News for 'Central Bureau of India'

Death threats to Jaya: DMK govt seeks CBI probe

Death threats to Jaya: DMK govt seeks CBI probe

Rediff.com28 Sep 2010

Buckling under pressure from the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, the Tamil Nadu government on Tuesday decided to hand over to the Central Bureau of Investigation five cases regarding repeated death threats issued to its party chief Jayalalithaa. The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam government's decision comes a day after an AIADMK delegation made yet another representation to the chief secretary and home secretary demanding a CBI probe into the threats.

CBI hands over 2G file to Subramanian Swamy

CBI hands over 2G file to Subramanian Swamy

Rediff.com17 Nov 2011

The Central Bureau of India on Thursday handed over a file pertaining to the lock-in period relating to 2G spectrum allocation to Janata Party Chief Subramanian Swamy following a court order.

CBI officer to visit Dubai for 'Koda aide'

CBI officer to visit Dubai for 'Koda aide'

Rediff.com12 May 2012

"Sanjay Choudhary is in Dubai now. It appears he was arrested and secured bail there. We will send an officer to Dubai to tie-up with Dubai police and get details as to how to bring him to India," CBI's senior most official said in Ranchi.

Probe into trusts: Does Modi plan to arrest Rahul?

Probe into trusts: Does Modi plan to arrest Rahul?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

'Harassment' is the objective, not detention.

2G scam: 'Raja ignored PMO's advice'

2G scam: 'Raja ignored PMO's advice'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2011

Former Telecom Minister A Raja ignored the advice of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh that the availability of 2G spectrum be assessed before the grant of licences, Central Bureau of India said on Saturday in its first chargesheet filed before a special court in New Delhi.

Rs 200 crore travelled to Kalaignar TV: CBI

Rs 200 crore travelled to Kalaignar TV: CBI

Rediff.com2 Apr 2011

The Central Bureau of India on Saturday told a special court in New Delhi that Rs 200 crore connected with 2G spectrum allocation scam has travelled from a partnership firm of Shahid Usman Balwa to Kalaignar TV Pvt Ltd whose owners include Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi's wife Dayaluamma.

2G: Chargesheet against Raja by Tuesday, says CBI

2G: Chargesheet against Raja by Tuesday, says CBI

Rediff.com27 Mar 2011

The Central Bureau of Investigation will file this week its first chargesheet into the 2G spectrum scam against former telecom minister A Raja and some of his close aides besides a couple of real estate companies for allegedly defrauding the exchequer and entering into a criminal conspiracy in securing the telecom licenses.

West Bengal's power to withhold consent to CBI not absolute: Centre to SC

West Bengal's power to withhold consent to CBI not absolute: Centre to SC

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

The Centre has told the Supreme Court that West Bengal's power to withhold consent to the Central Bureau of Investigation is not absolute and the probe agency is entitled to carry out investigations that are being carried out against Central government employees or have a pan-India impact.

Sri Lanka Cricket official arrested; Ranatunga seeks India's help

Sri Lanka Cricket official arrested; Ranatunga seeks India's help

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

Sri Lanka Cricket, currently fighting the menace of deep-rooted corruption, was dealt a blow after its Chief Financial Officer was arrested for alleged financial fraud, police said on Monday.

We will see: SC on PIL seeking urgent hearing into govt's computer surveillance order

We will see: SC on PIL seeking urgent hearing into govt's computer surveillance order

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

The Supreme Court said on Thursday that it will hear "as and when required" a public interest litigation challenging the government's notification authorising 10 central agencies to intercept, monitor and decrypt any computer system.

Adarsh soc moves HC over de-freezing of accounts

Adarsh soc moves HC over de-freezing of accounts

Rediff.com1 Mar 2011

The controversial Adarsh Society in South Mumbai on Tuesday moved the Bombay high court seeking de-freezing of its two bank accounts.

Verdict on plea to end Quattrocchi case deferred

Verdict on plea to end Quattrocchi case deferred

Rediff.com21 Feb 2011

The CBI had, in October 2009, sought permission of the court to withdraw the case against Quattrocchi, saying that his continued prosecution was "unjustified" in the light of various factors including the agency's failed attempts to extradite him.

Rajan says India must avoid 'layers' of checks

Rajan says India must avoid 'layers' of checks

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

India needed more specialists within government

No anomaly detected in bribe case yet: LIC

No anomaly detected in bribe case yet: LIC

Rediff.com7 Feb 2011

Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) of India, which is conducting an internal probe into the bribe-for-loan scam that surfaced at LIC Housing Finance (LICHF) in November, has not detected any aberration as yet.

Setting a new agenda for Bhopal

Setting a new agenda for Bhopal

Rediff.com16 Jun 2010

A nation angered may spur the the Bhopal gas victims in their seemingly endless battle to get justce, writes Sheela Bhatt.

SC slams Sibal, asks him to behave responsibly

SC slams Sibal, asks him to behave responsibly

Rediff.com21 Jan 2011

The Supreme Court on Friday severely criticised Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal for making statements undermining the Comptroller and Auditor General of India's report on the 2G spectrum scam and asked him to behave with some sense of responsibility.

Odisha train mishap: Railways seeks CBI probe, here's why

Odisha train mishap: Railways seeks CBI probe, here's why

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

Railway officials also indicated that possible 'sabotage' and tampering with the electronic interlocking system, which detects the presence of trains, led to the Friday accident.

'The CBI must be made independent'

'The CBI must be made independent'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2011

In a freewheeling chat with Rediff.com readers former CBI director and author Joginder Singh talks about issues haunting the probe agency, the challenges it faces and its limitations.

How ISI masterminds fake currency racket

How ISI masterminds fake currency racket

Rediff.com8 Sep 2009

Vicky Nanjappa reveals how thieves working for Pakistan's ISI stole the template for Rs 500 and 1,000 currency notes, to improve the quality of fake currency being printed across the border.

Wasnik's fracas leaves Congress red-faced

Wasnik's fracas leaves Congress red-faced

Rediff.com23 Dec 2010

All India Congress Committee general secretary Mukul Wasnik's face off with the Bihar Congress delegates has turned ugly with senior leaders alleging that Wasnik, reportedly, hit senior party worker Shashi Kant Tewari, an old timer of the party.

Adarsh: CBI opposes plea for defreezing accounts

Adarsh: CBI opposes plea for defreezing accounts

Rediff.com19 Jul 2011

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Tuesday opposed a petition filed by controversial Adarsh Housing Society seeking defreezing of its bank accounts, saying that the money could be part of "ill-gotten and benami" wealth.

Why the usual terror suspects always get away

Why the usual terror suspects always get away

Rediff.com16 Jul 2011

After every terror attack in the last three years, names of the usual suspects crop up -- Riyaz Bhatkal, Iqbal Bhatkal, Abdus Subhan alias Tauqeer. This is followed by the information that these men are hiding in a Gulf nation or in Pakistan, and extraditing them to India will not be possible.Riyaz Bhatkal started off as a common thief but is considered a dangerous terrorist today. Ironically, he doesn't feature in the CBI's list of most wanted terrorists.

CBI raids Radia, Raja's friends; claims breakthough

CBI raids Radia, Raja's friends; claims breakthough

Rediff.com15 Dec 2010

In a crackdown as part of the 2G spectrum scam probe, the Central Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday searched 34 offices and residences of corporate lobbyist Niira Radia, former Telecom Regulatory Authority of India chairman Pradip Baijal, siblings of ex-Telecom Minister A Raja and an NGO linked to Dravida Munnettra Kazhagam member of Parliament Kanimozhi.

Post hacking, why CBI website is still inoperative

Post hacking, why CBI website is still inoperative

Rediff.com9 Dec 2010

The official website of the Central Bureau of Investigation, which was recently hacked by unknown persons calling themselves 'Pakistani Cyber Army,' remains inoperative even after one week.

CPI slams govt for exempting CBI from RTI purview

CPI slams govt for exempting CBI from RTI purview

Rediff.com23 Jun 2011

Criticising the government for exempting the Central Bureau of Investigation from the purview of the Right to Information Act, Communist Party of India General Secretary A B Bardhan on Thursday accused the Centre of putting a veil of secrecy on its 'wrongdoings'.

Hawala operator arrested in K'taka, Rs 5.70 crore in new currency seized

Hawala operator arrested in K'taka, Rs 5.70 crore in new currency seized

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

The agency sources said that the CBI has registered a case against officials of four banks -- State Bank of India, State Bank of Mysore, ICICI Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank.

Xi, Sharif listening, Modi says must condemn countries backing terror

Xi, Sharif listening, Modi says must condemn countries backing terror

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

In his opening remarks at the virtual summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), Modi also said that some countries use cross-border terrorism as an instrument of their policy and the grouping must not hesitate to criticise them.

Former CBI chief against agency working under Lokpal

Former CBI chief against agency working under Lokpal

Rediff.com20 Dec 2011

According to former CBI director Joginder Singh, it would be meaningless to bring the agency under the ambit of the Lokpal, says Vicky Nanjappa

Yogendra Pal appointed ICC Anti-Corruption chief

Yogendra Pal appointed ICC Anti-Corruption chief

Rediff.com1 Jun 2011

The ICC on Wednesday appointed India's Yogendra Pal Singh, a former joint-director with the Central Bureau of Investigation, as head of its Anti-Corruption and Security Unit (ACSU). Singh, 55, takes over from another Indian, Ravi Sawani, who is retiring after holding the post since November 2007.

Are there enough blood banks in your state?

Are there enough blood banks in your state?

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

A map showing the number of blood banks per 1 crore population in each state of India.

JNU, DU professors among 8 booked for cheating

JNU, DU professors among 8 booked for cheating

Rediff.com5 Feb 2010

The case was registered on the allegation that the accused, while working as public servants in 2008, abused their official positions and entered into criminal conspiracy with the president of a Jaipur-based society to cheat the AICTE in the matter of granting recognition to the college at a village on the basis of false documents, a CBI spokesperson said in a statement.

FinMin backs Sebi demand to access phone call data

FinMin backs Sebi demand to access phone call data

Rediff.com13 May 2009

Move aimed at strengthening Sebi's powers to investigate market-related offences.

CBI: No evidence against govt in arms case

CBI: No evidence against govt in arms case

Rediff.com29 Apr 2011

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Friday said there was no evidence linking any Indian politician or government agency with the Purulia arms drop case of 1995, dismissing claims of accused Kim Davy that the clandestine work was carried out by "political forces" at the Centre to destabilise the Left front Government of West Bengal.

Why Did Supreme Court Strengthen UAPA?

Why Did Supreme Court Strengthen UAPA?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

Reversing the burden of evidence means that the principle of innocent until proven guilty does not apply. It is exactly the opposite: Guilty as charged, until you can convince the judges of the contrary, points out Shekhar Gupta.

Meet N V Ramana, India's next Chief Justice

Meet N V Ramana, India's next Chief Justice

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

'There is no doubt that he commands respect. He's on the ball.'

Sebi asks bourses to save records till probe ends

Sebi asks bourses to save records till probe ends

Rediff.com9 Dec 2009

The regulator said enforcement agencies like the Central Bureau of Investigation, police and the crime branch collect copy of the documents during the course of the investigation but original records, either in physical or electronic form, are required at the time of the trial, Sebi said.

Bhopal case: CBI wants punishment enhanced

Bhopal case: CBI wants punishment enhanced

Rediff.com27 Jul 2010

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Tuesday filed an appeal in the sessions court in Bhopal, seeking enhancement of the light punishment of two years of imprisonment awarded to convicts, including the then Union Carbide of India Ltd Chairman Keshub Mahindra, in the Bhopal gas tragedy case.

'This case is a turning point for Modi'

'This case is a turning point for Modi'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2010

'I find it shocking that no action has been taken by the state government against him. I find it shocking that he continues to be the home minister of Gujarat.' Gujarat Congress spokesman Arjun Modhwadia on the Amit Shah case.

Decide on Pinarayi prosecution by CBI: HC

Decide on Pinarayi prosecution by CBI: HC

Rediff.com12 Feb 2009

Turning the heat on senior Communist Party of India-Marxist leader Pinarayi Vijayan, the Kerala High Court on Thursday asked the Left Front government to act independently without 'political compulsions' while deciding on the Central Bureau of Investigations plea to prosecute him in the SNC-Lavalin graft case.

Man who took on the Reddy brothers elated

Man who took on the Reddy brothers elated

Rediff.com5 Sep 2011

Tapal Ganesh is a well-know name in the mining circles in Bellary. He is one of the first men to have taken on the mighty Reddy brothers single-handedly and life has not been easy for him since then.