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Coal scam: Ex-coal secretary hid facts from PM Singh, says CBI

Coal scam: Ex-coal secretary hid facts from PM Singh, says CBI

Rediff.com29 May 2015

The CBI on Friday told a special court that former coal secretary H C Gupta had allegedly concealed facts from then prime minister Manmohan Singh.

Court closes another case against Lalu on Nitish govt's plea

Court closes another case against Lalu on Nitish govt's plea

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

Wednesday's order to close a case against the RJD chief came close on heels of state government withdrawing a case against him, his two minister-sons and others for alleged vandalism and stopping government officials during an RJD-sponsored bandh last year.

Kejriwal ink attack: Accused woman sent to 14-day judicial custody

Kejriwal ink attack: Accused woman sent to 14-day judicial custody

Rediff.com19 Jan 2016

A Delhi court on Tuesday sent a woman, accused of throwing ink at Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, to 14-days of judicial custody.

Lost a towering pillar of our strategic community: PM

Lost a towering pillar of our strategic community: PM

Rediff.com29 Sep 2012

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday condoled the death of the country's first National Security Adviser Brajesh Mishra and said the nation has lost a towering pillar of its strategic community. "I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing away of Brajesh Mishra, who was one of the most able and influential public servants of his generation," the prime minister said.

Why Did Supreme Court Strengthen UAPA?

Why Did Supreme Court Strengthen UAPA?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

Reversing the burden of evidence means that the principle of innocent until proven guilty does not apply. It is exactly the opposite: Guilty as charged, until you can convince the judges of the contrary, points out Shekhar Gupta.

VHP threatens to launch 'battle' against Delhi Police

VHP threatens to launch 'battle' against Delhi Police

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

This came after police said it has registered a first information report (FIR) against the organisers for taking out the procession without permission, and arrested a person, identified as Prem Sharma, who is a local VHP leader.

Excise policy: HC relief for Sisodia, permits to meet ailing wife at home

Excise policy: HC relief for Sisodia, permits to meet ailing wife at home

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

The high court made it clear that Sisodia shall not interact with media or any other person except his family members, and also not access phone or internet.

Bill in Rajya Sabha to protect whistleblowers

Bill in Rajya Sabha to protect whistleblowers

Rediff.com14 Aug 2012

A bill for setting up a regular mechanism to encourage persons to disclose information on corruption or wilful misuse of power by public servants, including ministers, was moved in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday.

Hate speech at Delhi event: VHP, other organisers booked

Hate speech at Delhi event: VHP, other organisers booked

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

The VHP dismissed the claim that permission for the event was not taken from the Delhi police as 'laughable' and said police personnel were deployed at the venue of the event in Dilshad Garden.

Chautala pleads for leniency, CBI seeks maximum jail term

Chautala pleads for leniency, CBI seeks maximum jail term

Rediff.com17 Jan 2013

Former Haryana Chief Minister O P Chautala, convicted of illegally recruiting 3,206 teachers in the state, Thursday pleaded with a Delhi court for leniency in sentencing citing his ill health and old age, while the CBI sought maximum punishment for all 55 convicts in the case.

CBI books IAS officer in disproportionate assets case

CBI books IAS officer in disproportionate assets case

Rediff.com26 Nov 2011

The Central Bureau of Investigation has registered a case against Dhanalakshmi Gowda, an Indian Administrative Service officer (2000 Uttar Pradesh batch), presently working as director in the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, for allegedly amassing assets disproportionate to her known sources of income.

Man who slapped Pawar sent to Tihar Jail

Man who slapped Pawar sent to Tihar Jail

Rediff.com25 Nov 2011

A small-time transporter, who slapped Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar days after assaulting former Telecom Minister Sukhram, was sent to Tihar Jail by a Delhi court on Friday.

Migrants' protest in Mumbai: TV journalist arrested

Migrants' protest in Mumbai: TV journalist arrested

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

The accused, Rahul Kulkarni, based in Osmanabad district of Maharashtra, has been detained and police are in the process of bringing him to Mumbai.

