News for 'Special Branch'

Louis Berger case: Alemao Churchill applies for fresh bail

Louis Berger case: Alemao Churchill applies for fresh bail

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

Former Goa minister Churchill Alemao has filed a fresh bail application before the special court in connection with the Louis Berger bribery case.

Ishrat case: Court warns IPS officer for not appearing

Ishrat case: Court warns IPS officer for not appearing

Rediff.com29 Nov 2011

Indian Police Service officer G L Singhal, prime suspect in the Ishrat Jahan fake encounter case, has been issued a warning by a court hearing the Naroda Patiya riot case after he failed to appear before it despite summons.

2009 affidavit on Ishrat to Guj HC changed at 'political level': Pillai

2009 affidavit on Ishrat to Guj HC changed at 'political level': Pillai

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

Former Union Home Secretary G K Pillai on Thursday said that the affidavit submitted to the Gujarat high court in 2009 about Lashkar-e-Taiyba links of Ishrat Jahan and her accomplices, who were killed in an alleged fake encounter in 2004, was changed at the "political level".

Kalmadi sent to 8-day CBI remand

Kalmadi sent to 8-day CBI remand

Rediff.com26 Apr 2011

The CBI had earlier sought a 14-day custody of Kalmadi, who was arrested by the anti-corruption branch the investigating agency, to question him about several major aspects of CWG scam.

Saradha case: CBI questions Kunal Ghosh in jail

Saradha case: CBI questions Kunal Ghosh in jail

Rediff.com11 Oct 2014

CBI sources told PTI that the investigating team went to Presidency Correctional Home and questioned Ghosh under Section 161 of CrPC (examination of witnesses by police).

Cash-for-votes: Saxena remanded to 3-day custody

Cash-for-votes: Saxena remanded to 3-day custody

Rediff.com18 Jul 2011

Sanjeev Saxena, arrested for his suspected involvement in the 2008 cash-for-vote scam and believed to be a former aide of Rajya Sabha member of Parliament Amar Singh, was on Monday remanded to police custody for three days by a Delhi court.

Saradha scam: CBI questions Trinamool MP Srinjoy Bose

Saradha scam: CBI questions Trinamool MP Srinjoy Bose

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

Bose, who also owns the popular Bengali daily Pratidin, once employed the suspended Trinamool Rajya Sabha member Kunal Ghosh, now behind bars for his alleged role in Saradha affairs, as editor of the newspaper.

Ind-Eng tie: 2 held in betting racket in Bangalore

Ind-Eng tie: 2 held in betting racket in Bangalore

Rediff.com27 Feb 2011

A betting racket, in connection with the India-England World Cup tie played in Bangalore on Sunday, was busted and two persons arrested thereafter, a top police official said.

Funds swindled by Nirav Modi could be much higher

Funds swindled by Nirav Modi could be much higher

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

Only 40 per cent of the forensic information required was made available by PNB and as such, there is no way that one can put a cap on the total value of LoUs issued. He is the second Indian to be declared a fugitive economic offender, after liquor baron Vijay Mallya.

Why is Gen Rawat rushing with Theatre Commands?

Why is Gen Rawat rushing with Theatre Commands?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

The tearing hurry to form theatre commands has to be replaced by a balanced and deliberate approach. We need to accept that this process will take time if executed correctly and in the best interests of the Indian armed forces, argues Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

'Vanzara said he had Modi's clearance'

'Vanzara said he had Modi's clearance'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2013

Advocate for one of the victims of Ishrat Jahan encounter case has claimed a retired Gujarat police officer had heard his suspended senior D G Vanzara, main accused in the case, telling another officer that he had the clearance of Chief Minister Narendra Modi for the encounter.

Domestic banks can sell NPAs abroad: What does this RBI move mean?

Domestic banks can sell NPAs abroad: What does this RBI move mean?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

Apart from easing the NPA pressure on domestic banks, the RBI's move can allow companies to raise cheap, long-term loans easily now.

When Varun Dhawan proved he could act

When Varun Dhawan proved he could act

Rediff.com24 Apr 2021

As long as Varun gives us one such performance every 2-3 years we forgive him all the excesses of Coolie No 1 and Judwaa, says Subhash K Jha.

