Alok Kumar Verma

Fate of SilverLine debate as vague as project itself. Opponents Verma and Sridhar opt out

April 26, 2022

Fate of SilverLine debate as vague as project itself. Opponents Verma and Sridhar opt out

After Alok Verma expressed his unwillingness to attend, Sridhar Radhakrishnan has also pulled out of the debate.

August 04, 2021
Home ministry recommends disciplinary action against former CBI director Alok Verma

During his stint in the CBI, Verma, a 1979-batch (retired) Indian Police Service (IPS) officer, was engaged in a bitter fight with Gujarat-cadre IPS officer and his deputy Rakesh Asthana over corruption charges.
February 02, 2019
Centre to announce new CBI chief soon despite Congress objection

Senior IPS officers of 1984 batch, Javeed Ahmed, Rajni Kant Misra and S S Deswal, are said to be among the top contenders for the coveted post.
February 01, 2019
Centre should immediately appoint regular CBI Director: says SC

Attorney General K K Venugopal, appearing for the Centre, told SC that a high-powered Selection Committee headed by the Prime Minister would meet Friday to select a new CBI director.
January 24, 2019
After CJI, Justice Sikri opts out of hearing plea on interim CBI chief's appointment

It alleged that Rao's appointment was not made on the basis of recommendations of the high-powered selection committee.
January 21, 2019
CJI recuses himself from hearing plea challenging interim CBI chief's appointment

The petition alleged that Rao's appointment was not made on the basis of recommendations of the high-powered selection committee.
January 18, 2019
Day after curtailing CBI tenure, Govt appoints Asthana as BCAS chief

The developments come a day after Asthana's tenure as CBI Special Director was curtailed with immediate effect.

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