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Kapil Sibal's new platform 'Insaaf' to fight 'injustice' in India

Kapil Sibal's new platform 'Insaaf' to fight 'injustice' in India

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

Alleging that a government working against the citizens is at the helm, Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Saturday announced a new platform 'Insaaf' to fight 'injustice' prevailing in the country and called on everyone, including Opposition parties' chief ministers and leaders, to support him in his endeavour.

SC order proves Mumbai police behaved illegally: Bihar DGP

SC order proves Mumbai police behaved illegally: Bihar DGP

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

"I am very happy. The Supreme Court's order has strengthened the trust people have in the court and has assured the nation that justice will be delivered in the Sushant Singh Rajput's death case," the DGP said while speaking to media in Patna.

Covid likely came from lab leak in China: Report

Covid likely came from lab leak in China: Report

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

The new report highlights how different parts of the intelligence community have arrived at disparate judgments about the pandemic's origin.

Kavitha skips summons, ED refuses to defer proceedings

Kavitha skips summons, ED refuses to defer proceedings

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

Bharat Rashtra Samiti leader K Kavitha on Thursday skipped the Enforcement Directorate (ED) summons here for questioning in the Delhi excise policy money laundering case and made a plea to defer the proceedings but it was rejected by the probe agency which asked her to appear on March 20.

CBI, CBDT to probe Nadia tape leakage case

CBI, CBDT to probe Nadia tape leakage case

Rediff.com30 Nov 2010

Home Minister P Chidambaram has asked the Central Bureau of Investigation and Central Board of Direct Taxes to probe the leakage of the conversations between corporate lobbyist Niira Radia, leading business tycoons and media persons.The tapes, first leaked by a national magazine, have now found their way to several media organisations and journalists.On Monday, the apex court directed the government to probe the leakage of the tape.

Agusta case: Christian Michel's bail pleas dismissed

Agusta case: Christian Michel's bail pleas dismissed

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

A Delhi Court on Friday dismissed the bail pleas of alleged middleman Christian Michel in connection with alleged AgustaWestland scam related corruption case filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation, and the money laundering case by the Enforcement Directorate.

UP NRHM scam: CBI busts money trail cover

UP NRHM scam: CBI busts money trail cover

Rediff.com29 May 2012

The Central Bureau of Investigation has come across layered financial transactions undertaken by officials and politicians accused in the Uttar Pradesh National Rural Health Mission scam to cover tracks of illegal gratification and has involved Income Tax department and Financial Intelligence Unit to unearth the money trail.

Malegaon blast chargesheet: NIA contradicts CBI, ATS

Malegaon blast chargesheet: NIA contradicts CBI, ATS

Rediff.com24 May 2013

The National Investigation Agency has contradicted findings of the Anti Terrorism Squad and the Central Bureau of Investigation in its chargesheet filed Wednesday in the Malegoan blast case of 2006.

Ramesh rejects Mayawati charge, says Cong states under scanner

Ramesh rejects Mayawati charge, says Cong states under scanner

Rediff.com28 Oct 2011

Rejecting Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati's charge that his demand for Central Bureau of Investigation probe into Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act implementation was "politically motivated", Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh on Friday said he would not hesitate to recommend similar investigation even in Congress-ruled states.

Nawab Malik, family have links with underworld, alleges Fadnavis

Nawab Malik, family have links with underworld, alleges Fadnavis

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

Fadnavis said, "Nawab Malik and his family members were part of a company which purchased land in Kurla (area of Mumbai) at a very low rate by making some fictitious documents. There are four such land purchase deals where I can firmly say that Malik has entered into land deals with the underworld."

Darjeeling row: Central forces can't substitute state police, says MHA

Darjeeling row: Central forces can't substitute state police, says MHA

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

The MHA asked all state governments to set up a committee for examining requirements of central armed police forces by keeping in view the internal security, intelligence inputs and availability of central forces in nearby locations.

NIA gets Tahir Merchant's custody in fake currency case

NIA gets Tahir Merchant's custody in fake currency case

Rediff.com9 Nov 2012

Accepting National Investigation Agency's plea seeking custody of Tahir Merchant, a close ally of underworld don Dawood Ibrahim, for thorough interrogation in a fake currency case, a special Central Bureau of Investigation court on Friday remanded the accused to agency's custody till November 16.

Left Front shies away from asking for PM's resignation

Left Front shies away from asking for PM's resignation

Rediff.com30 Apr 2013

Left parties on Tuesday stopped short of seeking the resignation of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, after the Supreme Court's observations on the coal allocation scam, but asked him to face Parliament as he "owes an answer" to the country. They demanded the ouster of Law Minister Ashwani Kumar.

