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Brady arrested again in corruption probe

Brady arrested again in corruption probe

Rediff.com11 Feb 2009

Birmingham City managing director Karren Brady was arrested on Tuesday by London police investigating alleged corruption in English soccer.

Why is the Mumbai police afraid of this cop?

Why is the Mumbai police afraid of this cop?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

'Every traffic police station in the city has a policeman designated unofficially as the 'cashier.' 'His job is to collect the bribes and, at the end of every month, distribute this money among the cops according to rank.'

Court sends designer Jaisinghani to jail in Amruta Fadnavis threat case

Court sends designer Jaisinghani to jail in Amruta Fadnavis threat case

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

The police produced Aniksha before sessions court judge D D Almale at the end of her previous remand.

BJP candidate in Gujarat says liquor can be sold openly, slapped with FIR

BJP candidate in Gujarat says liquor can be sold openly, slapped with FIR

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

In an embarrassment for the Bharatiya Janata Party in Gujarat ahead of the assembly elections, a candidate allegedly said liquor can be sold openly, leading to the registration of a First Information Report (FIR) against him for indulging in "corrupt practices".

CBI raids houses of Bengal minister, TMC MLA in civic body recruitment scam

CBI raids houses of Bengal minister, TMC MLA in civic body recruitment scam

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

A team of CBI officers reached his residence in south Kolkata's Chetla area along with a large contingent of central forces in the morning, officials said.

Designer Anishka Jaisinghani gets bail in Amruta Fadnavis bribe case

Designer Anishka Jaisinghani gets bail in Amruta Fadnavis bribe case

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

A court in Mumbai on Monday granted bail to designer Anishka Jaisinghani, arrested for allegedly offering a bribe to Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis's wife Amruta for intervening in a criminal case and attempting to extort Rs 10 crore from her.

Ex-MP police chief appointed new CBI director

Ex-MP police chief appointed new CBI director

Rediff.com2 Feb 2019

Shukla, a 1983-batch Indian Police Service officer, is at present chairman of Madhya Pradesh Police Housing Corporation in Bhopal.

Is The Congress Doomed?

Is The Congress Doomed?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

The Congress needs to reorganise itself at the grassroots, infuse younger blood, and have more boots on the ground. Just offering freebies is not the answer anymore. Leadership matters, asserts Ramesh Menon.

Lokpal to attach property of corrupt: Govt draft

Lokpal to attach property of corrupt: Govt draft

Rediff.com22 Jun 2011

The proposed Lokpal will have powers to attach property of public servants accused of corruption and its investigating officers will have rights enjoyed by the police like conducting searches, the government draft says.

Looking At 1999: 25 Years Ago In Bollywood...

Looking At 1999: 25 Years Ago In Bollywood...

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Sukanya Verma recaps all those events from 25 years ago.

Cong intensifies PayCM poster campaign against Bommai, leaders arrested

Cong intensifies PayCM poster campaign against Bommai, leaders arrested

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

The police which are probing the matter on Bommai's instruction had arrested B R Naidu, the former chief of Congress' Karnataka unit social media team, on Wednesday night from his residence.

Shenanigans Surface In Pakistan Military

Shenanigans Surface In Pakistan Military

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

Recent disclosures allege large scale corruption, nepotism and kickbacks by Pakistan air chief Air Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhuin housing land deals in Islamabad and in buying of new aircraft, points out Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W.

Amit Shah: If Rahul Gandhi becomes PM...

Amit Shah: If Rahul Gandhi becomes PM...

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

He also targeted the Congress government in Rajasthan, saying that had it set up a special court in the Kanhaiya Lal murder case, which happened in Udaipur last year, the accused would have been hanged by now.

Pakistan agency sends team to probe corruption

Pakistan agency sends team to probe corruption

Rediff.com31 Aug 2010

Pakistan's top crime investigative agency will send a team to Britain this week to probe corruption allegations against some of the country's cricket players, a senior official said on Tuesday.

Congress won Karnataka because...: Rahul at oath taking event

Congress won Karnataka because...: Rahul at oath taking event

Rediff.com20 May 2023

Gandhi said the 5 'guarantees' promised by the party will be implemented within a few hours after the first Cabinet meeting.

Looks like Uddhav needs psychiatric treatment, says Fadnavis

Looks like Uddhav needs psychiatric treatment, says Fadnavis

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

Addressing his party workers in Nagpur, the home turf of Fadnavis, Thackeray on Monday said the BJP leader, his former ally, was a taint on the city as he had aligned with a section of the Nationalist Congress Party despite asserting that he would never do so.

Bhima Koregaon Commission Term Expires

Bhima Koregaon Commission Term Expires

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

If an extension is granted, the Commission's next hearing will be a long one: From October 16-28, so as to complete the cross-examination of all remaining witnesses.

ED arrests J-K ex-minister Lal Singh in educational trust case

ED arrests J-K ex-minister Lal Singh in educational trust case

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

Singh was under investigation by the federal agency as part of the case lodged under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) against an educational trust run by his wife and former legislator Kanta Andotra, they said.

'Article 370 wasn't just a sentiment'

'Article 370 wasn't just a sentiment'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

'Article 370 offered very important protections that were related to people's day to day lives.'

After Sisodia, 80% of its leaders arrested since Sunday, says AAP

After Sisodia, 80% of its leaders arrested since Sunday, says AAP

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

The Aam Aadmi Party has alleged that 80 per cent of its leaders were arrested by Delhi police since Sunday, and questioned whether anyone can be detained for more than 24 hours.

Maha ex-HM Anil Deshmukh likely to walk out of jail on Wednesday

Maha ex-HM Anil Deshmukh likely to walk out of jail on Wednesday

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

Justice MS Karnik had granted bail to the 73-year-old Nationalist Congress Party leader on December 12, but stayed the order for 10 days as the CBI sought time to challenge it in the Supreme Court.

Shocking, Param Bir has no trust in Maha police now: SC

Shocking, Param Bir has no trust in Maha police now: SC

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

Singh, a 1988-batch IPS officer, was removed from the post of Mumbai Police Commissioner on March 17 and was made the General Commander of Maharashtra State Home Guard after he levelled allegations of corruption and misconduct against the then Home Minister and senior NCP leader Anil Deshmukh.

SC says 2014 ruling removing graft shield for babus to have retrospective effect

SC says 2014 ruling removing graft shield for babus to have retrospective effect

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

A five-judge Constitution bench headed by Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul, in a unanimous verdict, ruled that its 2014 verdict, which had struck down a provision of the Delhi Special Police Establishment (DSPE) Act, 1946 providing immunity to such officers in graft cases, will have retrospective effect.

Fans Furious! Imran Khan left out of PCB's tribute video

Fans Furious! Imran Khan left out of PCB's tribute video

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

Pakistan celebrated its 77th Independence Day on Monday.

Maha exonerates Mumbai ex-top cop Param Bir Singh, revokes suspension

Maha exonerates Mumbai ex-top cop Param Bir Singh, revokes suspension

Rediff.com12 May 2023

At least four FIRs related to extortion were registered against Singh in Mumbai and adjoining Thane.

Todt says FIA faces no risk of corruption

Todt says FIA faces no risk of corruption

Rediff.com7 Jun 2015

The International Automobile Federation (FIA) is in no danger of suffering the sort of corruption scandal currently engulfing world soccer governing body FIFA, its president Jean Todt said on Saturday.

Anti-corruption cartoonist arrested on sedition charges

Anti-corruption cartoonist arrested on sedition charges

Rediff.com9 Sep 2012

Speaking on the phone from Mumbai just before his arrest, Aseem Trivedi explained that the cartoons intended to display the insult to the nation that is being done by politicians, and do not seek to insult national symbols in any way

CBI moves SC against Anil Deshmukh's bail

CBI moves SC against Anil Deshmukh's bail

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

The high court had on December 12 granted bail to the 73-year-old NCP leader in the case but said the order will be effective after 10 days

HC voices displeasure over filmmakers 'corrupting' young minds

HC voices displeasure over filmmakers 'corrupting' young minds

Rediff.com3 Sep 2016

The Madras high court has expressed displeasure over filmmakers "corrupting the minds of the youth" by using vulgar words in songs and by projecting more violence in films, instead of inculcating moral values.

Vijay, Oppenheimer... Lots On OTT!

Vijay, Oppenheimer... Lots On OTT!

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

From Vijay's fiery latest to atom bomb origins, brace yourself for some explosive action on OTT this week.

Imran Khan indicted in Toshakhana case; handed over to NAB for 8 days

Imran Khan indicted in Toshakhana case; handed over to NAB for 8 days

Rediff.com11 May 2023

Khan was arrested on Tuesday in the case, sparking massive country-wide protests by his supporters.

Karnataka: Cong demands arrest of BJP MLA, others for trader's suicide

Karnataka: Cong demands arrest of BJP MLA, others for trader's suicide

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

Speaking to reporters after meeting the family, he said, as MLA of the locality, Arvind Limbavali is said to have tried to settle things.

Corrupt bureaucrats' houses make way for schools in Bihar

Corrupt bureaucrats' houses make way for schools in Bihar

Rediff.com2 Feb 2012

A fortnight after the palatial residence of state bureaucrat Shiv Shankar Verma was confiscated following an anti-corruption trial and subsequently converted into a school, now it is the turn of former state police chief Narayan Mishra to see similar action.

TN governor puts minister Balaji's sacking in abeyance; to consult AG

TN governor puts minister Balaji's sacking in abeyance; to consult AG

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi on Thursday dismissed minister V Senthil Balaji from the council of ministers days after his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate in a cash-for-jobs scam, a move that Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin said the government would challenge legally.

Assam CM's request to Rahul Gandhi: Please don't visit...

Assam CM's request to Rahul Gandhi: Please don't visit...

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday said Congress leader Rahul Gandhi should avoid visiting the birthplace of Srimanta Sankardeva at Batadrava on January 22, as there can be no competition between Lord Ram and the medieval age Vaishnav saint revered as an icon in the state.

Lok Sabha approves Delhi services bill by voice vote, AAP cries foul

Lok Sabha approves Delhi services bill by voice vote, AAP cries foul

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023, which will replace an ordinance promulgated for handling the transfers and postings of senior officers in the city government, was passed in the Lok Sabha on Thursday amid a walkout by opposition parties.

Protest is a tool in hands of civil society like strike a weapon of workers: SC

Protest is a tool in hands of civil society like strike a weapon of workers: SC

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

A bench of justices S Abdul Nazeer and V Ramasubramanian said the Kerala Police Act was the successor legislation of certain police enactments of the colonial era which aimed at scuttling the democratic aspirations of the indigenous population.

Will Gehlot-Pilot Tussle Cost Congress Rajasthan?

Will Gehlot-Pilot Tussle Cost Congress Rajasthan?

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

In Karnataka, the BJP lost the elections because of multiple poles of power, a problem the central leadership could not sort out in time. Could the same happen to the Congress in Rajasthan? asks Aditi Phadnis.

Maha ex-HM Anil Deshmukh walks out of jail after more than 1 year

Maha ex-HM Anil Deshmukh walks out of jail after more than 1 year

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

The 73-year-old leader was greeted by senior leaders of his party as he walked out of Mumbai's Arthur Road prison around 4.45 pm.

'Police and politicians are together in the notorious hafta system'

'Police and politicians are together in the notorious hafta system'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

'Param Bir's letter alleges that Waze was being used directly by the home minister.' 'I think an enquiry by a high court judge is the need of the hour.'