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Thursday, December 4, 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

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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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Why Bihar migrates has a 500-year old answer — from Mughal taxpayers to peasant warriors

Migration in North India isn’t just due to lack of development today. It was shaped by the evolution of labour markets under Sher Shah, Mughals, and the East India Company.

India’s Russian oil imports are showing up in cryptic new places. The crude map stands redrawn

December oil imports from Russia may drop nearly 50%, but Indian buyers already shifting to non-designated Russian entities and opaque trading channels to keep Russian oil flowing.

From nuclear cooperation to defence, trade to oil, what is expected from Putin’s two-day India visit

New Delhi is interested in firming up bilateral agreements for increased trade, mobility, upgrade of Su-30 MKI fighters and the increased range of BrahMos supersonic missiles.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.