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Excise policy cases: SC questions agencies over fairness of probe

Excise policy cases: SC questions agencies over fairness of probe

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

The two federal agencies came in for some sharp criticism over the "fairness" of their investigation, with the apex court observing "Sorry to see this state of affairs".

Kin seek CBI probe into death of Salman home shooting accused

Kin seek CBI probe into death of Salman home shooting accused

Rediff.com3 May 2024

He had allegedly hanged himself with a bed sheet in the toilet of the lock-up, as per the police.

14 Oppn parties move SC against 'misuse' of CBI, ED

14 Oppn parties move SC against 'misuse' of CBI, ED

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

The parties are seeking pre- and post-arrest guidelines to be followed by the central probe agencies such as the Central Bureau of Investigation and the Enforcement Directorate.

Under pressure to frame me, CBI officer committed suicide: Sisodia

Under pressure to frame me, CBI officer committed suicide: Sisodia

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

Sisodia hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying he only thinks of destabilising governments in non-BJP states by poaching MLAs.

HC cancels 2016 appointments to Bengal govt schools

HC cancels 2016 appointments to Bengal govt schools

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

The Calcutta high court on Monday declared as null and void the selection process of State Level Selection Test-2016 (SLST) in West Bengal government-sponsored and aided schools, ordering cancellation of all appointments made through it.

CBI books second-biggest poll bond buyer Megha in Rs 315-cr graft case

CBI books second-biggest poll bond buyer Megha in Rs 315-cr graft case

Rediff.com13 Apr 2024

Megha Engineering had emerged as the second-biggest buyer of electoral bonds and donated the highest amount of about Rs 586 crore to the Bharatiya Janata Party, according to the data released by the Election Commission on March 21.

When A PM Miraculously Escaped Air Crash

When A PM Miraculously Escaped Air Crash

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

Wing Commander Raveendran and flight steward Sargeant Iyer, though shaken and injured, managed to open the rear door of the aircraft and shouted for Prime Minister Morarji Desai and the passengers in the forward cabin to exit in haste since they suspected that fire would engulf the aircraft.

SC refuses interim bail to Kejriwal in CBI case

SC refuses interim bail to Kejriwal in CBI case

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to grant interim bail to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a corruption case filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in the alleged excise policy scam.

'Fool-proof' security for Bangladesh cricket team in Kanpur

'Fool-proof' security for Bangladesh cricket team in Kanpur

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

Police said a 'fool-proof' security plan has been chalked out for India and Bangladesh cricket teams which are supposed to arrive in Kanpur on Tuesday.

Mahua Moitra's troubles not over, is booked by CBI

Mahua Moitra's troubles not over, is booked by CBI

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

Acting on the directions of anti-corruption ombudsman Lokpal, the CBI on Thursday registered an FIR against former Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra in the cash-for-query case, officials said.

HC verdict on plea against acquittals in 2G case tomorrow

HC verdict on plea against acquittals in 2G case tomorrow

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

The Delhi high court will pronounce its verdict on Friday on whether to admit the Central Bureau of Investigation's (CBI) appeal challenging the acquittal of former telecom minister A Raja, firms and others in the 2G spectrum allocation 'scam' case.

CBI tells SC why it arrested Kejriwal

CBI tells SC why it arrested Kejriwal

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday defended in the Supreme Court the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, saying it was necessary as he chose to remain evasive and non-cooperative in his replies to questions about his role in the alleged excise policy scam.

Chhota Rajan gets 2nd life term for hotelier's murder

Chhota Rajan gets 2nd life term for hotelier's murder

Rediff.com30 May 2024

Shetty was shot dead by two alleged members of Rajan's gang on the hotel's first floor on May 4, 2001.

Excise policy: BRS leader Kavitha walks out of Tihar after 5 months

Excise policy: BRS leader Kavitha walks out of Tihar after 5 months

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

A bench of Justices B R Gavai and K V Viswanathan noted that Kavitha has been in custody for around five months and the probe against her by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) was complete in these cases.

Nambi was framed as a Maldivian woman spurned cop's advances: CBI

Nambi was framed as a Maldivian woman spurned cop's advances: CBI

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

The 1994 Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) espionage case, in which former space scientist Nambi Narayanan was falsely implicated, was allegedly created by a then special branch officer of Kerala police to justify his illegal detention of a Maldivian woman in India after she spurned his advances, the Central Bureau of Investigation has told a court in Thiruvananthapuram.

Rape convict Dera chief Gurmeet gets 3-week furlough again

Rape convict Dera chief Gurmeet gets 3-week furlough again

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

He has been incarcerated since 2017 in Haryana's Sunaria jail where he is serving a 20-year term for raping two women disciples at his ashram's headquarters in Sirsa.

No pre-arrest bail to accused Sam D'Souza in Cordelia bribery case

No pre-arrest bail to accused Sam D'Souza in Cordelia bribery case

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

D'Souza's anticipatory bail plea was rejected by special CBI judge S M Menjonge.

Central team probes 'radioactive' ship at Guj port

Central team probes 'radioactive' ship at Guj port

Rediff.com19 Oct 2009

A central team on Monday began a probe into allegations that a radioactive contaminated United States ship has been anchored at the Alang coast in Gujarat, even as non-governmental organisations demanded a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation into the matter.The three-member team comprising an official each from the Central Pollution Control Board, the Steel Ministry and the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board will submit its report by the end of the week.

Court extends Sisodia's judicial custody till June 2

Court extends Sisodia's judicial custody till June 2

Rediff.com12 May 2023

Special Judge M K Nagpal extended Sisodia's custody after the former Delhi deputy chief minister was produced before the court on expiry of his judicial custody.

CBI arrests Gujarat school owner over NEET-UG malpractice

CBI arrests Gujarat school owner over NEET-UG malpractice

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

With the arrest of Dixit Patel, owner of Jay Jalaram School situated near Godhra in Panchmahal district, the number of persons arrested so far- five of them were held by Gujarat Police- has gone up to six.

Don't be scared, send CBI or ED to Adani, Ambani: Rahul hits back at Modi

Don't be scared, send CBI or ED to Adani, Ambani: Rahul hits back at Modi

Rediff.com8 May 2024

Rahul Gandhi's retort to PM Modi came after the latter attacked him at an election rally saying why he has "stopped" naming Adani and Ambani in his attacks and whether he has received money from them in return.

Assam's 1994 fake encounter case settles with compensation for kin victims

Assam's 1994 fake encounter case settles with compensation for kin victims

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

Seven accused army personnel, including a major general and two colonels, escaped from any punishment even though a military court initially and a Central Bureau of Investigation inquiry found they were involved in the alleged crime.

Bengal seeks urgent hearing in SC of plea against CBI probe

Bengal seeks urgent hearing in SC of plea against CBI probe

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

The West Bengal government approached the Supreme Court for a second time on Wednesday seeking urgent listing of its petition challenging a Calcutta high court order for transferring to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) the probe into the January 5 attack on an Enforcement Directorate (ED) team in Sandeshkhali but failed to elicit prompt relief.

CBI arrests journalist in NEET-UG paper leaks case

CBI arrests journalist in NEET-UG paper leaks case

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

A special CBI court in Godhra on Saturday granted the probe agency four-day custody of Jay Jalaram School's principal Purushottam Sharma, teacher Tushar Bhatt, and middlemen Vibhor Anand and Arif Vohra, all of whom are alleged to be involved in irregularities in the May 5 NEET-UG exam in Godhra.

35 killed, 43 hurt as 62-year-old man rams car into crowd in China

35 killed, 43 hurt as 62-year-old man rams car into crowd in China

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

A 62-year-old man rammed his car into a crowd of people exercising at a sports centre in Zhuhai, China, killing 35 and injuring 43. The attacker, identified as Fan, was quickly apprehended and is currently receiving medical treatment after attempting self-harm. Police believe Fan's actions were motivated by his dissatisfaction with the property division outcome of his divorce. The incident occurred on Monday evening but was not reported by Chinese media until Tuesday evening. The event has sparked concerns and prompted authorities to strengthen security measures and investigate the incident.

Bengal CID refuses to give Shajahan Sheikh's custody to CBI

Bengal CID refuses to give Shajahan Sheikh's custody to CBI

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is likely to move the Calcutta high court on Wednesday against the West Bengal government for not handing over suspended Trinamool Congress leader Shajahan Sheikh's custody to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), a highly placed source said.

Khalistan terrorist and Nijjar aide Arsh Dalla arrested in Canada?

Khalistan terrorist and Nijjar aide Arsh Dalla arrested in Canada?

Rediff.com10 Nov 2024

The sources claimed that one of those arrested is believed to be Arsh Dalla, who is associated with the banned Khalistan Tiger Force and ran terror modules on behalf of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a designated terrorist who was killed in June last year.

Interpol returns India's red notice against SFJ founder

Interpol returns India's red notice against SFJ founder

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

The Central Bureau of Investigation, which is the national central bureau of India to liaison with the Interpol, had sent the request of National Investigation Agency seeking Red Notice against Pannun but it was returned with further queries, they said.

AIIMS to constitute medical board for examining Kejriwal over insulin row

AIIMS to constitute medical board for examining Kejriwal over insulin row

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

Kejriwal had alleged he was not being administered insulin in jail leading to "alarming" rise in his blood sugar levels.

No coercive steps against Wankhede in Sushant drugs case, says HC

No coercive steps against Wankhede in Sushant drugs case, says HC

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

The Bombay high court on Monday said no coercive steps shall be taken against IRS officer Sameer Wankhede till April 10 on notices issued to him on the NCB's preliminary inquiry over irregularities in a drugs case related to actor Sushant Singh Rajput's death.

Kejriwal to return to jail today, bail verdict put off

Kejriwal to return to jail today, bail verdict put off

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

With his three-week temporary bail for poll campaign ending, Aam Aadmi Party convener and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will be back in Tihar Jail on Sunday as a court here put off till June 5 its order on his plea seeking interim bail on medical grounds.

RG Kar protests pose unprecedented crisis for TMC

RG Kar protests pose unprecedented crisis for TMC

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

'Although there is a visible dent in TMC's urban votes, especially among women, the CPI-M and the BJP are unlikely to benefit from this'

Haryana CM seeks more central forces to curb violence

Haryana CM seeks more central forces to curb violence

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Wednesday sought four additional companies of central forces following communal clashes in the state and said a battalion of the India Reserve Battalion will also be deployed in Nuh.

Telangana HC transfers BRS MLAs poaching case to CBI

Telangana HC transfers BRS MLAs poaching case to CBI

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

The high court also quashed the SIT and the investigation carried out so far by the police.

'Draft infra norms good for industry'

'Draft infra norms good for industry'

Rediff.com29 May 2024

'Probably revised guidelines will come, and then the real picture will emerge.'

CBI to move SC against Tunda's acquittal in serial bombings case

CBI to move SC against Tunda's acquittal in serial bombings case

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

The agency officials said they are studying the judgment and an appeal would soon be filed in the Supreme Court.

Kolkata rape: SC questions Bengal govt over FIR delay, raps police

Kolkata rape: SC questions Bengal govt over FIR delay, raps police

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

Terming the rape and murder case of a medic at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital as horrific, the Supreme Court on Tuesday came down heavily on the West Bengal government over delay in filing first information report (FIR) in the matter.

Odisha accident: Safety commission submits report to railway board

Odisha accident: Safety commission submits report to railway board

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

The contents of the report could not be immediately ascertained.

HC admits CBI plea against acquittal of A Raja, 16 others in 2G scam case

HC admits CBI plea against acquittal of A Raja, 16 others in 2G scam case

Rediff.com23 Mar 2024

Admitting the Central Bureau of Investigation appeal, the high court said there are "some contradictions" in the trial court's judgment which require "deeper examination".

Even if there is 0.001% negligence...: SC on NEET row

Even if there is 0.001% negligence...: SC on NEET row

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

Observing that students have to labour hard while preparing for these examinations, the apex court said the litigation pertaining to the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (Undergraduate)-2024 examination ought not be treated as adversarial.