News for 'Department of Special Investigation'

19-yr-old student linked to Vyapam smothered, reveals autopsy

19-yr-old student linked to Vyapam smothered, reveals autopsy

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

The findings of the autopsy were suggestive of the death being "homicidal", as per the autopsy report issued on January 9, 2012.

Facing flak over Kathua, Unnao, BJP leaders assure 'justice will be done'

Facing flak over Kathua, Unnao, BJP leaders assure 'justice will be done'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh said the family of the Kathua rape victim should get justice.

Blast outside top police officer's home in Karachi

Blast outside top police officer's home in Karachi

Rediff.com19 Sep 2011

The bomber targeted the residence of Special Superintendent of Police Chaudhry Aslam of the Crime Investigation Department in the posh Defence area at 7.30 am.

HC orders CBI probe into Tuticorin police firing

HC orders CBI probe into Tuticorin police firing

Rediff.com14 Aug 2018

Among the series of questions raised were how self-loading riffles found their way out of the armoury and came to be used in the firing, how snipers were perched atop vehicles and how persons came to be shot in the face and chest.

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.

Chidambaram conspired with son, says CBI charge sheet

Chidambaram conspired with son, says CBI charge sheet

Rediff.com19 Oct 2019

The chargesheet names 14 accused, including the Congress leader's son Karti Chidambaram, Peter Mukherjea and Indrani Mukerjea.

D K Shivakumar sent to judicial custody till Oct 1

D K Shivakumar sent to judicial custody till Oct 1

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

Shivakumar, arrested on September 3 by the ED in money laundering case, was produced before the court Tuesday on the expiry of his custodial interrogation.

Black money: SC irked with Centre for not implementing orders

Black money: SC irked with Centre for not implementing orders

Rediff.com22 Apr 2014

While posting the matter on April 29, the bench asked the Solicitor General to take proper instruction from the Revenue Secretary and also respond "What prevented them (Centre) to comply with the directions."

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

Chennai:Retired army officer held for boy's murder

Chennai:Retired army officer held for boy's murder

Rediff.com10 Jul 2011

A week after the killing of a 13-year old boy in an Army premises in Chennai, the Tamil Nadu Crime Branch-Criminal Investigation Department has cracked the case with the arrest of a retired Army officer, who confessed to his involvement in the incident. The special team of the Crime Branch of CID police arrested the 58-year old Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Kandaswamy Ramraj and recovered the 0.3 mm rifle used to fire at Dilshan, who was hit by the bullet.

J-K ignored warnings over shifting Pakistan terrorists outside Kashmir

J-K ignored warnings over shifting Pakistan terrorists outside Kashmir

Rediff.com18 Feb 2018

Investigations into the escape of dreaded Lashker-e-Tayiba terrorist Mohammed Naveed Jhatt from a busy hospital has brought to the fore lapses at different stages, especially the failure of the prosecution wing of the Jammu and Kashmir Police as well as the state home department over hurriedly issuing orders for transfer of the accused to a central jail from Kathua in the Jammu region, it has emerged.

NSE wants investors' tip-off on stock market rigging

NSE wants investors' tip-off on stock market rigging

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

Such tip-offs can be provided through phone using the toll-free number or via email and they will be kept confidential, while anonymous complaints can also be submitted for further probe by the relevant departments of the exchange.

Court to fix date for Satyam verdict on June 26

Court to fix date for Satyam verdict on June 26

Rediff.com23 Jun 2014

Raju was arrested by the Crime Investigation Department of Andhra Pradesh Police two days later along with his brother.

Good behaviour led to Dutt's early release: Maha govt to HC

Good behaviour led to Dutt's early release: Maha govt to HC

Rediff.com17 Jul 2017

The government submitted a report before a bench of Justices R M Savant and Sadhana Jadhav, saying Dutt was granted remission on account of his "good behaviour, discipline and participation in various institutional activities such as physical training, educational programmes and for performing the allotted work".

This is the first time Headley has spoken before a judge'

This is the first time Headley has spoken before a judge'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2016

'Headley's confirmation of certain aspects of the conspiracy, its planning and what his role was will definitely matter.'

9 dead, 75 others ill after consuming 'prasad' in K'taka

9 dead, 75 others ill after consuming 'prasad' in K'taka

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

The affected people said they got the smell of kerosene oil in the prasad, but ignored it.

US govt finds no violations in H1-B visa case: Infosys

US govt finds no violations in H1-B visa case: Infosys

Rediff.com8 Sep 2015

The US had initiated investigation against Infosys and its larger rival Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) for possible violations of H-1B visa rules in June.

Autopsy reveals Sherin died of 'homicidal violence'

Autopsy reveals Sherin died of 'homicidal violence'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

Sherin went missing from her home in Richardson on October 7 and her body was found on October 22 in a culvert in suburban Dallas by a cadaver dog after an intense search. The toddler's body was identified days later using her dental records.

Delhi Police orders chargesheets in rape cases within 20 days

Delhi Police orders chargesheets in rape cases within 20 days

Rediff.com3 Jan 2014

Under fire over women's security following the December 16, 2012 gang rape incident, Delhi Police in a landmark decision on Friday announced that chargesheets in rape cases will be filed within 20 days to ensure speedy justice to victims.

Terrorist Syed Salahuddin's son arrested in Kashmir terror funding case

Terrorist Syed Salahuddin's son arrested in Kashmir terror funding case

Rediff.com24 Oct 2017

The agency alleged that Shahid is "one of several Indian contacts of Bhat" who have been in telephonic contact with him to receive the money transfer codes.

