News for 'vigilance investigation'

'What is RBI doing when these frauds were happening?'

'What is RBI doing when these frauds were happening?'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2021

'Let them put their house in order first.' 'Let the RBI first rectify themselves.'

CVC awaits sanction to prosecute 100 govt officials

CVC awaits sanction to prosecute 100 govt officials

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

As per norms, sanction for prosecution of government employees accused of corruption has to be given within four months' stipulated time.

CVC shortlists three for CBI director post

CVC shortlists three for CBI director post

Rediff.com30 Oct 2012

In a surprise move by the Chief Vigilance Commission panel, an Indian Police Service officer of the 1976 batch from Uttar Pradesh, Atul has been short-listed to become the Central Bureau of Investigation director on December 1.

Intense lobbying on as race for CBI chief's post begins

Intense lobbying on as race for CBI chief's post begins

Rediff.com15 Oct 2012

Six IPS officers have been shortlisted for the post of the CBI director once incumbent A P Singh retires in November. Sheela Bhatt reports

Coal scam: Why Birla, Jindal are out of CVC probe

Coal scam: Why Birla, Jindal are out of CVC probe

Rediff.com1 Apr 2014

CBI has registered 18 FIRs so far in the coal scam.

Probe NPAs above Rs 50 cr, report fraud to CBI: FinMin to PSBs

Probe NPAs above Rs 50 cr, report fraud to CBI: FinMin to PSBs

Rediff.com27 Feb 2018

Banks will also have to seek borrower's status report from Central Economic Intelligence Bureau on the account turning NPA

RBI slams banks, FIs for delay in detecting frauds

RBI slams banks, FIs for delay in detecting frauds

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

RBI said a total of 8,707 frauds involving Rs 1 lakh and above were detected during 2019-20 involving an amount of Rs 185,644 crore.

Cops still clueless on culprits involved in scribe attack

Cops still clueless on culprits involved in scribe attack

Rediff.com21 Jul 2012

Arunachal Pradesh police are yet to make a breakthrough in the case where a woman journalist was shot in Itanagar on July 15 even as the demand for the Central Bureau of Investigation to handle investigations gained momentum, official sources said on Saturday.

Lokpal will help CVC function independently: Govt

Lokpal will help CVC function independently: Govt

Rediff.com9 Jul 2014

The enactment of Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act will help the Central Vigilance Commission work in an independent and assertive manner, the government said on Wednesday.

Come clean on Alok Verma sacking: Kharge to PM Modi

Come clean on Alok Verma sacking: Kharge to PM Modi

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

"Actions of the government indicate that it's scared of a CBI headed by an independent director," the Congress leader wrote in his letter to PM Modi.

Patna HC orders probe into fake degrees scam

Patna HC orders probe into fake degrees scam

Rediff.com18 May 2015

A division bench of the court of chief justice L Narasimha Reddy directed the director of state vigilance to probe into the case

CVC reveals how CWG committee squandered funds

CVC reveals how CWG committee squandered funds

Rediff.com14 Mar 2011

Officials of the Commonwealth Games Organising Committee had hired equipment for overlay works at over 14 times the actual price, an investigation by the central vigilance commission has revealed.

No need for increased superintendence over CBI: CVC

No need for increased superintendence over CBI: CVC

Rediff.com21 Jun 2015

There is no need for increased superintendence over the CBI in the aftermath of the coal blocks allocation and 2G scam cases, CVC K V Chowdary said on Sunday.

2G probe: CVC asks status report from CBI, IT and ED

2G probe: CVC asks status report from CBI, IT and ED

Rediff.com20 Feb 2012

Chiefs of the Central Bureau of InvestigationEnforcement, Income Tax and Enforcement Directorate have been called by the Central Vigilance Commission to give a detailed update on their probe in the 2G case and discuss the way forward for investigations.

IS module case: NIA conducts raids at 5 locations in Coimbatore

IS module case: NIA conducts raids at 5 locations in Coimbatore

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

In searches carried out in the city earlier, the NIA had arrested two people -- Mohammed Azarudheen and Shiek Hidayathulla.

Why Are Bankers SMILING At Last?

Why Are Bankers SMILING At Last?

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Rs 30,600 crore government guarantee for the bad bank has changed the body language of bankers for the better, observes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Hathras case: SC to hear Kerala journalist case in January

Hathras case: SC to hear Kerala journalist case in January

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

Earlier, the Uttar Pradesh government had told the bench that "shocking findings" have emerged in the investigation so far in the case in which Kappan was arrested on his way to Hathras.

How Modi's anti-corruption drive has helped

How Modi's anti-corruption drive has helped

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

Rapid rise in disposal of corruption cases against govt employees has helped

CBI to register cases to probe 'travel bill fraud'

CBI to register cases to probe 'travel bill fraud'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2013

Armed with some documents pointing to large-scale irregularities, the Central Bureau of Investigation will soon register cases to probe the alleged involvement of some Rajya Sabha MPs and central government employees in forging leave travel concession claims for travel on state-run Air India.

K V Chowdary appointed CVC; Vijai Sharma is new CIC

K V Chowdary appointed CVC; Vijai Sharma is new CIC

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

Former Central Board of Direct Taxes chief K V Chowdary and Information Commissioner Vijai Sharma were on Monday appointed Central Vigilance Commissioner and Chief Information Commissioner, posts which have remained vacant for over nine months on which the government drew some flak.

