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Partha says he's a 'victim of conspiracy'; aide Arpita breaks down

Partha says he's a 'victim of conspiracy'; aide Arpita breaks down

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

The 69-year-old leader, who is in the custody of the Enforcement Directorate, was taken to ESI hospital at Joka on the southern outskirts of Kolkata for a medical-check up during the day.

CBI has made 'substantial progress' in NSE co-location case probe: Sitharaman

CBI has made 'substantial progress' in NSE co-location case probe: Sitharaman

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

CBI has made substantial progress in the investigation into the NSE co-location case where markets regulator Sebi has found violations of norms by the stock exchange as well as some of its former top level employees, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Tuesday. The government and Sebi have received some complaints in the matter of NSE co-location. In a written reply to Rajya Sabha, the minister said that during the investigation into the matter, it was noticed that certain stock brokers got preferential access to the trading system.

Chitra Ramkrishna sent to jail for 14 days in NSE co-location case

Chitra Ramkrishna sent to jail for 14 days in NSE co-location case

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

A Delhi court on Monday sent to 14-day judicial custody the former managing director and chief executive officer of National Stock Exchange Chitra Ramkrishna in connection with the co-location scam case.

Land-for-jobs scam case: CBI quizzes Lalu for 5 hrs

Land-for-jobs scam case: CBI quizzes Lalu for 5 hrs

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

The CBI has already filed a charge sheet in the case against Prasad, Rabri Devi and 14 others under charges of criminal conspiracy and provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act, in which all the accused have been summoned on March 15, they said.

8 Tips To Crack The Armed Forces Entrance Exam

8 Tips To Crack The Armed Forces Entrance Exam

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

All work in the armed forces is team work. One has to deal with people all the time -- at work, play and even during war, advises IAF Veteran Air Commodore Nitin Sathe.

HC seeks CBI's stand on former NSE boss Chitra Ramkrishna's bail plea in co-location case

HC seeks CBI's stand on former NSE boss Chitra Ramkrishna's bail plea in co-location case

Rediff.com20 May 2022

The Delhi high court on Friday sought response from the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on the bail plea by former managing director and chief executive officer of the National Stock Exchange (NSE) Chitra Ramkrishna in connection with the co-location case. Justice Sudhir Kumar Jain issued notice on the bail application and listed the case for further hearing on May 31. The trial court had dismissed the bail plea of the former NSE boss on May 12 and said that no ground for bail was made out at this stage.

Mamata removes Partha Chatterjee from cabinet, all TMC posts

Mamata removes Partha Chatterjee from cabinet, all TMC posts

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

The ED had arrested Chatterjee, who is also the Trinamool Congress secretary-general, on July 23 in connection with its investigation into alleged irregularities in the recruitment drives by the School Service Commission.

'This is governance by fear'

'This is governance by fear'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

'The Emergency was a temporary affair. It was withdrawn after 20 months.' 'But we are in this situation for the last 10 years.' 'If the Emergency was jhatka, this is halal, slow killing.'

Balaji, first TN minister to be arrested by ED, sent to jail till June 28

Balaji, first TN minister to be arrested by ED, sent to jail till June 28

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

Tamil Nadu electricity minister was arrested under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), official sources said, making him the first minister in the M K Stalin-led government to face such an action from a central agency.

Mamata seeks probe into jobs-for-land scam

Mamata seeks probe into jobs-for-land scam

Rediff.com17 Sep 2009

According to sale deeds, land worth crores of rupees have been sold to Prasad's close relatives in Gopalgunj and Patna.

ED arrests Bengal minister hours after Rs 21cr seized from his aide

ED arrests Bengal minister hours after Rs 21cr seized from his aide

Rediff.com23 Jul 2022

Chatterjee, who was the state education minister when the scam took place, was arrested after around 26 hours of grilling in connection with the probe.

