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TMC 'stings' BJP over Sandeshkhali, moves EC with video

TMC 'stings' BJP over Sandeshkhali, moves EC with video

Rediff.com9 May 2024

TMC's Rajya Sabha MP Sagarika Ghose submitted a letter to the Election Commission on Thursday.

From victim of TV sting to Olympic medallist: Lalit's journey to stardom

From victim of TV sting to Olympic medallist: Lalit's journey to stardom

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

India men's hockey team striker Lalit Upadhyay has worked hard to rebuild his career and considers all the setbacks as blessings in disguise.

How Modi Changed Indian Politics

How Modi Changed Indian Politics

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

In the last 11 years, India and the world witnessed what he stood for, what he promised and did not deliver, and what he actually stood for and practised without fearing how history would judge him. Modi's tenure has been punctuated with headline-grabbing decisions, symbolic gestures, and stage-managed moments that continue to define his leadership and India's politics, points out Ramesh Menon.

It's a conspiracy against me, says Bihar minister after quitting over bribe sting

It's a conspiracy against me, says Bihar minister after quitting over bribe sting

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

He asserted that he would fight to prove all the charges against him and added that he had offered his resignation so that he could work on exposing the truth.

Sting ops make big business sense

Sting ops make big business sense

Rediff.com29 Mar 2005

Pak umpires Ghouri, Siddiqui banned following sting op

Pak umpires Ghouri, Siddiqui banned following sting op

Rediff.com13 Apr 2013

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has banned umpires Nadeem Ghouri and Anis Siddiqui for four and three years respectively after they were found guilty of being willing to compromise their integrity in discharge of their professional duties.

Fans Applaud Virat-Rohit Jai-Veeru Dosti

Fans Applaud Virat-Rohit Jai-Veeru Dosti

Rediff.com18 Feb 2023

As news of Sharma's stepping down spread, a placard held by a fan at the Arun Jaitley stadium in New Delhi on Friday, February 17, 2023, went viral -- Kohli Greater Than BCCI, it said.

TV sting: MPs file their replies

TV sting: MPs file their replies

Rediff.com4 Jan 2006

Lok Sabha members of Parliament named in a television channel expose about corruption in MP Local Area Development scheme have filed their replies to the inquiry committee, set up by Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee.

US: Human smuggling 'stings' 13 NRIs

US: Human smuggling 'stings' 13 NRIs

Rediff.com11 Nov 2005

Each of the defendants in the case is charged with one count of conspiring to harbour illegal aliens, an offense that carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison and a $250,000 (about Rs 1.1 crore) fine.

Match-fixing sting: Bookie claims Indian link

Match-fixing sting: Bookie claims Indian link

Rediff.com29 Aug 2010

The bookie arrested by Scotland Yard for alleged 'pot-fixing' in the ongoing England-Pakistan Lord's Test claims to have links with bookmakers in India as well.

NHRC to recommend CBI probe over Tehelka sting

NHRC to recommend CBI probe over Tehelka sting

Rediff.com5 Nov 2007

"The Commission has decided to direct an inquiry by the CBI into the episode in the light of accusations made in the 'Operation Kalank' on communal violence in Gujarat," a statement from the NHRC stated. The Commission's observations come after it viewed the tapes of the programme aired by Aaj Tak and found the contents a fit case for probe by an independent agency.

Fake sting op: HC seeks govt's response

Fake sting op: HC seeks govt's response

Rediff.com12 Sep 2007

"If offence is committed, you have to register a case and start criminal proceeding," said the high court.

BJP MLA's sting criticising PM, Shah leaves party red-faced

BJP MLA's sting criticising PM, Shah leaves party red-faced

Rediff.com27 Jun 2015

Purohit had allegedly said in the sting video that there is no collective leadership in the BJP. Only two people take decisions and others merely implement it.

Mamta Kulkarni: 'I Have Not Come Back For Bollywood'

Mamta Kulkarni: 'I Have Not Come Back For Bollywood'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

'I have no connection with the D (drug) world.'

Uttarakhand crisis: CBI summons Harish Rawat over sting probe

Uttarakhand crisis: CBI summons Harish Rawat over sting probe

Rediff.com5 May 2016

Rawat has been called by the CBI to join the probe on Monday, sources said.

Bihar: Congress MLA lands in trouble after booze sting

Bihar: Congress MLA lands in trouble after booze sting

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

A Congress MLA in Bihar has landed in trouble after a sting operation caught the legislator on camera purportedly offering liquor to his guests, despite total prohibition imposed in the state by the Nitish Kumar government.

Narada sting: HC orders CBI probe, Mamata to approach SC

Narada sting: HC orders CBI probe, Mamata to approach SC

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said that her party would fight it both "politically and legally"

US leak exposed Pak Al Qaeda sting

US leak exposed Pak Al Qaeda sting

Rediff.com9 Aug 2004

Mohammad Naeen Noor Khan was being used by Pakistan in a sting operation against the Al Qaeda.

Noted columnist Hasan Suroor caught in paedophilia sting in UK: Report

Noted columnist Hasan Suroor caught in paedophilia sting in UK: Report

Rediff.com11 Nov 2015

A spokesman for British Transport Police told Huffington Post India that Suroor travelled from Sloane Avenue, Kensington and Chelsea to meet the minor, after grooming the child online for sex on November 9.

Sting issue: Rawat seeks more time from CBI; ready for narco test

Sting issue: Rawat seeks more time from CBI; ready for narco test

Rediff.com9 May 2016

The CBI has found the sting CD genuine, the sources said.

