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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Wednesday claimed to have identified 2,200 corrupt senior government officials in 2015 and initiated enquiries against them. The agency said there was a 94% jump in crackdown against corruption in the country from 2014. CBI director Anil Sinha said the agency had identified 2,200 corrupt senior officials and begun investigations against them. The […]

India’s home-grown handset brand Micromax has entered the top three brands league in Russia, for the first time ever, according to Counterpoint Research. Micromax, which expanded its operations in Eastern Europe a couple of years ago, is now reaping the benefits of distribution and marketing as it captured the third spot for the first time ever with 9 per cent […]

E-commerce giant Amazon today announced the launch of ‘Amazon Tatkal’, an initiative that enables small and medium businesses (SMBs) to go online and sell products on Amazon. Starting with New Delhi, Amazon Tatkal will traverse the country, engaging with thousands of entrepreneurs, artisans, manufacturers and sellers and help them sell online on the spot, the company said in a statement. […]

The main accused has been arrested in connection with the gangrape of a 14-year-old girl, who was rehabilitated along with her family after the 2013 Muzaffarnagar riots, police said on Wednesday. Zulfam, son of a former Gram Pradhan, who was absconding since the incident, was arrested on Tuesday, Circle Officer Nishank Sharma said. Two other accused, Shahrukh and Juned, have […]

An Interpol team is expected to hold meetings with Indian agencies to discuss whether the information furnished to seek a red-corner notice (RCN) against the former IPL chief Lalit Modi in connection with a money laundering case is sufficient. The Enforcement Directorate has obtained a non-bailable warrant against Mr. Modi for his non-appearance before the agency for questioning. Based on […]