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Wigan manager Martinez fined for referee tirade

Wigan manager Martinez fined for referee tirade

Rediff.com4 Oct 2012

Roberto Martinez, the manager of Premier League club Wigan Athletic, was fined 10,000 pounds by the Football Association on Wednesday for comments he made after his side's 4-0 defeat to Manchester United last month.

Sinha, Shourie, Bhushan move SC seeking FIR into Rafale deal

Sinha, Shourie, Bhushan move SC seeking FIR into Rafale deal

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

The petition by the trio came two weeks after the apex court had on October 10 asked the Centre to provide details of the decision-making process in the Rafale deal with France in a sealed cover by October 29.

I-T gives clean chit to banned IPL players

I-T gives clean chit to banned IPL players

Rediff.com1 Jul 2012

The Income Tax department has given a clean chit to the five banned domestic cricketers, who were involved in the IPL spot-fixing fiasco, from any financial misconduct or receiving kickbacks in order to fix matches.

US denies Assange witch-hunt claims

US denies Assange witch-hunt claims

Rediff.com21 Aug 2012

"He (Assange) is making all kinds of wild assertions about us when in fact his issue with the government of the United Kingdom has to do with whether he's going to face justice in Sweden for something that has nothing to do with WikiLeaks; it has to do with charges of sexual misconduct," State Department spokesperson Victoria Nuland said.

Delhi riots: AAP govt to launch 2-day claim verification drive

Delhi riots: AAP govt to launch 2-day claim verification drive

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia and Environment Minister Gopal Rai visited the Eidgah in Mustafabad and interacted with locals besides taking stock of facilities being provided by the government at relief camps.

Kripashnakar moves SC against HC order on graft charges

Kripashnakar moves SC against HC order on graft charges

Rediff.com1 Mar 2012

Senior Mumbai Congress leader Kripashankar Singh has moved the Supreme Court challenging the Bombay high court direction for his prosecution under the Prevention of Corruption Act and attachment of his immovable properties in a case of alleged disproportionate assets.

FIR against Kripashankar Singh in assets case

FIR against Kripashankar Singh in assets case

Rediff.com28 Feb 2012

Police on Tuesday registered an FIR against senior Congress leader Kripashankar Singh under anti-corruption law in connection with a disproportionate assets case, nearly a week after the Bombay high court had directed it to prosecute him for "criminal misconduct".

Gurdwara gunman ex-US army psychological ops specialist

Gurdwara gunman ex-US army psychological ops specialist

Rediff.com6 Aug 2012

The suspected gunman, identified as Wade Michael Page, who killed six people in a shooting rampage at a Gurdwara in Wisconsin, was a "psychological operations specialists" at in the US Army before being dismissed in 1998 after six years of service.

Tejinder Singh withdraws bugging case against Army chief

Tejinder Singh withdraws bugging case against Army chief

Rediff.com10 May 2012

In a surprise move, retired Lt Gen Tejinder Singh on Thursday withdrew his petition from the Supreme Court seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation inquiry into the alleged misconduct of Army Chief Gen V K Singh.

Cole admits FA charge over Twitter rant

Cole admits FA charge over Twitter rant

Rediff.com12 Oct 2012

England defender Ashley Cole has admitted a misconduct charge from the Football Association (FA) for an insulting comment he made on Twitter, the governing body said on Thursday.

Haryana govt chargesheets whistleblower IAS officer Khemka

Haryana govt chargesheets whistleblower IAS officer Khemka

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

Cracking the whip on whistleblower IAS officer Ashok Khemka, the Haryana government has decided to charge sheet him for alleged administrative misconduct in cancelling the mutation of the land deal between Robert Vadra and real estate major DLF in Gurgaon.

Cole free for England after apology to FA boss

Cole free for England after apology to FA boss

Rediff.com9 Oct 2012

Chelsea defender Ashley Cole has apologised to English Football Association chairman David Bernstein for a Twitter insult he aimed at the FA last week and is free to play for England against San Marino on Friday.

ED challenges acquittal of A Raja, Kanimozhi in 2G case

ED challenges acquittal of A Raja, Kanimozhi in 2G case

Rediff.com19 Mar 2018

The ED, in its chargesheet, had alleged that Rs 200 crore was paid by Swan Telecom (P) Ltd promoters to DMK-run Kalaignar TV.

