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CBI's SIT not serious about Manipur fake encounters probe: SC

CBI's SIT not serious about Manipur fake encounters probe: SC

Rediff.com8 Jan 2018

The bench also asked the DIG to file a status report of the progress made in the investigation in these cases.

CBI conducts nationwide search against 'fake' docs

CBI conducts nationwide search against 'fake' docs

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

In a nationwide swoop, CBI on Thursday arrested six people possessing medical degrees from Russia and China and obtained recognition from Medical Council of India through allegedly fraudulent means.

Ishrat case: SC to hear plea for quashing action against Gujarat cops

Ishrat case: SC to hear plea for quashing action against Gujarat cops

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

The plea sought a direction to close criminal proceedings and action taken in FIRs lodged by the Central Bureau of Investigation against the Gujarat Police personnel and others, saying it was unconstitutional within the judicial facts and evidences of Headley.

Cyber crime a new challenge for CBI

Cyber crime a new challenge for CBI

Rediff.com12 Mar 2003

With bytes replacing bullets in the crime world, the Central Bureau of Investigation has started importing latest machineries to curb the growth of cyber crime. \n\n\n\n

Ex-CBI chief attempted to influence coal scam probe, says SC panel

Ex-CBI chief attempted to influence coal scam probe, says SC panel

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

The apex court-appointed panel is investigating alleged scuttling of probe into coal block allocation scam cases by Sinha whose meetings with accused persons have been held as "completely inappropriate".

Agusta middleman Christian Michel extradited to India

Agusta middleman Christian Michel extradited to India

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

Michel was extradited in an operation under the guidance of National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, the Central Bureau of Investigation said on Tuesday.

SC asks Mudgal panel if it will extend IPL probe

SC asks Mudgal panel if it will extend IPL probe

Rediff.com22 Apr 2014

The Supreme Court asked the Justice Mudgal Committee whether it is willing to further probe Srinivasan and 12 others, including some prominent cricketers, in the IPL spot-fixing and betting scandal.

CBI boss wants to drop charges against Lalu in fodder scam

CBI boss wants to drop charges against Lalu in fodder scam

Rediff.com13 Mar 2014

In a surprise move, Central Bureau of Investigation director Ranjit Sinha has advocated the dropping of charges against Lalu Prasad Yadav in the three pending cases which are offshoots of the infamous fodder scam in which the Rashtriya Janata Dal leader has been convicted in one of the cases.

Kalam's family has quiet remembrance prayer

Kalam's family has quiet remembrance prayer

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

At President Kalam's Rameswaram home, his family hold a prayer ceremony of the eve of his first death anniversary.

CBI's Asthana can't be arrested till next hearing on Monday: Delhi HC

CBI's Asthana can't be arrested till next hearing on Monday: Delhi HC

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

During the hearing, CBI said charges against Asthana are serious and the agency was investigating the matter and is likely to add more offences in the FIR.

Coal gate: CBI seeks SC permission to forward LR request to MHA

Coal gate: CBI seeks SC permission to forward LR request to MHA

Rediff.com15 Jan 2014

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday sought the Supreme Court's permission to forward its proposal to the Home Ministry for issuance of Letters Rogatory to Malaysia for seeking information about a firm which is claimed to be a part of consortium of an Indian firm accused in coal gate.

Sinha, Shourie, Bhushan move SC seeking FIR into Rafale deal

Sinha, Shourie, Bhushan move SC seeking FIR into Rafale deal

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

The petition by the trio came two weeks after the apex court had on October 10 asked the Centre to provide details of the decision-making process in the Rafale deal with France in a sealed cover by October 29.

Ishrat Jahan encounter: No relief for Gujarat cops

Ishrat Jahan encounter: No relief for Gujarat cops

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

The SC on Friday refused to entertain a PIL seeking quashing of criminal prosecution, suspension and other action taken against the Gujarat cops in the alleged fake encounter killing of Ishrat Jahan

SC tells trial court to expedite riot case within 3 months

SC tells trial court to expedite riot case within 3 months

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

The Supreme Court on Thursday asked a trial court in Ahmedabad to wind up within three months the proceedings in Gulberg Society massacre case of 2002 Gujarat riots in which former Congress MP Ehsan Jafri and 67 others were killed.

Coal scam: Why Birla, Jindal are out of CVC probe

Coal scam: Why Birla, Jindal are out of CVC probe

Rediff.com1 Apr 2014

CBI has registered 18 FIRs so far in the coal scam.

EXPLAINED: CBI war between Rakesh Asthana and Alok Verma

EXPLAINED: CBI war between Rakesh Asthana and Alok Verma

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

India's premier investigating agency, the Central Bureau of Investigation, is witnessing an unprecedented crisis since the last few weeks. At the heart of the crisis is the struggle between its two top bosses -- Alok Verma and Rakesh Asthana. As the case continues to play out in the public with allegations being countered with more allegations, here's all you need to know about the feud and its various twists and turns.

CBI chief's rape remark shows his sick mindset: NCW

CBI chief's rape remark shows his sick mindset: NCW

Rediff.com13 Nov 2013

The National Commission for Women has sought an explanation from Central Bureau of Investigation chief Ranjit Sinha for his controversial rape remark and said it may recommend his resignation to the government after receiving a reply on his "insensitive and irresponsible" statement.

Ramdev grilled by CBI in missing guru case

Ramdev grilled by CBI in missing guru case

Rediff.com14 Oct 2013

The Central Bureau of Investigation has recorded statement of Ramdev in connection with its probe in the alleged kidnapping of his 'guru' Swami Shankar Dev who mysteriously went missing six years ago while taking a morning walk in Haridwar.

Acid attack victim's family demands CBI probe

Acid attack victim's family demands CBI probe

Rediff.com2 Jun 2013

A day after Preeti Rathi succumbed to acid attack injuries at Bombay Hospital, her family met Maharashtra Home Minister R R Patil and demanded a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation into the case.

PNB scam: CBI seeks details of nostro transactions from 5 banks

PNB scam: CBI seeks details of nostro transactions from 5 banks

Rediff.com26 Feb 2018

The agency on Monday questioned three general managers of the Punjab National Bank who have handled the -International Banking Division and Treasury department of the bank, officials said without revealing their identity.

Home Secretary Anil Goswami sacked for stalling CBI arrest

Home Secretary Anil Goswami sacked for stalling CBI arrest

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

Union Rural Development Secretary L C Goyal is tipped to take over the post

'It's strange CBI is asking for evidence after 4 years'

'It's strange CBI is asking for evidence after 4 years'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

'Why didn't the CBI ask for the evidence earlier?' 'Why has it suddenly becoming imminent.'

All you wanted to know about the Lokpal Bill

All you wanted to know about the Lokpal Bill

Rediff.com18 Dec 2013

The much-delayed Lokpal Bill has finally been passed by both the Houses of Parliament. Following are some important features of the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Bill, 2011, passed by Parliament

'The CBI has to be blamed'

'The CBI has to be blamed'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

'In the CBI's history, a situation like this has never ever occurred.'

CBI chief's clarification is worse than his remark on rape

CBI chief's clarification is worse than his remark on rape

Rediff.com13 Nov 2013

Ranjit Sinha has not only insulted every woman in the land, he has angered the sensibilities of every right thinking citizen of the land with his crass remark, says A Ganesh Nadar.

IPL probe: BCCI suggests three-man committee to Supreme Court

IPL probe: BCCI suggests three-man committee to Supreme Court

Rediff.com20 Apr 2014

Faced with a credibility crisis arising out of the IPL spot-fixing and betting scandal, the BCCI has suggested to the Supreme Court a three-member committee made up of eminent persons to probe the corruption case on the directives of the apex court.

The CBI has become a monster

The CBI has become a monster

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

'No one institution can cleanse it: Not the courts, government or activists.' 'And least of all the Indian Police Service,' argues Shekhar Gupta.