PG Programme in Public Policy & Management

PG Programme in Public Policy & Management

Rediff.com9 Jan 2004

PG Programme in Public Policy & Management & UG & PG Progs at the National Law University, Jodhpur

2024 to be a Modi vs Kejriwal battle: Sisodia after raids

2024 to be a Modi vs Kejriwal battle: Sisodia after raids

Rediff.com20 Aug 2022

Addressing a press conference a day after the CBI raid against him, Sisodia expressed apprehension that the agency or the Enforcement Directorate (ED) may arrest him in the next 3-4 days, while Chief Minister Kejriwal, who has been aggressively taking on the Bharatiya Janata Party in Modi's home state, announced on Twitter that he will be touring Gujarat with Sisodia from Monday.

RTI Act needs urgent review: PM

RTI Act needs urgent review: PM

Rediff.com14 Oct 2011

Making it clear that there will be no dilution of the Right To Information Act, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Friday said that the government wishes to make Right to Information an "even more effective instrument" for ensuring transparency but wanted a critical look at it to address certain concerns.

Telcos to be chargesheeted for excess spectrum during NDA

Telcos to be chargesheeted for excess spectrum during NDA

Rediff.com29 Nov 2012

The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Central Bureau of Investigation to go ahead with its outgoing Director A P Singh's view on the prosecution of telecom companies, their officials and public servants on the allocation of excess 2G spectrum during the National Democratic Alliance regime when late Pramod Mahajan was the telecom minister.

Solapur: Man tries to set cop on lockdown duty afire

Solapur: Man tries to set cop on lockdown duty afire

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

The incident took place near Maloli village in Malshiraj tehsil of Solapur on Tuesday night when the constable was asking people to stay indoors, a duty officer at Velapur police station said.

I'm just a servant of football, says Blatter

I'm just a servant of football, says Blatter

Rediff.com27 Sep 2014

FIFA president Sepp Blatter is a mere servant at the service of football, he said on Friday as he re-stated his intention to run for a fifth mandate in next May's election.

Israeli diplomats, who attacked IGI airport staffer, repatriated

Israeli diplomats, who attacked IGI airport staffer, repatriated

Rediff.com8 Apr 2014

Three Israeli diplomats, accused of assaulting an immigration official at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi, have been repatriated, Israeli Embassy said on Tuesday.

2G: 'Govt can't seek re-hearing through review petition'

2G: 'Govt can't seek re-hearing through review petition'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2012

The Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected government's contention questioning its decision in the 2G spectrum case upholding the right to get sanction for prosecution of public servants even before filing of complaints saying that under the garb of review petition it was seeking "re-hearing" of the matter.

Fake IAF officer booked days after getting rousing welcome

Fake IAF officer booked days after getting rousing welcome

Rediff.com9 Oct 2021

Days after a young man received a rousing welcome in Harda town of Madhya Pradesh after he claimed that he has been recruited as an officer in the Indian Air Force, the local police registered a case against him as the defence force made it clear that it has not inducted him, an official said on Saturday.

Tiger abhi zinda hai: Scindia to Digvijaya, Kamal Nath

Tiger abhi zinda hai: Scindia to Digvijaya, Kamal Nath

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

"I don't need any certificate from Kamal Nath nor Digvijaya Singh. The facts are before the people how they looted the state in 15 months. They have taken everything for themselves. They (people) have also seen their history of going back on promises. But I would only like to tell them 'tiger abhi zinda hai (tiger is alive)," Scindia said.

Chargesheets filed in 13 defence deal cases since 2004

Chargesheets filed in 13 defence deal cases since 2004

Rediff.com28 Mar 2012

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday said it has registered 18 cases related to defence deals since 2004 out of which chargesheets have been filed in 13 while only two cases have been closed.

What Amritpal Singh's Victory Means For India

What Amritpal Singh's Victory Means For India

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

'The victory is an expression of agrarian distress and social turmoil.'

DU college student fighting for women's safety threatened with arrest

DU college student fighting for women's safety threatened with arrest

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

Shambhavi has been at the forefront of protests demanding the resignation of new principal Poonam Kumria, days after several female students were allegedly harassed by unidentified men during a fest at the college.

FIR against AAP MLA for thrashing engineer

FIR against AAP MLA for thrashing engineer

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

Aam Aadmi Party's Tilak Nagar legislator Jarnail Singh has been booked by the police for allegedly assaulting a Municipal Corporation of Delhi engineer and preventing him from carrying out his duty when the latter and his team had gone to demolish an illegal construction in west Delhi.

The Sanju Samson journey: Kerala's own cult hero

The Sanju Samson journey: Kerala's own cult hero

Rediff.com9 May 2024

Sanju Samson, then a skinny 14-year-old, curled on the bed in his hotel room, watched Kolkata Knight Riders' Brendon McCullum hammering a 73-ball 158 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the first-ever IPL match.

