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Farooq counters Amit Shah's charges with achievements during NC rule in J-K

Farooq counters Amit Shah's charges with achievements during NC rule in J-K

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

Abdullah issued a white paper on development undertaken in Jammu and Kashmir during the rule of "Abdullah and Sons" -- as Shah referred the family in his speech at a rally in Baramulla district -- to counter the allegations of corruption.

Gorakhpur tragedy: Dr Kafeel Khan gets clean chit

Gorakhpur tragedy: Dr Kafeel Khan gets clean chit

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

The infants had died allegedly because of disruption in oxygen supply due to pending payments to the supplier, a charge stoutly refuted by the state government.

Batra resigns as FIH president, gives up IOC membership

Batra resigns as FIH president, gives up IOC membership

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

Veteran sports administrator Narinder Batra quit his positions as International Hockey Federation president and also gave up IOC membership, hours after CBI conducted multiple raids at his residence and offices in New Delhi and Jammu.

Bangladesh star Shakib courts controversy with boorish on-field behaviour

Bangladesh star Shakib courts controversy with boorish on-field behaviour

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

Shakib's anger got the better of him during his team Mohammedan Sporting's game against Abahani Limited

Sisodia may be arrested in 2-3 days, says Kejriwal

Sisodia may be arrested in 2-3 days, says Kejriwal

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

Sisodia said the growing enthusiasm among the people of Gujarat in supporting the AAP in Gujarat was the reason behind the CBI action against him.

Will Annamalai's 'DMK Files' Help BJP?

Will Annamalai's 'DMK Files' Help BJP?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

Will Annamalai's attacks on the DMK revert the anti-BJP feeling in Tamil Nadu, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

Bangladesh star Shakib banned for 3 games, fined $ 5800

Bangladesh star Shakib banned for 3 games, fined $ 5800

Rediff.com12 Jun 2021

Shakib tendered an unconditional apology on his official Facebook page, but his act of trying to damage match property is as good as Level III offence.

Jagan orders demolition of govt building built by Naidu

Jagan orders demolition of govt building built by Naidu

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

'Is this building a legally valid building? In this, there are no rules. It is built in violation of rules, against the law and built with corruption'

Karnataka to await HC order before taking any decision on hijab row

Karnataka to await HC order before taking any decision on hijab row

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

"We (at the cabinet) discussed the hijab row, but as the high court is hearing the matter, we felt it is not appropriate for the cabinet to take any further decisions on the issue today. It was decided to wait for the court's verdict before taking any decision," Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister J C Madhuswamy said.

Full text: President Murmu's address to Parliament's Budget Session

Full text: President Murmu's address to Parliament's Budget Session

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

'Wherever in the world there is political instability, those countries are beset with severe crises today. But India is in a much better position than the rest of the world due to the decisions taken by my government in the national interest,' President Droupadi Murmu said in her address to both Houses of Parliament.

Before Atique Ahmed, there was Chand Baba in UP

Before Atique Ahmed, there was Chand Baba in UP

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

Atique Ahmed is one of the most feared dons of Uttar Pradesh today. There was another don who preceded Atique and had he survived, Atique wouldn't have been around today, recalls Sudhir Bisht.

Sukanya Verma's Favourite 2022 OTT Shows

Sukanya Verma's Favourite 2022 OTT Shows

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

I binged on various shows this year -- some for work, some for pleasure, few I couldn't spare time for, others I didn't have access to while some started out fabulously only to fizzle towards the end.

Ajit Pawar denies links with firm under ED lens

Ajit Pawar denies links with firm under ED lens

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Friday said he did not have any connection with Guru Commodity Services Pvt Ltd which is under the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) scanner, though a sugar mill owned by the company is being run by one of his relatives.

Ahead of polls, TN grants 10.5% quota for Vanniyars

Ahead of polls, TN grants 10.5% quota for Vanniyars

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

The Tamil Nadu Assembly on Friday passed a bill providing internal reservation of 10.5 per cent for Vanniyars, a most backward community in government jobs and in admission to educational institutions.

Justice Dilip B Bhosale resigns as Lokpal member

Justice Dilip B Bhosale resigns as Lokpal member

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

A former chief justice of the Allahabad high court, Justice Bhosale was sworn-in on March 27, 2019 for a five-year term. He resigned citing personal reasons.

Nitish, Rahul meet was a call to keep alliance intact: JD-U

Nitish, Rahul meet was a call to keep alliance intact: JD-U

Rediff.com23 Jul 2017

The two leaders, reports say, discussed the charges against Tejashwi.

Maha HM Anil Deshmukh quits, likely to challenge CBI order

Maha HM Anil Deshmukh quits, likely to challenge CBI order

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh resigned on Monday after the Bombay high court ordered a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into the allegations of extortion against him by former Mumbai police commissioner Param Bir Singh.

JD-U move a strong indictment of BJP's politics of intimidation: Oppn

JD-U move a strong indictment of BJP's politics of intimidation: Oppn

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

Trinamool Congress MP Derek O'Brien said the situation in Bihar is one of the reasons behind the Parliament session being cut short by the government.

The man behind the raids on Kejriwal's offices

The man behind the raids on Kejriwal's offices

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

All you need to know about the case and the man behind the drama that has ensued.

Lalu gets interim bail in IRCTC scam

Lalu gets interim bail in IRCTC scam

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

Special Judge Arun Bharadwaj granted relief to Prasad after he was produced before the court through video conference from a Ranchi jail, where he is lodged in another case, as he was unable to come due to health reasons.

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.

