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61% of economic crimes committed by employees, says survey

61% of economic crimes committed by employees, says survey

Rediff.com16 Apr 2016

The top three industries in India susceptible to economic crimes are financial services, manufacturing and professional services

MoSha Know Yogi Is His Own Master

MoSha Know Yogi Is His Own Master

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

In the recent past, Adityanath and the RSS seem to have come closer. The warmth is more on the part of the RSS. And even now, not all requests from the RSS are accommodated by the UP government, points out Aditi Phadnis.

Australia to crack down on match fixing in sport

Australia to crack down on match fixing in sport

Rediff.com7 Feb 2013

The Australian government promised on Thursday to crack down on match fixing and the growing influence of organised crime on sports after a major investigation found links between doping and crime may have led to manipulated results.

Plea in SC for court-monitored SIT probe into electoral bonds scheme

Plea in SC for court-monitored SIT probe into electoral bonds scheme

Rediff.com14 May 2024

A bench comprising Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta took note of the submissions of lawyer Prashant Bhushan, appearing for NGOs 'Common Cause' and the Centre for Public Interest Litigation, that the plea needed to be listed for hearing at the earliest.

Watch Vijay Deverakonda Romance Mrunal Thakur

Watch Vijay Deverakonda Romance Mrunal Thakur

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Amazon Prime Video has announced a huge number of assorted Web series and movies, and the slate sure looks interesting.

Has crime reduced in Bihar?

Has crime reduced in Bihar?

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

Nitish Kumar and his officials maintain that Bihar has one of the lowest crime rates in India. Bihar police crime data indicates otherwise.

60 fugitives have so far been extradited to India, but Rana's case is special

60 fugitives have so far been extradited to India, but Rana's case is special

Rediff.com18 May 2023

In more than a decade since 2002, 60 fugitives were extradited or deported by foreign governments to India, which received a major victory in its fight to bring the perpetrators of the 26/11 Mumbai attacks to justice when a US federal court agreed to the extradition of Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana to the country.

Pro-Palestine Aussie pitch invader sent to 1-day police custody

Pro-Palestine Aussie pitch invader sent to 1-day police custody

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

Wen Johnson (24) had intruded into the pitch at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium just before the drinks break in the final at around 3pm, but was immediately apprehended by security personnel as he approached batter Virat Kohli.

Israel conducts airstrikes on 450 Hamas sites in Gaza; increases ground forces

Israel conducts airstrikes on 450 Hamas sites in Gaza; increases ground forces

Rediff.com29 Oct 2023

Forces are also operating deeper in the enclave than they have since the start of the war.

HC upholds life imprisonment of Arun Gawli in murder case

HC upholds life imprisonment of Arun Gawli in murder case

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

The HC has upheld the sentence and conviction of Gawli and other accused.

Hindu-Canadians asked to go back to India: Trudeau's party leader

Hindu-Canadians asked to go back to India: Trudeau's party leader

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

The Khalistan movement leader is trying to provoke Hindu Canadians to react and divide the Hindu and Sikh communities in Canada, Arya said.

Startups call for swift measures to ensure robust safety

Startups call for swift measures to ensure robust safety

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

The blast at The Rameshwaram Caf has caused distress and concern among the startup and information technology (IT) community, raising questions related to safety and security. Approximately 10 people were reportedly injured in a low-intensity bomb blast at The Rameshwaram Caf, a popular restaurant in Bengaluru's Brookfield. The surrounding area is a major hub for the Indian technology (tech) industry, housing many startups and top IT companies such as IBM, SAP, Accenture, International Tech Park Bangalore, and Prestige Technostar.

Hooch Tragedy, BSP Leader Killing: Stalin On Shaky Ground

Hooch Tragedy, BSP Leader Killing: Stalin On Shaky Ground

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

Wednesday's Vikravandi by-election has become a referendum on the Stalin government, notes N Sathiya Moorthy.

'Stop' Mann from hoisting R-Day flag: Pannun to Punjab gangsters

'Stop' Mann from hoisting R-Day flag: Pannun to Punjab gangsters

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

In an email sent to some journalists and two videos accessed by PTI, Pannun compared Mann with former Punjab chief minister Beant Singh, who was assassinated in a bomb blast on August 31, 1995.

SFJ's Pannun booked for threatening attack during World Cup

SFJ's Pannun booked for threatening attack during World Cup

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

In the first information report (FIR), the cyber crime branch of the Ahmedabad police said that people from across the country have received Pannun's threat via a pre-recorded voice message sent from a foreign number.

How Modi Lost While Winning

How Modi Lost While Winning

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

For the first time in his political career, he failed to carry his party to even a working majority -- and again, for the first time in his career, he finds himself in a situation where he cannot rule by dictatorial fiat, points out Prem Panicker.

'Yogi baba won't allow criminals to survive'

'Yogi baba won't allow criminals to survive'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2023

The murder of Atiq and his brother and the police encounter with his son have raised many questions about the propriety of how crime is tackled by the Yogi government. But Yogi knows he has the support of the people who are fed up with crime holding the state to ransom for decades, asserts Ramesh Menon.

Shah's doctored video: 12 more summoned; AAP, Cong men held in Gujarat

Shah's doctored video: 12 more summoned; AAP, Cong men held in Gujarat

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

In total, 17 people, including Telangana Chief Minister and Congress leader Revanth Reddy, have been issued notices to appear before the Delhi police's investigation officer (in connection with the case. Sources, however, said Reddy is "unlikely" to join the probe and may send his representative.

HC asks Parliament, EC to take steps for removing criminals from politics

HC asks Parliament, EC to take steps for removing criminals from politics

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

The court said it is the responsibility of Parliament to show its collective will to restrain criminals from entering politics or legislature to save democracy and the country governed on democratic principles and the rule of law.

More than 600 Meiteis leave Mizoram fearing attacks

More than 600 Meiteis leave Mizoram fearing attacks

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

More than 600 Meiteis have left Mizoram due to fear of tension after a video two tribal women being paraded naked by a mob in Manipur surfaced online recently, a senior police officer said on Thursday.

MCOCA invoked against suspects in Dey murder case

MCOCA invoked against suspects in Dey murder case

Rediff.com8 Jul 2011

"We have invoked MCOCA against all the accused in the case," said Joint Police Commissioner (Crime) Himanshu Roy. According to police, MCOCA provisions can be applied if at least two members of an organised crime gang have at least two charge-sheets registered against them

No question of banning Bajrang Dal if...: Congress leader Moily

No question of banning Bajrang Dal if...: Congress leader Moily

Rediff.com5 May 2023

There is no question of banning the Bajrang Dal if it plays by the rulebook and behaves itself, senior Congress leader M Veerappa Moily said on Friday, as his party's manifesto proposing to outlaw the outfit continues to come under fire from the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Delhi Police invokes MCOCA provisions against Sreesanth & Co.

Delhi Police invokes MCOCA provisions against Sreesanth & Co.

Rediff.com4 Jun 2013

Delhi Police commissioner Neeraj Kumar said the stringent provisions of Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) was invoked to strengthen the case against those involved in the IPL spot-fixing saga.

Putin describes India as a great power, time-tested friend

Putin describes India as a great power, time-tested friend

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

Russia President Vladimir Putin on Monday described India as a great power, a friendly nation and a time-tested friend and echoed common concerns over terrorism, drug trafficking and organised crime as he held wide-ranging talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Probe into Bengaluru cafe blast intensifies

Probe into Bengaluru cafe blast intensifies

Rediff.com2 Mar 2024

Police sources said that four persons have been detained for questioning in connection with Friday's low-intensity bomb blast at The Rameshwaram Cafe.

Wild, Wild World On OTT This Week

Wild, Wild World On OTT This Week

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

Oh, and there are secret agents too!

In tit-for-tat move, India asks Canadian diplomat to 'leave in 5 days'

In tit-for-tat move, India asks Canadian diplomat to 'leave in 5 days'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

The Canadian high commissioner to India was summoned to the ministry of external affairs and informed about the decision to expel the senior Canadian diplomat.

'How can the US tolerate such injustice against the Palestinians?'

'How can the US tolerate such injustice against the Palestinians?'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

'This award is funded by American money so I took this decision.'