Poll code violation: FIR against Raj, news channel

Poll code violation: FIR against Raj, news channel

Rediff.com15 Feb 2012

An FIR has been registered against the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray and a Marathi news channel for allegedly violating model code of conduct ahead the civic polls.

SC says windfall gains of Rs 338cr established, rejects Sisodia's bail plea

SC says windfall gains of Rs 338cr established, rejects Sisodia's bail plea

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

In a setback to former deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia, the Supreme Court on Monday denied him bail in the corruption and money laundering cases related to the alleged Delhi excise policy scam, saying the accusation of "windfall gains" of Rs 338 crore to wholesale liquor dealers was "tentatively supported" by evidence.

PM was not advised properly on 2G, SC pulls up PMO

PM was not advised properly on 2G, SC pulls up PMO

Rediff.com31 Jan 2012

Indicting the Prime Minister's Office but letting Prime Minister Manmohan Singh off lightly on failure to decide on prosecuting the then Telecom Minister A Raja in the 2G case, the Supreme Court on Tuesday set a limit of four months for deciding the issue of sanction for prosecution of corrupt public servants.

SC verdict a VICTORY for war against corruption: Swamy

SC verdict a VICTORY for war against corruption: Swamy

Rediff.com31 Jan 2012

Janata Party president Subramanian Swamy on Tuesday welcomed the Supreme Court verdict on the issue of granting of sanction for prosecution of public servants, saying it has "simplified the issue" in graft cases lodged under the Prevention of Corruption Act. Terming the ruling as a "victory for the Constitution and the war against corruption", Swamy said it has also "empowered all of us who are fighting against corruption."

Mumbai police book BJP leader Mohit Kamboj, court grants him protection

Mumbai police book BJP leader Mohit Kamboj, court grants him protection

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

The Mumbai police have registered an FIR against former city Bharatiya Janata Party youth wing president Mohit Kamboj and two others on charges of cheating, an official said on Wednesday.

Taliban issue new diktat to punish 'untruthful criticism'

Taliban issue new diktat to punish 'untruthful criticism'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2022

Zabiullah Mujahid, spokesperson of the Taliban published new 'instructions' attributed to their leader, Mullah Hebatullah Akhundzada, and their implementation was called the 'Sharia responsibility' of the people and the media, reported Voice of America (VOA).

2G scam: Shahid Balwa granted bail

2G scam: Shahid Balwa granted bail

Rediff.com29 Nov 2011

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Tuesday told a Delhi court that it would not oppose the bail plea of Swan Telecom promoter Shahid Usman Balwa in the 2G case keeping in view the Supreme Court and High Court orders granting bail to other co-accused in the case.

Arbaaz, Sohail Khan booked for violating COVID-19 norm

Arbaaz, Sohail Khan booked for violating COVID-19 norm

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

The Khan trio was asked to stay at a hotel in suburban Bandra after they returned to Mumbai from the United Arab Emirates in the penultimate week of December last year as per guidelines, but they went to their homes instead, a civic official said.

Govt's answer to Jan Lokpal? Grievance Redress Bill

Govt's answer to Jan Lokpal? Grievance Redress Bill

Rediff.com3 Nov 2011

Eight years after publishing a toothless handbook and compendium on citizens' charters in May 2003, the government on Wednesday took the first step of declaring its intent to bring a law for redress of grievances, but only half-heartedly. The draft unveiled is silent on the quantum of punishment to the erring public servants.

Chanda Kochhar, her husband sent to CBI custody till Dec 26

Chanda Kochhar, her husband sent to CBI custody till Dec 26

Rediff.com24 Dec 2022

A special court in Mumbai on Saturday remanded ICICI Bank's former CEO and MD Chanda Kochhar and her husband Deepak Kochhar in the custody of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) till December 26 in connection with alleged cheating and irregularities in loans sanctioned by the bank to Videocon Group companies. The Kochhars were arrested by the probe agency on Friday night after a brief questioning session. The CBI has alleged that they were evasive in their response and did not cooperate in the investigation.

ED raids activist Harsh Mander's premises in Delhi

ED raids activist Harsh Mander's premises in Delhi

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

Sources said his residence and NGO offices located in south Delhi's Vasant Kunj, Adchini and Mehrauli areas are being searched under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).