News for 'Directorate of Vigilance'

'Truly no words to capture the depth of our sorrow'

'Truly no words to capture the depth of our sorrow'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

US skating mourns athletes lost in plane crash

Will Hathiram Be Killed In Paatal Lok?

Will Hathiram Be Killed In Paatal Lok?

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

'I insisted only Jaideep could play Inspector Haathiram Chaudhary.' 'Yes, Jaideep is a really good actor but this was not just about the performance.' 'Even that tired walk of him reflects the mood and theme of the show.'

Extension for ED director illegal, tenure ends on July 31, amendments fine: SC

Extension for ED director illegal, tenure ends on July 31, amendments fine: SC

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

The 1984-batch IRS officer was otherwise to remain in office till November 18, 2023, according to the notification issued by the government.

250 terrorists waiting across LoC, Army steps up vigil to counter intrusion

250 terrorists waiting across LoC, Army steps up vigil to counter intrusion

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

For the soldiers at this frontier, it's a battle that has to be fought on two fronts -- hostile neighbour and harsh winter, which is approaching.

Tuticorin cops fired at protesters at the behest of industrialist: HC

Tuticorin cops fired at protesters at the behest of industrialist: HC

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

The Madras high court has expressed displeasure over the manner in which the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) conducted the probe into the 2018 Tuticorin police firing against anti-Sterlite protestors in which 13 persons were killed.

'China Went Wrong In Its Calculations!'

'China Went Wrong In Its Calculations!'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

'China did not expect India to show such strategic resolve in defending its territorial integrity.'

Bahraich on the boil after youth killed during Durga idol immersion

Bahraich on the boil after youth killed during Durga idol immersion

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

Scores of people, some armed with sticks, walked in the funeral cortege of a youth killed during a Durga idol immersion procession in Bahraich amid cries for justice from the family and others on Monday, as tension escalated with shops being burnt down and angry crowds out in the streets.

Unable to digest TN police firing on Sterlite protestors: HC

Unable to digest TN police firing on Sterlite protestors: HC

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

The bench said when the people were running, the police chased them and opened fire.

Rains lash Tamil Nadu, schools closed in many districts

Rains lash Tamil Nadu, schools closed in many districts

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

Widespread rains lashed parts of Tamil Nadu on Thursday, prompting authorities to declare a holiday for schools in Chennai and many other districts.

Militants use RPGs, drones for first time in Manipur attack

Militants use RPGs, drones for first time in Manipur attack

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

The Manipur government has ordered the state police to conduct combing operations and sanitisation in areas bordering Imphal West district where two persons were killed and nine others injured in an attack by suspected militants, officials said.

Vigilance raids premises of Karuna's security officers

Vigilance raids premises of Karuna's security officers

Rediff.com2 Mar 2012

Vigilance officials on Friday premises of three security officers of Dravida Munnettra Kazhagam president M Karunanidhi here over allegations that they had caused "losses" to the Tamil Nadu Housing Board in land allotment under the discretionary quota method.

Vigilance raids on former DMK minister's house

Vigilance raids on former DMK minister's house

Rediff.com15 Feb 2012

Vigilance officials on Wednesday conducted raids at premises belonging to former Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam minister Thangam Thennarasu and his relatives across Tamil Nadu in connection with a disproportionate assets case.

At 120 kmph, cyclonic storm may hit Odisha-WB coasts by Oct 24: IMD

At 120 kmph, cyclonic storm may hit Odisha-WB coasts by Oct 24: IMD

Rediff.com20 Oct 2024

According to weather officials, wind speeds along and off the Odisha-West Bengal coasts are anticipated to reach 60 km/h from October 23, increasing to 120 km/h from October 24 night to October 25 morning.

How Coast Guard, Andaman Cops Seized $4.2 Bn Drugs

How Coast Guard, Andaman Cops Seized $4.2 Bn Drugs

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

'This is the first case in which we saw use of Starlink by smugglers.'

Govt extends ED director S K Mishra's tenure by a year

Govt extends ED director S K Mishra's tenure by a year

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

The government on Wednesday extended the tenure of Enforcement Directorate Director Sanjay Kumar Mishra by a year till November 18, 2022, days after the Centre brought ordinances to allow ED and Central Bureau of Investigation directors to occupy the office for up to five years.

Navy on high alert, strict vigil in TN

Navy on high alert, strict vigil in TN

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

Security was tightened in Tamil Nadu on Friday following reports that six members of the terror outfit LeT had infiltrated the state by sea.

Is Terrorism Raising Ugly Head Again In J&K?

Is Terrorism Raising Ugly Head Again In J&K?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

On Tuesday, July 16, 2024, four army personnel, including a captain, died after being injured in a gunfight with heavily armed terrorists in Doda district in Jammu and Kashmir.

TN Vigilance raids houses of former DMK minister

TN Vigilance raids houses of former DMK minister

Rediff.com21 Dec 2011

Ramachandran is DMK's strongman in Virudhunagar district of South Tamil Nadu.

Alok Verma is still director, Rakesh Asthana special director: CBI

Alok Verma is still director, Rakesh Asthana special director: CBI

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

To bring the perspective of the Central Vigilance Commission order recommending the divesting of powers of Verma and Asthana, Joint Director M Nageshwar Rao has been given the charge to look after the duties and functions of the Director as an interim arrangement, a CBI spokesperson said.

CBI to probe fraud allegations in AAP's mohalla clinics in Delhi

CBI to probe fraud allegations in AAP's mohalla clinics in Delhi

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

The CBI probe was ordered following a recommendation by Delhi Lt Governor V K Saxena on the matter in December last year.

