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Probe rape, violence in Bhatta-Parsul: NCW to CBI

Probe rape, violence in Bhatta-Parsul: NCW to CBI

Rediff.com21 May 2011

Backing Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi's allegations about police atrocities on Greater Noida villagers, the National Commission for Women on Saturday recommended a Central Bureau of Investigation probe "as soon as possible" into the incidents.

Put in place a strong Lokpal bill or just go: Anna tells govt

Put in place a strong Lokpal bill or just go: Anna tells govt

Rediff.com17 Dec 2011

Even as Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh assured the nation that his government was committed in passing the Lokpal Bill, Anna Hazare continued to accuse the government of deceit.

Put in place a strong Lokpal bill or just go: Anna tells govt

Put in place a strong Lokpal bill or just go: Anna tells govt

Rediff.com17 Dec 2011

Even as Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh assured the nation that his government was committed in passing the Lokpal Bill, Anna Hazare continued to accuse the government of deceit.

NRHM scam: Kushwaha, 9 others' custody extended

NRHM scam: Kushwaha, 9 others' custody extended

Rediff.com20 Jun 2012

A special Central Bureau of Investigation court on Tuesday extended till June 26 the judicial custody of former Uttar Pradesh minister Babu Singh Kushwaha and nine others in a case related to the multi-crore National Rural Health Mission scam in the state.

CBI books UP officials in NRHM scam

CBI books UP officials in NRHM scam

Rediff.com19 Nov 2011

Those in the dock include director general (family welfare) who was responsible for procurement of medicines and equipments besides information, education and communication, director general (medical health) and director (training), state health society, State Innovation in Family Planning and Project Agency, King George Medical University and Chief Medical Officers of 72 districts of the state.

Court rejects plea for CBI probe into NC worker's death

Court rejects plea for CBI probe into NC worker's death

Rediff.com1 Nov 2011

An anti-corruption court on Tuesday rejected the plea of the family of the ruling National Conference activist Sayeed Mohammad Yusuf, who allegedly died in police custody on September 30, for a Central Bureau of Investigation probe.

CBI probe for NC leader's death: SC seeks Centre, J&K's reply

CBI probe for NC leader's death: SC seeks Centre, J&K's reply

Rediff.com31 Oct 2011

The Supreme Court on Monday sought the Union government's response on a plea for Central Bureau of Intelligence probe into the mysterious death of National Conference leader Mohd Yusuf Shah Haji.

NC worker's death: Son moves petition seeking CBI probe

NC worker's death: Son moves petition seeking CBI probe

Rediff.com25 Oct 2011

Fearing that the alleged custodial death of NC worker Syed Mohammad Yousuf was being "hushed up", son of the deceased leader has moved a petition in a court in Srinagar seeking Central Bureau of Investigation probe.

Bribe case: HC seeks CBI's reply on Jaya Jaitly's plea

Bribe case: HC seeks CBI's reply on Jaya Jaitly's plea

Rediff.com4 May 2012

The Delhi high court on Friday sought the Central Bureau of Investigation's stand on former Samata Party president Jaya Jaitly's plea against a trial court order. The order charged her for allegedly taking a bribe to recommend to the then National Democratic Alliance government a fake defence gadget supply deal to the army 11 years ago.

How the Supreme Court held nation's attention in 2019

How the Supreme Court held nation's attention in 2019

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

Verdicts paving the way for construction of a Ram Temple at Ayodhya and India's multi-billion dollar Rafale fighter jet deal with France were 2019's landmark imprints of the Supreme Court, which also found itself at the centre of a controversy with then Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi being accused of sexual harassment before getting the clean chit.

Tatra deal: CBI quizzes Ravinder Rishi again

Tatra deal: CBI quizzes Ravinder Rishi again

Rediff.com16 Apr 2012

Vectra chairman Ravinder Rishi was on Monday questioned by the Central Bureau of Investigation in connection with alleged irregularities in the supply Tatra all-terrain trucks as it prepares to quiz the BEML Chairman V R S Natarajan on Tuesday.

