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ED summons Abhishek Banerjee again on October 3, day of TMC rally

ED summons Abhishek Banerjee again on October 3, day of TMC rally

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

The TMC general secretary, considered number two in the party, shared the letter sent to him by the central agency on X, formerly Twitter.

TRAI asked govt to act in 2G scam

TRAI asked govt to act in 2G scam

Rediff.com23 Feb 2011

TRAI said the two companies failed to fulfill roll-out obligations and their merger was in violation of rules.

2G spectrum scam: CBI director appears before JPC

2G spectrum scam: CBI director appears before JPC

Rediff.com7 Jun 2011

Central Bureau of Investigation Director AP Singh will appear before the Joint Parliamentary Committee probing the 2G scam on Tuesday. This follows the appearance of Comptroller and Auditor General Vinod Rai before the committee last week.

Same law for Kejriwal and aam aadmi, ED tells high court

Same law for Kejriwal and aam aadmi, ED tells high court

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday told the Delhi high court that Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, arrested in a money laundering case linked with the alleged excise scam, cannot claim "immunity" from arrest on the ground of upcoming elections as law is applied equally to him and an aam aadmi.

HC stays Kejriwal's bail, says trial court order reflects perversity

HC stays Kejriwal's bail, says trial court order reflects perversity

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

In a blow to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, the Delhi high court on Tuesday stayed the trial court order granting him bail in the money laundering case arising from the alleged excise scam, holding that the lower court did not "appropriately appreciate" the material placed before it by the Enforcement Directorate.

Unusual for HC to reserve order: SC on Kejriwal's bail

Unusual for HC to reserve order: SC on Kejriwal's bail

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

The Supreme Court on Monday termed as 'unusual' the Delhi high court's decision of reserving the order while granting interim stay on the operation of the trial court's order granting bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a money laundering case linked to the alleged excise scam.

Sisodia made Rs 290 crore in 'excise scam': ED tells court

Sisodia made Rs 290 crore in 'excise scam': ED tells court

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

Former Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia 'conspired' with others to frame a faulty excise policy in order to generate kickbacks and proceeds of crime to the tune of more than Rs 290 crore, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) alleged before a court in New Delhi on Friday.

2G scam: CBI gives clean chit to Anil Ambani

2G scam: CBI gives clean chit to Anil Ambani

Rediff.com2 Oct 2011

"The investigation did not not reveal any evidence either oral or documentary to inculpate Sh. Anil Ambani in the structuring of different companies and transfer of funds," the agency said in its status report submitted to the Supreme Court on September 29.

HC stays Kejriwal's bail, to issue order in 2-3 days

HC stays Kejriwal's bail, to issue order in 2-3 days

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

The Delhi high court on Friday said the trial court order granting bail to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal shall not be given effect to till it hears the Enforcement Directorate (ED)'s plea challenging the relief granted in the money laundering case linked to the alleged excise scam.

'CBI didn't probe Tata's role in 2G scam'

'CBI didn't probe Tata's role in 2G scam'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2011

Claiming that the Central Bureau of Investigation had "overlooked" the role of Ratan Tata and corporate lobbyist Niira Radia in the 2G spectrum allocation scam, an application has been moved in a Delhi Court seeking further investigation into the matter.

2G scam: SC grants reprieve to Chidambaram for 2 weeks

2G scam: SC grants reprieve to Chidambaram for 2 weeks

Rediff.com2 Feb 2012

The Supreme Court will on Thursday pronounce its judgments on the petitions seeking a direction for a probe into the alleged role of Home Minister P Chidambaram in the 2G spectrum scam. It will also pronounce its verdict on ther cancellation of 122 radiowave licences granted during the tenure of A Raja as telecom minister.

Cong promises Rs 2,000 monthly to women family heads in Karnataka

Cong promises Rs 2,000 monthly to women family heads in Karnataka

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

'Gruha Lakshmi Yojana' is an attempt of the Congress party to share the 'burden of the exorbitant' LPG prices and the 'costly daily expenses' that a woman has to bear, the party said.

Delhi excise case: ED arrests AAP's Sanjay Singh following searches

Delhi excise case: ED arrests AAP's Sanjay Singh following searches

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

This comes after the agency conducted searches at his residence earlier in the day in connection with the case.

Kavitha sent to judicial custody till April 9

Kavitha sent to judicial custody till April 9

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

A court in New Delhi on Tuesday sent Bharat Rashtra Samiti leader K Kavitha to judicial custody till April 9 on a plea made by the Enforcement Directorate that the 'highly influential' arrestee, if released, was likely to influence witnesses and tamper with evidence.

Kejriwal skips ED summons, campaigns in Madhya Pradesh; BJP sees red

Kejriwal skips ED summons, campaigns in Madhya Pradesh; BJP sees red

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday did not appear before the Enforcement Directorate for questioning in a case linked to the now scrapped Delhi excise policy and wrote to the central agency demanding the "recall" of its summons to him, calling it "vague, motivated and unsustainable in law".

CBI arrests news channel executive over hawala deals linked to AAP's Goa campaign

CBI arrests news channel executive over hawala deals linked to AAP's Goa campaign

Rediff.com15 May 2023

The Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested the commercial head and production controller of India Ahead News in connection with a probe into the alleged Delhi excise scam, officials said Monday.

CBI makes another arrest in Delhi excise policy case

CBI makes another arrest in Delhi excise policy case

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

Abhishek Boinpally who was allegedly lobbying for certain liquor businessmen based in southern India was called for questioning on Sunday.

CBI now calls Sisodia for questioning on February 26

CBI now calls Sisodia for questioning on February 26

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

The CBI had on Sunday deferred his questioning after he sought time from the agency citing the Delhi government's ongoing budget exercise.

Mining an opportunity: Firm, transparent laws key to attract investments

Mining an opportunity: Firm, transparent laws key to attract investments

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

Parliament has cleared the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2023, recently. The objective of the Act is to invite investments from the private sector, including foreign companies, for mining minerals such as lithium and other critical minerals. Other than lithium, some of these minerals were classified as atomic minerals, including beryl and beryllium, niobium, titanium, tantalum and zirconium.

Excise policy: HC relief for Sisodia, permits to meet ailing wife at home

Excise policy: HC relief for Sisodia, permits to meet ailing wife at home

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

The high court made it clear that Sisodia shall not interact with media or any other person except his family members, and also not access phone or internet.

Congress alleges Rs 45,000-crore telecom scam

Congress alleges Rs 45,000-crore telecom scam

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Congress party has alleged that Modi government is surreptitiously taking steps to protect the interests of six leading telecom companies.

Now, CBI summons Kejriwal for questioning; AAP cries foul

Now, CBI summons Kejriwal for questioning; AAP cries foul

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

Kejriwal has been asked to be present at the agency headquarters at 11 am to answer queries of the investigating team.

Kejriwal being punished as he exposed Modi-Adani link: AAP

Kejriwal being punished as he exposed Modi-Adani link: AAP

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

The BJP welcomed the CBI move, claiming that it had been saying all along that Kejriwal was the 'mastermind of the liquor scam'.

Liquor policy: Sisodia named as accused in fresh chargesheet filed by ED

Liquor policy: Sisodia named as accused in fresh chargesheet filed by ED

Rediff.com4 May 2023

This is the fourth supplementary and overall fifth charge sheet or prosecution complaint filed in the case by the ED before a designated special Prevention of Money Laundering Act court in Delhi.

ED raids AAP MP Sanjay Singh's premises in excise policy case

ED raids AAP MP Sanjay Singh's premises in excise policy case

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

The Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday morning raided the premises of Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh in connection with the Delhi excise policy-linked money laundering case, officials said.

ED summons Arvind Kejriwal in Delhi excise policy case on Nov 2

ED summons Arvind Kejriwal in Delhi excise policy case on Nov 2

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

Kejriwal (55) has been issued the summons under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act and according to the sources, the agency will record his statement once he deposes before the investigating officer of the case in Delhi.

Why is AAP not made accused in excise case as beneficiary, SC asks ED

Why is AAP not made accused in excise case as beneficiary, SC asks ED

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to explain why the political party (Aam Aadmi Party) which was allegedly the beneficiary of the Delhi Excise Policy 'scam', has not been made an accused in the money laundering case.

