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ED Seizes Ex-Kolkata Cop's Property In Land Scam Probe

ED Seizes Ex-Kolkata Cop's Property In Land Scam Probe

Rediff.com23 May 2026

The Enforcement Directorate has attached a bungalow belonging to former Kolkata Police deputy commissioner Santanu Sinha Biswas in connection with a land grab and fraud case. The ED also conducted searches at multiple locations, recovering gold, cash, and property documents.

Kerala Man Arrested For Rs 1.19 Crore Online Trading Scam

Kerala Man Arrested For Rs 1.19 Crore Online Trading Scam

Rediff.com22 May 2026

A 47-year-old man from Palakkad has been arrested for allegedly cheating a Thiruvananthapuram resident of over Rs 1.19 crore in an online trading scam.

Gadkari Threat Case: Two Get 5 Years Rigorous Imprisonment

Gadkari Threat Case: Two Get 5 Years Rigorous Imprisonment

Rediff.com15 May 2026

A special court in Nagpur sentenced two men to five years of rigorous imprisonment for allegedly making threat calls to Union minister Nitin Gadkari in 2023 from a jail in Karnataka.

Jaipur Land Fraud: Seven Booked After Court Intervention

Jaipur Land Fraud: Seven Booked After Court Intervention

Rediff.com18 May 2026

Seven individuals have been booked in Jaipur for alleged land fraud, forgery, and criminal conspiracy following a court order. The accused are alleged to have created forged property documents to illegally take possession of residential plots in the Narayan Vihar area.

Why ED Raided Former Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan's Residences

Why ED Raided Former Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan's Residences

Rediff.com27 May 2026

The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at the residences of former Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan and his family members as part of a money laundering probe linked to the CMRL case involving his daughter, Veena Vijayan.

Belagavi Court Remands Ponzi Scheme Accused To Custody

Belagavi Court Remands Ponzi Scheme Accused To Custody

Rediff.com18 May 2026

A Belagavi court has remanded Shivaanand Neelannavar, the alleged kingpin of a multi-crore ponzi scheme, to 10 days of CID custody for further investigation. The case involves an alleged fraud of nearly Rs 1,000 crore and affects around 35,000 investors.

How EPFO's UPI Integration Will Benefit Subscribers

How EPFO's UPI Integration Will Benefit Subscribers

Rediff.com19 May 2026

The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) will soon allow subscribers to withdraw their EPF and transfer it directly to their bank accounts through the UPI payment gateway. Testing of the facility has been completed, according to Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya.

How Ludhiana Police Busted A Cyber Fraud Racket Targeting Foreign Nationals

How Ludhiana Police Busted A Cyber Fraud Racket Targeting Foreign Nationals

Rediff.com15 May 2026

Ludhiana Police have busted a large cyber fraud racket, arresting 132 people involved in running fake call centres that targeted foreign nationals through various online scams.

Three Arrested In UP Over Suvendu Adhikari Aide Murder

Three Arrested In UP Over Suvendu Adhikari Aide Murder

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Three individuals have been arrested in Uttar Pradesh in connection with the murder of Chandranath Rath, an aide to West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. The arrests were made by a Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the case.

Students paid Rs 2-5 lakh for access to NEET paper: CBI

Students paid Rs 2-5 lakh for access to NEET paper: CBI

Rediff.com14 May 2026

The CBI's investigation into the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak has revealed that the leaked question paper allegedly reached Rajasthan through an accused, with students paying significant sums for access. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities questioning individuals and tracing the money trail.

International IPL Betting Racket Busted; Five Arrested

International IPL Betting Racket Busted; Five Arrested

Rediff.com8 May 2026

Uttarakhand STF and Dehradun Police busted an international online betting syndicate and arrested five accused allegedly involved in facilitating betting on IPL matches.

Delhi Police Bust Investment Scam, Arrest Two

Delhi Police Bust Investment Scam, Arrest Two

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have arrested two individuals involved in an investment scam where a local resident was cheated of Rs 1.60 lakh. The investigation has linked the accused to a broader cyber fraud network with transactions worth approximately Rs 68 lakh across multiple states.

Interstate Cyber Fraud Racket Busted; Five Arrested

Interstate Cyber Fraud Racket Busted; Five Arrested

Rediff.com5 May 2026

Delhi Police have arrested five individuals from Uttarakhand's Udham Singh Nagar for their involvement in an interstate cyber fraud racket. The syndicate supplied mule bank accounts to cyber criminals, routing cheated money from online investment and task-based scams.

