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Delhi High Court Raps CBI For Delay In Probe Against Ex-Special Director Rakesh Asthana

India News | Written by Arvind Gunasekar | Wednesday January 8, 2020

The Delhi High Court today rapped the Central Bureau of Investigation for the delay in their probe against former Special Director Rakesh Asthana and directed the agency's chief, RK Shukla, to appear in person if the investigation is not completed within four weeks.

CBI Seeks Extension Of Probe Deadline For Third Time In Rakesh Asthana Case

India News | Written by Arvind Gunasekar | Tuesday December 10, 2019

The CBI has sought more time from the Delhi High Court to complete the probe against its former special director, Rakesh Asthana, in an alleged bribery case. The agency maintains that although it is trying to "complete the investigation as expeditiously as possible", the process of examining the probe report at various levels as per established pro...

CBI Enjoys Trust Of People, Parliament And Judiciary, Says New Chief

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday April 2, 2019

At 57 when things in life begin to wind down, the CBI is looking at equipping itself with latest technologies to brace for future challenges in the world of crime, CBI Director Rishi Kumar Shukla said on Monday.

File Affidavit On Alleged Contempt By Bengal Cops, CBI Told

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday February 28, 2019

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed CBI Director Rishi Kumar Shukla to file an affidavit giving details about the alleged contempt committed by West Bengal police and the then Kolkata police chief Rajeev Kumar in connection with Saradha chit fund scam cases.

CBI Chief Convenes Review Meeting Of All Branches Of Agency

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday February 19, 2019

CBI Director Rishi Kumar Shukla on Tuesday convened a review meeting of all branches of the agency, a first after taking over charge earlier this month, the officials said

Ex-CBI Chief Alok Verma Dropped From List Of Speakers At College Event

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Thursday February 14, 2019

Former CBI Director Alok Verma has been dropped from the list of speakers at the Delhi's prestigious Sri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) Students' Union Business Conclave 2019, officials said.

Bumped Out In Race For CBI Chief, She Is Now Bengal's Security Advisor

India News | Written by Monideepa Banerjie | Wednesday February 13, 2019

She could have been the first woman to head the CBI, India's premier investigation agency. But "bumped out" by a day's delay in the selection process and now just retired, Rina Mitra, a 1983 batch IPS officer of the Madhya Pradesh cadre, has now been appointed by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee as the state's principal advisor, internal ...

"Contempt A Bramhastra," Says Top Court, Gives Notice To Prashant Bhushan

India News | Reported by A Vaidyanathan, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Wednesday February 6, 2019

The Supreme Court has issued a notice to lawyer activist Prashant Bhushan following a petition for a contempt case. Attorney General KK Venugopal and the centre had filed the appeal for action against Mr Bhushan for his comments regarding the appointment of interim CBI director Nageshwar Rao.

Rishi Kumar Shukla: New CBI Chief Chosen From List Of Over 30 Contenders

People | Press Trust of India | Saturday February 2, 2019

Rishi Kumar Shukla, the new CBI Director is the second officer from the Madhya Pradesh cadre, after the agency's founder-director DP Kohli, to be appointed to the coveted post, officials said today.

All You Need To Know About New CBI Director Rishi Kumar Shukla: 5 Points

India News | Edited by Vaibhav Tiwari | Saturday February 2, 2019

Indian Police Service officer Rishi Kumar Shukla has been appointed as the new CBI director, a government notification said today. The officer was chosen from a list of over 30 contenders for the top post compiled by a committee comprising Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi and opposition leader Mallikarjun Kharge.

Former Madhya Pradesh Police Chief Rishi Kumar Shukla Is New CBI Boss

India News | Reported by Neeta Sharma, Anurag Dwary, Edited by Nidhi Sethi | Sunday February 3, 2019

Former Madhya Pradesh Director General of Police Rishi Kumar Shukla, a 1983-batch officer, has been appointed the new CBI Director, said a government notification. His name was chosen from a shortlist of over 30 contenders for the top post by a committee led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Two Panel Meetings Later, Decapitated CBI No Closer To Getting A New Head

India News | Edited by Jimmy Jacob | Saturday February 2, 2019

A high-powered committee headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi met today to appoint a new CBI chief, but the outcome of their discussions remained inconclusive. The other members of the panel are Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and Opposition leader Mallikarjun Kharge.

Supreme Court Issues Notice To Interim CBI Director Nageshwar Rao

India News | ANI | Friday February 1, 2019

The Supreme Court on Friday issued a notice to interim Central Bureau of Investigation Director M Nageshwar Rao after hearing a petition filed by Deputy Superintendent of Police AK Bassi, challenging his transfer to Port Blair.

Supreme Court Asks Centre Why Regular CBI Director Hasn't Been Appointed

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday February 1, 2019

The Supreme Court Friday asked the Centre why it has not appointed a regular CBI director and said it was "averse" to the appointment of an interim chief for the agency for a long period.

Madhya Pradesh Top Cop Favourite For CBI Chief, Rakesh Asthana In Running Too

India News | Reported by Sunil Prabhu, Edited by Jimmy Jacob | Thursday January 31, 2019

Madhya Pradesh Director General of Police RK Shukla tops the shortlist of officers who will be considered for the post of CBI Director by a high-powered committee comprising Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi and Opposition leader Mallikarjun Kharge tomorrow.