New Delhi | 4 days ago
2G: Arguments on charges against Essar, Loop promoters from May 3
New Delhi, April 21 - A special Central Bureau of Investigation - court Saturday said arguments on the framing of charges against some top corporate honchos from Loop Telecom and Essar Group will commence May 3.Special CBI Judge O.P. Saini put, for May 3, the arguments on framing of charges and bail application of Ravi Essar Group promoters Ravi Ruia and Anshuman Ruia, Loop Telecom promoters I.P. ... read more

New Delhi | 1 month ago
For family, I chose to do TV over movies: Karisma
New Delhi, March 18 - Karisma Kapoor stayed away from films after marriage and children because she wanted to focus on her family. But she says she continued doing ads and TV as it was way easier than doing movies.Karishma got married to businessman Sanjay Kapur in 2003 and they have two children - daughter Samaira and son Kiaan Raj Kapoor.I think I had great association with many brands for quite ... read more

New Delhi | 2 months ago
2G: Ravi Ruia, three others exempted from personal appearance
New Delhi, Feb 22 - A special Central Bureau of Investigation - court here granted exemption to corporate honcho Ravi Ruia of the Essar group and three others from making a personal appearance in the 2G case Wednesda.The matter has been listed for March 17. The defense counsel of Ravi Ruia and Anshuman Ruia, a promoter of the Essar group, told special CBI judge O.P. Saini that they were outside In ... read more

New Delhi | 2 months ago
Timeline of the 2G case
New Delhi, Feb 4 - Here is a chronology of events leading to the special CBI court declining to make Home Minister P. Chidambaram an accused in the 2G spectrum allocation case:Nov 29, 2008: Janata Party leader Subramanian Swamy meets Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, seeking sanction to prosecute then communications minister A. Raja under the Prevention of Corruption Act.May 4, 2009: The Central Vigi ... read more

New Delhi | 2 months ago
2G Scam: Ravi Ruia, three others issued fresh summons
New Delhi, Jan 27 - A special Central Bureau of Investigation - court here Friday issued fresh summons for Feb 22 to the promoters of Essar Group and Loop Telecom, accused in the 2G spectrum scam case, after they failed to appear before the court.The summons were issued to corporate honchos Ravi Ruia, Anshuman Ruia, I.P. Khaitan and Kiran Khaitan.Special CBI Judge O.P. Saini, issuing the summons, ... read more

New Delhi | 2 months ago
Summons not served on Ruia, four others: Counsel
New Delhi, Jan 27 - Summons have not been served on Ravi Ruia and four other corporate honchos, defence counsel told a special CBI court hearing the 2G spectrum scam Friday.The special Central Bureau of Investigation - court last month had issued summons to Ravi Ruia, Anshuman Ruia, I.P. Khaitan, Kiran Khaitan and Vikas Saraf and three companies. But defence counsel appearing for the five individu ... read more

New Delhi | 3 months ago
2G: Loop Telecom, Essar move high court
New Delhi, Jan 5 - Loop Telecom and Essar Group, accused in the 2G spectrum scam, Thursday moved the Delhi High Court pleading that their case should not be heard by a special CBI court as they have not been charged under the Prevention of Corruption Act.Justices B.D. Ahmed and V.K. Jain will hear their plea Jan 10.The Central Bureau of Investigation - Dec 12 filed a third chargesheet in the 2G ca ... read more

New Delhi | 4 months ago
2G: Court summons five corporate honchos
New Delhi, Dec 21 - A special CBI court here Wednesday took cognisance of the third set of charges filed in the 2G case alleging criminal conspiracy and cheating by three more firms and five individuals, including some promoters of the Essar Group. It also asked the five accused to appear before it Jan 27 next year.Issuing summons to all the eight accused, the Central Bureau of Investigation Speci ... read more

New Delhi | 4 months ago
Surprised by cognizance in 2G case: Essar
New Delhi, Dec 21 - The Essar Group Wednesday expressed surprise that the special court hearing the second generation - spectrum allocation case has taken cognizance of charges framed against a group firm and some promoters though there were no allegations of corruption.'Essar is advised that the special court has no jurisdiction in matters where no corruption charges have been alleged. Essar will ... read more

New Delhi | 4 months ago
2G: Court summons five corporate honchos
New Delhi, Dec 21 - A special CBI court here Wednesday took cognisance of the third set of charges filed in the 2G case alleging criminal conspiracy and cheating by three more firms and five people, including some promoters of the Essar Group. It also asked the five accused to appear before it Jan 27 next year.Central Bureau of Investigation Special Judge O.P. Saini said: 'Cognisance is taken on t ... read more