News for 'Vigilance Commission'

CBI files FIR in Air India software procurement 'scam'

CBI files FIR in Air India software procurement 'scam'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

The CVC had asked the CBI to probe the 'irregularities in the tendering process and award of contract and undue benefit caused to the SAP/IBM'.

'These murders look very suspicious'

'These murders look very suspicious'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

'Was the entire place properly sanitised by the police before he was brought out of the prison for this medical check-up?' 'Once he filed a plea in the Supreme Court stating there was a threat to his life, the UP police should have maintained stricter vigilance.'

SC order on CBI extremely positive development: Jaitley

SC order on CBI extremely positive development: Jaitley

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

Jaitley said recent developments have eroded the credibility of the CBI.

The 10 pm Tuesday raid that rocked the CBI

The 10 pm Tuesday raid that rocked the CBI

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

Around 10 pm, teams of about 15-16 officers entered the compound of the headquarters and history was made.

How Modi's anti-corruption drive has helped

How Modi's anti-corruption drive has helped

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

Rapid rise in disposal of corruption cases against govt employees has helped

487 out of 615 women officers granted PC, court lauds COAS

487 out of 615 women officers granted PC, court lauds COAS

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

The top court which recorded its appreciation for all the concerned authorities including Chief of Army Staff for acting fair and objective manner to resolve the issue directed that 12 WSSCOs, who have been released from service during the pendency of proceedings, shall be deemed to continue in service and be granted the Permanent Commission (PC).

EC acts over EVM complaints, 3 UP officials removed from poll duty

EC acts over EVM complaints, 3 UP officials removed from poll duty

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

The nodal officer for EVMs in Varanasi, a returning officer (RO) in Sonbhadra district and an additional election officer in Bareilly district have been pulled out from election duties, a day ahead of the counting of votes in UP.

'Wrong to allege ED is politically motivated'

'Wrong to allege ED is politically motivated'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

'Whatever ED officers do -- issue summons, conduct searches or arrest a person -- they have to face the courts.'

113 per cent surge in corruption complaints: CVC

113 per cent surge in corruption complaints: CVC

Rediff.com2 Sep 2013

There has been a quantum jump in the number of complaints of corruption received by the Central Vigilance Commission last year as against those in 2011.

Mundra likely to be next RBI deputy governor

Mundra likely to be next RBI deputy governor

Rediff.com16 Jun 2014

Green signal from Jaitley; CVC okays Hemant Contractor for head of PFRDA

183 criminals killed in encounters since March 2017: UP Police

183 criminals killed in encounters since March 2017: UP Police

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

The number of policemen injured in them was 1,443 and 13 were killed, the data showed.

New rules on how banks should report frauds to CBI

New rules on how banks should report frauds to CBI

Rediff.com10 May 2018

According to RBI's circular, cases of frauds involving more than Rs 25 crore and up to Rs 50 crore should be given to the CBI's Banking Security and Fraud Cell

Delhi clashes: Police hold meeting with Aman committees to restore normalcy

Delhi clashes: Police hold meeting with Aman committees to restore normalcy

Rediff.com17 Apr 2022

The Delhi police arrested 14 people over the violence, including a 21-year-old man, who allegedly fired a bullet that hit a sub-inspector, officials said on Sunday.

ED grills J'khand mining secretary Singhal for 9 hours in PMLA case

ED grills J'khand mining secretary Singhal for 9 hours in PMLA case

Rediff.com11 May 2022

She has been called again on Wednesday for a fresh round of grilling.

Will Govt Cut PSBs Loose?

Will Govt Cut PSBs Loose?

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

Merely bringing down the government stake below 51% may not find any taker for the PSBs. The government must bring down its holding to at least 26%, recommends Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Anil Kumar Sinha takes charge as CBI's new director

Anil Kumar Sinha takes charge as CBI's new director

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

Anil Kumar Sinha, a 1979-batch Indian Police Service officer, on Wednesday took over the reins of the Central Bureau of Investigation at a time when the agency is facing criticism from courts over its handling of probe in coal allocation and 2G scams.

Jet-Etihad deal probe may be closed

Jet-Etihad deal probe may be closed

Rediff.com26 Sep 2013

The Civil Aviation Ministry has submitted replies to the CVC on a series of allegations raised by Nishikant Dubey against the deal and clarified all concerns raised by him, official sources said.

CBI awaiting nod to act on the high and mighty

CBI awaiting nod to act on the high and mighty

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

As per the norms, sanction for prosecution has to be decided within four months time of the CBI seeking such a permission.

Sadiq Jamal encounter: CBI likely to question ex-IB officer

Sadiq Jamal encounter: CBI likely to question ex-IB officer

Rediff.com28 Jul 2013

The probe into the alleged fake encounter case of Sadiq Jamal of 2003 in Gujarat will enter yet another phase with the Central Bureau of Investigation all set to question former Special Director of Intelligence Bureau Sudhir Kumar in connection with the case.

Corruption in Indian Railways? Yes, says the minister

Corruption in Indian Railways? Yes, says the minister

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

'There is corruption at various levels'.

Sameer Wankhede meets caste panel chief, submits caste documents

Sameer Wankhede meets caste panel chief, submits caste documents

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

Sources added that Wankhede, also submitted divorce papers of his first marriage, birth certificate and other related documents.

EXPLAINED: CBI war between Rakesh Asthana and Alok Verma

EXPLAINED: CBI war between Rakesh Asthana and Alok Verma

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

India's premier investigating agency, the Central Bureau of Investigation, is witnessing an unprecedented crisis since the last few weeks. At the heart of the crisis is the struggle between its two top bosses -- Alok Verma and Rakesh Asthana. As the case continues to play out in the public with allegations being countered with more allegations, here's all you need to know about the feud and its various twists and turns.

