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Central Vigilance Commission asks officers to watch out for 'reckless decisions’

The circular, issued on May 23, seeks to ensure that this approach does not target officers taking risks or using their discretion in the course of work.
Published on May 27, 2025 06:08 am IST

Spike in cases prompts Maharashtra to seek 0.2mn Covid vaccine from Centre

Amidst the surge in Covid-19 cases in the state and vaccine shortage, Maharashtra government has sought 0.2 million Covid vaccine doses from the Centre. (HT FILE)
Updated on Apr 14, 2023 01:48 am IST

CBI studies 53 financial frauds to identify preventive measures

The “findings” and “lessons learnt from past mistakes”, published in the form of an almanac and released by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, have been shared with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), stock market regulator Sebi. (AFP)
Updated on Apr 05, 2023 12:24 am IST

PM awards winners of CBSE-CVC Essay Writing Competition 2022

The competition was organised in CBSE affiliated schools all over the country and around 7.65 lakh students participated in the said event.
Published on Nov 04, 2022 12:24 am IST

‘No matter how powerful…’: PM Modi's firm message on corruption

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the launch of 'Complaint Management System' portal of Central Vigilance Commission during Vigilance Awareness Week 2022, in New Delhi, Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022.
Published on Nov 03, 2022 01:52 pm IST

Scrutinise vigilance, corruption complaints to find ‘systemic lacunae’: CVC 

The Central Vigilance Commission releases new guidelines on handling corruption or vigilance complaints.
Updated on Dec 28, 2021 03:41 am IST

Decide vigilance clearance for All India Services officers within 3 months: CVC

The CVC has said that the guidelines issued by the Centre in 2007 pertaining to vigilance clearance are not being followed by the cadre controlling authorities.
Published on Jan 09, 2021 09:17 am IST

No tolerance for corruption, no place for middlemen in new India: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi underlining that his government has worked tirelessly for removing corruption from the country.
Updated on Oct 23, 2020 11:35 pm IST

Fair, transparent process followed in MSIP bid: UIDAI on charges by tech companies

In a letter dated June 25, Wipro had said it was disappointed with the “quality and the objectivity of the evaluation process” and alleged that the HPE bid had many gaps and shortcomings.
Published on Oct 04, 2020 02:13 pm IST

‘Over 700 CBI investigations pending for more than a year’: Central Vigilance Commission

It was found that about 25 corruption investigations in CBI are pending beyond five years. Overall, total 1,239 investigations and enquiries were pending in CBI till December last year.
Updated on Sept 27, 2020 10:43 pm IST

Odisha Congress to move CVC, Lokayukta over ‘PPE scam’ amid Covid-19 pandemic

The Congress alleges that there has been a scam in the procurement of personal protective equipment (PPE) to fight teh Covid-19 pandemic in Odisha.
Updated on Jun 09, 2020 11:18 pm IST

Don’t wait for last leg of service to probe govt officials: CVC directive

Chief Vigilance Commissioner (CVC), Sanjay Kothari
Updated on May 21, 2020 04:51 am IST

Cong calls process of appointment of CVC ‘illegal’, seeks withdrawal

Congress on Wednesday termed “illegal, unlawful and unconstitutional” the process adopted for selecting the next chief vigilance commissioner (CVC) and vigilance commissioner
Updated on Feb 20, 2020 01:18 am IST

At PM-led meet to select new CIC and CVC, Congress raises objection

Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury speaks to mediapersons during the Budget Session of Parliament, in New Delhi, on February 3.
Updated on Feb 19, 2020 11:01 am IST

Govt sets up board to examine bank frauds of at least 50 crore before agencies step in

Government has constituted a five-member Advisory Board to vet all alleged frauds of a magnitude of at least 50 crore in state-run banks and public financial institutions. (Representative Image)
Updated on Jan 17, 2020 03:29 am IST

Indian envoy who rented house for Rs 15 lakh a month recalled

Indian Ambassador to Austria Renu Pall. (Photo @IndiainAustria)
Updated on Dec 30, 2019 05:32 pm IST

PSUs must be subjected to governance norms on par with private firms:CII

According to CII, state-owned firms should be subjected to governance standards on par with private players
Published on Nov 17, 2019 04:11 pm IST

CVC warns govt officials against disciplinary plaints close to retirement

A senior CVC officer, who asked not to be named, said, “This is a final warning to the CVOs/concerned departments.”
Updated on Jul 25, 2019 06:28 am IST

Rahul Gandhi sticks to exit decision, leaves succession plan to Congress

Congress President Rahul Gandhi during Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting on May 25.
Updated on Jun 20, 2019 03:30 pm IST

CBI set to probe smuggling case from Alok Verma’s tenure as chief

The CBI’s move comes three months after Verma was removed as CBI Director by the selection panel in a 2-1 decision on January 10.
Updated on Apr 20, 2019 07:06 am IST

Praveen Sinha appointed CBI additional director

Praveen Sinha appointed CBI additional director
Published on Feb 06, 2019 11:58 pm IST

What the CVC said in its report on ousted CBI chief Alok Verma

The Central Vigilance Commission’s (CVC’s) November report to the Supreme Court on allegations of corruption against ousted Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) director Alok Verma is a mixed bag.
Updated on Jan 14, 2019 01:12 pm IST

Sacked CBI chief Alok Verma refuses to join new post, says process turned ‘upside down’

Former CBI chief Alok Verma arrives at CBI headquarters in New Delhi.
Updated on Jan 11, 2019 11:11 pm IST

Delhi high court refuses to cancel bribery case against CBI No. 2 Rakesh Asthana

In his petition, Rakesh Asthana had challenged the FIR saying it was motivated at the behest of Verma.
Updated on Jan 12, 2019 07:27 am IST

Alok Verma, who lost CBI chief’s job, should face criminal probe: CVC report

The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) in its inquiry report recommended a criminal probe against
Updated on Jan 11, 2019 12:18 am IST

The SC judgment is a good starting point to remake CBI

It isn’t a complete victory for CBI chief Alok Verma, though. By asking for the Select Committee to look into the charges against him — some of the findings of the Central Vigilance Commission’s report on these were pretty serious, the court remarked while hearing the case — the Supreme Court has acknowledged that these need further investigation
Updated on Jan 08, 2019 05:58 pm IST

‘Head must be role model’: SC in major order on Alok Verma reinstatement

The Supreme Court on Tuesday set aside the government’s order sending CBI director Alok Verma on forced leave and reinstated his powers
Updated on Jan 08, 2019 05:06 pm IST

‘Serious allegations’: CBI chief wants probe against deputy to go on

Alok Verma taking charge as a CBI Director at CBI Headquarter in New Delhi, India, on February 1, 2017, in presence of Special Director Rakesh Asthana. Both are currently divested of their powers after publicly accusing each other of corruption (File Photo)
Updated on Dec 07, 2018 12:09 pm IST