Ins and outs of CBI

In an effort to cultivate a media-friendly image, Jitendra Singh, the new minister of state for personnel, probably exceeded his brief. His ministry is the nodal ministry for the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). On his first visit to the institution's offices for an internal presentation by CBI officers, Singh decided to invite the waiting media to attend. Midway through the presentation, however, he changed his mind and ordered all camera crew and reporters be escorted out. Perhaps he realised he didn't want the media to see details of how CBI's dependence on the Centre for funds has stunted the agency's growth plans.