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
Bengaluru BJP office was first target of accused in cafe blast case: NIA
At least nine people were injured after a low-intensity IED exploded at Rameshwaram Cafe at ITPL Road in Brookefield on March 1.
Updated on Sep 10, 2024 09:12 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan
Rameshwaram Café blast duo attempted to bomb BJP office on Pran Pratishtha Day: NIA
The National Investigation Agency revealed the details of conspiracy behind the Rameshwaram Cafe blast as the agency filed its first charge sheet in the case on Monday
Published on Sep 09, 2024 06:57 PM IST
Neeraj Chauhan
1,800 acres of tribal land grabbed by mafia: ED on Jharkhand scam
The federal agency has received several complaints of land grabbing and also identified proceeds of crime worth ₹3,000 crore
Updated on Sep 09, 2024 10:42 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan
AAP beneficiary in excise policy, Kejriwal liable: CBI
The claims have been made in CBI’s final charge sheet filed in July in connection to its probe in the alleged irregularities in formulation and implementation of the policy
Updated on Sep 07, 2024 05:20 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan
Interpol issued 100 Red Notices on India’s plea in 2023
In 2023, Interpol issued 100 Red Notices at India's request, aiding in the return of 48 criminals, as CBI emphasizes global law enforcement cooperation.
Updated on Sep 06, 2024 06:16 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan, New Delhi
NIA files first charge sheet over attacks on Indian high commission in London
The NIA filed its first charge sheet in the twin violent attacks at the Indian high commission in London last year
Updated on Sep 06, 2024 08:10 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan, New Delhi
ED arrests Delhi AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan under PMLA
The federal agency took Amanatullah Khan’s custody after raiding his residence in Okhla and questioning him for few hours
Updated on Sep 03, 2024 06:00 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan
CBI arrests RG Kar Hospital's ex-principal Sandip Ghosh
Ghosh was taken to CBI’s Nizam Palace where he was placed under arrest under charges of cheating and prevention of corruption act.
Published on Sep 02, 2024 11:01 PM IST
ED arrests AAP lawmaker Amanatullah Khan over alleged money laundering
Former deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia, who was last month released on bail in the excise policy probe after 17 months, said those who could not be suppressed are put behind bars
Published on Sep 02, 2024 01:40 PM IST
Neeraj Chauhan
NIA begins inquiry into interstate arms smuggling from NE
The Bihar police had busted a network of arms smugglers in May this year with the arrest of two people
Updated on Sep 01, 2024 05:14 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan
BSF meet with Bangladesh counterpart uncertain
Although there hasn’t been any message from the government about the biannual meeting, the BSF has prepared agenda points.
Published on Aug 29, 2024 09:05 AM IST
After CBI, ED registers case against RG Kar hospital ex-principal Sandip Ghosh
Since the FIR is taken from the CBI, the accused names including Ghosh are the same in ED probe as well
Published on Aug 27, 2024 04:31 PM IST
Neeraj Chauhan
Ladakh to get 5 new districts, PM Modi calls it ‘step towards prosperity’
The move will take the total number of districts to seven in the Union territory.
Updated on Aug 27, 2024 05:59 AM IST
Chhattisgarh government recommends CBI probe into Mahadev case
The BJP government in Chhattisgarh has recommended a CBI probe into the Mahadev Online Book app case, implicating former CM Bhupesh Baghel and others.
Updated on Aug 26, 2024 10:47 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan, New Delhi
Chhattisgarh govt asks CBI to probe Mahadev case involving ex-CM Bhupesh Baghel
The state's BJP govt has recommended a CBI probe into the case, in which the senior Congress member has been named among the accused by the Chhattisgarh Police.
Updated on Aug 26, 2024 05:42 AM IST
Amit Shah chairs high-level meet on anti-Maoist operations in Chhattisgarh
The government data states that the LWE violence incidents have reduced by 73% from the high level of such violence incidents in 2010.
Updated on Aug 24, 2024 04:41 PM IST
LeT, Hamas leaders’ meeting in Doha raises eyebrows in New Delhi
A meeting between LeT leader Saifullah Khalid and Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal in the Qatar capital of Doha has raised eyebrows in New Delhi.
Updated on Aug 21, 2024 07:50 AM IST
Accused in Delhi excise case, two firms engaged in a legal battle
Pernod Ricard India and Indo Spirits are in a legal battle over unpaid dues linked to the Delhi excise policy 2021-22. Both are accused in the ED’s charge sheet.
Updated on Aug 19, 2024 03:31 PM IST
Neeraj Chauhan
Kolkata rape-murder case: CBI sends team for psychoanalysis of accused
Separately, the agency interrogation the former principal of RG Kar Hospital, Dr Sandip Ghosh, continued for a second consecutive day on Saturday.
Updated on Aug 18, 2024 07:12 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan, New Delhi
Country, society & state govts need to take crimes against women seriously: PM Modi
Modi said his government has worked on a “women-led development model,” but he was still concerned over incidents of rape and violence against women
Published on Aug 15, 2024 09:43 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan
New criminal laws have reformed the justice system: PM Narendra Modi
In his Independence Day speech to the nation from the ramparts of Red Fort, the prime minister added that the government has abolished around 1,500 laws to reform the criminal justice system
Published on Aug 15, 2024 09:32 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan
Centre appoints Govind Mohan as Union home secretary
Mohan, a Sikkim cadre officer of the 1989 batch, is currently posted as Union culture secretary. He has been posted as officer on special duty (OSD) for now and will take over from Bhalla when the latter completes his tenure on August 22
Published on Aug 14, 2024 08:57 PM IST
Neeraj Chauhan
IRS officer Rahul Navin appointed as ED director
Navin, currently posted as special director, was already heading the agency as its in-charge (interim) chief since September last year, when the former director Sanjay Kumar Mishra completed his tenure
Published on Aug 14, 2024 08:50 PM IST
Neeraj Chauhan
MHA to provide full security for polls in J&K, says chief election commissioner
The deployment of troops in J&K was discussed in detail, particularly in the wake of frequent terror attacks in the Jammu region for the past four-five months
Updated on Aug 14, 2024 07:31 PM IST
ED may summon Rahul Gandhi in AJL case
ED may summon Rahul Gandhi for further questioning in its money laundering probe into the National Herald case, aiming to conclude the investigation.
Updated on Aug 12, 2024 04:48 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan, New Delhi
Centre sets up committee to monitor situation at Indo-Bangladesh border
On Thursday, Nobel laureate professor Muhammad Yunus took over as the head of the interim government of Bangladesh.
Published on Aug 09, 2024 03:29 PM IST
Neeraj Chauhan
CBI arrests ED official for extorting ₹20 lakh from jeweller
ED has also registered a case against Singh under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) and has taken action to place him under ‘immediate suspension’
Updated on Aug 09, 2024 05:22 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan, New Delhi
IAS aspirants' deaths: CBI takes over probe on Delhi coaching centre drownings
Officials in CBI said they are in the process of taking over all case documents from the Delhi Police and will soon take custody of arrested people
Updated on Aug 08, 2024 05:24 AM IST
HT Correspondent, New Delhi
CBI takes over probe into drowning of civil services aspirants
The federal agency re-registered a case in the matter late on Tuesday days after the Delhi high court slammed the Delhi Police for its failure to act against MCD officials
Published on Aug 07, 2024 11:56 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan
Delay in sanction halts CBI case proceedings
Delay in prosecution sanction against 32 public servants, including Lalu Prasad, holds up land-for-jobs scam case from 2004-09. Court orders decision by Aug 20.
Updated on Aug 07, 2024 06:52 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan, New Delhi