Action against Patel follows a preliminary enquiry revealing instances of alleged corruption, manipulation in college approvals, pre-poll inducements, and post-poll nepotism.
The central probe agency is also searching 14 other locations in Kolkata, including that of the accused and their associates in RG Kar Medical College doctor rape-murder case.
CBI suspects Malik benefited from kickbacks for Rs 2,200 crore contract award in Jammu, it is learnt. In 2021, he said he had refused a Rs 300 crore bribe, prompting probe.
The Centre for Equity Studies and its chairperson Harsh Mander are accused of transferring funds from its foreign contribution account to individuals & firms. Case was registered Wednesday.
Searches have been conducted since Friday after an FIR was filed Wednesday against Mander and Centre for Equity Studies (CES). Mander sits on the CES's governing board.
At the centre of the case is Gujarat-based company E Sampark, which along with other entities ran call centres and allegedly defrauded foreigners, including Americans.
Based on FBI tip-off, the agency raided Ahmedabad residence of accused and 2 accomplices. Accused allegedly tricked the victim into transferring USD 1,30,000 into a crypto wallet.
MK Stalin-led Tamil Nadu is the 10th state to withdraw 'general consent' for CBI. The agency has over 100 complaints of fraud but can't act on them in the absence of consent to probe from states.
The MLA from Burwan was arrested Monday after being grilled by CBI for over 65 hrs. Earlier, TMC's Partha Chatterjee & Manik Bhattacharya were arrested in connection with alleged scam.
A bad turn in Venezuela would raise the same questions that have dogged the unlawful US strikes against alleged drug boats in the Caribbean: Why now, and why at all?
The concern is not that 2025’s rally was irrational, but that it may be difficult to repeat. Outlooks remain anchored to AI investment and growth without reigniting inflation.
If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.
Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.
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