Cbi Controversy
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Caged parrot v2: How Modi government has weaponised the CBI to target the Opposition
Blamed for partisanship under the Manmohan Singh government, the use of the agency to target the Opposition has increased under Modi.
Nachiket Deuskar
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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.
Umang Poddar
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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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Trending
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Canada: Amid anti-immigration rhetoric, curbing international students is a knee-jerk reaction
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‘Be freed from what holds you back’: Poems by Buddhist women from the Murty Classical Library
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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Why Calcutta HC struck down 25,000 teachers’ appointments and how it could impact the election
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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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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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Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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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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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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The Reel
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Aditi Rao Hydari on playing diverse characters: ‘I want the audience to take me home with them’
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The story of India’s unique ‘Milk Revolution’ is going to the Cannes Film Festival
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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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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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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The Field
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: Harshit Kumar wins hammer throw gold as India’s medal tally increases
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Indian compound archers sweep all three team event gold medals
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IPL 2024: Jonny Bairtsow shines as Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders in record-breaking match
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IPL 2024: ‘Save the bowlers’ – Reactions as Punjab chase down record total against Kolkata
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Paris Olympics 2024: Nethra Kumanan secures India’s second quota in sailing