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Dr Reddy's sued in US court by S Korean pharma co

Dr Reddy's sued in US court by S Korean pharma co

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

Suit alleges fraud by hiding significant deficiencies in CGMP regulations enforced by US health regulator.

BJP MLA Sadhana Singh apologises for remark about Mayawati

BJP MLA Sadhana Singh apologises for remark about Mayawati

Rediff.com20 Jan 2019

According to media reports, Singh made objectionable remarks on Mayawati over an infamous episode when the BSP chief was reportedly assaulted by Samajwadi Party workers at a guest house in Lucknow in 1995 that triggered decades of animosity between the two parties.

ICAI to ban three auditors in Satyam case

ICAI to ban three auditors in Satyam case

Rediff.com23 Apr 2014

ICAI has also imposed a fine of Rs 5 lakh on each of the three accused in Satyam case.

Lacked evidence to pronounce Anderson guilty: Gordon

Lacked evidence to pronounce Anderson guilty: Gordon

Rediff.com3 Aug 2014

Gordon Lewis, the ICC-appointed Judicial commissioner who heard the misconduct charges against James Anderson, said the England pacer was deemed not guilty as there wasn't enough evidence to impose sanctions, which were severe in nature.

Sexual abuse reported in Maharashtra's children's shelter

Sexual abuse reported in Maharashtra's children's shelter

Rediff.com2 Jun 2014

Sexual abuse is not the first instance of misconduct that has emerged from the residential school run by the Chandraprabha Charitable Trust in Karjat, reports Devidas Deshpande.

EPL: Ibrahimovic, Mings charged with violent conduct

EPL: Ibrahimovic, Mings charged with violent conduct

Rediff.com6 Mar 2017

Manchester United's Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Bournemouth defender Tyrone Mings were charged with violent conduct by the Football Association on Monday.

Sepp Blatter to attend World Cup in Russia: spokesman

Sepp Blatter to attend World Cup in Russia: spokesman

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

Blatter, who led world soccer's governing body for 17 years, was suspended from the sport for six years for ethics violations in 2015 amid the biggest corruption scandal to shake FIFA.

One desi replaces another at Ford's North American unit

One desi replaces another at Ford's North American unit

Rediff.com23 Feb 2018

Indian-American Raj Nair, executive vice president and president of Ford North America, has been asked to leave the Detroit-based motor company following allegations of misconduct at work place, has been replaced by another Indian-American, Kumar Galhotra.

How the BJP is making inroads into two Telugu states

How the BJP is making inroads into two Telugu states

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

In Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, the BJP is looking to fill the Opposition slot and not aspire to occupy pole position.

Arrested FIFA officials face extradition to United States: NYT

Arrested FIFA officials face extradition to United States: NYT

Rediff.com27 May 2015

Authorities in Zurich, Switzerland on Wednesday launched an operation to arrest several high-ranking FIFA officials on corruption charges and extradite them to the United States, the New York Times reported.

Straight out of the movies! Canoeist spikes rival's drink...

Straight out of the movies! Canoeist spikes rival's drink...

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

A Japanese sprint canoeist is facing a life ban after admitting to spiking a rival's drink with an anabolic steroid to scuttle his Olympic dreams, the Kyodo news agency reported on Wednesday.

Wal-Mart pays lawyer fees for dozens of execs in bribery probe

Wal-Mart pays lawyer fees for dozens of execs in bribery probe

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

The US Department of Justice is investigating whether Wal-Mart paid bribes in Mexico to obtain permits to open new stores there, and whether executives covered up an internal inquiry into the payments.

Sunderland's Johnson arrested, others charged with violent conduct

Sunderland's Johnson arrested, others charged with violent conduct

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

Sunderland and England midfielder Adam Johnson was arrested on Monday on suspicion of having sex with an under-age girl.

Delhi CS assault: CCTV at Kejriwal's house tampered with, claim cops

Delhi CS assault: CCTV at Kejriwal's house tampered with, claim cops

Rediff.com26 Feb 2018

On February 20, the Chief Secretary had alleged that he was beaten up by two Aam Aadmi Party MLAs Amanatullah Khan and Prakash Jarwal at Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's house, where he had been called for an emergency meeting.

Budweiser maker pays Rs 40 cr, settles India bribery charge

Budweiser maker pays Rs 40 cr, settles India bribery charge

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

Leading brewer Anheuser-Busch InBev will pay USD 6 million (Rs 40.2 crores) to the American authorities for settling charges of making "improper payments" to government officials in India to push sales and production.

Gabbard sues Clinton for defamation over 'Russian asset' comment

Gabbard sues Clinton for defamation over 'Russian asset' comment

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

The lawsuit, filed in the Southern District of New York on Wednesday, has also claimed that Hawaii Democrat Gabbard suffered an economic loss to be proven at trial. "Hillary calling me a 'Russian asset' is not only intended to smear my reputation and derail my campaign for president, it's also intended to silence any voice that dares to speak out against the establishment status quo," Gabbard, 38, said in an email to her supporters explaining the reason for her suing the Democratic nominee in the 2016 presidential elections.

Now send your #MeToo complaint directly to NCW on this email

Now send your #MeToo complaint directly to NCW on this email

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

The NCW will be taking forward complaints of sexual harassment at workplace received on the mail so that appropriate action may be taken, as per law, it added.

St Stephen's conversion row: Suspended officer reinstated

St Stephen's conversion row: Suspended officer reinstated

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

St Stephen's College has revoked the suspension of an administrative officer after acting against him last week for alleged misconduct even as his plea challenging the order is pending before the Delhi high court.

