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Friday, September 12, 2025
TopicRakesh Asthana

Topic: Rakesh Asthana

Elated by UK court decision on Vijay Mallya: Ousted CBI spl director Rakesh Asthana

Rakesh Asthana, who led SIT against Vijay Mallya and never skipped a hearing in the case, says UK court has upheld his integrity as an investigator.

A brief history of the cats of Kilkenny & why they were linked to CBI’s internal feud

From myths to cartoons, the mysterious cats have been around for centuries, engaged in a mutually destructive battle for power.

Top CBI officers fighting like Kilkenny cats exposed agency to ridicule: Attorney General Venugopal

It was absolutely essential for the Centre to step in and act in the tussle between two officers, he said.

In CBI vs CBI case, Supreme Court to first examine if govt can pass orders against agency’s chief

The court took this stand after making it clear that for now it was not going into the allegations and counter-allegations involving Verma and Asthana.

Alok Verma tells Supreme Court his fixed tenure of 2 years as CBI chief cannot be altered

Alok Verma is challenging the government's decision to denude him of his powers as CBI chief

CBI chief Alok Verma concocted FIR against me, Asthana tells Delhi HC

Asthana alleges that FIR, lodged on bribery charges, was ante-dated to ‘save the skin’ of Alok Verma and businessman Sana.

It’s now CBI vs media as ‘inconvenient’ reporters are removed from official WhatsApp group

Journalist from The Pioneer, removed from WhatsApp group Tuesday, alleges agency being opaque to journos not toeing its line.   

CBI chief Alok Verma refutes corruption charges in his meeting with chief vigilance commissioner

Special director Rakesh Asthana met CVC Thursday and gave documentary evidence in support of his charges levelled against Verma.

Continuing as CBI No. 2 would’ve put Asthana in embarrassing & awkward situation: CVC

The CVC order makes only brief mention of allegations and the FIR against Rakesh Asthana, lists his charges against his boss Alok Verma.

FIR against Rakesh Asthana shows cognisable offences, CBI informs Delhi High Court

The CBI has also informed the High Court that the probe against Asthana is at a nascent stage and several incriminating documents are under investigation.

On Camera

The key difference between India and China’s response to Gen-Z protests in Nepal

China is desperate to keep Communist Nepal ally intact. India must worry.

What’s behind bond yields’ logic-defying spike? The market’s concern over the future

While bond yields tend to fall amid low inflation & interest rate cuts, market experts say they’ve been rising due to concerns over tax collections, fiscal deficit & potential impact of US tariffs.

Navy gets first Tata-made Spanish 3D surveillance radar for its warships, 19 more to come

It is one of the most advanced long-range air defence and anti-missile radars. It has been acquired under an about USD 145-million deal signed in 2020.

Punjab is fast becoming the new Northeast. And there’s a message in it for Modi

In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?