News for 'vigilance investigation'

'Alok Verma was also playing politics'

'Alok Verma was also playing politics'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

'Alok Verma can say he was helpless, but he could have made representations to the CVC, the Chief Justice of India or the prime minister in writing.' 'He could have told them that his number 2 was not cooperating and is corrupt, but he did not do that.' 'He acted arbitrarily and in a hurried manner, overnight.'

CBI books JD-U MP over fake travel bills worth lakhs

CBI books JD-U MP over fake travel bills worth lakhs

Rediff.com1 Nov 2013

The Central Bureau of Investigation has registered a case against Janata Dal-United Rajya Sabha MP Anil Kumar Sahani for alleged filing of fraudulent Leave Travel Concession claims using forged air tickets and boarding passes and carried out searches on Friday at Rajya Sabha Secretariat and other locations.

Situation under control: Bengal govt replies to MHA advisory

Situation under control: Bengal govt replies to MHA advisory

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

State Chief Secretary Malay Kumar De wrote that 'firm and appropriate actions' were initiated in all cases of violence without any delay.

SC refuses to hear plea for SIT probe into alleged political payoffs

SC refuses to hear plea for SIT probe into alleged political payoffs

Rediff.com25 Nov 2016

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to go into a plea seeking probe by an special investigation team into alleged recovery of documents by the IT department in connection with raids on two business houses in New Delhi.

National Geographic 'Afghan girl' found living in Pak with fake ID

National Geographic 'Afghan girl' found living in Pak with fake ID

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

The famous "Afghan girl" immortalised in a 1985 National Geographic magazine cover is facing investigation in Pakistan after she was found living in the country on fraudulent identity papers.

Joote khayenge: Rijiju warns those accusing him of graft

Joote khayenge: Rijiju warns those accusing him of graft

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

Under attack over the alleged power projects scam in Arunachal Pradesh, Union minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday rejected allegations of wrongdoing and said those who have "planted" the story against him "will be beaten up with shoes".

'Govt banks rarely take note of RBI directives'

'Govt banks rarely take note of RBI directives'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

'For years, the RBI has been warning banks on probable frauds in bank guarantees and advised them to exercise due care.' 'PSB staffers feel their jobs are secured, hence there is no need to be vigilant and exercise financial prudence.'

Visionary Budget or worse than Pranab Mukherjee's?

Visionary Budget or worse than Pranab Mukherjee's?

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

The sad truth is that the debt-to-GDP ratio will shoot up close to 90 per cent in the coming year, and the fiscal deficit glide path does not promise to reduce it substantially any time soon, predicts Mihir S Sharma.

Bank fraud touches unprecedented Rs 71,500 crore in 2018-19: RBI

Bank fraud touches unprecedented Rs 71,500 crore in 2018-19: RBI

Rediff.com3 Jun 2019

As many as 6,801 cases of fraud were reported by scheduled commercial banks and select financial institutions involving an amount of Rs 71,542.93 crore in the last fiscal.

Yemen's Al-Qaeda branch video on Paris attack authentic: US

Yemen's Al-Qaeda branch video on Paris attack authentic: US

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

The purported video of Yemen's Al-Qaeda branch claiming responsibility for last week's attack at a French satirical newspaper is authentic, the United States has said.

Kerala finance minister booked in bar bribery scam

Kerala finance minister booked in bar bribery scam

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

In a major embarrassment to the Congress-led United Democratic Frontn government in Kerala, state Finance Minister K M Mani was on Thursday booked by the vigilance and anti-corruption bureau in the bar bribe scam.

Decision to divest his powers as CBI chief illegal: Alok Verma tells SC

Decision to divest his powers as CBI chief illegal: Alok Verma tells SC

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

The apex court agreed to hear on October 26 the petition by Verma challenging the government's decision. He has said in the petition that the CBI should be kept independent of the Department of Personnel and Training, which has jurisdiction over the probe agency, since it seriously hinders the CBI's independent functioning.

Gurudwara in Canada vandalised with 'racist' graffiti

Gurudwara in Canada vandalised with 'racist' graffiti

Rediff.com25 Dec 2016

The graffiti was visible around six locations in and around the building of the gurudwara situated in 81st Street in Calgary city of Alberta province.

The 10 pm Tuesday raid that rocked the CBI

The 10 pm Tuesday raid that rocked the CBI

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

Around 10 pm, teams of about 15-16 officers entered the compound of the headquarters and history was made.

CJI recuses from hearing plea challenging interim CBI chief's appointment

CJI recuses from hearing plea challenging interim CBI chief's appointment

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

A bench comprising CJI and Justice Sanjiv Khanna was hearing a PIL filed by NGO Common Cause challenging the appointment of Rao as interim CBI director.

Ex CBI chief's home meetings inappropriate, says SC, orders probe

Ex CBI chief's home meetings inappropriate, says SC, orders probe

Rediff.com14 May 2015

The alleged meetings of former Director of CBI Ranjit Kumar Sinha with the accused in coalgate and 2G cases were'inappropriate', said SC.

Australia beefs up integrity unit ahead of 2017 Oz Open

Australia beefs up integrity unit ahead of 2017 Oz Open

Rediff.com9 Dec 2016

Australia's tennis association has added two full-time investigators to its integrity unit and promised greater prize money at lower-tier events in a bid to thwart betting-related corruption.

What transpired at the meeting to decide new CBI chief

What transpired at the meeting to decide new CBI chief

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

Rajasthan Director General of Police Omendra Bhardwaj, who made it to the final shortlist of 3 candidates for the post of CBI chief, could not get the top post because he had no experience as an investigator.

Transferred over false, unsubstantiated and frivolous charges: Verma

Transferred over false, unsubstantiated and frivolous charges: Verma

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

Breaking his silence, the ousted CBI chief said that he was transferred on the basis of allegations made by only one person, who was inimical to him.

HC orders CBI probe into graft charges against TN CM

HC orders CBI probe into graft charges against TN CM

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

The court order is seen as a major embarrassment for the AIADMK as Palaniswami will be the first chief minister in the state to face a CBI probe over corruption charges.

CBI expresses reservations over Lokpal, writes to law ministry

CBI expresses reservations over Lokpal, writes to law ministry

Rediff.com14 Jan 2014

Central Bureau of Investigation has written to the law minister expressing reservations over the new provisions introduced through Lokpal where the agency will have to take the nod of Central Vigilance Commission before filing charge sheets in cases referred by the anti-corruption watchdog.

Terror outfits trying to destabilise South East Asia region?

Terror outfits trying to destabilise South East Asia region?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2014

Highly-placed sources in the Assam police said that several jihadi elements from different areas of Assam were working for terror outfits after undergoing training.

It is possible California shootings were terror-related, says Obama

It is possible California shootings were terror-related, says Obama

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

US President Barack Obama on Thursday did not rule out the possibility that the California shooting that killed 14 people was a terrorist act.

Security up after Punjab sacrilege accused killed in jail

Security up after Punjab sacrilege accused killed in jail

Rediff.com23 Jun 2019

As tight security measures were put in place across Punjab, officials on Sunday said that checking of vehicles has been intensified at various places while paramilitary along with state police force has been deployed in Kotkapura, where Bittu's body was brought from Nabha in the morning.

Bhopal: SIMI activists arrested

Bhopal: SIMI activists arrested

Rediff.com20 Jul 2006

Conclusive evidence to link state-based SIMI activists with the Mumbai blasts is yet to be found, though a prankster was arrested on Wednesday for sending an e-mail to a newspaper office about the attacks.

India Inc still slow in adopting whistle-blower policies

India Inc still slow in adopting whistle-blower policies

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

Fraud is a big concern among many board members.

Jammu toll attack: Terrorists carried ready-to-use IED

Jammu toll attack: Terrorists carried ready-to-use IED

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

The JeM terrorists also carried 'armoured piercing steel core ammunition' which can go through Level 3 protection bulletproof vehicles that police and other security forces use, they said. The ammunition was in large quantity and could have posed a grave threat, top police officials said.

Syndicate fallout: PSBs' small loans may be hit

Syndicate fallout: PSBs' small loans may be hit

Rediff.com7 Aug 2014

Bankers said fear of loan losses impairing their careers could make officers wary of sanctioning new loan proposals on their own.

Police chief's son arrested for assault on 71-year-old Sikh man

Police chief's son arrested for assault on 71-year-old Sikh man

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

McAllister, the son of Union City Police Chief Darryl McAllister, and the juvenile have been charged with attempted robbery, elder abuse and assault with a deadly weapon.

Amidst AAP-Jung war, snooping device found in ACB chief's office

Amidst AAP-Jung war, snooping device found in ACB chief's office

Rediff.com14 Jun 2015

the spy device was a recorder disguised as a pen, which was spotted by Meena himself.

Khalistan separatists trying to revive militancy:

Khalistan separatists trying to revive militancy:

Rediff.com26 Jul 2006

The central and state security and intelligence agencies have taken measures and are maintaining extra vigil on the activities of the suspected Khalistani elements and their supporters.

Deadly terror attack in New York city

Deadly terror attack in New York city

Rediff.com1 Nov 2017

Harrowing photos show mangled bikes scattered along a cycle path that runs parallel to the West Side Highway on the western edge of Manhattan. Other images show emergency services personnel bravely rushing to help the victims of the horrific attack.

US leaders calls for calm after racial motivated shootings

US leaders calls for calm after racial motivated shootings

Rediff.com9 Jul 2016

Five officers were killed in a shooting in Dallas during a protest in response of the tragic deaths of Alton Sterling in Louisiana and Philando Castile in Minnesota.

PM-led panel to decide on Verma's fate; CJI nominates Justice Sikri

PM-led panel to decide on Verma's fate; CJI nominates Justice Sikri

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

Since the CJI was a part of the bench and author of the Tuesday's verdict which reinstated Verma as the CBI Director, he opted himself out of the panel's meeting which was ordered to be convened within a week.

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.

'Damage to Election Commission will take 20 years to undo'

'Damage to Election Commission will take 20 years to undo'

Rediff.com28 May 2021

'No Indian political party functions in a democratic way.'

CBI registers preliminary inquiries against ICICI Lombard

CBI registers preliminary inquiries against ICICI Lombard

Rediff.com13 Mar 2014

Sources said the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority's vigilance department was looking into these complaints and had carried out inspections in this regard.

18-year-old arrested in London tube attack

18-year-old arrested in London tube attack

Rediff.com16 Sep 2017

British Prime Minister Theresa May said military personnel would replace armed police "on guard duties at certain protected sites which are not accessible to the public".

Despite SC order, Jaitley defends govt's decision to send CBI officers on leave

Despite SC order, Jaitley defends govt's decision to send CBI officers on leave

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

'Mr. Modi has now become 1st PM to have his illegal orders set aside by the SC'