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Withdraw LOC against Aakar Patel: Court to CBI

Withdraw LOC against Aakar Patel: Court to CBI

Rediff.com16 Apr 2022

The court set aside the direction issued to the CBI director to make a written apology to Patel for the agency's action against him.

CBI charges Dera chief in murder and rape cases

CBI charges Dera chief in murder and rape cases

Rediff.com1 Aug 2007

Earlier, the CBI filed a "status report" in the court of Justices Adesh Kumar Goel and Ajay Lamba about the three cases in compliance of the high court's order.

IT professionals join stir as protests continue to rock Kolkata

IT professionals join stir as protests continue to rock Kolkata

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

Chanting 'Justice for RG Kar' and 'Justice for our sister', hundreds of IT professionals took to the streets of Sector V in Salt Lake, the city's IT Hub, protesting against the rape and murder of a post-graduate trainee doctor at RG Kar Hospital.

CBI grills Karti Chidambaram for 9 hours in visa bribery case

CBI grills Karti Chidambaram for 9 hours in visa bribery case

Rediff.com26 May 2022

A special court had ordered him to join the CBI investigation within 16 hours of his arrival from the United Kingdom and Europe, where he had gone with the permission of the Supreme Court and the special court itself.

CBI to give 2G case file to Swamy in 2 days

CBI to give 2G case file to Swamy in 2 days

Rediff.com15 Nov 2011

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Tuesday told a Delhi court that it would provide in two days a copy of a file relating to 2G spectrum allocation to Janata Party chief Subramanian Swamy who alleged the document would prove the "complicity" of the then finance minister P Chidambaram in the scam.

Will amend laws to ensure death to rapists: Mamata

Will amend laws to ensure death to rapists: Mamata

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Asserting that her government has zero tolerance to incidents of rape, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday said an amendment to existing laws will be passed in the state assembly next week to ensure capital punishment to convicted rapists.

Lalu seeks passport back from CBI court

Lalu seeks passport back from CBI court

Rediff.com30 Apr 2008

Railway Minister Lalu Prasad has sought his passport back from the CBI court of Ranchi in view of his proposed official tour to Singapore and Malaysia on May 12. Lalu had submitted his passport on the court's directive in connection with RC 38, a in the multi-crore fodder scam. He is scheduled to visit Singapore on May 12 and Malaysia on May 15.

Top cop Vanzara arrested by CBI in Ishrat encounter case

Top cop Vanzara arrested by CBI in Ishrat encounter case

Rediff.com4 Jun 2013

The Central Bureau of Investigation, which is probing the 2004 fake encounter case of Isharat Jahan and three others, on Tuesday arrested suspended Indian Penal Service officer D G Vanzara from Sabarmati Central Jail in Ahmedabad. The arrest was made after permission was granted by a special CBI court earlier in the day, sources said.

CBI grills Karti in Chinese visa case for 3rd day

CBI grills Karti in Chinese visa case for 3rd day

Rediff.com28 May 2022

He arrived at the CBI headquarters early in the morning to face the investigation team. The questioning is likely to continue throughout the day with a lunch break, they said.

2G: Raja refuses to respond to CBI's new charge against him

2G: Raja refuses to respond to CBI's new charge against him

Rediff.com30 Sep 2011

Former Telecom Minister A Raja on Friday told a Delhi court that he would not respond to the Central Bureau of Investigation's fresh plea to invoke additional charge of criminal breach of trust against all the accused till the agency stated that its probe in the 2G spectrum allocation scam was on or over.

CBI summons Sisodia for questioning in excise case, AAP fears arrest

CBI summons Sisodia for questioning in excise case, AAP fears arrest

Rediff.com16 Oct 2022

The AAP claimed that Sisodia would be arrested on Monday and alleged the move was initiated in view of the forthcoming assembly elections in Gujarat where it is in a direct contest with the BJP.

Now, Mahagathbandhan in Bihar calls for withdrawing general consent to CBI

Now, Mahagathbandhan in Bihar calls for withdrawing general consent to CBI

Rediff.com28 Aug 2022

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's Janata Dal-United said it was the right time to withdraw the general consent to the CBI.

CBI meant to investigate crimes, not railway accidents: Kharge to PM

CBI meant to investigate crimes, not railway accidents: Kharge to PM

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

In his letter to Modi, Kharge hit out at the railway minister for seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation probe, saying the law enforcement agency is meant to investigate crimes, not railway accidents.

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.

