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Legal expert, bank officer to help CBI probe into Saradha chit scam

Legal expert, bank officer to help CBI probe into Saradha chit scam

Rediff.com14 May 2014

The Director told his team of officers to expedite the probe as it involved the trust of common people as well as the Supreme Court in CBI.

Mulayam moves SC against CBI probe into assets

Mulayam moves SC against CBI probe into assets

Rediff.com12 Mar 2007

Mulayam Singh Yadav moved SC on Monday seeking review of its judgment directing preliminary inquiry by the CBI into allegations that he and his family members have amassed wealth disproportionate to their known sources of income.

'Deep regret': SC says probe failed to find real Nithari killer

'Deep regret': SC says probe failed to find real Nithari killer

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

The Supreme Court expressed deep regret that the actual perpetrator of the Nithari killings was not established despite a prolonged investigation, while acquitting Surendra Koli in the last Nithari murder case.

Govt interfered in CBI probe into coal scam: SC told

Govt interfered in CBI probe into coal scam: SC told

Rediff.com15 Apr 2013

A non-government organisation on Monday moved the Supreme Court seeking a special investigation team probe into alleged "blatant" interference by the Centre into the Central Bureau of Investigation probe of the coal block allocation scam.

CBI probe ordered against Nitish Kumar in shelter home case

CBI probe ordered against Nitish Kumar in shelter home case

Rediff.com16 Feb 2019

The special POCSO court in Muzaffarpur passed the order on Friday on an application filed by an accused.

Telangana: 80-year-old doctor, family rescued from 3-day digital arrest

Telangana: 80-year-old doctor, family rescued from 3-day digital arrest

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) foiled a digital arrest extortion attempt, rescuing an 80-year-old doctor and his family from cyber fraudsters posing as CBI officials.

'Namak haram': Sena leader's claim on Bal Thackeray's death ignites row

'Namak haram': Sena leader's claim on Bal Thackeray's death ignites row

Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray criticizes Devendra Fadnavis, accusing him of being a 'helpless' chief minister unable to tackle corruption. He also attacks the BJP for divisive politics and failing to address key issues.

Bengal government opposes CBI probe in chit fund scam

Bengal government opposes CBI probe in chit fund scam

Rediff.com3 May 2013

The West Bengal government on Friday opposed a prayer for a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation into the multi-crore chit fund scam, claiming in an affidavit to the Calcutta high court that at this stage, credibility of the investigation by the state police cannot be doubted.

'84 riots: HC refuses to stay CBI probe against Tytler

'84 riots: HC refuses to stay CBI probe against Tytler

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

The Delhi high court on Thursday declined to grant a stay on the Central Bureau of Investigation probe against Congress leader Jagdish Tytler in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case.

HC orders CBI probe into MNREGA bungling in UP

HC orders CBI probe into MNREGA bungling in UP

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

Taking serious note of the rampant corruption in the implementation of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act in Uttar Pradesh, the Lucknow bench of Allahabad high court on Friday ordered a Central Bureau of Investogation probe into the alleged large scale financial bungling brought to its notice through a public interest litigation, moved by local journalist Sachchidanand Gupta .

CBI tells SC why it arrested Kejriwal

CBI tells SC why it arrested Kejriwal

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday defended in the Supreme Court the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, saying it was necessary as he chose to remain evasive and non-cooperative in his replies to questions about his role in the alleged excise policy scam.

Assam min brands 2 sisters witches, CBI probe ordered

Assam min brands 2 sisters witches, CBI probe ordered

Rediff.com24 Jan 2013

The Gauhati high court has ordered a Central Bureau of Investigation inquiry into allegations against an Assam minister that he had branded two sisters as witches and harassed them in a bid to grab their land in Karbi Anglong district.

Assets case: Breather for Mayawati, SC quashes CBI probe

Assets case: Breather for Mayawati, SC quashes CBI probe

Rediff.com6 Jul 2012

In a major relief to Bahujan Samaj Party supremo Mayawati, the Supreme Court on Friday quashed a nine-year-long disproportionate assets case against her and pulled up the Central Bureau of Investigation for initiating the probe against her without specific directions from the court.

'CBI probing charges against DMK's Maran'

'CBI probing charges against DMK's Maran'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2011

The anti-corruption branch of the Central Bureau of Investigation, which is currently investigating the 2G spectrum case, is also looking into allegations about the involvement of Textile Minister Dayanidhi Maran in the multi-crore scam, CBI Director Amar Pratap said. "A lot of information is coming in for this particular case and we will have to sift through the allegations and try to find out whether he (Maran) favoured any particular company or not," Singh quipped.

