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ED arrest an assault on democracy, says Kejriwal; urges SC to release him

ED arrest an assault on democracy, says Kejriwal; urges SC to release him

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

Earlier in the day, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud said he will look into Kejriwal's request for an early listing of his plea against a high court order upholding his arrest.

AAP locks horns with EC over party's LS poll campaign song

AAP locks horns with EC over party's LS poll campaign song

Rediff.com28 Apr 2024

The over two-minute campaign song, penned and sung by AAP MLA Dilip Pandey, was released at the party headquarters in New Delhi on Thursday.

Reits seek 'equity' label, option to take loan from banks

Reits seek 'equity' label, option to take loan from banks

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

Real estate investment trusts (Reits) are in talks with regulatory bodies - the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) - to seek changes in regulations that will allow easier access to capital. The Indian Reits Association (IRA) said it has approached the market regulator seeking to get classified as an 'equity' asset, which will open the path for their inclusion in equity indices and also make investment by mutual funds (MFs) easier. The association is also in active discussions with the RBI to allow banks to lend to a Reit.

'Dhoni understood a long time ago that cricket is not everything'

'Dhoni understood a long time ago that cricket is not everything'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Cricket remains integral but "not everything" for MS Dhoni, says his former India teammate Zaheer Khan of the man with a penchant for catching the world off-guard and an eagerness to explore various avenues.

LG recommends NIA probe against Kejriwal for funding from banned SFJ

LG recommends NIA probe against Kejriwal for funding from banned SFJ

Rediff.com6 May 2024

Delhi Lt Governor V K Saxena has recommended an NIA probe against Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for allegedly receiving political funding from the banned terrorist organisation 'Sikhs for Justice', Raj Niwas sources said on Monday.

Excise case: Jolt to Sisodia as HC rejects bail pleas in ED, CBI cases

Excise case: Jolt to Sisodia as HC rejects bail pleas in ED, CBI cases

Rediff.com22 May 2024

The high court said he was a very powerful and influential person within the power corridors of the Delhi government as he had the responsibility of 18 portfolios in the city dispensation.

Home loan outstanding up by Rs 10 lakh cr in last 2 yrs

Home loan outstanding up by Rs 10 lakh cr in last 2 yrs

Rediff.com5 May 2024

Credit outstanding to the housing sector rose by nearly Rs 10 lakh crore in the last two fiscals to reach a record Rs 27.23 lakh crore in March this year, according to RBI's data on 'Sectoral Deployment of Bank Credit'. Experts from banking and real estate sectors attributed this growth in housing credit outstanding to a strong revival in the residential property market post-COVID pandemic on pent-up demand. According to the data of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on sectoral deployment of bank credit for March 2024, the credit outstanding to the housing (including priority sector housing') stood at Rs 27,22,720 crore in March 2024, up from Rs 19,88,532 crore in March 2023, and Rs 17,26,697 crore in March 2022.

Court sends Kejriwal to ED custody till March 28

Court sends Kejriwal to ED custody till March 28

Rediff.com23 Mar 2024

Special Judge Kaveri Baweja at the Rouse Avenue court said Kejriwal will be produced before the court on March 28 at 2 pm.

Sunita Kejriwal set to replace husband as Delhi CM?

Sunita Kejriwal set to replace husband as Delhi CM?

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

With Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal having been sent to judicial custody till April 15 by a city court in connection with the excise policy case, buzz over his replacement intensified even as his party leaders asserted that he will continue to head the government no matter how long he stays in jail.

Nifty's wild ride: 750 points up, what's next?

Nifty's wild ride: 750 points up, what's next?

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

The benchmark National Stock Exchange Nifty has rallied 4 per cent, or 750 points, from this month's low to end at 19,732 on week ending November 17. Technical analysts say the market could consolidate around the current levels as it is nearing the resistance zone. "The near-term uptrend status of the market remains intact, but there is a possibility of some more consolidation or minor weakness for the Nifty in the next one to two sessions.

Third time in Tihar, Kejriwal gets these books to read

Third time in Tihar, Kejriwal gets these books to read

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who was sent to Tihar Jail after a court remanded him in judicial custody till April 15 in the excise policy case, will remain under 24x7 watch with CCTV cameras in his cell and could watch TV and read books, officials said.

