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CBI files first chargesheet in Rs 75.34-Crore CREST fund diversion case; 13 accused named

CBI files first chargesheet in Rs 75.34-Crore CREST fund diversion case; 13 accused named

3 min readChandigarhUpdated: Jun 16, 2026 10:29 PM IST The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed its first chargesheet in the alleged Rs 75.34-crore fund diversion case involving the Chandigarh Renewable Energy and Science & Technology Promotion Society (CREST), naming 13 accused, including former CREST officials, IDFC First bank employees, private individuals, and shell entities. The chargesheet was submitted before the Special CBI Court in Chandigarh. According to the agency, all 13 accused are currently in judicial custody. Among those named are former CREST Project Director Sukhwinder Singh Abrol and accountant Sahil Kukkar. The accused bank officials include Ribhav Rishi (Branch Manager), Abhay Kumar (Relationship Manager), Seema Dhiman (Authorizer), Anuj Kaushal (Maker), and Priyanka Bhatoa (Checker). Private individuals named in the chargesheet are Vikram Wadhwa, Swati Singla, Abhishek Singla, and Ankur Sharma. The accused have been booked on charges of criminal conspiracy, criminal breach of trust, cheating, forgery, destruction of evidence, and offences under the Prevention of Corruption Act. According to the CBI, government funds amounting to ₹75.34 crore were allegedly siphoned from CREST …

Similar Pattern Found in Kotak, MC, CREST Cases

Similar Pattern Found in Kotak, MC, CREST Cases

Investigators probing the Rs 590-crore fraud committed by officials of the IDFC First Bank have indicated a similar modus operandi in the Rs 150 crore “mismatch” in fixed deposit receipts (FDRs) detected at a Kotak Mahindra Bank’s Panchkula branch. The investigators are also not ruling out the possibility of involvement of the same set of accused who are already arrested in the IDFC First bank’s scam. On the other hand, the initial complaint lodged by IDFC First Bank at Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) in connection with the Rs 590-crore fraud still remains under “active consideration” of the Chandigarh Police. Initially, when the scam surfaced, police officers informed the media that although IDFC First Bank had moved complaints seeking registration of FIRs with Chandigarh and Mumbai police, the Haryana government had stalled it citing the reason that it had already initiated the investigation and shall go for registration of an FIR. Thus, Haryana’s Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) and state vigilance were assigned the task to register FIR and initiate investigations. So far, the Haryana government’s investigating …

DK Shivakumar Sets May Deadline For Full Replacement Of Tungabhadra Dam Crest Gates, Allays Farmers’ Fears | India News

DK Shivakumar Sets May Deadline For Full Replacement Of Tungabhadra Dam Crest Gates, Allays Farmers’ Fears | India News

Last Updated:March 14, 2026, 00:03 IST Shivakumar also said the Andhra Pradesh government has not responded to Karnataka’s request for discussions on the proposed Navali Balancing Reservoir The Deputy CM said the state government had signed an agreement on June 10, 2025, with an Ahmedabad-based firm, Hardware Tool and Machinery Project Company, to replace the crest gates at a cost of Rs 34.48 crore within 15 months. (File image: News18) Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar has claimed that all crest gates of the Tungabhadra Dam will be replaced by May this year as part of an ongoing modernisation effort this, even as farmers are worried about the slow pace of work and the impact of it on storage when monsoon season arrives. Replying to a query raised by T. A. Sharavana during Zero Hour, Shivakumar, who also holds the Irrigation portfolio, said the replacement work is progressing according to schedule. “We are replacing all the crest gates of Tungabhadra Dam. It requires about seven days to replace one crest gate. As per media …