Italian marines case may be handed over from NIA to CBI

Italian marines case may be handed over from NIA to CBI

Rediff.com11 Apr 2013

Confusion prevails over the laws under which the Italian marine duo, accused of killing two Kerala fishermen, are to be prosecuted amid indications that the high-profile case may be handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation from the National Investigation Agency.

Exclusive: Terror-stained Indresh Kumar speaks out

Exclusive: Terror-stained Indresh Kumar speaks out

Rediff.com13 Jan 2011

Sheela Bhatt in an exclusive chat with Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangha leader Indresh Kumar, tries to get to know the man who is under the national scanner for serious, but, so far unsubstantiated, allegations of mentoring a group of terrorists.

KCR Or Nitish? Who Will Be Opposition's PM Candidate?

KCR Or Nitish? Who Will Be Opposition's PM Candidate?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

Like Nitish, Mamata and KCR have prime ministerial ambitions, but, unlike Nitish who has established a rapport with Sonia, both Mamata and KCR are cold towards the Congress president, points out Virendra Kapoor.

Rain doesn't deter VVIPs from joining CBI's 50th year bash

Rain doesn't deter VVIPs from joining CBI's 50th year bash

Rediff.com2 Apr 2013

Conspicuous by their absence with Congress President Sonia Gandhi, her political secretary Ahmad Patel and party Vice President Rahul Gandhi, and Finance Minister P Chidambaram.

Recruitment scam: Former NDA commandant quizzed by CBI

Recruitment scam: Former NDA commandant quizzed by CBI

Rediff.com18 Sep 2012

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Tuesday questioned former Commandant of the National Defence Academy (NDA) Lt Gen Jatinder Singh in connection with alleged recruitment scam for the second consecutive day.

Cong questions delay in FIR against ABG Shipyard in duping 28 banks

Cong questions delay in FIR against ABG Shipyard in duping 28 banks

Rediff.com13 Feb 2022

The opposition party questioned why the government took five years after the liquidation proceedings of ABG Shipyard to lodge an FIR in connection with the alleged duping of 28 banks.

CBI likely to chargesheet Bharti, Vodafone

CBI likely to chargesheet Bharti, Vodafone

Rediff.com13 Sep 2012

In the course of the investigations, CBI has found irregular allocation of additional spectrum beyond 6.2 MHz to 10 MHz to GSM operators, including Bharti and Vodafone during Mahajan's rule.

NRHM scam: Role of Kushwaha's wife under CBI scanner

NRHM scam: Role of Kushwaha's wife under CBI scanner

Rediff.com28 Aug 2012

The Central Bureau of Investigation has examined former Uttar Pradesh Minister Babu Singh Kushwaha's wife in connection with alleged swindling of funds in the National Rural Health Mission.

SC to hear Bengal's plea on post-poll violence on Sep 20

SC to hear Bengal's plea on post-poll violence on Sep 20

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

Senior advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for the state government, pointed to the members of the committee that has been formed to investigate the incidents and said, "Can you imagine these people have been appointed to collect the data? Is this a BJP investigating committee my Lords?"

Emaar-MGF link surfaces in VVIP chopper scam

Emaar-MGF link surfaces in VVIP chopper scam

Rediff.com16 Feb 2013

Even as the Central Bureau of Investigation has decided to send a team to Italy to gather details on the VVIP chopper scam, evidence regarding links with the Emaar-MGF is slowly coming to light, reports Vicky Nanjappa.

Copter scam: CBI registers defence min plaint on kickbacks

Copter scam: CBI registers defence min plaint on kickbacks

Rediff.com15 Feb 2013

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Friday registered a complaint given by the defence ministry to probe alleged kickbacks paid by an Italian firm to clear the Rs 3,600 crore deal for VVIP helicopters.

Gujarat saw drug seizures worth Rs 5300cr in 18 months, 102 arrests

Gujarat saw drug seizures worth Rs 5300cr in 18 months, 102 arrests

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

Drugs worth more than Rs 5,300 crore were seized and 102 people involved in illicit narcotics trade apprehended by the Gujarat police in the last one-and-a-half years, the state legislative assembly was informed on Tuesday.

R N Ravi sworn-in as Tamil Nadu Governor

R N Ravi sworn-in as Tamil Nadu Governor

Rediff.com18 Sep 2021

Ravi, shifted from Nagaland, said he saw his new role more as an opportunity than a challenge.

Covid originated from Wuhan lab, 'confirms' FBI chief

Covid originated from Wuhan lab, 'confirms' FBI chief

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

'FBI Director Christopher Wray confirmed that the Bureau has assessed that the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic likely originated from a lab incident in Wuhan, China,' tweeted the FBI.

Excise policy: Digi proof from Delhi hotel exposed influence of 'South Lobby'

Excise policy: Digi proof from Delhi hotel exposed influence of 'South Lobby'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

The officials said the members of the South Lobby, which wanted to swing the policy in its favour with exorbitant profits for liquor wholesalers, had stayed in the hotel in the national capital from March 14 to 17 in 2021 and used its business centre to make photocopies of some documents.

Assam wants CBI probe into rhino poaching

Assam wants CBI probe into rhino poaching

Rediff.com29 Jan 2013

Concerned over the recent frequent incidents of rhino poaching in Kaziranga National Park and other places in the state, the Assam government has moved the government to entrust the Central Bureau of Investigation to probe into a suspected conspiracy of certain forces with vested interests behind killing of the precious animal for its horn.

CBI grills Kejriwal for 9 hrs; AAP leaders detained during protest

CBI grills Kejriwal for 9 hrs; AAP leaders detained during protest

Rediff.com16 Apr 2023

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was questioned for nearly nine hours by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Sunday in the excise policy case, amid protests by his party as the Aam Aadmi Party chief claimed that the allegations of scam were false and the agency was acting at the Bharatiya Janata Party's behest.

CBI registers case against ex-IGNOU VC in graft case

CBI registers case against ex-IGNOU VC in graft case

Rediff.com27 Jul 2012

The Central Bureau of Investigation has registered a case of alleged graft against former Vice Chancellor of Indira Gandhi National Open University for permitting two varsities to run distance-learning courses in violation of norms.

Singapore hangs Indian-origin man for trafficking 1 kg cannabis

Singapore hangs Indian-origin man for trafficking 1 kg cannabis

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

Singapore on Wednesday executed a man convicted of trafficking one kilogramme of cannabis, ignoring international calls to abolish capital punishment.

Ramdev aide chargesheeted in fake passport case

Ramdev aide chargesheeted in fake passport case

Rediff.com10 Jul 2012

The Central Bureau of Investigation has filed a chargesheet in a local court in Dehradun against yoga guru Ramdev's aide Balkrishna for allegedly using fake documents to get a passport.

NDA recruitment scam: Army officer among 6 held

NDA recruitment scam: Army officer among 6 held

Rediff.com24 Jun 2012

Busting a major recruitment scam in the prestigious National Defence Academy, the Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested six people, including a serving Colonel, for allegedly receiving bribe for jobs and claimed to have recovered Rs 1.76 crore from different locations in connection with the case.

CBI probe sought in Rs 5900 crore NREGA scam in Bihar

CBI probe sought in Rs 5900 crore NREGA scam in Bihar

Rediff.com14 Dec 2012

The Delhi-based Centre for Environment and Food Security has filed an application in the Supreme Court seeking a thorough probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation into the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act scam in Bihar.

BJP team questions Stalin's silence over girl student's suicide

BJP team questions Stalin's silence over girl student's suicide

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

The all-women panel, which concluded its interaction with the affected family members and officials on Tuesday, called upon the state government to be neutral and bring those responsible for the 17-year-old plus two student's death, to book.

CBI files two chargesheets in CMO murders

CBI files two chargesheets in CMO murders

Rediff.com29 May 2012

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Tuesday filed two separate chargesheets against three accused for murdering Uttar Pradesh Chief Medical Officers V K Arya and B P Singh after they started probing National Health Rural Mission irregularities and also named then deputy CMO Y S Sachan, who was found dead in Lucknow jail, in the conspiracy.

CBI row: Jethmalani praises govt, flays BJP's attack

CBI row: Jethmalani praises govt, flays BJP's attack

Rediff.com24 Nov 2012

Bharatiya Janata Party Member of Parliament Ram Jethmalani on Saturday criticised his party's attack on the government over the appointment of the Central Bureau of Investigation's director. Jethmalani also had a word of praise for the government's action in appointing Ranjit Sinha as the CBI's director. He contended that the decision "for a change, has averted national calamity".

CBI, NIA chiefs to be part of Indo-Pak HS-level talks

CBI, NIA chiefs to be part of Indo-Pak HS-level talks

Rediff.com21 May 2012

The forthcoming Indo-Pak home secretary-level talks will for the first time include heads of Central Bureau of Investigation and National Investigation Agency, an organisation formed in the aftermath of 2008 Mumbai attacks.

I've nothing to do with bribery allegation, says Bansal

I've nothing to do with bribery allegation, says Bansal

Rediff.com11 May 2013

A day after he was forced to step down, former Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal on Saturday night maintained that he had nothing to do with the bribery allegation for which his nephew was arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation.