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Gaurav Gogoi's British wife has ISI links, claims BJP; Cong hits back

Gaurav Gogoi's British wife has ISI links, claims BJP; Cong hits back

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has accused Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi of raising questions on sensitive defence matters in Parliament after his marriage to a British citizen. Sarma alleged that Gogoi's wife, Elizabeth Colburn, has links with the Pakistani establishment, including working for an organisation allegedly a front for the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). Gogoi has rejected the allegations as "baseless" and said the BJP is trying to divert attention from its own failures.

Adani charges: Cong seeks probe, BJP questions timing

Adani charges: Cong seeks probe, BJP questions timing

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

With billionaire Gautam Adani charged in the United States with alleged bribery and fraud, the Congress on Thursday said it 'vindicates' its demand for a Joint Parliamentary Committee investigation into the various 'scams' involving his conglomerate.

AAP's loss a setback for Oppn, alternative politics: Yogendra Yadav

AAP's loss a setback for Oppn, alternative politics: Yogendra Yadav

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

Yogendra Yadav, a founding member of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), believes the party's defeat in the Delhi Assembly polls is a setback for the entire opposition and raises questions about its future. He attributed the loss to factors like the liquor scam, the 'Sheesh Mahal' row, and the constant fights between the Delhi LG and the AAP government.

Delhi excise scam: ED to probe its own officials

Delhi excise scam: ED to probe its own officials

Rediff.com29 Aug 2023

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is expected to press money laundering charges against its two officers and some private individuals who were recently booked by the CBI in a bribery case linked to an accused arrested in the alleged Delhi liquor policy scam, official sources said Tuesday.

Jeopardizing...: 6 US lawmakers write to AG against Adani indictment

Jeopardizing...: 6 US lawmakers write to AG against Adani indictment

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

Six US Congressmen have written to the Attorney General of the United States expressing concerns over the Department of Justice's indictment of the Adani Group, alleging it jeopardizes relations with India. The letter, signed by Lance Gooden, Pat Fallon, Mike Haridopolos, Brandon Gill, William R Timmmons, and Brian Babin, criticizes the Biden administration's decision to pursue the case, arguing that it has no real injury to US interests and could negatively impact the strategic partnership between the US and India. The Congressmen call for an investigation into the DOJ's conduct and request records pertaining to the case.

BJP announces more freebies in Delhi manifesto part 2

BJP announces more freebies in Delhi manifesto part 2

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

Kejriwal described the BJP's election manifesto as "dangerous for the country".

What You Need To Know About Cyber Fraud

What You Need To Know About Cyber Fraud

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

The number of digital financial frauds rose more than four times in FY24 year-on-year to comprise 80 per cent of all financial frauds.

How BJP Brought Down Kejriwal

How BJP Brought Down Kejriwal

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

The BJP coined a new word for AAP, 'Aapda (crisis)', which Modi repeated constantly during the election campaign to show how Delhi residents's lives had become miserable under AAP's 11-year rule.

Bengal school jobs scam: HC orders removal of ED officer from probe team

Bengal school jobs scam: HC orders removal of ED officer from probe team

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

The court said it was dissatisfied with Mishra's answers to its queries during his appearance before it in the previous hearing.

Trouble for Kejriwal as ED gets Centre's nod to prosecute AAP chief

Trouble for Kejriwal as ED gets Centre's nod to prosecute AAP chief

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

The federal agency has filed a chargesheet against the 56-year-old politician before a special Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) court here last year after arresting him in March.

Relief to Adani? Trump pauses enforcement of foreign bribery law

Relief to Adani? Trump pauses enforcement of foreign bribery law

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the Department of Justice to pause enforcing a nearly half-century-old law that was used to launch a bribery investigation against the Adani Group. Trump signed an order to pause enforcing of the 1977 Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) that prohibits American companies and foreign firms from bribing officials of foreign governments to obtain or retain business.

ED quizzes Uddhav man for 8 hours in Covid centres scam

ED quizzes Uddhav man for 8 hours in Covid centres scam

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Chavan entered the ED office in south Mumbai at around 12.30 pm and came out at about 9 pm, the official said.

