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CBI arrests eight people for allegedly 'rigging' medical exam NEET

Jul 19, 2022, at 06:04 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested eight people for involvement in a "rigging racket" in the NEET medical entrance exam on Sunday. 

West Bengal: TMC youth leaders demand Suvendu Adhikari's arrest in Saradha scam case

Jun 28, 2022, at 03:53 am

Kolkata/IBNS: The ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC)'s youth wing Monday held a sit-in protest here demanding the arrest of Leader of Opposition and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Suvendu Adhikari by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in connection with the Saradha chit fund scam case.

Bribery case: 2 NHAI officials among 5 arrested by CBI

Jun 14, 2022, at 02:21 pm

Guwahati: The Central Bureau of Investigation on Monday arrested an Accounts Officer & Junior Accounts Officer, both of Regional Office, National Highway Authority of India (NHAI), Dispur, Guwahati (Assam) and three employees, including Executive Director of a private company based at Gurugram (Haryana), in an alleged bribery of Rs. 4 lakh.

Delhi health minister Satyendra Jain sent to 14-day judicial custody

Jun 13, 2022, at 10:37 pm

New Delhi/UNI: A Delhi court on Monday remanded the AAP government's Health Minister, Satyendar Jain, who was arrested in violation of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), to 14-day judicial custody.

ED arrests Arvind Kejriwal's health minister over money laundering case

May 31, 2022, at 03:27 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain has been arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in an alleged money laundering case.

CBI quizzes Karti Chidambaram for third day in 'cash for visa' case

May 28, 2022, at 06:51 pm

New Delhi/UNI: Congress MP Karti Chidambaram was on Saturday questioned for a third consecutive day by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for his alleged involvement in the "cash for visa" case, CBI sources said.

CBI questioning of Karti Chidambaram underway in cash-for-visa scam

May 26, 2022, at 06:54 pm

New Delhi/UNI: The questioning of Congress MP Karti P Chidambaram is underway by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) here in connection with a case related to alleged issuance of visas to Chinese nationals, agency sources said on Thursday.

Recruitment scam case: CBI summons West Bengal Minister Paresh Adhikari for third time in a row

May 21, 2022, at 06:32 pm

Kolkata/UNI: The CBI Saturday summoned West Bengal junior Education Minister Paresh Chandra Adhikari for the third time consecutively in relation to the alleged irregularity in the appointment of his daughter in a government-aided school.

CBI grills Bengal minister Paresh Adhikari for 3 hours in SSC scam

May 20, 2022, at 06:33 am

Kolkata/UNI: The Central Bureau of Investigation on Thursday quizzed West Bengal Minister of State for School Education Paresh Chandra Adhikari for about three hours in connection with the alleged illegal appointment of his daughter as a teacher in a government-sponsored school. 

Cattle smuggling case: TMC leader Anubrata Mondal appears before CBI

May 19, 2022, at 08:57 pm

Kolkata/UNI: West Bengal's ruling Trinamool Congress' Birbhum district president Anubrata Mondal Thursday appeared before the CBI officials at Nizam Palace in the city in connection with the cattle smuggling case in the state, official sources said.

BJP using central agencies as they couldn't win polls: Mamata hinting at CBI summons to Partha Chatterjee

May 19, 2022, at 06:15 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Thursday slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for allegedly using central agencies for political points, breaking her silence on the summons issued to her senior minister Partha Chatterjee over an alleged recruitment scam.

CBI quizzes West Bengal Minister Partha Chatterjee for 3.5 hours in alleged school recruitment scam

May 19, 2022, at 03:46 am

Kolkata: West Bengal Minister Partha Chatterjee was on Wednesday quizzed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for 3.5 hours in connection with the alleged government-aided school recruitment scam.

Bengal Minister Partha Chatterjee appears before CBI

May 19, 2022, at 12:49 am

Kolkata:West Bengal Minister Partha Chatterjee appeared before the CBI at Nizam Palace at 5.45 PM on Wednesday.

Bribery case: CBI arrests S Bhaskararaman

May 18, 2022, at 05:07 pm

New Delhi/UNI: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested close associate of Congress MP Karti P Chidambaram, S Bhaskaran Raman in connection with a case related to alleged bribery to facilitate issuance of visa to Chinese nationals beyond ceiling, agency sources said here on Wednesday.

CBI raids underway in several premises of Congress MP Karti Chidambaram

May 17, 2022, at 05:31 pm

New Delhi/UNI: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is conducting searches in nine premises and offices linked to Congress MP Karti P Chidambaram in connection with a case related to alleged foreign remittance, CBI sources said here on Tuesday.

