News for 'investigation lapses'

Most embarrassed: Another goof-up in India's list

Most embarrassed: Another goof-up in India's list

Rediff.com20 May 2011

In another major embarrassment for the government, two more 'fugitives' in India's most wanted list handed over to Pakistan were found to be in the country, following which a Central Bureau of Investigation inspector was suspended and two of its senior officials transferred.

SC rejects CBI plea to re-open Bhopal gas tragedy case

SC rejects CBI plea to re-open Bhopal gas tragedy case

Rediff.com11 May 2011

The bench headed by the Chief Justice SH Kapadia will pass its verdict over the petition seeking to recall the apex court's 14-year-old judgment that had diluted the charges against the accused who were prosecuted just for the offence of being negligent.

Mush won't respond to questions on Bhutto murder

Mush won't respond to questions on Bhutto murder

Rediff.com24 Nov 2010

Pervez Musharraf will not respond to any questionnaire sent to him by Pakistani authorities regarding security lapses linked to former premier Benazir Bhutto's assassination, a close aide of the former Pakistan president has said.

HC orders CBI probe into Tuticorin police firing

HC orders CBI probe into Tuticorin police firing

Rediff.com14 Aug 2018

Among the series of questions raised were how self-loading riffles found their way out of the armoury and came to be used in the firing, how snipers were perched atop vehicles and how persons came to be shot in the face and chest.

Delhi's Max hospital which declared newborn dead fires 2 doctors

Delhi's Max hospital which declared newborn dead fires 2 doctors

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

The decision was taken after a meeting of the Max Healtcare authorities in connection with the incident.

Pak constitutes commission to probe Osama killing

Pak constitutes commission to probe Osama killing

Rediff.com1 Jun 2011

The Pakistan government on Tuesday formed a commission to probe the killing of Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden in a covert United States raid in the garrison city of Abbottabad and to determine the nature and causes of lapses associated with the incident.

Militant arrest: CBI to question Delhi top cops

Militant arrest: CBI to question Delhi top cops

Rediff.com4 Dec 2007

The case pertains to the arrest of Mohammed Moarif Qamar and Irshad Ali, who were alleged to be militants of Al-Badr and were arrested by the Special Cell from Mubarak Chowk on G T Karnal Road in north Delhi on February 2006. While nailing several aspects of the much-claimed probe of the Delhi police, the CBI pointed out that statements of the sleuths of the Special Cell contradicted each other. The CBI had found some proof to establish that the two were police informers.

AI flight to Moscow returns midair as pilot found COVID-19 positive

AI flight to Moscow returns midair as pilot found COVID-19 positive

Rediff.com30 May 2020

"When the A320 plane, which did not have any passengers as it was heading to Moscow to bring back stranded Indians under Vande Bharat Mission, had reached Uzbekistan's airspace, our team on ground realised that one of the pilots had tested COVID-positive," senior Air India officials said.

EVM videos on social media are of reserve, unused ones, says EC

EVM videos on social media are of reserve, unused ones, says EC

Rediff.com21 May 2019

The Election Commission on Tuesday asserted that EVMs used in the Lok Sabha polls are "absolutely safe" in strong rooms, dismissing allegations that the voting machines used in the elections were being switched with fresh ones ahead of counting of votes on May 23.

Why Binny Bansal was ousted from Flipkart

Why Binny Bansal was ousted from Flipkart

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

Where Binny slipped up badly was in gauging the level of transparency and governance that is expected by a global strategic investor, says Indrajit Gupta.

'FIA failed to provide evidence against Lakhvi'

'FIA failed to provide evidence against Lakhvi'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2010

Pakistani prosecutors have failed to provide 'concrete evidence' linking Lashkar-e-Tayiba commander Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi to the 2008 Mumbai attacks even after a lapse of nearly two years since the terror siege, one of the lawyers defending Lakhvi has said. The Federal Investigation Agency, which probed the Mumbai terror attacks and arrested Lakhvi, has "failed to furnish concrete evidence against" him, lawyer Shahbaz Ahmed Janjua told the media in Rawalpindi on Monday.

Sri Lanka to freeze assets of terrorists involved in Easter bombings

Sri Lanka to freeze assets of terrorists involved in Easter bombings

Rediff.com2 May 2019

The details of the attackers and their relatives linked to the bombings was released by the police on Wednesday.