GST collections soar to record Rs 2.43 lakh crore in April

GST collections soar to record Rs 2.43 lakh crore in April

Rediff.com1 May 2026

India's gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) collection reached an unprecedented Rs 2.43 lakh crore in April, marking an 8.7 per cent increase and surpassing the previous record set last year.

Blackstone's Neysa Networks Stake Acquisition Gets CCI Nod

Blackstone's Neysa Networks Stake Acquisition Gets CCI Nod

Rediff.com20 May 2026

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the acquisition of a stake in AI acceleration cloud provider Neysa Networks by Blackstone-backed private equity funds and other investors, following Neysa's announcement of a USD 1.2 billion capital raise.

Key Myanmar Drug Trafficker Arrested In Delhi

Key Myanmar Drug Trafficker Arrested In Delhi

Rediff.com17 May 2026

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has arrested a major Myanmar-based drug trafficker in Delhi, who was a key supplier of methamphetamine and heroin across the India-Myanmar border. The arrest follows extensive surveillance and investigations into transnational drug trafficking networks.

CBI Raids Uncover Trafficking Of Indians To Southeast Asia

CBI Raids Uncover Trafficking Of Indians To Southeast Asia

Rediff.com6 May 2026

The CBI has raided multiple locations across India, arresting one person in Lucknow, as part of an investigation into the trafficking of Indian nationals to Southeast Asian countries for forced cyber fraud operations.

Hawala Probe Launched Against AAP Candidate In Gujarat

Hawala Probe Launched Against AAP Candidate In Gujarat

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

Police in Gujarat's Panchmahal district are investigating an Aam Aadmi Party candidate and two party workers for alleged hawala transactions involving over Rs 50 lakh ahead of local body polls.

US planning to drop charges against Gautam Adani: NYT report

US planning to drop charges against Gautam Adani: NYT report

Rediff.com15 May 2026

A New York Times report on Thursday (local time) has claimed that the US Justice Department is contemplating dropping charges against industrialist and Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani.

NEET Paper Leak: CBI Raids Student Homes In Nagpur

NEET Paper Leak: CBI Raids Student Homes In Nagpur

Rediff.com19 May 2026

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has conducted searches at the residences of two students in Nagpur as part of its investigation into the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case. Mobile phones, laptops, and other digital devices were seized for forensic examination.

Delhi Police Nab Sextortion Racket Kingpin From Mewat

Delhi Police Nab Sextortion Racket Kingpin From Mewat

Rediff.com6 May 2026

Delhi Police have arrested Abas Khan, the alleged kingpin of a sextortion racket, from Rajasthan's Mewat region for allegedly duping a 21-year-old man of Rs 2.52 lakh through a fake video call and blackmail.

ED Gets Nod To Arrest Godman In Money Laundering Case

ED Gets Nod To Arrest Godman In Money Laundering Case

Rediff.com19 May 2026

A special court has granted the Enforcement Directorate (ED) permission to arrest self-styled godman Ashok Kharat in connection with a Rs 70 crore money laundering case. Kharat, already facing rape and fraud charges, was produced before the Special PMLA Court on a production warrant from Nashik jail.

How Delhi Police Busted An Interstate Cyber Fraud Ring

How Delhi Police Busted An Interstate Cyber Fraud Ring

Rediff.com8 May 2026

Delhi Police have dismantled an interstate cyber fraud syndicate, arresting 14 individuals allegedly involved in fraudulent transactions exceeding Rs 8 crore. The accused targeted job seekers with fake work-from-home opportunities via social media and job portals.

RBI To Enhance Security For Prepaid Payment Instruments

RBI To Enhance Security For Prepaid Payment Instruments

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed several measures to develop a more conducive framework for the long-term growth of Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPIs), including enhanced transaction security and clearer rules on refunds and grievance redressal.

Rich Indians Are Spending More Money On...

Rich Indians Are Spending More Money On...

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

Travel is now the dominant spending category for India's affluent consumers, who are prioritising experiences and luxury goods over retail buying, according to a new report.

Dentist Arrested For Crooked Property Deals In Delhi

Dentist Arrested For Crooked Property Deals In Delhi

Rediff.com14 May 2026

A dentist in Delhi, accused of defrauding multiple people of over Rs 1 crore through fraudulent property deals, has been arrested after being on the run for seven months.

Rs 85 Lakh Seized, Six Detained At Indo-Nepal Border

Rs 85 Lakh Seized, Six Detained At Indo-Nepal Border

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

A joint team of police and SSB seized over Rs 85 lakh in Indian and Nepalese currency and detained six persons along the Indo-Nepal border in Bahraich district.

