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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".

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

'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.

UK phone hacking: Brooks cleared of all charges; Coulson guilty

UK phone hacking: Brooks cleared of all charges; Coulson guilty

Rediff.com24 Jun 2014

Ex-News International CEO Rebekah Brooks was on Tuesday cleared of all charges but her former colleague Andy Coulson was found guilty of phone hacking, bringing a dramatic end to the eight-month trial involving Rupert Murdoch's media empire in the UK.

Moyes charged by FA over referee comments

Moyes charged by FA over referee comments

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

Manchester United manager David Moyes has been charged with misconduct for his post-match comments about the referee after Tuesday's League Cup defeat at Sunderland, the Football Association said on Friday.

Tempers run high at a meet on journalists' ethics

Tempers run high at a meet on journalists' ethics

Rediff.com3 Dec 2010

Tempers ran high and heated exchanges were witnessed as journalists on Friday debated the issue of media ethics in the background of lobbyist Niira Radia's tapped conversation with leading scribes, published by two weekly magazines.

Sri Lanka: Former Army chief convicted in white flag case

Sri Lanka: Former Army chief convicted in white flag case

Rediff.com18 Nov 2011

Former Sri Lankan army chief and presidential candidate Sarath Fonseka was on Friday convicted and sent to three year imprisonment after the high court found him guilty in the 'white flag' case.

Jaitley slams Oppn for supporting Mamata, calls them 'kleptocrat's club'

Jaitley slams Oppn for supporting Mamata, calls them 'kleptocrat's club'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

Questioning whether "New India" can be ever run by this "kleptocrat's club", Jaitley said those who have lent support to the West Bengal dharna are those who are battling serious allegations of economic improprieties

Nadal criticises delay in Fognini ban

Nadal criticises delay in Fognini ban

Rediff.com3 Sep 2017

He was slapped with $24,000 in fines on Friday but was allowed to play two matches in the doubles tournament with partner Simone Bolelli before the Grand Slam Board announced their decision to suspend Fognini on Saturday.

Govt to ban distribution of gifts at AGMs

Govt to ban distribution of gifts at AGMs

Rediff.com2 Aug 2011

The government is proposing to ban distribution of gifts and food coupons at the Annual General Meetings of companies, as these activities distract shareholders from serious business.

Unease in Team Anna; Hazare hints at revamp

Unease in Team Anna; Hazare hints at revamp

Rediff.com28 Oct 2011

Anna Hazare on Friday hinted at expansion of his Core Committee as a sense of unease gripped his team over allegations of financial misconduct by some of its key members.

Oppo sacks employee who insulted Indian flag

Oppo sacks employee who insulted Indian flag

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

"We have zero tolerance for such matters and have taken strict action in terminating the individual and continue working very closely with the authorities on the matter," Oppo India said in a statement.

15 customs, central excise officers sacked on corruption charges

15 customs, central excise officers sacked on corruption charges

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

The government has sacked these officers ranging from the ranks of principal commissioner to assistant commissioner, some of whom were already under suspension.

Justice Sen resigns ahead of impeachment motion

Justice Sen resigns ahead of impeachment motion

Rediff.com1 Sep 2011

Justice Soumitra Sen of the Calcutta High Court resigned on Thursday, five days before his impeachment motion was to taken up in the Lok Sabha.

Civil society to assist in probe against Dinkaran

Civil society to assist in probe against Dinkaran

Rediff.com18 May 2011

The Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed a non-government organisation to assist the Rajya Sabha-appointed panel in its ongoing probe into the charges of corruption and judicial misconduct against Sikkim high court Chief Justice P D Dinakaran.

I am the sacrificial lamb to cleanse judiciary: Justice Sen

I am the sacrificial lamb to cleanse judiciary: Justice Sen

Rediff.com17 Aug 2011

Justice Sen appeared before a 'bar' "posted" at the gate of the central aisle of the upper house facing the Chairman as CPI-M leader Sitaram Yechury moved motions against him.

ICAI seeks info from Sebi, Reliance Infra

ICAI seeks info from Sebi, Reliance Infra

Rediff.com10 Feb 2011

The letters were meant to assess if there had been any professional misconduct by any auditors of Reliance Infra and Reliance National Resources Ltd that led to the alleged misrepresentation of investments by these companies.

SC seeks RS panel's view on Dinakaran's charges

SC seeks RS panel's view on Dinakaran's charges

Rediff.com16 May 2011

The Supreme Court on Monday sought response of the Rajya Sabha-appointed panel on Sikkim High Court Chief Justice P D Dinakaran's allegations that the committee has exceeded its jurisdiction in probing charges of judicial misconduct and corruption against him.

Benegal Committee submits recommendations on censorship to IB ministry

Benegal Committee submits recommendations on censorship to IB ministry

Rediff.com12 Jun 2016

The Benegal panel, in its first report submitted on April 26, had urged the government to lay down a "holistic framework for certification of films."

Adarsh scam: Tiwari refuses to quit

Adarsh scam: Tiwari refuses to quit

Rediff.com16 Jan 2011

Putting the Maharashtra government in a quandary, a defiant Ramanand Tiwari on Sunday said he will not quit as information commissioner and will challenge the recommendation to the governor to suspend him following his alleged involvement in the Adarsh Housing scam.

Adarsh-tainted babu defies order, attends office

Adarsh-tainted babu defies order, attends office

Rediff.com14 Jan 2011

Maharashtra Information Commissioner Ramanand Tiwari continues to attend office despite the state government recommending his suspension and barring him from remaining present in office till the inquiry into the Adarsh housing scam gets over."I continue to attend office as I have not got any communication from the state government asking me not to attend office," said Tiwari, a retired IAS officer, whose son owns a flat in Adarsh society.

Supreme Court rejects Justice Dinakaran's plea

Supreme Court rejects Justice Dinakaran's plea

Rediff.com5 Jul 2011

In a setback to Sikkim High Court Chief Justice P D Dinakaran, the Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to quash some of the charges framed against him by a Rajya Sabha-appointed panel looking into allegations of corrupt practices and misconduct against him.

United manager Mourinho charged again by FA

United manager Mourinho charged again by FA

Rediff.com29 Nov 2016

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has been charged with improper conduct by the FA after he was sent off at the weekend for the second time in a month.

Cricketers to be educated on off-field behaviour

Cricketers to be educated on off-field behaviour

Rediff.com20 Oct 2018

With the #MeToo movement taking the world by storm, sexual harassment came up for discussion at the three-day ICC Board meetings in Singapore, which concluded on Saturday.

'Ramani is not alone in her fight': 20 women scribes ready to testify against Akbar

'Ramani is not alone in her fight': 20 women scribes ready to testify against Akbar

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

'Ramani is not alone in her fight,' the journalists said in the joint statement undersigned by them.