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Monday, August 11, 2025
TopicRakesh Asthana

Topic: Rakesh Asthana

LIVE: CBI Vs CBI

The Supreme Court is hearing a plea filed by ousted CBI chief Alok Verma against the government stripping him off his powers. 

The 9 cases CBI chief Alok Verma scuttled for bribes — Rakesh Asthana’s allegations

From Moin Qureshi case to IRCTC scam -- CBI No. 2 Rakesh Asthana, in complaint to CVC, accuses Alok Verma of scuttling probes & accepting bribes.

Alok Verma and Rakesh Asthana are still director and special director: CBI

CBI spokesperson Abhishek Dayal said M. Nageshwar Rao will continue as interim director until CVC concludes its probe.

Modi govt needs to give SC credible ground on why it removed CBI chief, says Soli Sorabjee

Eminent jurist Soli Sorabjee feels Modi govt's hurried move to remove CBI chief Alok Verma raises suspicion, says it was avoidable.   

No end to the CBI’s woes, and King Kohli breaches another landmark

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by editors at ThePrint.

Takes courage to withstand political influence: Ousted CBI chief Alok Verma in SC

Excerpts from the plea moved by Alok Verma in the Supreme Court against the Narendra Modi govt's decision to divest him of his charge as CBI director.

CBI director framing me to hide own criminal misconduct: Rakesh Asthana in Delhi HC

Excerpts from CBI special director Rakesh Asthana's petition against the agency's bribery FIR against him.

Congress to protest at all CBI offices to demand Alok Verma’s reinstatement as director

Congress spokesperson Randeep Surjewala said the party will ask the PM to apologise for the 'illegal' action against Alok Verma.

What the rebellion of Alok Verma tells us about Narendra Modi

The implosion in CBI adds to a series of events showing Modi no longer sets the agenda.

Midnight purge in CBI and other stories

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MBBS guidelines for students with disabilities reduce a life to a limb

The guidelines ask whether a student can climb stairs, but not whether the college has a ramp. They ask whether a student can bear weight, but not whether the system can bear the weight of its own prejudice.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

Legacy of Air Chief Marshal LM Katre, the man who flew Spitfires & ushered IAF into a modern era

ACM Katre was 2nd IAF chief to die in harness. It was at a memorial lecture in his honour where IAF chief AP Singh revealed that India shot down 6 Pakistani aircraft in Op Sindoor.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.