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Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal governments have withdrawn their 'general consent' to CBI to conduct raids and investigations.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

CBI Special Director Rakesh Asthana. (Photo: File)

CBI reshuffles team probing Asthana case, order issued in 'public interest'

Previous investigating officer, Deputy SP AK Bassi, has been shunted to Port Blair in 'public interest' with 'immediate effect'.

24 Oct 2018 1:47 PM

The CBI building has been sealed and neither the staff nor outsiders are being allowed. (Photo: cbi.gov.in)

CBI boss Alok Verma, deputy sent on leave, Nageshwar Rao takes over

CBI Joint Director M Nageshwar Rao will take charge as the interim director of the investigating agency.

24 Oct 2018 9:07 AM

The CBI's top officers are accusing each other of massive corruption, he said, questioning the sanctity and the credibility of the government and the CBI to function in an 'honest, unbiased transparent way'. (Photo: PTI)

Serious credibility crisis in CBI, 'vested interests' in govt to blame: Cong

Terming the issue 'very serious', Congress leader Sachin Pilot accused govt of interference in CBI and asked why it was silent on the issue.

22 Oct 2018 7:35 PM

Murder weapons still not found: CBI

The Pune court has extended Sharad Kalaskar’s CBI custody till September 19.

16 Sep 2018 1:10 AM

The bench posted the hearing of the case for Tuesday. (Photo: File)

Muzaffarpur shelter home case: CBI submits progress report to Patna HC

On August 23, the bench had pulled up the CBI for its failure to submit a progress report in the investigation into the case.

27 Aug 2018 5:18 PM

Vipul Ambani gets cash bail in PNB fraud case

Criminal bail application (filed by Vipul Ambani) is hereby allowed,” said special CBI judge J.C. Jagdale.

05 Aug 2018 1:49 AM

2 bureaucrats get CBI notices over chit fund scam

The CBI notices were served to IAS officers — Parag Gupta and Sangram Kesari Ray — asking them to appear before the CBI on Monday.

02 Jul 2018 1:27 AM

Top CBI officer in city to probe Ponzi cases, kicks off row

The CPI(M) called it a fall-out of understanding between the Trinamul and BJP.

20 Jun 2018 2:56 AM

On March 12, 1993 a series of 12 bomb explosions took place in Mumbai.

Accused to court: Wasn’t involved in 1993 blasts

After hearing the arguments, judge Bhosale remanded Lambu in CBI custody till June 14.

05 Jun 2018 1:32 AM

Indrani Mukerjea admitted again

She was rushed to JJ Hospital after she complained of chest pain.

03 Jun 2018 1:57 AM

CBI steno’s fraud case filed by cops after 3-yr struggle

The accused asked her to pay him Rs 10 lakh for arranging passport and visa and the victim agreed to pay him.

09 Apr 2018 1:17 AM

Demanding a Supreme Court-monitored probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) into the matter, hundreds of SSC aspirants staged a protest at Jantar Mantar and accused the government of failing to prevent the alleged paper leak.

SSC aspirants stage protest, seek probe in paper leak

According to a senior police officer, around 3,000 SSC aspirants were protesting near the Parliament Street police station.

01 Apr 2018 1:26 AM

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan (Photo: PTI)

MP journo death: CM Shivraj orders CBI investigation

NHRC on Tuesday served a notice to the state government seeking a report on the incident within four weeks.

28 Mar 2018 12:32 AM

ED begins attachment of assets in fraud probe

It claimed that the loans were taken on the basis of false and fabricated documents.

21 Mar 2018 2:12 AM

CBI grills 2 IT firm directors for fraud

Earlier the same firm was booked by the CBI in 2015 for allegedly cheating IDBI Bank to the tune of around Rs 180 crores.

11 Mar 2018 6:35 AM

CBI faces flak for delaying 37-year-old case

The court also sent its order to the home secretary and the director of CBI to take necessary action in this regard.

02 Oct 2017 2:53 AM

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar pays tribute to Pradyumna, who was murdered at Ryan International School recently, at Bhondsi in Gurugram. (Photo: PTI)

State takes charge of Ryan school admin; CBI to probe student murder

The body of class two student, Pradyuman, was recovered on September 8, from a washroom of Ryan International School in Gurgaon’s Bhondsi.

15 Sep 2017 6:08 PM

CBI grills Shatabdi, Ahmed over scams

While CBI quizzed Mr Ahmed again, Ms Roy was grilled for the first time for her role in the Shardha chit fund.

11 Jul 2017 2:13 AM

Trinamul Congress MP Sultan Ahamed arrives at the CBI office in Nizam Palace in connection with the Narada case. (Photo: Asian Age)

Sultan Ahamed quizzed by CBI

MP admits to taking Rs 5 lakh from Narada CEO,

04 Jul 2017 2:12 AM

Murli Manohar Joshi, senior leader LK Advani and Uma Bharti (Photo: File)

No exemption for Advani, Joshi: CBI court asks them to appear on May 30

According to the report, the Lucknow court said they would get no exemption and must appear before the court on the given date.

25 May 2017 2:22 PM

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee (Photo: PTI)

CM wants CBI to hand over Nobel case to state govt

Rabindranath Tagore’s memorabilia, including the medallion, disappeared on March 25 2004, from the university’s Rabindra Bhavan museum.

23 May 2017 2:08 AM

CBI starts inquiry on IOA staff

Two medicos not having requisite qualifications sent to Rio.

20 May 2017 1:26 AM

Odisha: Cong accuses CBI of inaction in chit fund case

BJD MP Ramachandra Hansda and former MLA Subarna Naik are currently in jail.

17 May 2017 2:41 AM

Former Union Finance Minister P. Chidambaram and his son Karti Chidambaram (Photo: PTI/File)

CBI raids Chidambaram, son Karti's residences in FIPB case

The raids are linked to charges that Chidambaram's son Karti's company facilitated clearances for foreign investment to a media company.

16 May 2017 9:12 AM

Activists of Youth Congress during a demonstration against the government demanding the arrest of the accused in Narada sting in Kolkata. (Photo: Abhijit Mukherjee)

Narada sting: CBI summons petitioners for questioning

ACB team leaves for Kochi to quiz Narada CEO Samuel.

19 Mar 2017 2:40 AM

The agency suspects that the firm, M/s Chinteshwar Steel Pvt Ltd, wrongfully gained Rs 6.89 crore with its alleged sale of coal in the open market. (Representational Image)

Company booked for illegally accessing coal

Despite emailing the firm, The Asian Age did not receive any response about the CBI’s case against it.

02 Feb 2017 5:26 AM

Goutam Kundu in hospital, skips court appearance

He was rushed to SSKM where he was attended to by a group of doctors.

18 Jan 2017 6:00 AM

CBI chargesheets Teesta Setalvad

Activist, husband & their firm accused of FCRA violation.

04 Jan 2017 1:08 AM

Rose Valley scam: TMC MP Tapas Pal arrested by CBI

In the morning Pal, a Lok Sabha MP from Krishannagar in Nadia, appeared before the special investigation team of the CBI.

30 Dec 2016 4:18 PM

SC adjourns CBI interim director appointment case to January 17

The Centre told the top court that the appointment of Asthana as the acting director is not illegal or contrary to the court's judgement.

16 Dec 2016 2:02 PM

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