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‘The Government of India has attempted to stifle the independence of the institution of the CBI by appointing the Director of the CBI in an arbitrary and illegal manner,’ the plea claims. (Photo: File)

Appointment of Nageswara Rao as interim CBI director challenged in SC

Petition, filed by RTI activist Anjali Bhardwaj, sought laying down of mechanisms to ensure transparency in appointment of CBI director.

14 Jan 2019 6:39 PM

‘Shortage of personnel at various levels in CBI is a perennial problem. The committee has expressed its concern on this on several occasions,’ has been said in a parliamentary committee report. (Photo: File)

No director of prosecution in CBI, govt seeks nominations from ministries

It is for the first time that the CBI is working without its regular chief and the Director of Prosecution.

14 Jan 2019 2:27 PM

A high-powered committee headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi removed Alok Verma as CBI chief on Thursday on charges of corruption and dereliction of duty. (Photo: PTI)

'Natural justice was scuttled': Sacked CBI chief Alok Verma resigns

Verma, who was transferred as Director General Fire Services, Civil Defence and Home Guard, refused to take charge.

11 Jan 2019 3:28 PM

Rakesh Asthana was booked on charges of criminal conspiracy, corruption and criminal misconduct under sections of Prevention of Corruption Act. (Photo: File | PTI)

Delhi HC refuses to quash bribery case against CBI no. 2 Rakesh Asthana

Delhi HC also refused to quash FIR lodged against CBI Deputy Superintendent Devender Kumar, alleged middleman Manoj Prasad.

11 Jan 2019 3:06 PM

M Nageshwar Rao had taken charge of the agency at 9 pm on Thursday, a CBI spokesperson said in a statement Friday. (Photo: File | PTI)

Nageshwar Rao takes charge as CBI chief, cancels transfers done by Verma

M Nageshwar Rao was appointed interim CBI chief on Thursday after PM Modi-led panel removed Alok Verma from the position.

11 Jan 2019 2:43 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led committee removed Alok Verma as CBI Director on Thursday. (Photo: PTI)

‘No evidence of bribe’: Here’s why Alok Verma shunted out as CBI chief

As panel based its decision on CVC report, Kharge flagged how main allegations against Verma were 'unsubstantiated'.

11 Jan 2019 11:25 AM

'Transferred on false charges': Alok Verma, removed as CBI chief

'I have tried to uphold the integrity of CBI while attempts were being made to destroy it,' Verma further said.

11 Jan 2019 9:16 AM

Alok Verma shunted out as CBI chief by Modi-led panel

Removed on graft charges a day after resuming charge.

11 Jan 2019 2:23 AM

Alok Verma was reinstated as CBI chief by Supreme Court on January 8. (Photo:File | PTI)

2 days after return, Alok Verma removed as CBI chief over 'corruption'

The decision was taken by high-powered panel led by PM Modi; Additional Director M Nageshwar Rao to look after CBI for now.

10 Jan 2019 7:58 PM

On Tuesday, the Supreme Court overturned the government's order sending Alok Verma on compulsory leave and replacing him with an interim CBI director. (Photo: File | PTI)

On day 2 after reinstatement, CBI chief Alok Verma transfers 5 officers

A high-powered panel headed by PM Modi met today for 2nd time to decide if Verma will continue in post with full power.

10 Jan 2019 7:13 PM

Gandhi said no one can save the prime minister from the Rafale investigation and the entire nation would know 'without a shadow of doubt' that he took Rs 30,000 crore of people's money and gave it to his 'friend' Anil Ambani. (Photo: File)

PM Modi in 'tearing hurry' to sack CBI chief due to Rafale: Rahul

On Wednesday, the selection committee headed by Modi met to decide agency director Alok Verma's fate.

10 Jan 2019 12:54 PM

Verma was reinstated by the Supreme Court which scrapped a government order of divesting him of his powers and sending him on forced leave. (Photo: File)

CBI chief Alok Verma resumes office after 77 days of forced leave

While reinstating him, the top court said that Verma cannot take any major policy decision for now.

09 Jan 2019 11:07 AM

Congress president Rahul Gandhi said, 'Nothing is going to save the Prime Minister. Rafale is an open and shut case.' (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

‘Nothing will save PM from Rafale’: Rahul after SC order on CBI chief

'With the reinstatement of CBI chief, some justice has been done. Now let's see what happens,' says Rahul.

08 Jan 2019 3:36 PM

'The action was taken perfectly bonafide as there were cross-allegations made by both the officers and in accordance with recommendations of CVC, the government felt that in the larger interest of fair and impartial investigation and credibility of CBI, the 2 officers must recuse themselves,' Jaitley said. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Decision to send CBI officers on leave on CVC recommendation: Arun Jaitley

Jaitley said in accordance with the Supreme Court verdict, orders will be complied with and the government will act in the same manner.

08 Jan 2019 1:04 PM

Other parties also joined the Congress to say the apex court had dealt a blow to the government with its order reinstating Verma and setting aside the Centre's decision divesting him of his powers and sending him on leave. (Photo: File)

SC order big blow to govt, say Cong, others after CBI director reinstated

Surjewala asked Modi to remember that govts had come and gone but the integrity of institutions had survived.

08 Jan 2019 12:05 PM

The top court reinstated Verma after setting aside the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) October 23 order. (Photo: File)

Supreme Court reinstates CBI chief who govt had sent on forced leave

However, Alok Verma will not be able to take major policy decisions till CVC inquiry is over.

08 Jan 2019 10:53 AM

On October 23, in a midnight order, Verma was asked to go on leave. Verma’s two-year tenure as CBI director ends on January 31. (Photo: File)

CBI vs CBI: SC to pronounce verdict on Alok Verma's petition today

A bench headed by CJI had on Dec 6 reserved its judgement after hearing the arguments on behalf of Verma, Centre and CVC.

08 Jan 2019 8:57 AM

Akhilesh Yadav alleged that BJP was using CBI as tool for arm-twisting opposition party leaders, some of whom are trying to forge an alliance against ruling party. (Photo: File | PTI)

Akhilesh Yadav cleared 13 mining leases on a single day, claims CBI

CBI said Yadav had cleared 14 leases, of which 13 were cleared on Feb 17, 2013, in violation of e-tendering process.

07 Jan 2019 7:51 PM

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal also said it is time to throw out 'this dictatorial and undemocratic regime'. (Photo: File)

'In its last weeks in office, Modi govt shamelessly unleashing CBI’: Kejriwal

According to reports, CBI is likely to quiz former Uttar Pradesh chief minister in an illegal mining case.

07 Jan 2019 1:21 PM

Samajwadi Party President and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav (Photo: PTI)

BJP accuses Akhilesh Yadav of allowing loot in UP

Interestingly, these raids were conducted on the day SP and BSP indicated their intent to join hands to counter the BJP in 2019 Lok Sabha polls.

07 Jan 2019 6:08 AM

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