Won't arrest Tejashwi this month: CBI tells HC

Won't arrest Tejashwi this month: CBI tells HC

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Thursday assured the Delhi high court it will not arrest Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav this month, after which the politician agreed he will appear before the probe agency on March 25 for questioning in connection with a case related to the alleged land-for-jobs scam.

Banerjee-Stalin to discuss 2024 LS polls in Chennai on Wednesday

Banerjee-Stalin to discuss 2024 LS polls in Chennai on Wednesday

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will visit Chennai on November 2 and is likely to hold a meeting with her Tamil Nadu counterpart M K Stalin to discuss their strategies for the 2024 Lok Sabha poll, a senior government official said on Tuesday.

How To Land A Dream Job: 5 Tips

How To Land A Dream Job: 5 Tips

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

What matters most is how resilient you are in an ever changing world, advises Sarita Digumarti, chief learning officer, UNext Learning.

FIR registered against MP Governor in MPPEB scam

FIR registered against MP Governor in MPPEB scam

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

Madhya Pradesh Governor Ram Naresh Yadav, the Special Task Force probing the MPPEB scam, on Tuesday registered an FIR against him.

After 35 hours of grilling, ED summons Rahul Gandhi for day 5 of questioning

After 35 hours of grilling, ED summons Rahul Gandhi for day 5 of questioning

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

The fourth day of questioning was deferred from June 17 to this day after Gandhi requested the agency for postponing the session as he wanted to be with his mother and Congress president Sonia Gandhi in hospital, where she is admitted for post-Covid issues.

UP: 3,964 more policemen sacked

UP: 3,964 more policemen sacked

Rediff.com18 Sep 2007

Six senior IPS officers were also suspended.

Nitish's minister quits just 3 days after swearing-in

Nitish's minister quits just 3 days after swearing-in

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

Chaudhary sent his resignation immediately after assuming charge at 1 pm, informed sources said.

CBI speeds up taking over of Vyapam cases, 30 FIRs registered

CBI speeds up taking over of Vyapam cases, 30 FIRs registered

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

After the Supreme Court direction to speed up the Vyapam probe, the Central Bureau of Investigation on Monday registered five cases in connection with the scam, taking the total number of FIRs to over 30.

Why Bihar's Jobless Youth Are Angry

Why Bihar's Jobless Youth Are Angry

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

'It is our right to protest and draw the attention of this government, which is sleeping and appears blind, as it has failed to see the pain and struggle of the jobless youth.'

Why Yogi ordered probe into UP babu hires

Why Yogi ordered probe into UP babu hires

Rediff.com17 Sep 2017

The recruitment of babus during the Akhilesh government's tenure allegedly favoured applicants from one community -- the Yadavs.

NSE Rot Goes Deeper

NSE Rot Goes Deeper

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

The rot is is not limited to Chitra Ramkrishna and the yogi, observed Debashis Basu.

CVC red-flags loans handling by banks' junior staff

CVC red-flags loans handling by banks' junior staff

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

The Commission observed vulnerability of junior untrained staff on probation and their misuse by senior officials.

Allahabad high court reinstates 'terminated' cops

Allahabad high court reinstates 'terminated' cops

Rediff.com8 Dec 2008

The Allahabad High Court on Monday came to the rescue of 18,000 Uttar Pradesh policemen, whose services had been summarily terminated by the Mayawati government on charges of 'large scale irregularities' in their recruitment carried out by the preceding Mulayam Singh Yadav regime.

Mayawati sacks 7,400 more cops

Mayawati sacks 7,400 more cops

Rediff.com30 Sep 2007

Continuing its crackdown against the recruitment of police personnel during the Mulayam Singh Yadav regime, the Mayawati government in Uttar Pradesh on Sunday sacked 7,400 more policemen and suspended seven senior Indian Police Service officers.

'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.

Have you ever faked your CV?

Have you ever faked your CV?

Rediff.com20 Feb 2007

Major IT companies are battling a constant problem of people joining them using fake CVs. Tell us how you think they should handle the problem.

Chautala, son get bail in teachers' scam

Chautala, son get bail in teachers' scam

Rediff.com5 Sep 2008

Former Haryana chief minister Om Prakash Chautala and his son Ajay were on Friday granted bail by a Delhi court, which had issued summons against them in a case related to alleged irregularities in recruitment of over 3,000 junior basic teachers in the state. Special CBI Judge R K Yadav allowed their bail plea after they furnished a personal and surety bond of Rs 50,000 each.

MSRTC regional manager suspended

MSRTC regional manager suspended

Rediff.com17 Jul 2005

The regional manager of Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation, Capt V V Ratnaparkhi, has been suspended for his alleged involvement in a recruitment scam, financial irregularities and misuse of official vehicles.

MP CM's son files defamation case against Rahul; got confused, says Cong chief

MP CM's son files defamation case against Rahul; got confused, says Cong chief

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

Chouhan's son Kartikey accused the Congress leader of intentionally making a false allegation about his name being in Panama Papers of alleged tax evaders.

'Guilty in Vyapam will be not be spared, no matter how big'

'Guilty in Vyapam will be not be spared, no matter how big'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2015

None of the guilty in the Vyapam scam will be spared, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on Sunday even as he rejected Congress's demand for his resignation over the matter.

BJP digs out 23-year-old Nitish letter attacking Lalu

BJP digs out 23-year-old Nitish letter attacking Lalu

Rediff.com18 Oct 2015

Kumar accused Prasad of renouncing social justice agenda and making it a mere slogan for personal popularity.

Plea for CBI inquiry into AIIMS graft: HC seeks Centre's reply

Plea for CBI inquiry into AIIMS graft: HC seeks Centre's reply

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

The Delhi high court on Wednesday issued notice to Union Health Minister J P Nadda on a petition seeking a CBI inquiry into various cases of alleged irregularities and corruption in AIIMS raised by then Chief Vigilance Officer Sanjiv Chaturvedi.

Vyapam scam: MP govt seeks SIT probe into scribe's death

Vyapam scam: MP govt seeks SIT probe into scribe's death

Rediff.com5 Jul 2015

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday assured that he will hand over the investigation of journalist Akshay Singh's death to the Special Investigation Team.

MPPEB scam: 30 accused dead during four-year probe

MPPEB scam: 30 accused dead during four-year probe

Rediff.com28 May 2015

More than 30 accused wanted in connection with the Madhya Pradesh Professional Examination Board scam have died since the probe began in 2012, said chairman of the special team monitoring the investigation in the scandal that has rattled BJP government in the state.

Only 5% scams exposed so far: 'Vyapam' whistleblower

Only 5% scams exposed so far: 'Vyapam' whistleblower

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

Pandey is living in New Delhi along with his family.

Half the babus will go to jail if scams are probed: Goa CM

Half the babus will go to jail if scams are probed: Goa CM

Rediff.com6 Jul 2013

Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar said on Friday that half the government officials in the state administration would go behind bars if the "scams committed during the former Congress-led government" were to be investigated.

Centre asks MP governor R N Yadav, accused in exam scam, to quit

Centre asks MP governor R N Yadav, accused in exam scam, to quit

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

Yadav was named in an FIR registered on Tuesday by Special Task Force probing the multi-crore Madhya Pradesh Professional Examination Board or Vyapam scam under various sections of IPC, including 420 for cheating.

Vyapam scam throws up new twist

Vyapam scam throws up new twist

Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

Key documents related to the seven-year-old scam go missing from medical college in Gwalior.

Anachronistic Art 370 encouraged terrorism: Jaishankar

Anachronistic Art 370 encouraged terrorism: Jaishankar

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

Writing in the United Kingdom's 'Financial Times' newspaper on Tuesday, the minister sought to counter criticism over Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government's announcement over the "anachronistic provision" last month, which he said had resulted in socio-economic injustice due to the inability to apply national laws in Jammu and Kashmir.