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
₹3,339-cr assets restored to Ponzi scheme victims
The Agri Gold ponzi cases involved 3.2 million victims, with the current market value of the restituted properties estimated at over ₹6,000 crore, the agency said.
Published on Feb 25, 2025 08:06 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan, New Delhi
ED raids Canada gold heist accused’s residences in Mohali, Chandigarh
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday raided the residences of Simran Preet Panesar, key suspect in Canada’s biggest-ever gold heist, at Sector 79 in Mohali and Sector 38 in Chandigarh, two days after the federal agency registered a money laundering case in the crime that took place on foreign soil
Published on Feb 22, 2025 08:44 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan
ED examines how to formally launch probe into USAID funding allegations
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is examining how to proceed with investigating allegations pertaining to the United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID) funding.
Published on Feb 22, 2025 06:38 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan, New Delhi
ED raids on Panesar, key suspect in Canada’s biggest gold heist
An official familiar with the development said “our team is conducting raids at Panesar’s residence in Mohali in our money laundering probe
Published on Feb 21, 2025 09:31 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan
ED seizes ₹10-cr assets of ‘Robot’ director
The ED has attached three immovable properties worth over ₹10 crore owned by film director and producer S Shankar under the stringent Prevention of Money Laundering Act.
Published on Feb 21, 2025 07:18 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan, New Delhi
ED launches probe into gold heist in Canadian territory
The financial crimes probe agency, without any request from Canada, has suo motu registered an Enforcement Case Information Report.
Published on Feb 19, 2025 06:32 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan, New Delhi
Interpol issues red notice against Libya-based IS terrorist from Maharashtra
Mohd Shoeb Khan had created a WhatsApp group with more than 50 youngsters from the Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj (Aurangabad) area to radicalise them
Published on Feb 18, 2025 10:49 PM IST
Neeraj Chauhan
As US clears Tahawwur Rana extradition, focus on 6 other ‘conspirators’
The six continue to operate freely in Pakistan despite international sanctions and convictions, officials said
Updated on Feb 18, 2025 03:49 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan , New Delhi
Trump nod for 26/11 plotter to be sent to India
US approves extradition of 26/11 co-conspirator Tahawwur Rana to India, expected to arrive soon for questioning by NIA regarding Mumbai attacks.
Published on Feb 15, 2025 06:26 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan, New Delhi
CBI to probe senior bank officials in probe against Ratul Puri
The agency made the disclosure in a status report filed earlier this month before a Delhi court in its probe against Moser Baer India Ltd and its office bearers
Published on Feb 14, 2025 06:26 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan
New immigration bill puts the onus on universities, hospitals
The Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025 is likely to be introduced by Union home minister Amit Shah in the ongoing budget session of Parliament
Published on Feb 12, 2025 07:58 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan
New law to put onus on institutions to inform about foreigners in their facility
The new law seeks to repeal existing four laws that govern various aspects related to foreigners in India and define the powers of immigration authorities.
Updated on Feb 11, 2025 09:38 PM IST
Neeraj Chauhan
Jo Johnson met Christian Michel in Tihar on January 31
In his plea, Michel added that he has been in judicial custody for the past six years and that in this period, none of his relatives has visited him.
Published on Feb 04, 2025 08:48 AM IST
‘Evaluating next steps’: US govt on Rana’s extradition
According to the NIA investigation, Rana, as part of the criminal conspiracy, visited India between November 13 and 21, 2008, just before the attacks in which 166 people were killed.
Published on Jan 29, 2025 07:00 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan, New Delhi
30 unsung heroes among 113 to receive Padma Shri awards
The Union government on Saturday announced 113 awardees for the Padma Shri including 30 unsung heroes for their exemplary achievements in diverse fields
Updated on Jan 26, 2025 04:49 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan, New Delhi
Sharda Sinha, Shekhar Kapur to be honoured with Padma awards
Padma awards are given in disciplines like art, social work, public affairs, science, trade, medicine, literature, sport, and civil service.
Updated on Jan 26, 2025 02:54 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan, New Delhi
Sonu Sood’s NGO, 2 others granted FCRA licence
The MHA granted FCRA licences to Sood Charity Foundation, TIPA, and Banke Bihari temple, part of 70 NGOs licensed this year amid tightened regulations.
Updated on Jan 26, 2025 04:20 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan, New Delhi
26/11 plotter Rana to be extradited as US top court rejects plea
A Canadian national of Pakistani origin, Rana had already lost legal battles in several federal courts, including the US Court of Appeals for the North Circuit in San Francisco, against his extradition
Updated on Jan 26, 2025 05:52 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan
102-year-old freedom fighter from Goa among 30 unsung Padma Shri award winners
The Padma Shri awardees this year include Neerja Bhatla, Delhi-based gynecologist specializing in cervical cancer detection and prevention, and Shaikha A J Al Sabah, the yoga practitioner who founded Kuwait’s first licensed Yoga studio
Published on Jan 25, 2025 09:36 PM IST
Neeraj Chauhan
MHA grants FCRA licenses to Sonu Sood’s NGO, TIPA, and Banke Bihari Temple
MHA grants FCRA licenses to Sonu Sood's NGO, TIPA, and Banke Bihari Temple for five years to receive foreign funds amid tightened regulations.
Updated on Jan 25, 2025 01:57 PM IST
Neeraj Chauhan
US Supreme Court clears extradition of Tahawwur Rana
Canadian businessman of Pakistani descent Tahawwur Rana is wanted in connection with the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks
Published on Jan 25, 2025 11:25 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan
Forces to set up 88 new bases in Maoist-hit areas
Security forces involved in anti-Maoist operations are planning to open 88 new forward operating bases (FOBs) deep inside the jungles this year, people familiar with the development said
Updated on Jan 23, 2025 06:48 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan, New Delhi
ED examining ‘land acquisition’ complaint against Kharge, kin
ED is not formally investigating the matter as it cannot register an Enforcement Case Information Report until the Karnataka Lokayukta files a case
Updated on Jan 22, 2025 06:27 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan
CBI closed record 174 cases in 2024 for lack of evidence
Prior to 2024, CBI’s closure reports ranged between 30 and 60 cases every year, including 62 in 2023 and 32 in 2022.
Updated on Jan 22, 2025 04:49 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan, New Delhi
CBI clubs graft cases in Mahadev scam
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a corruption and cheating case in connection with the Mahadev online betting app scandal
Updated on Jan 21, 2025 03:59 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan, New Delhi
Make conscious bid to fill vacant posts in central forces, says MHA
Every year, the ministry invites nominations of IPS officers from states for central deputation to fill up the vacancies for ranks ranging from superintendent of police to director general.
Updated on Jan 17, 2025 07:28 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan, New Delhi
Not filing charge sheets against officials without prior sanctions, says ED
The financial crimes probe agency had initially contested that it doesn’t require sanction in parallel probes.
Updated on Jan 14, 2025 12:53 PM IST
Neeraj Chauhan, New Delhi
SFJ has a list of politicians, cops’ children, govt tells UAPA tribunal
The disclosure was one of several made last month the government submitted evidence to an Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) tribunal as part of the process of extending the ban on SFJ.
Updated on Jan 10, 2025 08:16 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan
Bharatpol will help bring fugitives to justice: Shah
Shah said the new platform will improve the overall efficiency and effectiveness of law enforcement efforts
Updated on Jan 08, 2025 08:14 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan
Shah to launch Bharatpol portal today to help govt agencies
The portal will also streamline the processing of all requests for international assistance through Interpol, including the issuance of red notices and other colour-coded notices.
Updated on Jan 07, 2025 08:02 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan, New Delhi