How 'Guru Gary' is using cricket to keep slum kids away from drugs

How 'Guru Gary' is using cricket to keep slum kids away from drugs

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

Notorious for drugs and crime and afflicted by large-scale poverty, the Khayelitsha township in Cape Town is better known for being one of the biggest slums on the planet. But World Cup-winning coach Gary Kirsten is attempting to change the image for good through cricket.

Why BJP Is More Guilty Than Sam Pitroda

Why BJP Is More Guilty Than Sam Pitroda

Rediff.com15 May 2024

If Pitroda's blunder cost him his office, what should the BJP's unrepentant attitude cost it?, asks Shyam G Menon.

US vetoes Palestinian bid to gain statehood at UN

US vetoes Palestinian bid to gain statehood at UN

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

The United States has vetoed a resolution in the UN Security Council on the latest Palestinian bid to be granted full membership of the United Nations, an outcome lauded by Israel but criticised by Palestine as 'unfair, immoral, and unjustified'.

Blast near Israel embassy: Unknown persons booked; police await NSG lab report

Blast near Israel embassy: Unknown persons booked; police await NSG lab report

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

The police have questioned multiple autorickshaw drivers, including the one who brought the suspect to the spot before the blast took place.

Over 95% Indian firms fall prey to 'new fraud' incidents

Over 95% Indian firms fall prey to 'new fraud' incidents

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

Over 95 per cent of organisations in India have experienced new types of fraud incidents in the past two years, a PwC Survey said on Tuesday. Following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, the uncertainties associated with it, subsequent shift to digital operations and remote working, businesses have been exposed to new risks related to digital security, employee safety and disinformation, said the PwC's 'Global Economic Crime and Fraud Survey 2022' report.

Pune police make fresh arrest in Moosewala murder case

Pune police make fresh arrest in Moosewala murder case

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

The police have arrested Siddhesh Hiraman Kamble, alias Mahakal, in connection with the killing of popular singer and Congress leader Sidhu Moosewala in Punjab last month, an official said on Wednesday.

Senior Manipur police office officer shot dead in sniper attack

Senior Manipur police office officer shot dead in sniper attack

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

Sub-divisional police officer Chingtham Anand, a resident of Imphal's Haobam Marak locality, was killed in a sniper attack while he was on duty overseeing the cleaning of the grounds of Eastern Shine School for construction of a helipad jointly by the police and BSF, officials said.

AAP says no alliance with Cong in Haryana polls

AAP says no alliance with Cong in Haryana polls

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

The Aam Aadmi Party will fight the 2024 Haryana assembly polls on its own, its state unit vice-president Anurag Dhanda said on Friday, saying the party has a complete organisational structure ready and will soon announce its village-level committees too.

Pune cops in Delhi to quiz Bishnoi for leads on Moosewala murder accused

Pune cops in Delhi to quiz Bishnoi for leads on Moosewala murder accused

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

The purpose of the interrogation is to get some leads on the whereabouts of Santosh Jadhav, a member of the Bishnoi gang and one of the accused in the Moosewala murder case, who is currently on the run, he said.

Bhupesh Baghel, others booked in Mahadev betting app case

Bhupesh Baghel, others booked in Mahadev betting app case

Rediff.com17 Mar 2024

The Enforcement Directorate, which has been investigating the Mahadev app-linked money laundering case for more than a year, alleged in the past that its probe has shown involvement of various high-ranking politicians and bureaucrats from Chhattisgarh, where the two main promoters of the app hail from.

Manipur incident: I'm numb with rage: Harbhajan demands capital punishment

Manipur incident: I'm numb with rage: Harbhajan demands capital punishment

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

Former India spinner and Rajya Sabha MP Harbhajan Singh has demanded "capital punishment" for all those who were involved in the heinous crime of parading two Manipuri women naked and allegedly gang-raping them.

'There could be a bigger plan to teach Ambani a lesson'

'There could be a bigger plan to teach Ambani a lesson'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

'...to give him a signal that you cannot ignore Maharashtra, you are too close to the Centre.' 'I can see some kind of rivalry also in this, but it is better that the NIA goes deep into it.'