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Nirav Modi and Mehul Choksi (Photo: PTI)

To fix mess in banking, admit the problem first

India has faced many banking crises. Hundreds of banks had shut down in the 1930s and 1940s.

01 May 2018 12:11 AM

According to new revelation, Nirav Modi breached the laws and regulations by holding onto a forged passport, as Indian citizens are not allowed to hold dual citizenship. (Photo: File)

Nirav Modi in New York, travelling on different passport: reports

A Government of India dossier follows the trail of the escaped-diamond merchant since he left Mumbai in January 2018.

26 Apr 2018 7:49 PM

PNB to hire detective agencies to locate untraceable borrowers

PNB has invited applications for empanelment of detective agencies to locate its untraceable borrowers.

25 Apr 2018 3:53 PM

The government has intervened in the bankruptcy proceedings of Nirav Modi firms in the US to protect the interests of Punjab National Bank. (Photo: PTI)

PNB scam: Govt intervenes in Nirav Modi firms' bankruptcy case in US

Some Nirav Modi firms filing for bankruptcy in the US would jeopardise the interests of Punjab National Bank.

22 Apr 2018 12:49 PM

The government has approached the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) seeking modification of an NCLT order so that it can attach the properties of those involved in the USD 2 billion PNB fraud.

Govt approaches NCLAT, seeks power to attach properties in PNB scam

The corporate affairs ministry has also sought to invoke powers including the removal of the management and recovery of undue gains.

18 Apr 2018 7:25 PM

‘UPA gold scheme benefited firms linked to Modi, Choksi’

Previously only state-owned companies MMTC and STC were allowed to import gold.

16 Apr 2018 2:34 AM

Nirav Modi scam: ICAI sends notices to statutory auditors of PNB branch

ICAI has sent notices to all statutory auditors of Punjab National Bank's Brady House branch.

15 Apr 2018 4:01 PM

Non performing assets (NPAs) or bad loans in the banking sector are set to shoot up by at least Rs 8,000 crore.

Bad loans in Q4 to rise by Rs 8,000 cr on account of Gitanjali

Gitanjali Gems group have turned bad during the quarter ended March 31.

15 Apr 2018 1:41 PM

Nirav Modi and Mehul Choksi, key accused in Rs. 11, 400 crore Punjab National Bank scam. (Photo: PTI)

Diamond trading firm booked for loan fraud

The assets hypothecated against the loan were removed and disposed by the accused persons, the FIR alleged.

15 Apr 2018 4:02 AM

'Our mission in Hong Kong has informed that Department of Justice of Hong Kong are still examining our request for provisional order of arrest of Nirav Modi. We are awaiting response,' MEA spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

PNB scam: India awaiting Hong Kong's response on Nirav Modi's arrest

MEA said India has requested Hong Kong to surrender Nirav Modi based on extradition pact for surrender of fugitive offenders inked in 1997.

12 Apr 2018 9:12 PM

Sunil Mehta, chief executive officer of Punjab National Bank

PNB says internal probe into USD 2 billion fraud ongoing

In March, PNB agreed to pay 65 billion rupees ($996 million) to counterparty banks.

12 Apr 2018 8:40 AM

Court allows CBI to seek NBW against Choksi

After hearing the arguments, the judge allowed CBI’s application for issuance of a NBW against Choksi.

12 Apr 2018 1:58 AM

The CBI said its probe had revealed that the bank wanted to terminate its relationship with the Nirav Modi Ltd and was set to pay the money back to the billionaire diamantaire. (Photo: PTI)

PNB scam: CBI court nods to attach Nirav Modi's UK bank account

Nirav Modi's Barclays bank account in the UK has about 12,79,517 pounds and USD 1,244.

10 Apr 2018 11:13 AM

The CBI has also questioned several bank officials who had arranged credit for Mr Modi and Mr Choksi on the basis of forged Letters of Undertaking (LoUs) issued by the PNB’s Brady House branch in Mumbai. (Photo: PTI)

PNB fraud: Non-bailable warrants issued against Nirav Modi, Mehul Choksi

The duo have refused to join investigations into one of the biggest banking scam of the country involving Rs 12,700 crore.

09 Apr 2018 5:29 AM

Modi (46), a regular feature on the lists of rich and famous Indians since 2013, was booked by the CBI, along with his wife, brother and Choksi for allegedly cheating the state-run PNB. (Photo: PTI)

PNB fraud case: Non-bailable warrants issued against Nirav, Mehul Choksi

The issuance of NBWs by a court also opens door of seeking Red Corner Notices against both of the accused from the Interpol.

08 Apr 2018 4:58 PM

Nirav Modi and Mehul Choksi, key accused Punjab National Bank scam. (Photo: PTI)

PNB fraud: ED to file chargesheet against Nirav Modi, Mehul Choksi

ndian authorities have already submitted a request to the authorities concerned in Hong Kong for his provisional arrest.

08 Apr 2018 4:31 AM

Khan was in charge of financial markets, internal debt management departments, foreign management among others at the central bank. (Photo: PTI)

CBI questions former RBI deputy governor

The scheme had allegedly helped Mr Choksi’s company and a few other make windfall gains.

07 Apr 2018 5:47 AM

The CBI on Friday questioned a former Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank, H R Khan, in connection with alleged bank fraud cases involving diamond traders Nirav Modi and Mehul Choksi and relaxation of gold import policy by the erstwhile UPA government, sources said on Friday.

PNB fraud case: CBI quizzes ex-deputy governor of RBI

The officials said he was questioned about the UPA government's 20:80 gold import scheme.

06 Apr 2018 6:46 PM

Advocate Sanjay Abott, appearing for Gitanjali Gems, sought direction to quash the Enforcement Directorate's move of seizing the firm's moveable properties. (Photo: File)

PNB fraud case: Delhi HC seeks ED’s reply on plea by Mehul Choksi’s firm

The court said it will hear the matter along with a similar pending plea of billionaire Nirav Modi's firm Firestar Diamond on April 11.

06 Apr 2018 2:03 PM

An FIR was registered against Nirav Modi by the CBI for an alleged fraud worth several thousand crores in the Punjab National Bank two months ago. (Photo: File)

Nirav Modi in Hong Kong? Govt sends request for provisional arrest

A request for the provisional arrest has been submitted to the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

06 Apr 2018 10:48 AM

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