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Why Binny Bansal quit Flipkart

Why Binny Bansal quit Flipkart

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

His decision follows an independent investigation done on behalf of Flipkart and Walmart into an allegation of serious personal misconduct. Bansal, however, denies the allegations.

Pietersen terms CSA crisis 'catastrophic', 'horror show'

Pietersen terms CSA crisis 'catastrophic', 'horror show'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

Taking to Twitter, the South African-born Pietersen wrote, "Goodness me! What's happening to cricket in SA is catastrophic."

Huge blow for UK PM as Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid quit as ministers

Huge blow for UK PM as Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid quit as ministers

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

In a big blow to embattled British Prime Minister Johnson, two of his senior Cabinet colleagues, including Chancellor Rishi Sunak, resigned on Tuesday, as they expressed their loss of confidence in his leadership amidst a spate of scandals.

Storm erupts over MEA booklet with MJ Akbar at Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas

Storm erupts over MEA booklet with MJ Akbar at Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

Akbar had resigned as junior external affairs minister in the wake of allegation of sexual misconduct during his tenure as a senior editor. The alleged incidents came to light during the #MeToo movement. Akbar had denied the allegations.

Param Bir Singh asked to approach CAT against probe by Maha govt

Param Bir Singh asked to approach CAT against probe by Maha govt

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

The Bombay High Court on Thursday dismissed a petition filed by IPS officer Param Bir Singh seeking to quash inquiries initiated against him by the Maharashtra government, and said he can approach the CAT.

US city to pay $27 mn settlement to George Floyd's family

US city to pay $27 mn settlement to George Floyd's family

Rediff.com13 Mar 2021

The settlement was among the largest in a case of police misconduct and was announced as Derek Chauvin, the former officer who knelt on Floyd's neck, has been charged with second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter.

Court asks if Akbar, Ramani could reach settlement in defamation case

Court asks if Akbar, Ramani could reach settlement in defamation case

Rediff.com21 Nov 2020

Akbar had filed the complaint against Ramani for allegedly defaming him by accusing him of sexual misconduct around 20 years ago when he was a journalist. Ramani had said the allegations against Akbar, made in the wake of #MeToo movement in 2018, were her truth and were made in public good.

MJ Akbar defamation case: Court summons Ramani on Feb 25

MJ Akbar defamation case: Court summons Ramani on Feb 25

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

Time to tell our side of story: Ramani on summons in Akbar defamation case.

HC dismisses pleas of A Raja, holds amendment in PC Act not to apply on 2G case

HC dismisses pleas of A Raja, holds amendment in PC Act not to apply on 2G case

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

Justice Brijesh Sethi held that the 2018 amendment to the Prevention of Corruption Act relating to Section 13 (1)(d) would not come to the rescue of the acquitted accused in this appeal.

Very disturbing scenario in Maha as Param Bir has no trust in his force: SC

Very disturbing scenario in Maha as Param Bir has no trust in his force: SC

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

It is a 'very disturbing' scenario in Maharashtra where former police commissioner Param Bir Singh does not have faith in his own force and the state government has no faith in the Central Bureau of Investigation, the Supreme Court said on Tuesday.

#MeToo: 'MJ Akbar selectively targeted Ramani to halt avalanche of allegations'

#MeToo: 'MJ Akbar selectively targeted Ramani to halt avalanche of allegations'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

Either everyone's articles and tweets are defamatory or none is. Or are the other allegations accepted, she said.

Ravi Dahiya to skip World Championship

Ravi Dahiya to skip World Championship

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

Olympic silver medallist Ravi Dahiya says he has decided to give the upcoming wrestling World Championship a miss since he did not get time to prepare for the selection trials Olympic silver medallist Ravi Dahiya says he has decided to give the upcoming wrestling World Championship a miss since he did not get time to prepare for the selection trials that WFI is organising next week to pick the Indian team for the prestigious tournament.Olympic silver medallist Ravi Dahiya says he has decided to give the upcoming wrestling World Championship a miss since he did not get time to prepare for the selection trials that WFI is organising next week to pick the Indian team for the prestigious tournament.that WFI is organising next week to pick the Indian team for the prestigious tournament.

