Spectrum Scam

Special Court To Hear 2G Scam Cases On October 25

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday September 20, 2017

A special court today deferred till October 25 the hearing in 2G spectrum allocation scam cases in which former telecom minister A Raja and DMK MP Kanimozhi are among the accused.

Unitech Managing Director Sanjay Chandra Arrested For Alleged Money Laundering

India News | Edited by Raija Susan Panicker | Saturday April 1, 2017

Sanjay Chandra, Managing Director of real estate firm Unitech, and his brother Ajay Chandra were arrested this morning by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Delhi Police.

In Stern Warning To Aircel, Supreme Court Says Spectrum Can Be Cancelled

India News | Written by A Vaidyanathan | Friday January 6, 2017

Airwaves granted to telecom operator Aircel could be cancelled if two executives at Malaysian parent Maxis Bhd do not appear at a trial court, the Supreme Court warned on Friday. The court, led by Chief Justice JS Khehar, also barred Aircel from transferring the ownership of its airwaves while a corruption case centred on a past deal involving the ...

2G Case: Court To Hear CBI's Rebuttal Arguments On December 2

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday November 8, 2016

A special court today said it would hear next month rebuttal arguments by CBI in the 2G spectrum allocation scam case in which former Telecom Minister A Raja, DMK MP Kanimozhi and 15 others were facing trial.

Tamil Nadu Elections: Smriti Irani Terms Congress-DMK Alliance As Unholy

Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India | Friday May 13, 2016

Union Minister Smriti Irani today described the Congress-DMK alliance for the May 16 Assembly polls in Tamil Nadu as an "unholy" one while bringing up the 2G spectrum allocation scam.

The History of Telecom Spectrum in India: The 900MHz Auctions

Viranch Damani | Sunday July 31, 2016

Who has what part of the spectrum, when did they get it, and how?

DMK Leader MK Stalin Sends Legal Notice To Vaiko Over 2G Scam Comment

Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India | Saturday March 26, 2016

DMK leader MK Stalin today send a legal notice to MDMK founder Vaiko for his alleged remarks against the former in connection with the 2G spectrum allocation scam.

Ex-Telecom Minister A Raja Concludes His Final Arguments In 2G Scam Case

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday February 12, 2016

Former telecom minister A Raja today concluded his final arguments in 2G spectrum allocation scam case before a special court, claiming there was no evidence to show he was aware of the Rs 200 crore transaction between DMK-run Kalaignar TV and DB Group firm.

CBI Concludes Final Arguments In 2G Spectrum Case

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday December 22, 2015

The CBI today concluding its final arguments in the 2G spectrum allocation scam case in which former Telecom Minister A Raja, DMK lawmaker Kanimozhi and 15 others are facing trial before a special court.

Karti Chidambaram's Office Searched By Enforcement Directorate

India News | Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Wednesday December 16, 2015

The office of Karti Chidambaram, son of former finance minister P Chidambaram, was searched today in Chennai by the Enforcement Directorate, which is investigating allegations of money-laundering linked to the 2G spectrum case.

Former Minister A Raja Told Officials That Swan Telecom was Eligible for 2G: CBI

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday November 18, 2015

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) today claimed in a special court that former Telecom Minister, A Raja had told Department of Telecommunications that Swan Telecom Pvt Ltd (STPL) was eligible for grant of 2G spectrum, even though its officials had initially expressed apprehension about its eligibility.

2G Scam: Reliance Entirely Funded Swan Telecom, CBI Says

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday October 30, 2015

The CBI today told a special court that Reliance ADA Group had made the entire funding for Swan Telecom Pvt Ltd (STPL), one of the accused firm in 2G spectrum allocation case, in an alleged violation of stipulated rules. The agency said that the Group made the fundings through a "circuitous route" when STPL had applied for 2G licences in 14 telecom...

2G Case: Court to Hear Final Arguments on October 28

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday October 19, 2015

A special court today fixed October 28 for hearing the final arguments in the 2G spectrum allocation scam case in which former Telecom Minister A Raja, DMK MP Kanimozhi and 15 others are facing trial.

Arun Jaitley Targets Kapil Sibal as Court Throws Out CBI Case of 2002

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday October 15, 2015

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has targeted former Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal at "whose behest" CBI filed a charge sheet in a case of additional spectrum of 2002 which a special court on Thursday dismissed as "fabricated".

Court Slams CBI for 'Fabricating' Charges Against Accused in a 2G Case, Orders Inquiry

India News | Agencies | Thursday October 15, 2015

In a major embarrassment to the CBI, a special court today discharged a former top bureaucrat and three telecom firms in the 2002 additional spectrum scam, saying the agency had filed a "false and fabricated" chargesheet against the accused.

Supreme Court Recalls Orders, To Hear Maran Brothers' Plea Against 2G Scam Case Summons

India News | Reported by A Vaidyanathan, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Friday February 6, 2015

The Supreme Court today recalled its own order and said it will hear the petition of Dayanidhi Maran and his brother Kalanithi against summons in the 2G spectrum scam case on Monday.

