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Pakistan PM Sharif's name removed from Panama Papers

Pakistan PM Sharif's name removed from Panama Papers

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

The ICIJ on its website has now acknowledged the error and removed all data from its website carrying the name of Sharif as the original Panama Papers never contained his name.

PHOTO: What being in prison has done to Chhagan Bhujbal

PHOTO: What being in prison has done to Chhagan Bhujbal

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

Bhujbal has reportedly lost 10 kilograms since his arrest in March. He is seen with a full grown white beard and a very frail look in the picture.

What if BJP stumbles in Delhi?

What if BJP stumbles in Delhi?

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

'February 11, when the results are announced, will hold the key not only to AAP's and the BJP's future, but also to the way the protests against the citizenship law, NRC and NPR evolve,' notes Amulya Ganguli.

'On India, generals likely to enforce a thin red line on Imran'

'On India, generals likely to enforce a thin red line on Imran'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

'Imran Khan might actually get some initial leeway from the generals to pursue better ties with India -- but not beyond a point.'

Kejriwal government introduces Lokpal amid criticism

Kejriwal government introduces Lokpal amid criticism

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

Former AAP leaders Yogendra Yadav and Prashant Bhushan said the Bill was completely different from the one envisaged originally.

Doping alert! Damning revelations from WADA

Doping alert! Damning revelations from WADA

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

A report by the World Anti-Doping Agency on Monday is set to deepen an athletics scandal that, according to one of the document's authors, eclipses even the alleged corruption at football's governing body FIFA.

Rahul visits botched sterilisation victims' kin, alleges cover-up

Rahul visits botched sterilisation victims' kin, alleges cover-up

Rediff.com15 Nov 2014

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Saturday accused the Chhattisgarh government of trying to "cover-up" after he met the victims of botched sterilisation surgeries that have left 13 women dead and said corruption had a "role" in the tragedy.

Chidambaram has a bad day at court, CBI custody extended to Friday

Chidambaram has a bad day at court, CBI custody extended to Friday

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

Special Judge Ajay Kumar Kuhar said the CBI demand was "justified" that Chidambaram has to be further interrogated in its custody.

Sasikala returns to TN after 4 yrs, to engage in active politics

Sasikala returns to TN after 4 yrs, to engage in active politics

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

Expelled AIADMK leader V K Sasikala on Monday returned to Tamil Nadu to a grand reception, days after completing her four-year jail term in Bengaluru in a corruption case, amid indications of a confrontation with the ruling party which she once controlled.

Want to know BJP's 2019 Poll Mantras?

Want to know BJP's 2019 Poll Mantras?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

Nationalism, Hindutva, and war on corruption, not growth, will define Modi's politics until 2019.

Sharif, daughter arrested in graft case as they return to Pakistan

Sharif, daughter arrested in graft case as they return to Pakistan

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

The two were convicted on July 6 in the Avenfield properties case linked to the Sharif family's ownership of four luxury flats in London.

Sacked cop sent to jail for demanding bribe, hitting woman

Sacked cop sent to jail for demanding bribe, hitting woman

Rediff.com12 May 2015

A court in New Delhi on Tuesday remanded to 14 days in judicial custody a sacked head constable of Delhi Police, who had allegedly hit a woman with a brick after she refused to give him a bribe.

Jaitley takes a swipe at Kharge dissenting CBI chief's appointment

Jaitley takes a swipe at Kharge dissenting CBI chief's appointment

Rediff.com3 Feb 2019

"Kharge dissents regularly," the minister said.

Arbitrary powers at all levels biggest problem: Rahul Gandhi

Arbitrary powers at all levels biggest problem: Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com21 Dec 2013

Admitting that corruption is the "biggest issue" that is "bleeding people dry", Rahul Gandhi on Saturday sought to reach out to the India Inc by saying that "arbitrary powers" were holding up projects.

PMLA court reserves order on Bhujbal's bail plea till Friday

PMLA court reserves order on Bhujbal's bail plea till Friday

Rediff.com12 May 2016

Special Judge of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act court, PR Bhavke heard the arguments of lawyers of Bhujbal and Enforcement Directorate before reserving the order.

Modi's poll pitch: Decide what kind of pradhan sevak you want

Modi's poll pitch: Decide what kind of pradhan sevak you want

Rediff.com12 Jan 2019

"Will anybody want a servant that who is on vacation when needed at home? And nobody knows where he is," he continued.

'Modi government is trying to be petty'

'Modi government is trying to be petty'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

'Your confidence is shaken when the government does what it does these days, but then it is the same confidence that gives you the courage to stand up to the government's high-handedness.' 'There will always be people who will not fear jails or the physical and mental torture that visit citizens protesting against the government's draconian policies and laws.' 'There will always be Indians who will not be afraid to face the consequences of fighting for their Constitutional rights.'

Prince Ali formally submits candidature for FIFA presidency

Prince Ali formally submits candidature for FIFA presidency

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein of Jordan formally submitted his candidature to be FIFA president on Thursday, pledging to restore the reputation of world soccer's scandal-ridden governing body.

Nayak to be questioned about bullets assigned

Nayak to be questioned about bullets assigned

Rediff.com9 Mar 2006

The Local Arms branch of the Mumbai Police Wednesday obtained permission from a sessions court in Mumbai to question Daya Nayak regarding the use of bullets assigned to him while he was in service.

Coalgate: Court to award punishment to ex-coal secy, others on Dec 5

Coalgate: Court to award punishment to ex-coal secy, others on Dec 5

Rediff.com3 Dec 2018

The Central Bureua of Investigation sought a maximum of seven years imprisonment for the five convicted persons and imposition of heavy fine on the private firm.

In SC, Chidambaram offers to remain in CBI custody till Sept 2

In SC, Chidambaram offers to remain in CBI custody till Sept 2

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

The bench also extended the interim protection from arrest granted to Chidambaram till September 5.

Congress manifesto to focus on jobs, farm and banking reforms

Congress manifesto to focus on jobs, farm and banking reforms

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

The party's research department team, which Rajya Sabha member M V Rajeev Gowda heads, has sifted through the suggestions received in the last five months, and the manifesto is slated to be released later this month, reports Archis Mohan.

Chidambaram not the first neta to be put behind bars

Chidambaram not the first neta to be put behind bars

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

Following are the names of some high-profile people who have been put behind the bars

'Avoid using my name': Robert Vadra slams Mallya

'Avoid using my name': Robert Vadra slams Mallya

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

Congress chief Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law said that he was a political victim but never misused his position or ran away with anyone's money.

Nirav Modi's extradition request sent to court; ED, CBI to leave for London

Nirav Modi's extradition request sent to court; ED, CBI to leave for London

Rediff.com9 Mar 2019

The move takes the process of extraditing and bringing back Nirav Modi to face the law in India to the next stage, the sources said.

Rafale papers stolen, Centre tells SC; accuses The Hindu of contempt

Rafale papers stolen, Centre tells SC; accuses The Hindu of contempt

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

The AG said the country needs the Rafale jet to defend itself 'from F-16 fighter planes that recently bombed us'.

How the CBI can be saved

How the CBI can be saved

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

'The CBI should be bifurcated and the CBI's charter should be restricted to anti-corruption cases.'
'The investigation of major criminal cases having national and international implications, and national crimes spread over more than one state may be entrusted to a new national crime bureau,' recommends Dr Madhav Godbole, the former home secretary.

Now a Trump clone in Brazil!

Now a Trump clone in Brazil!

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

'As he has no executive track record, so far, he is all talk and hence essentially a braggart and a bigot.' 'That he is described as the 'Trump of the tropics' should give a shorthand summary to what he stands for on issues in general,' points out Ambassador B S Prakash, India's former envoy to Brazil.

Egypt court orders Hosni Mubarak's release

Egypt court orders Hosni Mubarak's release

Rediff.com21 Aug 2013

An Egyptian court on Wednesday ordered the release of ousted President Hosni Mubarak.

CBI books Bhupinder Singh Hooda in fresh land acquisition case

CBI books Bhupinder Singh Hooda in fresh land acquisition case

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

The case is understood to be related to the alleged irregularities in land allotment in 2009, sources said.

Kolkata businessman arrested in stamp paper scam

Kolkata businessman arrested in stamp paper scam

Rediff.com30 Oct 2003

A Kolkata-based businessman, Sayed Yasmeen Mohammad Sayed, was Thursday arrested by a special investigating team for his alleged complicity in the multi-crore fake stamp paper scam.

Justice Karnan moves SC seeking recall of conviction order

Justice Karnan moves SC seeking recall of conviction order

Rediff.com11 May 2017

When the Chief Justice of India asked about the whereabouts of Justice Karnan, the advocate said he was 'very much in Chennai'.

Row breaks out in Parliament over Justice Katju's claims

Row breaks out in Parliament over Justice Katju's claims

Rediff.com22 Jul 2014

Amid furore created by All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam members in Parliament for the second day running, the government on Tuesday admitted that a Supreme Court collegium during the United Progressive Alliance rule had recommended extension of a judge in Tamil Nadu who was under corruption cloud.

CBI moves SC seeking review of bail to Chidambaram

CBI moves SC seeking review of bail to Chidambaram

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

The top court had granted bail to Chidambaram in the case lodged by the CBI saying he is neither a 'flight risk' nor is there a possibility of 'his abscondence from the trial'.

GST Council official arrested by CBI in graft case

GST Council official arrested by CBI in graft case

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

Monish Malhotra, the superintendent, and Manas Patra, the alleged middleman, were arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday, an official said.

Tainted Rajasthan HC judge resigns

Tainted Rajasthan HC judge resigns

Rediff.com21 Mar 2003

Justice Arun Madan was facing a probe into allegations of corruption.

No prosecution for Ashok Chavan in Adarsh scam

No prosecution for Ashok Chavan in Adarsh scam

Rediff.com22 Dec 2017

The Bombay high court on Friday set aside the sanction granted to the Central Bureau of Investigation by Maharashtra Governor Ch Vidyasagar Rao to prosecute senior Congress leader Ashok Chavan in the Adarsh housing society scam.

Imran Khan, from World Cup winning cricketer to Pak's 22nd PM

Imran Khan, from World Cup winning cricketer to Pak's 22nd PM

Rediff.com18 Aug 2018

Khan, who is believed to have the backing of the powerful military, has vowed to make a 'Naya Pakistan' which would be an Islamic welfare state.

The Ranjit Sinha row and why the CBI must come under the RTI

The Ranjit Sinha row and why the CBI must come under the RTI

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

'The exemption given by the government to the CBI appears to be have been guided by its desire to stop exposure of corruption which goes against the preamble of the RTI Act which aims to curb corruption,' says former Chief Information Commissioner Shailesh Gandhi.