CBI raids 40 locations in a bid to crack down on NGOs over foreign donations

May 11, 2022, at 02:39 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is carrying out raids across 40 locations in various cities in what seems like a big crackdown on non-profit organisations over alleged violation of foreign funding rules.

Calcutta High Court orders CBI probe in Hanskhali rape case

Apr 13, 2022, at 05:47 am

Kolkata/IBNS: The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to probe the alleged gang-rape and death of a minor girl at Hanskhali in West Bengal's Nadia district, media reports said.

CBI arrests four accused in probe into Rampurhat arson

Apr 08, 2022, at 07:24 pm

Mumbai/Kolkata/IBNS: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday arrested four accused from Mumbai in an ongoing investigation of a case related to a brutal incident at Rampurhat in Birbhum district of West Bengal.

Calcutta HC directs CBI to probe TMC leader Bhadu Sheikh's murder

Apr 08, 2022, at 07:18 pm

Kolkata/UNI: The Calcutta High Court on Friday directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to probe the murder of TMC leader Bhadu Sheikh along with the Bogtui massacre in which nine people were burnt alive on March 21 in West Bengal's Birbhum district.

'Stopped at immigration again': Ex-Amnesty International India chief after court relief

Apr 08, 2022, at 06:59 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Former Amnesty International India Chief Aakar Patel on Thursday evening tweeted that he has again been stopped at the airport from flying out.

CBI books NHAI officials, pvt company for corruption in highway contract between 2008-2010

Apr 03, 2022, at 09:13 pm

New Delhi: The CBI has lodged a corruption case against 22 individuals, including NHAI officials, and a consortium of private construction companies in connection with three highway segments from 2008 to 2010, officials said on Saturday.

Politicians change, you are permanent: CJI NV Ramana tells CBI

Apr 02, 2022, at 02:27 am

New Delhi/IBNS: In a direct criticism of the Central Bureau of Investigation, Chief Justice of India NV Ramana on Friday said the country's premier probe agency has often raised "questions on its credibility" through its "actions and inactions".

Calcutta HC directs CBI to quiz former advisor of SSC

Apr 01, 2022, at 01:04 am

Kolkata/UNI: A single bench of the Calcutta High Court on Thursday ordered the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to question former School Service Commission (SSC) advisor SP Sinha concerning alleged irregularities in the appointment of teachers in government-aided schools.

Mamata Banerjee writes to Opposition leaders to unite against BJP's 'attack on democracy'

Mar 29, 2022, at 06:34 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: In a fresh bid to take on the mighty saffron brigade nationally, West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday wrote to all opposition leaders to unite against the country's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), accusing it of sacrificing democracy.

Calcutta High Court orders CBI probe into Birbhum arson

Mar 25, 2022, at 04:32 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: The Calcutta High Court on Friday ordered a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) into the arson, which killed at least eight people at Bogtui village in West Bengal's Birbhum district.

Supreme Court transfers probe against Mumbai's ex-top cop Param Bir Singh to CBI

Mar 25, 2022, at 03:20 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Thursday transferred the corruption and misconduct cases against former Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh from the Mumbai Police to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

Senior Intelligence Officer among 2 held by CBI in bribery case

Mar 21, 2022, at 04:48 am

New Delhi/UNI: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Sunday said it has apprehended two persons, including a Senior Intelligence Officer posted at the office of Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI), Ghaziabad, in an alleged bribery case.

Ex-NSE CEO Chitra Ramakrishna sent to 7-day CBI custody

Mar 08, 2022, at 12:56 am

A Special CBI Court on Monday sent former Chief Executive Officer of the National Stock Exchange Chitra Ramakrishna to a seven-day CBI custody in connection with the NSE co-location case.

Sheena Bora murder case: SC seeks CBI reply on Indrani's plea

Feb 18, 2022, at 06:57 pm

New Delhi/UNI: The Supreme Court on Friday sought a detailed response from the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) after hearing a bail plea filed by Indrani Mukerjea, prime accused in the Sheena Bora murder case.

Cattle smuggling case: Actor-turned TMC MP Dev appears before CBI

Feb 15, 2022, at 08:38 pm

Kolkata/UNI: Tollywood superstar and TMC MP Dev alias Deepak Adhikari on Tuesday appeared before the CBI's investigating officials at Nizam Palace in the city, responding to summons from the federal probe agency in connection with the cattle smuggling case.