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Cong latches on to judge's observation to demand full probe into Rafale deal

Cong latches on to judge's observation to demand full probe into Rafale deal

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

Gandhi's remarks came after the Supreme Court gave clean chit to the Modi government on the purchase of 36 fully-loaded Rafale fighter jets from French company Dassault Aviation.

CAG refuses to share Rafale audit details, cites breach of Parliament

CAG refuses to share Rafale audit details, cites breach of Parliament

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

The audit is under progress and the report is yet to be finalised. The information cannot be given under Section 8(1)(C) of the RTI Act as the disclosure would cause breach of Parliament, the CAG said.

MGNREGA: Govt asks states to strengthen social audits

MGNREGA: Govt asks states to strengthen social audits

Rediff.com24 Jul 2014

Responding to a query about corruption in the scheme's implementation, Minister of State for Rural Development Upendra Kushwaha said almost all members know about it and added that steps are being taken for improving the scheme.

Kremlin terms doping allegations against Russian athletes 'groundless'

Kremlin terms doping allegations against Russian athletes 'groundless'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

The Kremlin on Tuesday dismissed allegations from the World Anti-Doping Agency that Russian athletes were guilty of using banned performance-enhancing substances on a large-scale, saying the assertions were groundless.

What you must know about Handwara anti-terror operation

What you must know about Handwara anti-terror operation

Rediff.com4 May 2020

Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd), former general officer in commanding, 15 Corps, explains what may have happened during the Indian Army's anti-terrorist operation in Kashmir in which four soldiers and one policemen, including the commanding officer 21 Rashtriya Rifles, made the supreme sacrifice for the Motherland.

Haryana govt to recommend CBI probe against Khemka

Haryana govt to recommend CBI probe against Khemka

Rediff.com18 Jan 2014

In fresh trouble for Ashok Khemka, the Haryana government has decided to recommend a Central Bureau of Investigation probe against the whistleblower IAS officer for alleged irregularities in awarding a Rs 8crore deal to a Gujarat-based firm when he was managing director of the state warehousing corporation in 2009.

Mallya suffers legal setback in F1 car ad case

Mallya suffers legal setback in F1 car ad case

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal by Vijay Mallya to overturn charges against him for allegedly violating foreign exchange rules, adding to the legal challenges facing one of the country's most prominent businessmen.

EPL: United's Carrick recovering from heart operation

EPL: United's Carrick recovering from heart operation

Rediff.com25 Nov 2017

"After feeling strange in the second half of the Burton game in September, I underwent a series of tests," he said.

Govt waived anti-corruption clauses before Rafale deal: Report

Govt waived anti-corruption clauses before Rafale deal: Report

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

The Centre also overruled financial advisers' recommendations for making payments through an escrow account, an important safeguard in the absence of a sovereign or bank guarantee, The Hindu has reported.

Act fast if your broker is shutting shop

Act fast if your broker is shutting shop

Rediff.com6 May 2016

Investors must withdraw funds, open a new trading account and transfer assets.

Bhima Koregaon: Hope and despair for accused

Bhima Koregaon: Hope and despair for accused

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

Will the latest development see a marked break from the way the case has been going?

After Fin Min objection, Railways stops officers' promotion

After Fin Min objection, Railways stops officers' promotion

Rediff.com1 Jun 2014

A scam had come to light in two lesser-known services-- Railway Board Secretariat Service and Railway Board Secretariat Clerical Service -- where promotions were being made allegedly without following due procedures and bypassing Union Cabinet's jurisdiction.

Adarsh society launches website to bring forth the 'truth'

Adarsh society launches website to bring forth the 'truth'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2013

In an attempt to put forth their version, the Adarsh Housing Society, which has been embroiled in a scam over alleged irregularities, has launched a website giving out details of the society and how they procured permissions from the Maharashtra government.

Infy whistle-blower wants Sebi to act in Panaya, Bansal issues

Infy whistle-blower wants Sebi to act in Panaya, Bansal issues

Rediff.com10 Dec 2017

The whistle-blower's letter to Sebi said future disclosures on any wrongdoing could potentially not be exposed if Infosys is let off the hook now.

'Tired of giving justifications', AAP MLA quits all posts

'Tired of giving justifications', AAP MLA quits all posts

Rediff.com10 Sep 2016

In his letter, Khan stated that he has 'run out of patience' of issuing clarifications to the public pleading innocence over a number of allegations levelled against him and his family members.

Rafale verdict: Centre files application to correct factual error

Rafale verdict: Centre files application to correct factual error

Rediff.com15 Dec 2018

The issue of CAG and PAC was mentioned in paragraph 25 of the judgment of the top court which had held that there were no irregularities in the procurement of 36 Rafale jets from France.

ED arrests Chidambaram in INX Media case

ED arrests Chidambaram in INX Media case

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

Chidambaram, 74, was arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation on August 21 and is lodged in Tihar jail under judicial custody in the corruption case.

Green tea is not as healthy as you think!

Green tea is not as healthy as you think!

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

It does have a few side effects, just like ordinary tea or coffee.

Pak SC grants 6-month conditional extension to Bajwa

Pak SC grants 6-month conditional extension to Bajwa

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

The verdict was announced after the government submitted a 'new summary' to extend the service of 59-year-old Gen Bajwa.

Knee pain? Don't ignore the symptoms

Knee pain? Don't ignore the symptoms

Rediff.com2 Sep 2017

It is important to diagnose the problem early and identify solutions, says Dr Yash Gulati.