From October 1, DRS to be used in T20Is

From October 1, DRS to be used in T20Is

Rediff.com24 Jun 2017

ICC chief executives' committee has approved all recommendations made by the ICC cricket committee in May, which include the use of Decision Review System (DRS) in all T20I games.

M J Akbar resigns as minister over #MeToo allegations

M J Akbar resigns as minister over #MeToo allegations

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

The MoS was accused of sexual harassment from his former colleagues during his stint as an editor; allegations which he has termed as "baseless" and "fabricated".

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.

ICC Cricket Committee recommends DRS for T20 Internationals

ICC Cricket Committee recommends DRS for T20 Internationals

Rediff.com25 May 2017

The ICC Cricket Committee chaired by India's head coach Anil Kumble made a host of recommendations at its annual meeting with the notable ones being the use of DRS for all T20 Internationals.

MJ Akbar case: Silence is not an option, Ramani tells court

MJ Akbar case: Silence is not an option, Ramani tells court

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

'Ramani said it was important for women to speak about sexual harassment at the workplace. She hoped that the disclosure would empower women and encourage them to speak up'

For India Inc, office relationships are no longer just a private affair

For India Inc, office relationships are no longer just a private affair

Rediff.com27 May 2013

Companies put in strict disclosure, job switch clauses in HR policies.

Football Briefs: Lukaku to cut short vacation to help depleted Man United

Football Briefs: Lukaku to cut short vacation to help depleted Man United

Rediff.com1 Aug 2018

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Phaneesh Murthy may lose $15 million as severance benefits

Phaneesh Murthy may lose $15 million as severance benefits

Rediff.com22 May 2013

iGate sacked Murthy for violating company policy on relationship with a colleague. Since his termination was for professional misconduct, he may end up losing the severance benefits.

Beijing COVID-19 situation 'extremely severe': Official

Beijing COVID-19 situation 'extremely severe': Official

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

The authorities have mounted massive containment measures including mass testing of about 90,000 people

3 Indians charged in insider trading ring spanning three countries

3 Indians charged in insider trading ring spanning three countries

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

Between December 2013 and August 2016, Gannamaneni abused his position as a senior software consultant at the investment bank and accessed sensitive, highly-confidential information concerning at least 40 mergers, acquisitions, tender offers

Another sexual abuse reported in US military, probe ordered

Another sexual abuse reported in US military, probe ordered

Rediff.com15 May 2013

The United States has ordered a probe into reports of yet another case of sexual assault in its military, with Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel asserting that a zero tolerance policy will be adopted against such a misconduct.

Swiss open criminal probe into ex-FIFA official Valcke, Qatar businessman

Swiss open criminal probe into ex-FIFA official Valcke, Qatar businessman

Rediff.com13 Oct 2017

Swiss prosecutors have opened a criminal investigation into Jerome Valcke, the banned former FIFA secretary general, and Nasser Al-Khelaifi, the chief executive of Qatar's beIN Media, over World Cup broadcasting deals.

Columnist accuses Trump of sexual assault

Columnist accuses Trump of sexual assault

Rediff.com22 Jun 2019

E Jean Carroll in a new book 'What Do We Need Men For?' said that US President Trump sexually assaulted her in a dressing room of the Bergdorf Goodman department store in New York City in the mid-1990s.

What happens when a player swears at ball boy?

What happens when a player swears at ball boy?

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

VfL Wolfsburg midfielder Kevin De Bruyne has been fined $22,644 for his foul-mouthed outburst at a ball boy.

Model Kate Upton accuses Guess co-founder of sexual harassment

Model Kate Upton accuses Guess co-founder of sexual harassment

Rediff.com2 Feb 2018

Model Kate Upton makes allegations against the co-founder of Guess.

'He is a predator': AI hostess accuses senior executive of sexual harassment

'He is a predator': AI hostess accuses senior executive of sexual harassment

Rediff.com29 May 2018

The air hostess compared the executive with the Hollywood film maker charged with sexual misconduct by leading actresses.

'This is not the way to show your patriotism'

'This is not the way to show your patriotism'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

'It is very sad. Everyone is feeling bad. Because of some lawyers our profession has been defamed.' 'We are the protectors of the law and we cannot start violating it.'

FIR against Hooda in National Herald case

FIR against Hooda in National Herald case

Rediff.com7 May 2016

Hooda, who as the chief minister was the ex officio chairman of the Haryana Urban Development Authority, has been accused of illegally transferring land to Associated Journals Ltd, which published the newspaper, at Panchkula in 2005.

No early hearing of CBI's appeal against 2G acquittals

No early hearing of CBI's appeal against 2G acquittals

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

The Delhi high court on Tuesday refused to grant early hearing on the Central Bureau of Investigation's appeal challenging the acquittal of former Union telecom minister A Raja and others in the 2G spectrum allocation scam case.

Ghouri implicated by PCB committee: sources

Ghouri implicated by PCB committee: sources

Rediff.com17 Mar 2013

Suspended Pakistan umpire Nadeem Ghouri, facing corruption charges, has been found guilty of misconduct and is facing punishment on the recommendations of a PCB probe committee, sources have claimed.

Referee Clattenburg cleared of racism charge

Referee Clattenburg cleared of racism charge

Rediff.com23 Nov 2012

English referee Mark Clattenburg will not face any disciplinary action following a complaint by European champions Chelsea that he used racist language towards a player, the Football Association said on Thursday.

ICC penalises McMillan, Styris

ICC penalises McMillan, Styris

Rediff.com9 Nov 2004

Craig McMillan was fined 25 percent of his match fee while Scott Styris was reprimanded for misconduct during a ODI against Bangladesh last week.