CWG scam: CBI registers new case, carries out searches

CWG scam: CBI registers new case, carries out searches

Rediff.com14 Sep 2011

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday registered a fresh case in connection with alleged irregularities in construction of indoor courts at Sri Fort sports complex for Commonwealth Games and carried out searches in Delhi and Mumbai.

Hardliner Purohit planned to kill Indresh Kumar

Hardliner Purohit planned to kill Indresh Kumar

Rediff.com1 Feb 2011

Although these revelations are not directly connected to the ongoing investigations into the Malegaon, Mecca Masjid, Ajmer or Samjautha Express blasts case, investigating agencies are keen to find out more since it indicates that there was a clear split in the right-wing terror network.

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.

Jailed Lashkar terrorist Afsar Pasha masterminded Mangaluru blast: Police

Jailed Lashkar terrorist Afsar Pasha masterminded Mangaluru blast: Police

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

Pasha, who had earlier received training in making bombs in Bangladesh, provided training to the Mangaluru blast case accused during their stay in a jail in Karnataka.

Reinvestigate Pandya murder case: Zadafiya

Reinvestigate Pandya murder case: Zadafiya

Rediff.com30 Aug 2011

Alleging that the erstwhile National Democratic Alliance government at the Centre was responsible for lapses in Central Bureau of Investigation probe into Haren Pandya murder case, former minister Gordhan Zadafiya on Tuesday appealed to Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi to ask the agency for a re-investigation.

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.

HC orders CBI probe in CMO murders

HC orders CBI probe in CMO murders

Rediff.com27 Jul 2011

A fortnight after ordering a Central Bureau of Investigation inquiry in Deputy Chief Medical Officer Y S Sachan death case, the Allahabad High Court on Wednesday asked the agency to probe the killing of two of his seniors, observing that the murders may have been carried out to put a curtain on the Uttar Pradesh health department scam.

Sibal demands CBI probe into all NRHM related deaths

Sibal demands CBI probe into all NRHM related deaths

Rediff.com17 Feb 2012

Union Minister Kapil Sibal on Friday questioned Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati's silence on the mysterious death of yet another man connected with the National Rural Health Mission scam and demanded a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into all related cases to bring out the truth.

UP: New twist in multi-crore health scam probe

UP: New twist in multi-crore health scam probe

Rediff.com25 Jul 2011

Two applications were filed before the Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court on Monday seeking the inclusion of earlier chief ministers in the ambit of the probe into the National Rural Health Mission funds scam. A division bench comprising Justice Pradeep Kant and Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi were hearing arguments on a PIL moved by journalist Sachidanand Gupta, demanding a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation into the irregularities.

I should be rewarded, not prosecuted: Raja

I should be rewarded, not prosecuted: Raja

Rediff.com25 Jul 2011

Former Telecom Minister A Raja on Monday defended himself against corruption charges in the 2G scam, saying he had not done anything wrong and was merely following the policies pursued by his predecessors and the National Democratic Alliance government.

Vijay Shankar takes charge of CBI

Vijay Shankar takes charge of CBI

Rediff.com12 Dec 2005

Shankar was Director General, Special Security Bureau.

Why hacking of the CBI website is worrying

Why hacking of the CBI website is worrying

Rediff.com6 Dec 2010

The recent hacking of Central Bureau of Investigation's website by a group called 'Pakistani Cyber Army' has raised questions over the safety regulations of servers provided by National Informatics Centre, the organisation responsible for maintaining government servers.

Loan racket: RBI to probe modus operandi

Loan racket: RBI to probe modus operandi

Rediff.com25 Nov 2010

RBI would alert banks to exercise caution on their exposure to the real estate sector according to the process usually followed, sources said.

Manish Sisodia arrested after 8-hr grilling, CBI says wasn't cooperating

Manish Sisodia arrested after 8-hr grilling, CBI says wasn't cooperating

Rediff.com26 Feb 2023

Sisodia was arrested after nearly eight hours of questioning on various aspects of the excise policy for 2021-22, which the probe agency says suffered from irregularities both in its formulation and implementation, allegedly intended to benefit people with links to the AAP.