FIR filed against Swati Maliwal over DCW recruitment scam

FIR filed against Swati Maliwal over DCW recruitment scam

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

The ACB had taken up the probe on a complaint by former DCW chief Barkha Shukla Singh, who alleged that several Aam Aadmi Party supporters were given plum posts in the women's panel.

Govt says it has nothing to do with sale of Jet's slots

Govt says it has nothing to do with sale of Jet's slots

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

Under flak from several MPs over the Jet-Etihad deal, government on Monday said it had "no role to play" in the sale of Jet's slots at London Heathrow airport to the Abu Dhabi-based airline.

Vijay Mallya saga: SFIO seeks loan details from banks

Vijay Mallya saga: SFIO seeks loan details from banks

Rediff.com26 Jun 2016

As a multi-disciplinary organisation, SFIO probes cases of financial frauds that are referred to it by Corporate Affairs Ministry

Probe agencies destroying my reputation: Chidambaram

Probe agencies destroying my reputation: Chidambaram

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

Chidamabaram's counsel told the top court that he is sought by ED to be "vicariously involved" in the INX Media money laundering case as he is the father of Karti Chidambaram, who according to the probe agencies tried to influence the Foreign Investment Promotion Board members.

ICAI reviews financial statements of Mallya's firms

ICAI reviews financial statements of Mallya's firms

Rediff.com5 May 2016

The move also comes against the backdrop of the embattled Mallya facing a case of loan default worth Rs 9,400 crore.

Rafale deal textbook case of criminal misconduct, say Sinha, Shourie

Rafale deal textbook case of criminal misconduct, say Sinha, Shourie

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

The trio also accused PM Modi of single-handedly changing the parameters of the deal.

SC dismisses Rafale review petitions, says they 'lack merit'

SC dismisses Rafale review petitions, says they 'lack merit'

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

A three-judge bench presided by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and comprising of Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul and K M Joseph said that it was not their job to go into the issue of pricing of the fighter planes.

'I stand vindicated,' says Lalit Modi, after passport restoration order

'I stand vindicated,' says Lalit Modi, after passport restoration order

Rediff.com27 Aug 2014

Former Indian Premier League Commissioner Lalit Modi took to Twitter 'big time' on Wednesday after the Delhi high court ordered restoration of his passport, thanking the people who stood by him.

Chidambaram conspired with son, says CBI charge sheet

Chidambaram conspired with son, says CBI charge sheet

Rediff.com19 Oct 2019

The chargesheet names 14 accused, including the Congress leader's son Karti Chidambaram, Peter Mukherjea and Indrani Mukerjea.

SC reserves verdict on plea seeking Rafale order review

SC reserves verdict on plea seeking Rafale order review

Rediff.com10 May 2019

Centre objected to the review petition and said that the basic grounds for seeking review of the verdict are the same as they were in the main petition.

Corruption in Indian Railways? Yes, says the minister

Corruption in Indian Railways? Yes, says the minister

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

'There is corruption at various levels'.

Cong blames BJP, Doval for 'releasing' Masood Azhar

Cong blames BJP, Doval for 'releasing' Masood Azhar

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

Rahul reiterated that there was massive corruption in the Rafale deal.

CBI moves SC seeking review of bail to Chidambaram

CBI moves SC seeking review of bail to Chidambaram

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

The top court had granted bail to Chidambaram in the case lodged by the CBI saying he is neither a 'flight risk' nor is there a possibility of 'his abscondence from the trial'.

How Air India pilots are fleecing the airline

How Air India pilots are fleecing the airline

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

Apparently, the losses to the airline due to this scam are now running into crores of rupees.

Sebi makes registration process for brokers simpler

Sebi makes registration process for brokers simpler

Rediff.com30 Sep 2013

The new norms would do away with the current system that require stock brokers to get separate registration certificates from the Securities and Exchange Board of India for every market segment they trade in, like equity, equity derivatives and currency derivatives.

Coal gate: SC expands scrutiny, notice to all mining states

Coal gate: SC expands scrutiny, notice to all mining states

Rediff.com26 Sep 2013

The Supreme Court on Thursday issued notices to seven coal mining states asking them to explain their role in coal block allocation after the Centre washed off its hands in any irregularities, saying that its role was limited to identifying the blocks and rest was done by states.

India proposed Reliance Defence as partner in Rafale: Ex-French Prez

India proposed Reliance Defence as partner in Rafale: Ex-French Prez

Rediff.com21 Sep 2018

Defence Ministry says the report is being verified, maintaining that neither Indian nor French government had any say in the decision.

PIL against Sanjay Dutt's Thursday release

PIL against Sanjay Dutt's Thursday release

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

Barring any last-minute hitches, Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt, convicted in 1993 Mumbai serial bomb blasts case, will be a free man on Thursday when he walks out of Pune's Yerawada jail after he was granted remission in his five-year sentence.

Coalgate: Former coal secretary quizzed by CBI

Coalgate: Former coal secretary quizzed by CBI

Rediff.com20 Jun 2013

Former Coal Secretary H C Gupta, who resigned as member of Competition Commission of India, was on Thursday questioned by the Central Bureau of Investigation in connection with coal blocks allocation from 2006 to 2009 during his tenure.

12 ways to AVOID pregnancy

12 ways to AVOID pregnancy

Rediff.com26 Sep 2016

On World Contraception Day, presenting a list of new methods of birth control. Check out!