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The government had given charge of the agency to Joint Director Rao, who was later promoted as additional director. (Photo: File)

Interim CBI chief begins process of making structural changes: Officials

Several officers have raised issue of uneven distribution of work which is affecting ongoing probes and work force distribution.

16 Jan 2019 10:09 AM

CBI credibility at all-time low

The suspicion is that the Supreme Court may not have shared the Justice Patnaik report with the PM-led committee.

14 Jan 2019 12:00 AM

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

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley (Photo: PTI)

Move to send CBI officers on leave was on CVC advice: Arun Jaitley

Jaitley asserted that the government’s decision on the issue was not against any particular individual.

09 Jan 2019 1:07 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

CBI director Alok Verma and special director Rakesh Asthana (Photo: File)

Asthana spars with CBI, Verma in Delhi HC over FIR on him

Banerjee said that Sana’s complaint was directly made to Mr Verma and proper procedure was followed by the agency before lodging an FIR.

08 Dec 2018 12:19 AM

The top court said it was not that the fight between the CBI director and Special Director Rakesh Asthana emerged overnight, forcing the government to divest the director of powers without consulting the Selection Committee. (Photo: File)

CBI case: Extraordinary situations need extraordinary remedies, CVC to SC

A bench headed by CJI Gogoi said Attorney General K K Venugopal told it that circumstances culminating in the situation started in July.

06 Dec 2018 1:21 PM

CBI director Alok Verma and his deputy and special director Rakesh Asthana

CBI chief, deputy fought like cats, Centre tells Supreme Court

“If the government had not done so, God only knows where and how this fight would end,” Mr Venugopal said.

06 Dec 2018 1:48 AM

Race hots up to lead RAW and IB

The terms of both RAW chief A.K. Dhasmana and IB director Rajiv Jain end on the last day of the year.

04 Dec 2018 1:14 AM

A bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi is likely to consider the response of Verma given in a sealed cover on the findings of the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) in the preliminary inquiry against him. (Photo: File)

SC begins hearing Alok Verma’s plea challenging government order

Bench is likely to consider report of acting CBI Director filed in court with regard to decisions taken by him from Oct 23-26.

29 Nov 2018 10:08 AM

Alok Verma and Rakesh Asthana Photo: File)

Alok Verma allowed to inspect file of Rakesh Asthana’s case

CBI’s counsel Rajdipa Behura said the case file was not in the possession of the agency and they were with the CVC.

29 Nov 2018 5:39 AM

Congress spokesperson Randeep Surjewala asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi if his slogan of 'na khaaoonga, na khaane doonga' has now changed into 'sab khane walaon ko bachaoonga, aankh moondte dekhta jaoonga'. (Photo: File | ANI)

Congress demands probe after CBI officer's claim on Ajit Doval, Union minister

Congress said that it would raise the issue in Parliament.

20 Nov 2018 1:43 PM

In a post on Twitter, Gandhi wrote in Hindi which roughly translates to, "In Delhi, a crime thriller by the name of 'Chowkidar hi chor' is being played. (Photo: File)

Crime thriller 'Chowkidar hi chor' being run in Delhi: Rahul Gandhi

The Gandhi scion's comments come after the Reserve Bank of India on Monday held a crucial board meeting.

20 Nov 2018 11:31 AM

Alok Verma has petitioned the Supreme Court against the government’s decision to strip him of his powers and send him on compulsory leave. (Photo: File)

'None of you deserve hearing': SC angry over 'leak' of Verma's reply

Supreme Court adjourned the hearing on CBI Director Alok Verma's plea November 29.

20 Nov 2018 11:15 AM

M K Sinha alleged that CBI director briefed Ajit Doval on October 17 about registration of a case against Rakesh Asthana. (Photo: File | AP)

Ajit Doval, minister 'influenced' probe against Asthana: CBI officer to SC

CBI officer M K Sinha's Advocate informed SC that his client has 'got some shocking revelations' and sought urgent hearing.

19 Nov 2018 8:31 PM

The bench also comprising Justices S K Kaul and K M Joseph is scheduled to hear tomorrow the plea of CBI Director Alok Kumar Verma challenging the government's decision of divesting him of duties and sending him on leave. (Photo: Representational | File)

CBI officer probing Asthana moves SC, challenges transfer to Nagpur

Sinha, who was part of investigation team probing Asthana's role in alleged corruption case, mentioned his plea for urgent hearing tomorrow.

19 Nov 2018 11:23 AM

Alok Kumar Verma and Rakesh Asthana (Photo: File)

Rakesh Asthana: FIR a backlash to misconduct complaint

Asthana made these claims in his rejoinder to CBI’s response to his petition.

15 Nov 2018 5:38 AM

The hearing is important as Verma, who has a running feud with Special CBI Director Rakesh Asthana, has been appearing before the three-member CVC headed by KV Chowdary. (Photo: PTI)

SC to hear corruption watchdog's version in CBI case tomorrow

The Supreme Court had appointed former judge AK Patnaik to supervise the ongoing inquiry of CVC against CBI chief Alok Verma.

11 Nov 2018 3:29 PM

Alok Verma meets CVC panel, denies Asthana charges

The Supreme Court had directed that the CVC’s inquiry into the allegations against Verma.

10 Nov 2018 7:23 AM

CBI chief on leave meets CVC, denies graft charges

He met Mr Chowdary and vigilance commissioner Sharad Kumar, sources said without giving any other details.

09 Nov 2018 1:31 AM

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