A FAQ on CBI and the Right to Information Act

A FAQ on CBI and the Right to Information Act

Rediff.com7 Jul 2011

Why did the Centre hastily decide to exempt the CBI from the purview of the Right to Information Act? B Raman addresses some questions about the role of the investigative agency and the government's 'national security concerns' .

Nirav Modi left India with family in first week of January

Nirav Modi left India with family in first week of January

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

His brother Nishal, a Belgian citizen, also left the country on January 1, while wife Ami, a US citizen, and business partner Mehul Choksi, the Indian promoter of Gitanjali jewellery chain, departed on January 6, the officials said.

NRHM scam: CBI seeks police report on official's suicide

NRHM scam: CBI seeks police report on official's suicide

Rediff.com23 Jan 2012

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Monday sought a report from the Lucknow police on the alleged suicide by Sunil Verma, a key accused in National Rural Health Mission case who is believed to have carried "vital information" even as it continued questioning of senior officials as part of its probe into the scam.

NRHM scam accused commits suicide

NRHM scam accused commits suicide

Rediff.com23 Jan 2012

Sunil Verma, an accused in the multi-crore National Rural Health Mission scam, allegedly committed suicide on Monday at his Vikas Nagar residence in Lucknow by shooting himself with his licenced revolver, police said.

India to tell Pak changes in fugitives list

India to tell Pak changes in fugitives list

Rediff.com30 May 2011

India will formally communicate to Pakistan about the errors in the list of 50 most wanted fugitives given to it by handing over a correct list within two weeks.

No interrogation room in new CBI building!

No interrogation room in new CBI building!

Rediff.com17 May 2011

In a shocking lack of vision and planning, officials from the Central Bureau of Investigation have found that their newly-constructed hi-tech office building in New Delhi, does not a interrogation room!

Will Ideology Trump Personalities And Issues in TN Again?

Will Ideology Trump Personalities And Issues in TN Again?

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

According to DMK, the voters are already consolidated on ideological lines, hence the impact of anti-incumbency, whether against the BJP Centre or the DMK state may not be too much, notes N Sathiya Moorthy.

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.

UP NRHM scam accused gets bail as CBI fails to show proof

UP NRHM scam accused gets bail as CBI fails to show proof

Rediff.com6 Jun 2012

Shukla had been in jail for almost a month for his alleged role in the murder of two CMOs Dr Vinod Arya and Dr B P Singh who were gunned down allegedly in connection with the NRHM bungling.

Man in Chilean custody not IC-814 hijacker: CBI

Man in Chilean custody not IC-814 hijacker: CBI

Rediff.com20 Apr 2011

The Central Bureau of Investigation has conclusively established that the person detained in Chile is not the man it was looking for in connection with the conspiracy in the hijacking of an Indian Airlines plane in 1999 and that he was just a visa offender.

Dawood aide Mirchi to be deported to India in 2012?

Dawood aide Mirchi to be deported to India in 2012?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2011

Iqbal Mirchi, drug lord and aide of underworld don Dawood Ibrahim, was released on bail in London on October 20. And India's chase of Mirchi continues 17 years after he fled the nation. However, not all hope is lost. There's a possibility of him being deported some time next year. Toral Varia reports

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.

'It's shame that '84 riots trial is still pending'

'It's shame that '84 riots trial is still pending'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2010

"It is kind of national shame that even after two decades, the matters are still pending. The Delhi High Court had already fixed a time frame of six months to wind up the trial," senior counsel R S Cheema, appearing for the CBI, submitted before Additional Sessions Judge Sunita Gupta.

Amritpal writes to lawyer, says in high spirits in jail

Amritpal writes to lawyer, says in high spirits in jail

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

Siyalka accompanied family members of arrested 'Waris Punjab De' activists, including Amritpal Singh, who arrived in Dibrugarh earlier in the day and met them at the jail.