News for 'Directorate of Vigilance'

TN: Anti-corruption raids at ex-CM's house

TN: Anti-corruption raids at ex-CM's house

Rediff.com8 Sep 2006

The raids, the reason for which were yet to be ascertained, came as a surprise even to the police as the DVAC officials kept their plan a secret till they began the operation.

How the CBI can be saved

How the CBI can be saved

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

'The CBI should be bifurcated and the CBI's charter should be restricted to anti-corruption cases.'
'The investigation of major criminal cases having national and international implications, and national crimes spread over more than one state may be entrusted to a new national crime bureau,' recommends Dr Madhav Godbole, the former home secretary.

Despite SC order, Jaitley defends govt's decision to send CBI officers on leave

Despite SC order, Jaitley defends govt's decision to send CBI officers on leave

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

'Mr. Modi has now become 1st PM to have his illegal orders set aside by the SC'

'Alok Verma was also playing politics'

'Alok Verma was also playing politics'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

'Alok Verma can say he was helpless, but he could have made representations to the CVC, the Chief Justice of India or the prime minister in writing.' 'He could have told them that his number 2 was not cooperating and is corrupt, but he did not do that.' 'He acted arbitrarily and in a hurried manner, overnight.'

ONGC inks transparency deal

ONGC inks transparency deal

Rediff.com18 Apr 2006

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation has become the first Indian firm by formally entering into a memorandum of understanding with Transparency International India to institutionalise transparency in its public procurement practices.

Financial woes clip Air India's wings

Financial woes clip Air India's wings

Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

$3.6 billion worth of aircraft - by today's prices - are lying idle or are in hangers due to poor maintenance and management

Decline in Karunanidhi's condition, hospital says next 24 hrs crucial

Decline in Karunanidhi's condition, hospital says next 24 hrs crucial

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

The 94-year old former Tamil Nadu chief minister was under continuous monitoring and treated with active medical support, a press release by Kauvery Hospital said.

What Pakistan plans to do with a new political map

What Pakistan plans to do with a new political map

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

India cannot afford to be complacent about a possible Pakistan resort to military options across the LoC, warns Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

Bill to include leader of largest oppn party in panel to select CBI chief

Bill to include leader of largest oppn party in panel to select CBI chief

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

Days ahead of the retirement of present Central Bureau of Investigation chief, government introduced a bill in Lok Sabha to include the leader of the largest opposition party in the panel to select the head of the agency in the absence of a recognised Leader of the Opposition in the House.

AAP moves HC, accuses Bhujbal of receiving kickbacks

AAP moves HC, accuses Bhujbal of receiving kickbacks

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

Aam Aadmi Party has moved the Bombay high court seeking registration of an FIR against Maharashtra Public Works Department Minister Chhagan Bhujbal for allegedly misusing his official position to award contracts for rebuilding Maharashtra Sadan in Delhi and Mumbai and receiving kickbacks from the contractor.

Ex CBI chief's home meetings inappropriate, says SC, orders probe

Ex CBI chief's home meetings inappropriate, says SC, orders probe

Rediff.com14 May 2015

The alleged meetings of former Director of CBI Ranjit Kumar Sinha with the accused in coalgate and 2G cases were'inappropriate', said SC.

The bank has the power of 5Cs: PNB chief

The bank has the power of 5Cs: PNB chief

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

The bank has one of the highest current account savings account share, stable credit quality, robust credit growth, adequate capital and low cost-to-income ratio, said PNB chief Sunil Mehta.

Home sweet home indeed!

Home sweet home indeed!

Rediff.com10 Sep 2018

Bengaluru-based developers, such as Puravankara Limited and Sowparnika Projects, have witnessed over 85-90 per cent of their customers being first time buyers or end users.

Aim to bring Covid positivity rate below 5%: Govt

Aim to bring Covid positivity rate below 5%: Govt

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

India's COVID-19 fatality rate has dropped significantly to 2.43 per cent from 3.36 per cent on June 17 due to effective clinical management of coronavirus cases, the health ministry and asserted that the country has handled the pandemic 'relatively well'.

Padmavati's release can pose serious security issue in UP: Yogi govt to centre

Padmavati's release can pose serious security issue in UP: Yogi govt to centre

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

'The censer board members should take a decision after taking into account people's views. They should be apprised about it'

Left Front to face BJP challenge as Tripura goes to polls

Left Front to face BJP challenge as Tripura goes to polls

Rediff.com17 Feb 2018

Counting of votes would be take place on March 3

PNB scam: What Modi-Jaitley can do now

PNB scam: What Modi-Jaitley can do now

Rediff.com3 Mar 2018

Reduce the government stake in public sector banks to 33 per cent, recommends A K Bhattacharya

Taj Corridor: CVC files opinion

Taj Corridor: CVC files opinion

Rediff.com10 May 2005

The CVC has submitted its opinion to the Supreme Court on whether or not former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mayawati be prosecuted in the multi-crore Taj Heritage Corridor scam case on the basis of evidence gathered by Centr

'Govt banks rarely take note of RBI directives'

'Govt banks rarely take note of RBI directives'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

'For years, the RBI has been warning banks on probable frauds in bank guarantees and advised them to exercise due care.' 'PSB staffers feel their jobs are secured, hence there is no need to be vigilant and exercise financial prudence.'

