Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)

Joint surprise raids at 100 locations across country

In a massive action over alleged cases of corruption, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday carried out joint preventive surprise checks at over 100 locations across the country with a focus on the railways and some other departments. Mar 19, 2021
bank fraud

Bank fraud case: CBI searches Indian Technometal Company premises

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday said it has carried out searches at the premises linked to Indian Technometal Company Limited and its directors Rakesh Kumar Sharma and Vinay Kumar Sharma in connection with a bank fraud case to the tune of Rs 555.65 crore. Mar 19, 2021
North Korea

N.Korea cuts diplomatic ties with Malaysia

North Korea announced on Friday that it will sever diplomatic ties with Malaysia after it extradited a Pyongyang national to the US over money laundering charges, according to a state media report. Mar 19, 2021
Aung Sang Suu Kyi

New corruption charges levelled against Suu Kyi

New corruption allegations against Aung Sang Suu Kyi, the detained former de-facto leader of Myanmar, were aired on national television on Thursday, as the military seemed to seek to strengthen the case for its February 1 coup against her government. Mar 18, 2021
vaccine

China eases visa rules for recipients of its vaccines

China said on Monday it will simplify visa applications for foreign nationals who have been inoculated with Chinese-made COVID-19 vaccines, its latest small step towards normalising international travel. Mar 16, 2021