News for 'vigilance bureau'

Discrepancies in CBI closure report in Jain's case: Vigilance

Discrepancies in CBI closure report in Jain's case: Vigilance

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

The assistant director of the vigilance department had filed a written request before a special court, seeking two months' time to study the 'lacunae and discrepancies' in the CBI's closure report in the case to file an appropriate protest petition before it.

Afghanistan joins CPEC amid strengthening India-Kabul ties

Afghanistan joins CPEC amid strengthening India-Kabul ties

Rediff.com21 May 2025

The announcement on expansion of CPEC was made following a meeting among Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, his Pakistani counterpart Ishaq Dar and Afghanistan's Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in Beijing, according to a Pakistani readout.

Cruise raid: Wankhede presents his version before NCB vigilance panel

Cruise raid: Wankhede presents his version before NCB vigilance panel

Rediff.com13 Feb 2022

Wankhede presented his version and official documents related to the raid, which took place in October last year at the international cruise terminal in Mumbai, before NCB deputy director general for the northern region Gyaneshwar Singh.

Kejriwal wanted Sidhu to be Punjab CM, claims Navjot Kaur

Kejriwal wanted Sidhu to be Punjab CM, claims Navjot Kaur

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu's wife Navjot Kaur on Friday said her husband 'gifted' the chief minister's chair to Bhagwant Mann, claiming that Arvind Kejriwal once wanted the former cricketer to lead Punjab but he chose not to betray his party.

Blast outside Amritsar temple, ISI role suspected

Blast outside Amritsar temple, ISI role suspected

Rediff.com15 Mar 2025

An explosion occurred outside a temple in Amritsar, Punjab, India, when a motorcycle-borne person threw an explosive device towards it, damaging a portion of its wall and shattering window panes. While no one was hurt in the incident, the explosion caused panic among residents. The incident has sparked concern about law and order in the state and led to accusations against the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government. The police are investigating the incident and have collected samples from the site to identify the material used in the explosion.

Drugs on cruise case: NCB vigilance team visits cruise terminal

Drugs on cruise case: NCB vigilance team visits cruise terminal

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

The four-five member team, led by NCB's Deputy Director General (northern region) Gyaneshwar Singh, is also likely to visit a few other places and will also record the statement of Prabhakar Sail, an independent witness in the case.

ED to quiz J'khand mining secy Pooja Singhal in MGNREGA fraud case

ED to quiz J'khand mining secy Pooja Singhal in MGNREGA fraud case

Rediff.com9 May 2022

Recorded versions or bhajans being recited by those present at the temples were played out at around 5 am to counter the morning azaan being recited on the loudspeakers.

Multi-crore electrification scam: FIR against Koda

Multi-crore electrification scam: FIR against Koda

Rediff.com31 Aug 2010

Yet another FIR has been filed against former Jharkhand chief minister Madhu Koda and 28 others by the Vigilance Bureau, accusing them of forgery and criminal conspiracy while awarding contracts to a Hyderbad-based company for rural electrification.

Will CBI Train Bankers To Detect Fraud?

Will CBI Train Bankers To Detect Fraud?

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

The number of frauds in the banking sector increased over four times in the past five years to 36,075.

Bihar seeks warrants against Goswami

Bihar seeks warrants against Goswami

Rediff.com30 May 2005

Additional Director General of Vigilance Bureau Neelmani said they had approached the court for issuance of warrants of arrest against the accused who are at large.

Tuticorin cops fired at protesters at the behest of industrialist: HC

Tuticorin cops fired at protesters at the behest of industrialist: HC

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

The Madras high court has expressed displeasure over the manner in which the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) conducted the probe into the 2018 Tuticorin police firing against anti-Sterlite protestors in which 13 persons were killed.

Over 6,900 corruption cases probed by CBI pending

Over 6,900 corruption cases probed by CBI pending

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

Over 6,900 corruption cases probed by the Central Bureau of Investigation were pending trials in different courts, 361 for more than 20 years, according to the latest annual report of the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC). Besides, as many as 658 corruption cases were pending CBI investigation, 48 for more than five years.

CBI arrests RG Kar ex-principal, 3 others over fin irregularities

CBI arrests RG Kar ex-principal, 3 others over fin irregularities

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

Officials said the three others who have been arrested are Ghosh's security guard Afsar Ali (44), and hospital vendors Biplav Singha (52) and Suman Hazara (46) who used to supply material to the hospital.

13 candidates in fray for PNB top job

13 candidates in fray for PNB top job

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

At least 13 candidates are in the race for the position of managing director and chief executive officer (MD & CEO) of Punjab National Bank (PNB), the second-largest public sector bank (PSB), according to multiple sources familiar with the matter. "Among the candidates, some are executive directors (EDs) and managing directors in major PSBs. "Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB) will conduct the interviews next month," said a source.

ED grills J'khand mining secretary Singhal for 9 hours in PMLA case

ED grills J'khand mining secretary Singhal for 9 hours in PMLA case

Rediff.com11 May 2022

She has been called again on Wednesday for a fresh round of grilling.

Palmolein case: Vigilance probe clears Kerala CM

Palmolein case: Vigilance probe clears Kerala CM

Rediff.com7 Jan 2012

The report filed by Vigilance SP V N Sasidharan said Chandy was not aware of the details of the decision to import palmolein through a Singapore based firm.

CBI names RG Kar ex-principal Sandip Ghosh in corruption FIR

CBI names RG Kar ex-principal Sandip Ghosh in corruption FIR

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

The agency has slapped Section 120B of IPC (criminal conspiracy) read with Section 420 IPC (cheating and dishonesty) and Section 7 of Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (amended in 2018) which covers unlawful acceptance of gratification by a public servant.

CBI takes over probe into Delhi coaching centre deaths

CBI takes over probe into Delhi coaching centre deaths

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

Shreya Yadav (25) from Uttar Pradesh, Tanya Soni (25) from Telangana and Nevin Delvin (24) from Kerala drowned after water gushed into the basement of Rau's IAS Study Circle in Old Rajinder Nagar here following heavy rains on July 27.

Sadhu Yadav chargesheeted in flood-relief scam

Sadhu Yadav chargesheeted in flood-relief scam

Rediff.com11 Apr 2006

The vigilance officials submitted the chargesheet in the court of special vigilance judge Ramnivas Prasad, bureau's Additional Director-General Neelmani said.

Banks Board Bureau cracks the whip on errant promoters

Banks Board Bureau cracks the whip on errant promoters

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

In a proposal to FinMin, the Banks Board Bureau suggests asset sales to PSUs within a deadline to recover bad loans.

Bihar govt may confiscate BJP MLA's property

Bihar govt may confiscate BJP MLA's property

Rediff.com14 Apr 2012

Troubles for Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Sonelal Hembrum in Bihar is likely to escalate with the state vigilance bureau filing a petition in the special vigilance court seeking permission to confiscate his property in a corruption case, officials said on Saturday.

CBI to probe fraud allegations in AAP's mohalla clinics in Delhi

CBI to probe fraud allegations in AAP's mohalla clinics in Delhi

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

The CBI probe was ordered following a recommendation by Delhi Lt Governor V K Saxena on the matter in December last year.

Case registered against Badal, family

Case registered against Badal, family

Rediff.com26 Jun 2003

The case has been registered against the former Punjab chief minister for allegedly amassing wealth disproportionate to their known sources of income.

'Always Treat China With Caution'

'Always Treat China With Caution'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

'Given China's past behaviour and their territorial claims, should we be sceptical regarding China's willingness to adhere to these agreements fully? The answer is yes.' 'As Ronald Reagan famously said in the context of the SALT talks, 'Trust, but verify!' India should also do the same.' 'This has already begun with foot patrolling, drones, satellite imagery and so on. India's military deployment did mirror China's and will continue to do so in the future.'

