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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 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

President Ram Nath Kovind persents Vigilance Award as MoS, PMO, Jitender Singh and Central Vigilance Commissioner KV Chowdary look on. (Photo: PTI)

Act like 'ethical leaders': President Ram Nath Kovind to officials amid CBI row

'Preventive vigilance is better that the punitive vigilance' can prove to be effective policy in checking corruption, the President said.

31 Oct 2018 8:45 PM

Alok Verma and Rakesh Asthana, who have alleged each other of impropriety, have been sent on leave by the Centre. (Photo: File | AP)

CVC may summon CBI Director Alok Verma, Special Director Rakesh Asthana

'The commission has got most of files related to cases, in whose probe, charges of alleged interference by Verma came up,' CVC chief said.

31 Oct 2018 7:51 PM

The CBI did not oppose bail petition of Devender Kumar. (Photo: PTI)

CBI DSP Devender Kumar gets bail

Court asked CBI DSP Devender Kumar to furnish a personal bond of Rs 50,000 and a surety of like amount.

31 Oct 2018 6:02 PM

In an application before Delhi High Court, SS Gurm claimed he has 'reasonable' apprehension that CBI is seeking to protect and support Rakesh Asthana.(Photo: File PTI)

‘Rakesh Asthana misleading court’: Transferred CBI official moves Delhi HC

CBI Additional SP S S Gurm has sought to be made a party in the petition filed by Special Director Rakesh Asthana.

31 Oct 2018 2:08 PM

Rao's innings as interim CBI chief came to an abrupt halt after the Supreme Court had Friday last refrained him from taking an policy decision and submit in a sealed envelope about the administrative decision undertaken by him. (Photo: PTI)

CBI's interim chief denies irregularities in investments made by his wife

Rao was made interim chief last week after government intervened and sent CBI Director Alok Verma and Rakesh Asthana on leave.

31 Oct 2018 8:10 AM

Govt guidelines to handle plaints against CVC

There are no guidelines in place to handle complaints against the CVC, the ministry said in response to an RTI query.

31 Oct 2018 1:45 AM

Supreme Court of India (Photo: Asian Age)

Supreme Court grants protection to CBI whistle-blower

Mr Bassi has challenged the transfer order and claimed that he has gathered evidence against Asthana.

31 Oct 2018 1:27 AM

This comes after Supreme Court asked CVC to complete within 2 weeks its inquiry into allegations against Alok Verma levelled by Rakesh Asthana. (Photo: File | PTI)

CVC begins probe in graft charges against Alok Verma, examines CBI officials

'Officials who recorded their statements include those who handled Moin Qureshi bribery case, IRCTC scam, among others.'

30 Oct 2018 8:48 PM

In his statement to the CBI, Satish Sana had said he paid a bribe of Rs 2 crore to Rakesh Asthana to be spared any action in an investigation linked to meat exporter Moin Qureshi. (Photo: File)

Satish Sana, who accused Asthana of bribery, given protection by top court

The Supreme Court has directed the Hyderabad Police to provide adequate security to businessman Satish Sana.

30 Oct 2018 12:24 PM

Senior CBI officer AK Bassi claims to have incriminating evidence against Special Director Rakesh Asthana. (Photo: File | PTI)

CBI officer challenges his transfer, claims to have evidence against Asthana

On October 24, the officer was transferred to Port Blair in an order signed by interim CBI chief Nageswar Rao.

30 Oct 2018 11:37 AM

Asthana had challenged the bribery charges against him. (Photo: File)

Maintain status quo on proceedings against Asthana till Nov 1: HC to CBI

The high court also directed the CBI to file reply on the two pleas on or before November 1.

29 Oct 2018 3:22 PM

Satish Sana, who accused CBI no. 2 of bribery, seeks SC's protection

Taking cognizance of complaint filed by Satish Sana, CBI had registered FIR against its officer Rakesh Asthana.

29 Oct 2018 1:02 PM

CBI is facing a serious credibility crisis in the wake of two top bosses — Alok Verma and Rakesh Asthana — having been removed on charges of corruption. (Photo: AP/File)

The meat exporter and CBI’s web of shady deals

ED is understood to be investigating funds totalling about Rs 200 crore stashed abroad by Qureshi.

28 Oct 2018 4:12 AM

The finance minister said the objective behind the CVC direction and the government acting on it was that the truth is established following the highest standards of fairness and the due process of law. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

SC order on CBI row 'extremely positive development': FM Arun Jaitley

Jaitley said recent developments have eroded the credibility of CBI and 'the truth coming out is in the larger interest of India'.

26 Oct 2018 3:49 PM

Alok Verma has also sought a stay of the Centre's order asking him to proceed on leave and giving the interim charge of his post to Rao. (Photo: PTI)

SC seeks Centre, CBI, CVC reply on Alok Verma's plea; case to be heard on Nov 12

The apex court directed interim CBI chief M Nageswara Rao to not take any major policy decisions.

26 Oct 2018 1:33 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

CBI Director Alok Verma petition has challenged the decision of the Centre to divest him of his duties and sending him on leave. (Photo: PTI)

End probe against Verma in 2 wks, interim chief to do routine work: SC

A three-judge bench comprising CJI Ranjan Gogoi and Justices SK Kaul and KM Joseph will hear Alok Verma's petition.

26 Oct 2018 11:08 AM

In an unprecedented shake-up in the CBI's 55-year-history, both Alok Verma and his deputy were divested of their powers and sent on leave in a dramatic overnight action by the government Tuesday night. (Photo: File | PTI)

CBI denies report on Rafale paper, says every file accounted for

CBI spokesperson Abhishek Dayal termed the news report as false, and said it was manufactured by 'vested interests'.

26 Oct 2018 10:20 AM

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