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Football's reputation at stake! Swiss police raid UEFA headquarters

Football's reputation at stake! Swiss police raid UEFA headquarters

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

Swiss police raided the headquarters of the European soccer body UEFA on Wednesday to gather information about a contract signed by Gianni Infantino, now head of the global soccer body FIFA, that was reported in the Panama Papers.

Gadkari says ready for probe, will quit if charges proven

Gadkari says ready for probe, will quit if charges proven

Rediff.com12 May 2015

The House witnessed three adjournments in the pre-lunch session as proceedings continued to be disrupted by a slogan- shouting opposition members, particularly, the Congress

BJP leader files complaint against Dikshit for misusing funds

BJP leader files complaint against Dikshit for misusing funds

Rediff.com3 Jul 2013

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Vijender Gupta has filed a complaint against Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit before a special court here seeking direction to police to register a first information report against her for allegedly misusing government funds to the tune of Rs 22.56 crore in an advertisement campaign ahead of the 2008 Assembly polls.

He is paying the price for rice @ Re 1

He is paying the price for rice @ Re 1

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

The current crisis Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is facing is a cumulative effect of inattention to water management and the fiscal burden of populist promises, says Aditi Phadnis.

When terror bosses turn into accountants, motivational speakers!

When terror bosses turn into accountants, motivational speakers!

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

The daily grind of running a major terror outfit not only involves planning major strikes, but also poring over account books and calculating assets and liabilities.

National Herald case: What you should know

National Herald case: What you should know

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

What is the National Herald case all about? Here's a ready reckoner.

AAP alleges CWG-like scam in DDCA under Jaitley

AAP alleges CWG-like scam in DDCA under Jaitley

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

The party said that the Delhi cricket body had become a den of corruption during Jaitley's 13-year rule.

Mystery of the missing 296 Associated Journals' shareholders

Mystery of the missing 296 Associated Journals' shareholders

Rediff.com13 Dec 2015

Congress leaders claim The Associated Journals Limited has 761 shareholders while the company shows more than 1,000

Breather for Teesta after SC extends stay on arrest till February 19

Breather for Teesta after SC extends stay on arrest till February 19

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

The activist and her husband have allegedly embezzled funds from riot victims.

Govt splits CMD post, names chiefs for 4 PSU banks

Govt splits CMD post, names chiefs for 4 PSU banks

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

For the first time, PSU banks will have a non-executive chairman, giving operational responsibility to managing director and chief executive officer.

Money in terror: How the Yasin Bhatkals are financed

Money in terror: How the Yasin Bhatkals are financed

Rediff.com2 Sep 2013

Yasin Bhatkal was 22 when he had his first tryst with terror. The same is the case of his boss Riyaz Bhatkal too. What motivates these operatives? Is it money or ideology?

Blatter's ship finally runs aground

Blatter's ship finally runs aground

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

History is not likely to be so kind to the 79-year-old Swiss, who only recently compared himself to a mountain goat that keeps "going and going and going and cannot be stopped." Instead, his name is likely to be associated with the succession of corruption scandals which occurred on his watch.

India's controversial 'messengers of God'

India's controversial 'messengers of God'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

A look at few gurus who have attracted controversy in recent times.

ICICI Lombard under lens for alleged irregularities

ICICI Lombard under lens for alleged irregularities

Rediff.com14 Mar 2014

The vigilance department of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority is looking into such complaints in Rajiv Gandhi Shilpi Swasthya Bima Yojana, Weather Insurance Scheme, Shetkari Apghati Durghatana Bima Yojana and Panjikrut Kishan Durghatana Bima Yojana, according to a letter written by IRDA to Finance Ministry on its ongoing probe.

Transfer row: Neymar breaks silence, launches scathing attack on Santos

Transfer row: Neymar breaks silence, launches scathing attack on Santos

Rediff.com21 Feb 2014

Barcelona and Brazil striker Neymar has launched an attack on his former club Santos and spoken out in support of his father, insisting he had the right to make millions from the player's transfer last year.

IT professionals are well paid, they should give more to charity: Premji

IT professionals are well paid, they should give more to charity: Premji

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

'Wealthy Indians don't give as much as Americans because they believe they must leave their wealth to their children.'

Why Chhagan Bhujbal is on slippery ground today

Why Chhagan Bhujbal is on slippery ground today

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

The politician who has come a long way, from being a one-time vegetable vendor to one of the most powerful politicians in the state, is in big trouble today, says Neeta Kolhatkar.

Pravasi Special: My expectations from PM Modi

Pravasi Special: My expectations from PM Modi

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

The time is nigh for India to ensure that investment by its former citizens is encouraged by protecting their rights, says C B Patel.

Apollo, Cooper and insider trading in a deal that didn't happen

Apollo, Cooper and insider trading in a deal that didn't happen

Rediff.com5 Apr 2015

Apollo had made efforts to acquire Cooper Tire at the end of 2012.

India Inc still slow in adopting whistle-blower policies

India Inc still slow in adopting whistle-blower policies

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

Fraud is a big concern among many board members.

Why banks and FIs are not using the brahmastra?

Why banks and FIs are not using the brahmastra?

