News for 'Crime Investigation Department'

India made max requests to foreign financial intel agencies in '18-'19

India made max requests to foreign financial intel agencies in '18-'19

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), the federal economic snoop agency under the Union finance ministry, sent 289 legal requests to its counterparts across the globe during 2018-19 as compared to 177 in 2017-18 and 138 in 2016-17.

8 Indians among 290 killed in Easter blasts in Lanka

8 Indians among 290 killed in Easter blasts in Lanka

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

-- Seven suicide bombers believed to be members of an Islamist extremist group carried out the series of explosions. -- Police have so far arrested 24 people - mostly members of an Islamist extremist group - in connection with the blasts

'Why was Waze Param Bir Singh's blue eyed boy?'

'Why was Waze Param Bir Singh's blue eyed boy?'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

'Singh is complaining that politicians are summoning Waze after bypassing him.' 'But Singh is himself undermining the hierarchy within his force by interacting directly with Waze.'

We need Modi the Thanedar, not Chowkidar

We need Modi the Thanedar, not Chowkidar

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

I am not sure if Modi can ever act as a chowkidar, even if he wants to. But he can surely act as a thanedar, by ensuring a fast resolution of corruption cases once they come to light. Exemplary action is easier and will burnish his anti-corruption image, argues Debashis Basu.

CBI busts call centre fraud run by US citizen

CBI busts call centre fraud run by US citizen

Rediff.com17 Oct 2020

The fraud was operated from call centres in India to defraud hundreds of elderly and vulnerable people in the US, CBI officials said.

Police chief's son arrested for assault on 71-year-old Sikh man

Police chief's son arrested for assault on 71-year-old Sikh man

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

McAllister, the son of Union City Police Chief Darryl McAllister, and the juvenile have been charged with attempted robbery, elder abuse and assault with a deadly weapon.

PCB lawyer sues Akhtar for defamation

PCB lawyer sues Akhtar for defamation

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

Rizvi, the long serving legal advisor of the board, made it clear he had initiated defamation and criminal proceedings against Akhtar and also lodged a complaint with the Federal Investigation Agency under its cyber crime laws.

So who was orchestrating the Haryana mayhem and why?

So who was orchestrating the Haryana mayhem and why?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2016

Current events in Haryana have set the state back 20 years. But this is just the beginning. Let's play a game. Let's try figuring out how much further the state can slide.

Gurugram school boy murder: Principal suspended; CBSE forms inquiry panel

Gurugram school boy murder: Principal suspended; CBSE forms inquiry panel

Rediff.com9 Sep 2017

The school management also removed all the security staffs.

Dubai court orders Michel's extradition in VVIP chopper case: Report

Dubai court orders Michel's extradition in VVIP chopper case: Report

Rediff.com19 Nov 2018

The ED, in its chargesheet filed against Michel in June 2016, had alleged that he received 30 million (about Rs 225 crore) from AgustaWestland.

Undisclosed incomes of Rs 3,651 cr detected after note ban

Undisclosed incomes of Rs 3,651 cr detected after note ban

Rediff.com24 Dec 2016

The department has found that Rs 100 crore were deposited in 500 Jan Dhan accounts in the banks in western Madhya Pradesh post-demonetisation.

Police apprehend 2 men carrying Rs 27 lakh new notes

Police apprehend 2 men carrying Rs 27 lakh new notes

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

On a tip-off from intelligence agencies, the Crime Branch team apprehended Ajit Pal Singh and Rajender Singh on Thursday evening, said a senior police officer.

2022 World Cup in Qatar faces fresh bribe allegations

2022 World Cup in Qatar faces fresh bribe allegations

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

The 2022 World Cup in Qatar, the only major scheduled football event left unchanged after this year's calendar was wrecked by the coronavirus, has become the focus of fresh FIFA corruption allegations after the release of a new US Department of Justice indictment. According to the prosecutors, representatives working for Russia and Qatar bribed FIFA executive committee officials to swing votes in the crucial decision of world football's governing body.