CBI vs CBI: CVC files preliminary probe report in SC

CBI vs CBI: CVC files preliminary probe report in SC

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

The apex court fixed the matter for next hearing on November 16.

Islamic State recruit held at Pune airport

Islamic State recruit held at Pune airport

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

A suspected ISIS recruit was detained at the Pune airport on Tuesday as he was leaving the country and flying to Dubai for onward journey to Syria.

Charge officers sitting over vaccine production with manslaughter: HC

Charge officers sitting over vaccine production with manslaughter: HC

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

Officers sitting over untapped potential to make COVID-19 vaccines need to be charged with 'manslaughter' as it is leading to so many deaths, the Delhi high court said on Wednesday, observing that a lot of scope and infrastructure is available in India which is not being used.

If CBI raids my house it will only find mufflers: Kejriwal

If CBI raids my house it will only find mufflers: Kejriwal

Rediff.com27 Dec 2015

The Aam Aadmi Party ran a campaign "Muffler Man Returns" during the Delhi assembly polls because of his trademark muffler he wraps his neck due to cough problem.

Danish woman gangrape: HC upholds life term till death of convicts

Danish woman gangrape: HC upholds life term till death of convicts

Rediff.com16 Apr 2018

The bench also pulled up the investigating officer of the case for not conducting a proper investigation.

Bhushan writes to PM Modi; objects to KV Chowdary as CVC

Bhushan writes to PM Modi; objects to KV Chowdary as CVC

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

Prashant Bhushan has opposed the selection of K V Choudary as the next CVC, by a committee headed by PM Narendra Modi, alleging that he was "tainted" and not a proper choice for the post.

SC extends Arnab's bail, warns against harassment

SC extends Arnab's bail, warns against harassment

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

A bench headed by Justice D Y Chandrachud on Friday gave reasons for granting relief to the TV anchor and two others in the case.

RBI did not audit PNB during NiMo scam, says CVC

RBI did not audit PNB during NiMo scam, says CVC

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

'There are so many issues that the CVC is examining both with reference to the PNB and RBI,' K V Chowdary said.

Vikas Dubey's wife, son, maid reach home after questioning

Vikas Dubey's wife, son, maid reach home after questioning

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

The gangster's wife, Richa Dubey, their son and maid were kept at a mahila police station in Kanpur after being brought from their Krishna Nagar residence in Lucknow for questioning, a police official said in Kanpur.

CBI vs CBI: SC reserves verdict on Alok Verma's plea

CBI vs CBI: SC reserves verdict on Alok Verma's plea

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

The 'essence' of every government action must be in the interest of the institution, the SC said.

Will 2020 bring cheer to Indian banking sector?

Will 2020 bring cheer to Indian banking sector?

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

Amid slowdown blues, the government has unveiled a raft of measures over the past few months aimed at improving liquidity in the system, moderating interest rates as well as credit growth apart from addressing stress in the NBFC sector.

How can CVC probe 2G spectrum scam, asks SC

How can CVC probe 2G spectrum scam, asks SC

Rediff.com30 Nov 2010

The Supreme Court on Tuesday virtually questioned the tenability of Chief Vigilance Commissioner P J Thomas supervising the Central Bureau of Investigation's probe into the 2G spectrum scandal as he himself was Telecom Seceratary at the relevant point of time.

Alok Verma is still director, Rakesh Asthana special director: CBI

Alok Verma is still director, Rakesh Asthana special director: CBI

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

To bring the perspective of the Central Vigilance Commission order recommending the divesting of powers of Verma and Asthana, Joint Director M Nageshwar Rao has been given the charge to look after the duties and functions of the Director as an interim arrangement, a CBI spokesperson said.

SC ticks off CBI for not questioning Raja

SC ticks off CBI for not questioning Raja

Rediff.com25 Nov 2010

2G Scam: SC ticks off CBI for not questioning Raja

Govt rejects BJP charge of CBI misuse

Govt rejects BJP charge of CBI misuse

Rediff.com23 Jul 2010

The government has rejected the Bharatiya Janata Party's charge that it misused the Central Bureau of Investigation in the Sohrabuddin Sheikh fake encounter case in which Gujarat Minister Amit Shah has been summoned by the probe agency.

EXPLAINED: CBI war between Rakesh Asthana and Alok Verma

EXPLAINED: CBI war between Rakesh Asthana and Alok Verma

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

India's premier investigating agency, the Central Bureau of Investigation, is witnessing an unprecedented crisis since the last few weeks. At the heart of the crisis is the struggle between its two top bosses -- Alok Verma and Rakesh Asthana. As the case continues to play out in the public with allegations being countered with more allegations, here's all you need to know about the feud and its various twists and turns.

Paris attack: 80,000 armed men comb forest for third day for gunmen

Paris attack: 80,000 armed men comb forest for third day for gunmen

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

An intense manhunt for the two brothers wanted in the Charlie Hebdo magazine massacre focused Thursday on northern France's Picardy region, where sources close to the investigation said a police helicopter might have spotted the suspects.

Alok Verma shunted out as CBI chief

Alok Verma shunted out as CBI chief

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

He has been removed from the high-profile post on the charges of corruption and dereliction of duty making him the first chief in the history of the agency to face such action.

CBI starts probe in coal allocation during 1999-2004

CBI starts probe in coal allocation during 1999-2004

Rediff.com27 Sep 2012

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Thursday started probe against 24 companies and public officials in connection with alleged irregularities in coal block allocations between 1993 and 2004, including during the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance regime.