News for 'Central Investigation Department'

I-T seizes over Rs 135 cr cash, jewellery from Sahara group

I-T seizes over Rs 135 cr cash, jewellery from Sahara group

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

The agency had received intelligence inputs that a huge amount of "unaccounted" cash is lying at the groups properties at Delhi and Noida.

HC orders CID probe against Tapas Pal for 'shoot and rape' comment

HC orders CID probe against Tapas Pal for 'shoot and rape' comment

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

The Calcutta high court on Thursday ordered the lodging of an FIR and a Central Crime Investigation Department probe into Trinamool Congress MP Tapas Pal's alleged "shoot and rape" remarks against opposition party supporters and women.

Post office staff swindles Rs 96 cr of public money in saving schemes: CAG

Post office staff swindles Rs 96 cr of public money in saving schemes: CAG

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

The staff at post offices misappropriated Rs 95.62 crore of public money between November 2002 and September 2021, the Comptroller and Auditor General has said. The money may seem small but it is what common citizen invested in post office savings, the oldest and the largest banking system in the country. The system serves the investment needs of urban and rural clients through schemes such as savings bank, recurring deposits, time deposits, national savings certificates, kisan vikas patras, public provident fund, monthly income account scheme, sukanya samriddhi accounts and senior citizens savings scheme.

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.

Mock security drill with NSG jawans conducted at RSS HQ

Mock security drill with NSG jawans conducted at RSS HQ

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

A simulated security scare situation was created wherein four "terrorists" entered the RSS building, the official said late night.

Retired HC judge to probe Bhopal jailbreak, encounter

Retired HC judge to probe Bhopal jailbreak, encounter

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

The Pandey panel has been directed to probe the 'circumstances in which the SIMI members escaped from the prison and the officials responsible for it'.

'Love jihad': SIT finds criminal angle in some cases, but no conspiracy

'Love jihad': SIT finds criminal angle in some cases, but no conspiracy

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

"Eleven people have been sent to jail. In three cases the girls were not minor, they said that they are in a relationship with boys of other religions of their own free will," Mohit Agarwal, Inspector General, Kanpur Range told reporters.

CBI books Sisodia in excise case after day-long raid

CBI books Sisodia in excise case after day-long raid

Rediff.com19 Aug 2022

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday raided the home of Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia and 30 other locations in connection with alleged corruption in the implementation of the Delhi Excise Policy.

GST fraud probe into BharatPe finds deals with non-existent vendors

GST fraud probe into BharatPe finds deals with non-existent vendors

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

An audit conducted by professional services firm Alvarez and Marsal confirms fintech firm's dealings with fake or non-existent vendors.

HC raps Maha govt for refusing to share Deshmukh case papers with CBI

HC raps Maha govt for refusing to share Deshmukh case papers with CBI

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

"Now why is the state government averse? We don't have any words. Why should the state government do this?" Justice S S Shinde asked Maharashtra's senior counsel Rafiq Dada.

Mamata Going Soft On Modi Baffles All

Mamata Going Soft On Modi Baffles All

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

While the Opposition is making a belated effort to form a joint front against the BJP, Mamata's ambiguous stand has created confusion, observes Virendra Kapoor.

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.

US court approves extradition of 26/11 accused Tahawwur Rana

US court approves extradition of 26/11 accused Tahawwur Rana

Rediff.com18 May 2023

India's National Investigation Agency is probing into his role in the 26/11 attacks carried out by Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists in 2008.

Life-sized Mahatma Gandhi statue vandalised in New York

Life-sized Mahatma Gandhi statue vandalised in New York

Rediff.com5 Feb 2022

The incident took place early on Saturday, when the statue was defaced by some unknown persons, the Consulate General of India in New York said.

ED attaches assets of family, firms linked to Delhi minister Satyendar Jain

ED attaches assets of family, firms linked to Delhi minister Satyendar Jain

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

Jain, 57, is the minister for health, power, home, PWD, industries, urban development, flood, irrigation and water in the Arvind Kejriwal-led government.