No animal invasion during Obama's Delhi trip

No animal invasion during Obama's Delhi trip

Rediff.com6 Nov 2010

Besides the high-level security apparatus in place for United States President Barack Obama's visit to New Delhi on Sunday, dog and monkey catchers are also being roped in to avert any 'animal invasion' on his route.

It is time for Hindus and Muslims to reconcile

It is time for Hindus and Muslims to reconcile

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

'This Ram Navami -- the birth anniversary of Lord Ram -- presents the majority community an opportunity to shed its minority complex and offer an olive branch and discrimination- free society to the minority,' suggests Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Fake stamp paper racket: Six Pune cops suspended

Fake stamp paper racket: Six Pune cops suspended

Rediff.com31 Oct 2003

They have been accused of giving special treatment to four accused arrested in connection with the racket.

Driver convicted for rape, murder of woman techie from AP

Driver convicted for rape, murder of woman techie from AP

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

A special women's court in Mumbai on Tuesday convicted a 29-year-old driver for the rape and murder of Esther Anuhya, an Andhra Pradesh-based woman software engineer in suburban Kurla here last year.

Bulandshahr violence: Cop transferred; Army jawan sent to 14-day remand

Bulandshahr violence: Cop transferred; Army jawan sent to 14-day remand

Rediff.com9 Dec 2018

Earlier, army chief Gen Bipin Rawat said that full cooperation will be extended in investigation of the incident.

'Nothing wrong with women entering NDA'

'Nothing wrong with women entering NDA'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

'Entry and qualification must not be through concession and must be reserved for only those who meet the stringent standards of the institution'.

How did Nirav Modi pull off PNB fraud?

How did Nirav Modi pull off PNB fraud?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

Theoretically, Modi, who understood corporate finance, committed no crime by raising debt to fund a growing business. In fact, he did a tidy job of it, but his operation started to see the ground underneath it give way in January 2018. A fascinating excerpt from Pavan C Lall's Flawed: The Rise And Fall Of India's Diamond Mogul Nirav Modi.

CBI chief refuses to comment on Ishrat controversy

CBI chief refuses to comment on Ishrat controversy

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

He noted that the agency has already submitted a chargesheet in the alleged fake encounter case of Ishrat Jahan.

Hand over probe to CBI: Kathua accused tells SC

Hand over probe to CBI: Kathua accused tells SC

Rediff.com4 May 2018

Sanji Ram and Vishal Jangotra, who were chargesheeted by the crime branch of Jammu and Kashmir Police in the case, claimed that the police had miserably failed to conduct a "fair and effective" probe and alleged that "tainted" officers were part of special investigation team which probed the matter.

JNU violence: JNUSU prez among 9 suspects named by Delhi Police

JNU violence: JNUSU prez among 9 suspects named by Delhi Police

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

Several people including Aishe Ghosh attacked students in the hostel, the police officer claimed. Ghosh, who was injured in the attack, however, refuted the charge.

NIA to chargesheet Zakir Naik this week

NIA to chargesheet Zakir Naik this week

Rediff.com22 Oct 2017

Naik is said to have acquired citizenship of Saudi Arabia but this has not been confirmed yet.

'Kathua perpetrators acted as if law of jungle prevalent'

'Kathua perpetrators acted as if law of jungle prevalent'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

The judge started his order with the couplet from Ghalib's ghazal -- Pinha tha daam-e-sakht qareeb ashiyaan ke, udhne hi nahi paye the ki girftar hum hue.

'PLA won't withdraw from advantageous positions'

'PLA won't withdraw from advantageous positions'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

'The Indian government wakes up after the fact when it can do nothing, or rather lacks the will to prosecute military actions to reverse these adverse PLA-driven developments.'

Modi's new plans and status of earlier promises

Modi's new plans and status of earlier promises

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his maiden Independence Day address, had made several promises to the nation.

