been under the lens for tax violation.

Uncertain times: Should you buy gold now?

Uncertain times: Should you buy gold now?

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

Not only is gold a hedge against currency depreciation, rising crude prices and uncertainty, it is up 7 per cent (in dollar terms) in the past 12 months, says Devangshu Datta.

Will BJP oust Nitish after the poll?

Will BJP oust Nitish after the poll?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

'Maybe the BJP believes, in the post-poll scenario, it will have the might to foist, anybody endorsed by the RSS, upon Bihar,' observes Mohammad Sajjad.

Chidambaram's CBI custody extended till Sept 2

Chidambaram's CBI custody extended till Sept 2

Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

He has already been subjected to custodial interrogation by the CBI for eight days since his arrest on August 21, after the Delhi high court on August 20 dismissed his anticipatory bail plea.

Don't rush to buy PSU bank stocks yet

Don't rush to buy PSU bank stocks yet

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

'Investors should not commit fresh money to these stocks right now, unless they can hold for the next three to four years.'

What went wrong for Videocon

What went wrong for Videocon

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

Blind spots of the company were two-fold - managing cash flow and investments to upgrade technology and continue research and development.

JVG Group boss arrested

JVG Group boss arrested

Rediff.com17 Aug 2005

Vijay Kumar Sharma, the alleged mastermind behind one of the country's biggest and most widespread cheating cases, the JVG Group scam involving nearly Rs 500 crore (Rs 5 billion), was arrested in New Delhi.

Karti Chidambaram summoned in money laundering case

Karti Chidambaram summoned in money laundering case

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

The probe pertains to firms identified as Advantage Strategic Consulting Private Limited and Chess Global Advisory Services Pvt Ltd, where Karti had been a director

Choosing a broker: Do's and Don'ts

Choosing a broker: Do's and Don'ts

Rediff.com17 Sep 2004

As much as stock selection is a systematic and an extremely essential aspect to equity investing, so is choosing the right broker.

Sebi debars Ketan Parekh, entities for 14 years

Sebi debars Ketan Parekh, entities for 14 years

Rediff.com17 Dec 2003

The Securities and Exchange Board of India has debarred stock brokers Ketan Parekh and Kartik K Parekh and seven of their entities from trading in the market for 14 years after finding their involvement in the 2001 stock market scam.

How Rose Valley siphoned investors' money

How Rose Valley siphoned investors' money

Rediff.com10 May 2015

ED probe finds funds were ploughed into group's jewellery, entertainment and hospitality businesses

In Mysuru, PM Modi flays 'govt of commission' in Karnataka

In Mysuru, PM Modi flays 'govt of commission' in Karnataka

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

Addressing a BJP rally, Modi said after he levelled the "10 per cent commission" charge against the Siddaramaiah dispensation recently, he received many calls, with people disputing his information about the cut it received, and claiming it was much more.

From top jeweller to liquidation, how Gitanjali Gems lost its sheen

From top jeweller to liquidation, how Gitanjali Gems lost its sheen

Rediff.com2 May 2019

Once a stock market darling, the jewellery chain heads for liquidation.