'Lodhi sacked as Pak defence secretary in national interest'

'Lodhi sacked as Pak defence secretary in national interest'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2012

The Pakistan government has rejected former defence secretary Lieutenant General (retired) Khalid Naeem Lodhi's claim that he was sacked on charges of misconduct without being given a hearing, saying he had been fired in the "national interest".

Mancini accepts Tevez apology

Mancini accepts Tevez apology

Rediff.com23 Feb 2012

The Argentine striker said that his wish was to concentrate on playing for City again and helping them push for their first English league title since 1968.

60 lakh fake voters in MP, claims Congress; EC orders probe

60 lakh fake voters in MP, claims Congress; EC orders probe

Rediff.com3 Jun 2018

Soon after a Congress delegation approached it on the issue, the poll panel formed two teams to probe the allegations.

SC reserves order on probe against ex-CJI Balakrishnan

SC reserves order on probe against ex-CJI Balakrishnan

Rediff.com7 May 2012

The Supreme Court on Monday reserved its order on a plea for its direction to the Centre to take action against National Human Rights Commission chairman and former Chief Justice of India K G Balakrishnan for his alleged misconduct during his tenure as apex court judge.

WATCH LIVE! RS votes on impeachment of Justice Sen

WATCH LIVE! RS votes on impeachment of Justice Sen

Rediff.com18 Aug 2011

For the first time in its history, the Rajya Sabha has turned into a courtroom to hear the impeachment proceedings of Calcutta High Court Justice Soumitra Sen. Sen has been accused of misconduct and misappropriation of large sums of money which he received in his capacity as receiver before his elevation to the high court. In an impassioned speech, Sen had on Wednesday defended himself and replied to the charges made against him.

Gujarat govt chargesheets 'whistle-blower' cop

Gujarat govt chargesheets 'whistle-blower' cop

Rediff.com13 Aug 2011

The Gujarat government on Saturday chargesheeted IPS officer Rahul Sharma for alleged misconduct in not submitting the original CDs containing mobile phone call records related to the 2002 communal riots.

Sri Lanka hands Vithanage one-year ban

Sri Lanka hands Vithanage one-year ban

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) have suspended Kithuruwan Vithanage from all forms of the game for one year after finding him guilty of misconduct and breaching the International Cricket Council's (ICC) Code of Conduct.

Did drunk Secret Service agents crash into White House?

Did drunk Secret Service agents crash into White House?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

Two senior United States Secret Service agents are being investigated over allegations that they crashed a government car into White House security barricades under the influence of alcohol, a media report said.

Team Anna to be revamped; to have a constitution

Team Anna to be revamped; to have a constitution

Rediff.com30 Oct 2011

Under attack over allegations of financial misconduct and demands for its disbanding, Team Anna on Sunday decided to formulate a constitution for its anti-corruption movement and revamp the core committee after that.

In PHOTOS: Meet Obama's No 1 fan

In PHOTOS: Meet Obama's No 1 fan

Rediff.com17 Apr 2012

Obama may have many fans, but without doubt, his biggest fan is from Columbia.

3 people can't be everywhere: Rai on curator controversy

3 people can't be everywhere: Rai on curator controversy

Rediff.com25 Oct 2017

The Supreme Court appointed Committee of Administrators (CoA) Chairman Vinod Rai on Wednesday defended the Board of Control for Cricket in India's anti-corruption unit, saying a three-member team can't be everywhere, after the board suspended MCA curator Pandurang Salgaoncar for allegedly claiming that he could tamper with the pitch ahead of the India-New Zealand ODI.

Punish us if we are wrong, but bring Lokpal Bill: Kejriwal

Punish us if we are wrong, but bring Lokpal Bill: Kejriwal

Rediff.com25 Oct 2011

Facing allegations of financial misconduct, activist Arvind Kejriwal broke his silence on Tuesday daring the government to conduct a probe against him and other Team Anna members even as he questioned the motive behind the "smear campaign".

BCCI needs Ombudsman, Ethics Officer at the earliest: COA to Supreme Court

BCCI needs Ombudsman, Ethics Officer at the earliest: COA to Supreme Court

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

The Committee of Administrators (COA) wants BCCI to appoint an Ombudsman and an Ethics Officer at the earliest to deal with any disputes leading up to its much-awaited Annual General Meeting and elections.

EPL: Klopp charged by FA for wild celebrations

EPL: Klopp charged by FA for wild celebrations

Rediff.com3 Dec 2018

Arsenal's Aubameyang compared to Henry after his derby double

Satyam's ex-CFO found guilty

Satyam's ex-CFO found guilty

Rediff.com6 Jan 2012

It was in 2009 that the accounting regulator set up a special disciplinary committee, comprising six members, to look into the fraud in Hyderabad-based IT firm.

UK PM replaces defence secy over sexual harassment scandal

UK PM replaces defence secy over sexual harassment scandal

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

His name had appeared on an unverified list of sexual misconduct, a so-called dirty dossier, circulating in Westminster.

Suarez gets eight-match ban for racist slur against Evra

Suarez gets eight-match ban for racist slur against Evra

Rediff.com21 Dec 2011

Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has been banned for eight matches and fined 40,000 pounds for racially abusing Manchester United defender Patrice Evra during a Premier League match at Anfield in October, the FA said on Tuesday.

FA hands Mourinho suspended ban, fine for ref comments

FA hands Mourinho suspended ban, fine for ref comments

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

Mourinho admitted the misconduct charge following his comments after Chelsea's 3-1 home defeat by Southampton on October 3.

Tevez apologises to Man City over conduct

Tevez apologises to Man City over conduct

Rediff.com22 Feb 2012

Manchester City finally got the apology they had been waiting for on Tuesday when striker Carlos Tevez said he was sorry for his behaviour over recent months, setting up a possible return to action at the Premier League club.

President to look into complaint against former CJI: SC

President to look into complaint against former CJI: SC

Rediff.com10 May 2012

The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the President to take a decision on a complaint filed before her against the National Human Rights Commission Chairman and former Chief Justice of India K G Balakrishnan regarding his alleged misconduct during his tenure as a judge in the apex court.The apex court refused to direct the Centre to recommend a Presidential reference for the removal of Balakrishnan as the chairman of the NHRC.

Key documents against former CJI missing in SC

Key documents against former CJI missing in SC

Rediff.com7 May 2012

An NGO, seeking removal of former Chief Justice of India K G Balakrishnan as the National Human Rights Commission chairman for his alleged misconduct, on Monday told the Supreme Court that a key document of the Centre on probe into disproportionate assets against him and his kins has gone "missing" from the apex court files.

'Day of reckoning', says Jaitley as 2 opposition leaders are raided

'Day of reckoning', says Jaitley as 2 opposition leaders are raided

Rediff.com16 May 2017

Jaitley said the raids have been carried out only after identifying a substantial reason.

Tevez misses training, returns to Argentina

Tevez misses training, returns to Argentina

Rediff.com9 Nov 2011

Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez could be in more trouble after he missed training without permission on Wednesday in order to return to Argentina.

CBI books former Army vice chief

CBI books former Army vice chief

Rediff.com31 Jan 2012

Former Vice Chief of Indian Army Lt Gen Nobel Thamburaj and two others were on Tuesday booked by the Central Bureau of Investigation on charges of criminal conspiracy, cheating and misconduct in an out of court land dispute settlement to benefit a private builder to the tune of Rs 46 crore.

Will quit movement if corruption charges are proved: Kejriwal

Will quit movement if corruption charges are proved: Kejriwal

Rediff.com2 Nov 2011

Facing allegations of financial misconduct, Team Anna member Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday said that he will quit the anti-graft movement if "corruption of even Rs 10 is proved" against him.

Dinakaran resigns as chief justice of Sikkim HC

Dinakaran resigns as chief justice of Sikkim HC

Rediff.com29 Jul 2011

Facing impeachment on charges of corruption and judicial misconduct, Sikkim high court Chief Justice P D Dinakaran resigned on Friday from the post.

Indian-origin gynaecologist suspended for groping in UK

Indian-origin gynaecologist suspended for groping in UK

Rediff.com14 Dec 2013

An Indian-origin gynaecologist, accused of groping a patient's breasts three years ago, has been found guilty of misconduct by a British panel and suspended from practicing medicine for a year.