News for '-anti-corruption-branch'

Conspiracy being hatched by BJP through Mishra, AAP alleges

Conspiracy being hatched by BJP through Mishra, AAP alleges

Rediff.com8 May 2017

"The BJP and the Congress are treating Mishra as Harishchandra... He is same the person who had called Modi an 'Inter-Services Intelligence agent'," Sanjay Singh of the AAP said.

Approach LG for resolving civic issues now: AAP after HC verdict

Approach LG for resolving civic issues now: AAP after HC verdict

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

The party also attacked Jung over alleged inaction in the compressed natural gas fitness scam, irregularities in the Delhi & District Cricket Association.

Delhi's Anti Corruption Bureau stopped from probing RIL case

Delhi's Anti Corruption Bureau stopped from probing RIL case

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

Union government limits powers of Anti Corruption Bureau to corruption cases involving Delhi state govt officials

ACB sends notice to Sheila Dikshit over water tanker scam

ACB sends notice to Sheila Dikshit over water tanker scam

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

Asked by reporters what happens if Dikshit fails to turn up before the ACB despite the notice, Meena said, "We can't predict anything in this regard. We are taking action as per law."

NDA creating hue and cry over drafting of cops for Delhi ACB: Nitish

NDA creating hue and cry over drafting of cops for Delhi ACB: Nitish

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday attacked the National Democratic Alliance government for making a "hue and cry" over drafting five of Bihar policemen in Delhi's Anti-Corruption Branch

AAP crisis: Now, Sunita Kejriwal enters Twitter battle with Kapil Mishra

AAP crisis: Now, Sunita Kejriwal enters Twitter battle with Kapil Mishra

Rediff.com15 May 2017

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's wife, Sunita, took potshots at his former disciple and now chief detractor, Kapil Mishra, on Twitter on Monday. "Law of nature never errs. Seeds of deceit, lies sown, so shall he @KapilMishra reap. Inevitable," the former income tax commissioner tweeted.

If Kejriwal can give money, I can reduce oil prices: Moily

If Kejriwal can give money, I can reduce oil prices: Moily

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

Rejecting Arvind Kejriwal's allegation on gas pricing issue, Petroleum Minister M Veerappa Moily on Tuesday hit back at the Delhi Chief Minister and said that price fixing of petroleum products is done as per expert advice.

Delhi court summons Kejriwal for calling cops 'thulla'

Delhi court summons Kejriwal for calling cops 'thulla'

Rediff.com7 May 2016

Constable Ajay Kumar Taneja, the complainant, claimed that being a member of Delhi Police he was defamed by the word used by Kejriwal.

Legal expert, bank officer to help CBI probe into Saradha chit scam

Legal expert, bank officer to help CBI probe into Saradha chit scam

Rediff.com14 May 2014

The Director told his team of officers to expedite the probe as it involved the trust of common people as well as the Supreme Court in CBI.

New rules on how banks should report frauds to CBI

New rules on how banks should report frauds to CBI

Rediff.com10 May 2018

According to RBI's circular, cases of frauds involving more than Rs 25 crore and up to Rs 50 crore should be given to the CBI's Banking Security and Fraud Cell

Panel to probe DDCA even if struck down by Centre: Kejriwal

Panel to probe DDCA even if struck down by Centre: Kejriwal

Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday said the inquiry commission ordered by his government will probe alleged irregularities in DDCA even if it is struck down by the Centre.

Constable files defamation case against Delhi CM for his 'thulla' remark

Constable files defamation case against Delhi CM for his 'thulla' remark

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

The complaint was filed by a constable in which he has claimed that he was insulted by Kejriwal's remark.

100 days of AAP ki Sarkar: Hits & Misses

100 days of AAP ki Sarkar: Hits & Misses

Rediff.com24 May 2015

The Aam Aadmi Party government's first 100 days in power in Delhi have been a mixed bag

Delhi Police arrests AAP MLA Naresh Balyan in assault case

Delhi Police arrests AAP MLA Naresh Balyan in assault case

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

Balyan is AAP's 13th lawmaker to land in Delhi Police's net.

