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'Peace Is Fragile, Remains Vulnerable To Provocations'

'Peace Is Fragile, Remains Vulnerable To Provocations'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

'You cannot 'clear' your way to peace.' 'You need intelligence, calibrated force, impartial law enforcement, political neutrality, humanitarian returns and a sustained reconciliation plan.'

Delhiites lose nearly Rs 1,000 cr to cyber fraud this year

Delhiites lose nearly Rs 1,000 cr to cyber fraud this year

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

Cyber fraudsters have duped Delhi residents of nearly Rs 1,000 crore so far this year, with investment scams, digital arrests and boss scams emerging as the most common cybercrimes.

Has Vijay Changed After Karur Stampede?

Has Vijay Changed After Karur Stampede?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2025

Vijay, despite the loud message from his delayed arrival at the road-show/stampede venue, and more so his continued inaccessibility for fans-turned-cadres after graduating from a super-star to a political party leader with electoral ambitions, refuses to change. Or, so it seems, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

CBI arrests 2 in case related to post-poll violence in Bengal

CBI arrests 2 in case related to post-poll violence in Bengal

Rediff.com28 Aug 2021

The CBI has carried out searches at 15 locations in connection with the case related to attempt to murder of Dharma Mandal who suffered serious injuries after his family was attacked on May 14 night at their home in Nadia district's Chapra.

CBI arrests author who forged PM's signatures

CBI arrests author who forged PM's signatures

Rediff.com5 Oct 2012

The Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested an author, who allegedly forged signatures of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to recommend the External Affairs Ministry to purchase 250 copies of his book worth Rs 25 lakh.

CBI arrests ex-Rajasthan minister Nagar in rape case

CBI arrests ex-Rajasthan minister Nagar in rape case

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

Former Rajasthan minister Babulal Nagar was on Friday arrested by CBI on charges of raping and assaulting a 35-year-old woman last month.

Home Secretary Anil Goswami sacked for stalling CBI arrest

Home Secretary Anil Goswami sacked for stalling CBI arrest

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

Union Rural Development Secretary L C Goyal is tipped to take over the post

CBI arrests Assam minister on bribery charges

CBI arrests Assam minister on bribery charges

Rediff.com3 Jun 2008

The Central Bureau of Investigation arrested Assam Education minister Ripun Borah, while he was trying to offer a bribe of Rs 10 lakh to an officer investigating Daniel Toppo murder case

Excise scam: BRS leader Kavitha sent to CBI custody till Monday

Excise scam: BRS leader Kavitha sent to CBI custody till Monday

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

A Delhi court on Friday sent Bharat Rasthra Samithi leader K Kavitha to Central Bureau of Investigation custody till April 15 in the alleged Delhi excise policy scam.

Telgi case: CBI arrests 3 RPF men

Telgi case: CBI arrests 3 RPF men

Rediff.com20 Dec 2003

Commandant R P Pawar, Inspector B K Tiwari and Constable Sarvar Khan are accused of helping the prime accused in the scam pilfer stamps and stamp papers worth Rs 23 crore.

NRHM scam: CBI arrests former UP govt official

NRHM scam: CBI arrests former UP govt official

Rediff.com7 Jan 2012

The CBI has so far arrested five persons, including former UP Small Industries Corporation Managing Director Abhay Kumar Bajpai, former UP Jal Board General Manager P K Jain, former Director General, Family Welfare, S P Ram and trader Saurabh Jain in the case.

CBI arrests Kushwaha, BSP MLA in NRHM scam

CBI arrests Kushwaha, BSP MLA in NRHM scam

Rediff.com3 Mar 2012

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Saturday arrested former Uttar Pradesh family welfare minister Babu Singh Kushwaha and Bahujan Samaj Party Member of Legislative Assembly Ram Prasad Jaiswal. Incidentally, the agency arrested the two leaders, who have been under its scanner for their role in the Rs 8,000 crore National Rural Health Mission scam, minutes after the seventh and last phase of state elections came to an end.

RG Kar: HC allows CBI plea, dismisses Bengal's appeal

RG Kar: HC allows CBI plea, dismisses Bengal's appeal

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

Both the CBI and the state government filed appeals before the high court seeking capital punishment for Roy.

CBI arrests key aide of Saradha group chief Sudipta Sen

CBI arrests key aide of Saradha group chief Sudipta Sen

Rediff.com19 May 2015

He was arrested this morning by CBI sleuths.

How would India become Vishwaguru if...: Sonam Wangchuk's wife

How would India become Vishwaguru if...: Sonam Wangchuk's wife

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

Talking to reporters in New Delhi, Angmo challenged authorities to an open debate on the allegations, including those suggesting links to Pakistan, and said neither she has been able to contact Wangchuk nor has she been provided with formal documents detailing the charges against him by the administration.

CBI arrests 3 in NRHM scam, but not Kushwaha

CBI arrests 3 in NRHM scam, but not Kushwaha

Rediff.com6 Jan 2012

The Central Bureau of Investigation arrested two more officials and a businessman on Friday morning in connection with the Rs 8000-crore National Rural Health Mission scam. The three arrests were made at the CBI headquarters, where the accused were brought a day earlier for interrogation. P K Jain, former general manager of Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam Construction and Design, was arrested on Thursday shortly after he was questioned by CBI sleuths in New Delhi.

CBI arrests 2 Delhi govt officials on graft charges

CBI arrests 2 Delhi govt officials on graft charges

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

An assistant commissioner Vinod Atal and a lower division clerk were held.

CBI arrests Sudip Bandopadhyay, Didi cries foul; BJP office attacked

CBI arrests Sudip Bandopadhyay, Didi cries foul; BJP office attacked

Rediff.com4 Jan 2017

Shortly after arrest, BJP state headquarters in Kolkata was attacked allegedly by members of TMC student wing.

CBI arrests Micromax co-owner, executive in bribery case

CBI arrests Micromax co-owner, executive in bribery case

Rediff.com8 Aug 2013

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday arrested the co-owner of Micromax mobiles and another top executive of the company while they were allegedly giving Rs 30 lakh bribe to the engineers of North Delhi Municipal Corporation for clearance to a banquet hall construction.

Arrest of Chanda Kochhar, husband was 'abuse of power by CBI'

Arrest of Chanda Kochhar, husband was 'abuse of power by CBI'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

The arrest of ICICI Bank's former Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Chanda Kochhar and her husband Deepak Kochhar by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in a loan fraud case was "without application of mind and due regard to the law", amounting to an "abuse of power", the Bombay high court has said. A division bench of Justices Anuja Prabhudessai and N R Borkar had on February 6 held the Kochhars' arrest as illegal and confirmed a January 2023 interim order passed by another bench granting them bail. In the order made available on Monday, the court said the CBI has been unable to demonstrate the existence of circumstances or supportive material based on which the decision to arrest was taken.

CBI busts online child trafficking gang with arrest of 7; 2 infants rescued

CBI busts online child trafficking gang with arrest of 7; 2 infants rescued

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

The gang allegedly contacted childless couples desirous of adopting babies through advertisement, on social media platforms like Facebook page and WhatsApp groups.

CBI arrests I-T commissioner, top Essar executive for bribery

CBI arrests I-T commissioner, top Essar executive for bribery

Rediff.com4 May 2017

Official is accused of taking a bribe of Rs 2 cr to issue order in an appeal favouring Balaji Trust

Document leak case: CBI arrests retired wing commander

Document leak case: CBI arrests retired wing commander

Rediff.com30 Nov 2012

The Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested a retired Wing Commander of Indian Air Force for his alleged involvement in leaking confidential documents, which were later provided by estranged associate of arms dealer Abhishek Verma to the agency.

Family of 3 'digitally arrested' for 5 days, duped of Rs 1cr

Family of 3 'digitally arrested' for 5 days, duped of Rs 1cr

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

A family in Noida was duped of over Rs 1 crore after they were kept under 'digital arrest' for five days by unknown people posing as government officials. The scammers threatened the family with arrest by making video calls and claiming to be investigating money laundering and other crimes. This is a new type of cyber fraud where the accused pose as law enforcement agency officials and use video calls to intimidate their victims.

A year after RG Kar doctor's rape-murder, parents await justice

A year after RG Kar doctor's rape-murder, parents await justice

Rediff.com3 Aug 2025

A year after a young woman doctor was raped and murdered in Kolkata, her parents express their disappointment with the investigation and their continued pursuit of justice.

Seven linked to Zubeen Garg's final hours ignore CID summons: Himanta

Seven linked to Zubeen Garg's final hours ignore CID summons: Himanta

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma says most of those present with singer Zubeen Garg in Singapore during his death have yet to respond to CID summons, and addresses related political accusations.

Rose Valley chit fund scam: CBI arrests TMC MP Tapas Pal

Rose Valley chit fund scam: CBI arrests TMC MP Tapas Pal

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

The probe agency is likely to take him to Bhubaneswar for further questioning.

Sheena Bora was alive after murder? New twist in witness's testimony

Sheena Bora was alive after murder? New twist in witness's testimony

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

Key witness Vidhie Mukerjea testified in the Sheena Bora murder trial, claiming that Bora was alive after her alleged murder and identifying her voice in a recording.

'Wangchuk's right to dissent stifled': SC to hear wife's plea on Nov 24

'Wangchuk's right to dissent stifled': SC to hear wife's plea on Nov 24

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

The Supreme Court has sought responses from the Centre and the Ladakh administration regarding the detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk under the National Security Act (NSA). Wangchuk's wife has filed a plea challenging the detention, claiming it violates his fundamental rights. The court has given the Centre and Ladakh administration 10 days to respond and has scheduled the next hearing for November 24.

Even CBI, ED can arrest Shajahan Sheikh, not just police, says HC

Even CBI, ED can arrest Shajahan Sheikh, not just police, says HC

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

The Calcutta high court on Wednesday directed that Trinamool Congress leader Shajahan Sheikh, the main accused in alleged sexual atrocities on women and land grabbing at Sandeshkhali, can be arrested by the CBI, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) or the West Bengal police.

SC cancels bail granted to Dheeraj Wadhawan in loan scam case, directs him to surrender in 2 weeks

SC cancels bail granted to Dheeraj Wadhawan in loan scam case, directs him to surrender in 2 weeks

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

The Supreme Court on Tuesday cancelled bail granted to former DHFL promoter Dheeraj Wadhawan in the multi-crore bank loan scam case. A bench of Justices Sanjay Kumar and Satish Chandra Sharma passed the order after perusing the report filed by a medical board and directed Wadhawan to surrender within two weeks.

Sheena Bora wanted to take 'sanyas': School friend

Sheena Bora wanted to take 'sanyas': School friend

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

According to the witness, Sheena once told her that Indrani administered her wrong medication, and she landed in hospital as a result.

US extradites fugitive Monika Kapoor after 26 years

US extradites fugitive Monika Kapoor after 26 years

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

The CBI successfully managed to get Monika Kapoor extradited from the United States, ending her 25-year flight from justice. She is accused of economic offenses including forgery and fraud.

2G spectrum scam: CBI arrests DB group's Balwa

2G spectrum scam: CBI arrests DB group's Balwa

Rediff.com9 Feb 2011

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Tuesday night arrested Dynamix Balwas group managing director Shahid Usman Balwa in connection with the 2G spectrum allocation scam.

SIT raids Zubeen's festival organiser, manager's homes amid protests

SIT raids Zubeen's festival organiser, manager's homes amid protests

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

Assam Police's Special Investigating Team (SIT) is probing the death of singer Zubeen Garg, conducting raids and facing protests as the investigation unfolds.

'Sonam Wangchuk Will Never Instigate Violence'

'Sonam Wangchuk Will Never Instigate Violence'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

'I want to request the central government that they should not target someone just for the sake of targeting him if he has not done anything wrong.'

CBI to produce Kejriwal in court today, arrest likely; AAP cries foul

CBI to produce Kejriwal in court today, arrest likely; AAP cries foul

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Tuesday examined Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in Tihar Jail and recorded his statement related to the excise policy case.

Modi brought bill against himself: Shah on bill to remove PM, CMs

Modi brought bill against himself: Shah on bill to remove PM, CMs

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

'I want to ask the entire nation and the opposition. Can a Chief Minister, Prime Minister, or any leader run the country from jail?'

CBI arrests Pappu Yadav in Gurgaon for MLA murder

CBI arrests Pappu Yadav in Gurgaon for MLA murder

Rediff.com16 Aug 2010

Former member of Parliament of the Rashtriya Janata Dal Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav, who has been evading arrest for more than three months, was arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation from a private hospital in Gurgaon in the outskirts of the capital in connection with the murder of a former member of legislative assembly of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) 12 years ago.