Was it Narayana Murthy's crusade or just a petty fight?

Was it Narayana Murthy's crusade or just a petty fight?

Rediff.com24 Oct 2017

While Infosys board gave a clean chit to the Panaya deal, Murthy stands firm on his allegations and said, 'sadly, it appears we will no longer know the truth'.

Prime accused in Kerala 'honour killing' held, hartal hits life

Prime accused in Kerala 'honour killing' held, hartal hits life

Rediff.com29 May 2018

Joseph, a Dalit Christian, was abducted on Sunday and killed by a gang of criminals allegedly engaged by his fiancee's family.

Wazhul Kamar Khan no longer on most wanted list

Wazhul Kamar Khan no longer on most wanted list

Rediff.com18 May 2011

A day after India suffered huge embarrassment, the Central Bureau of Investigation has removed from its list of red corner notice fugitives the name of Wazhul Kamar Khan, who figured in the '50 most wanted' list given to Pakistan but was found staying in Thane.

Deloitte, too, refuses to offer non-audit services to clients

Deloitte, too, refuses to offer non-audit services to clients

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

Deloitte India would not provide non-audit services to all listed companies and other entities where public money is involved such as banks and insurance companies, if they are its audit clients.

DGCA suspends licence of 2 Jet Airways pilots for 5 years for mid-air brawl

DGCA suspends licence of 2 Jet Airways pilots for 5 years for mid-air brawl

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

The pilots' flying privileges have been withdrawn for leaving the cockpit unattended and thereby jeopardising flight safety, a senior DGCA official said on Tuesday.

Maggi row: Bihar court orders FIR against actors, Kerala pulls noodles

Maggi row: Bihar court orders FIR against actors, Kerala pulls noodles

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

A Bihar court on Tuesday ordered that an FIR be registered against Maggi brand ambassadors Amitabh Bachchan, Madhuri Dixit and Preity Zinta and arrest the cinestars.

Punjab: Khalistan terrorist escapes from high-security jail; 25 lakh reward announced

Punjab: Khalistan terrorist escapes from high-security jail; 25 lakh reward announced

Rediff.com27 Nov 2016

A group of armed men in police uniform on Sunday attacked the Nabha Jail in Patiala and fled with five prisoners, including Khalistan Liberation Front chief Harminder Mintoo.

Lessons from E&Y and Lehman crisis

Lessons from E&Y and Lehman crisis

Rediff.com2 Apr 2010

Perhaps these new revelations about E&Y and Lehman will inspire the govt to reopen the subject for more radical change.

No CAs in Centre's new regulatory body for accounting professionals

No CAs in Centre's new regulatory body for accounting professionals

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

The rules are being framed to maintain absolute transparency and fair play in investigations.

Bomb on plane a result of internal rivalry: Cops

Bomb on plane a result of internal rivalry: Cops

Rediff.com22 Mar 2010

A day after the discovery of a crude bomb on board a Bengaluru-Thiruvananthapuram Kingfisher flight exposed the glaring lapses in security, the police are now considering the possibility of the incident being an 'in-house job'."Preliminary investigations have revealed that there are several unregistered unions which are trying to get the better of each other. Our probe suggests that the bomb could have been placed in a bid to embarrass the company," said a police officer.

I did no wrong, am ready for probe: Raja

I did no wrong, am ready for probe: Raja

Rediff.com16 Nov 2010

"I want to reiterate that I went as per the telecom policy of 1999, as per recommendations of Telecom and Regulatory Authority of India and vision contemplated by the government. If there have been any procedural lapses. Let it be investigated. No problem at all," Raja told reporters here two days after he unceremoniously put in his papers.

Canada PM may apologise to AI victims' families

Canada PM may apologise to AI victims' families

Rediff.com22 Jun 2010

Twenty five years after Air India Flight 182 was blown apart by terrorists while flying over the Atlantic to India, Canada may finally offer a formal apology for ignoring warnings about a likely terror strike on the aircraft and lapses in the subsequent investigations.Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper is expected to offer a formal apology to families of victims of the Kanishka air crash tragedy at the memorial at Humber Park in Toronto on June 23.