Sisodia framed excise policy to generate illegal funds: ED

Sisodia framed excise policy to generate illegal funds: ED

Rediff.com31 May 2023

The now-scrapped Delhi Excise Policy 2021-22 was brought in by the Aam Aadmi Party leadership, specifically former excise minister Manish Sisodia, to 'continuously generate and channel illegal funds' to themselves, the Enforcement Directorate said in its latest chargesheet in this money laundering case.

CBI raids Sisodia's office, they are welcome, he tweets

CBI raids Sisodia's office, they are welcome, he tweets

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

Sisodia claimed the agency did not find anything against him during previous raids and this time too it will be the same as he has done nothing wrong.

Telecom sector might be back in trouble

Telecom sector might be back in trouble

Rediff.com14 Jan 2014

Reports by CAG earlier on the 2008 telecom licence scam had resulted in the cancellation of 122 licences.

AAP holds roadshow as CBI quizzes Manish Sisodia

AAP holds roadshow as CBI quizzes Manish Sisodia

Rediff.com26 Feb 2023

The agency will question Sisodia on various aspects of the excise policy, his alleged links with liquor traders, and politicians and claims made by witnesses in their statements.

Was pressured to quit AAP: Sisodia after 9-hr CBI grilling

Was pressured to quit AAP: Sisodia after 9-hr CBI grilling

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

I was offered Delhi CM's post or face jail term, Sisodia said.

Crucial hearing on coal scam in SC on Tuesday

Crucial hearing on coal scam in SC on Tuesday

Rediff.com31 Aug 2014

According to sources in the agency, the counsel had been briefed about its stand which includes informing the apex court about 'certain moles' in the probe agency who were providing documents to people outside.

CBI defers questioning on Sisodia's request for more time

CBI defers questioning on Sisodia's request for more time

Rediff.com19 Feb 2023

The CBI on Sunday deferred the questioning of Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia in connection with the Delhi Excise policy scam case after he sought time from the probe agency citing the city government's ongoing budget exercise.

Contemplating making AAP accused in excise policy cases, CBI and ED tell SC

Contemplating making AAP accused in excise policy cases, CBI and ED tell SC

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

Additional Solicitor General SV Raju, representing the two probe agencies, told a bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and SVN Bhatti he has instructions to state that the agencies are considering making AAP an accused, invoking legal provisions on "vicarious liability" under the anti-corruption law and section 70 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

SC says windfall gains of Rs 338cr established, rejects Sisodia's bail plea

SC says windfall gains of Rs 338cr established, rejects Sisodia's bail plea

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

In a setback to former deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia, the Supreme Court on Monday denied him bail in the corruption and money laundering cases related to the alleged Delhi excise policy scam, saying the accusation of "windfall gains" of Rs 338 crore to wholesale liquor dealers was "tentatively supported" by evidence.

Money laundering scam turns out murkier than expected

Money laundering scam turns out murkier than expected

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

The banks used for the fraud include ING Vysya Bank, ICICI Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Axis Bank, IndusInd Bank, Dhanlaxmi Bank, YES Bank and DCB Bank.

Excise policy case: SC reserves verdict on Sisodia's bail pleas

Excise policy case: SC reserves verdict on Sisodia's bail pleas

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

A bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and SVN Bhatti, which reserved its verdict on two separate regular bail pleas of Sisodia in the corruption and money laundering cases, told the ED it cannot go by the assumption of bribe having been paid, and whatever protection an accused enjoys under law needs to be granted.

JPC report on 2G scam submitted to Lok Sabha speaker

JPC report on 2G scam submitted to Lok Sabha speaker

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

The controversial report of the Joint Parliamentary Committee, which gave a clean chit to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in the 2G spectrum scam saying he was "misled" by the then Telecom Minister A Raja, was on Tuesday submitted to Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar.

'He may influence witnesses': HC denies bail to Sisodia

'He may influence witnesses': HC denies bail to Sisodia

Rediff.com30 May 2023

The CBI had arrested Sisodia for alleged corruption in the formulation and implementation of the now-scrapped Delhi Excise Policy 2021-22 following several rounds of questioning.