Haryana woman who harboured Amritpal, aide nabbed

Haryana woman who harboured Amritpal, aide nabbed

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

Haryana Police have arrested a woman who allegedly harboured Amritpal Singh and his associate Papalpreet Singh at her home in Kurukshetra district, an indication that the pro-Khalistan preacher might have fled Punjab.

UP DGP, SSB DG and MHA Special Sec short-listed for CBI chief post

UP DGP, SSB DG and MHA Special Sec short-listed for CBI chief post

Rediff.com24 May 2021

Uttar Pradesh director general of police HC Awasthy, Sashastra Seema Bal DG Kumar Rajesh Chandra and Special Secretary Home Ministry VSK Kaumudi were short-listed for the post of Central Bureau of Investigation director.

ED's Rajeshwar Singh to retire; may contest UP polls on BJP ticket

ED's Rajeshwar Singh to retire; may contest UP polls on BJP ticket

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

A BTech and PhD in police, human rights and social justice, Singh joined the federal anti-money laundering investigations agency in 2009 on deputation from Uttar Pradesh where he was serving as a state police service officer.

Mahatma Gandhi statue vandalised in US; India demands action

Mahatma Gandhi statue vandalised in US; India demands action

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

The statue of Gandhi, which was donated by the Indian government to the city of Davis, was installed by the city council four years ago amidst protests from anti-Gandhi and anti-India organisations.

Delhi services bill: Tharoor says coercive federalism exists; Lekhi hits back

Delhi services bill: Tharoor says coercive federalism exists; Lekhi hits back

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

Tharoor argued that the proposed bill represents a "grave chapter in the history of the Indian republic, seeking to ratify an ordinance that in many ways is an assault on our democratic heritage and the spirit of federalism."

Bengal BJP leader arrested in child trafficking case

Bengal BJP leader arrested in child trafficking case

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

Four persons have been arrested so far for their alleged involvement in the case involving the trafficking of at least 17 children.

Planned after Mumbai terror attack, Modi likely to launch NATGRID soon

Planned after Mumbai terror attack, Modi likely to launch NATGRID soon

Rediff.com12 Sep 2021

"Had corona (COVID-19) not been there, the prime minister would have dedicated NATGRID to the country. I am hopeful that the prime minister will dedicate NATGRID to the country in some time," Union home minister Amit Shah said during the 51st Foundation Day event of the Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPRD) here on September 4.

'Politically, BJP is ruthless'

'Politically, BJP is ruthless'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

'The BJP think they are running an ideology machine in this country, and they have to convert everyone, from people to parties to party leaders.'

Siddaramaiah, Yeddyurappa Twitter war on Modi's charge

Siddaramaiah, Yeddyurappa Twitter war on Modi's charge

Rediff.com6 Feb 2018

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah asked Modi to "walk the talk", posing four questions, including appointing an "untainted person" as Bharatiya Janata Party's chief ministerial candidate in the state whereas Yeddyurappa tweeted with a tagline #Date2Answer asking, "Why did you quash all the powers of Lokayukta and make it a toothless body?"

Officer who headed 2G, CWG probes gets BJP ticket from Sarojini Nagar

Officer who headed 2G, CWG probes gets BJP ticket from Sarojini Nagar

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

He was permanently absorbed into the ED cadre in 2014 and has headed some high-profile investigations into the 2G spectrum allocation case, the 2010 Commonwealth Games, the money laundering cases against former Union finance minister P Chidambaram and his son Karti Chidambaram, Andhra Pradesh chief minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy and former Jharkhand chief minister Madhu Koda, the Aircel Maxis and VVIP choppers case.

AI peeing case: Pilot fraternity rallies behind airline's captain, crew

AI peeing case: Pilot fraternity rallies behind airline's captain, crew

Rediff.com8 Jan 2023

The pilot fraternity is rallying behind the crew and the captain as they believe that if any action was needed against them, it would have been taken on November 27 or immediately after the incident.

