Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)

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Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)

The CBI, manned by some of the best brains in the country, owes an answer not only to the relatives of 19 women and children, but also the nation as to how it managed to bungle up in a case where skeletons were found within and outside the housing compound of the defendants. (File Image: PTI)

AA Edit | Nithari: Justice not delivered

Monumental state failures in the conduct of criminal prosecution have created a new section of society which cries for instant gratification

18 Oct 2023 12:00 AM

Sheena case transferred to CBI for justice: ex-principal secy

The defence alleged that there was interference by the then commissioner of police.

08 Mar 2019 4:20 AM

Central Bureau of Investigation (Photo: PTI/File)

FIR against two for forging letters in PMO’s name

FIRs have been registered for attempt to commit offence, forgery for cheating and using forged document as genuine under the Indian Penal Code.

01 Mar 2019 3:11 AM

AgustaWestland chopper deal 'middleman' Christian Michel was produced before a Special CBI court after the expiry of his five-day CBI remand. (Photo: PTI)

Christian Michel not cooperating, says CBI, court extends custody by 5 days

CBI sought another 9 days remand of Christian Micheal for custodial interrogation from the court.

10 Dec 2018 4:33 PM

Christian Michel James was questioned by the CBI through the night. (Photo: ANI)

AgustaWestland chopper deal ‘middleman’ Christian Michel brought to India

The operation code-named 'Unicorn' was carried out under the guidance of NSA Ajit Doval.

05 Dec 2018 8:57 AM

Dabholkar case: CBI gets 45 days to file chargesheet

Andure is in judicial custody in Yerwada jail while Kalaskar is in Arther Road Jail in Mumbai.

18 Nov 2018 1:35 AM

Referring to the alleged Saradha chit fund scam and the Narada sting operation, he said, 'Saradha and Narada in West Bengal cannot be wiped off merely by saying that for the future, I de-notify the CBI.' (Photo: ANI)

Only those who have lot to hide won't allow CBI: Jaitley on Andhra, WB move

Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal governments have withdrawn their 'general consent' to CBI to conduct raids and investigations.

17 Nov 2018 4:34 PM

The Delhi High Court on Thursday extended till Nov 14 its order asking the CBI to maintain status quo on proceedings against Special Director Rakesh Asthana, allegedly involved in a bribery case. (Photo: File | PTI)

Delhi HC extends status quo order on proceedings against Rakesh Asthana till Nov 14

An Oct 23 order asking CBI to maintain status quo on proceedings made it clear that agency would not take any coercive step against Asthana.

01 Nov 2018 4:31 PM

The senior Congress leader's role has come under the scanner of investigating agencies in the Rs 3,500-crore Aircel-Maxis deal and the INX Media case involving Rs 305 crore. (Photo: File | PTI)

Aircel-Maxis case: Court extends protection from arrest for P Chidambaram, son

ED had earlier told the court that custodial interrogation of P Chidambaram was necessary as he was 'evasive and non-cooperative' in probe.

01 Nov 2018 1:59 PM

The agency denied all adverse allegations levelled by Asthana, 'whether germane or not germane', in his petition. (Photo: File)

FIR against Rakesh Asthana shows cognisable offences: CBI tells Delhi HC

The agency opposed Asthana's plea seeking quashing of the FIR and said a roving inquiry at this stage was not permissible.

01 Nov 2018 1:23 PM

M Nageswara Rao, who took charge as the interim chief of the CBI on Wednesday, can take no policy decisions following the Supreme Court's order today. (Photo: File)

Interim CBI chief's decisions including mass transfers on hold: SC

All decisions taken by Nageswara Rao have to be placed before the court in a sealed cover, Supreme Court said.

26 Oct 2018 1:17 PM

Alok Verma has challenged the government order on the grounds that a 1998 verdict by the Supreme Court stipulated that the CBI Director should have a fixed minimum tenure of two years. (Photo: PTI)

CBI vs CBI crucial hearing: Alok Verma to challenge forced leave in SC today

SC will hear Alok Verma's plea, who was asked to go on leave when his feud with deputy Rakesh Asthana came into fore.

26 Oct 2018 8:57 AM

In a statement, CBI Spokesperson Abhishek Dayal termed the news report as false. (Photo: File)

News report claiming Rafale file under Verma's purview 'false': CBI

News report claimed that several crucial files, including Rafale deal, was under consideration of Verma when Centre divested him of powers

25 Oct 2018 7:47 PM

The government sent Verma and Special Director Rakesh Asthana, who have accused each other of corruption, on leave on Tuesday. It also transferred several CBI officials and appointed M Nageswar Rao as the interim chief of the agency. (Photo: PTI)

Cong to protest outside all CBI offices tomorrow to demand Verma's reinstatement

The Congress will also seek an apology from Prime Minister Narendra Modi for 'destroying the image of the premier investigating agency'.

25 Oct 2018 6:24 PM

The CBI spokesperson's response came after he was asked about the present status of Verma and Asthana in the CBI. (Photo: File)

Alok Verma remains CBI chief, Rao given only interim charge, says CBI

Joint Director Rao has been given charge to look after duties and functions of Director as an interim arrangement, a CBI spokesperson said.

25 Oct 2018 6:11 PM

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has dismissed as 'rubbish' allegations that CBI director Alok Verma was removed because he wanted to investigate the Rafale deal. (Photo: File | PTI)

PM got 'scared' about Rafale inquiry and removed CBI chief at 1 am: Rahul Gandhi

Gandhi said CBI director can only be removed by 3-member committee of PM, CJI and leader of Oppn. He said PM Modi took decision on his own.

25 Oct 2018 3:21 PM

Sending CBI Director Alok Verma on leave amidst his spat with agency's Special Director Rakesh Asthana showed BJP government's 'administrative anarchy,' Stalin charged in a statement. (Photo: File)

‘Undeclared emergency’: Stalin slams PM over CBI chief Verma’s removal

Stalin alleged that CBI may be used against Opposition during elections and help government on Rafale issue.

24 Oct 2018 8:17 PM

Verma also challenged the decision of the government by which Joint Director M Nageswara Rao, a 1986-batch Odisha cadre IPS officer, has been given charge as head of the probe agency. (Photo: File)

Decision to deprive me of powers as CBI chief 'illegal': Alok Verma to SC

The apex court has agreed to hear on October 26 the petition by Verma challenging the government's decision.

24 Oct 2018 6:57 PM

The CVC also observed that the CBI director has been non-cooperative, non-compliant with the requirements/directions and has created willful obstructions in the functioning of the commission. (Photo: File)

Alok Verma did not cooperate with CVC, failed to produce records: Govt

Verma did not cooperate with the Central Vigilance Commission and defended its decision to send him on leave.

24 Oct 2018 4:30 PM

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee renamed the CBI (Central Bureau of Investigation) as the 'BJP Bureau of Investigation'. (Photo: File | Asian Age)

CBI has become BJP Bureau of Investigation: Mamata Banerjee

'CBI has now become so called BBI (BJP Bureau of Investigation) -- very unfortunate!' Mamata Banerjee tweeted.

24 Oct 2018 2:45 PM

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