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Baghel's son got Rs 250 cr in liquor 'scam': Chargesheet

Baghel's son got Rs 250 cr in liquor 'scam': Chargesheet

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

The Anti-Corruption Bureau/Economic Offence Wing (ACB/EOW) has claimed in its chargesheet that Chaitanya, son of former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, received Rs 200 crore to Rs 250 crore as his share from an alleged liquor scam in the state.

SC vows iron-handed crackdown on Rs 3,000 cr digital arrest scams

SC vows iron-handed crackdown on Rs 3,000 cr digital arrest scams

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

The Supreme Court has expressed serious concern over the rising cases of digital arrest cybercrime in India, where fraudsters extort money from victims by posing as law enforcement officials. The court has vowed to deal with such cases with an iron hand and has sought reports from the Ministry of Home Affairs and the CBI.

Digital Arrest Scams: What You Must Know

Digital Arrest Scams: What You Must Know

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

Senior citizens are particularly vulnerable due to their high savings, trust in authorities, and limited familiarity with online frauds.

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.

Key Sandeshkhali witness injured in accident, son killed

Key Sandeshkhali witness injured in accident, son killed

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

Ghosh's elder son, Biswajit, claimed that this was a planned attempt to murder his father, and alleged that Shahjahan pulled strings sitting in jail to carry out the crime.

Will recommend CBI probe into Zubeen Garg's death if...: Himanta

Will recommend CBI probe into Zubeen Garg's death if...: Himanta

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the state government would recommend a CBI inquiry if the SIT probe into singer Zubeen Garg's death in Singapore is found to be unsatisfactory.

ED gets 'last chance' to argue against Kejriwal's bail

ED gets 'last chance' to argue against Kejriwal's bail

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

The Delhi High Court has granted the Enforcement Directorate a final opportunity to argue against the bail granted to Arvind Kejriwal in the excise policy-linked money laundering case, following objections from Kejriwal's counsel regarding repeated adjournments.

Bomb threat at Vijay's Chennai home days after stampede

Bomb threat at Vijay's Chennai home days after stampede

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

Chennai Police received a phone call claiming that a bomb had been planted at the ECR, Neelankarai residence of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) Chief and actor C Joseph Vijay, officials said.

PIL seeks CBI probe into Kolkata gang rape; cites political links

PIL seeks CBI probe into Kolkata gang rape; cites political links

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

It was stated that Mishra was very influential in the conduct of the day-to-day affairs of South Calcutta Law College, of which he is an alumnus.

CBI takes over probe into Army officer assault case, registers 2 FIRs

CBI takes over probe into Army officer assault case, registers 2 FIRs

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

The CBI has taken over the investigation into the alleged assault of a colonel by Punjab Police personnel, registering two separate FIRs. The incident allegedly occurred at a roadside dhaba in Patiala.

Court orders charges against Karti Chidambaram in Chinese visa case

Court orders charges against Karti Chidambaram in Chinese visa case

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

Besides Karti Chidambaram, the Lok Sabha MP from Sivaganga, the CBI had named his alleged close associate and chartered accountant, S Bhaskararaman, Talawandi Sabo Power Ltd (TSPL), a subsidiary of Vedanta, and Mumbai-based Bell Tools, through which bribes were allegedly routed.

Mehul Choksi challenges extradition order in Belgium's top court

Mehul Choksi challenges extradition order in Belgium's top court

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

Fugitive diamond trader Mehul Choksi has challenged the extradition order in Belgium's Supreme Court.

SC cancels Chhota Rajan's bail Mumbai hotelier murder case

SC cancels Chhota Rajan's bail Mumbai hotelier murder case

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

The Supreme Court has cancelled the bail granted to gangster Chhota Rajan in the 2001 murder case of hotelier Jaya Shetty in Mumbai, citing his history of absconding and convictions.

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.

SC restrains release of accused in Rs 3.29 cr 'digital arrest' case

SC restrains release of accused in Rs 3.29 cr 'digital arrest' case

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

The Supreme Court has restrained lower courts from releasing the accused in a digital arrest fraud case where a 72-year-old lawyer was duped of Rs 3.29 crore. The court expressed concern over the growing cybercrime and the targeting of elderly citizens.

Prashant Kishor Vs Ashok Choudhury Battle Hots Up

Prashant Kishor Vs Ashok Choudhury Battle Hots Up

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

Ashok Choudhary on Tuesday sent a Rs 100 crore defamation notice to Prashant Kishor and described the allegations as baseless and 'blatant lies'.

ED registers fresh case against Anil Ambani, RCom in Rs 2,929 cr loan fraud

ED registers fresh case against Anil Ambani, RCom in Rs 2,929 cr loan fraud

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

An Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR), the ED's equivalent for a police FIR, has recently been filed by the federal probe agency, taking cognisance of a CBI complaint registered on August 21, the sources said.

HC allows video recording of US witness in Official Secrets Act case

HC allows video recording of US witness in Official Secrets Act case

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

The Delhi High Court has allowed the recording of evidence of a US-based prosecution witness through video conferencing in a 2012 case related to the Official Secrets Act involving arms dealer Abhishek Verma and his wife. The court outlined safeguards to protect sensitive material during the proceedings.

CBI Raids 10 Sites in Cyberfraud Crackdown

CBI Raids 10 Sites in Cyberfraud Crackdown

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

The raids were linked to a sophisticated organised investment fraud scheme targeting unsuspecting individuals through fake mobile apps and WhatsApp groups.

May entrust probe into digital arrest cases to CBI: SC

May entrust probe into digital arrest cases to CBI: SC

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

The Supreme Court is considering entrusting the CBI with the investigation into digital arrest cases, citing the magnitude and pan-India spread of such crimes. The court has sought details of FIRs registered in different states and union territories and is monitoring the progress of the investigation.

'Kuldeep Sengar Does Not Deserve Any Mercy'

'Kuldeep Sengar Does Not Deserve Any Mercy'

Rediff.com25 Dec 2025

'When the accused has a past record demonstrating unprecedented and unmatched criminality and perversion, I believe the interests of justice would have been better served if such a person remained behind bars.'

CBI gets moving on Bofors, seeks info from US investigator

CBI gets moving on Bofors, seeks info from US investigator

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has sent a judicial request to the United States seeking information from private investigator Michael Hershman, who has claimed to possess crucial details about the Rs 64-crore Bofors bribery scandal of the 1980s. Hershman, the head of the Fairfax Group, had previously expressed his willingness to share information with Indian agencies, alleging that the investigation into the scam was derailed by the then Congress government. The CBI's request comes after previous attempts to obtain information from US authorities yielded no results. This move highlights the continued efforts to uncover the truth behind the decades-old scandal, which has had a significant impact on Indian politics.

Nepal ex-speaker arrested in gold smuggling case

Nepal ex-speaker arrested in gold smuggling case

Rediff.com12 Oct 2025

Former Nepal speaker Krishna Bahadur Mahara has been arrested for his alleged involvement in a gold smuggling case dating back three years. He is accused of assisting criminal gangs in selling smuggled gold.

Setback for Anil Ambani, RCom as HC supports SBI order

Setback for Anil Ambani, RCom as HC supports SBI order

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

The Bombay high court has upheld a decision by the State Bank of India (SBI) to classify accounts of industrialist Anil Ambani and his company, Reliance Communications (RCom), as "fraudulent" noting that there was no legal flaw in it.

CBI brings back 'meow meow' kingpin from UAE

CBI brings back 'meow meow' kingpin from UAE

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

An alleged synthetic narcotics producer, Kubbawala Mustafa, wanted on an Interpol Red Notice, was deported to India from the UAE in an operation coordinated by the CBI and Mumbai police.

'Powerful Individuals Escape Accountability In This Country'

'Powerful Individuals Escape Accountability In This Country'

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

'Judges have transmitted a terrible message to citizens across the nation. All right-thinking individuals will be disturbed by what the Delhi high court judges have done.'

Closely monitoring situation: US on Red Fort explosion

Closely monitoring situation: US on Red Fort explosion

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

The US Department of State's Consular Affairs, in a "security alert", said that "while the cause of the explosion is unknown at this time, the Government of India has placed several Indian states on high alert."

Arambai Tenggol: Violence Erupts In Imphal

Arambai Tenggol: Violence Erupts In Imphal

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Sunday arrested a member of the Meitei outfit Arambai Tenggol at Imphal airport.

CBI probes 'FCRA violations' by Wangchuk's institution

CBI probes 'FCRA violations' by Wangchuk's institution

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has initiated an inquiry into alleged violations of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) against an institution founded by Ladakh-based educationist and activist Sonam Wangchuk. The inquiry follows a complaint from the Ministry of Home Affairs regarding the Himalayan Institute of Alternatives Ladakh (HIAL).

AI crash: Pilot's father rejects suicide, mental health claims

AI crash: Pilot's father rejects suicide, mental health claims

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

'It is most pertinent to note that in over 25 years of flying, Captain Sabharwal had not had a single incident or accident-causing fatalities or otherwise'

No dirty business or manipulation in AI171 crash probe: Minister

No dirty business or manipulation in AI171 crash probe: Minister

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu assures a clean investigation into the Air India plane crash, dismissing concerns of manipulation. The statement follows calls for a judicial probe and criticism of selective leaks from the preliminary report.

'It Was Not Suicide, But Murder'

'It Was Not Suicide, But Murder'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

'My brother was mentally tortured and harassed.'

'CBI stands for Congress Bureau of Investigation'

'CBI stands for Congress Bureau of Investigation'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2009

The BJP termed the controversy, which has erupted just two days before the third-phase of the general elections, as Congress ka haath Quattrocchi ke saath (Congress is hand-in-hand with Quattrocchi).

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.

'Uddhav Should Not Join Hands With Raj Thackeray'

'Uddhav Should Not Join Hands With Raj Thackeray'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

'Raj Thackeray is working at the behest of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.'

Assault on Col: SC rejects Punjab cops plea against CBI probe; says...

Assault on Col: SC rejects Punjab cops plea against CBI probe; says...

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

The Supreme Court criticized the Punjab police for assaulting a Colonel over a parking dispute, highlighting the Army's service at the border and ordering a CBI probe.

Was RG Kar incident gangrape, Calcutta HC asks CBI

Was RG Kar incident gangrape, Calcutta HC asks CBI

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

The Calcutta High Court has directed the CBI to produce the case diary related to its investigation into the rape-murder of an on-duty doctor at RG Kar hospital. The court questioned the CBI about the possibility of gang rape or destruction of evidence in its probe. The parents of the victim, who are petitioners in the case, have requested a court-monitored investigation, alleging a larger conspiracy behind the crime. The CBI has already filed a charge-sheet in the case, leading to the conviction and life imprisonment of Sanjay Roy, a former civic volunteer, for the crime. However, the court has sought clarification from the CBI on whether it considered investigating the crime under Section 70 (gang rape) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).

FBI Praises CBI Rs 350 Cr Racket Bust

FBI Praises CBI Rs 350 Cr Racket Bust

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

'Big Week For #USIndia Law Enforcement Collaboration'

Bihar deputy CM lied to SC to escape 1995 mass murder trial: Prashant Kishor

Bihar deputy CM lied to SC to escape 1995 mass murder trial: Prashant Kishor

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor alleges Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary escaped a murder trial by falsely claiming to be a minor. He demands Choudhary's dismissal and threatens to expose further financial irregularities.

Ranya Rao's arrest: CBI cracks down on gold smuggling gangs

Ranya Rao's arrest: CBI cracks down on gold smuggling gangs

Rediff.com8 Mar 2025

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a case against smugglers bringing gold into India from abroad through various airports. The investigation follows the recent arrest of Kannada actor Ranya Rao at Bengaluru airport with 14.2 kg of gold worth Rs 12.56 crore. Two CBI teams have been deployed to Mumbai and Bengaluru airports to gather information.