No CBI probe against Naseemuddin: Maya tells Lok Ayukta

No CBI probe against Naseemuddin: Maya tells Lok Ayukta

Rediff.com27 Feb 2012

In a rebuttal to state Lokayukta's recommendation for a Central Bureau of Investigation probe against her most trusted and powerful multi-portfolio minister Naseemuddin Siddiqui, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati on Monday sought to point out that the nature of the charges against the minister did not merit such a probe.

Lalu hits out at Nitish for 'avoiding' CBI probe

Lalu hits out at Nitish for 'avoiding' CBI probe

Rediff.com5 Jun 2012

Rashtriya Janata Dal supremo Lalu Prasad on Tuesday accused the Nitish Kumar government of "avoiding" recommendations to the Centre for a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into the killing of Ranvir Sena Supremo B ahmeshwar Singh Mukhiya on June 1 in Bhojpur district.

HC stays CBI probe into Chandrababu Naidu's assets case

HC stays CBI probe into Chandrababu Naidu's assets case

Rediff.com13 Dec 2011

In a major relief to Telugu Desam Party president N Chandrababu Naidu, the Andhra Pradesh high court in its interim orders on Tuesday stayed the preliminary probe by the Central Bureau of Investigations into his alleged disproportionate assets.

What CBI probe means for Mumbai, Navi Mumbai airports

What CBI probe means for Mumbai, Navi Mumbai airports

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

Strangely, a few days after filing the charges, the CBI teams arrived in Hyderabad and Mumbai to raid GVK's offices and found incriminating evidence, a reversal of the normal course of events.

CBI to probe Vyapam scandal, orders Supreme Court

CBI to probe Vyapam scandal, orders Supreme Court

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

The Supreme Court ordered a Central Bureau of Investigation probe in the massive admission and recruitment scandal in Madhya Pradesh that will also encompass deaths of people related to it as more skeletons tumbled out of the Vyapam cupboard with yet another witness reported dead.

Mamata hits streets, ups ante against Centre as ED row escalates

Mamata hits streets, ups ante against Centre as ED row escalates

Rediff.com10 Jan 2026

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee led a protest march in Kolkata against Enforcement Directorate searches linked to I-PAC, signaling a show of strength ahead of the 2026 assembly polls. The march featured cultural elements and participation from party members and celebrities.

SC restrains release of accused in Rs 3.29 cr 'digital arrest' case

SC restrains release of accused in Rs 3.29 cr 'digital arrest' case

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

The Supreme Court has restrained lower courts from releasing the accused in a digital arrest fraud case where a 72-year-old lawyer was duped of Rs 3.29 crore. The court expressed concern over the growing cybercrime and the targeting of elderly citizens.

J'khand: Oppn demands CBI probe into horse-trading

J'khand: Oppn demands CBI probe into horse-trading

Rediff.com31 Mar 2012

The Jharkhand assembly was on Saturday adjourned till 2 pm after the opposition created pandemonium demanding a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into the alleged horse trading in the run up to the Rajya Sabha polls.

NC worker's death: Son moves petition seeking CBI probe

NC worker's death: Son moves petition seeking CBI probe

Rediff.com25 Oct 2011

Fearing that the alleged custodial death of NC worker Syed Mohammad Yousuf was being "hushed up", son of the deceased leader has moved a petition in a court in Srinagar seeking Central Bureau of Investigation probe.

SC orders CBI probe into extra-judicial killings in Manipur

SC orders CBI probe into extra-judicial killings in Manipur

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

The court was hearing a PIL seeking probe and compensation in the alleged 1,528 extra-judicial killings in Manipur from 2000 to 2012 by security forces and police.

2G: BJP demands CBI probe in Chidambaram's role

2G: BJP demands CBI probe in Chidambaram's role

Rediff.com15 Jul 2011

In an unusual move, Central Bureau of Investigation Director A P Singh on Friday had a meeting with a Bharatiya Janata Party delegation, which demanded a probe into alleged role of the then Finance Minister P Chidambaram in the 2G scam.

CBI books fresh case in NEET impersonation scam

CBI books fresh case in NEET impersonation scam

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a fresh case in connection with alleged impersonation by four National Eligibility cum Entrance Test-Undergraduate (NEET-UG), 2024 candidates in Bihar's Purnea, officials said on Wednesday.

