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Thursday, August 28, 2025
TopicCentral vigilance commission

Topic: central vigilance commission

Parliamentary committee asks for ‘cadre restructuring’ in CBI, points at 1,025 pending cases

Observing that 66 of the pending cases have been awaiting investigation for more than 5 years, the committee in its report said 'cases cannot linger on without a definite closure for decades.

CVC is supposed to have 3 members, but is running with just one commissioner since June 2021

Central Vigilance Commission last functioned as 3-member body in Oct 2020, has had no appointments since April 2020. Opposition blames Modi govt for 'undermining' institution.

Doubters of Modi govt’s extension of ED, CBI directors’ tenure, here’s what you’re missing

Congress, Mahua Moitra and Prashant Bhushan's criticism of the ordinance is valid. But it's not Modi govt's whim. They need to look at SK Mishra's work.

Awards, bonus for quick, quality work — CVC fix for delays, other issues in public projects

A concept paper issued by the Central Vigilance Commission has noted that over 80% of public projects are currently running behind schedule.

President’s secretary Sanjay Kothari appointed new CVC, ex-IAF officer Bimal Julka as CIC

The decision, made by a high-powered committee headed by PM Modi, was opposed by Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury in Lok Sabha.

Not enough takers for CVC top posts, Modi govt extends deadline for applications again

The application deadline to top posts at the Central Vigilance Commission has been extended a third time due to a "lack of response" from eligible candidates, the personnel ministry said.

Serious lapses by banks are behind bad loans crisis: Central Vigilance Commission

CVC identifies 100 bank frauds to understand and prescribe solutions, so that the systemic failure which led to a surge in NPAs can be addressed.

ED chief Karnal Singh to get yet another extension, this time for six months

Singh, whose two-year extension expires this month, is monitoring many high-profile cases, including ones involving Nirav Modi and Vijay Mallya.

Did pvt banks get more new currency during demonetisation? CVC begins probe

The Central Vigilance Commission has also started an investigation into deposits made by government officials in the 40-day period of demonetisation.

On Camera

How economic planning stifled India’s growth and talent

The Indian planning system did not encourage individuals based on ‘what they knew’, but on ‘whom they knew’. Many left for countries that recognised their talent.

All bets off as online gaming bill shakes industry & key players suspend ‘gambling’ on their platforms

The new law, which the government has framed as a moral duty, forced major platforms like Dream11 & Zupee to shut operations, wiping out hundreds of crores in market capitalisation. 

Post-Sindoor, joint doctrine tasks Special Forces with fighting info warfare & countering propaganda

Joint Doctrine for Special Forces Operations, released Wednesday, also outlines plans for the future expansion of AFSOD and the creation of Joint Service Training Institutes.

That Oval Office picture for ages deserves closer Indian reading, with a geopolitical lens

Putin sees this as a victory. Europeans have decided to deal with Trump on his terms for the sake of the larger Western alliance. We look at the lessons for us in India.