SC order unnerves India's chartered accountants

SC order unnerves India's chartered accountants

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

Any act by a chartered accountant that brings disrepute to the profession, whether or not in the professional domain, is open to disciplinary scrutiny and action.

#MeToo: SC declines urgent hearing for FIRs based on allegations

#MeToo: SC declines urgent hearing for FIRs based on allegations

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

Besides FIRs, the petition also seeks a direction to the National Commission for Women to give security and assistance to women who have come out in the open with their allegations.

Rajnath refuses to play blame game on 'rumours' about son

Rajnath refuses to play blame game on 'rumours' about son

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday refused to point fingers as to who could be behind "rumours" of his son being ticked off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for an alleged "misconduct", which have been denied by the Prime Minister's Office.

Scholes charged by FA for alleged betting breaches

Scholes charged by FA for alleged betting breaches

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

It is alleged that the 44-year-old former England international placed 140 bets on football matches between August 2015 and January 2019.

If found guilty, Akbar should resign: Union minister

If found guilty, Akbar should resign: Union minister

Rediff.com14 Oct 2018

'If someone is insulting women, action should be taken against such an individual. Even if personalities like Nana Patekar or M J Akbar are found guilty, action should be taken against them'

Football Briefs: Derby manager Lampard fined after being sent off

Football Briefs: Derby manager Lampard fined after being sent off

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

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Indiscipline in armed forces to be viewed seriously: SC

Indiscipline in armed forces to be viewed seriously: SC

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

The bench said that past conduct of a delinquent employee can be taken into consideration while imposing a penalty on him.

We need Modi the Thanedar, not Chowkidar

We need Modi the Thanedar, not Chowkidar

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

I am not sure if Modi can ever act as a chowkidar, even if he wants to. But he can surely act as a thanedar, by ensuring a fast resolution of corruption cases once they come to light. Exemplary action is easier and will burnish his anti-corruption image, argues Debashis Basu.

US court dismisses class action suit against Infosys, top brass

US court dismisses class action suit against Infosys, top brass

Rediff.com22 May 2020

Infosys on Friday said a class action lawsuit filed against the company and some of its employees in the US district court has been dismissed. The move comes after whistleblower complaints alleging certain unethical practices by the top management emerged in October last year.

Modi's Bangladesh visit violated poll code: TMC to EC

Modi's Bangladesh visit violated poll code: TMC to EC

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

"No lndian Prime Minister has so brazenly indulged in an unethical and undemocratic act and violated the Model Code of Conduct by indirectly campaigning for his party from foreign soil," he said.

Prannoy apologises to BAI over Arjuna Award row

Prannoy apologises to BAI over Arjuna Award row

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

BAI General Secretary Ajay Singhania said that BAI is in receipt of the letter from the shuttler.

Nitesh Rane sent to police custody till July 9 in assault case

Nitesh Rane sent to police custody till July 9 in assault case

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

The assault on the engineer came days after a Bharatiya Janata Party legislator assaulted an official with a cricket bat in Madhya Pradesh.

Cong MLA Nitesh Rane dumps mud on engineer; arrested

Cong MLA Nitesh Rane dumps mud on engineer; arrested

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

In the video clip that has gone viral on the social media, Rane and Kankavli Municipal Council president Samir Nalawade are purportedly seen tying Deputy Engineer Prakash Khedekar of the National Highways Authority of India to the railing of a bridge and pouring buckets of mud on him.

Notice to ayurvedic drugs firm for misleading Covid claims

Notice to ayurvedic drugs firm for misleading Covid claims

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

The company claimed that its product is "three times better than remdesivir and that 'AAYUDH Advance starts where vaccines stop'."

87% women will quit, if sexually harassed at work

87% women will quit, if sexually harassed at work

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

The findings were revealed as part of a survey to

Senior Catholic priest stabbed to death in Kerala

Senior Catholic priest stabbed to death in Kerala

Rediff.com1 Mar 2018

He was allegedly stabbed by a former sacristan of the parish.

Maharashtra MLAs' suspension beyond remaining session impacts democracy: SC

Maharashtra MLAs' suspension beyond remaining session impacts democracy: SC

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

The Supreme Court on Friday held that a resolution suspending 12 Bharatiya Janata Party legislators from the Maharashtra legislative assembly beyond the period of the remainder of the session held in July 2021 is "unconstitutional" and "irrational".

7 Cong MPs suspended for rest of session for unruly behaviour

7 Cong MPs suspended for rest of session for unruly behaviour

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

Gaurav Gogoi, T N Prathapan, Dean Kuriakose, Manicka Tagore, Rajmohan Unnithan, Benny Behanan and Gurjeet Singh Aujla are the seven who have been suspended.

Defence lawyers receive notices for remarks in Dec 16 gang rape documentary

Defence lawyers receive notices for remarks in Dec 16 gang rape documentary

Rediff.com7 Mar 2015

The lawyers' licences could be cancelled if their response is not adequate

Man dies of heart attack after traffic cop stops car for checking

Man dies of heart attack after traffic cop stops car for checking

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

However, the father of the deceased said that his son didn't violate any rule and the traffic policeman behaved arrogantly due to which his son suffered a heart attack and died.

US SEC probe into whistleblower plaints is over: Infosys

US SEC probe into whistleblower plaints is over: Infosys

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

Infosys on Tuesday said the US Securities and Exchange Commission has concluded the investigation into the whistleblower allegations made last year, and that it does not anticipate any further action by the regulator. In October last year, Infosys had informed stock exchanges of having received anonymous whistleblower complaints alleging certain unethical practices by the top management. It then started a probe into the matter and roped in external investigators.

Honda's Manesar operations suspended indefinitely

Honda's Manesar operations suspended indefinitely

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

Alleging misconduct by its permanent workers, labour unions and contract staff, the plant management informed all stakeholders, through a notice, that starting Monday "normal operations" at the plant are being suspended.

Olympic body takes control of Cricket South Africa

Olympic body takes control of Cricket South Africa

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

'The ICC have also expressed some concerns (about the running of CSA) and we believe our decision is warranted, and that it will be embraced by the ICC.'

SC judge recuses from hearing Param Bir Singh's plea

SC judge recuses from hearing Param Bir Singh's plea

Rediff.com18 May 2021

Supreme Court judge Justice B R Gavai on Tuesday recused himself from hearing a plea filed by former Mumbai police commissioner Param Bir Singh seeking transfer of all inquiries against him to an independent agency outside Maharashtra.

The #MeToo fallout in Bollywood

The #MeToo fallout in Bollywood

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

Will Nana Patekar's role be deleted from Housefull 4? Will Subhash Kapoor lose the Jolly LLB franchise? Is Anu Malik's career in limbo?

Whistleblower case: Infosys audit panel found no 'financial impropriety'

Whistleblower case: Infosys audit panel found no 'financial impropriety'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

The company said the committee, headed by independent director D Sundaram and assisted by independent legal counsel Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co, and PricewaterhouseCoopers, found that the "allegations are substantially without merit".

'Sexual harassment at workplace non-negotiable': Journalists protest in Delhi

'Sexual harassment at workplace non-negotiable': Journalists protest in Delhi

Rediff.com13 Oct 2018

The group of journalists also passed a joint resolution seeking justice for the victims.

Can review suspension, if 12 MPs apologise: Govt

Can review suspension, if 12 MPs apologise: Govt

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

To maintain dignity of the House, government was forced to place this proposal of suspension, minister Pralhad Joshi said