Lalit Modi

Defamation case against Rahul Gandhi for comparing PM Narendra Modi with Nirav Modi

The case against the Gandhi scion was filed by BJP leader Shalabh Mani Tripathi.

Mar 31, 2018, 00:11 AM IST

Can summon Mark Zuckerberg, why not Nirav Modi and Vijay Mallya: RJD takes dig at BJP

Tejashwi Yadav, former Bihar deputy CM and son of Lalu Yadav, has asked why the BJP-led government cannot bring back economic offenders and yet warn Facebook founder that he may be summoned in case of any data breach by the social media giant.

Mar 22, 2018, 17:35 PM IST

Not just Nirav Modi, at least 31 businessmen have fled India after 'scams'

The others in the list include Nirav Modi's wife Ami Nirav Modi and son Neeshal Modi, liquor baron Vijay Mallya, cricket czar Lalit Modi and arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari.

Mar 15, 2018, 17:12 PM IST

Former chairman Lalit Modi hopes IPL overshadows every league in the world

Modi tweeted in response to the message of his son, Ruchir Kumar Modi, who took to Twitter saying that the Indian Premier League is only behind USA's National Basketball Association (NBA).

Mar 01, 2018, 20:23 PM IST

HC allows BCCI to be present during cross-examination by Lalit Modi

The bench was hearing a plea filed by the BCCI. Its counsel, senior advocate Rafiq Dada, said that since the court, on a previous occasion, had permitted Lalit Modi to cross-examine some witnesses, many of whom were previous members of the BCCI, the court must direct the Enforcement Directorate to permit BCCI representatives to remain present as well.

Feb 28, 2018, 16:47 PM IST

CBI refuses to disclose expenses incurred to bring back Vijay Mallya, Lalit Modi

The CBI has refused to share details of expenses incurred to bring back to India fugitive businessmen Lalit Modi and Vijay Mallya, claiming immunity from disclosures under the RTI Act.

Feb 20, 2018, 11:07 AM IST

Nirav Modi case: After 'guide to looting India' Rahul Gandhi tweets 'scamster's escape formula'

On Thursday, the Gandhi scion had taken potshots at PM Modi by tweeting ‘Guide to looting India’.

Feb 16, 2018, 15:11 PM IST

Nirav Modi leaves India: List of other fugitive economic offenders on the run

Modi's leaving the country once again brings to limelight the cases of other economic offenders like Vijay Mallya, Lalit Modi, Deepak Talwar and Sanjay Bhandari on the run.

Feb 16, 2018, 08:22 AM IST

BCCI revokes Rajasthan Cricket Association's suspension

The RCA was suspended by the Indian cricket board in May 2014 when ex-IPL Commissioner Modi was re-elected as its president.

Dec 11, 2017, 15:08 PM IST

India seeks UK cooperation in extradition of 13 fugitives, including Vijay Mallya, Lalit Modi

India and the UK have an Extradition Treaty, signed in 1992 and in force since November 1993.

Nov 06, 2017, 18:08 PM IST

I expected a larger figure after 10 years of success, says Lalit Modi after Star India's Rs 16347.5 crore bid for IPL media rights

In an intense bidding war that witnessed some of the biggest companies like Star India, Sony Pictures and ESPN lock horns at Mumbai, to grab the media rights of the cash-rich league for the next five seasons, it was Star India who bagged the rights with a colossal INR 16347.5 crore.

Sep 04, 2017, 21:22 PM IST

Lalit Modi bids adieu to 'cricket administration; urges BCCI to release funds due to RCA

It was back in 2010 that the creator of IPL left the country on grounds of allegations about tax evasions and money laundering. BCCI had since then suspended the 50-year-old on the basis of 22 charges against Modi which resulted in him shifting to London and fighting the charges from there. Finally, in 2013, he was found guilty. 

Aug 12, 2017, 11:22 AM IST

India ready to forge 'ambitious' trading relations with UK: May

In a statement in the House of Commons on the recently concluded G20 summit in Hamburg, May said that her meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi involved discussions on a wide range of issues, including tackling modern day slavery.

Jul 12, 2017, 22:35 PM IST

After leaking MS Dhoni's India Cements' offer letter, Lalit Modi takes on N Srinivasan and Anurag Thakur

Modi, who was sacked as IPL commissioner in 2010 over alleged charges of money laundering, said that Srinivasan's decision to scrap off Champions League Twenty20, had cost Indian cricket a revenue loss of $500 million.

May 10, 2017, 11:51 AM IST

Former IPL chief Lalit Modi leaks MS Dhoni’s India Cements offer letter on Instagram

Lalit Modi questioned the motive behind such employment considering the fact that Dhoni earns approximately Rs.100 crore in a year.

May 08, 2017, 19:20 PM IST

Indian Premier League: Controversies, glamour and life-changing contracts – the tournament has seen it all

Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals were barred for two seasons in 2015 over a spot-fixing saga, while Hyderabad`s original franchise Deccan Chargers were terminated for breaching contract terms.

Apr 04, 2017, 10:19 AM IST

Govt serious about bringing back Vijay Mallya: Rajya Sabha informed

The government is serious about bringing back Lalit Modi and Vijay Mallya, who are facing various allegations, to India, Rajya Sabha was informed on Thursday.

Nov 17, 2016, 17:25 PM IST

Rakesh Maria was 'promoted' to avoid controversy: Devendra Fadnavis

A controversy had erupted in June last year after some TV news channels showed photographs of Rakesh Maria with former IPL boss Lalit Modi in London. 

Nov 01, 2016, 20:38 PM IST

Suspended Rajasthan says it will attend SGM, claims BCCI ban doesn't stand

RCA was suspended in May 2014 and an ad-hoc body was put in place by the BCCI. This happened after Lalit Modi was elected as RCA president.

Oct 14, 2016, 21:02 PM IST

Original fixer to dalal ji: Lalit Modi slams Anurag Thakur, Rajiv Shukla as BCCI faces Supreme Court ire

The RCA remains suspended by BCCI ever since Modi was elected as the president.

Oct 06, 2016, 23:36 PM IST