Rakesh Asthana

CBI vs CBI: Rakesh Asthana is 'misleading' court and CBI protecting him, alleges Additional SP SS Gurm

Asthana has been accused of bribery and corruption charges.

Oct 31, 2018, 13:25 PM IST

Satish Sana, complainant against CBI special director Rakesh Asthana, granted security cover by SC

The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed police to provide adequate security to businessman Satish Sana, the complainant in the alleged bribery case against Rakesh Asthana. 

Oct 30, 2018, 11:47 AM IST

CBI vs CBI: AK Bassi approaches SC over transfer order, claims he has evidence against Asthana

Central Bureau of Investigation Deputy SP AK Bassi approached the Supreme Court over his transfer order issued last week.

Oct 30, 2018, 10:59 AM IST

CBI seeks time to probe bribery charges against Rakesh Asthana; Delhi HC allows

Manoj Prasad – the middleman in Rakesh Asthana case – also moved Delhi HC seeking quashing of FIR.

Oct 29, 2018, 15:11 PM IST

Retired SC judge to monitor probe against Alok Verma, Rakesh Asthana: CJI

SC issued notices to CVC and Centre asking them for their replies after Verma petition the apex court against the order directing him to go on leave.

Oct 26, 2018, 11:51 AM IST

CBI vs CBI Live updates: Government has no intention of targeting anyone, says BJP

The SC ordered the CVC to complete probe against Alok Verma and Rakesh Asthana in two weeks.

Oct 26, 2018, 09:38 AM IST

Awaiting CBI action report on year-old 'secret note' containing allegations against Rakesh Asthana: CVC

The secret note was given to the CVC during the selection committee meeting held on October 21, 2017.

Oct 26, 2018, 08:54 AM IST

CJI led bench to hear plea of CBI Chief Alok Verma

Alok Verma has sought stay of the Centre's order asking him to proceed on leave after a massive in-fighting within India's premier investigative agency.

Oct 26, 2018, 06:20 AM IST

As Opposition escalates attack on Centre, SC set to hear CBI chief Alok Verma's plea tomorrow

The Supreme Court on Friday will hear the plea filed by CBI director Alok Verma against the government's order of sending him on leave.

Oct 25, 2018, 19:02 PM IST

Alok Verma is still CBI chief, says probe agency ahead of SC hearing on his plea

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday said that Alok Verma will continue to remain the Director of the central probe agency. 

Oct 25, 2018, 18:05 PM IST

Congress to hold protests outside CBI offices, ask PM Modi to 'apologise'

Top Congress sources said the party will ask the PM to apologise to the nation for "illegal and unconstitutional" sending on leave of the CBI director.

Oct 25, 2018, 07:01 AM IST

In SC petition, Alok Verma says 'certain CBI probes don't take direction desirable to govt'

CBI Director Alok Verma has challenged the order to send him on leave.

Oct 24, 2018, 20:36 PM IST

CBI has become BBI - BJP Bureau of Investigation: Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday alleged that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has become the BJP's policing agency.

Oct 24, 2018, 18:10 PM IST

Subramanian Swamy hints at action against ED officer after CBI 'massacre', blames govt

He termed the crisis in the CBI, with the two top officers being sent on leave and several others being transferred, a massacre. 

Oct 24, 2018, 18:07 PM IST

For fair, impartial probe: CBI defends decision to overhaul team probing Rakesh Asthana case

The CBI has overhauled the team probing allegations of corruption against Asthana, bringing in completely new faces. 

Oct 24, 2018, 17:17 PM IST

CBI vs CBI: Rakesh Asthana repeatedly created hurdles, Alok Verma tells SC

Verma said that the present actions give serious credence to the requirement that the CBI be given independence from the DoPT.

Oct 24, 2018, 16:33 PM IST

CBI vs CBI: Rival parties bare fangs over top officers being sent on leave

From Rahul Gandhi to Mayawati and Sitaram Yechury, opposition parties have begun attacking the government's decision to send CBI's top two officers on leave following their bitter feud.

Oct 24, 2018, 16:27 PM IST

'No comments', says CBI officer AK Bassi who was transferred to Port Blair

Asthana had alleged in his complaint to the CVC that Bassi was carrying out "roving inquiries" against him on the directions of Alok Verma.

Oct 24, 2018, 15:59 PM IST

Nageshwar Rao is CBI's interim head: From battling cyclones to fighting proverbial storms

Nageshwar Rao, who till recently was the Joint Director, has been handed charge of all sensitive cases including those related to Vijay Mallya and AgustaWestland.

Oct 24, 2018, 15:51 PM IST

Interim CBI chief Nageshwar Rao to supervise all sensitive cases including Vijay Mallya, AgustaWestland

The interim CBI chief Nageshwar Rao, appointed on late Tuesday night, will supervise all sensitive cases including matters related Vijay Mallya and AgustaWestland.

Oct 24, 2018, 15:03 PM IST