News for 'Anti-Corruption Bureau'

Encounter specialist Daya Nayak reinstated in police dept

Encounter specialist Daya Nayak reinstated in police dept

Rediff.com16 Jun 2012

Police sub-inspector and encounter specialist Daya Nayak, who was under suspension for nearly six-and-a-half years in a disproportionate assets case, was on Saturday reinstated and posted in a local arms wing of the department, police said.

Fake pilots: Ex-BJP minister's son among 4 booked

Fake pilots: Ex-BJP minister's son among 4 booked

Rediff.com27 May 2011

The Rajasthan anti-corruption bureau has registered a case against the son of former Bharatiya Janata Party minister Madan Dilawar and three others for procuring commercial pilot licenses by allegedly furnishing fake documents.

Kolkata rape-murder: CBI debunks fake letter circulating on social media

Kolkata rape-murder: CBI debunks fake letter circulating on social media

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday dismissed a fake letter being circulated on social media in connection with the ongoing probe into the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata.

CBI questions Bangaru Laxman

CBI questions Bangaru Laxman

Rediff.com28 Apr 2005

Sources said Laxman was called to the CBI headquarters in New Delhi and was questioned for nearly four hours.

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.

FIR against VS in land case, says will quit if chargesheeted

FIR against VS in land case, says will quit if chargesheeted

Rediff.com13 Jan 2012

The Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau on Friday filed an FIR against Communist Party of India-Marxist leader V S Achuthanandan in a land allotment case even as the octogenarian former chief minister indicated that he would resign as Opposition leader if chargesheeted.

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.

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.

Cash for bail: Karnataka MLA held by Andhra ACB

Cash for bail: Karnataka MLA held by Andhra ACB

Rediff.com30 Jul 2012

Anti-Corruption Bureau officials of Andhra Pradesh on Monday held Karnataka legislator T H Suresh Babu in Hyderabad in connection with the cash-for-bail case involving former Karnataka minister and mining baron Gali Janardhana Reddy.

Cash-for-bail: CBI summons Somashekara Reddy

Cash-for-bail: CBI summons Somashekara Reddy

Rediff.com24 Jul 2012

The time may have run out for Somashekara Reddy, brother of Incarcerated mining baron Janardhan Reddy, as the Anti Corruption Bureau has now summoned him in connection with the cash-for-bail scam.

Reddy was ready to offer Rs 100 cr: ACB

Reddy was ready to offer Rs 100 cr: ACB

Rediff.com20 Jul 2012

A lower court judge arrested in a case related to cash-for-bail scam involving former Karnataka minister Gali Janardhana Reddy, has allegedly said that Reddy's relatives were ready to offer as much as Rs 100 crore to secure bail for him.

No appeal in Palmolein oil import case: Chandy

No appeal in Palmolein oil import case: Chandy

Rediff.com10 Aug 2011

Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy on Wednesday said he would not appeal against the Vigilance Court order of a probe into his alleged role in the Palmolein oil import case. "I will not do anything that will hamper the investigation process," Chandy told reporters after a Cabinet meeting. He also rejected the Opposition's allegation that the vigilance probe would not be impartial as long as he (Chandy) continued to be the chief minister.

Notices to Centre and CBI in Jogi bribery case

Notices to Centre and CBI in Jogi bribery case

Rediff.com9 Jan 2004

The former Chhattisgarh chief minister allegedly gave Rs 4.5 million as bribe to a BJP legislator for defection.

Imran Khan, wife sentenced to 14 and 7 years in jail for corruption

Imran Khan, wife sentenced to 14 and 7 years in jail for corruption

Rediff.com18 Jan 2025

A Pakistani court sentenced jailed former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi to 14 and 7 years in prison respectively after finding them guilty of corruption in the 190 million pounds al-Qadir Trust case. The verdict was announced in a makeshift court set up in Adila jail where Khan is currently lodged. Khan has been convicted for "corrupt practices" and "misuse of authority", while his wife has been convicted for "involvement in illegal activities". The court also ordered the confiscation of the land of Al-Qadir University set up by them. Supporters of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party staged a protest outside Parliament House, demanding his release. Khan claims all cases against him were politically motivated.

Tuticorin cops fired at protesters at the behest of industrialist: HC

Tuticorin cops fired at protesters at the behest of industrialist: HC

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

The Madras high court has expressed displeasure over the manner in which the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) conducted the probe into the 2018 Tuticorin police firing against anti-Sterlite protestors in which 13 persons were killed.

Andhra: Cong red-faced as neta-liquor lobby nexus exposed

Andhra: Cong red-faced as neta-liquor lobby nexus exposed

Rediff.com10 Feb 2012

Serious trouble is brewing in the ruling Congress party against Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy as a fall out of the ongoing probe by the Anti-Corruption Bureau in the alleged nexus between some ministers and the powerful liquor cartels across the state.

Police nab power broker

Police nab power broker

Rediff.com11 Dec 2004

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.

NO punishment for army officers who sold their guns

NO punishment for army officers who sold their guns

Rediff.com7 Aug 2012

The Indian Army has let off 73 officers -- who were illegally selling weapons in Rajasthan -- with a mere reprimand or a token fine of Rs 500, despite the state government informing the Supreme Court on Monday that the gun racket extends to other parts of the country as well.

BMC Dy commissioner granted bail in graft case

BMC Dy commissioner granted bail in graft case

Rediff.com12 Sep 2011

The special Anti-Corruption Bureau Court on Monday granted bail to the deputy commissioner of the city civic body, Chandrashekhar Rokade, in a graft case, shortly after he was remanded in judicial custody.