CAs scramble to fathom new whistleblowing law

CAs scramble to fathom new whistleblowing law

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

Chartered accountants are readying themselves for a higher onus on individuals to report violations that they come across as part of their work. There has been a scramble to understand the implications as the non-compliance with laws and regulations (NOCLAR) comes into effect in less than six months. It is applicable from April 1, 2022 after being deferred earlier because of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Kejriwal's principal secretary grilled for third straight day by CBI

Kejriwal's principal secretary grilled for third straight day by CBI

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

The CBI had on Tuesday raided at least 14 places in Delhi and Uttar Pradesh, including the house of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's principal secretary, after obtaining warrants from a court.

India scraps Rs 2,700 cr deal for South Korean minesweepers

India scraps Rs 2,700 cr deal for South Korean minesweepers

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

The defence ministry has scrapped the Rs 2,700 crore deal for acquiring two minesweeper vehicles from a South Korean firm after it was found that there were violations of tender conditions as agents were in the play.

Punjab polls: Cong woos voters with Rs 1,100 per month for women, 1L jobs

Punjab polls: Cong woos voters with Rs 1,100 per month for women, 1L jobs

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

The party also promised to end the mafia raj by creating corporations for the sale of liquor and sand mining.

After rain havoc 'Smart City' Chennai reels under politics

After rain havoc 'Smart City' Chennai reels under politics

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

Chennai is one of the cities where works have been completed for almost 62 per cent of the money lined up -- Rs 599 crore of the Rs 959 crore has been utilised so far. Despite this, there was no respite for the people in the city this time either, with North Chennai being the worst affected.

'Be careful in future': SC closes contempt plea against Rahul

'Be careful in future': SC closes contempt plea against Rahul

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

The court said the remarks made by Gandhi were far from true and he should have refrained from those and could have been careful.

IRCTC scam: Delhi court grants bail to Lalu, wife and son

IRCTC scam: Delhi court grants bail to Lalu, wife and son

Rediff.com28 Jan 2019

The case relates to alleged money laundering in granting the operational contract of two IRCTC hotels to a private firm.

Sinha, Shourie, Bhushan move SC seeking FIR into Rafale deal

Sinha, Shourie, Bhushan move SC seeking FIR into Rafale deal

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

The petition by the trio came two weeks after the apex court had on October 10 asked the Centre to provide details of the decision-making process in the Rafale deal with France in a sealed cover by October 29.

Siddaramaiah sends Rs 100 cr defamation notice to Modi, Shah

Siddaramaiah sends Rs 100 cr defamation notice to Modi, Shah

Rediff.com7 May 2018

Modi has repeatedly attacked Siddaramaiah over alleged corruption, calling his government "seedha rupaiya sarkar" (government that takes bribe for every work) and "10 per cent commission government."

BJP or Congress: Who will Deve Gowda choose?

BJP or Congress: Who will Deve Gowda choose?

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

With opinion polls predicting a hung assembly in Karnataka and the possibility that the JD-S could be the 'king maker' after the polls, H D Deve Gowda stays mum about his party's post-election strategy.

CBI files chargesheet against Lalu, Rabri, Tejashwi in IRCTC case

CBI files chargesheet against Lalu, Rabri, Tejashwi in IRCTC case

Rediff.com16 Apr 2018

The case pertains to allegations that Lalu Prasad, as railway minister, handed over the maintenance of two hotels run by the IRCTC, a subsidiary of the Indian Railways, in Ranchi and Puri to Sujata Hotels, a company owned by Vinay and Vijay Kochhar, in return for a prime plot of three acres in Patna through a benami company.

No 'prima facie' evidence of wrongdoing by Pankaja: Fadnavis

No 'prima facie' evidence of wrongdoing by Pankaja: Fadnavis

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

Fadnavis said the 'minute details' will be gone into before an inquiry is ordered.

Andhra liquor scam: Nine excise officials held

Andhra liquor scam: Nine excise officials held

Rediff.com16 Mar 2012

The Andhra Pradesh Anti-Corruption Bureau has arrested nine more excise officials in Khammam district on charges of "subverting" the tender process for allotment of liquor shops for pecuniary benefits, the ACB officials said on Friday.

Rs 217 cr paid as bribe for Rs 3,600 cr VVIP chopper deal?

Rs 217 cr paid as bribe for Rs 3,600 cr VVIP chopper deal?

Rediff.com14 Feb 2013

Italy's state-controlled AgustaWestland had allegedly kept aside Rs 217 crore as part of "corrupt activity" to bag India's Rs 3,600 crore deal and its choppers became eligible only after certain required parameters were altered in the tender document.

IRCTC scam case: Lalu, wife, son and others summoned as accused

IRCTC scam case: Lalu, wife, son and others summoned as accused

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

The Central Bureau of Investigation, which had on April 16 filed the chargesheet in the case, had said that there was enough evidence against the accused.

Parliament panel tables Lokpal Bill report

Parliament panel tables Lokpal Bill report

Rediff.com9 Dec 2011

The report on the Lokpal Bill was tabled in the Rajya Sabha by Abhishek Manu Singhvi, Chairman of the Standing Committee on Law and Justice, Public Grievances and Personnel.

Blow for Congress ahead of RS polls as 2 Gujarat MLAs resign

Blow for Congress ahead of RS polls as 2 Gujarat MLAs resign

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

The Congress has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of trying to break the opposition party to win the Rajya Sabha polls.

UP cricket bribery scandal: IPL Chairman Shukla's aide resigns

UP cricket bribery scandal: IPL Chairman Shukla's aide resigns

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

The BCCI's Anti-Corruption Unit on Thursday said it will launch a probe into an alleged bribery scandal unearthed by a sting operation, which claimed that a member of Indian Premier League chairman Rajeev Shukla's personal staff sought bribes to facilitate selection of players.

RIL pipped ONGC on transparency within two years

RIL pipped ONGC on transparency within two years

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

A comparative analysis of the two companies' rankings on three parameters reveals why ONGC slipped in ranking