Self-Styled Godman Arrested In Money Laundering Case

Self-Styled Godman Arrested In Money Laundering Case

Rediff.com19 May 2026

Self-styled godman Ashok Kharat, already jailed for alleged rape and fraud, has been arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with a Rs 70-crore money laundering case. The arrest follows court approval and is part of an ongoing investigation into a large-scale extortion racket.

Self-Styled Godman Extorted Crores Via Bank Accounts: ED

Self-Styled Godman Extorted Crores Via Bank Accounts: ED

Rediff.com20 May 2026

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested self-styled godman Ashok Kharat, accusing him of systematic extortion and money laundering through a network of bank accounts. Kharat allegedly rotated over Rs 47 crore of ill-gotten money through 60 bank accounts, deceiving devotees by claiming divine powers.

Delhi Police Busts Interstate Cyber Fraud Ring Linked To Cambodia

Delhi Police Busts Interstate Cyber Fraud Ring Linked To Cambodia

Rediff.com20 May 2026

Delhi Police have dismantled an interstate cyber fraud syndicate with links to foreign operators in Cambodia, arresting eight individuals involved in an online investment scam. The accused, including those with advanced educational qualifications, allegedly defrauded a complainant of Rs 24 lakh through a fake online trading platform.

IDFC First Bank Simplifies Customs Duty Payments Digitally

IDFC First Bank Simplifies Customs Duty Payments Digitally

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

IDFC First Bank has integrated with ICEGATE 2.0 to enable digital payment of customs duty, central excise, and service tax for its customers.

Inter-State Infant Trafficking Gang Unearthed In Uttar Pradesh

Inter-State Infant Trafficking Gang Unearthed In Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com21 May 2026

Police in Uttar Pradesh have busted an inter-state gang involved in abducting and illegally selling infants, rescuing a nine-month-old child and arresting nine accused.

India is now world's largest market for Nestle's KitKat

India is now world's largest market for Nestle's KitKat

Rediff.com17 May 2026

India has emerged as the largest global market for Nestle's iconic KitKat chocolate-coated wafer bar, surpassing other nations due to strong consumer penetration, product innovation, and aggressive marketing investments.

Cyber Fraud Racket Busted; Three Arrested In Delhi

Cyber Fraud Racket Busted; Three Arrested In Delhi

Rediff.com9 May 2026

Delhi Police have arrested three individuals from Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh for allegedly providing mule bank accounts used to route over Rs 1.22 crore in proceeds from various cyber fraud schemes.

Sun Pharma US generics biz remains under pressure

Sun Pharma US generics biz remains under pressure

Rediff.com23 May 2026

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries reported strong consolidated numbers for Q4 FY26, with net profit rising 26 per cent year-on-year to 2,714 crore, despite continued weakness in its US generics business. Growth in innovative medicines and increased R&D investments are helping to offset these pressures.

Equity MF Inflows Stay Strong in April Despite Softer SIP Numbers

Equity MF Inflows Stay Strong in April Despite Softer SIP Numbers

Rediff.com19 May 2026

Net investments into equity mutual fund schemes in India remained elevated at approximately 38,440 crore in April, despite a slight dip from March's high and a 3% month-on-month decline in Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) inflows.

UPI payment at toll plaza emerges as key lead in Suvendu aide murder probe

UPI payment at toll plaza emerges as key lead in Suvendu aide murder probe

Rediff.com10 May 2026

Investigators probing the murder of Chandranath Rath, a close aide of West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari, have found a key lead in the form of a UPI transaction made at a toll plaza in Howrah.

Three Bankers Held In Rs 2,500 Crore Gujarat Cyber Fraud

Three Bankers Held In Rs 2,500 Crore Gujarat Cyber Fraud

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

Three officials from leading private banks have been arrested for their alleged involvement in a Rs 2,500-crore cyber fraud in Gujarat's Rajkot district, bringing the total number of arrests in the case to 20, according to police reports.

Kolkata Businessman Arrested For Money Laundering: What It Means

Kolkata Businessman Arrested For Money Laundering: What It Means

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Jay Kamdar, a Kolkata businessman, for alleged money laundering. The ED claims Kamdar had close ties with police officers and misused his influence in land-related matters. The investigation is linked to an alleged criminal syndicate led by Biswajit Podder.

ED Gets Nod To Interrogate ISIS Suspects In Jails

ED Gets Nod To Interrogate ISIS Suspects In Jails

Rediff.com14 May 2026

A special court has granted the Enforcement Directorate (ED) permission to record statements of 19 alleged ISIS members and sympathizers held in various prisons across India.