Manohar 'disillusioned with happenings' at BCCI WC meeting

Manohar 'disillusioned with happenings' at BCCI WC meeting

Rediff.com21 Apr 2014

Former Board of Control for Cricket in India president Shashank Manohar was "disillusioned" with the proceedings of the Board's Emergent Working Committee meeting, which he had attended as a representative of the Vidarbha Cricket Association.

Will not disappoint country, says CBI after taking over Vyapam probe

Will not disappoint country, says CBI after taking over Vyapam probe

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

The investigative agency has been asked to file its report to the apex court on July 24.

CVC to meet CBI chief over missing coal scam files

CVC to meet CBI chief over missing coal scam files

Rediff.com27 Aug 2013

The Central Vigilance Commission has convened a meeting with Central Bureau of Investigation Director Ranjit Sinha to discuss the missing files with details of coal block allocations.

CBI probe into Mulayam's assets headed for closure?

CBI probe into Mulayam's assets headed for closure?

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

The Central Bureau of Investigation probe into the alleged acquisition of disproportionate assets by Samajwadi Party Chief Mulayam Singh and his son Akhilesh Yadav, Uttar Pradesh chief minister, may be headed for a closure with investigators said to have not been able to gather enough evidence.

No connection with health scam, Centre misusing CBI: Mayawati

No connection with health scam, Centre misusing CBI: Mayawati

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

Bahujan Samaj Party supremo Mayawati targeted the Bharatiya Janata Party-led government over the Central Bureau of Investigation's decision to question her on the multi-crore National Rural Health Mission scam, claiming she had no connection with it and that the Centre was misusing the agency ahead of Bihar elections for political gains.

SC reserves order on constituting panel to probe Srini

SC reserves order on constituting panel to probe Srini

Rediff.com29 Apr 2014

A bench headed by Justice A K Patnaik, which had suggested that the probe be conducted by the Justice Mudgal Committee, reserved the order after the Board of Control for Cricket in India and Srinivasan opposed further investigation by the committee and pleaded for setting up a fresh panel.

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.

'Alok Verma was also playing politics'

'Alok Verma was also playing politics'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

'Alok Verma can say he was helpless, but he could have made representations to the CVC, the Chief Justice of India or the prime minister in writing.' 'He could have told them that his number 2 was not cooperating and is corrupt, but he did not do that.' 'He acted arbitrarily and in a hurried manner, overnight.'

Anil Kumar Sinha takes charge as CBI's new director

Anil Kumar Sinha takes charge as CBI's new director

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

Anil Kumar Sinha, a 1979-batch Indian Police Service officer, on Wednesday took over the reins of the Central Bureau of Investigation at a time when the agency is facing criticism from courts over its handling of probe in coal allocation and 2G scams.

SC orders CBI probe into extra-judicial killings in Manipur

SC orders CBI probe into extra-judicial killings in Manipur

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

The court was hearing a PIL seeking probe and compensation in the alleged 1,528 extra-judicial killings in Manipur from 2000 to 2012 by security forces and police.

'Manmohan facing charges because of Cong's sins'

'Manmohan facing charges because of Cong's sins'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

BJP and other rivals took the opportunity to slam the Congress and asked that there be no political intervention.

SC orders CBI to probe rape videos shared on WhatsApp

SC orders CBI to probe rape videos shared on WhatsApp

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

Taking suo motu note of a letter on posting of two rape videos on WhatsApp, the Supreme Court on Friday asked the Central Bureau of Investigation to launch a probe "forthwith" to nab the culprits and sought responses from the Centre and governments of Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Odisha, Delhi and Telangana.

'CBI has enough evidence for probe against Ex-Sebi chief'

'CBI has enough evidence for probe against Ex-Sebi chief'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2014

According to a senior CBI official, the agency has evidence to suggest the finance ministry's recommendations were overlooked while giving a licence to MCX-SX in 2008.