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Jacqueline Fernandez appears before ED in PMLA case

Jacqueline Fernandez appears before ED in PMLA case

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

She will be questioned in the case involving alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar and others.

Russian Missiles Deprive Kyiv Of Water

Russian Missiles Deprive Kyiv Of Water

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

Russia has increased its attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure as winter looms.

What's Greenwashing?

What's Greenwashing?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

Greenwashing is making misleading or false environment-friendly claims about a product. Consumers in India currently do not have any way of telling whether a claim is authentic or greenwashing. And one never hears of action against any company for making false claims of being environment-friendly.

No amnesty for bank deposits linked to money laundering: CBDT

No amnesty for bank deposits linked to money laundering: CBDT

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

Any bank account suspected to have been "misused" for money laundering or shell company operations won't be exempted from probe under 'Operation Clean Money' despite having low deposits, the CBDT said on Tuesday.

Avinash Sable: 'To win an Olympic medal, I need...'

Avinash Sable: 'To win an Olympic medal, I need...'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

'I need mental conditioning and support staff to deal with the mental aspect.'

Just legalise betting on elections!

Just legalise betting on elections!

Rediff.com9 May 2019

'Legalised election betting would drive black money and satta operators out of business while creating a more level and transparent playing field for politics,' argues Devangshu Datta.

Info against scribe held for espionage 'sensitive' yet 'sketchy': Court

Info against scribe held for espionage 'sensitive' yet 'sketchy': Court

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

"I have gone through the contents of the FIR which was produced before me in a sealed cover. Even though the nature of allegations against the accused persons pertains to offences U/S 3/4/5 of officials Secrets Act as well as offence U/S 120-B IPC wherein the accused alleged to have been supplying strategic/sensitive information to their handlers in China and therefore, same is of sensitive in nature," the judge said.

CBI arrests I-T commissioner, top Essar executive for bribery

CBI arrests I-T commissioner, top Essar executive for bribery

Rediff.com4 May 2017

Official is accused of taking a bribe of Rs 2 cr to issue order in an appeal favouring Balaji Trust

India Could Be Next Whisky Superpower

India Could Be Next Whisky Superpower

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

'Indian single malts have a very specific character.' 'They are sweet when you take a frontal palette approach and change significantly with the addition of water.'

10 dead as bus collides with truck in Maharashtra's Nashik

10 dead as bus collides with truck in Maharashtra's Nashik

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

Many of the 45 passengers of the private tourist bus were employees of a company located in Ambernath in Thane district who were heading for the temple town of Shirdi in Ahmednagar district, officials said.

Chidambaram files fresh plea in SC challenging arrest

Chidambaram files fresh plea in SC challenging arrest

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

He said the plea pertained to his liberty, which was 'illegally curtailed'.

ED probe conspiracy to defame me as I quit BJP: Khadse

ED probe conspiracy to defame me as I quit BJP: Khadse

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

"I have earlier appeared for the inquiry five times. The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) had filed a C-summary report in a Pune Court that there is no truth in the allegations and the case be closed," he said.

PIL seeks to cancel Radio City's license

PIL seeks to cancel Radio City's license

Rediff.com17 Jul 2003

A public interest litigation seeking cancellation of the license of the Star group owned FM radio channel Radio City has been filed in the Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court.

'Oil is another reason for clashes in Manipur'

'Oil is another reason for clashes in Manipur'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

'The Kuki-Zo are aware of this rich resource in their areas and feel the Meitei push for ST status is because of this reason'.

2G case: Anil Ambani summoned as prosecution witness for July 26

2G case: Anil Ambani summoned as prosecution witness for July 26

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

CBI on Monday submitted a list of five witnesses, including Anil Ambani, who are scheduled to be called for recording of their statements before the court.

Delhi HC grants bail to journalist in espionage case

Delhi HC grants bail to journalist in espionage case

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

Freelance journalist Rajeev Sharma was arrested on September 14 by the Delhi Police Special Cell which has claimed that he was "found to be in possession of some defence-related classified documents".

Multi-agency group to probe Indian names in 'Pandora Papers'

Multi-agency group to probe Indian names in 'Pandora Papers'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

The government will investigate every Indian name appearing in an unprecedented leak of financial records, known as the 'Pandora Papers', which alleged that many world leaders have secret offshore stores of wealth.

ED conducts raids against Vivo in money laundering probe

ED conducts raids against Vivo in money laundering probe

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday conducted searches at 44 places across the country in a money laundering investigation against Chinese smartphone manufacturing company Vivo and related firms, officials said. The searches are being carried out under sections of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) at locations in several states including in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Meghalaya, Maharashtra and others. The agency is conducting searches at 44 places related to Vivo and associated companies, they said.

Fresh violence in Manipur, 3 detained; Army rushes to spot

Fresh violence in Manipur, 3 detained; Army rushes to spot

Rediff.com23 May 2023

In fresh violence in Manipur, two houses were torched by a mob in Imphal East district after two armed miscreants forced people to shut their shops on Monday afternoon, police officials said.

Yes Bank scam: Rana Kapoor's family named as accused

Yes Bank scam: Rana Kapoor's family named as accused

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

CBI has alleged that Rana Kapoor entered into a criminal conspiracy with Kapil Wadhawan, DHFL director-promoter for round-tripping of funds where loans from Yes Bank to DHFL landed in companies owned by Kapoor's daughters, DoIT Urban Ventures.

Investment in penny stocks under tax scanner

Investment in penny stocks under tax scanner

Rediff.com19 Mar 2016

CBDT to reopen cases, conduct detailed inquiry of taxpayers who invested in such shares

Indian Oil, RIL, Tata Motors among world's 500 largest companies

Indian Oil, RIL, Tata Motors among world's 500 largest companies

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

Companies are ranked by total revenues.