Khattar orders structural audit of Gurugram apartment; others to be examined

Khattar orders structural audit of Gurugram apartment; others to be examined

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

Khattar also asked the local administration to identify all such buildings through the town and country planning department or the residents' welfare associations and get their audits done at the builders' expense.

WHO criticises China for withholding Covid origin data

WHO criticises China for withholding Covid origin data

Rediff.com18 Mar 2023

"We continue to call on China to be transparent in sharing data and to conduct the necessary investigations and share the results. Understanding how the pandemic began remains both a moral and scientific imperative," Ghebreyesus said.

Record Rs 32,000 Crore Seized in Tax Raids

Record Rs 32,000 Crore Seized in Tax Raids

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

Since arraignment under money laundering is a tougher offence, the CBDT hopes it will also overcome its dismal score sheet to prove satisfactorily to the courts that these cases were genuine ones of tax evasion.

New rules may allow confiscation of absconder's assets

New rules may allow confiscation of absconder's assets

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

The department of economic affairs is said to be in discussions with various probe agencies, including the income tax department and the Enforcement Directorate, and bankers in drafting the final rules.

UP recommends CBI probe into Mahant Narendra Giri's death

UP recommends CBI probe into Mahant Narendra Giri's death

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

The Uttar Pradesh Police had on Tuesday constituted an 18-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the death of the seer and detained a disciple of his in Haridwar.

NCP MP's nephew under CBI lens in tuna fish scam

NCP MP's nephew under CBI lens in tuna fish scam

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

The Central Bureau of Investigation is likely to register an FIR against Abdul Razaq, nephew of a Lok Sabha member, and others in connection with the alleged swindling of public money in the purchase of tuna fish from a Lakshadweep cooperative by a Sri Lankan company represented by him, officials said on Tuesday.

Those behind Balasore train crash have been identified: Rail minister

Those behind Balasore train crash have been identified: Rail minister

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

Talking to reporters at the accident site, he said the issue is of electric point machine, a vital device for railway signalling, and electronic interlocking.

CBI, ED chiefs' tenures extended up to 5 years

CBI, ED chiefs' tenures extended up to 5 years

Rediff.com14 Nov 2021

The chiefs of the central agencies currently have a two-year tenure.

CBI to probe bribe charges by former JK guv Malik: LG Sinha

CBI to probe bribe charges by former JK guv Malik: LG Sinha

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

Malik had in October last year claimed that he was offered Rs 300 crore in bribe to clear a file each belonging to "Ambani" and an "RSS-affiliated man" during his tenure.

Satyam scam: CBI arm played crucial role in building case

Satyam scam: CBI arm played crucial role in building case

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

This is one of the major corporate frauds in the country.

'Fertiliser scam': CBI books Rajasthan CM's brother, 14 others

'Fertiliser scam': CBI books Rajasthan CM's brother, 14 others

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

The CBI has registered a case related to the alleged diversion of fertilisers meant for farmers against Agrasen Gehlot, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot's brother, and 14 others, and carried out searches at his Jodhpur home and 16 other locations in three states, officials said.

Nagaland killings: 30 soldiers chargesheeted, SIT says SOPs not followed

Nagaland killings: 30 soldiers chargesheeted, SIT says SOPs not followed

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

Investigation has revealed that the Special Force Operation team had not followed the Standard Operating Procedure and the Rules of Engagement

Jharkhand judge death: 243 suspects detained, 17 arrested

Jharkhand judge death: 243 suspects detained, 17 arrested

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

The Jharkhand government had set up a Special Investigation Team to crack the judge's death case, which triggered a nationwide outrage.

Cong seeks sacking of WFI chief, Rahul slams PM

Cong seeks sacking of WFI chief, Rahul slams PM

Rediff.com4 May 2023

The Congress on Thursday slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party-led central government over a scuffle between the Delhi Police and the wrestlers protesting at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, with Rahul Gandhi condemning such 'shameful' behaviour with sportspersons and alleging the ruling party has 'never shied away' from committing atrocities on the daughters of the country.