News for 'Anti Corruption Bureau'

CBI asks lawyer Dehadrai to join probe in Mahua Moitra case

CBI asks lawyer Dehadrai to join probe in Mahua Moitra case

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

Dehadrai, who was once close to Moitra, had levelled serious corruption allegations against the former MP which were strongly refuted by her, they said.

Corruption threat to society, must be dealt with an iron hand: SC

Corruption threat to society, must be dealt with an iron hand: SC

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

A bench of Justices Surya Kant and JK Maheshwari set aside the pre-arrest bail granted to Indian Revenue Service officer Santosh Karnani on an appeal by the Central Bureau of Investigation.

Did Muslims Turn Their Backs On Kejriwal?

Did Muslims Turn Their Backs On Kejriwal?

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

The Delhi assembly results have underscored that a section of Arvind Kejriwal's committed supporters abandoned him because they were let down by his refusal to take a stand on crucial issues that impinge on the security and Constitutionally enshrined rights of the people, notes Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.

ED grills Azharuddin for hours in money laundering case

ED grills Azharuddin for hours in money laundering case

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

The Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday questioned former Indian cricket team captain and Congress leader Mohammed Azharuddin for over nine hours in a money laundering case linked to alleged financial irregularities in the Hyderabad Cricket Association, official sources said.

10 Times Arvind Kejriwal Made Headlines

10 Times Arvind Kejriwal Made Headlines

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

From the time he first rose to prominence during the movement against the then UPA government, Arvind Kejriwal has regularly grabbed headlines for his surprise moves and decisions. Here are 10 such instances.

Jaipur mayor suspended after husband's arrest in bribery case

Jaipur mayor suspended after husband's arrest in bribery case

Rediff.com6 Aug 2023

The Rajasthan government has suspended Jaipur Heritage Municipal Corporation Mayor Munesh Gurjar following her husband's arrest in a bribery case related to the issuance of land deeds, a development she termed a 'political conspiracy' against her and her family.

Days after 'surgical strike' on graft, babu gets new notes in bribe

Days after 'surgical strike' on graft, babu gets new notes in bribe

Rediff.com13 Nov 2016

The bribe contained 17 newly-introduced Rs 2,000 currency notes, ACB said.

Chandrababu Naidu non-cooperative, claims AP police

Chandrababu Naidu non-cooperative, claims AP police

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

According to the remand report submitted to the court, Naidu was named as Accused 37 (A37) in the case.

In India, Kejriwal got bail: Imran Khan tells Pak SC

In India, Kejriwal got bail: Imran Khan tells Pak SC

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

Jailed former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan has invoked the case of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal getting bail to campaign ahead of India's general elections, as he complained before the Supreme Court about the mistreatment meted to him in jail.

CBI raids Mahua Moitra's premises in cash-for-query case

CBI raids Mahua Moitra's premises in cash-for-query case

Rediff.com23 Mar 2024

Teams of the central probe agency reached Moitra's residence in Kolkata and other cities early on Saturday, informed about the search proceedings and started the operation.

Puja Khedkar's mother in police custody; Sec 307 added to FIR

Puja Khedkar's mother in police custody; Sec 307 added to FIR

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

Cops also called Manorama, her husband Dilip and three others, all shown as accused in the FIR, as "influential and politically active" persons, in the court in Paud that remanded Manorama in police custody till July 20.

ACB seeks govt nod for inquiry against Bhujbal

ACB seeks govt nod for inquiry against Bhujbal

Rediff.com13 Sep 2012

The Anti-Corruption Bureau of Maharashtra has sought permission of the state government for launching an inquiry into a complaint of alleged corruption against PWD Minister Chhagan Bhujbal in construction of the Maharashtra Sadan in Delhi, a top ACB official said on Thursday.

Andhra court to hear Chandrababu's 2 bail pleas on Sept 19

Andhra court to hear Chandrababu's 2 bail pleas on Sept 19

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

He said the CID team of lawyers have opposed both the bail petitions on the grounds of maintainability and made submissions on the merits of the matter.

In Meghwal vs Meghwal, BJP backs Union minister, suspends MLA

In Meghwal vs Meghwal, BJP backs Union minister, suspends MLA

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

The action followed a show-cause notice to the Shahpura MLA, who is a former Speaker of the state assembly, from the party's state unit president CP Joshi.