Adarsh scam: 3 accused get CBI custody till Mar 31

Adarsh scam: 3 accused get CBI custody till Mar 31

Rediff.com21 Mar 2012

Three former government employees, including retired defence estates officer, R C Thakur and Brigadier (retd) M M Wanchoo, arrested on Tuesday in the Adarsh Housing Society scam, were on Wednesday remanded to the Central Bureau of Investigation custody till March 31.

Narada case: Political storm in WB after CBI arrests 3 TMC leaders

Narada case: Political storm in WB after CBI arrests 3 TMC leaders

Rediff.com17 May 2021

Bengal ministers Firhad Hakim and Subrata Mukherjee were taken to the Central Bureau of Investigation office on Monday in connection with the Narada sting operation, officials said.

CBI gets 7-day custody of ex-NSE MD Chitra Ramkrishn

CBI gets 7-day custody of ex-NSE MD Chitra Ramkrishn

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Monday produced former managing director and chief executive officer of National Stock Exchange (NSE) Chitra Ramkrishna before a Delhi court in connection with the NSE co-location case. The probe agency produced the accused before special Special Judge Sanjeev Aggarwal and sought 14-day custodial interrogation in the case. The CBI arrested the accused on Sunday after her anticipatory bail application was dismissed by the court on Saturday. The CBI had recently questioned Ramkrishna in the matter.

Nationwide strike over Kolkata doctor's murder; surgeries hit

Nationwide strike over Kolkata doctor's murder; surgeries hit

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

According to the Federation of Resident Doctors Association, during the indefinite strike, all outpatient departments, operation theatres, and ward duties will be shut, but emergency services will continue to operate as usual, ensuring that urgent patient care remains unaffected.

Kingfisher Airlines: IDBI Bank GM conspired with Mallya

Kingfisher Airlines: IDBI Bank GM conspired with Mallya

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

A senior IDBI Bank official allegedly conspired with businessman Vijay Mallya for sanction and disbursement of loan to the latter's Kingfisher Airlines, the Central Bureau of Investigation said in its supplementary chargesheet filed in a Mumbai court. Mallya is an accused in the alleged Rs 900-crore IDBI Bank-Kingfisher Airlines loan fraud case, which is being probed by the CBI. The Central agency had recently filed a supplementary chargesheet before a special CBI court.

AAP govt calls special Delhi assembly session amid horse-trading claims

AAP govt calls special Delhi assembly session amid horse-trading claims

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

The AAP leaders have alleged that four MLAs were offered money by the BJP to quit the party.

'Truth triumphs': BJP leaders welcome Babri verdict

'Truth triumphs': BJP leaders welcome Babri verdict

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

All 32 accused in the 28-year-old Babri demolition case, including BJP's founder-members LK Advani and Murli Manohar Joshi, have been acquitted by a special CBI court in Lucknow.

CBI files charge sheet in Railway bribery scandal

CBI files charge sheet in Railway bribery scandal

Rediff.com3 Jul 2013

Former Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal was on Tuesday given a clean chit by the CBI in the Rs 10 crore cash-for-post Railway bribery scandal in which the agency filed charge sheet against his nephew Vijay Singla and suspended Board Member Mahesh Kumar along with eight others for graft and other charges.

Rana Kapoor to walk out of jail after four years

Rana Kapoor to walk out of jail after four years

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

A special court here on Friday granted bail to Yes Bank co-founder Rana Kapoor in the Rs 466.51 crore bank fraud case, paving the way for him to walk out of jail after four years. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) arrested Kapoor in March 2020 in a money laundering case, and he has been booked in eight cases related to fraud at the bank.

Bilkis convicts must never be set free again: Eyewitness

Bilkis convicts must never be set free again: Eyewitness

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

'All the convicts must be either hanged for or they must be kept behind bars for the remainder of their lives. Only then justice will be served'

Delhi court extends Kejriwal's custody till July 12 in excise policy case

Delhi court extends Kejriwal's custody till July 12 in excise policy case

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

Kejriwal, who is in jail till July 12 in the Central Bureau of Investigation case related to the excise policy, appeared before the court of special judge Kaveri Baweja through video conference.

Netflix gets court nod to air Indrani Mukerjea docu series

Netflix gets court nod to air Indrani Mukerjea docu series

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

The Bombay high court on Thursday said it has not found anything against the prosecution or the trial in the Netflix docu-series on Indrani Mukerjea, accused of killing her daughter Sheena Bora.

Assam cabinet decides to hand over probe into border violence to CBI

Assam cabinet decides to hand over probe into border violence to CBI

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

Against the backdrop of the violent clashes with villagers from Meghalaya, the Assam cabinet on Wednesday decided to hand over the investigation to CBI, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said.

Court allows CBI to quiz DSP Kumar for 7 days in custody in bribery case

Court allows CBI to quiz DSP Kumar for 7 days in custody in bribery case

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

The court termed the offence as "grave" and noted that there were serious allegations about the involvement of public servants including the accused, who has been charged by the agency of being a part of an extortion racket being run in the garb of investigation.

ED alleges Satyendar Jain getting special treatment in Tihar

ED alleges Satyendar Jain getting special treatment in Tihar

Rediff.com30 Oct 2022

Delhi Minister Satyendar Jain has been getting special treatment inside the Tihar Jail, sources said quoting an affidavit filed by the Enforcement Directorate in the trial court as he meets with his wife regularly.

CBI not liable to furnish any information under RTI Act: Kerala HC

CBI not liable to furnish any information under RTI Act: Kerala HC

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

The case lodged against him by one of the Customs officials is pending before the special judge, Thiruvananthapuram.

CBI makes first arrest in Narada case, IPS officer held

CBI makes first arrest in Narada case, IPS officer held

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

Mirza was produced before a special CBI court in Kolkata, which remanded him in the central probe agency's custody till September 30.

CJI led bench to hear plea of CBI Chief Alok Verma on Friday

CJI led bench to hear plea of CBI Chief Alok Verma on Friday

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

He has also sought stay of the Centre's order asking him to proceed on leave and giving the interim charge of his post to Joint Director M Nageswara Rao, a 1986 batch Odisha-cadre IPS officer.

CBI arrests Lalu's 'man Friday' in land-for-jobs scam

CBI arrests Lalu's 'man Friday' in land-for-jobs scam

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

The CBI suspects that Yadav had played a crucial role in facilitating the jobs and later, the transfer of land to Prasad's family.

ED names Kejriwal, AAP as accused in Delhi excise policy case

ED names Kejriwal, AAP as accused in Delhi excise policy case

Rediff.com17 May 2024

Overall this is the eighth charge sheet filed by the ED in this case in which it has arrested 18 people so far. Last week, a similar complaint was filed by the agency against BRS leader and former Telangana chief minister Chandrashekar Rao's daughter K Kavitha and four others.

CBI charges its officer, lawyer for subverting Anil Deshmukh case

CBI charges its officer, lawyer for subverting Anil Deshmukh case

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

A confidential statement of Central Bureau of Investigation chief Subodh Kumar Jaiswal, recorded during his previous tenure in connection with bribery allegations against former Maharashtra home minister Anil Deshmukh, was recovered by the CBI from devices of an arrested agency official and a lawyer of the politician, officials said on Thursday.

Aircel-Maxis case: Court reserves order on CBI's chargesheet

Aircel-Maxis case: Court reserves order on CBI's chargesheet

Rediff.com13 Oct 2014

On August 29, CBI had filed the charge sheet in the case against Dayanidhi, Kalanithi and six others, including four firms.

No court stay on broadcast of Indrani Mukerjea documentary series

No court stay on broadcast of Indrani Mukerjea documentary series

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

CBI special judge SP Naik-Nimbalkar said the court does not have the "inherent power" to stop the broadcast, and asked the probe agency to approach an appropriate forum if advised.

KochharGate: A Litmus Test For CBI

KochharGate: A Litmus Test For CBI

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

In Chanda's defence, one can always say, why would the Videocon Group take care of her husband as a quid pro quo to get a loan? After all, the group has taken money from the entire banking industry and ICICI Bank's share in the pie is not even 10 per cent. So, if it had a quid pro quo with Chanda to get the money, it must have had similar arrangements with other banks, too. If this is not the case, one must accept that it had got money from all banks, including ICICI, without any under-the-table conditions, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Manish Sisodia moves SC for bail, hearing today

Manish Sisodia moves SC for bail, hearing today

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

The Supreme Court agreed to hear on Tuesday itself the bail plea of Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, who is in Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) custody, in connection with the excise policy case.

Aakar Patel stopped at airport again despite court order

Aakar Patel stopped at airport again despite court order

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

The court on Thursday directed the CBI to withdraw a Look-Out Circular issued against Patel in a case of an alleged violation of the Foreign Contributions Regulation Act and apologise to him.