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UK court denies bail to Nirav Modi

UK court denies bail to Nirav Modi

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

The judge fixed April 26 as the next date of hearing when he will appear via video link from jail.

UK minister signs extradition order for wanted bookie Sanjeev Chawla

UK minister signs extradition order for wanted bookie Sanjeev Chawla

Rediff.com2 Mar 2019

Chawla was introduced to Hansie Cronje, the late South African cricket team captain, in January-February 2000. It was suggested to Cronje, by Chawla and another person, that he could make significant amounts of money if he agreed to lose cricket matches.

PMC Bank account-holders file police complaint against top brass

PMC Bank account-holders file police complaint against top brass

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

A delegation of account-holders went to Sion police station in central Mumbai and submitted the complaint against officials of the bank on which the RBI has imposed operational restrictions. The delegation in its complaint alleged that at least 14 people, including the PMC Bank's chairman and all its directors, were involved in misappropriation of funds of the account-holders.

Vijay Mallya's extradition hearing will begin from December 4

Vijay Mallya's extradition hearing will begin from December 4

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

Speaking to reporters Mallya said, "It will all become clear in court".

'State Department was requested to assist in locating and repatriating Ms Richard to India'

'State Department was requested to assist in locating and repatriating Ms Richard to India'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2013

The State Department says it informed the Indian embassy in Washington, DC in Deptember about the troubles that awaited diplomat Devyani Khobragade, who was arrested on the charges of alleged fraud in New York on December 12. A media statement issued by M Sridharan, the Counsellor (Press, Information and Culture), at the embassy clarifies the sequence of events.

US mum on G-visa granting diplomatic immunity to Devyani

US mum on G-visa granting diplomatic immunity to Devyani

Rediff.com9 Jan 2014

More than 20 days after it was submitted by the United Nations, the United States continues to review the visa application of Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade, which would give her full diplomatic immunity.

Devyani fallout: India expels senior US diplomat

Devyani fallout: India expels senior US diplomat

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

India on Friday expelled senior American diplomat within hours of Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade being asked to leave the United States after her indictment in a visa fraud case for which she was arrested nearly a month ago, triggering strong reaction from the government here.

Mallya skips ED again; seeks time till May

Mallya skips ED again; seeks time till May

Rediff.com9 Apr 2016

However, it is understood that the liquor baron has suggested his legal team can help ED in taking the probe forward.

German who alleged assault in UP held for having forged visa

German who alleged assault in UP held for having forged visa

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

Holger Erik Misch, a resident of Berlin, had on November 3 entered into an altercation with railway employee Aman Kumar and had also allegedly attacked two policemen with a stick.

Ex-Kingfisher staff bay for Mallya's blood

Ex-Kingfisher staff bay for Mallya's blood

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

'Everyone knows that you including your son won't be able to spend all the wealth that you have earned then why not at least pay the salaries of your employees,' the letter said.

CBI lodges fresh FIR against Nirav Modi, approaches Interpol

CBI lodges fresh FIR against Nirav Modi, approaches Interpol

Rediff.com17 Feb 2018

The agency on Friday also carried out searches on the premises of the Gitanjali Group at 20 places in Mumbai, Pune, Surat, Jaipur, Hyderabad and Coimbatore.

Mallya left India despite look-out notice by CBI?

Mallya left India despite look-out notice by CBI?

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

Liquor baron Vijay Mallya, facing probe in a loan default case of IDBI bank, apparently managed to leave the country in spite of a look-out notice against him by CBI.

Champions Trophy says cheers to Mallya's Kingfisher beer

Champions Trophy says cheers to Mallya's Kingfisher beer

Rediff.com22 May 2017

Kingfisher to be lager partner at ICC Champions Trophy to be played in UK.

Vijay Mallya arrested in London, gets bail

Vijay Mallya arrested in London, gets bail

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

India had given a formal extradition request for Mallya as per the Extradition Treaty between India and the UK through a note verbale on February 8

Further disciplinary action against Khobragade not ruled out: MEA

Further disciplinary action against Khobragade not ruled out: MEA

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

The external affairs ministry on Friday did not rule out any further disciplinary action against senior diplomat Devyani Khobragade, who had hit the headlines last year after being arrested in the US in a visa fraud case.

5 reasons to be wary of Aadhaar

5 reasons to be wary of Aadhaar

Rediff.com22 Apr 2017

Not only is your privacy stripped stark naked, says Mitali Saran, the system itself is illegal and vulnerable.

No decision yet on Nirav Modi's bail appeal

No decision yet on Nirav Modi's bail appeal

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

Justice Ingrid Simler at the Royal Courts of Justice in London concluded the hearing and said as the matter was of "some importance", she would take some time to consider it and hand down her ruling on Wednesday.

Now a 21-year-old treaty to be used to get Mallya back to India

Now a 21-year-old treaty to be used to get Mallya back to India

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

Besides Mallya, his companies Kingfisher Airlines and United Breweries Holdings Limited have also been named as accused

US law enforcers should be mindful of global realities:Haqqani

US law enforcers should be mindful of global realities:Haqqani

Rediff.com20 Dec 2013

Against the backdrop of the arrest and humiliating treatment meted out to a senior Indian diplomat, a former Pakistani diplomat to the United States has cautioned the American law enforcers to be sensitive towards the global realities on how they treat foreign diplomats in the country.

2 warrants out for Mallya, courts call for 'coercive action'

2 warrants out for Mallya, courts call for 'coercive action'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

While one NBW was issued in a 2012 cheque bounce case following Mallya's non-appearance, another was in a case of allegedly evading summons in a FERA violation matter.

House panel recommends Mallya's expulsion from RS

House panel recommends Mallya's expulsion from RS

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

The Ethics Committee of Rajya Sabha headed by veteran Congress leader Karan Singh, decided to give Mallya one week time to explain his conduct.

It's time to name and shame defaulters

It's time to name and shame defaulters

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

Spare the serious entrepreneurs but don't allow the rogues to use the shield of secrecy, writes Tamal Spare the serious entrepreneurs but don't allow the rogues to use the shield of secrecy, says Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Cricket Buzz: Women cricketers to get Lord's recognition

Cricket Buzz: Women cricketers to get Lord's recognition

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

'This is a landmark moment for Lord's, with women's cricket now documented in the dressing rooms for the first time.'

Studying abroad? 6 rules you should never break

Studying abroad? 6 rules you should never break

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

Are you overstaying on an F1 visa?

Diageo to 'review' Tribunal order, says $40mn paid to Mallya

Diageo to 'review' Tribunal order, says $40mn paid to Mallya

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

As part of their deal Diageo agreed to pay Mallya, $75 million for stepping down as chairman of United Spirits and for entering into a non-compete pact

'This is the price you pay for speaking out against Modi'

'This is the price you pay for speaking out against Modi'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

'This is a political case and police is being used here right from the day one.'

Exclusive! Kerry, Burns, Biswal not informed of action against Khobragade

Exclusive! Kerry, Burns, Biswal not informed of action against Khobragade

Rediff.com18 Dec 2013

The investigations into and actions being taken by the US State Department's Diplomatic Security Service against Devyani Khobragade were not shared with Secretary of State John F Kerry, Deputy Secretary of State William Burns, or Assistant Secretary of State for South Asia Nisha Desai Biswal, reveals Rediff.com's Aziz Haniffa from Washington, DC.

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Planning a world tour? Read this!

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

These trips can be as short as a month to 45 days.

Rajya Sabha chairman rejects Mallya's resignation

Rajya Sabha chairman rejects Mallya's resignation

Rediff.com3 May 2016

Liquor baron Vijay Mallya, facing a case of loan default of over Rs 9,400 crore, is all set to be expelled from the Rajya Sabha as Chairman Hamid Ansari on Tuesday turned down his resignation on procedural grounds.

Sour and sweet end to the Devyani drama

Sour and sweet end to the Devyani drama

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

The dent on India-US relations caused by L'affaire Devyani will not remain for long as those will be determined by strategic and economic considerations, says Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Why MTNL should shut shop

Why MTNL should shut shop

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

For FY16, MTNL's standalone net loss was over Rs 2,000 crore.

'Why was she arrested when she was taking her child to school?'

'Why was she arrested when she was taking her child to school?'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2013

'This arrest was totally unnecessary and disproportionate to the gravity of charges. What was truly required was a more measured and calculated approach, keeping in mind the strain such an action could cause to the growing bilateral relationship between these two great nations.' Indian-American organisations condemn Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade's arrest.

Aditya Puri's dream for HDFC Bank: Indian Alibaba

Aditya Puri's dream for HDFC Bank: Indian Alibaba

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

Tamal Bandyopadhyay details HDFC Bank's digital journey.

Vijay Mallya resigns from Rajya Sabha

Vijay Mallya resigns from Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com2 May 2016

Vijay Mallya, facing a case of loan default of over Rs 9,400 crore, on Monday resigned from Rajya Sabha.

'Aadhaar is very dangerous for the Indian nation'

'Aadhaar is very dangerous for the Indian nation'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2017

'By taking fingerprints, iris scans and other details of citizens, the State is becoming the custodian of its people.' 'The State can use this data according to its whims and fancies, which is not good in a democracy.' 'When the State looks at all the activities of its citizens, it becomes a police State.'

Banks recall over 32 lakh debit cards; govt seeks details

Banks recall over 32 lakh debit cards; govt seeks details

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

The suspected security breach happened through a malware in the systems of Hitachi Payments Services, which serves ATM network of Yes Bank

I am not an absconder, says Mallya

I am not an absconder, says Mallya

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

'I have been most pained at being painted as an absconder'.

Prison diary: 38 days in Arthur Road jail

Prison diary: 38 days in Arthur Road jail

Rediff.com26 Sep 2017

A young IT grad jailed for visa fraud committed by his agent, gives an insider's view of life in jail.

Jennifer Aniston's secret to a hot bod and more fashion news

Jennifer Aniston's secret to a hot bod and more fashion news

Rediff.com20 Dec 2015

Welcome to the weekly fashion round-up, where we bring you the latest on supermodels, style, designers and everything in-between!

The Americans have mocked India's judicial system

The Americans have mocked India's judicial system

Rediff.com13 Jan 2014

'Evacuating' Devyani's maid's family from India on T visas -- associated with severe sex or labour trafficking... The maximum number of persons thus evacuated by the US from foreign countries last year was from India... A thorough investigation of this is required at India's end,' says former foreign secretary Kanwal Sibal, 'with the US warned that such interference in India's judicial system will not be tolerated.'