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Mamata, BJP trade verbal blows over NIA team attack in Bengal

Mamata, BJP trade verbal blows over NIA team attack in Bengal

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday accused NIA officials of attacking villagers in Purba Medinipur district, the BJP hit back at her saying that the attack on the NIA officials is Sandeshkhalli 2.0 orchestrated by the state.

Kavitha forced S C Reddy to pay Rs 25 cr to AAP: CBI

Kavitha forced S C Reddy to pay Rs 25 cr to AAP: CBI

Rediff.com13 Apr 2024

Reddy, who was an accused in a money-laundering case linked to the alleged liquor scam in Delhi, had turned an approver in the case that is being probed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). The CBI is yet to file a chargesheet against him.

'People started praying to god'

'People started praying to god'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

'The nearby civilians helped us a lot in providing food, water and first aid.'

'Why Is Modi Not Sacking Biren Singh?'

'Why Is Modi Not Sacking Biren Singh?'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

'We are in a dilemma if the central government supports this ethnic violence and Biren Singh.'

Donkey agents misuse visa on arrival for trafficking, 11 held

Donkey agents misuse visa on arrival for trafficking, 11 held

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

The countries offering visa-on-arrival service to Indian nationals have been exploited as 'Donkey Routes' by agents for people who endeavour to reach the United States and Canada.

No high-handedness in Manipur, say CBI, NIA

No high-handedness in Manipur, say CBI, NIA

Rediff.com2 Oct 2023

The NIA and CBI officials working in Imphal in an ethnically charged environment have been facing the daunting task of completing investigations in various cases, including those related to attacks on Army personnel in 2015, the probe agencies said.

Why Centre sought help of Reliance wildlife facility in Gujarat

Why Centre sought help of Reliance wildlife facility in Gujarat

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

After three cheetahs died in just over a month last year in Madhya Pradesh's Kuno National Park, the National Tiger Conservation Authority in May 2023 called in experts from Reliance's wildlife facility in Gujarat to review health monitoring protocols, official records show.

When Will Kejriwal Government Fall?

When Will Kejriwal Government Fall?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

For someone who is such an indefatigable litigant, what is stopping Mr Saxena from using the law to depose Mr Kejriwal? Maybe we will get the answer after May 25, notes Aditi Phadnis.

Troops disengaged at Galwan Valley, 3 other Eastern Ladakh spots: China

Troops disengaged at Galwan Valley, 3 other Eastern Ladakh spots: China

Rediff.com14 Sep 2024

Her comments come a day after External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said in Geneva that roughly 75 percent of the "disengagement problems" with China are sorted out but the bigger issue has been the increasing militarisation of the frontier.

Visa scam: Karti Chidambaram gets protection from arrest

Visa scam: Karti Chidambaram gets protection from arrest

Rediff.com26 May 2022

The ED recently registered the money-laundering case against Karti Chidamabaram and others in the alleged scam about the issuance of visas to 263 Chinese nationals in 2011 when his father P Chidambaram was the home minister.

'Pick your battles', CJI cautions probe agencies

'Pick your battles', CJI cautions probe agencies

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

Expressing concern over instances of 'unwarranted' confiscation of personal devices during raids, the CJI said they highlight the pressing need to strike a balance between investigative imperatives and individual privacy rights.

SC Sinha named National Investigation Agency chief

SC Sinha named National Investigation Agency chief

Rediff.com10 Feb 2010

Sinha, whose tenure will be till October 31, 2013, is likely to help the government in implementing various policies in countering the threat of terrorism, which includes setting up of National Counter Terrorism Centre. He has been associated with the investigations of a number of sensitive cases entrusted to CBI by the Supreme Court and High Courts, which include the recent Shopian case and some others that ended in convictions of the accused.

CBI shuts case against firm founded by former Mumbai top cop

CBI shuts case against firm founded by former Mumbai top cop

Rediff.com29 Aug 2023

In its closure report submitted before a special CBI court New Delhi, the agency is understood to have said it did not find enough evidence to prosecute the accused.