26/11 case: Court seeks info from Italy

26/11 case: Court seeks info from Italy

Rediff.com27 Nov 2009

A Mumbai magistrate has issued a 'Letter Rogatory' seeking information from Italy about a father-son duo, arrested on charges of managing money transfer to finance telephone communications of the perpetrators of 26/11 Mumbai terror attack.

PHOTOS: Security beefed up across India after Pathankot attack

PHOTOS: Security beefed up across India after Pathankot attack

Rediff.com2 Jan 2016

In the wake of the terrorist attack on the Pathankot Air Force Base, security was on Saturday stepped up in the national capital and several states. Security has been beefed up at the airport, railway stations, bus stands and other vital installations.

Satyam case: BNP Paribas disowns documents

Satyam case: BNP Paribas disowns documents

Rediff.com10 Nov 2010

Deposing before the special court on Tuesday, Sabesan said the CBI had given the bank a set of documents that it seized during its investigation into the Satyam scam and asked it to ascertain if they were issued by the bank.

This is the first time Headley has spoken before a judge'

This is the first time Headley has spoken before a judge'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2016

'Headley's confirmation of certain aspects of the conspiracy, its planning and what his role was will definitely matter.'

No condition on Pakistan for US aid: Holbrooke

No condition on Pakistan for US aid: Holbrooke

Rediff.com24 Oct 2009

Amid concerns by certain quarters in Pakistan over the 'strings' attached to the United States aid, Washington on Friday asserted that no condition has been imposed on Pakistan for the $ 680 Defense Authorisation Bill and charged that an attempt is on to 'willfully distort' the facts.

Three arrested for journalist's murder in Gujarat

Three arrested for journalist's murder in Gujarat

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

Three persons were on Wednesday arrested in connection with the murder of a journalist at a newspaper office in Gujarat's Junagadh district with a police probe finding that dispute over money led to the crime.

Ishrat case: No relief for accused IPS officer PP Pandey

Ishrat case: No relief for accused IPS officer PP Pandey

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

A special court in Ahmedabad on Tuesday rejected the anticipatory bail application of Ishrat Jahan encounter case accused IPS officer Prithvi Pal Pandey who then moved the Gujarat high court, which refused to give him protection from arrest by the Central Bureau of Investigation till hearing of his plea on Wednesday.

UAPA, sedition charges invoked in FIR on R-Day violence

UAPA, sedition charges invoked in FIR on R-Day violence

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

The Delhi police's Special Cell has lodged an FIR under sections of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) and sections of the IPC dealing with sedition to investigate the violence at Red Fort in Delhi on January 26.

Aditya Puri's dream for HDFC Bank: Indian Alibaba

Aditya Puri's dream for HDFC Bank: Indian Alibaba

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

Tamal Bandyopadhyay details HDFC Bank's digital journey.

Ketan Parekh sentenced to 2 years' imprisonment

Ketan Parekh sentenced to 2 years' imprisonment

Rediff.com6 Mar 2014

Ketan Parekh, an accused in several cases of stock market manipulation, has been convicted by a special CBI court in Mumbai for cheating and sentenced to two years rigorous imprisonment.

26/11 court allows police to dispose off 24 kg RDX

26/11 court allows police to dispose off 24 kg RDX

Rediff.com12 Mar 2010

A special court has allowed the police to dispose off approximately 24 kg of RDX recovered from the 26/11 Mumbai attack target spots.The RDX will be burnt in a controlled atmosphere in the presence of a Magistrate, crime branch sources said, adding that the trial court had given permission to go ahead with the disposal.The seized explosive was placed before the court as evidence, according to Special Public Prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam.

One Day: Justice Delivered Review: 0 Thrills

One Day: Justice Delivered Review: 0 Thrills

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

Slipshod direction and listless story produce a superfluous drama about how a judge turns into a murderer, notes Prasanna D Zore.

Eight killed in Maoist encounter in Gaya

Eight killed in Maoist encounter in Gaya

Rediff.com21 Aug 2008

Eight persons, including five Special Auxiliary Police personnel and an assistant sub-inspector, were killed and three others seriously injured in a heavy exchange of fire between the police and banned Maoist activists at Raniganj in Bihar's Gaya district on Thursday.