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2G spectrum scam: CBI director appears before JPC

2G spectrum scam: CBI director appears before JPC

Rediff.com7 Jun 2011

Central Bureau of Investigation Director AP Singh will appear before the Joint Parliamentary Committee probing the 2G scam on Tuesday. This follows the appearance of Comptroller and Auditor General Vinod Rai before the committee last week.

SC to hear ED plea against Bengal govt in coal scam probe

SC to hear ED plea against Bengal govt in coal scam probe

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear a plea by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) alleging interference and obstruction by the West Bengal government, including Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, in its probe into an alleged coal-pilferage scam. The ED claims Banerjee removed key evidence during raids on I-PAC offices and the premises of its director, Pratik Jain.

3rd SC judge recuses from hearing on Rao's appointment as interim CBI director

3rd SC judge recuses from hearing on Rao's appointment as interim CBI director

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

While recusing himself from hearing the matter, Justice Ramana said Rao is from his home state and he had attended the wedding ceremony of Rao's daughter.

SC allows new CBI director to take charge of 2G probe

SC allows new CBI director to take charge of 2G probe

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

The Supreme Court on Monday allowed new Central Bureau of Investigation Director Anil Kumar Sinha to take charge of the investigation and prosecution in the 2G scam cases, over three weeks after it had removed his predecessor from the probe following allegations of trying to protect some accused.

FIR filed to identify 'VIPs' in Ankita Bhandari murder case

FIR filed to identify 'VIPs' in Ankita Bhandari murder case

Rediff.com11 Jan 2026

Uttarakhand Police have filed an FIR to identify alleged 'VIPs' in connection with the Ankita Bhandari murder case, following a recommendation for a CBI probe. The FIR was lodged based on a complaint filed by environmentalist Anil Prakash Joshi, highlighting concerns about concealed or destroyed evidence related to an unidentified 'VIP'.

SC orders CBI probe into Karur stampede that killed 41

SC orders CBI probe into Karur stampede that killed 41

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

The TVK has sought an independent investigation under the supervision of the Supreme Court, contending that a fair and impartial probe would not be possible if conducted solely by officers of the Tamil Nadu Police.

Can CBI Karur Stampede Probe Impact TN Polls?

Can CBI Karur Stampede Probe Impact TN Polls?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

If the TVK joins the NDA, there is every likelihood of the AIADMK winning an absolute majority in the 234 seat assembly and wanting to form a stand-alone government. In turn, it could mean that the BJP especially and the TVK equally so, will want to restrict the AIADMK's seat share closer to the cut-off figure, if only to ensure that EPS won't get the absolute majority that he desires (if the NDA won, that is) and will have to settle for a coalition government, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Mamata took away 'key evidence' during raid: ED's big charge

Mamata took away 'key evidence' during raid: ED's big charge

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

The ED said the actions of Banerjee and the Kolkata Police commissioner resulted in "obstructions" in the ongoing investigation and proceedings being undertaken as per the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

Collusive corruption a formidable challenge: CBI director

Collusive corruption a formidable challenge: CBI director

Rediff.com10 Feb 2014

Central Bureau of Investigation Director Ranjit Sinha on Monday said "collusive corruption" in which there is a willing bribe-giver is emerging as a "formidable" challenge for institutions fighting corruption.

Zubeen death: 'Murder accused' moves SC for CBI/NIA probe

Zubeen death: 'Murder accused' moves SC for CBI/NIA probe

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking transfer of the probe into the death of Assamese singer Zubeen Garg from the state police's SIT to a central agency such as the CBI or the NIA.

Court refuses CBI director's plea to gag media from reporting on documents

Court refuses CBI director's plea to gag media from reporting on documents

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

The Supreme Court on Thursday said that it cannot take cognisance of documents pertaining to the entry list of visitors at Central Bureau of Investigations director's residence till they are placed on record and asked advocate Prashant Bhushan to file an affidavit annexing the materials.

After 2G case, SC issues notice to CBI director in coal scam

After 2G case, SC issues notice to CBI director in coal scam

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

A day after the Supreme Court issued notice to CBI director Ranjit Sinha for allegedly protecting some accused in 2G case, another bench on Tuesday sought explanation from the top cop on similar allegations in the coal scam.

SC observations on ED raids a 'serious indictment' of Mamata: BJP

SC observations on ED raids a 'serious indictment' of Mamata: BJP

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

The BJP has criticized West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee following Supreme Court observations regarding obstructions during ED raids at I-PAC premises, alleging abuse of power and shielding of those accused of corruption.