Relief to Adani? Trump pauses foreign bribery law

Relief to Adani? Trump pauses foreign bribery law

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

Trump signed an order to pause enforcing of the 1977 Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) that prohibits American companies and foreign firms from bribing officials of foreign governments to obtain or retain business.

Cyber Scams: How To Stay Protected

Cyber Scams: How To Stay Protected

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

Don't recharge your phone at public outlets -- carry a power bank instead. Avoid clicking on links sent by 'friends'. If you get into an online sexual encounter with a stranger and get blackmailed, refuse to pay up.

'We Attribute Success To The Star, Failure To The Director'

'We Attribute Success To The Star, Failure To The Director'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

'Our analysis of success, like failure, is so reductive and so one dimensional that we don't look at the bigger picture.'

Fighting digital fraud: From KYC processes to advanced authentication

Fighting digital fraud: From KYC processes to advanced authentication

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

In today's rapidly evolving digital payment landscape, security concerns remain a top priority for stakeholders across sectors.

When A Wedding Night Goes Crazy!

When A Wedding Night Goes Crazy!

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

'This film is a wild and unpredictable ride.'

CBI books ED officer for extorting Shimla institutes; recovers Rs 1 cr

CBI books ED officer for extorting Shimla institutes; recovers Rs 1 cr

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered an FIR against an Enforcement Directorate (ED) assistant director who escaped during a trap operation last week. The ED officer, posted in Shimla, is accused of demanding bribes from promoters of educational institutes in Himachal Pradesh. The CBI has already arrested the officer's brother and a middleman in connection with the case. The ED officer and his supervisory officers have been transferred to Delhi.

School jobs scam: TMC's Abhishek declines ED summons citing panchayat polls

School jobs scam: TMC's Abhishek declines ED summons citing panchayat polls

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

Banerjee, considered number two in the party, declined to comply with the notice, citing his engagement with an ongoing mass outreach campaign and upcoming panchayat polls.

ICC hit by phishing scam; loses around $2.5 million

ICC hit by phishing scam; loses around $2.5 million

Rediff.com21 Jan 2023

The International Cricket Council was the target of cybercrime involving a wire transfer of a sizeable sum of money, roughly US$ 2.5 million.

The Finance Minister Who Changed India

The Finance Minister Who Changed India

Rediff.com28 Dec 2024

Dr Manmohan Singh first embossed himself on the national consciousness when as India's finance minister he flagged off economic reforms which changed this nation forever.

ED conducts raids in Karnataka MUDA case involving Siddaramaiah

ED conducts raids in Karnataka MUDA case involving Siddaramaiah

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

The MUDA office in Mysuru and some other locations are being raided by the federal probe agency officials along with an escort of a central paramilitary force, the sources said.

ED summons Sanjay Raut's brother over 'kichdi' scam links during Covid

ED summons Sanjay Raut's brother over 'kichdi' scam links during Covid

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Sandeep Raut has been asked to depose before the central agency at its office in Mumbai next week, they said, adding his statement will be recorded under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

Amid logjam in Parliament, Oppn MPs offer roses to BJP members

Amid logjam in Parliament, Oppn MPs offer roses to BJP members

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

Several opposition MPs on Wednesday greeted their Bharatiya Janata Party counterparts in Parliament premises with the tricolour in one hand and a red rose in the other, as they urged the ruling party to ensure that the House functions and all issues, including the Adani matter, is discussed.

TMC MLAs protest against Moitra for exclusion from party events

TMC MLAs protest against Moitra for exclusion from party events

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

Seven TMC MLAs within the Krishnanagar Lok Sabha constituency of party MP Mahua Moitra have written to Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee demanding her removal as Nadia Uttar organisational district president. The lawmakers allege that Moitra has been ignoring Assembly representatives while undertaking party programmes and indulging anti-social elements, causing significant damage to the party's image. The MP has responded by dismissing the complaint as "district-level rubbish."

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