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Neeraj Chauhan

Neeraj Chauhan

Neeraj Chauhan, senior associate editor with the National Political Bureau of Hindustan Times, writes on security, terrorism, corruption, laundering, black money, narcotics, and related policy matters while covering MHA, ED, CBI, NIA, IB, CVC, NHRC, CAG, Income Tax department, etc.

Articles by Neeraj Chauhan

Mumbai man held by CBI for trafficking Indians to Myanmar cyber fraud centres

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a Mumbai-based man alleged to be a key kingpin in trafficking Indian nationals to cyber scam compounds in Myanmar (Representative photo)

Updated on Mar 26, 2026 15:04 IST

Census 2027: Enumerators asked to be polite, could face jail time for lapses in duty

The Registrar General of India has issued a detailed directive a week ahead of the country’s largest administrative exercise — Census 2027 — outlining the duties of census officers (Representative photo)

Updated on Mar 26, 2026 14:31 IST

UK court leans on India’s assurances, denies Nirav Modi new shot at extradition

Fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi. (Mint File Photo)

Updated on Mar 26, 2026 05:48 IST

UK court rejects Nirav Modi's plea to reopen case, clears India extradition path

The CBI, which has been pursuing Modi’s extradition since 2018, said its investigating officers had travelled to London.

Updated on Mar 26, 2026 02:46 IST

50 kg gold deal, ₹2 cr payment: How Ranya Rao was duped by a Ugandan agent

Kannada actress Ranya Rao was arrested from the Kempagowda International Airport.

Updated on Mar 22, 2026 09:59 IST

Ranya Rao first tried to smuggle gold from Africa via ‘agent’; duped of ₹2 crore

ED has documented a total 15 trips of Ranya Rao from Dubai to India between March 2024 and March 2025 to smuggle 127.87 kg of gold.

Updated on Mar 22, 2026 07:36 IST

Agencies probe who helped US national, six Ukrainians arrested by NIA

Indian agencies are now focused on identifying those who may have assisted the American citizen, Mathew Aaron VanDyke, and the Ukrainian nationals

Updated on Mar 21, 2026 11:40 IST

Ukraine protests, US says ‘aware’ after arrest of 7 nationals by NIA

The six Ukranians were arrested from Delhi and Lucknow airports as part of a National Investigation Agency operation on March 13

Updated on Mar 18, 2026 04:58 IST

Activist Sonam Wangchuk released as Centre revokes NSA

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was released from Jodhpur Central Jail after the Union government decided to revoke his detention with immediate effect on Saturday, March 14, 2026.

Updated on Mar 15, 2026 04:48 IST

Centre directs states to monitor LPG supply, prevent hoarding and black marketing

Home ministry asks states/UTs to monitor LPG supply

Updated on Mar 11, 2026 16:04 IST

‘Pak epicentre of instability in South Asia’: Rtd IPS officer on ‘glocal terror'

Anju Gupta, who retired as a DGP-rank officer in the UP Police, writes in her book that LeT has become the largest Jihadi group in Pakistan.

Updated on Mar 8, 2026 05:48 IST

Al-Falah chair gets bail, ED to challenge decision

The university came under scrutiny during investigations into a suspected “white-collar terror” network. (ANI Video Grab)

Updated on Mar 7, 2026 22:34 IST

ED to move Delhi HC against interim bail to Al-Falah chairman Siddiqui

The Enforcement Directorate plans to challenge the interim bail granted to Al-Falah University chairman Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui in the Delhi High Court.

Updated on Mar 7, 2026 15:21 IST

Belgium court weighs Mehul Choksi's extradition

Fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi.

Updated on Mar 5, 2026 03:09 IST

Chinese GoPro camera used in Pahalgam attack: NIA probe

Representational image.

Updated on Mar 4, 2026 24:26 IST

CBI describes Kejriwal excise case order ‘illegal, perverse’ in its appeal

Singh, last Friday, cleared Kejriwal, his then deputy Manish Sisodia, and 21 others of any wrongdoing. (PTI photo)

Updated on Mar 3, 2026 03:07 IST

Pahalgam terror attack: NIA approaches China for seeking info on a GoPro Camera

File photo of Indian security officers inspecting the site a day after where militants indiscriminately opened fire at tourists in Pahalgam, J&K.

Updated on Mar 3, 2026 05:10 IST

Judge conducted ‘mini trial’: CBI in appeal against Arvind Kejriwal's discharge

The federal agency also alleged that judge Jitendra Singh lacked understanding of its case.

Updated on Mar 3, 2026 01:12 IST

Kejriwal released: With CBI charges gone, ED case now in spotlight

Arvind Kejriwal (Vipin Kumar/HT Photo)

Updated on Feb 27, 2026 23:08 IST

‘Aspects ignored’: CBI to move HC over relief to Kejriwal in excise policy case

AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal celebrates with family members after a Delhi court discharged him and party leader Manish Sisodia in an excise policy-related corruption case of CBI

Updated on Feb 27, 2026 09:24 IST

Chamoli avalanche, Wayanad landslide, other disasters were avoidable: NDMA

According to preliminary assessments, Wayanad’s green cover loss is estimated at up to 62% (1950–2018); tea plantation growth rates are under review.

Updated on Feb 27, 2026 01:25 IST

NIA arrests two more with links to red fort blast case

After NIA took over the probe on November 11, it arrested eight people over the next few weeks. (Hindustan Times)

Updated on Feb 25, 2026 22:14 IST

NIA arrests 2 more in Delhi Red Fort blast; 11 arrested so far

The blast occurred on the evening of November 10 when a Hyundai i20 car exploded near the Red Fort. Investigators said the vehicle was being driven by Dr. Nabi, a resident of Pulwama who worked at Faridabad’s Al-Falah University. (HT file photo/Sanjeev Verma)

Updated on Feb 25, 2026 16:22 IST

ED files charge sheet against Ranya Rao, 2 others; says 127 kg gold worth ₹102

Kannada actress Ranya Rao was arrested over alleged gold smuggling while returning from Dubai last year.

Updated on Feb 25, 2026 13:47 IST

ED flags ‘info warfare’ angle in NewsClick case

Elaborating the violations, ED has said that NewsClick received foreign direct investment worth <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>9.59 cr under automatic route. (@dir_ed)

Updated on Feb 24, 2026 03:38 IST

Centre unveils seven-pronged Prahaar counter-terror policy

The seven-stage framework involves “intelligence guided” prevention of terror attacks.

Updated on Feb 24, 2026 02:00 IST

ED chief urges caution, fairness in probes; sets 500-case target

Cash seizure by the Enforcement Directorate during a raid in New Delhi. (ED)

Updated on Feb 22, 2026 12:33 IST

ED to file charge sheet against Mehul Choksi’s son, declare him fugitive

The agency will also seek to declare Mehul Choksi’s wife, Priti Choksi, a fugitive economic offender. (Hindustan Times)

Updated on Feb 21, 2026 24:04 IST

PNB loan fraud: ED calls Nehal Modi co-conspirator, seeks to declare him FEO

Fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi’s brother, Nehal Modi.

Updated on Feb 19, 2026 07:16 IST

Parl panel advocates deeper integration of Hindi and regional languages

Parl panel advocates deeper integration of Hindi and regional languages

Updated on Feb 17, 2026 01:54 IST

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