'Always Treat China With Caution'

'Always Treat China With Caution'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

'Given China's past behaviour and their territorial claims, should we be sceptical regarding China's willingness to adhere to these agreements fully? The answer is yes.' 'As Ronald Reagan famously said in the context of the SALT talks, 'Trust, but verify!' India should also do the same.' 'This has already begun with foot patrolling, drones, satellite imagery and so on. India's military deployment did mirror China's and will continue to do so in the future.'

JK vigilance chief appointed NIA head

JK vigilance chief appointed NIA head

Rediff.com15 Jan 2009

Radha Vinod Raju, Special Director General of Police in Jammu and Kashmir, was today appointed as Director General of the newly established National Investigation Agency (NIA). A 1975-batch IPS officer, 59-year-old Raju, who heads the vigilance department in the militancy-hit state, will be the head of the NIA till January 21, 2010, an official spokesperson said.

India facing shortage of nurses, emigration worsening situation: Experts

India facing shortage of nurses, emigration worsening situation: Experts

Rediff.com22 May 2024

The experts issued a joint statement in New Delhi, expressing concerns over the shortage of nurses in the country.

'Ladakh Made The World Wary Of China'

'Ladakh Made The World Wary Of China'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

'While my generation carries with it the memory of the Chinese perfidy of 1962, this generation will carry the memory of Chinese perfidy in Galwan.'

Cong, BJP spar after ED officer caught taking bribe in TN

Cong, BJP spar after ED officer caught taking bribe in TN

Rediff.com2 Dec 2023

An Enforcement Directorate officer was arrested for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 20 lakh from a a government employee, the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC), said on Friday.

Tami Nadu police's FIR cites video proof of ED officer taking bribe

Tami Nadu police's FIR cites video proof of ED officer taking bribe

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

The complainant, Dr T Suresh Babu, told his car driver to put the Rs 20 lakh cash, into the ED officer's car trunk.

CBI arrests RG Kar ex-principal, 3 others over fin irregularities

CBI arrests RG Kar ex-principal, 3 others over fin irregularities

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

Officials said the three others who have been arrested are Ghosh's security guard Afsar Ali (44), and hospital vendors Biplav Singha (52) and Suman Hazara (46) who used to supply material to the hospital.

CBI names RG Kar ex-principal Sandip Ghosh in corruption FIR

CBI names RG Kar ex-principal Sandip Ghosh in corruption FIR

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

The agency has slapped Section 120B of IPC (criminal conspiracy) read with Section 420 IPC (cheating and dishonesty) and Section 7 of Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (amended in 2018) which covers unlawful acceptance of gratification by a public servant.

Adityanath meets UP violence victim's kin; 50 held, internet suspended

Adityanath meets UP violence victim's kin; 50 held, internet suspended

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

Over 50 people have been arrested after the communal violence in Maharajgaj town, officials said on Tuesday, as markets remained shut and people stayed indoors for a second day in a row amid heavy deployment of police and other security personnel.

DA case: UP Govt orders vigilance probe against Siddiqui, wife

DA case: UP Govt orders vigilance probe against Siddiqui, wife

Rediff.com8 Jul 2013

The Uttar Pradesh government on Monday ordered a vigilance probe against former Bahujan Samaj Party minister Naseemuddin Siddiqui and his wife in connection with a disproportionate assets case after Lokayukta recommendations.

Satyendar Jain received Rs 7cr bribe? LG okays probe

Satyendar Jain received Rs 7cr bribe? LG okays probe

Rediff.com6 Jul 2024

The Delhi L-G V K Saxena has approved a recommendation for a probe under the Prevention of Corruption Act against Satyendar Jain in a graft case related to CCTV installation in the city.

AI director ops sacked after failing pre-flight alcohol test

AI director ops sacked after failing pre-flight alcohol test

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

He was grounded by the airline on Sunday after he tested positive for alcohol in two breath analyser (BA) tests before he was to operate Air India's New Delhi-London flight.

SC sets free TN YouTuber held under Goondas Act

SC sets free TN YouTuber held under Goondas Act

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

Granting the interim relief to Shankar currently lodged in the Coimbatore Central Prison, a bench of Justices Sudhanshu Dhulia and Ahsanuddin Amanullah said it would not decide the case on merits as the Madras high court is seized of the matter.

Kathua ambush: 2 terrorists hit during search ops, NIA roped in

Kathua ambush: 2 terrorists hit during search ops, NIA roped in

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

Security forces tightened their cordon around a forest area in the higher reaches of Doda district on Tuesday evening following an encounter with hiding terrorists, officials said.

Why Brands Are Chasing Olympic Medalists

Why Brands Are Chasing Olympic Medalists

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

'There's significant interest from both existing and new sponsors who recognise the value of associating with Olympic athletes.'

CBI told to use director identification number in notices to bankers

CBI told to use director identification number in notices to bankers

Rediff.com29 Dec 2019

This, said Sitharaman, would remove the possibility of unauthorised communication "and consequent harassment", which was a cause of concern for bankers.

SC relief for TN YouTuber over interview cases

SC relief for TN YouTuber over interview cases

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

The bench not only issued notices to the state government and its police authorities, but also stayed the coercive proceedings against Shankar.

10 Times Arvind Kejriwal Made Headlines

10 Times Arvind Kejriwal Made Headlines

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

From the time he first rose to prominence during the movement against the then UPA government, Arvind Kejriwal has regularly grabbed headlines for his surprise moves and decisions. Here are 10 such instances.

52-day Amarnath yatra ends, 5L pilgrims offer prayers

52-day Amarnath yatra ends, 5L pilgrims offer prayers

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

More than a dozen Mountain Rescue Teams assisted thousands of pilgrims during this year's Amarnath pilgrimage in the south Kashmir Himalayas, officials said on Monday, as the annual yatra concluded with more than 5.10 lakh pilgrims offering prayers at the cave shrine.