Rediff.com25 Feb 2014

Conversion of outstandings into equity even partially should be a strict no-no says Chatered Accountant S Murlidharan

FIR against Sheila: HC to hear Delhi govt's plea on Feb 26

FIR against Sheila: HC to hear Delhi govt's plea on Feb 26

Rediff.com17 Feb 2014

The Delhi high court on Monday fixed for February 26 the hearing on Kejriwal government's plea to withdraw the appeal of previous Congress dispensation against a lower court order to register an FIR against former Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit in a corruption case.

Sahara says will defend lawsuit on US hotels sale

Sahara says will defend lawsuit on US hotels sale

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

This lawsuit will have no bearing on its fund-raising exercise as a deal is already in final stages

Pujas performed over SC freeing Nataraja temple of government control

Pujas performed over SC freeing Nataraja temple of government control

Rediff.com7 Jan 2014

On Monday, the Supreme Court directed that the famous Nataraja temple in the town of Chidambaram in Tamil Nadu will be managed by priests and not by the state government.

Rattled Mamata pressing panic button: BJP on Saradha scam

Rattled Mamata pressing panic button: BJP on Saradha scam

Rediff.com13 Dec 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday slammed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for her "political vendetta" charge over action in Saradha scam, saying she is pressing the "panic button" and "rattled" by the possibility that her "own involvement" could come to light.

Modi's status as Rajasthan Cricket Association president thrown in doubt

Modi's status as Rajasthan Cricket Association president thrown in doubt

Rediff.com11 Oct 2014

Controversial former Indian Premier League Commissioner Lalit Modi was on Saturday unceremonimously ousted from the president's post of the Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) with a rebel group led by local BJP leader Amin Pathan taking over the reins.

Is India forever condemned to live with corruption?

Is India forever condemned to live with corruption?

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

Democracy is a necessary but not a sufficient condition for rooting out corruption

Swiss target FIFA chief Blatter in criminal probe

Swiss target FIFA chief Blatter in criminal probe

Rediff.com26 Sep 2015

A source close to FIFA said that as Blatter has not been arrested, charged or indicted, it would probably be for him to decide whether he stays in his post until February, when he is due to step down.

I am not an absconder, says Mallya

I am not an absconder, says Mallya

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

'I have been most pained at being painted as an absconder'.

Wadias, Rahejas in battle over prime Mumbai land

Wadias, Rahejas in battle over prime Mumbai land

Rediff.com26 Oct 2013

Mumbai police chargesheets billionaire-builder Chandru Raheja for cheating, breach of trust; Rahejas call it pressure tactic, say Wadia plea was thrown out by Supreme Court

India's controversial 'messengers of God'

India's controversial 'messengers of God'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

A look at few gurus who have attracted controversy in recent times.

Sheena Bora Murder trial: Indrani declares war on Peter

Sheena Bora Murder trial: Indrani declares war on Peter

Rediff.com17 Nov 2017

'I have strong reasons to believe that Accused number 4 (A4) Pratim Mukerjea with the assistance of other persons, including Accused no 3 (A3) turned approver Shyamwar Pinturam Rai may have conspired and abducted my daughter Sheena in 2012 and made her untraceable and subsequently destroyed evidence.'

Plea for removal of NHRC chief Balakrishnan a serious issue: SC

Plea for removal of NHRC chief Balakrishnan a serious issue: SC

Rediff.com17 Oct 2013

The Supreme Court on Thursday termed as a "serious issue" a plea seeking initiation of removal process of former Chief Justice of India K G Balakrishnan from the post of National Human Rights Commission chairman for his alleged "misbehaviour" and purchase of benami properties.

Why FIFA boss Blatter has become the focus of a criminal investigation

Why FIFA boss Blatter has become the focus of a criminal investigation

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

A Swiss national who has run soccer's powerful governing body for the past 17 years, 79-year-old FIFA boss Sepp Blatter has now for the first time become the focus of a criminal investigation.

Saradha probe suggests Rs 2,500 cr-scam just tip of iceberg

Saradha probe suggests Rs 2,500 cr-scam just tip of iceberg

Rediff.com16 Nov 2014

As a multi-agency probe continues in Saradha scam, findings of one official investigation suggests that the group floated at least 279 companies to channelise money collected from gullible investors as part of a vast 'ponzi' network.

The king of cricket is back!

The king of cricket is back!

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

'If the BCCI's coffers are inundated with funds today, much of the credit must go to Jagmohan Dalmiya.'

PM Modi faces a bureaucratic test

PM Modi faces a bureaucratic test

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

Here comes the moment of truth. Modi prides himself on offering an "incorruptible" government. Will he dilute the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Bill to coax the administration's fealty and compromise his self-image?

Sankararaman murder case: Kanchi Shankaracharya, 22 others acquitted

Sankararaman murder case: Kanchi Shankaracharya, 22 others acquitted

Rediff.com27 Nov 2013

In a huge relief to the pontiffs of Kanchi Sankara Mutt, Jayendra Saraswathi and Vijayendra Saraswathi, a local court on Wednesday acquitted them in the murder case of a temple official in Kancheepuram in Tamil Nadu.

World's biggest rogue traders

World's biggest rogue traders

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

A common factor that binds all these men is greed.

How Manmohan Singh became 'conspirator number 3' in coal scam

How Manmohan Singh became 'conspirator number 3' in coal scam

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

A change in recommendation in favour of Birla did certainly happen but the question is whether it was a bona fide decision. Jyoti Mukul reports