News for 'cbi probe'

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.

Rs 54,000 cr digital fraud is 'dacoity', SC tells Centre to act

Rs 54,000 cr digital fraud is 'dacoity', SC tells Centre to act

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

The Supreme Court has expressed serious concerns about the rise in digital fraud, particularly digital arrest scams, and has directed the central government to develop a standard operating procedure to combat these crimes.

Saumya Chaurasia Gets Bail in Liquor Scam Cases

Saumya Chaurasia Gets Bail in Liquor Scam Cases

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

The Chhattisgarh High Court has granted bail to Saumya Chaurasia, a former deputy secretary in the CMO, in two cases related to the alleged liquor scam that occurred during the previous Congress government.

Was Sheena Bora Shot Dead?

Was Sheena Bora Shot Dead?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

Oh, what a strange 'tangled web' these two men and one woman have been caught up in for the last nine years. Or allegedly 'weaved'.

Saumya Chaurasia Gets Bail in Liquor Scam Cases

Saumya Chaurasia Gets Bail in Liquor Scam Cases

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

The Chhattisgarh High Court has granted bail to Saumya Chaurasia, a former deputy secretary in the CMO, in two cases related to the alleged liquor scam being investigated by the ED and EOW.

'Why still inquiry?' HC raps police in Disha Salian case

'Why still inquiry?' HC raps police in Disha Salian case

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

The Bombay High Court has questioned the length of the Mumbai police's inquiry into the death of Disha Salian, former celebrity manager, who died in 2020. The court has asked why the inquiry is still ongoing after five years and has directed the police to produce the post mortem report and provide copies of statements to the petitioner, Disha Salian's father.

Dead Air Deccan staffer's parents seek CBI probe

Dead Air Deccan staffer's parents seek CBI probe

Rediff.com24 Oct 2007

Sanskriti Sinha, 29, an aeronautical engineer with private airlines Air Deccan, was crushed to death on Monday night on the airport premises in New Delhi, after being hit by a vehicle.

Bihar doc lynched in jail: Nitish orders CBI probe

Bihar doc lynched in jail: Nitish orders CBI probe

Rediff.com6 Jun 2011

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday ordered a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into the unfortunate death of a doctor who was mercilessly beaten up by jail inmates last week.

Andhra HC stays CBI probe in 'illegal' mining case

Andhra HC stays CBI probe in 'illegal' mining case

Rediff.com14 Dec 2009

The Andhra Pradesh high court on Monday stayed a Central Bureau of Investigation's inquiry into the alleged illegal mining by the Obulapuram Mining Company, owned by Karnataka Tourism Minister G Janardhan Reddy and his family.

UP CM Akhilesh to request CBI probe into Narsingh saga

UP CM Akhilesh to request CBI probe into Narsingh saga

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday assured wrestler Narsingh Yadav that his government will request the centre to order CBI probe into the doping scandal, which has led to the grappler being handed a four-year ban.

Cough syrup deaths: Plea in SC seeks extensive probe

Cough syrup deaths: Plea in SC seeks extensive probe

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

The Supreme Court agreed to hear on Friday a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking inquiry and systemic reform in drug safety mechanisms in the wake of deaths of children in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan allegedly due to consumption of toxic cough syrups.

No need for CBI probe in Tablighi event: Centre to SC

No need for CBI probe in Tablighi event: Centre to SC

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

The ministry of home affairs gave in detail the steps taken by the Delhi Police which is making all efforts to complete the investigation within the time frame to submit the charge sheet in the trial court.

Maha denies CBI probe into Mukesh Ambani's Antilla home

Maha denies CBI probe into Mukesh Ambani's Antilla home

Rediff.com4 Aug 2011

An inquiry is on into the land dispute regarding Mukesh Ambani's Antilla skyscraper.

Shah demands CBI probe into Bengal BJP worker's death

Shah demands CBI probe into Bengal BJP worker's death

Rediff.com6 May 2022

Shah said BJP worker's family had complained that his body had been taken away forcibly.

Yeddyurappa welcomes CBI probe, Cong wants BJP govt to go

Yeddyurappa welcomes CBI probe, Cong wants BJP govt to go

Rediff.com11 May 2012

An embattled former Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa on Friday welcomed the Supreme Court order for a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into illegal mining and donations received by his family-run trust from mining firms.

Mehul Choksi refuses to join CBI probe

Mehul Choksi refuses to join CBI probe

Rediff.com20 Mar 2018

The jeweller, who had left the country before Punjab National Bank approached the CBI with complaint against him and Nirav Modi, said the media continued to conduct a trial by itself blowing each and every issue out of proportion.

CBI probes Air India's 68 Boeing aircraft order

CBI probes Air India's 68 Boeing aircraft order

Rediff.com9 Nov 2014

Air India had placed an order for 68 aircraft, including Boeing 737s, 777s and 787s, all valued at $11 billion in Dec 2005.

Mamata Banerjee to Hold Dharna Against Electoral Roll Deletions

Mamata Banerjee to Hold Dharna Against Electoral Roll Deletions

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is set to hold a dharna in Kolkata against alleged arbitrary deletions in the state's electoral rolls, marking a return to her roots as a street fighter and signalling a key political battle ahead of Assembly elections.

Sreelekha Denies Revealing Rape Victim's Identity, Claims 'Character Assassination' Attempt

Sreelekha Denies Revealing Rape Victim's Identity, Claims 'Character Assassination' Attempt

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

BJP councillor and former Kerala DGP R Sreelekha denies allegations of revealing the identity of a rape victim, claiming the complaint is a 'character assassination' attempt. She asserts that the POCSO Act does not apply in this case, as the victim was not a minor.

Death threats to Jaya: DMK govt seeks CBI probe

Death threats to Jaya: DMK govt seeks CBI probe

Rediff.com28 Sep 2010

Buckling under pressure from the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, the Tamil Nadu government on Tuesday decided to hand over to the Central Bureau of Investigation five cases regarding repeated death threats issued to its party chief Jayalalithaa. The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam government's decision comes a day after an AIADMK delegation made yet another representation to the chief secretary and home secretary demanding a CBI probe into the threats.

ED gets 'last chance' to argue against Kejriwal's bail

ED gets 'last chance' to argue against Kejriwal's bail

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

The Delhi High Court has granted the Enforcement Directorate a final opportunity to argue against the bail granted to Arvind Kejriwal in the excise policy-linked money laundering case, following objections from Kejriwal's counsel regarding repeated adjournments.

Prashant Kishor Vs Ashok Choudhury Battle Hots Up

Prashant Kishor Vs Ashok Choudhury Battle Hots Up

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

Ashok Choudhary on Tuesday sent a Rs 100 crore defamation notice to Prashant Kishor and described the allegations as baseless and 'blatant lies'.

Fresh violence hits Meghalaya; Shah assures CBI probe into border firing

Fresh violence hits Meghalaya; Shah assures CBI probe into border firing

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Thursday said Union Home Minister Amit Shah has given firm assurances at a meeting held in Delhi of acting on his request for a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the 'firing by Assam Police' along the states' border.

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.

HC orders CBI probe in TMC leader's murder that led to Birbhum massacre

HC orders CBI probe in TMC leader's murder that led to Birbhum massacre

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

The high court had earlier ordered a CBI investigation into the killings of the nine people at Bogtui village.

Constable tortured with rods, electric shock: CBI books 6 J-K cops

Constable tortured with rods, electric shock: CBI books 6 J-K cops

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

The CBI has filed a case against six Jammu and Kashmir police officials for allegedly torturing a fellow constable in custody. The case was registered following a Supreme Court order.

'KTR didn't back me': K Kavitha quits BRS, MLC post

'KTR didn't back me': K Kavitha quits BRS, MLC post

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

Kavitha, daughter of party founder and former Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao (KCR), also announced quitting as Member of the Legislative Council and indicated there was 'pressure' on her father to act against her.

SC stays HC order for CBI probe against Uttarakhand CM

SC stays HC order for CBI probe against Uttarakhand CM

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

A bench headed by Justice Ashok Bhushan said the 'drastic order' passed by the high court without hearing the chief minister has taken 'everybody by surprise' as there was no prayer in the plea by the journalists to lodge a first information report against Rawat.

SC allows RG Kar doc's parents to pursue further probe on others' role

SC allows RG Kar doc's parents to pursue further probe on others' role

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

The Supreme Court has allowed the parents of the RG Kar Medical College rape and murder victim to pursue their plea for a further court-monitored CBI probe into the incident before the Calcutta High Court. The parents had expressed dissatisfaction with the CBI's initial probe and sought a more thorough investigation. The court, without making comments, disposed of the application, allowing the parents to continue the proceedings before the high court. The case has also prompted the Supreme Court to consider recommendations for preventing gender-based violence and developing safety protocols for medical staff at hospitals across the nation.

Open to CBI probe into Satyam fraud:Reddy tells PM

Open to CBI probe into Satyam fraud:Reddy tells PM

Rediff.com28 Jan 2009

Stressing a coordinated mechanism between the central agencies and departments like Securities and Exchange Board of India and the Serious Fraud Investigation Office, the Andhra Pradesh chief minister said the scope of probe underway by the state government included Satyam's connection with the Maytas firms.

IAS officer's death: Family demands CBI probe, threatens suicide

IAS officer's death: Family demands CBI probe, threatens suicide

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

The family refused to accept DK Ravi committed suicide and demanded a CBI probe

Madras HC appoints officer to probe TN custodial death

Madras HC appoints officer to probe TN custodial death

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

The Madras high court on Tuesday appointed an inquiry officer into the Sivaganga custodial death case and allowed a CB-CID probe into the matter.

Guj HC orders CBI probe in HIV-infected children's case

Guj HC orders CBI probe in HIV-infected children's case

Rediff.com27 Jun 2012

Criticising the state's police, the Gujarat high court on Wednesday ordered a Central Bureau of Investigation inquiry in a case where 23 children suffering from thalassemia contracted HIV, allegedly during the routine blood transfusion procedures at the Junagadh civil hospital.

CBI takes over Kolkata doctor's rape-murder probe

CBI takes over Kolkata doctor's rape-murder probe

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

The court directed the Kolkata Police to hand over the case diary to the central probe agency by Tuesday evening, and all other documents by 10 am on Wednesday.

National Herald case: HC to hear ED plea against Gandhis on Mar 9

National Herald case: HC to hear ED plea against Gandhis on Mar 9

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

The Delhi High Court has scheduled a hearing for March 9 on the Enforcement Directorate's plea challenging a trial court order that refused to acknowledge its chargesheet against Congress leaders Sonia and Rahul Gandhi in the National Herald money laundering case.

CBI probe sought in Rs 5900 crore NREGA scam in Bihar

CBI probe sought in Rs 5900 crore NREGA scam in Bihar

Rediff.com14 Dec 2012

The Delhi-based Centre for Environment and Food Security has filed an application in the Supreme Court seeking a thorough probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation into the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act scam in Bihar.

The Day Indrani Mukerjea Was Missed

The Day Indrani Mukerjea Was Missed

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

'On August 22, 2015, Shyamvar Rai disclosed to you that he had committed the murder of Sheena Bora along with Rahul Mukerjea.' How would Indrani have reacted to this?

Gaya road rage victim's kin seek CBI probe

Gaya road rage victim's kin seek CBI probe

Rediff.com12 May 2016

Chanda also questioned the delay of 26 hours in filing the first information report in the case and the failures of police to provide them a post-mortem report of Aditya.

CBI probe on Ishrat: HC reserves order till Aug 12

CBI probe on Ishrat: HC reserves order till Aug 12

Rediff.com23 Jul 2010

Gujarat high court on Thursday reserved order till August 12 into the petitions demanding CBI probe in the 2004 encounter of Ishrat Jahan and three others.