Toll in Pulwama attack rises to 41; Court of Inquiry ordered

Toll in Pulwama attack rises to 41; Court of Inquiry ordered

Rediff.com15 Feb 2019

In the wake of the incident, the CRPF has issued a 'high vigil' alert to all its formations in the Kashmir Valley and other places in the state.

Enough evidence to prosecute Mayawati: CVC

Enough evidence to prosecute Mayawati: CVC

Rediff.com22 Aug 2005

The CVC on Monday told the SC that the evidence collected by the CBI was good enough to launch prosecution against former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati in the multi-crore Taj case.

When a broken door sent sleuths on corporate espionage trail!

When a broken door sent sleuths on corporate espionage trail!

Rediff.com22 Feb 2015

An important document was found lying on a photo-copier machine.

'White House has heard us'

'White House has heard us'

Rediff.com28 May 2021

'They are starting to move more quickly and we would just like to continue to see bold action being taken.'

89.8 per cent voter turnout in battleground Tripura

89.8 per cent voter turnout in battleground Tripura

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

Voting is being held in 59 of the total 60 seats .

Deputy NSA quizzed by CBI in Gujarat fake encounter case

Deputy NSA quizzed by CBI in Gujarat fake encounter case

Rediff.com9 Nov 2013

The Central Bureau of Investigation has questioned Deputy National Security Advisor and former Intelligence Bureau chief Nehchal Sandhu in connection with Sadiq Jamal encounter in 2003 by the Gujarat crime branch.

BJP alleges Rs 40 crore blanket scam in Bihar

BJP alleges Rs 40 crore blanket scam in Bihar

Rediff.com18 May 2005

The party has charged Lalu with being involved in forestalling a vigilance probe into a scam in the purchase and supply of blankets worth about Rs 40 crore for below poverty line families in Bihar in the winter of 2002-2003.

Major infiltration bid foiled in Uri, 5 JeM terrorists killed

Major infiltration bid foiled in Uri, 5 JeM terrorists killed

Rediff.com15 Jan 2018

The army foiled the infiltration bid -- the first such attempt this year -- by the Pakistan-based outfit in an overnight operation

Maharashtra govt gears up to detect Ebola-infected air passengers

Maharashtra govt gears up to detect Ebola-infected air passengers

Rediff.com9 Aug 2014

Maharashtra government has deployed ambulances available with the state emergency medical service at the city's international airport to shift suspected Ebola Virus Disease passengers.

Is COVID-19 lethal for your heart?

Is COVID-19 lethal for your heart?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

'The larger number of patients, who are being affected by COVID-19, are essentially people who have a history of heart disease to begin with, and then experience a more severe form of the infection with COVID-19, because of the existing risk factor.'

Didi's mega campaign against Modi begins next month

Didi's mega campaign against Modi begins next month

Rediff.com22 Jul 2018

Mamata Banerjee predicts the BJP-led NDA will not get more than 150 seats in the next Lok Sabha election.

CBI files FIR in Air India software procurement 'scam'

CBI files FIR in Air India software procurement 'scam'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

The CVC had asked the CBI to probe the 'irregularities in the tendering process and award of contract and undue benefit caused to the SAP/IBM'.

Sebi staring at vacancies at the top

Sebi staring at vacancies at the top

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

The chairman's post will soon fall vacant, but that's not the only one that needs to be filled.

Raids on houses of former TN minister

Raids on houses of former TN minister

Rediff.com23 Jul 2003

Veerasamy was the electricity minister in the previous DMK government.

From 2007 to 2017: How the 2G scam case progressed

From 2007 to 2017: How the 2G scam case progressed

Rediff.com21 Dec 2017

A special court on Thursday acquitted all accused in the 2G spectrum allocation scam cases. The scam relates to the granting of 2G spectrum licence allocations in 2007-08 which caused, according to a report by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India, a loss of Rs 1.76 lakh crore. Here is a detailed timeline of how the case came to light and how it has progressed over the years:

Lalu's trusted IAS officers placed in sons' departments

Lalu's trusted IAS officers placed in sons' departments

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

Rashtriya Janata Dal President Lalu Prasad Yadav's two of the most trusted senior IAS officers have been moved into departments held by the party patron's sons in the Bihar cabinet.

'BJP's invisible hand keeps AIADMK together'

'BJP's invisible hand keeps AIADMK together'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

'The BJP wants an AIADMK government so that they can implement their policies.' 'All the policies implemented in UP are being implemented in Tamil Nadu.'

CBI needs a surgical strike

CBI needs a surgical strike

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

'The downslide has been rapid leading up to the number one and number two of the organisation flinging against each other horrendous accusations of bribery and tampering with investigations for personal gain, and the latest petition to the Supreme Court by the joint director of the CBI, M K Sinha, opening a veritable Pandora's Box of repulsive skeletons,' notes B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant who witnessed the CBI's birth.