People with 'Kashmir-centric mindset' term our stir communal: Jammu lawyers

People with 'Kashmir-centric mindset' term our stir communal: Jammu lawyers

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

He said the BAJ had told the media repeatedly that Wednesday's bandh was not on the Kathua rape-and-murder issue as the case is in court now.

Vanzara returns home after 9 yrs, announces entry into public life

Vanzara returns home after 9 yrs, announces entry into public life

Rediff.com8 Apr 2016

Retired Indian Police Service officer D G Vanzara, who is out on bail in Ishrat Jahan alleged fake encounter case, on Friday returned home after nine years and announced that he will enter public life.

Sikh man called 'terrorist' by NY driver who ran truck over him

Sikh man called 'terrorist' by NY driver who ran truck over him

Rediff.com6 Aug 2014

A Sikh man, critically injured after being hit by a truck, was called a "terrorist" by the attacker, victim's wife said, demanding justice for him and terming the assault as an attack on her community.

Tiger Woods will not face charges in car crash

Tiger Woods will not face charges in car crash

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

'This remains an accident and an accident is not a crime. They do happen, unfortunately.'

Mid-Day journalist Jyotirmoy Dey cremated

Mid-Day journalist Jyotirmoy Dey cremated

Rediff.com12 Jun 2011

Maharashtra Public Works Department Minister Chhagan Bhujbal and a large number of media persons had turned up to pay their last respects to the senior journalist.

Bribery case: Kamat faces fresh charge, Alemao denied bail

Bribery case: Kamat faces fresh charge, Alemao denied bail

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

Former Goa chief minister Digambar Kamat has now been charged with disappearance of evidence in Louis Berger bribery case in addition to various sections of Prevention of Corruption of Act and IPC.

Ranaghat rape/robbery: CID focus on Bangladeshi gang

Ranaghat rape/robbery: CID focus on Bangladeshi gang

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

While Christians in Ranaghat insist that ghar wapsi was behind the robbery and rape of a nun at a local convent, the West Bengal CID believes a gang of Bangladeshis was behind the robbery and rape.

This case shows India's shoddy terror handling

This case shows India's shoddy terror handling

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

The investigation into the blasts at Dilsukhnagar in Hyderabad on February 21, 2013 that killed 19 people is today a case study about the pathetic state of affairs with regard to handling of terrorism cases in India

Trump is setting the stage to grab power

Trump is setting the stage to grab power

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

If push comes to shove, Trump is probably planning to order the US army to clear his path for a second term. What if the armed forces refuse to obey their commander-in-chief?, asks Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Trump 'didn't conspire with Russia' in 2016 polls: US attorney general

Trump 'didn't conspire with Russia' in 2016 polls: US attorney general

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

'While this (Mueller's) report does not conclude that the president committed a crime, it also does not exonerate him" and sets out evidence on "both sides of the question'

Finally, Trump condemns 'racially motivated' Kansas shooting

Finally, Trump condemns 'racially motivated' Kansas shooting

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

"Recent threats targeting Jewish Community Centers and vandalism of Jewish cemeteries, as well as last week's shooting in Kansas City, remind us that while we may be a nation divided on policies, we are a country that stands united in condemning hate and evil in all its forms," Trump said in his address to the joint session of US Congress.

In Louis Berger bribery case, former Goa CM says he's innocent

In Louis Berger bribery case, former Goa CM says he's innocent

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

Digambar Kamat has been summoned by the Crime Branch to appear before it on Wednesday in connection with the case.

Berger bribery case: Alemao arrested, ex-CM Kamat next on police radar

Berger bribery case: Alemao arrested, ex-CM Kamat next on police radar

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

Former Public Works Department Minister Churchill Alemao has been arrested in connection with the Louis Berger bribery case by Goa police which is closing in on former chief minister Digambar Kamat and preparing to oppose his anticipatory bail plea.