Supreme Court Verdict on Sunil Mittal, Ravi Ruia's Trial in 2G Spectrum Case Today

India News | Written by A Vaidyanathan | Friday January 9, 2015

The Supreme Court will decide tomorrow whether Sunil Bharti Mittal, the chairman and managing director of Bharti Cellular Ltd and Ravi Ruia, the promoter of Essar Group, will face trial in the additional spectrum case.

Two Candidates For CBI Chief, PM to Decide: Sources

India News | Reported by Sunil Prabhu; Edited by Amit Chaturvedi | Tuesday December 2, 2014

At a meeting today at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence, names of two IPS officers were shortlisted for the post of CBI chief, sources said.

CBI Chief Ranjit Sinha Accused of Corruption in Complaint Filed by Prashant Bhushan

India News | Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Tuesday November 25, 2014

Lawyer-activist Prashant Bhushan has filed a police complaint against CBI director Ranjit Sinha, accusing him of abusing his position to shield men accused in the 2G spectrum scam.

DMK Chief Karunanidhi Slams Media for a Relentless Campaign on 2G Case

South | Press Trust of India | Saturday November 22, 2014

DMK patriarch M Karunanidhi on Friday slammed media for running an "imaginary ghost haunting" campaign on the spectrum allocation scam which unseated the party from power in 2011 assembly elections despite its impressive performance.

2G Scam: Congress' Sanjay Nirupam Sends Legal Notice to Former CAG Vinod Rai

India News | Reported by Ketki Angre, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Monday September 15, 2014

Congress leader Sanjay Nirupam has sent a legal notice to former auditor Vinod Rai over allegations that he tried to pressure him in the spectrum scam case asking the former watchdog to issue an unconditional written apology.

Manmohan Singh Should've Taken a Stand: Former CAG Vinod Rai on 2G Scam

India News | NDTV.com | Monday September 15, 2014

Former Comptroller and Auditor General Vinod Rai has alleged that ex-Prime Minister Manmohan Singh failed to check corruption duirng his tenure - most notably in 2G spectrum and coal blocks allocation. Mr Rai's estimates of massive losses in these scams had pushed the UPA government into a corner. In his soon-to-be-released book "Not Just an Accoun...

No Comment, Says Manmohan Singh on Former CAG Vinod Rai's Criticism

India News | Reported by Sandeep Phukan, Edited by Amit Chaturvedi (With PTI inputs) | Monday September 15, 2014

Former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh is sticking to his famous silence regarding former national auditor Vinod Rai's remarks on him over 2G scam and Coalgate. Asked about Mr Rai's criticism, Dr Singh today said, "I don't want to comment on what other people say".

Former Auditor Vinod Rai's Allegations Spark Political Row

India News | Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Friday September 12, 2014

The Congress today tore into former national auditor Vinod Rai, who has sharply criticised former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and also alleged that three party leaders tried to pressure him to keep Dr Singh's name out of his damning reports on spectrum and coal block allocations.

DMK Leaders Raja and Kanimozhi Get Bail in Money-Laundering Case

India News | Reported by Tanima Biswas; edited by Abhinav Bhatt | Wednesday August 20, 2014

Former Telecom Minister A Raja and parliamentarian Kanimozhi were granted bail today by a Delhi court in a case of money-laundering. Both leaders who are from the Tamil Nadu party the DMK were present in court.

Supreme Court Notice to CBI on Kanimozhi Plea For Acquittal in 2G Scam Case

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday August 13, 2014

The Supreme Court on Monday issued a notice to the Central Bureau of Investigation or CBI on a plea by DMK MP Kanimozhi in 2G scam case for quashing of the charges against her in the spectrum allocation scam, claiming she has been falsely implicated in the case.

2G Case: Decisions Taken in Concurrence With PM, Says A Raja

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday May 5, 2014

Former Telecom Minister A Raja, a key accused facing trial in the 2G spectrum case, today sought to drag Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's name in a Delhi court by saying that all actions were taken with his "concurrence" and not "unilaterally".

CBI Court to Record Accused's Statements in 2G Spectrum Case on Monday

Press Trust of India | Monday May 5, 2014

The special court has been constituted to deal exclusively with 2G scam related cases.

2G scam and the Nilgiris: mountain or a molehill?

Elections News | Maya Sharma | Tuesday September 22, 2015

Just how damaging can corruption be as a political issue has been put to the test in the Niligiris, the popular summer tourist destination in Tamil Nadu which is also famous for its tea. Contesting from this Lok Sabha constituency is former Union Telecom Minister A Raja, the prime accused in the 2G spectrum allocation scam who is presently out on b...

Key Contestant: A Raja

Elections News | NDTV.com | Thursday April 24, 2014

The DMK's Dalit face, A. Raja, a prime accused in the 2G spectrum allocation scam, is testing his popularity in the Nilgiris. He has won the constituency two times in a row.