'Gafoor top contender for Maharashtra DGP post'

'Gafoor top contender for Maharashtra DGP post'

Rediff.com13 May 2010

With Maharashtra Director General of Police A N Roy retiring this month-end, Director General (Anti Corruption Bureau) Hasan Gafoor has emerged the frontrunner for the top post, given his seniority, home department sources said.

Missing file of jackets: Eight cops under scanner

Missing file of jackets: Eight cops under scanner

Rediff.com1 Jan 2010

Maharashtra home ministry has served notices to eight policemen including former police commissioner D N Jadhav over the missing file of the bulletproof jackets purchased by the Mumbai Police.

Param Bir Singh new commissioner of Mumbai Police

Param Bir Singh new commissioner of Mumbai Police

Rediff.com29 Feb 2020

Before being appointed as the Mumbai police chief, Singh was posted as the Director General of the Maharashtra Anti Corruption Bureau.

Maharashtra DGP uses Facebook to invite ATS job aspirants

Maharashtra DGP uses Facebook to invite ATS job aspirants

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

Maharashtra Director General of Police Sanjay Pandey has posted a message on his Facebook page about two posts of superintendents in the Anti-Terrorism Squad lying vacant, and invited aspirants to approach the department or contact him through the social media.

'Anti-Naxal expert' K A Rao is new AP police chief

'Anti-Naxal expert' K A Rao is new AP police chief

Rediff.com31 Aug 2010

K Arvind Rao, a 1977 batch Indian Police Services officer, is the new director general of Andhra Pradesh police. He succeeded R R Girish Kumar, who retired on Tuesday.

Graft case: FIR against Union steel minister, wife

Graft case: FIR against Union steel minister, wife

Rediff.com4 Aug 2009

Virbhadra Singh and his wife Pratibha Singh were booked on Monday night by the state vigilance and anti-corruption bureau under relevant sections of the IPC (Indian Penal Code).

I'm ready to bounce back: Top encounter specialist

I'm ready to bounce back: Top encounter specialist

Rediff.com21 Aug 2010

A day after he was cleared in a disproportionate assets case, suspended 'encounter specialist' Daya Nayak expressed hope that he would be reinstated in the police department. "I am ready to bounce back now. I hope the government reinstates me in the police department so that I can start my new life," the suspended police sub-inspector said on Saturday. The Anti Corruption Bureau of the city police, which probed the charges against Nayak, had filed a report before the court.

CAT refuses to revoke suspension of IAS officer

CAT refuses to revoke suspension of IAS officer

Rediff.com17 Jan 2009

The principal bench of the Central Administrative Tribunal has rejected an application by a senior IAS officer in Rajasthan, who had been under suspension since 2004, after the state's anti-corruption bureau registered a case of corruption against him.Ravi Shankar Srivastava was indicted by the ACB while working as a member of the Board of Revenue and the Rajasthan government put him under suspension as per the All India Service (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1969.

AP CM sets up panel to probe corruption charges

AP CM sets up panel to probe corruption charges

Rediff.com17 Sep 2007

In the 56-page report released to the media after laying down office as Vigilance Commissioner, R C Samal accused three ministers and 18 senior All India Services (IAS, IPS and Indian Forest Service) officials of indulging in corrupt practices.

When will Daya Nayak be arrested?

When will Daya Nayak be arrested?

Rediff.com6 Feb 2006

The Bombay high court deferred his bail hearing to Tuesday.

Review: Heroes

Review: Heroes

Rediff.com24 Oct 2008

Hero is another cop story in the mainstream genre with a message. Nitin and Bhavana perform well in this film directed by debutante director G V Sudhakar Naidu.

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.

Land scam: Andhra court summons TN Governor Rosiah

Land scam: Andhra court summons TN Governor Rosiah

Rediff.com18 Jun 2012

In a major embarrassment to Tamil Nadu Governor and former Andhra Pradesh chief minister K Rosaiah, an Anti-Corruption Bureau court in Hyderabad has issued a summon to him. He has been asked to be present in the court on August 2 in a land case.

Gujjar agitation: Rajasthan government removes DGP

Gujjar agitation: Rajasthan government removes DGP

Rediff.com31 May 2008

The Rajasthan government has ordered the state's Director General of Police, A S Gill, to proceed on a long leave and handed over the charge to K S Bains, currently holding the post of special DG (Anti-Corruption Bureau), Home Department sources said on Saturday.The replacement has been affected in view of the ongoing Gujjar agitation, in which the police force under Gill could not control the situation, according to the home department.

ACB arrests top dairy official for corruption

ACB arrests top dairy official for corruption

Rediff.com4 Feb 2005

The Anti-Corruption Bureau on Friday arrested suspended Executive Director of Mahananda Diary Shivajirao Talekar for possessing assets disproportionate to his known source of income.

Over Rs 2.31 cr, 1 kg gold found in basement of Rajasthan govt building

Over Rs 2.31 cr, 1 kg gold found in basement of Rajasthan govt building

Rediff.com20 May 2023

According to officials, seven employees of the Yojna Bhawan having access to the basement have been detained for questioning.

Adani case: 2 customs officers arrested

Adani case: 2 customs officers arrested

Rediff.com2 Mar 2010

Both the senior officers were arrested yesterday from their residences in Goa, CBI's Anti Corruption Bureau SP S S Gavli told PTI on Tuesday, refusing to divulge the exact location and names and designations of the officers.

Nayak will surrender on Monday

Nayak will surrender on Monday

Rediff.com18 Feb 2006

On a plea by the Anti-Corruption Bureau, a special court on Saturday issued non-bailable warrant against suspended police inspector Daya Nayak

Daya Nayak's arrest stayed, plea to be heard Fri

Daya Nayak's arrest stayed, plea to be heard Fri

Rediff.com2 Feb 2006

The Bombay High Court has stayed Nayak's arrest until it hears his bail plea on Friday.