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CWG probe: ED asks Kalmadi to furnish bank details

CWG probe: ED asks Kalmadi to furnish bank details

Rediff.com22 Apr 2011

The Enforcement Directorate has asked sacked Commonwealth Games Organising Committee Chairman Suresh Kalmadi to give details about his bank accounts, investments and other property related information in connection with its probe into the multicrore CWG scam.

Kaneria's spot-fixing hearing scheduled for June 18

Kaneria's spot-fixing hearing scheduled for June 18

Rediff.com11 Jun 2012

Pakistan leg-spinner Danish Kaneria will appear before the England and Wales Cricket Board for a hearing into the spot-fixing scam from June 18 and will leave for London with his lawyer on Thursday.

Parliament set for stormy Monsoon 'muqabla'

Parliament set for stormy Monsoon 'muqabla'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2015

The monsoon session of Parliament beginning Tuesday is set to be stormy as Congress and several other Opposition parties appeared to be closing ranks to corner the government on a range of issues including Vyapam scam and Lalit Modi controversy.

Rebalancing India-China, The Sri Lanka Way

Rebalancing India-China, The Sri Lanka Way

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

Colombo seems to be veering to the middle path between China and the US on global matters, but in regional matters of strategic security, it is increasingly identifying with India, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

'Congress is indirectly helping the BJP'

'Congress is indirectly helping the BJP'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

'Every Congressperson is disillusioned in different degrees.'

Email spoofing is the latest cyber fraud

Email spoofing is the latest cyber fraud

Rediff.com23 May 2020

Email providers can stop spoof emails impersonating them from reaching their customer's inbox or junk/bulk folder by enabling DMARC, says Venkata Satish Guttula.

'Lalitgate like Bofors, is there a V P Singh in this government or outside?'

'Lalitgate like Bofors, is there a V P Singh in this government or outside?'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

Lalitgate is so much like the Bofors arms scandal that eventually brought down the Rajiv Gandhi government despite his humongous parliamentary majority, Trinamool Congress MP Dinesh Trivedi tells Sheela Bhatt/Rediff.com.

Will India manage to get Choksi extradited from Antigua?

Will India manage to get Choksi extradited from Antigua?

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

India looking at bringing back Choksi under Antiguan law applicable to Commonwealth countries

Yes Bank founder Rana Kapoor sent to custody till Mar 11

Yes Bank founder Rana Kapoor sent to custody till Mar 11

Rediff.com8 Mar 2020

The Enforcement Directorate arrested Yes Bank founder Rana Kapoor under money-laundering charges in Mumbai in the early hours of Sunday, officials said. The banker was held under the provision of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) around 3 am as he was allegedly not cooperating in the probe, they said.

India, you've come a long way

India, you've come a long way

Rediff.com10 Aug 2011

From coal engines and phone calls that took two days to come through, to the cellphone revolution, and scams that have become mindlessly bigger, A Ganesh Nadar on a country that has seen remarkable changes in its 64 years as a nation.

LIC Housing Finance is on a quick recovery path

LIC Housing Finance is on a quick recovery path

Rediff.com18 Feb 2011

"The main point is managing this growth so as to make it sustainable. Our aim is to grow by at least 25 per cent on-year during 2011-12."

Saradha auditor still at large, watchdog awaits report

Saradha auditor still at large, watchdog awaits report

Rediff.com29 Nov 2014

The CA insitute had asked the SFIO numerous times for details against the auditor, but it has not been furnished till now

Congress workers burn PM, Swaraj effigies over Modigate

Congress workers burn PM, Swaraj effigies over Modigate

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

The protesters started marching towards the PM's residence shouting slogans and holding anti-government placards.

Keith Vaz re-elected chair of UK Parliament committee

Keith Vaz re-elected chair of UK Parliament committee

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

Keith Vaz, Britain's longest-serving Indian-origin MP was on Thursday re-elected as chair of the British Parliament's influential Home Affairs Select Committee.

Impossible to return to India: Mehul Choksi tells CBI

Impossible to return to India: Mehul Choksi tells CBI

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

In a 7-page letter Choksi said, he was being threatened by the individuals with whom he has business relationship and due to the seizure of his assets, his employees, customers and creditors have started to show animosity towards him.

More skeletons stumble out of Il&FS closet

More skeletons stumble out of Il&FS closet

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

What ex-IL&FS top brass got for loans? Foreign trips, private jets and chopper rides.

Saradha allegations now at Mamata's doorstep

Saradha allegations now at Mamata's doorstep

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

Trinamool Congress's slogan of 'Satatar Pratik' (symbol of honesty) has been challenged by BJP's slogan, 'Gali, gali mein shor hai, Mamata Banerjee chor hai'.

Lalit Modi row: Congress protests outside Sushma's house; demands resignation

Lalit Modi row: Congress protests outside Sushma's house; demands resignation

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

Scores of Congress workers on Monday protested outside residence of External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj demanding her resignation for "extending help" to scam-tainted former Indian Premier League Commissioner Lalit Modi in procuring travel documents in the United Kingdom.

UK court issues arrest warrant against Nirav Modi

UK court issues arrest warrant against Nirav Modi

Rediff.com18 Mar 2019

Modi, a diamond jeweller whose designs have been worn by Hollywood stars, is now believed to be running a new business, which describes itself on the UK's Companies House register as a wholesale trader in watches and jewellery and a retailer of watches and jewellery in specialised stores.

A day in a Ranchi court with Lalu

A day in a Ranchi court with Lalu

Rediff.com2 Apr 2018

Vaihayasi Pande Daniel -- who covers the Sheena Bora murder trial for Rediff.com -- reports on a day in a Ranchi court.

Setters review: Shoddy take on education mafia

Setters review: Shoddy take on education mafia

Rediff.com3 May 2019

'Even if Setters shows no inclination to understand the dark desperation that drives parents to buy marks for undeserving children, it could've made a little more effort to be sly or suspenseful,' says Sukanya Verma.

Mamata protecting corrupt officer, alleges Adityanath

Mamata protecting corrupt officer, alleges Adityanath

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

The Bharatiya Janata Party leader, who travelled by road from Jharkhand to this West Bengal town to address a rally after being denied permission earlier for landing helicopter in the state, targeted the Trinamool Congress chief for opposing the Central Bureau of Investigation's attempt to quiz the Kolkata police chief in connection with the ponzi scams.

Modi says Mamata shielding corrupt; Didi calls him 'Mr Maddy'

Modi says Mamata shielding corrupt; Didi calls him 'Mr Maddy'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

'From chaiwala he has now become Rafalewala. He speaks a bunch of lies,' the West Bengal CM said.

Mr PM, come out of political Vipassana and speak the truth: Congress on 'Lalitgate'

Mr PM, come out of political Vipassana and speak the truth: Congress on 'Lalitgate'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

The Congress on Thursday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his "silence" on the Lalit Modi controversy, saying he should come out of his 'meditation' and answer the nation as he too is "liable".

CBI techie arrested for subverting rail ticketing system through illicit software

CBI techie arrested for subverting rail ticketing system through illicit software

Rediff.com27 Dec 2017

The CBI said the software enables the user to save all required details to book Tatkal tickets beforehand.

The BEST Indian Films of 2021

The BEST Indian Films of 2021

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite Indian films of 2021.

'Sushma helped Lalit Modi to return favours her family received'

'Sushma helped Lalit Modi to return favours her family received'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

The Congress on Monday stepped attacked on External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj alleging there was "quid pro quo" involved in her "assistance" to Lalit Modi in obtaining British travel documents and demanded that the scam-tainted former Indian Premier League commissioner be brought back and tried in India.

Lalit Modi row: What benefit did I give Modi, asks Sushma in her defence

Lalit Modi row: What benefit did I give Modi, asks Sushma in her defence

Rediff.com14 Jun 2015

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj had helped former cricket tycoon Lalit Modi to procure travel documents despite a red alert by the government.

Citizenship Bill row: Protests greet Modi in Assam

Citizenship Bill row: Protests greet Modi in Assam

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

The prime minister witnessed the protests when he travelled to the Raj Bhavan in Guwahati, where he will spend the night, from Lokopriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport.

15-km road show, selfies and chai: Rahul sounds poll bugle in MP

15-km road show, selfies and chai: Rahul sounds poll bugle in MP

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

The road show was the virtual launch of the Congress campaign for the assembly polls slated later this year, in which his party has the tough task of dislodging the Bharatiya Janata Party, which has been ruling the state for the last 15 years.

Chopper case: Ex-IAF chief, 2 others sent to jail till Dec 30

Chopper case: Ex-IAF chief, 2 others sent to jail till Dec 30

Rediff.com17 Dec 2016

After the agency's submission, all the three accused moved their bail applications, which will be heard on December 21 as the CBI sought time to reply to the applications.

CBI sees Kunal Ghosh as key to Mamata-Saradha puzzle

CBI sees Kunal Ghosh as key to Mamata-Saradha puzzle

Rediff.com6 Sep 2014

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee could be staring at troubled times ahead as the Saradha scam trail seemingly leads up to her doorstep.

Nitish Kumar: Masterful craftsman who believes politics is the art of possible

Nitish Kumar: Masterful craftsman who believes politics is the art of possible

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

Known for weighing his options carefully before making any move, Kumar, upon a closer look, comes across as a risk taker who has not shied away from going against the tide.

How Nitish managed to steer his way to 4th straight term in office

How Nitish managed to steer his way to 4th straight term in office

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

Known for weighing his options carefully before making any move, Kumar, upon a closer look, comes across as a risk taker who has not shied away from going against the tide.

Alleging Choksi link, Congress demands Jaitley's removal

Alleging Choksi link, Congress demands Jaitley's removal

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

However, Jaitley's son-in-law had earlier issued a statement stating that his law firm had returned the retainership the moment they came to know that the company was involved in a scam.

'I got more praise than the hero'

'I got more praise than the hero'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

An encounter with movie veteran Chandrashekhar.

'I am bored of this obsession with Tagore and Ray'

'I am bored of this obsession with Tagore and Ray'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

'So much so we don't feel the need to create anything, but just bask in that glory.' 'It's time to move on.' 'How much burden can you put on a person or the legacy of the person?'

No option but to resign: Opposition slams Sushma on Lalit Modi row

No option but to resign: Opposition slams Sushma on Lalit Modi row

Rediff.com14 Jun 2015

Opposition parties on Sunday slammed External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and demanded her resignation for "helping" scam-tainted former Indian Premier League commissioner Lalit Modi.

Lalu wanted Z-plus security in jail, court says NO

Lalu wanted Z-plus security in jail, court says NO

Rediff.com1 Oct 2013

Lalu Prasad wanted to keep his Z-plus security in jail, but the Central Bureau of Investigation court in Ranchi, which convicted him in a fodder scam case, turned down his plea.

'Ravi Sharma not seen for 18 months'

'Ravi Sharma not seen for 18 months'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2003