Murdered IM member's family to move SC for CBI probe

Murdered IM member's family to move SC for CBI probe

Rediff.com9 Jun 2012

The family of suspected Indian Mujahideen operative Mohammad Qateel Siddiqui, who was murdered in a Pune jail on Friday, will move the Supreme Court for a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation into his killing. Advocate M S Khan, who was representing Siddiqui before a Delhi court, on Saturday said he will approach the apex court for a CBI inquiry into the incident.

YSRC MLA booked for ex-driver's murder, victim's wife demands CBI probe

YSRC MLA booked for ex-driver's murder, victim's wife demands CBI probe

Rediff.com22 May 2022

Over the last two days, Dalit organisations and the opposition Telugu Desam Party put in sustained pressure calling for the police to arrest the ruling party legislator.

SC refuses interim bail to Kejriwal in CBI case

SC refuses interim bail to Kejriwal in CBI case

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to grant interim bail to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a corruption case filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in the alleged excise policy scam.

My daughter is 100% innocent: Sonam's father

My daughter is 100% innocent: Sonam's father

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

'The Meghalaya police are giving false statements about my daughter because the state government's image is getting tarnished due to Raja Raghuvanshi's murder case'

CBI takes over probe into Munde's death

CBI takes over probe into Munde's death

Rediff.com16 Jun 2014

The Central Bureau of Investigation has taken over the probe into the death of Bharatiya Janata Party leader Gopinath Munde following a road accident in Delhi.

NEET paper leak: CBI arrests 2 in Patna, grills 3 in Gujarat

NEET paper leak: CBI arrests 2 in Patna, grills 3 in Gujarat

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday made its first arrests in the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (Undergraduate) (NEET-UG) paper leak case, taking two people in custody in Patna while three candidates in Gujarat who had allegedly solicited help to clear the exam recorded their statements with the probe agency, officials said.

HC asks CBI to probe Param Bir's allegations against Maha HM

HC asks CBI to probe Param Bir's allegations against Maha HM

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

The Bombay HC on Monday directed the Central Bureau of Investigation to conduct a preliminary inquiry within 15 days into allegations of corruption and misconduct made by former Mumbai police chief Param Bir Singh against Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh.

CBI takes over probe into extortion allegations against Maha minister

CBI takes over probe into extortion allegations against Maha minister

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

Following the procedure, the CBI has re-registered the FIR lodged earlier by the Jalgaon police and later, taken over by the Pune Police on January 5 last year, they said.

Virbhadra withdraws plea on CBI probe

Virbhadra withdraws plea on CBI probe

Rediff.com31 Aug 2012

Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee president Virbhadra Singh on Friday withdraw his plea filed in the high court seeking quashing of a First Information Report into the CD case against him or a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into the matter.

SC orders CBI probe into BSP leader Raju Pal's murder

SC orders CBI probe into BSP leader Raju Pal's murder

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

A bench comprising Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose and Justice Amitava Roy, while allowing the plea of the Pooja Pal, wife of slain leader, asked the probe agency to conclude the probe in the case preferably within six months.

Aarushi case: Talwars seek CBI probe documents

Aarushi case: Talwars seek CBI probe documents

Rediff.com11 Jan 2011

The parents of Aarushi Talwar, who was killed nearly two-and-a-half years ago, moved a plea before the special Central Bureau of Investigation court in Ghaziabad on Tuesday asking for documents that the agency has filed along with its closure report.

Rizwanur death:  Dasmunsi demands CBI probe

Rizwanur death: Dasmunsi demands CBI probe

Rediff.com15 Oct 2007

The judicial enquiry ordered by the West Bengal government into the mysterious death of computer graphics teacher Rizwanur Rehman will not be able to unravel the truth, Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Priya Ranjan Dasmunshi said on Monday. The minister also demanded an inquiry by the Central Bureau of Investigation into the matter. "Only a CBI enquiry can bring justice to the grief-stricken mother of the deceased," said Dasmunshi.

2G scam: SC slams CBI probe

2G scam: SC slams CBI probe

Rediff.com29 Oct 2010

The Supreme Court on Friday slammed CBI for its "slipshod" investigations into the 2G spectrum allocation scam, in which the alleged role of Telecom Minister A Raja has come under the scanner, saying "the same minister is still continuing today".