Cbi Controversy
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How the ordinance giving the CBI director a five-year term undermines the agency’s autonomy
The Centre has moved an ordinance to allow the institution’s director three one-year extensions, after his initial tenure of two years.
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Delhi court accepts CBI’s exoneration of Rakesh Asthana in bribery case, says no sufficient evidence
The court summoned Dubai-based businessman Manoj Prasad, his brother Someshwar Srivastava, and father-in-law Sunil Mittal for questioning.
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Rakesh Asthana bribery case: ‘Big names’ being shielded, alleges former investigating officer
Ajay Kumar Bassi accused current investigating officer Satish Dagar of not investigating those named by an accused.
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‘Anek’ review: Political thriller muddles its way through the North East
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IAS couple who walked their dog at Delhi stadium transferred to Ladakh, Arunachal Pradesh
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In their own words: International Booker winners Geetanjali Shree and translator Daisy Rockwell
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Rakesh Asthana bribery case: Delhi court raps CBI for not conducting lie detector tests
The court asked whether any electronic equipment or mobile phones were recovered from the former CBI special director in the bribery case.
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CBI row: Delhi court pulls up agency after Rakesh Asthana cleared in bribery case
The court said it will take up the CBI chargesheet in the matter on February 19.
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Rakesh Asthana bribery case: CBI clears former special director of all charges
Deputy Superintendent of Police Devender Kumar and Research and Analysis Wing chief Samant Goel were also cleared.
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Video
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‘There’s full participation now’: Author Meena Kandasamy’s sons gatecrash her virtual conference
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IPL: Policeman hoists Kolkata pitch invader on shoulder in slick move, Virat Kohli is impressed
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‘You are doing nothing’: Democrat leader interrupts Texas governor at press conference over gun laws
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‘Single biggest learning experience of my life’: Rahul Gandhi about father Rajiv’s assassination
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Delhi HC grants two more months to CBI to finish probe in bribery case against Rakesh Asthana
Justice Vibhu Bakhru, however, said the court will not give any more time to complete investigation in the matter.
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CBI officer accuses senior of fake encounters of 14 people in Jharkhand, writes to PMO
Deputy Superintendent of Police NP Mishra has sought the removal of AK Bhatnagar, a joint director (administration) in the CBI, from the agency.
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Delhi HC gives four months to CBI to complete probe in bribery case against Rakesh Asthana
The agency said its plea to extend the deadline was to facilitate a fair and free investigation.
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The Reel
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‘Anek’ review: Political thriller muddles its way through the North East
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‘Top Gun: Maverick’ review: Flights of nostalgia
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‘Goodfellas’ and ‘Field of Dreams’ actor Ray Liotta dies at 67
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Watch: Partition, art and the idea of home in short film ‘The Miniaturist Of Junagadh’
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CBI requests Delhi High Court for more time to investigate bribery case against Rakesh Asthana
However, Justice Mukta Gupta admonished the agency for not handing over a copy of the plea for extension to the counsel for the former CBI special director.
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CBI row: Prashant Bhushan tells Supreme Court he made ‘genuine mistake’ in his tweets against Centre
Bhushan had hinted that the Centre had misled the court on the appointment of Nageswara Rao as interim CBI chief.
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CBI row: Supreme Court refuses to interfere in Nageswara Rao’s appointment as agency’s interim chief
The bench also refused to set out guidelines for more transparency in appointments to the top Central Bureau of Investigation post.
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The Field
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Watch: When grandson took his 84-year-old grandfather with dementia to Man City’s title-winning game
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Football: Gokulam Kerala defend Indian Women’s League title after beating Sethu FC 3-1 on final day
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Hockey, Asia Cup: After India's 16-0 win to enter Super 4s, 2023 World Cup lineup is complete
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Watch: Jyothi Yarraji breaks national 100m hurdles record for the third time in a month
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Chess: R Praggnanandhaa fights back in Chessable Masters final, finishes second after tiebreak