Campaigning not a fundamental right: ED opposes Kejri's bail in SC

Campaigning not a fundamental right: ED opposes Kejri's bail in SC

Rediff.com9 May 2024

In a fresh affidavit filed in the top court, the ED said no political leader has ever been granted interim bail for campaigning even if he is not contesting polls.

Will improve business with new growth avenues: Infosys CEO

Will improve business with new growth avenues: Infosys CEO

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

Chief Operating Officer UB Pravin Rao said the company will be back to historic performance levels in a couple of years.

Cornell varsity seeks fresh avenues in India

Cornell varsity seeks fresh avenues in India

Rediff.com3 Jan 2007

A delegation of Cornell University officials, led by the president of the institution David J Skorton, is on a week-long visit to India beginning from January 1 to seek avenues of advanced cooperation.

ED issues 2 summons to Kejriwal, registers new case

ED issues 2 summons to Kejriwal, registers new case

Rediff.com17 Mar 2024

The Enforcement Directorate has issued two summons to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to appear for questioning on March 18 and 21, official sources said Sunday.

Punit Goenka keen to prune Zee workforce by 15%

Punit Goenka keen to prune Zee workforce by 15%

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

ZEE Entertainment Enterprises Ltd on Friday said its MD & CEO Punit Goenka has initiated a process of rationalisation of workforce by 15 per cent to prune staff strength across the company. In a regulatory filing, ZEE Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL) said Goenka has proposed a lean organisation structure to the board with a lateral structure while identifying broadcast, digital, movies and music as core business units. "In line with his overall strategic approach, the MD & CEO has initiated the process of rationalisation of the workforce by 15 per cent, that will prune the staff strength across the company to arrive at a streamlined team that is sharply focused on the set goals for the future," the company said.

Jaishankar hands over personal letter from Modi to Shinzo Abe's wife

Jaishankar hands over personal letter from Modi to Shinzo Abe's wife

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday met Akie Abe, the wife of Japan's late Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and recalled the late premier's invaluable contribution to the advancement of India-Japan relations.

Kavitha forced S C Reddy to pay Rs 25 cr to AAP: CBI

Kavitha forced S C Reddy to pay Rs 25 cr to AAP: CBI

Rediff.com13 Apr 2024

Reddy, who was an accused in a money-laundering case linked to the alleged liquor scam in Delhi, had turned an approver in the case that is being probed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). The CBI is yet to file a chargesheet against him.

AAP claims Delhi office 'sealed'; police refute charge

AAP claims Delhi office 'sealed'; police refute charge

Rediff.com23 Mar 2024

In a post on X, Atishi questioned the "sealing" of the party office, saying it is against the "level playing field" promised by the Constitution.

'Online dating is so much work'

'Online dating is so much work'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

She's a popular, cute-looking vlogger who's written a book about breakups. But what does Shenaz Treasury think about romance? The modern version of right swipe-left swipe love? And a world in which the rule of ishq have changed?

Not James Bond movie ....: HC on repeated pleas for Kejriwal's removal as CM

Not James Bond movie ....: HC on repeated pleas for Kejriwal's removal as CM

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

Observing that the petitioner was "making a mockery of the system", the court said, "Rs 50,000 costs on you. We will pass the order."

SC questions ED on timing of Kejriwal's arrest ahead of LS polls

SC questions ED on timing of Kejriwal's arrest ahead of LS polls

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

A bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta, which continued hearing on the Kejriwal's plea challenging his arrest for the consecutive day, posed several queries to Additional Solicitor General S V Raju, appearing for the ED, and sought his reply on Friday.

Canadian police probe firing at Indian-origin bizman's home

Canadian police probe firing at Indian-origin bizman's home

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

According to several media reports, gunshots were fired at the residence of the son of Satish Kumar, the president of Lakshmi Narayan Mandir, in Surrey on Wednesday.

Mumbai lad rises from Dharavi slum to become army officer

Mumbai lad rises from Dharavi slum to become army officer

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

Umesh Keelu said he would be motivating other youngsters from Dharavi slums to join the armed forces.

Not a single rupee...: Kejriwal to SC on ED charges

Not a single rupee...: Kejriwal to SC on ED charges

Rediff.com27 Apr 2024

'The present case is a classic case of how the ruling party led central government has misused the central agency- Enforcement Directorate and its wide powers under PMLA to crush its biggest political opponent -Aam Aadmi Party and its leaders'

It's All About Loving Numbers!