Nithari accused Moninder Pandher walks out of jail

Nithari accused Moninder Pandher walks out of jail

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

The two were charged with rape and murder and sentenced to death by a lower court in the killings in Nithari, Noida, that horrified the nation with the details of sexual assault, brutal murder and hints of possible cannibalism.

'Nobody's Asking Where Money Will Come For Freebies'

'Nobody's Asking Where Money Will Come For Freebies'

Rediff.com24 May 2024

'The prime minister's comment on 'revdi culture' was welcome. But I am disappointed he did not follow up on that.' 'All political parties, including the BJP, have been guilty of this.' 'Now, Modi's guarantees, the Congress's 'nyay' path and both ruling and Opposition parties are vying with each other for freebies in my home state Andhra Pradesh.'

Fissures in Mahayuti? Ajit Pawar shares stage with ex-minister Nawab Malik

Fissures in Mahayuti? Ajit Pawar shares stage with ex-minister Nawab Malik

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

Malik used to criticise the BJP-led Central government and the then opposition leader in Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis, when he was a cabinet minister in the erstwhile MVA government led by Uddhav Thackeray.

'Had liberalisation not taken place, I may have gone back to the US'

'Had liberalisation not taken place, I may have gone back to the US'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

An exclusive excerpt from The Tatas: How A Family Built A Business And A Nation.

Don't say Babri demolition is national crime: SC to CBI

Don't say Babri demolition is national crime: SC to CBI

Rediff.com7 Feb 2013

The Central Bureau of Investigation's submission in the Babri Masjid demolition case that senior BJP leader L K Advani and others had committed a 'national crime' drew a sharp reaction from the Supreme Court which asked the agency not to use such a language till the case is decided by the courts.

CBI quizzes TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee's wife in coal scam

CBI quizzes TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee's wife in coal scam

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

The CBI had interrogated Rujira in February last year ahead of the West Bengal assembly elections.

Prajwal Revanna apologises, to appear before SIT on May 31

Prajwal Revanna apologises, to appear before SIT on May 31

Rediff.com28 May 2024

"I will personally on Friday, May 31 at 10 am will come before the SIT and will cooperate with the investigation and will respond to it (charges). I have faith in court and I am confident I will come out of false cases through court," Pajwal said in a video statement aired on Kannada TV channel Asianet Suvarna News.

Excise case: ED names K Kavitha in fresh charge sheet

Excise case: ED names K Kavitha in fresh charge sheet

Rediff.com10 May 2024

The federal agency had arrested 46-year-old Kavitha, the daughter of former Telangana chief minister K Chandrashekar Rao, from her Banjara hills residence in Hyderabad on March 15.

Manipur violence: SC seeks report from state, CBI, NIA

Manipur violence: SC seeks report from state, CBI, NIA

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Manipur government, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to file reports elaborating on the status of probe and the charge sheets filed in cases of ethnic-violence to help it take a decision on whether the trials can commence in Assam or be undertaken in Manipur.

'Treated like hardcore criminal': Bhagwant Mann meets Kejriwal in Tihar jail

'Treated like hardcore criminal': Bhagwant Mann meets Kejriwal in Tihar jail

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

The Punjab chief minister said he was asked by Kejriwal to visit different places for campaigning for INDIA bloc candidates.

CBI court denies bail to Deshmukh citing sacked cop Waze's statement

CBI court denies bail to Deshmukh citing sacked cop Waze's statement

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

"White-collar" crimes like this harm the country's economy and it can not ignore the statement of dismissed police officer and accused-turned-approver Sachin Waze in the case, the court said.

Distinguish between terrorists and civilians: US to Israel

Distinguish between terrorists and civilians: US to Israel

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

'We have also been incredibly clear to Hizbollah and any other malign actors that they should not use this opportunity to widen this conflict. And when we're talking about a humanitarian pause, what we are talking about is conditions that simultaneously ensure that Hamas is not in a position in which it can regroup, restrengthen itself'

2G scam: CBI unaware of threat to national security

2G scam: CBI unaware of threat to national security

Rediff.com22 Feb 2011

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Tuesday said it was not aware of the threat to national security posed by allocation of 2G spectrum to some telecom firms which subsequently offloaded their shares to global firms with links to Pakistan, an issue raised by Janata Party chief Subramanian Swamy.