Assam to have Research and Analysis Centre

Assam to have Research and Analysis Centre

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

Assam government has decided to create the Special Branch of police department as a separate autonomous body and form a Research and Analysis Centre for socio-economic and cultural developments in the state.

Black money cases: IT dept has 5% success rate

Black money cases: IT dept has 5% success rate

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

In 2014-2015 the I-T department put up 669 cases for prosecution. The charges stuck in only 34 cases: Just 5%. It was no exceptional year -- the story broadly follows the script every year.

H-1B visa reform bill introduced in US Senate

H-1B visa reform bill introduced in US Senate

Rediff.com11 Nov 2015

H-1B visa reform bill introduced in US Senate

Indian money in Swiss banks dips 33% to Rs 8,392 cr

Indian money in Swiss banks dips 33% to Rs 8,392 cr

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

This is the lowest amount of funds held by Indians in the Swiss banks ever since the Alpine nation began making the data public in 1997.

Hafiz Saeed's arrest result of US 'great pressure': Trump

Hafiz Saeed's arrest result of US 'great pressure': Trump

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

'After a ten year search, the so-called 'mastermind' of the Mumbai Terror attacks has been arrested in Pakistan. Great pressure has been exerted over the last two years to find him!' said Trump who is scheduled to meet Khan at his Oval Office on Monday, July 22.

November 1, 1984

November 1, 1984

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

On Tuesday, November 20, 2018, 34 years and 19 days later after the horrific crimes, two men were sentenced to death and life in prison for their involvement in the anti-Sikh riots of 1984 in which over 3,000 Sikhs were killed. It was the first verdict after the riots-related cases were reopened by a Special Investigation Team in 2015. In his novel Man With The White Beard, Shah Alam Khan recalls a calamitous time in India's history.

Black money: Swiss govt says India cannot disclose names to SC

Black money: Swiss govt says India cannot disclose names to SC

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

The Swiss Finance Ministry spokesperson further said the treaty states that "such persons or authorities shall use the information 'only' for such purposes.

AP: Chargesheet against accused in twin blast case

AP: Chargesheet against accused in twin blast case

Rediff.com15 May 2009

The Andhra Pradesh police today filed chargesheet against seven accused in the twin terror blasts case which had claimed over 40 persons in 2007.

26/11 mastermind Hafeez Saeed arrested in Pak

26/11 mastermind Hafeez Saeed arrested in Pak

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

Saeed, has been moved to an unknown location.

Pathankot probe: Pakistan's JIT team holds meetings with NIA officers

Pathankot probe: Pakistan's JIT team holds meetings with NIA officers

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

The five-member team will be given a detailed presentation before they visit the attack site on Tuesday.

Hit by leaks, wary finance ministry blocks non-government sites

Hit by leaks, wary finance ministry blocks non-government sites

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

The ban has been in force since last Friday.

Vyapam case: CBI files chargesheet against 592 accused

Vyapam case: CBI files chargesheet against 592 accused

Rediff.com23 Nov 2017

The chargesheet was filed in a special CBI court in Bhopal in the case of Pre-Medical Test conducted by the Madhya Pradesh Professional Examination Board or Vyapam in 2012.

Had to act as CBI top 2 were fighting like cats: Centre tells SC

Had to act as CBI top 2 were fighting like cats: Centre tells SC

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

Attorney General K K Venugopal told a bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi that the fight between the two officers impacted the image of the CBI.

Court may set date for Satyam verdict on Oct 30

Court may set date for Satyam verdict on Oct 30

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

Raju was arrested by the Crime Investigation Department of Andhra Pradesh Police two days later along with his brother.

26/11 plotter Rana rearrested in US on India's request

26/11 plotter Rana rearrested in US on India's request

Rediff.com20 Jun 2020

Rana, 59, a childhood friend of David Coleman Headley, was recently released from jail on compassionate ground after he told a US court that he has tested positive for the COVID-19.

'This govt is beholden to the capitalists who hold accounts abroad'

'This govt is beholden to the capitalists who hold accounts abroad'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

The second and final part of advocate Prashant Bhushan's interview with Sheela Bhatt/Rediff.com. Bhushan is one of the petitioners in the black money case in the Supreme Court

'This govt is beholden to the capitalists who hold accounts abroad'

'This govt is beholden to the capitalists who hold accounts abroad'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

The second and final part of advocate Prashant Bhushan's interview with Sheela Bhatt/Rediff.com. Bhushan is one of the petitioners in the black money case in the Supreme Court

What A Dalit Student At Top Mumbai Medical College Endured

What A Dalit Student At Top Mumbai Medical College Endured

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

Not just in the hostel, but in college too, they would block his way in the corridor; snatch his mobile; make him get up from where he was sitting; crowd around him in the mess; drag him into their room and threaten to hit him with a belt.

Modi govt's war on black money has gone for a toss

Modi govt's war on black money has gone for a toss

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

The Indian money in Swiss banks had fallen by 45 per cent in 2016, marking their biggest ever yearly plunge, to CHF 676 million (about Rs 4,500 crore) -- the lowest ever since the European nation began making the data public in 1987.

DON'T Undercount Covid Deaths!

DON'T Undercount Covid Deaths!

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

Experts believe that under-reporting is likely to cause an underestimation of the spread of the disease.