Another sibling war ensues! Shivinder sues elder brother Malvinder

Another sibling war ensues! Shivinder sues elder brother Malvinder

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

"My family reputation kept me a silent spectator, as I mutely watched the organisation I founded come to a point where it was publicly auctioned; where my family and myself have been stripped of our legacy, our finances and my personal credibility."

SC refuses to order CBI probe into Mathura violence

SC refuses to order CBI probe into Mathura violence

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

The bench asked the petitioner to withdraw the petition and termed it dismissed as withdrawn.

Sister Abhaya case: HC directs CBI to conduct further probe

Sister Abhaya case: HC directs CBI to conduct further probe

Rediff.com19 Dec 2013

The Kerala high court on Thursday directed the Central Bureau of Investigation to conduct further investigation into the murder of Sister Abhaya in 1992 in Kottayam, in respect of certain material objects omitted earlier and to file report in three months.

Faulty Rs 10 notes! Buried UPA report surfaces

Faulty Rs 10 notes! Buried UPA report surfaces

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

A whopping 10 lakh notes were printed on defective currency paper from the Hoshangabad Security Paper Mill

Kingfisher Airlines' brand valuation under SFIO scanner

Kingfisher Airlines' brand valuation under SFIO scanner

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

SFIO is looking into the role of Grant Thornton LLP which had valued the brand.

57% investors say Big-4 auditors have no credibility: Survey

57% investors say Big-4 auditors have no credibility: Survey

Rediff.com20 May 2020

It can be noted that ever since Satyam Computers scandal came out in January 2009, the audit world, especially the Big Four, have been under fire from the regulators.

Why Binny Bansal will continue to remain a director of Flipkart board

Why Binny Bansal will continue to remain a director of Flipkart board

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

A board position requires one to hold at least 3 per cent of the outstanding shares. Binny holds around 5 per cent stake in Flipkart

Vijay Mallya saga: SFIO seeks loan details from banks

Vijay Mallya saga: SFIO seeks loan details from banks

Rediff.com26 Jun 2016

As a multi-disciplinary organisation, SFIO probes cases of financial frauds that are referred to it by Corporate Affairs Ministry

7 suicide bombers carried out Easter blasts in Sri Lanka

7 suicide bombers carried out Easter blasts in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

The National Tawheed Jamath is suspected of plotting the deadly Easter blasts.

Rajiv Gandhi's killers will stay in jail, rules SC

Rajiv Gandhi's killers will stay in jail, rules SC

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

The apex court said the killers of the former prime minister will stay in the jails of Tamil Nadu, thus overruling the state government's decision to release the convicts.

Separate probes into jailbreak, encounter begin

Separate probes into jailbreak, encounter begin

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

A Special Investigation Team formed by Madhya Pradesh Police on Wednesday inspected the site of alleged encounter where eight SIMI men were gunned down on Monday while a separate investigation began into the jailbreak by extremists by recreating the scene.

Chhattisgarh massacre: Bastar SP suspended, IG shifted

Chhattisgarh massacre: Bastar SP suspended, IG shifted

Rediff.com28 May 2013

Heads rolled in the Chhattisgarh police administration on Tuesday with the government suspending Bastar Superintendent of Police Mayank Shrivasta and shunting out Bastar range Inspector General of Police Himanshu Gupta, in the wake of the Maoist attack on Congress leaders.

Tihar: Probe ordered into Afzal's interview

Tihar: Probe ordered into Afzal's interview

Rediff.com10 Jun 2008

A probe has been ordered to find out how a television channel interviewed Mohammad Afzal inside Tihar jail. The move comes after director general of Tihar jail B K Gupta was pulled up by the Union home ministry.

Why Ashok Chawla quit as NSE chairman

Why Ashok Chawla quit as NSE chairman

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

The move comes after CBI gets sanction to prosecute him in Aircel-Maxis case

Sheena's father surfaces, says hang Indrani if guilty

Sheena's father surfaces, says hang Indrani if guilty

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

A day after gory details of Sheena Bora murder case were revealed by police in court, her biological father on Tuesday came out in the open for the first time while skeletal remains purportedly of the 24-year-old unearthed in Raigad were sent to Forensic Science Laboratory in Mumbai.