Power, Pride & Passion in Every Crest

Power, Pride & Passion in Every Crest

IPL Team Logos 2026 are powerful visual identities that define the spirit of each franchise in the Indian Premier League. Every emblem carries a deeper meaning — reflecting the history of its city, the mindset of its players, and the passion of its supporters. From fierce animal symbols to royal insignias and modern shield designs, these logos are crafted to inspire confidence, dominance, and unity. As the 2026 season unfolds, the team logos stand not just as branding elements but as badges of honor that represent ambition, resilience, and the dream of lifting the IPL trophy. The IPL teams brand value 2026 reflects the growing global popularity, commercial strength, and massive fan following of franchises competing in the Indian Premier League. The IPL 2026 Jersey designs are inspired by the themes and colors reflected in the team logos, creating a strong visual identity for every franchise. The IPL 2026 sponsors list further complements this identity by adding brand value and commercial strength to the season of the Indian Premier League. As the Indian Premier League …

Who was Vince Zampella? ‘Call of Duty’ developer killed in Angeles Crest Highway crash

Who was Vince Zampella? ‘Call of Duty’ developer killed in Angeles Crest Highway crash

Published on: Dec 23, 2025 01:46 am IST Vince Zampella, co-founder of Respawn Entertainment, died in a car crash in Southern California at age 55. Vince Zampella, a prominent video game developer and co-founder of Respawn Entertainment, died Sunday in a single-car crash on Southern California’s Angeles Crest Highway, according to NBC4 Investigates and the California Highway Patrol (CHP). Zampella, 55, was a leading figure in the gaming world..(@DiscussingFilm/ X) The crash occurred around 12:45 pm on the road north of Los Angeles in the San Gabriel Mountains. The southbound car reportedly veered off the road, struck a concrete barrier, and caught fire. The driver was trapped inside, and a passenger was ejected from the vehicle. Authorities confirmed the driver died at the scene, while the passenger later died at a hospital. The cause of the crash has not been released. Who was Vince Zampella? Zampella, 55, was a leading figure in the gaming world. He was the former CEO of Infinity Ward, the studio behind the blockbuster Call of Duty franchise. In 2010, he …

Teogonia Episode 8: Kai Faces Divine Crest Macaques—Recap, Release Date, Where To Stream And More

Teogonia Episode 8: Kai Faces Divine Crest Macaques—Recap, Release Date, Where To Stream And More

In ‘Truthseeker,’ Kai awakens after defeating the Org Rigdaros and part ways with Porek’s group, returning to Uzelle where he learns Jose collapsed from a curse. Upon arriving in Lag village, he finds it heavily damaged by a Macaque raid. Vezin assigns him and Nada to remove curses afflicting Jose and Olha. After purging Olha’s curse, Nada reveals his goal of appointing Kai as a new god for humanity. Kai refuses, prompting Nada to stab him after completing Jose’s ritual in Eda village. Expected plot in Teogonia Episode 8 Following Nada’s attack, Teogonia Episode 8 will begin with Kai critically injured. As he drifts in and out of consciousness, Kai hears a hidden truth. Meanwhile, a group of Divine Crest-bearing Macaques will appear, forcing Kai and Nada into combat. Despite his wounds, Kai will fight to uphold his principles and fulfill his role as a god. Meanwhile, the Lag village endures another Macaque assault. Amid the chaos, Gandal will act on his own, introducing another unpredictable turn to the unfolding conflict. Teogonia Episode 8: Release date and …

Tungabhadra crest gates will be replaced in a year after consulting riparian States, says D.K. Shivakumar

Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar speaking at a public meeting at Munirabad in Koppal district on Sunday. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, who also holds the Department of Water Resources portfolio, has said that all 33 crest gates at the Tungabhadra reservoir will be replaced within a year. Addressing a public function on the Munirabad Government Primary School premises, after offering ‘bagina’ at the reservoir along with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, he said the process of installing new gates would be initiated after consulting the other riparian States: Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. “Engineer Kannaiah Naidu helped us save over 20 tmcft of water by installing a temporary stop-log gate after crest gate no. 19 was damaged. It saved crops on 9 lakh acres. The whole country was looking at the dam and it was a great achievement to fix it in such a short time,” he said. Navali reservoir Pointing to approximately 33 tmcft of silt on the reservoir bed, Mr. Shivakumar said that a balancing reservoir would shortly be built …