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Tag: CBI Controversy

Alok Verma (left) was removed as CBI chief by the government within a day of being reinstated by the Supreme Court. Photo: Courtesy CBI
Posted inFrance, India, South Asia, World

Dismissal of CBI chief undermines India’s war on corruption

by Saikat Datta January 11, 2019February 18, 2020

In a major setback for the probity and independence of anti-corruption bodies in India, a panel led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi sacked the chief of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday night. The CBI is the equivalent of the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and is the premier anti-corruption body in […]

CBI Director Alok Verma (L) and his deputy Rakesh Asthana. Photo: Provided
Posted inFrance, India, South Asia, World

Supreme Court of India reinstates CBI chief, with caveats

by Saikat Datta January 8, 2019February 18, 2020
Indian police personnel stand in front of the Bangalore office of the CBI prior to a nationwide protest on October 26, 2018 by opposition leaders over alleged interference in the country's main police agency. Photo: AFP / Manjunath Kiran
Posted inIndia, South Asia

India still awaits effective anti-graft mechanisms

by Prasanna Mohanty November 20, 2018February 18, 2020
CBI special director Rakesh Asthana (left), Prime Minister Narendra Modi (center) and agency director Alok Verma. Photo: Asia Times Collage
Posted inIndia, South Asia, World

Supreme Court stands firm against politicians in CBI case

by Ujjwal K Chowdhury October 26, 2018February 18, 2020
Central Bureau of Investigation Director Alok Verma (left) and Special Director Rakesh Asthana (right). Photo: Courtesy CBI
Posted inIndia, Pakistan, South Asia

Rumblings in CBI, India’s top anti-graft body, opens can of worms

by Saikat Datta October 24, 2018February 18, 2020

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