Gujarat records 61% turnout in phase 2, down from 70% in 2017

Gujarat records 61% turnout in phase 2, down from 70% in 2017

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

A total of 833 candidates from 61 political parties, including Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel of the Bharatiya Janata Party, are contesting the polls in these assembly segments spread across Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Gandhinagar and other districts.

Telecom investments hit due to indecisive bureaucracy: Anil Ambani

Telecom investments hit due to indecisive bureaucracy: Anil Ambani

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

Decision-making has been very poor, Ambani said.

72.14% turnout recorded in crucial Phase 1 of Assam polls

72.14% turnout recorded in crucial Phase 1 of Assam polls

Rediff.com27 Mar 2021

A voter turnout of 72.14 per cent was recorded in Assam till 5 pm on Saturday in the first phase of assembly elections in the state, the Election Commission said.

PM-led panel to decide on Verma's fate; CJI nominates Justice Sikri

PM-led panel to decide on Verma's fate; CJI nominates Justice Sikri

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

Since the CJI was a part of the bench and author of the Tuesday's verdict which reinstated Verma as the CBI Director, he opted himself out of the panel's meeting which was ordered to be convened within a week.

Govt agrees to Air India employees' main demands

Govt agrees to Air India employees' main demands

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

The central government has agreed in-principle to Air India employees' main demands. It fears an industrial dissension now could impede the process of privatisation. It has agreed to bear the cost of liquidation loss on account of transfer to the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) from company-owned trusts, inclusion of employees in the central government health scheme (CGHS), and encashment of leaves. The template of the Air India process will be followed for other public sector undertakings up for privatisation at a later date.

Alok Verma shunted out as CBI chief

Alok Verma shunted out as CBI chief

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

He has been removed from the high-profile post on the charges of corruption and dereliction of duty making him the first chief in the history of the agency to face such action.

ED arrests Jharkhand mining secretary Pooja Singhal

ED arrests Jharkhand mining secretary Pooja Singhal

Rediff.com11 May 2022

Sources claimed that Singhal was "evasive" in her replies and hence was arrested.

Cong meets CVC on Rafale deal, demands registration of corruption case

Cong meets CVC on Rafale deal, demands registration of corruption case

Rediff.com24 Sep 2018

The Congress has launched an offensive against the Bharatiya Janata Party government over the Rafale deal, alleging corruption and violation of rules by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and demanded answers from him.

West Bengal's power to withhold consent to CBI not absolute: Centre to SC

West Bengal's power to withhold consent to CBI not absolute: Centre to SC

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

The Centre has told the Supreme Court that West Bengal's power to withhold consent to the Central Bureau of Investigation is not absolute and the probe agency is entitled to carry out investigations that are being carried out against Central government employees or have a pan-India impact.

CBI feud: SC to hear CVC's version

CBI feud: SC to hear CVC's version

Rediff.com11 Nov 2018

The hearing assumes significance as Verma, who has a running feud with Special CBI Director Rakesh Asthana, has been appearing before the three-member CVC headed by K V Chowdary and is understood to have given point-wise refusal to all the allegations levelled against him by his deputy.

Why sale of stressed assets by banks off to a slow start this year

Why sale of stressed assets by banks off to a slow start this year

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

Recently, CVC suggested that banks have a monitoring mechanism for bad loan sales to ARCs, with the cash flow statement from stressed assets shared with banks.

CVC orders fresh inquiry against ex-home secy

CVC orders fresh inquiry against ex-home secy

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

The CVC had received a complaint accusing Goswami of influencing decisions linked to Sinh and an enquiry in the case is going on, official sources said.

'PVR-INOX Merger In Final Stages'

'PVR-INOX Merger In Final Stages'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

'We would love to have more players entering the market because that is how the business will grow.'

Coal scam: File chargesheets by March 28, SC tells CBI

Coal scam: File chargesheets by March 28, SC tells CBI

Rediff.com11 Mar 2014

The investigative agency wanted four weeks, arguing some more investigation has to be carried out in the case.

EC asks health secy to ramp up vaccination in 5 poll-bound states

EC asks health secy to ramp up vaccination in 5 poll-bound states

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

An Allahabad high court bench of Justice Shekhar Yadav had on Thursday last urged the government and the poll panel to consider postponing the Uttar Pradesh assembly elections for a month or two and banning all political rallies amid the fears of an impending third wave of Covid.

Juveniles among 22 held for Hanuman Jayanti violence in Jahangirpuri

Juveniles among 22 held for Hanuman Jayanti violence in Jahangirpuri

Rediff.com17 Apr 2022

Police said there was stone-pelting and some vehicles were also torched during the clashes between two communities Saturday evening.

'Love Jihad' not defined, no such case reported: MHA

'Love Jihad' not defined, no such case reported: MHA

Rediff.com4 Feb 2020

In a reply in Lok Sabha to Congress MP Behanan Benny's question, the MHA added, 'However, two cases from Kerala involving inter-faith marriages have been investigated by the National Investigation Agency (NIA).'

Ex-CBI chief Alok Verma may face action for defying govt order

Ex-CBI chief Alok Verma may face action for defying govt order

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

In a letter sent to Verma Wednesday, the MHA said, "You are directed to join the post of DG, Fire Services, Civil Defence & Home Guards immediately" which was seen as rejection of his letter