CBI charges journo, ex-Navy commander with violating OSA

CBI charges journo, ex-Navy commander with violating OSA

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

In its chargesheet filed before a special court in New Delhi, the CBI has named Raghuvanshi and Pathak as accused in the alleged violation of the Official Secrets Act and related offences, they said.

Nation-wide searches against fake drugs

Nation-wide searches against fake drugs

Rediff.com21 May 2010

It was also found at many places that spurious medicines, particularly Ayurvedic medicines, are being manufactured without licence from the competent authority.

ED issues fresh summons after Tejashwi fails to appear

ED issues fresh summons after Tejashwi fails to appear

Rediff.com23 Dec 2023

The Enforcement Directorate has issued a fresh summons to Bihar Deputy Chief Minister and Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav in the railway land-for-jobs scam case, asking him to appear on January 5, official sources said on Saturday.

ED summons Lalu, Tejashwi for questioning in land-for-jobs case

ED summons Lalu, Tejashwi for questioning in land-for-jobs case

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

The Enforcement Directorate has summoned Bihar deputy chief minister Tejashwi Yadav and his father and Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad Yadav for questioning in the railways land-for-jobs money laundering case probe, official sources said on Wednesday.

Excise policy: AAP's Goa poll kickbacks detected in I-T, CBI probes, says ED

Excise policy: AAP's Goa poll kickbacks detected in I-T, CBI probes, says ED

Rediff.com31 Mar 2024

Statements of five 'Angadiya' firm operators have also been recorded by the ED to establish the "money trail" of this alleged Rs 45 crore bribe amount.

Has Modi Learnt Nothing From Election Result?

Has Modi Learnt Nothing From Election Result?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

On June 26, for the likes of me, the music died. Any impression of potential change held forth by the outcome of the 2024 general election, was vaporised, reveals Shyam G Menon.

Amit Shah to review J-K situation after terror attacks

Amit Shah to review J-K situation after terror attacks

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

The home minister will also review the preparation for the annual Amarnath pilgrimage set to start on June 29.

CBI arrests defence journalist, Navy ex-commander in spying case

CBI arrests defence journalist, Navy ex-commander in spying case

Rediff.com17 May 2023

The Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested freelance journalist Vivek Raghuvanshi and former Navy commander Ashish Pathak for allegedly collecting sensitive information on defence matters and passing them on to foreign intelligence agencies, officials said on Wednesday.

INDIA's PM face will be ....: Rahul Gandhi puts speculation to rest

INDIA's PM face will be ....: Rahul Gandhi puts speculation to rest

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

Speaking at the Congress manifesto launch programme, Gandhi said it is a much closer contest than what is propagated by the media, and expressed confidence in winning the polls.

Govt setting up high-tech platform under IB to track new age criminals

Govt setting up high-tech platform under IB to track new age criminals

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

Security and intelligence agencies will soon be provided with a new platform which is technologically advanced, secure and helpful in dealing with new age criminals and anti-social elements, officials said on Wednesday.

ED summons KCR's daughter Kavitha in excise case

ED summons KCR's daughter Kavitha in excise case

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

The Enforcement Directorate has summoned Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao's daughter K Kavitha in connection with a money laundering case linked to alleged irregularities in the Delhi excise policy, officials said on Wednesday.

Victory will be fitting reply to my LS expulsion: Mahua Moitra

Victory will be fitting reply to my LS expulsion: Mahua Moitra

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

Mahua asserted that despite all efforts by the Bharatiya Janata Party to "sound the death knell" for constitutional democracy, India is too great a country to be destroyed by the fascists.

Ex-MLA among 12 booked for Haryana leader's murder, govt assures CBI probe

Ex-MLA among 12 booked for Haryana leader's murder, govt assures CBI probe

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij Monday said the probe into the killing of Indian National Lok Dal (INLD)'s state unit chief Nafe Singh Rathee will be handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation even as 12 people including a former MLA were booked in connection with the murder.