scorecardresearch
Add as a preferred source on Google
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
TopicRajeev Kumar

Topic: Rajeev Kumar

Who is Rajeev Kumar, Bengal CM Mamata’s top cop removed from poll duties by ECI for the 3rd time

Sreyashi Dey -
The DGP was moved to non-election posts in 2016 & 2019, too. In 2019, Mamata's endorsement of Kumar resulted in standoff between Centre & state in connection with Saradha chit fund scam.

In surprise order, Mamata makes ex-top cop Rajeev Kumar IT secretary — an IAS-cadre post

Madhuparna Das -
Principal secretary for IT is a post 'reserved' for IAS cadre, say senior officials. Move comes amid probe against Rajeev Kumar in Saradha scam.

Calcutta High Court grants anticipatory bail to Rajeev Kumar in Saradha chit fund scam

PTI -
Observing that Rajeev Kumar has cooperated with the CBI, the high court said it was not an appropriate case for custodial interrogation.

Rajeev Kumar alleges CBI ‘hounding’ him, moves Calcutta HC seeking anticipatory bail

PTI -
Ex-Kolkata police chief Rajeev Kumar has evaded the CBI despite multiple notices asking him to appear before it for questioning in the Saradha scam case.

Rajeev Kumar defies CBI summons, files anticipatory bail plea again

PTI -
The CBI, which is looking for Rajeev Kumar, sent out teams to his residence on Park Street in Kolkata and at a resort in South 24 Parganas district.

CBI conducts searches for Rajeev Kumar across Kolkata, asks him to appear before Friday

PTI -
The CBI alleges Rajeev Kumar has suppressed crucial evidence required for preparing the final chargesheet in the Saradha scam, and is evading summons.

Mamata’s meeting with PM Modi is ‘satisfactory’ — but no talks on NRC, ‘missing’ top cop

Moushumi Das Gupta -
This was Banerjee's first meeting with Modi after his government came to power for a second consecutive term in May this year.

Bengal top cop Rajeev Kumar should face CBI, fight it legally

ThePrint Team -
ThePrint view on the most important issues, instantly.

Rajeev Kumar fails to appear before CBI, special court dismisses his anticipatory bail plea

PTI -
Former Kolkata police commissioner Rajeev Kumar had applied for anticipatory bail after receiving a CBI notice in connection to the multi-crore Saradha chit-fund scam.

CBI plans to seek arrest warrant against Rajeev Kumar as top cop becomes ‘untraceable’

Madhuparna Das -
CBI says Rajeev Kumar, wanted for questioning in Saradha scam, has ignored two summons it issued to him Sunday and Monday.
1234Page 1 of 4

On Camera

YourTurn

Opinion

Bengaluru, Gujarat, Chennai—mapping India’s emerging semiconductor hubs

Sujai Shivakumar -
Emerging hubs in India mirror the factors that have long driven the US’ semiconductor clusters in New York, Texas, Oregon, and California.

Global development finance has lost its way. China can step in but India has an edge too

ThePrint is widening its lens. New shows on AI, economy, bureaucracy—and fresh newsletters

Economy

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

Sampurna Panigrahi -
SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

Defence

In Nepal, young dreams of serving in Indian Army crash as Agnipath halts a centuries-old tradition

+TFP Debdutta Chakraborty -
Since 1815, Nepali Gorkhas have served in Indian & British Armies, as well as in Bihar, Bengal & Assam Police. Since Agnipath scheme came in, no Nepal-domiciled Gorkha has enlisted.

National Interest

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

Shekhar Gupta -
What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.

Follow us

Copyright © 2025 Printline Media Pvt. Ltd. All rights reserved.