Kejriwal backs Jung, says Lt Governor is good man with bad political bosses

Kejriwal backs Jung, says Lt Governor is good man with bad political bosses

Rediff.com26 Sep 2015

Notwithstanding his confrontation with the Lt Governor over a number of contentious issues, Kejriwal said Jung's removal will not help as the "real solution" lies in the Prime Minister's Office stopping "interference" in Delhi's affairs.

In secret note to Rajnath, Kejriwal mentions allegations against ACB

In secret note to Rajnath, Kejriwal mentions allegations against ACB

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has sent a "secret note" to Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh, mentioning allegations against Lt Governor-appointed Anti-Corruption Branch chief M K Meena of involvement in hawala and curtain purchase scam.

Kejriwal to go on indefinite fast from March 1 for full statehood to Delhi

Kejriwal to go on indefinite fast from March 1 for full statehood to Delhi

Rediff.com23 Feb 2019

He claimed the people of Delhi were facing "injustice and humiliation" since independence because the government elected by them lacked power to work for them.

AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan arrested again

AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan arrested again

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

Khan claimed that he was called for a 'general discussion' at the DCP office but was arrested.

FIR filed against Swati Maliwal over DCW recruitment scam

FIR filed against Swati Maliwal over DCW recruitment scam

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

The ACB had taken up the probe on a complaint by former DCW chief Barkha Shukla Singh, who alleged that several Aam Aadmi Party supporters were given plum posts in the women's panel.

Sheila Dikshit is CM face for Congress in Uttar Pradesh

Sheila Dikshit is CM face for Congress in Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

"I thank the high command for imposing their trust on me and assigning me this big responsibility," she said soon after the announcement.

Kejriwal helpline's first hit: Cops arrested for demanding 'hafta'

Kejriwal helpline's first hit: Cops arrested for demanding 'hafta'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2014

Three days after the launch of an anti-corruption helpline by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, two constables were arrested on Saturday on charges of extortion by the vigilance department following a sting operation by a vendor.

Alka Lamba removed as AAP spokesperson

Alka Lamba removed as AAP spokesperson

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

The Aam Aadmi Party has removed its MLA Alka Lamba as party spokesperson after she "deviated from party line" while making a statement on Transport Minister Gopal Rai being relieved of the charge.

Delhi govt seeks MHA's advice on LG warning its officials

Delhi govt seeks MHA's advice on LG warning its officials

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

Refusing to budge from its position, Delhi government on Monday decided to seek Union home ministry's advice relating to an order by Lt Governor Najeeb Jung warning city officials not to follow "illegal" orders of the Arvind Kejriwal dispensation.

Delhi's PWD minister raided; 'What does Modi Want,' asks Kejriwal

Delhi's PWD minister raided; 'What does Modi Want,' asks Kejriwal

Rediff.com30 May 2018

The ruling Aam Aadmi Party accused the central dispensation of keeping the party ministers and MLAs in controversy to ensure that the work done by the Delhi government was not highlighted among the people.

ACB files FIR against firm owned by Kejriwal's relative in PWD scam

ACB files FIR against firm owned by Kejriwal's relative in PWD scam

Rediff.com9 May 2017

The Delhi Anti-Corruption Branch on Tuesday registered three separate FIRs in an alleged PWD scam, including one against the company of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's late brother-in-law Surender Kumar Bansal.

Who will get the coveted CBI chief's job?

Who will get the coveted CBI chief's job?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

Delhi's power circles can expect a surprise when a not-so-known officer is appointed to head the CBI.

Modi govt creating Emergency-like situation: AAP govt on Tomar arrest

Modi govt creating Emergency-like situation: AAP govt on Tomar arrest

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

Launching a scathing broadside over the arrest of Delhi law minister, the Aam Aadmi Party government on Tuesday.

