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
Khalistanis invested in movies, Canadian league, NIA charge sheet reveals
Besides, the money generated by the gangsters was invested in the clubs and bars in Thailand as well.
Updated on Sep 24, 2023 04:14 AM IST
San Francisco consulate attacks: NIA releases pictures of 10 suspects
The action comes against the backdrop of heightened tensions between India and Canada following Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s allegation of Indian involvement in Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar’s killing
Updated on Sep 21, 2023 03:15 PM IST
Neeraj Chauhan
Canada yet to act on Interpol notices against Khalistani gangsters
There are 21 key gangsters based in Canada who are wanted by Indian agencies.
Updated on Sep 21, 2023 05:32 AM IST
Killed in June, Hardeep Singh Nijjar was one of India’s most wanted terrorists
A key functionary in the Khalistani network, Nijjar was declared an “individual terrorist” under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act in July 2020
Published on Sep 19, 2023 09:54 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan
Govt selects Chennai-based IT firm as 1st pvt contractor for email utilities
This is the first time a private contractor has been chosen to manage government digital services
Updated on Sep 12, 2023 12:15 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan Deeksha Bhardwaj, New Delhi
229 legal assistance requests from India pending with other G20 nations: Report
For instance, CBI’s MLA request to the US in actor Sushant Singh Rajput death case is pending for almost two years now.
Updated on Sep 06, 2023 05:23 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan, New Delhi
Naresh Goyal siphoned Jet Airways funds to family, tax havens: ED
ED also claimed that Naresh Goyal diverted funds by making advances to Jet Lite Limited, a unit of Jet Airways, worth ₹2,547 crore.
Updated on Sep 03, 2023 08:16 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan
Senthil Balaji oversaw cash-for-job racket in transport department: ED
ED has filed a chargesheet against Tamil Nadu minister V Senthil Balaji, accusing him of corruption in the transport department's recruitment process.
Updated on Aug 31, 2023 12:15 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan
G20 Summit: Agencies on alert against cyber attack by hackers in Delhi
The agencies are keeping a close watch on hackers backed by Pakistan and pro-“Khalistani” outfit Sikhs for Justice (SFJ).
Updated on Aug 31, 2023 02:33 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan
Get ready to implement new criminal codes, leverage AI: Shah to top cops
Shah also urged the top police leadership to transform their approach in dealing with the country’s internal security problems
Updated on Aug 26, 2023 01:00 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan, New Delhi
Be ready to implement new laws, work on AI: Amit Shah tells top cops
Amit Shah said AI was as much a threat as it was an opportunity and urged the police to learn to use it to its advantage and prepare to deal with its adverse impact
Updated on Aug 25, 2023 10:40 PM IST
Neeraj Chauhan
ED raids in Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh including on CM Baghel’s political advisor
HT had first reported in July that the ED will expand its Chhattisgarh liquor scam probe to Jharkhand
Updated on Aug 23, 2023 12:39 PM IST
India step closer to extraditing Tahawwur Rana as US court rejects his plea
A court in California has rejected a plea of Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman-doctor Tahawwur Rana, who has been named as a conspirator in the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, against his extradition
Updated on Aug 18, 2023 02:53 PM IST
Neeraj Chauhan
Strengthening compliance on red notices a key focus area: Interpol secretary gen
We are strengthening compliance and review mechanism of red notices against fugitives, Interpol secretary general Jurgen stock said in an interview
Updated on Aug 17, 2023 02:22 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan
Serial blasts thing of past; LWE violence also down: Modi
In his address from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the 77th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India is feeling a sense of security now
Updated on Aug 15, 2023 09:42 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan
Analyse cases in 5 yrs to identify common areas of graft, says CVC
The measures are part of a 3-month campaign, from August 16 to November 15, to be undertaken by ministries as a precursor to vigilance awareness week to be observed from October 30 to November 5
Updated on Aug 13, 2023 12:46 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan
Specialised unit within NIA to lead probes into cyberattacks
The ACTU, sanctioned by the home ministry last year and currently in the process of being finalised, will be given all such cases to investigate the role of terrorists or state actors behind the attacks
Updated on Aug 13, 2023 12:40 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan
Bill proposes 10-year jail for death in hit-and-run cases
India has introduced a proposed law that would impose a 10-year jail term on individuals involved in hit-and-run cases who fail to report the incident to police. The law, part of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, seeks to replace the colonial-era Indian Penal Code. Currently, hit-and-run cases are registered under various sections of the IPC, with the punishment for causing death due to rash and negligent driving being two years. The proposed law also includes provisions for defining snatching as a crime for the first time and extends police detention powers to 60 or 90 days.