Deshmukh told me extorted funds routed to Maha NCP chief: Ex-cop Param Bir

Deshmukh told me extorted funds routed to Maha NCP chief: Ex-cop Param Bir

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

Singh asserted that Deshmukh set a staggering collection target of Rs 100 crore for his officers, specifically from Mumbai, while also discussing plans to target key opposition figures, including former Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis of the Bharatiya Janata Party.

'Extortionist Malegaon collector was killed due to past enmity'

'Extortionist Malegaon collector was killed due to past enmity'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2011

Rejecting Maharashtra police's investigation, the Central Bureau of Investigation has attributed Malegaon Additional Collector Yashwant Sonawane's gruesome murder to "past enmity".

ED gets 4-day custody of AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan in PMLA case

ED gets 4-day custody of AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan in PMLA case

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

Several Aam Aadmi Party leaders, including Manish Sisodia and Sanjay Singh, hit out at the BJP government at the Centre, saying agencies are targeting those who raised their voice against the ruling party.

Ajit Pawar gets ACB clean chit in irrigation scam

Ajit Pawar gets ACB clean chit in irrigation scam

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

The ACB, in its affidavit submitted in the Nagpur Bench of the Bombay high court, has ruled out Pawar's involvement in cases of alleged irregularities in irrigation projects in the Vidarbha region.

Sacked Delhi minister seeks 'lie detector test' for himself, Kejriwal and Jain

Sacked Delhi minister seeks 'lie detector test' for himself, Kejriwal and Jain

Rediff.com8 May 2017

Asserting that nobody would accept allegations against the Delhi chief minister, Mishra said that he has sought more time from the Central Bureau of Investigation to prove the charges.

2 men, held for taking bribe in Karkare's name, acquitted

2 men, held for taking bribe in Karkare's name, acquitted

Rediff.com10 Mar 2013

The special Anti-Corruption Bureau court has acquitted two security consultants, allegedly caught red-handed while taking bribe in the name of former Anti-Terrorism Squad chief and the slain Indian Police Service officer Hemant Karare.

Maharashtra govt nod for ACB inquiry against Bhujbal

Maharashtra govt nod for ACB inquiry against Bhujbal

Rediff.com18 Sep 2012

The Maharashtra government has given its consent to the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) to conduct an inquiry into corruption charges against senior minister Chhagan Bhujbal.

'BJP Won't Be Able To Form Government In Bengal in 2026'

'BJP Won't Be Able To Form Government In Bengal in 2026'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

'The BJP lacks a credible mass leader who matches Mamata Banerjee's popularity.' 'Given the division of votes among Opposition parties, the West Bengal government's dole-giving strategy, and the consolidation of the poor, significant sections of scheduled caste groups and Muslim minorities behind the ruling party, it will be difficult to dislodge the Trinamool from power.'

Cash-for-bail: Mining baron Janaradhan Reddy's relative arrested

Cash-for-bail: Mining baron Janaradhan Reddy's relative arrested

Rediff.com22 Jul 2012

The Andhra Pradesh Anti-Corruption Bureau has made another arrest in the cash-for-bail scandal involving former Karnataka minister Gali Janaradhan Reddy. Guduru Dasaratharami Reddy, a businessman who is one of the accused in the case pertaining to the bribing of Central Bureau of Investigation's Judge Pattabhirama Rao to get bail for Janardhan Reddy in the Obulapuram Mining Company scam, was arrested on Friday night.

Ex-judge, one more held in judge bail-bribe probe

Ex-judge, one more held in judge bail-bribe probe

Rediff.com16 Jun 2012

The Anti Corruption Bureau in Andhra Pradesh has arrested Chalapati Rao, a retired judge, and Ravichandar, son of suspended Central Bureau of investigation court judge Pattabhi Rama Rao in the Gali Janardhan Reddy bail-for-cash case.

3 held for irregularities in Akash missile project

3 held for irregularities in Akash missile project

Rediff.com20 Mar 2011

The Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested three persons including two former directors of Society for Applied Microwave Electronics Engineering and Research, a central government undertaking, in connection with alleged "criminal irregularities" in supply of modem to India's Akash missile project.

'Ajit Pawar doesn't need BJP to be cleared in corruption cases'

'Ajit Pawar doesn't need BJP to be cleared in corruption cases'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

'Look at the impropriety of the Anti-Corruption Bureau giving Ajit Pawar a clean chit!'

Mahua Moitra skips 3rd ED summons, campaigns in Bengal

Mahua Moitra skips 3rd ED summons, campaigns in Bengal

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

The 49-year-old Trinamool Congress leader was called for questioning twice earlier by the central agency, but she did not depose citing official work and sought deferment of the notice.

Top Maharashtra police officer suspended

Top Maharashtra police officer suspended

Rediff.com21 Dec 2004

Rahul Gopal was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau on Monday.

Cash-for-bail scam: CBI summons Sriramulu

Cash-for-bail scam: CBI summons Sriramulu

Rediff.com9 Aug 2012

The Central Bureau of Investigation summoned Karnataka MLA B Sriramulu in connection with former minister Gali Janardhana Reddy cash-for-bail scam. He will be questioned by the Anti-Corruption Bureau of the CBI in Hyderabad.

Karnataka MLA admits role in cash-for-bail scam

Karnataka MLA admits role in cash-for-bail scam

Rediff.com31 Jul 2012

A Rs 20 crore deal was struck to secure bail for former Karnataka minister Gali Janardhan Reddy, who was arrested in connection with the iron ore mining scam, according to state Member of Legislative Assembly Suresh Babu. The revelations come in the wake of Babu's arrest by the Anti-Corruption Bureau on Monday.

CBI officers who probed coal, excise policy cases among 31 get Prez medals

CBI officers who probed coal, excise policy cases among 31 get Prez medals

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Former Central Bureau of Investigation joint director Amit Kumar, who is now posted as Chhattisgarh police ADG, led the probe into the coal scam that resulted in convictions in a number of cases.

CBI's Chennai office gets hoax bomb threat call

CBI's Chennai office gets hoax bomb threat call

Rediff.com8 May 2012

Security officials at Shastri Bhawan, which houses various Central government departments, and police personnel today were sent into a tizzy after a phone call claimed a bomb was placed in one of the offices there.

EC suspends Telangana DGP for meeting Cong chief

EC suspends Telangana DGP for meeting Cong chief

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

The Election Commission on Sunday ordered the suspension of Telangana Director General of Police (DGP) Anjani Kumar for violation of the model code of conduct amid the counting of votes, sources said.

Palmolein case: Vigilance probe clears Kerala CM

Palmolein case: Vigilance probe clears Kerala CM

Rediff.com7 Jan 2012

The report filed by Vigilance SP V N Sasidharan said Chandy was not aware of the details of the decision to import palmolein through a Singapore based firm.

ED recovers Rs 35 cr from domestic help of J'khand minister's secretary

ED recovers Rs 35 cr from domestic help of J'khand minister's secretary

Rediff.com7 May 2024

The premises are alleged to be of the domestic help of Jharkhand Rural Development Minister Alamgir Alam's personal secretary Sanjiv Lal.

Andhra liquor scam: Nine excise officials held

Andhra liquor scam: Nine excise officials held

Rediff.com16 Mar 2012

The Andhra Pradesh Anti-Corruption Bureau has arrested nine more excise officials in Khammam district on charges of "subverting" the tender process for allotment of liquor shops for pecuniary benefits, the ACB officials said on Friday.

ACB names Reddy in supplementary chargesheet

ACB names Reddy in supplementary chargesheet

Rediff.com25 Oct 2012

The Andhra Pradesh Anti-Corruption Bureau, which is probing the cash-for-bail scam involving former Karnataka minister Gali Janardhan Reddy, has filed a supplementary chargesheet, naming him as an accused. The chargesheet, filed in the special ACB court, pertains to the first case registered against suspended judge T Pattabhirama Rao and seven others, an official said, adding that Reddy figures in it as accused number 9.

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.

Exam paper leak: CBI arrests Navy commander

Exam paper leak: CBI arrests Navy commander

Rediff.com6 Oct 2010

The Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) of the CBI had on September 26 arrested four persons, including two administrative officers of Western and Eastern Naval Command, for allegedly leaking the question papers of the lower division clerk examinations to over 130 candidates.

Former Goa CM Kamat to be booked in mines recruitment case

Former Goa CM Kamat to be booked in mines recruitment case

Rediff.com30 Aug 2012

The complaint, to be registered by the Anti-Corruption Bureau of vigilance department, indirectly refers to Kamat, who was also the mines minister, as it will book former mines and geology department director Arvind Lolienkar, his superiors and subordinates for alleged illegal recruitment in the department, in December last year.