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Hrithik Roshan Gets Ready To Storm Us With His Mess On OTT

Hrithik Roshan Gets Ready To Storm Us With His Mess On OTT

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

Amazon Prime Video promises big releases coming up this year!

Man held for transferring Rs 10cr to Pak-based crypto wallet

Man held for transferring Rs 10cr to Pak-based crypto wallet

Rediff.com9 Nov 2025

The accused had links with six persons, arrested on November 3 from Morbi, Surendranagar, Surat and Amreli districts, for allegedly routing Rs 200 crore to Dubai-based cybercriminals using nearly 100 mule accounts, the release said.

Fake embassy scam: UP man posed as 'West Arctica' envoy

Fake embassy scam: UP man posed as 'West Arctica' envoy

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

Uttar Pradesh Police's Special Task Force unearths a fake embassy operating in Ghaziabad, arresting a man who claimed to be a diplomat of a non-existent country.

'Banks Need To Reinvent Themselves'

'Banks Need To Reinvent Themselves'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

'Reinvention is not a hugely difficult task. With technology as available today, you can reinvent yourself pretty quickly.'

Revealed: Who advised Lalu to make Rabri CM in his place

Revealed: Who advised Lalu to make Rabri CM in his place

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

An excerpt from a new book reveals the behind-the-scenes story of how Rabri Devi unexpectedly became the Chief Minister of Bihar in 1997, replacing Lalu Prasad Yadav.

Indira Gandhi And The Nagarwala Scam

Indira Gandhi And The Nagarwala Scam

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

A host of conspiracy theories followed, involving Indira Gandhi, her younger son Sanjay, his favourite small car project, secret funding of the Bangladesh Mukti Bahini and even the Central Intelligence Agency of the United States.

Road Ahead For Nepal Not An Easy One

Road Ahead For Nepal Not An Easy One

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

The GenZ violence that engulfed Nepal is not only against nepo-babies -- its anger is broader and riddled with contradictions, making it difficult for interim PM Sushila Karki, points out Aditi Phadnis.

Vyapam scam: Two task force officers probing case receive threats

Vyapam scam: Two task force officers probing case receive threats

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

Two senior officers of the Special Task Force investigating the high-profile Madhya Pradesh Professional Examination Board scam have claimed to have received threats allegedly from some influential people involved in the racket.

Modi sounds poll bugle in Bihar, promises Mumbai-like growth

Modi sounds poll bugle in Bihar, promises Mumbai-like growth

Rediff.com19 Jul 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday sounded the poll bugle in Bihar, where assembly elections are due this year, calling for 'an NDA government, once again', which would protect the state from the 'evil intentions' of the Rashtriya Janata Dal-Congress combine.

Why Short-Sellers Are Key For Balanced Market

Why Short-Sellers Are Key For Balanced Market

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

When shorts are based on perceived corporate mismanagement or malfeasance, as in cases like Enron and Satyam, they enable the financial system to work efficiently, points out Devangshu Datta.

Kubera Review: Dhanush Is Terrific

Kubera Review: Dhanush Is Terrific

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

Kubera is a well-intentioned addition to Shekar Kammula's cinematic universe that drags on but never loses its prescient quality, notes Arjun Menon.

Mehul Choksi's Lawyers To File Appeal For His Release

Mehul Choksi's Lawyers To File Appeal For His Release

Rediff.com14 Apr 2025

'I don't think it is going to be easy for India to get him back.'

Cyberfraud Thrives On Fear!

Cyberfraud Thrives On Fear!

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

The number of cyberfraud cases has skyrocketed from 2,677 in 1999-2000 to 29,082 in FY24 -- more than a 10-fold increase. The RBI pegs digital payment frauds at Rs 1,457 crore in FY24, up more than five times in a year. It's not just the number of frauds. What's alarming is the growing sophistication of the fraudsters, exposing the vulnerabilities within the financial system, observes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

ED failed to give evidence linking Kejriwal to scam: Court

ED failed to give evidence linking Kejriwal to scam: Court

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) failed to furnish direct evidence linking Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to the proceeds of crime in the money laundering case against him, a Delhi court has said while ordering his release on bail.

ED arrests Chhattisgarh special secretary in Rs 2000 cr liquor scam

ED arrests Chhattisgarh special secretary in Rs 2000 cr liquor scam

Rediff.com12 May 2023

The Enforcement Directorate on Friday arrested the special secretary of the Chhattisgarh excise department in a money laundering case linked to the alleged Rs 2,000 crore liquor syndicate scam in the state.

Eliminate online betting, gambling apps, YSRCP MP urges govt

Eliminate online betting, gambling apps, YSRCP MP urges govt

Rediff.com26 Mar 2025

A strong demand was made in the Lok Sabha to eliminate online betting and gambling applications. YSRCP member Maddila Gurumoorthy urged the government to set up a dedicated task force to take action against betting and gambling apps. He also asked the government to draft regulations for such applications and launch awareness campaigns about the dangers of online betting. Other issues raised included deposit insurance coverage for bank depositors, representation of Scheduled Castes in the Kerala government, challenges faced by nurses, and the need for paramilitary forces in Jharkhand during upcoming Hindu festivals.

'Lost 6 Years Preparing For NEET. Can I Do MBA Now?'

'Lost 6 Years Preparing For NEET. Can I Do MBA Now?'

Rediff.com7 May 2025

rediffGURU Dr Nagarajan JSK helps students make the right career choices.

Spend Your Weekend With Urvashi Rautela!

Spend Your Weekend With Urvashi Rautela!

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

From old favourites to brand new attractions, Sukanya Verma lists all the excitement OTT has laid out in its action-packed menu this week.

'Who Does Not Want To Be Prime Minister?'

'Who Does Not Want To Be Prime Minister?'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

'We are going to need more technical people in government.' 'You can't expect a generalist to understand the complicated world of financial engineering.' 'I regret to say that most of our politicians have no competence to deal with these things. Nor is there a willingness to learn.'

'Everybody Is Scared'

'Everybody Is Scared'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

'We want to hide it (by saying) we are too busy in our lives, we have other things to attend to, we have families.' 'But they all had families, including Jyotiba or Mahatma Gandhi, or anybody who challenged the system.'

300 trafficked Indians revolt in Cambodia, several arrested: Andhra police

300 trafficked Indians revolt in Cambodia, several arrested: Andhra police

Rediff.com21 May 2024

As many as 150 youths from the port city and its vicinity have been stuck in Cambodia for a year already, where they are being coerced to carry out cyber crime and ponzi scams by Chinese handlers, the police said.

BJP MLA Fights BJP Government On Corruption

BJP MLA Fights BJP Government On Corruption

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

'I gave enough evidence and proof to punish corrupt officials.' 'But my own government has not filed any FIR against such officials.'

CBI raids houses of Bengal minister, TMC MLA in civic body recruitment scam

CBI raids houses of Bengal minister, TMC MLA in civic body recruitment scam

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

A team of CBI officers reached his residence in south Kolkata's Chetla area along with a large contingent of central forces in the morning, officials said.

Mumbai Police file chargesheet in fake TRP scam

Mumbai Police file chargesheet in fake TRP scam

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

The crime branch has so far arrested 12 persons, including Republic TV's distribution head and owners of two other channels, in connection with the case.

Excise scam: Delhi court likely to hear Sisodia's bail plea on Saturday

Excise scam: Delhi court likely to hear Sisodia's bail plea on Saturday

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

The application was filed before special judge MK Nagpal, who posted the matter for hearing on Saturday, his advocate Rishikesh said.

Bengaluru bed scam: 5 arrested, none named by Tejasvi Surya

Bengaluru bed scam: 5 arrested, none named by Tejasvi Surya

Rediff.com7 May 2021

Investigation into the scam pertaining to blocking beds in private hospitals for COVID patients has so far not revealed the involvement of those Muslims whose names were mentioned by Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya on May 4 in a live programme, top police sources said on Friday.

Will South Haryana Reward Rao Inderjit Singh?

Will South Haryana Reward Rao Inderjit Singh?

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

South Haryana hasn't delivered a chief minister since 1967, when his father Rao Birender Singh was ousted from power. It's a legacy Rao Inderjit Singh is determined to reclaim.

Exam board scam: Scindia demands MP CM's resignation

Exam board scam: Scindia demands MP CM's resignation

Rediff.com30 Jun 2014

Former Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has demanded a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into the Madhya Pradesh Professional Examination Board scam and also the resignation of Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on moral grounds.

'Voter Is Keeping Centre On Tenterhooks'

'Voter Is Keeping Centre On Tenterhooks'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2024

'If you want to win you need to perform.' 'Governments have found a way to buck anti-incumbency, but one policy intervention will not pay in all elections.'

Task force lens falls on India Inc's subsidiaries in tax havens

Task force lens falls on India Inc's subsidiaries in tax havens

Rediff.com17 Mar 2018

The task force has provided probe agencies with a list of attributes, including disproportionate investments, debt, advances or cash, to red-flag such firms.

Coal scam probe: CBI books ex-chief Ranjit Sinha

Coal scam probe: CBI books ex-chief Ranjit Sinha

Rediff.com26 Apr 2017

An FIR was registered against Sinha for allegedly trying to influence the coal scam probe as the agency's chief.

Coal scam: TMC's Abhishek Banerjee attacks Shah after ED grills him for 7 hrs

Coal scam: TMC's Abhishek Banerjee attacks Shah after ED grills him for 7 hrs

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

The Trinamool Congress MP, considered number 2 in the party, also advised Shah to teach nationalism to his son and make sure that the law and order situation improves in Delhi.

I guarantee you, won't spare anyone involved in corruption, says Modi

I guarantee you, won't spare anyone involved in corruption, says Modi

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday came down heavily on opposition leaders, asserting that he will not "spare anyone involved in corruption" while pledging "to take every scamster to task".

TRP scam: Ex-BARC CEO Partho Dasgupta gets bail

TRP scam: Ex-BARC CEO Partho Dasgupta gets bail

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

After spending over two months in jail in the alleged TRP rigging scam, ex-Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) CEO Partho Dasgupta was given bail on Tuesday by the Bombay high court which said his detention was not necessary and there was no propriety in keeping him behind bars.

India AI mission to be key priority for telecom ministry

India AI mission to be key priority for telecom ministry

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

Many who track the ministry and the technology sector closely believe that the space won't see much impact on the policymaking side, but the gestation time for regulations might get long, as now there could be a wider consensus-building exercise on policy matters under a coalition government.

Who will replace Kejriwal? Wife Sunita, or ministers Aatishi, Bharadwaj?

Who will replace Kejriwal? Wife Sunita, or ministers Aatishi, Bharadwaj?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

The party is eyeing at expanding its footprint across the country and has tied up with the Congress to contest the Lok Sabha polls against the BJP in Delhi, Haryana and Gujarat.

FAQ: What is the Vyapam scam?

FAQ: What is the Vyapam scam?

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

The Madhya Pradesh Professional Examination Board scam, most commonly known by its Hindi acronym as the 'Vyapam scam' has been in the headlines on and off throughout the year.

ED alleges Rs 2,000-cr liquor scam in Chhattisgarh, names IAS officer as kingpin

ED alleges Rs 2,000-cr liquor scam in Chhattisgarh, names IAS officer as kingpin

Rediff.com7 May 2023

The ED said its investigation also revealed that from 2019 to 2022, the sale of 'unaccounted illicit' liquor was almost 30-40 per cent of the total liquor sale in the state.

Out of jail, Hemant Soren declares 'rebellion' to drive out 'feudal forces

Out of jail, Hemant Soren declares 'rebellion' to drive out 'feudal forces

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

Soren, addressing a rally in Bhognadih on the occasion of 'Hul Diwas', also claimed that the saffron party has turned 'jittery' after his release from jail and its leaders are 'conspiring' against him again.

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.