Updated on Aug 13, 2023 12:37 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan
Govt moves to overhaul British-era criminal laws
The ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu strongly opposed the naming of the bills, calling it “Hindi imposition” and an “audacious attempt” to tamper with India’s diversity
Updated on Aug 12, 2023 12:01 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan, New Delhi
Many states, UTs yet to implement key disaster response tool: NDMA
In a letter to the states and UTs , the NDMA also said that several stakeholders, mostly at the grassroots level, are not aware of their duties and responsibilities under IRS
Updated on Aug 07, 2023 12:43 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan, New Delhi
Jagdish Tytler instigated mobs in 1984 riots, said not enough killed: CBI
According to the charge sheet, CBI established Tytler’s presence at the crime scene based on the testimonies by six witnesses
Updated on Aug 06, 2023 05:35 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan
Reduce age to contest polls to 18 yrs, says parliamentary panel; ECI disagrees
On common electoral rolls for local and national elections, the parliamentary standing committee led by BJP MP Sushil Kumar Modi advised the government and ECI to proceed with caution
Updated on Aug 04, 2023 09:48 PM IST
Neeraj Chauhan
Union Home Secretary Ajay K Bhalla granted another one-year extension in service
The latest and the fourth extension comes at a time when the government is dealing with multiple internal security issues such as Manipur unrest, rise of pro-Khalistan elements, among others
Updated on Aug 04, 2023 04:57 PM IST
Neeraj Chauhan
CBI to probe assault on 3 women in Manipur
The CBI has taken over the investigation into a sexual violence incident in Manipur, where three women were stripped and paraded naked, and one was raped.
Updated on Jul 30, 2023 01:21 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan, New Delhi
CBI takes over probe in Manipur sexual assault; files FIR
The Centre on Thursday filed an affidavit in the Supreme Court stating that the case has been transferred to the CBI and that the trial must be time-bound, and should take place outside Manipur.
Updated on Jul 29, 2023 01:05 PM IST
Neeraj Chauhan
NIA brings Lawrence Bishnoi’s key associate Vikram Brar from Dubai, arrests him
Vikram Brar also acted as a bridge between the Lawrence Bishnoi gang and Khalistani terrorists, said an officer who asked not to be named
Updated on Jul 26, 2023 07:26 PM IST
Neeraj Chauhan
Zero cross border infiltration in J&K in first 6 months of 2023: MHA to Lok Sabha
The data suggests that the cross-border infiltration has declined drastically since 2019, when the article 370, that somewhat gave special status to J&K, was abolished and it was made a UT
Updated on Jul 25, 2023 01:42 PM IST
Neeraj Chauhan
Arms dealer Bhandari flouted Black Money Act, says tribunal
The July 5 ruling of appellate tribunal for forfeited property comes as a boost for the Enforcement Directorate in its probe against the businessman, who is currently in the UK
Updated on Jul 25, 2023 12:37 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan, New Delhi
Pakistan man supplied arms used for Moosewala's murder: NIA
A Pakistani arms supplier based in Dubai, identified as Hamid, had supplied the weapons used in Punjabi singer and politician Sidhu Moosewala’s murder last year
Updated on Jul 17, 2023 04:47 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan
Amit Shah bats for ‘unified front’ against those who use tech for social harm
Shah underlined threats emanating from cyber criminals using the darknet, metaverse, deepfakes, ransomware and toolkit-based misinformation campaigns
Updated on Jul 14, 2023 01:57 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan
