News for 'Central Bureau of India'

War room case: Shankaran's extradition appeal rejected

War room case: Shankaran's extradition appeal rejected

Rediff.com28 Mar 2013

A British court rejected the appeal by Ravi Shankaran, a key accused in the Naval War Room leak case, against his extradition to India after an assurance was given by the Central Bureau of Investigation that his bail will not be opposed once he is brought back to face trial.

Chidambaram questioned by ED in money laundering case

Chidambaram questioned by ED in money laundering case

Rediff.com9 Feb 2019

His son Karti was questioned by the agency in the same case on Thursday for about six hours.

B'lore assassination plot accused Ghori not new to terror

B'lore assassination plot accused Ghori not new to terror

Rediff.com25 Sep 2012

Mohammad Farhatullah Ghori is one of the most wanted men in the list of both the Central Bureau of Investigation and the Interpol. His name has now cropped up during the investigation in the Bangalore Assassination Plot, and this would get the Gujarat police interested in the case too.

Story on Delhi education system not paid: NYT

Story on Delhi education system not paid: NYT

Rediff.com19 Aug 2022

The New York Times story on Delhi's education system was based on 'an impartial and on-the-ground reporting', the American newspaper said on Friday, rejecting the paid news charge.

Chopper scam: CBI meeting with Italian lawyer 'useful'

Chopper scam: CBI meeting with Italian lawyer 'useful'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2013

The Central Bureau of Investigation team which reached Italy on Tuesday to probe role of Indians in the alleged Rs 3,600 crore VVIP helicopter deal scam met its lawyer and described the meeting as "useful."

Vadra to appear before ED in land grab case

Vadra to appear before ED in land grab case

Rediff.com29 May 2019

On May 24, the agency had requested the Delhi high court for custodial interrogation of Vadra for questioning him about the source of funds used for the purchase of a London-based property worth 1.9 million and ascertain the role of certain other people, who allegedly helped him launder money.

Is The Congress Doomed?

Is The Congress Doomed?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

The Congress needs to reorganise itself at the grassroots, infuse younger blood, and have more boots on the ground. Just offering freebies is not the answer anymore. Leadership matters, asserts Ramesh Menon.

CBI books GVK chairman, son for defrauding Mumbai airport

CBI books GVK chairman, son for defrauding Mumbai airport

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

The Central Bureau of Investigation has booked Venkata Krishna Reddy Gunupati, chairman of the GVK group of companies, and his son G V Sanjay Reddy, managing director of Mumbai International Airport Ltd, among others for alleged irregularities to the tune of Rs 705 crore in running of the airport, officials said.

Why aren't Chidambaram and Madhavan Nair treated equally?

Why aren't Chidambaram and Madhavan Nair treated equally?

Rediff.com17 Feb 2012

G Madhavan Nair is punished by being barred from all government jobs. P Chidambaram continues to hold one of the most powerful offices in the government. Is that equal treatment? asks T V R Shenoy.

SC stays TADA proceedings against Abu Salem

SC stays TADA proceedings against Abu Salem

Rediff.com17 Feb 2012

Observing that the order of Portugal court terminating the extradition of Abu Salem to India has to be respected, the Supreme Court on Friday stayed the Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act proceedings in two cases against the alleged gangster.

Kalmadi wants to attend Parliament, to move HC

Kalmadi wants to attend Parliament, to move HC

Rediff.com28 Jul 2011

Congress Member of Parliament and sacked Commonwealth Games Organising Committee chief Suresh Kalmadi on Thursday withdrew his plea seeking permission to attend the Monsoon Session of Parliament from the trial court, saying he will approach the Delhi high court for the same. Special Central Bureau of India Judge Talwant Singh accepted Kalmadi's submission that the high court was the appropriate forum to decide his plea for custody parole to attend Parliament.

Rana Kapoor's properties may soon be attached by ED

Rana Kapoor's properties may soon be attached by ED

Rediff.com14 Mar 2020

The properties overseas include two luxury hotels - one in New York and one in London - two residential apartments in London valued at 15 million each, and a yacht stationed in the UK. In India, Kapoor's six bungalows in Delhi's upscale localities, including Jor Bagh, Hauz Khas, and Kautilya Marg, were also identified.

Facebook's lobbying practices in India may be probed before election

Facebook's lobbying practices in India may be probed before election

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

The parliamentary committee on IT has recently been in the news for asking global representatives of Twitter, Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram to present their views on misuse of social media platforms and its impact on citizens.

CBI quizzes top real estate tycoon

CBI quizzes top real estate tycoon

Rediff.com25 Nov 2010

Shahid U Balwa, one of the promoters of the leading real estate company, DB Realty, as well as the controversial Swan Telecom (now Etilisat DB Telecom), has been questioned by the Central Bureau of Investigation.

Swiss accounts of Nirav Modi, sister worth Rs 280 crore seized

Swiss accounts of Nirav Modi, sister worth Rs 280 crore seized

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

Official sources said while the accounts of Nirav Modi, the diamantaire under arrest in this case in London, have deposits of $3,74,11,596 (Rs 258 crore) while the accounts in the name of his sister Purvi Modi has deposits of 27,38,136 (Rs 24 crore).

'5 per cent': Chidambaram mocks govt over GDP data

'5 per cent': Chidambaram mocks govt over GDP data

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

Chidambaram was remanded to two more days of CBI custody in the INX Media corruption case.

CBI makes Rs 135 cr link between BCCI chief and Jagan Reddy

CBI makes Rs 135 cr link between BCCI chief and Jagan Reddy

Rediff.com8 Jun 2012

Investments reportedly worth a whopping Rs 135 crore may be the link between BCCI chief N Srinivasan and YSR Congress chief Jagan Reddy, says Vicky Nanjappa

War room leak: Extradition hearing of Shankaran deferred

War room leak: Extradition hearing of Shankaran deferred

Rediff.com6 Jun 2012

A British court has deferred the hearing in the extradition case of Naval War Room leak accused Ravi Shankaran till October.

Blow to BJP as Nitish backs new CBI chief's appointment

Blow to BJP as Nitish backs new CBI chief's appointment

Rediff.com26 Nov 2012

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar differed with his old ally the Bharatiya Janata Party on the appointment of Ranjit Sinha as the new Central Bureau of Investigation director saying that he has no objection over the appointment.

Yogi pitches for special task force in Ayodhya in 100 days, women commandos

Yogi pitches for special task force in Ayodhya in 100 days, women commandos

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday directed officials to speed up setting up of a commando training centre in Rampur and also form a skilled team of women commandos.

No terror threat to World Cup: Interpol

No terror threat to World Cup: Interpol

Rediff.com29 Mar 2011

Interpol, the world police organisation, conveyed to India on Monday that there was no threat to the ongoing Cricket World Cup and media reports in this regard were "absolutely wrong".

Bank fraud: ED registers money laundering case against ABG Shipyard

Bank fraud: ED registers money laundering case against ABG Shipyard

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

The action comes days after the CBI registered an FIR in the country's biggest alleged bank loan fraud case till date.

CBI boss loses race for Interpol secretary general's post

CBI boss loses race for Interpol secretary general's post

Rediff.com18 Jun 2014

India has lost the race for the post of Interpol secretary general with its executive committee appointing Germany's Juergen Stock as the successor to incumbent Ronald K Noble of the United States.

UK court hears arguments for Shankaran extradition

UK court hears arguments for Shankaran extradition

Rediff.com11 Oct 2011

A Westminster magistrate court on Monday heard further arguments on India's plea for extradition of Ravi Shankaran, the main accused in the naval war room leak case. The arguments remained inconclusive.

Government Cracks Down On FCI Racket

Government Cracks Down On FCI Racket

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

'The corruption charges in FCI are not the first and won't be the last.'

Court defers hearing against Bhopal verdict

Court defers hearing against Bhopal verdict

Rediff.com30 Jun 2010

A Bhopal sessions court adjourned hearing on the petition challenging the trial court's verdict awarding 2 years' imprisonment to seven Union Carbide executives, including its former India Chairman Keshub Mahindra, in Bhopal gas tragedy case. District and Sessions Court Judge Subhash Kakde will hear the submissions on Wednesday.

Modi govt's first decision: SIT to probe black money

Modi govt's first decision: SIT to probe black money

Rediff.com27 May 2014

After assuming office, the Narendra Modi government on Monday constituted a Special Investigative Team to unearth black money.

Withdraw LOC against Aakar Patel: Court to CBI

Withdraw LOC against Aakar Patel: Court to CBI

Rediff.com16 Apr 2022

The court set aside the direction issued to the CBI director to make a written apology to Patel for the agency's action against him.

The Strange Death Of India's Pen King

The Strange Death Of India's Pen King

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

If there is a morality tale here, it is that debt and death spare no king.

Birbhum killings have 'nationwide ramifications', says HC, orders CBI probe

Birbhum killings have 'nationwide ramifications', says HC, orders CBI probe

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

Eight people -- all women and children -- were beaten and burnt alive by a mob on Tuesday.

No disciplinary action against Kerala CM: CPM

No disciplinary action against Kerala CM: CPM

Rediff.com17 Jan 2011

The Communist Party of India-Marxist on Monday dismissed reports that it had decided to initiate disciplinary action against Kerala Chief Minister V S Achuthanandan for approaching the Centre for a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into the lottery issue without taking the party leadership into confidence.

Action against Verma without consulting selection panel: Kharge to PM

Action against Verma without consulting selection panel: Kharge to PM

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

Kharge was part of a three-member panel headed by Modi that had selected Verma last year to head the CBI.

HC clash rocks Tamil Nadu assembly

HC clash rocks Tamil Nadu assembly

Rediff.com20 Feb 2009

The entire opposition evicted from Tamil Nadu Assembly following uproar on the issue of lawyers-police clash in Madras High Court.

9,000 phones, 500 emails intercepted each month under UPA: RTI

9,000 phones, 500 emails intercepted each month under UPA: RTI

Rediff.com22 Dec 2018

The RTI reply also stated that the interception of communication was being carried out in accordance with the Telegraph Act of 1885 and Telegraph (Amendment) Rule of 2007, a clause that finds a mention in the clarification issued by the government over the December 20 order.

SC verdict in 2G case likely to be challenged: Digvijay

SC verdict in 2G case likely to be challenged: Digvijay

Rediff.com3 Feb 2012

The Supreme Court judgment cancelling the licences of telecom companies in the 2G spectrum allocation case is likely to be challenged by way of a review petition, All India Congress Committee General Secretary Digvijay Singh said in Hyderabad on Friday.

Purulia arms case: Davy can't be extradited

Purulia arms case: Davy can't be extradited

Rediff.com30 Jun 2011

Danish citizen Kim Davy cannot be extradited to India to face trial for his alleged involvement in the sensational dropping of arms in Purulia in 1995 with the High Court in Denmark on Thursday rejecting a plea by the government there.

All parties in UP patronised Neera Yadav

All parties in UP patronised Neera Yadav

Rediff.com7 Dec 2010

Controversial IAS officer and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Secretary Neera Yadav , who was on Tuesday, convicted by a special Central Bureau of Investigation court and arrested in Ghaziabad on account of her involvement in the NOIDA land scam had always received the patronage of successive chief ministers of India's most populous state.

Raju's trial: A bigger story than Satyam scam?

Raju's trial: A bigger story than Satyam scam?

Rediff.com14 Apr 2010

Custody and probe still on after 15 months, 800 witnesses, 160,000 pages of evidence so far.

Abu Salem's extradition: Portugal's SC rejects CBI plea

Abu Salem's extradition: Portugal's SC rejects CBI plea

Rediff.com17 Jan 2012

Portugal's Supreme Court has rejected a Central Bureau of Investigation appeal against a lower court decision which had held that rules have been breached on extradition of underworld don Abu Salem by slapping of new charges that attract death penalty.

No recall, only review: Centre on 'wanted' list

No recall, only review: Centre on 'wanted' list

Rediff.com20 May 2011

The government on Friday ruled out recalling the '50 most wanted' list given to Pakistan after two more fugitives figuring in it were traced in India, but said the document is being reviewed. "The entire list is being reviewed. We have no plan to recall the list from Pakistan," U K Bansal, secretary, internal security in the home ministry told reporters."The responsibility has been fixed as it is a matter of internal importance. The issue is being probed," he said.