Deadly gun battle kills 6, including 1 cop in New Jersey

Deadly gun battle kills 6, including 1 cop in New Jersey

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

Six people, including a police officer and three bystanders are dead after a furious gun battle that filled the streets of Jersey City, New Jersey, with the sound of heavy gunfire for about an hour on Tuesday

4 Sikhs among 8 killed in FedEx facility mass shooting in US

4 Sikhs among 8 killed in FedEx facility mass shooting in US

Rediff.com17 Apr 2021

About 90 per cent of the workers at this delivery service facility are said to be Indian-Americans, mostly from the Sikh community.

Mueller probe found 'no evidence' of Trump's collusion with Russia: AG

Mueller probe found 'no evidence' of Trump's collusion with Russia: AG

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

He, however, said the Russian government sought to interfere in US election process.

These dogs aren't just just man's best friends...

These dogs aren't just just man's best friends...

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

Dog squads are sniffing out poachers and busting their plans. Geetanjali Krishna tells us more about these canine crusaders.

Aus: Racist e-mails in circulation among cops

Aus: Racist e-mails in circulation among cops

Rediff.com25 Mar 2010

Widespread racist e-mails have been found to be in circulation within the ranks of the Victorian police, already battling allegations of being slow to curb rising hate crimes against Indians.

I-T raids on Anurag Kashyap, Taapsee in 'tax evasion' probe

I-T raids on Anurag Kashyap, Taapsee in 'tax evasion' probe

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

The Income Tax Department on Wednesday raided the homes and offices of Bollywood actor Taapsee Pannu and filmmaker Anurag Kashyap as well as his partners who launched the now shuttered production house Phantom Films, officials said.

There are Wazes in every police force

There are Wazes in every police force

Rediff.com13 Apr 2021

'What this incident must do is provide a renewed impetus to urgently bring in police reforms; changes that will ensure that political patronage and extraneous pressure are reduced to a minimum and allow the police to function independently and honestly,' argues Vivek Gumaste.

Call centre scam kingpin fled to Gulf during police raid

Call centre scam kingpin fled to Gulf during police raid

Rediff.com23 Oct 2016

During the interrogation of arrested directors, police got the name of Sagar alias Shaggy. However, by that time, Shaggy had left the country on October 5 before police could catch him.

Ex-Goa CM Digambar Kamat granted anticipatory bail in Berger case

Ex-Goa CM Digambar Kamat granted anticipatory bail in Berger case

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

Goa's former Chief Minister Digambar Kamat was asked to furnish a surety of Rs 1 lakh.

SC asks Param Bir to approach HC; says matter 'quite serious'

SC asks Param Bir to approach HC; says matter 'quite serious'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

The Supreme Court on Wednesday termed as 'quite serious' the matter in which former Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh has filed a plea against Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh, but asked the Indian Police Service officer to approach the Bombay high court with his grievances.

Al-Badr terrorist among 4 killed in J-K encounter

Al-Badr terrorist among 4 killed in J-K encounter

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

Four terrorists were killed on Friday in an encounter with security forces, while another surrendered in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said.

Una incident: Ruckus in Gujarat assembly, 50 Congress MLAs suspended

Una incident: Ruckus in Gujarat assembly, 50 Congress MLAs suspended

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

Congress demanded a judicial inquiry by a sitting high court judge.

70 call centre workers in Mumbai held for duping US citizens

70 call centre workers in Mumbai held for duping US citizens

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

The staffers posed as US Internal Revenue Service department officials, making a daily turnover of Rs 1.5 crore.

Vet rape: AIIMS team to conduct 2nd autopsy on 4 accused

Vet rape: AIIMS team to conduct 2nd autopsy on 4 accused

Rediff.com22 Dec 2019

The Telangana high court had directed authorities to conduct a second post-mortem on the bodies of the four accused.