TMC in a tight corner over bribery sting

TMC in a tight corner over bribery sting

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

The government favours a probe into the alleged bribery charges against some of its MPs.

UP cops caught selling arms, ammo in TV sting

UP cops caught selling arms, ammo in TV sting

Rediff.com11 Nov 2006

A joint sting operation by a private television channel and a Web site on Saturday claimed that policemen in Uttar Pradesh were found selling seized arms and ammunition stored at government storerooms for money.

Whistleblower's 'sting' claims BJP offered Rs 100 cr to MP Cong MLAs

Whistleblower's 'sting' claims BJP offered Rs 100 cr to MP Cong MLAs

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

While the authenticity of the video has not yet been verified independently, the BJP dubbed it as 'fake and misleading', and said it has been released to tarnish Mishra's image.

Rent a riot: TV sting exposes Ram Sene's designs

Rent a riot: TV sting exposes Ram Sene's designs

Rediff.com14 May 2010

The Ram Sene chief Pramod Muthalik who shot to fame following the infamous assault on girls at a pub in Mangalore was caught on camera accepting money from an undercover reporter who posed as an artist. After allegedly accepting a token contribution of Rs 10,000 for his contribution to the Hindutva cause, the reporter discussed a proposal with Muthalik, wherein Muthalik would arrange for a mob to attack the reporter's painting exhibhition.

Court lets off journos in cash-for-query sting op

Court lets off journos in cash-for-query sting op

Rediff.com24 Sep 2010

Justice S N Dhingra quashed the trial court order of July 6, 2009, taking cognisance of the chargesheet filed against two journalists, Anirudh Bahal and Suhasini Raj

AAP waves sting CD, claims BJP trying to bribe its Delhi MLAs

AAP waves sting CD, claims BJP trying to bribe its Delhi MLAs

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

The Aam Aadmi Party on Monday accused a senior leader of Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party of offering bribe to a party legislator to switch sides against the backdrop of government formation moves in the capital.

I&B ministry issues notice to fake sting channel

I&B ministry issues notice to fake sting channel

Rediff.com12 Sep 2007

Live India has also been asked to submit its reply by Friday, the official said.

Blackout Review: Dumb Charade

Blackout Review: Dumb Charade

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

Vikrant Massey is a man of undeniable talent. But he too can't rise above Blackout's derailed script that reduces the likes of Jisshu Sengupta, Chhaya Kadam and Mouni Roy to chumps, observes Sukanya Verma.

They enter 21st century, but...: Tharoor's dig at Communist parties

They enter 21st century, but...: Tharoor's dig at Communist parties

Rediff.com26 Mar 2025

His remarks came after the Kerala assembly on Tuesday passed the Kerala State Private Universities (Establishment and Regulation) Bill, 2025, which marks a break from the Communist Party of India Marxist-led government's long-standing opposition to the privatisation of education.

Gujarat HC notice to SIT on admitting Godhra sting op as evidence

Gujarat HC notice to SIT on admitting Godhra sting op as evidence

Rediff.com29 Dec 2011

The Gujarat high court on Thursday issued a notice to the Special Investigation Team on a petition by a convict sentenced to death in the Godhra train carnage, demanding that additional evidence in form of CDs of a TV sting operation be brought on record

2 British MPs caught in cash-for-access sting

2 British MPs caught in cash-for-access sting

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

After they were secretly filmed offering their services to a fictitious Chinese company in return for thousands of pounds.

There were some shortcomings in our operation, says Kulkarni

There were some shortcomings in our operation, says Kulkarni

Rediff.com23 Nov 2011

Kulkarni interacted with our readers during a Live Chat on Wednesday morning. Please click NEXT to read the full chat transcript:

Arshdeep, Khaleel in fray for New Zealand Test series

Arshdeep, Khaleel in fray for New Zealand Test series

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

It is understood that the selectors are looking to bring more variations into the pace attack and hence a left-arm seam and swing bowler could be added to the bouquet of pacers vying for a Test cap.

Sting shows lawyers planning to thrash Kanhaiya in jail

Sting shows lawyers planning to thrash Kanhaiya in jail

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

In a sting operation conducted by a news channel on two of the three lawyers wanted for alleged assault on journalists, students and teachers of Jawaharlal Nehru University at a court here last week, the perpetrators purportedly claimed that they planned to thrash JNU Students' Union president Kanhaiya Kumar in prison too.

Will chief selector Chetan be axed for his outburst?

Will chief selector Chetan be axed for his outburst?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

Chetan Sharma's position as chairman of national selection committee has become untenable after his alleged outburst during a sting operation by a TV news channel.

PUC centre booked for fake tag to car 'owned' by Gadkari

PUC centre booked for fake tag to car 'owned' by Gadkari

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

The vehicle is not owned by the senior BJP leader but his name was used to obtain the Pollution Under Control tag, an official said.

CBI clarifies why Suvendu wasn't arrested in Narada case

CBI clarifies why Suvendu wasn't arrested in Narada case

Rediff.com18 May 2021

The CBI has "sought permission from the Lok Sabha Speaker to prosecute Suvendu Adhikari, Saugata Roy, Prasun Banerjee and Kakali Ghosh Dastidar", who were all TMC MPs when the operation was allegedly conducted, the official explained.

MCA stadium curator suspended after tampering claims in sting

MCA stadium curator suspended after tampering claims in sting

Rediff.com25 Oct 2017

The Board of Control for Cricket in India suspended the curator of the Maharashtra Cricket Association's stadium in Pune after he was captured on television in a sting operation, claiming that he could tamper with the pitch ahead of Wednesday's second India-New Zealand One-Day International.