Panama papers expose: DLF, Apollo, Indiabulls deny charges

Panama papers expose: DLF, Apollo, Indiabulls deny charges

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

The list includes Gautam Adani's brother Vinod Adani among others.

PMLA case: Jacqueline to appear before ED on Dec 8

PMLA case: Jacqueline to appear before ED on Dec 8

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

A day after she was stopped from flying abroad, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) summoned actor Jacqueline Fernandez to appear before it for questioning in a money laundering investigation against alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar and others, officials said on Monday.

After Reliance-bp, Nayara Energy sells petrol, diesel at Re 1 less than PSUs

After Reliance-bp, Nayara Energy sells petrol, diesel at Re 1 less than PSUs

Rediff.com30 May 2023

After Reliance Industries Ltd and its partner bp plc of the UK, Nayara Energy - the nation's largest private fuel retailer - has started selling petrol and diesel at Re 1 less than the fuel sold by state-owned retailers, officials said. While state-owned Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) continue to hold prices despite a drop in international rates, private fuel retailers have started passing on the benefit to consumers. "To further stimulate domestic consumption and cater to local customers better, we have introduced a Re 1 discount in our retail outlets until the end of June 2023," a spokesperson for Nayara Energy said.

Is Stalin Slipping Up In A Poll Year?

Is Stalin Slipping Up In A Poll Year?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

ndependent of the political fallout, which Stalin has sought to arrest through the withdrawal of the measures as fast as they were introduced, there are concerns about the way those decisions came to be taken, without adequate application of mind, not in official terms but in political and electoral contexts, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Centre grants sanction to prosecute Delhi minister Satyendar Jain

Centre grants sanction to prosecute Delhi minister Satyendar Jain

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal reacted strongly to the development claiming the case was registered against Jain as he was working for the regularisation of city's unauthorised colonies.

ED issues fresh summons to ex-Maha HM Anil Deshmukh

ED issues fresh summons to ex-Maha HM Anil Deshmukh

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

Officials said this is the third notice issued to the NCP leader for deposing before the investigating officer of the case. Deshmukh has been asked to record his statement at the central agency's office in south Mumbai on Monday.

CBI arrests DHFL promoters Kapil, Dheeraj Wadhawan in Yes Bank case

CBI arrests DHFL promoters Kapil, Dheeraj Wadhawan in Yes Bank case

Rediff.com26 Apr 2020

They were arrested with the 'cooperation of district authorities of Satara on the strength of Non-bailable Warrant of Arrest issued by the Court of Special Judge, CBI Cases, City Sessions Court, Mumbai', CBI spokesperson R K Gaur said in New Delhi.

'Lalu is finished in politics'

'Lalu is finished in politics'

Rediff.com31 May 2017

'Nitish Kumar thinks the matter will keep Lalu in check and that he will remain in power without any challenge from the RJD.'

Assam Rifles dilemma: Caught between two warring groups of Manipur

Assam Rifles dilemma: Caught between two warring groups of Manipur

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

Known as 'Sentinels of the North East' and 'Friends of the Hill People', the officers, drawn from the Army, and jawans have been fighting a war of nerves since the ethnic clashes between majority Meitei and hill tribe Kukis erupted on May 3.

BPCL privatisation stalled as bidders walkout

BPCL privatisation stalled as bidders walkout

Rediff.com18 May 2022

Privatisation of BPCL, which was dubbed India's biggest ever, has been stalled with just one bidder left in the fray after two others walked out over issues such as lack of clarity in fuel pricing, a top source said. The government had planned to sell its entire 52.98 per cent stake in Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) and invited Expression of Interest from bidders in March 2020. At least three bids came in by November 2020 but only one remains now after the others withdrew from the race.

Arrested journalist passed on secrets to Chinese intel: Cops

Arrested journalist passed on secrets to Chinese intel: Cops

Rediff.com19 Sep 2020

The Delhi Police said it has arrested a Chinese woman and her Nepalese associate, and claimed that they were paying huge amounts of money to freelance journalist Rajeev Sharma for allegedly passing sensitive information to 'Chinese intelligence'.

Trust deficit among oil companies costs India dear

Trust deficit among oil companies costs India dear

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

Indian oil and gas exploration companies work in silos.

PMLA case: ED quizzes Jacqueline Fernandez for 2nd day

PMLA case: ED quizzes Jacqueline Fernandez for 2nd day

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

The 36-year-old actor had spent about eight hours at the agency's office on Wednesday as she was questioned and her statement was recorded in multiple sessions under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

Global Depository Receipts under lens for routing black money

Global Depository Receipts under lens for routing black money

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

Sources said that the capital markets regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India has come across quite a few cases where GDR route could have been used for round-tripping of funds in the name of capital-raising activities of listed companies from abroad.

Will Operation Rahul Boomerang On BJP?

Will Operation Rahul Boomerang On BJP?

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

It is clear to any observer that the BJP risks its demolition drive boomeranging on itself. Except for one unpredictable factor in the works -- Rahul Gandhi himself, observes Shyam G Menon.

Investors could find BPCL's work culture delightful

Investors could find BPCL's work culture delightful

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

'BPCL has always been spoken about as a multinational company though it is State-run... this sets our work culture also apart.'

Nations League: Ruthless England leave Spain shell-shocked

Nations League: Ruthless England leave Spain shell-shocked

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

England ran riot by scoring three first-half goals to stun Spain and earn a 3-2 away win in the Nations League on Monday as they moved back into contention in League A Group 4 with their first victory on Spanish soil for 31 years.

SC asks Manipur govt to file updated status report on violence

SC asks Manipur govt to file updated status report on violence

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

Asking Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the state government, to file an updated status report, the bench said, "It should have details like rehabilitation camps, law and order and recovery of arms."