DA case: UP Govt orders vigilance probe against Siddiqui, wife

DA case: UP Govt orders vigilance probe against Siddiqui, wife

Rediff.com8 Jul 2013

The Uttar Pradesh government on Monday ordered a vigilance probe against former Bahujan Samaj Party minister Naseemuddin Siddiqui and his wife in connection with a disproportionate assets case after Lokayukta recommendations.

'Ladakh Made The World Wary Of China'

'Ladakh Made The World Wary Of China'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

'While my generation carries with it the memory of the Chinese perfidy of 1962, this generation will carry the memory of Chinese perfidy in Galwan.'

BJP may skip Vigilance chief's swearing in

BJP may skip Vigilance chief's swearing in

Rediff.com6 Sep 2010

The party has been objecting to Telecom Secretary Thomas' appointment, saying that the move was aimed at burying the ongoing probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation into the Rs 60,000 crore spectrum scam.

10 Times Arvind Kejriwal Made Headlines

10 Times Arvind Kejriwal Made Headlines

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

From the time he first rose to prominence during the movement against the then UPA government, Arvind Kejriwal has regularly grabbed headlines for his surprise moves and decisions. Here are 10 such instances.

Donkey agents misuse visa on arrival for trafficking, 11 held

Donkey agents misuse visa on arrival for trafficking, 11 held

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

The countries offering visa-on-arrival service to Indian nationals have been exploited as 'Donkey Routes' by agents for people who endeavour to reach the United States and Canada.

'Under BJP CBI has become Controlled Bureau of Investigation'

'Under BJP CBI has become Controlled Bureau of Investigation'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

'The government made a mess.' 'When there is a director, how can you have an in-charge director?' 'Then, they shifted all the 14 officers who were working on the Asthana case which has never happened in the history of the CBI.'

Punjab minister quits months after graft allegations

Punjab minister quits months after graft allegations

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

Sarari has resigned from the cabinet of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, confirmed a senior leader of the ruling AAP.

DA case will be lodged against Goswami

DA case will be lodged against Goswami

Rediff.com30 Jun 2005

The Vigilance Bureau will register a disproportionate assets case against former Patna district magistrate Gautam Goswami for allegedly accumulating wealth beyond his known sources of income.

Punjab CM Mann sacks senior cop over nexus with drug traffickers

Punjab CM Mann sacks senior cop over nexus with drug traffickers

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

Mann also asked the vigilance bureau to investigate the wealth amassed by the police officer through alleged "drug money".

Graft case registered against Amarinder

Graft case registered against Amarinder

Rediff.com24 Mar 2007

The bureau sleuths arrested two officials of the Infrastructure Professional Enterprises -- Kamal Kumar Verma and Amit Sardana -- whose services were hired by the Ludhiana Improvement Trust during the previous Congress regime in the state

ED uncovers Rs 1.43 cr with Jharkhand IAS officer, hubby in MGNREGA scam

ED uncovers Rs 1.43 cr with Jharkhand IAS officer, hubby in MGNREGA scam

Rediff.com8 May 2022

The 39-year-old was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate from Ranchi after the agency conducted multi-city raids against him, Singhal, her businessman husband Abhishek Jha and others, on May 6.

Goswami applies for anticipatory bail

Goswami applies for anticipatory bail

Rediff.com3 Jun 2005

The application is likely to be hear by Designated Vigilance Judge J M Prasad on Saturday.

SC rejects govt plea, upholds Bengal's suit on CBI

SC rejects govt plea, upholds Bengal's suit on CBI

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

The Central Bureau of Investigation is under the superintendence of the Union government as per the statutory scheme, the Supreme Court held on Wednesday while rejecting the Centre's objection to the maintainability of a lawsuit by West Bengal contesting the federal agency's action of pressing ahead with investigation of cases in the state despite withdrawal of general consent.

IT professionals join stir as protests continue to rock Kolkata

IT professionals join stir as protests continue to rock Kolkata

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

Chanting 'Justice for RG Kar' and 'Justice for our sister', hundreds of IT professionals took to the streets of Sector V in Salt Lake, the city's IT Hub, protesting against the rape and murder of a post-graduate trainee doctor at RG Kar Hospital.