News for 'official misconduct'

CBI arrests RG Kar ex-principal, 3 others over fin irregularities

CBI arrests RG Kar ex-principal, 3 others over fin irregularities

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

Officials said the three others who have been arrested are Ghosh's security guard Afsar Ali (44), and hospital vendors Biplav Singha (52) and Suman Hazara (46) who used to supply material to the hospital.

Retired-babus taking up private jobs soon after retirement constitutes serious misconduct: CVC

Retired-babus taking up private jobs soon after retirement constitutes serious misconduct: CVC

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

In the order, the CVC has outlined procedure for government organisations for obtaining vigilance clearance for retired-babus before employing them.

United manager Ferguson denies misconduct charge

United manager Ferguson denies misconduct charge

Rediff.com2 Feb 2013

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson faces a Football Association hearing and a possible touchline ban after denying a charge of misconduct on Friday.

Corruption by officials inflicts deep impact on nation's functioning: Court

Corruption by officials inflicts deep impact on nation's functioning: Court

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

The prosecution said the officer had initially made a demand of Rs 1,30,000 in March 2015 to settle the tax liability of the complainant, who runs a partnership firm.

Gibbs guilty of misconduct: CSA

Gibbs guilty of misconduct: CSA

Rediff.com2 Apr 2008

After being arrested and charged for drunken driving, South African batsman Herschelle Gibbs was on Wednesday found guilty of misconduct by Cricket South Africa.

How Front-Running Hurts MFs, Investors

How Front-Running Hurts MFs, Investors

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

Cases of front-running mostly happen when large asset managers and intermediaries are involved in bulk trades as their transaction size is generally big enough to impact the stock price.

Atul Subhash suicide: Cops confirm harassment by wife

Atul Subhash suicide: Cops confirm harassment by wife

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Whitefield, Shivakumar on Tuesday confirmed that Bengaluru-based techie Atul Subhash died by suicide in the early hours of December 9 following harassment from his wife and her family.

'Targetted' Babar to take legal action against former players

'Targetted' Babar to take legal action against former players

Rediff.com22 Jun 2024

It was also reported that evidence related to statements made by YouTubers and former cricketers is being collected by the Pakistan Cricket Board's legal department.

RG Kar rape-murder case: Can of worms opened, but CBI still clueless

RG Kar rape-murder case: Can of worms opened, but CBI still clueless

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

The investigators are unable to join several dots due to lack of evidence from the crime scene.

Quota fraud: Puja Khedkar sacked from IAS with immediate effect

Quota fraud: Puja Khedkar sacked from IAS with immediate effect

Rediff.com8 Sep 2024

Khedkar, who was from the 2023 batch, has been accused of cheating and wrongly availing Other Backward Classes and disability quota benefits to ensure her selection in the government service.

Mourinho sanctioned again by FA, this time charged with misconduct

Mourinho sanctioned again by FA, this time charged with misconduct

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

'Jose Mourinho has been charged with misconduct in relation to his language and/or behaviour towards the match officials in or around the dressing room area at halftime'

Striking Bengal docs await govt response to email

Striking Bengal docs await govt response to email

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

The e-mail, detailing the points which were discussed and agreed upon between the two sides and also those which weren't, was sent as per the state's requirement based on which the government is expected to issue directives, the doctors said.

'Unhappy with talks', Bengal doctors to continue 'cease work'

'Unhappy with talks', Bengal doctors to continue 'cease work'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

The second round of talks between junior doctors and officials of the West Bengal government failed to break the medics' strike over the RG Kar issue, following the state's refusal to give written minutes of the meeting, the doctors alleged.

Johnson fined, gets warning for on-field misconduct in LLC

Johnson fined, gets warning for on-field misconduct in LLC

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

Johnson got engaged in a verbal exchange with Pathan and was seen pushing the latter away

When players were disqualified for on-court misconduct

When players were disqualified for on-court misconduct

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

The list of players who have been defaulted from a tour-level match for on-field misconduct.

PIX: Botswana's Tebogo wins men's 200 metres gold

PIX: Botswana's Tebogo wins men's 200 metres gold

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

Letsile Tebogo became the first African to win the men's Olympic 200 metres title on Thursday when he powered clear of American duo Kenny Bednarek and a COVID-hit Noah Lyles to claim Botswana's first Olympic gold medal.

CSA hands Nel 3-match ban for misconduct

CSA hands Nel 3-match ban for misconduct

Rediff.com21 Jan 2009

South African pacer Andre Nel has been banned from three domestic Twenty20 matches after being found guilty of misconduct.

Over 1,250 complaints lodged at govt camps in Sandeshkhali

Over 1,250 complaints lodged at govt camps in Sandeshkhali

Rediff.com24 Feb 2024

Sandeshkhali Block 2, the epicentre of the violent protests triggered by allegations of land encroachment and sexual misconduct involving local TMC leaders, has contributed the largest share of close to 1,000 complaints.

Flyer arrested for defecating, urinating on Mumbai-Delhi Air India flight

Flyer arrested for defecating, urinating on Mumbai-Delhi Air India flight

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

The FIR further stated that this misconduct was spotted by the cabin crew and, subsequently, a verbal warning was issued by the cabin supervisor of the flight.

10 Times Arvind Kejriwal Made Headlines

10 Times Arvind Kejriwal Made Headlines

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

From the time he first rose to prominence during the movement against the then UPA government, Arvind Kejriwal has regularly grabbed headlines for his surprise moves and decisions. Here are 10 such instances.

Cong, BJP spar after ED officer caught taking bribe in TN

Cong, BJP spar after ED officer caught taking bribe in TN

Rediff.com2 Dec 2023

An Enforcement Directorate officer was arrested for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 20 lakh from a a government employee, the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC), said on Friday.

India experienced major human rights issues in 2022: US report

India experienced major human rights issues in 2022: US report

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

Released by secretary of state Antony Blinken, the annual human rights reports of the state department is a mandatory requirement of the US Congress giving details of human rights status in countries across the world.

Violence in Sandeshkhali rocks last phase of LS polls in Bengal

Violence in Sandeshkhali rocks last phase of LS polls in Bengal

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

Widespread violence between supporters of the Trinamool Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party over alleged electoral malpractices in strife-torn Sandeshkhali marred the final phase of Lok Sabha polls in West Bengal on Saturday, resulting in injuries to a number of people.

SC rejects PIL for court-monitored probe into Sandeshkhali violence

SC rejects PIL for court-monitored probe into Sandeshkhali violence

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a PIL seeking a court-monitored CBI or SIT probe into the violence in West Bengal's Sandeshkhali village, saying the incidents cannot be compared to the savagery in Manipur.

Delhi cop kicks men offering namaaz, suspended

Delhi cop kicks men offering namaaz, suspended

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

Soon after the incident, the police took cognisance of the video and initiated a probe, Meena said.

AAP locks horns with EC over party's LS poll campaign song

AAP locks horns with EC over party's LS poll campaign song

Rediff.com28 Apr 2024

The over two-minute campaign song, penned and sung by AAP MLA Dilip Pandey, was released at the party headquarters in New Delhi on Thursday.

Uproar in Rajasthan as SI rapes 4-yr-old Dalit girl

Uproar in Rajasthan as SI rapes 4-yr-old Dalit girl

Rediff.com11 Nov 2023

The police sub-inspector accused of raping a minor girl in Rajasthan's Dausa district has been arrested and a case registered against him under relevant sections, including Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and the SC/ST Act, officials said on Saturday.

BJP manifesto promises to 'maintain peace in Northeast'

BJP manifesto promises to 'maintain peace in Northeast'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

In its election manifesto -- 'Sankalp Patra' -- the Bharatiya Janata Party has vowed to implement the Union Civil Code (UCC), maintain peace in the Northeast, among other key poll promises.

ED raids 11 offices of Church of North India including Nagpur

ED raids 11 offices of Church of North India including Nagpur

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

The Enforcement Directorate is carrying out searches at 11 locations across India, including the Nagpur office of the Church of North India (CNI), in connection with a case registered in Bhopal, an ED official said on Wednesday.

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

Top Chinese official booked for corruption

Top Chinese official booked for corruption

Rediff.com7 Dec 2012

A top provincial Chinese official was on Friday booked in the first high profile case of corruption after Xi Jinping took over as the leader the ruling Communist Party of China, while a police chief of a city in Xinjiang is being investigated for sexual misconduct.

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.

Gujarat BJP suspends OBC cell member over sextortion bid

Gujarat BJP suspends OBC cell member over sextortion bid

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

The Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad has arrested five persons for allegedly hatching a conspiracy to extort Rs 8 crore from a retired Indian Police Service officer by preparing and circulating a false affidavit to claim he had raped a woman, an official said on Monday.

Sandeshkhali: TMC leaders' properties torched, MLA thrashed

Sandeshkhali: TMC leaders' properties torched, MLA thrashed

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

Armed with sticks, they set ablaze thatched structures near a fishing yard in Belmajur area of Sandeshkhali, venting their fury against the elusive TMC leader Shahjahan Sheikh and his brother Siraj. The torched structure, it was revealed, belonged to Siraj.

'La Liga trying to damage Barcelona's reputation'

'La Liga trying to damage Barcelona's reputation'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

Spanish prosecutors last month filed a complaint against Barcelona over payments of 7.3 million euros ($7.95 million) from 2001 to 2018 to firms owned by Jose Maria Enriquez Negreira.

Tarun Tejpal offers to pay defamed Army officer Rs 10 lakh, issue apology

Tarun Tejpal offers to pay defamed Army officer Rs 10 lakh, issue apology

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

Journalist Tarun Tejpal told the Delhi high court on Friday that he will publish an apology in a national daily stating that an Indian Army officer, against whom he had levelled allegations of corruption in defence procurement, had not accepted any money.

Delhi govt says harassment complaints by officers 'absolutely fake'

Delhi govt says harassment complaints by officers 'absolutely fake'

Rediff.com21 May 2023

The Delhi government on Sunday accused Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena of indulging in 'dirty politics' while asserting that the complaints filed by some officers alleging harassment by the Aam Aadmi Party dispensation are 'absolutely fake'.

US restricts visas of Chinese officials over Hong Kong

US restricts visas of Chinese officials over Hong Kong

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced the move, saying he was carrying out President Donald Trump's orders. "Today, I am announcing visa restrictions on current and former CCP officials who are believed to be responsible for, or complicit in, undermining Hong Kong's high degree of autonomy, as guaranteed in the 1984 Sino-British Joint Declaration or undermining human rights and fundamental freedoms in Hong Kong," Pompeo said.

CBI probes irregularities in construction of Kejriwal's home

CBI probes irregularities in construction of Kejriwal's home

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

The ruling Aam Admi Party in Delhi rejected the allegation of any wrongdoing and accused the BJP of "using all its power to finish AAP".

SC to hear on Nov 20 plea against prior nod to probe babus for corruption

SC to hear on Nov 20 plea against prior nod to probe babus for corruption

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

The plea came up for hearing before a bench comprising Justices B V Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan.