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Saradha scam: ED questions Railway arm officials

Saradha scam: ED questions Railway arm officials

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

Saradha Group-run Saradha Tours and Travels tied up with IRCTC for operating tourist services to different destinations.

CBI releases sketches of two suspects in Dabholkar murder

CBI releases sketches of two suspects in Dabholkar murder

Rediff.com28 May 2015

The CBI on Wednesday released sketches of two suspects in the case of murder of anti-superstition activist Narendra Dabohalkar in Pune last year.

Nagori, key conspirator in Ahmedabad blasts, remorseless after death penalty

Nagori, key conspirator in Ahmedabad blasts, remorseless after death penalty

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

Safdar Nagori, one of the 38 convicts sentenced to death in the 2008 Ahmedabad serial bomb blasts case by a Gujarat court on Friday, appeared remorseless after the sentencing for a terror act that killed 56 people, and was heard saying the Constitution does not mean anything to him.

BJP MP questioned by CBI in connection with RTI activist murder

BJP MP questioned by CBI in connection with RTI activist murder

Rediff.com5 Nov 2013

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Tuesday questioned Bharatiya Janata Party MP Dinu Bogha Solanki in connection with sensational murder of RTI activist Amit Jethwa who had filed a plea before the Gujarat high court against illegal mining in Gir forests.

Element of inducement missing in Kundra case: Court

Element of inducement missing in Kundra case: Court

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

A local court, while granting bail to businessman Raj Kundra, a key accused in a pornographic films case, noted that the element of inducement, which is the prime ingredient in cheating offences, appears to be missing from the case presented by the prosecution.

Why was Teesta's bail plea listed late, is it standard practice, SC asks Guj HC

Why was Teesta's bail plea listed late, is it standard practice, SC asks Guj HC

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

The Supreme Court on Thursday wondered why the Gujarat high court has listed the bail plea of activist Teesta Setalvad for hearing on September 19, six weeks after it sent a notice to the state government seeking a response to her application, and asked the state to inform it by 2 pm on Friday about whether such a precedent existed there.

Bitcoin scam: Bommai asks Cong to provide evidence

Bitcoin scam: Bommai asks Cong to provide evidence

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

Sharpening the attack against Congress and defending the government, three state ministers dubbed the opposition party leaders as 'experts' in creating fake news, as they challenged them to provide evidence or name those involved in the scam.

Interpol questions Chhota Rajan in final lap before deportation

Interpol questions Chhota Rajan in final lap before deportation

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

According to immigration sources, the time of Rajan's deportation will be made clear by the Interpol after they quiz him and a final clearance is issued.

SC to hear activist Teesta Setalvad's bail plea on Aug 30

SC to hear activist Teesta Setalvad's bail plea on Aug 30

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

Solicitor general Tushar Mehta, appearing for Gujarat, told a bench headed by Justice UU Lalit that a response to Setalvad's petition is ready but it requires some corrections.

SC issues notice to Guj govt on Teesta's bail plea, next hearing on Aug 25

SC issues notice to Guj govt on Teesta's bail plea, next hearing on Aug 25

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

The Supreme Court on Monday sought the Gujarat government's response on social activist Teesta Setalvad's bail plea and posted the matter for hearing on August 25.

Special CBI court allows Vanzara to return to Gujarat

Special CBI court allows Vanzara to return to Gujarat

Rediff.com2 Apr 2016

Vanzara was granted bail in the encounter case involving Jahan and three others in February last year on condition that he will not enter Gujarat.

PNB fraud: ED files chargesheet against Mehul Choksi's wife, others

PNB fraud: ED files chargesheet against Mehul Choksi's wife, others

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

The ED has filed a fresh chargesheet against absconding jeweller Mehul Choksi, his wife Priti and others under the anti-money laundering law in connection with the over Rs 13,000-crore PNB loan fraud case, officials said on Monday. This is the first prosecution complaint filed by the central agency against Choksi's wife Priti Pradyotkumar Kothari. She has been charged by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) with "helping her husband in layering of the proceeds of crime".

MHA seeks report from Rajasthan govt on charges of phone tapping

MHA seeks report from Rajasthan govt on charges of phone tapping

Rediff.com19 Jul 2020

In a communication, the ministry of home affairs told the Rajasthan chief secretary to send a report on the allegations of phone tapping, an official said. The chief secretary has been told to provide the details of the incident after two audio clips emerged, the official added.

'Kulbhushan's parents are worried but very brave'

'Kulbhushan's parents are worried but very brave'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

Kulbhushan Jadhav's friends, who have known him since childhood, recall a man tough on the outside but full of compassion inside.

CBI to probe rape case against ex-Rajasthan minister

CBI to probe rape case against ex-Rajasthan minister

Rediff.com9 Oct 2013

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday took over the probe in the rape case against former Rajasthan minister Babulal Nagar who is accused of sexually assaulting a 35-year-old woman.

Bhim Army chief sent to 14 days' judicial custody over CAA protests

Bhim Army chief sent to 14 days' judicial custody over CAA protests

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

Aazad's outfit had organised a march from Jama Masjid to Jantar Mantar on Friday against the new citizenship law, despite not having permission from police.

Param Bir declared 'proclaimed offender' in extortion case

Param Bir declared 'proclaimed offender' in extortion case

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

The crime branch of Mumbai Police, which is probing the case, had sought the proclamation, saying that the Indian Police Service officer could not be traced even after the issuance of a non-bailable warrant against him.

Ishrat case: CBI sticks to guns on role of ex-IB man

Ishrat case: CBI sticks to guns on role of ex-IB man

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

The CBI has sent a clarification to the HM reiterating its position that there was ample evidence to prosecute ex-IB man.

Sadik encounter case: Court notice to CBI on bail plea of cop

Sadik encounter case: Court notice to CBI on bail plea of cop

Rediff.com18 Mar 2014

A Central Bureau of Investigation court in Ahmedabad on Monday issued notice to the investigating agency on a bail plea filed by retired police officer I A Syed, an accused in the 2003 Sadik Jamal alleged fake encounter case.

8 Malaysian Tablighis, trying to flee India, caught at airport

8 Malaysian Tablighis, trying to flee India, caught at airport

Rediff.com5 Apr 2020

The eight Malaysian Tablighi activists were hiding in the Delhi-NCR region and they tried to take the advantage of a special flight arranged by the Malaysian high commission for their citizens stranded in India due to the coronavirus-triggered 21-day lockdown.

ED: Tahir fuelled anti-CAA protests, riots with hawala money

ED: Tahir fuelled anti-CAA protests, riots with hawala money

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

Hussain, the agency said, has been 'arrested in connection with ongoing PMLA investigation into his role in money laundering and funding of anti-CAA protests and organising riots in north-east Delhi during February, 2020'.

Sunanda death due to poisoning, doctors say in fresh report

Sunanda death due to poisoning, doctors say in fresh report

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

A team of AIIMS doctors has submitted a fresh report to police on the mysterious death of Sunanda Pushkar, wife of former Union minister Shashi Tharoor, maintaining that she died of poisoning.

26/11 case: Court issues NBW against two Pak Army officers

26/11 case: Court issues NBW against two Pak Army officers

Rediff.com3 Feb 2019

Both Major Iqbal and Major Pasha are shown as wanted accused in the charge sheet filed by the city police's crime branch in the case.

Catholic priest, nun get lifer in Sister Abhaya murder case

Catholic priest, nun get lifer in Sister Abhaya murder case

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

Special CBI Judge K Sanal Kumar awarded double life sentence to Father Thomas Kottoor and imposed a fine of Rs 6.5 lakh. Whereas the other accused in the case, Sister Sephy, was sentenced to life and a fine of Rs 5.5 lakh was slapped on her.

Install CCTVs in police stations within a month: SC to Centre, States

Install CCTVs in police stations within a month: SC to Centre, States

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

The top court had in 2020 directed installation of CCTV cameras and recording equipment at the offices of investigating agencies, including the Central Bureau of Investigation, the Enforcement Directorate and National Investigation Agency, which conduct interrogations and have the power of arrest.

CBI to file first chargesheet in Saradha scam by Oct end

CBI to file first chargesheet in Saradha scam by Oct end

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

The agency was probing aspects like criminal conspiracy, misappropriation of funds and criminal breach of trust in the Saradha episode.

Ishrat case: Decks cleared for ADGP Pandey's arrest

Ishrat case: Decks cleared for ADGP Pandey's arrest

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

A special court of the Central Bureau of Investigation in Ahmedabad on Tuesday rejected the anticipatory bail application of Additional Director General of Gujarat Police Prithvi Pal Pandey, paving the way for his arrest in the 2004 fake encounter case of Ishrat Jahan and three others.

Sharp shooter who killed 3 witnesses in Asaram cases nabbed

Sharp shooter who killed 3 witnesses in Asaram cases nabbed

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

He was allegedly involved in the killings of Asaram's personal doctor Amrut Prajapati in June 2014, his assistant-cum-cook Akhil Gupta in January 2015 and another key witness, Kripal Singh, in July 2015 in different parts of the country, said the release.

'What makes Waze so important to the powers that be?'

'What makes Waze so important to the powers that be?'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

'Every man in the hot seat needs trusted cops to grind their axe with political opponents.' 'And that's what explains Waze's importance; him investigating the fake TRP scandal, his arrest of TV journalist Arnab Goswami, and heading the investigation into the Antilia bomb scare case.'

Rs 70,000 crore black money detected so far

Rs 70,000 crore black money detected so far

Rediff.com3 Mar 2017

Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Court-appointed Special Investigative Team on black money, Justice Arijit Pasayat, said Rs 70,000 crore of black money has been unearthed so far and the sixth report on it will be submitted to the apex court in April.

Stain on Modi govt's legacy will never wash off: Cong on Bilkis case convicts

Stain on Modi govt's legacy will never wash off: Cong on Bilkis case convicts

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

Singhvi said when the release was ordered on August 15, the Modi government maintained a studied and deliberate silence on freeing the criminals, an action which has drawn legitimate criticism the world over and "exposed our system to widespread shame and ridicule".

J Dey murder case: Charges framed against Chhota Rajan

J Dey murder case: Charges framed against Chhota Rajan

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

"The court has framed charges under MCOCA against Rajan and he has pleaded innocence," said a Central Bureau of Investigation official.

Cops on lookout for 'absconding' Janardhan Reddy in a ponzi scheme case

Cops on lookout for 'absconding' Janardhan Reddy in a ponzi scheme case

Rediff.com7 Nov 2018

Reddy, a minister during the previous BJP rule, had been arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation in 2011 over alleged multi-crore illegal mining scam and granted bail three years later.

How 10,000 Mumbai cops will secure PM at Make in India event

How 10,000 Mumbai cops will secure PM at Make in India event

Rediff.com13 Feb 2016

There will be three-tiered security arrangements in view of PM's visit.

Ishrat case: Senior Gujarat IPS officer declared absconder

Ishrat case: Senior Gujarat IPS officer declared absconder

Rediff.com21 Jun 2013

A Special Central Bureau of Investigation court in Ahmedabad on Friday declared Gujarat IPS officer P P Pandey an absconder in the 2004 fake encounter case of Ishrat Jahan and three others.

Ishrat case: Senior Guj IPS officer declared absconder

Ishrat case: Senior Guj IPS officer declared absconder

Rediff.com21 Jun 2013

A special Central Bureau of Investigation court in Ahmedabad police declared Gujarat Indian Police Service officer P P Pandey an absconder in the 2004 fake encounter case of Ishrat Jahan and three others.

CBI files 2nd chargesheet in Saradha case

CBI files 2nd chargesheet in Saradha case

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

The chargesheet had been filed under sections 120b, 409 and 420 of IPC (criminal conspiracy, criminal breach of trust and cheating) and also under sections four and six of Prize, Chit and Money Circulation Schemes (Banning) Act 1978.

Over Rs 3 crore in old notes seized after raid in Delhi hotel

Over Rs 3 crore in old notes seized after raid in Delhi hotel

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

The raid was carried out at a hotel in Karol Bagh in the national capital.

Photojournalist rape case: Fifth accused arrested from Delhi

Photojournalist rape case: Fifth accused arrested from Delhi

Rediff.com25 Aug 2013

All five accused in the brutal gang rape of a young photojournalist in the city have been arrested, three days after the incident triggered outrage across the country.

Sheena Bora murder: CBI lodges FIR against Indrani, Sanjay Khanna, driver Shyam

Sheena Bora murder: CBI lodges FIR against Indrani, Sanjay Khanna, driver Shyam

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

CBI's Special Crime Branch lodged a case in the designated court against Indrani, her former husband and Sanjay Khanna and former driver Shyamvar Pinturam Rai.