It's All About Loving Numbers!

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

Bollywood loves number games. And not just the rat race kind. There's a slew of movies with numbers in their title.

Tax fillip to fund-raising avenues likely in Budget

Tax fillip to fund-raising avenues likely in Budget

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

Exemption from minimum alternate tax for REITs & infrastructure investment trusts; Depository receipts on all securities eligible for tax benefit

Growth slowdown, valuations near-term hurdles for DMart

Growth slowdown, valuations near-term hurdles for DMart

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

Discount retailer DMart (Avenue Supermarts) hit its highest levels in a year and a half last week and is up over 11 per cent in the last one month. The company depends on low operating costs to offer the lowest prices to consumers, which enables sales velocity and scale, further reducing costs. This virtuous feedback loop has helped DMart gain market share in a sector dominated by unorganised stores.

MNCs look towards India for a booster dose

MNCs look towards India for a booster dose

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

In recent months, several pharma multinational corporations (MNCs) are increasingly turning to Indian companies to expand market reach in the country's pharmaceuticals sector. Sanofi's partnerships with Dr Reddy's, Cipla, and Emcure, AstraZeneca and Mankind Pharma - teaming up for asthma medication distribution - are a few instances of this trend. This strategy allows MNCs to leverage established Indian networks and reach a wider audience. Indian companies also benefit from global brands and expertise, say analysts.

Sisodia's 1-year in Tihar: Bhagvad Gita, badminton, calls to home

Sisodia's 1-year in Tihar: Bhagvad Gita, badminton, calls to home

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

Sisodia is presently lodged in Tihar jail number 1, where he stays in his separate cell shared with two more inmates, who are lodged in non-heinous cases, official sources said.

ED likely to summon Kejriwal for 7th time after another no show

ED likely to summon Kejriwal for 7th time after another no show

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

The AAP said that the ED should wait for the court's decision instead of repeatedly sending summonses to Kejriwal.

When You Should Invest In PPF

When You Should Invest In PPF

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

If you fail to make the lump sum deposit before April 5, do so at least before the 5th of the next month (May). That way you will only lose out on the interest for April.

'Kejriwal lost 4.5 kg since arrest': AAP blames BJP

'Kejriwal lost 4.5 kg since arrest': AAP blames BJP

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

'If something happens to Arvind Kejriwal, not just the whole country, even God will not forgive BJP'

Kavitha sent to judicial custody till April 9

Kavitha sent to judicial custody till April 9

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

A court in New Delhi on Tuesday sent Bharat Rashtra Samiti leader K Kavitha to judicial custody till April 9 on a plea made by the Enforcement Directorate that the 'highly influential' arrestee, if released, was likely to influence witnesses and tamper with evidence.

Diabetic Kejriwal eating mangoes, sweets to get bail: ED

Diabetic Kejriwal eating mangoes, sweets to get bail: ED

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

This is being done to make grounds for medical bail, the ED told the court

Now, Indian-origin elderly motel owner shot dead in US

Now, Indian-origin elderly motel owner shot dead in US

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA) in a statement said America's hotel owners are deeply saddened, shocked, and outraged by this senseless act of violence against a small business owner that cost him his life.

Excise policy: AAP's Goa poll kickbacks detected in I-T, CBI probes, says ED

Excise policy: AAP's Goa poll kickbacks detected in I-T, CBI probes, says ED

Rediff.com31 Mar 2024

Statements of five 'Angadiya' firm operators have also been recorded by the ED to establish the "money trail" of this alleged Rs 45 crore bribe amount.

Why Kejriwal withdrew his plea in SC against ED arrest

Why Kejriwal withdrew his plea in SC against ED arrest

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

The move came hours after Justice Khanna had told Singhvi that Kejriwal's petition against his arrest would be heard by a three-judge bench during the day.

Kejriwal's custody extended till April 23; no relief from SC too

Kejriwal's custody extended till April 23; no relief from SC too

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

The ED had arrested Kejriwal on March 21, hours after the high court refused to grant him protection from coercive action by the federal anti-money laundering agency.

Same law for Kejriwal and aam aadmi, ED tells high court

Same law for Kejriwal and aam aadmi, ED tells high court

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday told the Delhi high court that Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, arrested in a money laundering case linked with the alleged excise scam, cannot claim "immunity" from arrest on the ground of upcoming elections as law is applied equally to him and an aam aadmi.