PMO like Queen of England, Jung sahab is viceroy: Kejriwal

PMO like Queen of England, Jung sahab is viceroy: Kejriwal

Rediff.com22 May 2015

In a frontal attack on the Modi government, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday accused it of trying to run Delhi through "backdoor" to protect the corrupt and said it had "back-stabbed" the people of the city by issuing a notification "siding" with the Lt Governor.

After seeking blessings, Kapil Mishra files 3 CBI complaints against 'guru' Kejriwal

After seeking blessings, Kapil Mishra files 3 CBI complaints against 'guru' Kejriwal

Rediff.com9 May 2017

Kapil Mishra also dared the Delhi CM to an electoral fight.

Cong speaks of political vendetta after Kejriwal's probe order

Cong speaks of political vendetta after Kejriwal's probe order

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

Congress on Tuesday cautioned against probe "inspired by political vendetta", as Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal ordered filing of an FIR against its party leader and Petroleum Minister M Veerappa Moily alleging collusion in hike in prices of natural gas from KG basin.

Dear Jung, how can one man be a government, writes Kejriwal in letter

Dear Jung, how can one man be a government, writes Kejriwal in letter

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

Kejriwal said that the LG was acting at the behest of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Make yourself co-accused in scam cases: AAP to Jung

Make yourself co-accused in scam cases: AAP to Jung

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

12 AAP MLAs went to Raj Niwas, the LG's residence, at around 11.30 am with the demands. They later claimed that Jung 'refused' to meet them, but the LG secretariat said Jung's schedule was already prepared for the day and procedures have to be followed for seeking an appointment.

Mudgal panel seeks IPS officer M L Sharma's services for IPL probe

Mudgal panel seeks IPS officer M L Sharma's services for IPL probe

Rediff.com29 Apr 2014

The probe panel, headed by Justice (Retd) Mukul Mudgal, has sought the assistance of a few individuals, including former CBI Special Director M L Sharma, to carry out further investigations into the IPL spot-fixing and betting scandal.

Delhi govt targets Dikshit; orders FIR in CWG street light scam

Delhi govt targets Dikshit; orders FIR in CWG street light scam

Rediff.com6 Feb 2014

Delhi's new government, headed by Arvind Kejriwal, on Thursday directed its anti-corruption branch to lodge an FIR in the Rs 90-crore street light project for the 2010 Commonwealth Games in which a panel headed by a former Comptroller and Auditor General had indicted the then chief minister Sheila Dikshit.

Big victory for people and democracy: Kejriwal on SC verdict

Big victory for people and democracy: Kejriwal on SC verdict

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

His deputy Manish Sisodia termed the judgement 'historic' and recalled the landmark mandate that the people of Delhi had given to the Aam Aadmi Paarty in the assembly elections in February 2015 when the party won 67 of 70 seats.

ACB chief Meena's powers curtailed by Kejriwal govt

ACB chief Meena's powers curtailed by Kejriwal govt

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

The AAP govt has asked ACB's Additional Commissioner SS Yadav to supervise the main work including investigation and functioning of the anti-graft body.

AAP government to move SC against Delhi HC order

AAP government to move SC against Delhi HC order

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

The AAP govt on Thursday said it will challenge the HC order holding that the LG is the administrative head of the National Capital Territory.

Kejriwal shoots letter to MHA, tells it not to interfere

Kejriwal shoots letter to MHA, tells it not to interfere

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

Hardening his position on transfer of Delhi's home secretary, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday conveyed to Union home ministry that giving additional charge to top bureaucrats was within the rights of his government and that it should not interfere in such matters.

Delhi HC refuses to stay Centre's notification on ACB powers

Delhi HC refuses to stay Centre's notification on ACB powers

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

Delhi high court on refused to stay two notifications of the Centre which had taken away the power of the city government's Anti-Corruption Branch to prosecute officials of Union government, saying a vacation court cannot grant the relief sought by a fresh PIL.

Kill those who have looted Kashmir: J-K governor

Kill those who have looted Kashmir: J-K governor

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

The governor's comments drew sharp reaction from former chief minister and senior Jammu and Kashmir National Conference leader Omar Abdullah, who said Malik should check his own reputation in Delhi.