Veteran Malayalam actor GK Pillai dies at 97, last rites to be performed today
After a 13 year stint in the Indian Army and Navy, GK Pillai took retirement from the Defence force and in 1954 started an illustrious film career and later ventured into TV and was active till two years back.
Dec 31, 2021, 11:23 AM IST
Sachin Tendulkar defends BCCI, says Indian cricket board has done a lot for the country
But the legend maintained that it would be "unwise" to comment on Lodha panel recommendation as the Supreme Court verdict is still pending.
Dec 03, 2016, 17:49 PM IST
Tripura, Vidharba skip SGM; BCCI maintains opposition to key Lodha panel reforms
BCCI reportedly did not take any decision on the recommendations but asked state associations to keep a Plan B ready in case of any contingency.
Dec 03, 2016, 00:39 AM IST
Embattled BCCI to hold SGM on December 2 to discuss Lodha panel's Status Report
The Lodha Committee has demanded removal of all office-bearers and has sought directions from apex court to appoint former Union Home Secretary GK Pillai as an observer.
Nov 28, 2016, 19:59 PM IST
Supreme Court to hear CAB's plea for implementation of Lodha panel report
In its third status report submitted in the apex court on November 14, the Lodha panel has sought a direction to appoint Pillai as an observer to "guide" BCCI.
Nov 25, 2016, 18:07 PM IST
From media rights to shirt sponsor deal: Nearly 100 tenders pending as BCCI top brass under fire
Lodha Committee filed its Status Report today.
Nov 21, 2016, 21:37 PM IST
Dismiss all BCCI office bearers, make ex-home secretary GK Pillai observer: Lodha panel tells SC
Justice Lodha panel submitted its report to the Supreme Court on Monday suggesting the dismissal of all office bearers of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
Nov 21, 2016, 16:38 PM IST
Government grants extension to Prasad to probe Ishrat 'missing files'
The central government has given a two-month extension to IAS officer BK Prasad who probed the Ishrat Jahan 'missing files' case in the Union Home Ministry, an official source said here on Monday.
Jul 18, 2016, 23:06 PM IST
Ishrat Jahan encounter case: GK Pillai knew of changes in affidavit, says inquiry panel
The second affidavit, claimed to have been drafted by Chidambaram, said there was no conclusive evidence to prove that Ishrat was a terrorist.
Jun 27, 2016, 22:31 PM IST
Union Home Ministry official probing Ishrat Jahan missing files caught on tape tutoring witness
A one-member panel was constituted after Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh disclosed in Parliament on March 10 that Ishrat files were missing.
Jun 16, 2016, 17:57 PM IST
UPA govt, LeT worked in tandem in Ishrat Jahan case: MoS Kiren Rijiju
Kiren Rijiju said on Friday that previous home ministry (during Congress-led UPA government) had worked in tandem with LeT to cover-up the 'truth' in the Ishrat Jahan case.
May 27, 2016, 21:56 PM IST
Ishrat Jahan case: I was told to 'go' till Narendra Modi, says former SIT chief Satyapal Singh
In a fresh twist in the Ishrat Jahan case, the then SIT chief Satyapal Singh said on Thursday that he was told to 'go upto Narendra Modi."
Mar 10, 2016, 18:04 PM IST
New twist in Ishrat Jahan case: Draft note on affidavit amended by P Chidambaram goes missing
The legal opinion given on the matter by the then attorney general was also recorded in the draft note.
Mar 10, 2016, 12:41 PM IST
Ishrat Jahan case: 'Spineless' GK Pillai changed view for money, power, alleges Congress
Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit on Saturday launched a tirade against former home secretary G.K. Pillai for his latest revelations in the Ishrat Jahan encounter case, saying that it was extremely disappointing to see that bureaucrats like the latter change their view depending upon the government.
Mar 05, 2016, 11:26 AM IST
Ishrat Jahan should be given benefit of doubt: GK Pillai in 2013
After Pillai's recent statement, Chidambaram owned up responsibility for the second affidavit but expressed disappointment over the retired bureaucrat distancing himself from it.
Mar 04, 2016, 19:48 PM IST
Satish Verma denies physical torture charge by RVS Mani in Ishrat Jahan case
IPS officer Satish Verma, who assisted the CBI probe in the alleged Ishrat Jahan fake encounter case, denies the allegations and physical torture charge levelled by former under secretary in the Mi
Mar 03, 2016, 16:15 PM IST
Second affidavit in Ishrat Jahan case fraudulent: Arun Jaitley
In a sharp attack on P Chidambaram, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Wednesday said the second affidavit filed in the Supreme Court by the UPA government in the Ishrat Jahan case was "fraudulent".
Mar 02, 2016, 23:04 PM IST
It's unlikely, Ishrat Jahan was Lashkar terrorist: Former SIT chief Satish Verma
Mani was an employee of GOI, nobody could think of torturing him, says Satish Verma, former SIT chief.
Mar 02, 2016, 21:25 PM IST
Ishrat Jahan case: Sonia Gandhi defends Chidambaram, says 'he has already explained his position'
Amid the furore over former under secretary RVS Mani's revelations in the Ishrat Jahan case, Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday told her party MPs that former home minister P. Chidambaram has already explained his position, adding that the grand old party has been targeted since it has been in the government.
Mar 02, 2016, 17:46 PM IST
Ishrat Jahan was linked to terror groups: Former bureaucrat
In more trouble for Congress, former joint secretary AK Jain on Wednesday said that there was complete mistrust between the then Gujarat government led by Narendra Modi and Manmohan Singh-led Central government when the Ishrat Jahan encounter took place.
Mar 02, 2016, 16:51 PM IST