SC calls ED obstruction claim against Mamata serious; stays FIR

SC calls ED obstruction claim against Mamata serious; stays FIR

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

The Supreme Court has expressed serious concern over the Enforcement Directorate's allegations of obstruction by the West Bengal government and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee during raids related to a coal-pilferage scam. The court intends to examine the matter and has also taken note of the commotion at the Calcutta High Court during hearings related to the case.

Reveal source of documents against CBI director: SC to Bhushan

Reveal source of documents against CBI director: SC to Bhushan

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

The Supreme Court on Monday directed advocate Prashant Bhushan, who has levelled allegations against Central Bureau of Investigation Director Ranjit Sinha of protecting accused in the 2G case, to reveal the name of the whistleblower from whom he got CBI documents and guest list at the top cop's residence.

CBI director removed because agency questioned Rafale deal: Rahul Gandhi

CBI director removed because agency questioned Rafale deal: Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

The Congress president alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party deceived people and siphoned off hard-earned money of farmers, poor, small businessmen to fill the pockets of the country's 15-20 big industrialists.

CBI Director seeks details of corporates routing money abroad

CBI Director seeks details of corporates routing money abroad

Rediff.com19 Aug 2014

The modus operandi highlighted by CBI says that while the corporate strikes a deal for imports with a company in one country, the billing is done at inflated prices in other country by the group's front company.

Court raps ED over FIR lapse in National Herald case

Court raps ED over FIR lapse in National Herald case

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

The Enforcement Directorate 'simply inverted the template' of Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) by registering a first information report (FIR) in 2021, a Delhi court on Tuesday said while refusing to take cognisance of the ED's money laundering charge against Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi in the National Herald case.

Bhupesh Baghel's son Chaitanya released from jail

Bhupesh Baghel's son Chaitanya released from jail

Rediff.com3 Jan 2026

Chaitanya Baghel, son of Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel, was released from jail after being granted bail in cases related to the alleged liquor scam in Chhattisgarh. The release was met with celebration by Congress supporters.

Financial crimes are pervasive threat to economy: CBI director

Financial crimes are pervasive threat to economy: CBI director

Rediff.com12 Nov 2013

The "pervasive" threat of financial crimes and corruption is a challenge to the country's economy and global efforts are required to combat this menace, CBI chief Ranjit Sinha said.

CBI Director Anil Sinha retires; Asthana takes charge

CBI Director Anil Sinha retires; Asthana takes charge

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

It is the first time in last the 10 years that no new CBI chief has been named to succeed an incumbent.

Mamata hits streets, ups ante against Centre as ED row escalates

Mamata hits streets, ups ante against Centre as ED row escalates

Rediff.com10 Jan 2026

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee led a protest march in Kolkata against Enforcement Directorate searches linked to I-PAC, signaling a show of strength ahead of the 2026 assembly polls. The march featured cultural elements and participation from party members and celebrities.

Mamata storms I-PAC chief's house during ED raid, alleges bid to seize TMC data

Mamata storms I-PAC chief's house during ED raid, alleges bid to seize TMC data

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday dramatically turned up at the residence of Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC) chief Pratik Jain amid an ongoing Enforcement Directorate raid, alleging that the central agency was attempting to seize the Trinamool Congress's internal documents, hard disks and sensitive data linked to its election strategy.

Telangana: 80-year-old doctor, family rescued from 3-day digital arrest

Telangana: 80-year-old doctor, family rescued from 3-day digital arrest

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) foiled a digital arrest extortion attempt, rescuing an 80-year-old doctor and his family from cyber fraudsters posing as CBI officials.

Mob attacks police station in Bengal's Sandeshkhali, 6 cops injured

Mob attacks police station in Bengal's Sandeshkhali, 6 cops injured

Rediff.com3 Jan 2026

Six policemen were injured and a police vehicle vandalised in a mob attack during an attempt to arrest a TMC worker in Sandeshkhali, once again pushing the coastal block into political focus ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.

'The CBI director should not blindly obey or blindly oppose the government'

'The CBI director should not blindly obey or blindly oppose the government'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

'Every director is subject to some kind of pressure,' former CBI director Dr R K Raghavan tells Rediff.com's Shobha Warrier. 'Ultimately, it all depends on the individual and the maturity and sense of fair play of the director. It is up to the director to cope with the pressure and if he is a man of character, he can.'

CBI books Anil Ambani's RCOM for Rs 2,000-cr bank fraud

CBI books Anil Ambani's RCOM for Rs 2,000-cr bank fraud

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

The Central Bureau of Investigation has filed a case against Reliance Communications and its promoter-director Anil Ambani, for an alleged bank fraud that caused a loss of over Rs 2,000 crore to State Bank of India, officials said on Saturday. The agency is carrying out searches at the residence of Anil Ambani and premises linked to RCOM in connection with the case, they said.

Race on for CBI director's post

Race on for CBI director's post

Rediff.com18 Nov 2003

According to sources U S Misra, IPS officer of 1968 batch from Orissa cadre, is among the frontrunners.

CBI Director U S Mishra retires

CBI Director U S Mishra retires

Rediff.com6 Dec 2005

Swamy meets CBI Director over black money

Swamy meets CBI Director over black money

Rediff.com28 Nov 2011

Janata Party President Subramanian Swamy on Monday met Central Bureau of Investigation director and demanded registration of cases against Indians who have allegedly stashed away money in foreign banks.

Amit Shah calls for unified ATS structure for police across India

Amit Shah calls for unified ATS structure for police across India

Rediff.com27 Dec 2025

Union Home Minister Amit Shah emphasizes the need for a unified anti-terrorism structure and a strong anti-terrorism grid across India to effectively counter terror attacks. He also announced a new plan to combat organized crime.

Herald case: HC seeks Gandhis' reply on ED's challenge

Herald case: HC seeks Gandhis' reply on ED's challenge

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

The Delhi high court on Monday asked Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and others to respond to a plea by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) challenging the order of the trial court that refused to take cognisance of its chargesheet against them in the National Herald case.

Coal-gate probe: CBI director meets Narayanasamy

Coal-gate probe: CBI director meets Narayanasamy

Rediff.com10 May 2013

Amid a controversy over the probe into coal block allocation, Central Bureau of Investigation Director Ranjit Sinha on Friday discussed various matters related to the functioning of the central investigating agency with Minister of State for Personnel V Narayanasamy.

CBI director chosen in fair manner: Narayanasamy

CBI director chosen in fair manner: Narayanasamy

Rediff.com23 Nov 2012

With Bharatiya Janata Party demanding annulment of the government's decision to appoint Ranjit Sinha as the new Central Bureau of Investigation director, Minister of State for Personnel V Narayanasamy on Friday said his selection has been done "in a fair manner following the due process".

SC agrees to consider plea for hearing allegations against CBI director

SC agrees to consider plea for hearing allegations against CBI director

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

In a setback to Central Bureau of Investigation Director Ranjit Sinha, the Supreme Court on Monday agreed to consider a plea for hearing allegations levelled against him without knowing the name of the whistleblower in a case relating to controversial entries in the visitors' diary at his residence.

Duped of Rs 8 crore, ex-IPS officer attempts suicide

Duped of Rs 8 crore, ex-IPS officer attempts suicide

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

Former IPS officer Amar Singh Chahal allegedly shot himself after claiming he was duped of Rs 8.10 crore by cyber thugs. He was one of the accused in the 2015 police firing cases related to anti-sacrilege protests in Faridkot.

RG Kar doc murder: Parents talk to CBI chief, may meet Shah

RG Kar doc murder: Parents talk to CBI chief, may meet Shah

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

Parents of the RG Medical College rape victim met CBI Director Praveen Sood to express their dissatisfaction with the agency's probe. They believe more than one person was involved in the rape and murder of their daughter and allege a cover-up. The CBI has challenged the life imprisonment sentence given to the convicted, seeking the death penalty.

ED complaint against Gandhis 'impermissible in law': Court

ED complaint against Gandhis 'impermissible in law': Court

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

A Delhi court has declined to take cognisance of the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) complaint against Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and others in the National Herald case, citing the absence of a First Information Report (FIR).

The Blasphemous Idea Dhurandhar Promotes

The Blasphemous Idea Dhurandhar Promotes

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

Dhurandhar's most dangerous idea is that Director Aditya Dhar envisions an Indian state run by a deep state -- an intelligence machinery not accountable to Parliament, courts, or voters. A future political system where unelected officials decide when Indian democracy is 'fit' to function, observes Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

2025's Top 10 OTT Shows

2025's Top 10 OTT Shows

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

In 2025, OTT series were entertaining enough, even though most were in the crime genre.