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Tremendous corruption in the northeast: Manohar Parrikar

National | Jul 20, 2015, 07:55 AM IST

Panaji : There was "tremendous corruption" in the northeastern states, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said on Sunday."There is tremendous corruption in the northeast. They say a road has been built, but there is no road.

Rahul Gandhi targets PM Modi over corruption, Why no action against Shivraj?

National | Jul 09, 2015, 07:52 PM IST

New Delhi: Reminding Prime Minister Narendra Modi of his poll promise to end corruption, Rahul Gandhi today asked why is he not taking action against Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, who is embroiled

Centre 'harassing' Delhi govt: Arvind Kejriwal

National | Jun 30, 2015, 10:30 PM IST

New Delhi: In a stinging attack on the Centre, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today said no government in history with such an overwhelming mandate had been "harassed" the way AAP dispensation is being "targeted" and

US report highlights 'widespread corruption' in India

India | Jun 26, 2015, 07:07 AM IST

Washington: Even as it praised India for holding "the largest democratic elections in history", the US on Thursday highlighted "police and security force abuses" and "widespread corruption" among its "most significant human rights problems"."India's parliamentary

Delhi government moves to cripple power of Anti-Corruption Branch

National | Jun 20, 2015, 08:26 AM IST

New Delhi: Delhi government has said that the Anti-Corruption Branch can register complaints only upon a nod from its additional commissioner or the vigilance department's director or secretary in a move that may be seen

Kejriwal exposed: RTI reveals only 7 officers arrested by ACB, not 35

National | Jun 13, 2015, 11:05 AM IST

New Delhi: A reply to an RTI application has contradicted Delhi government's claim that its Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) has arrested 35 officers and suspended 152 for corruption charges.According to the details of RTI, which was

FIFA Corruption: US wants to ensure Fifa operates with integrity, says Barack Obama

Football | Jun 09, 2015, 08:30 AM IST

ELMAU,Germany: President Barack Obama says soccer fans around the world want to ensure FIFA operates with integrity.Obama weighed in on the FIFA corruption scandal during a visit to Germany. He says in conversations with people

Arvind Kejriwal hires 6 Bihar cops to fight corruption

National | Jun 02, 2015, 12:32 PM IST

New Delhi: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has decided to hire Bihar Police officials for its anti-corruption bureau (ACB) to take on corrupt officials.TOI reported that Bihar Police recently relieved six of its officers -

Kejriwal govt to empower ACB with high-end snooping devices

National | May 30, 2015, 08:46 AM IST

New Delhi: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Delhi has passed a controversial order providing hi-tech spying equipment to the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB).The plan to buy such equipment is a part of government's Rs

66% of businesses believe in some form of bribery: Survey

May 21, 2015, 09:23 PM IST

Mumbai: A whopping 66 per cent of businesses in the country believe that some form of bribery is acceptable, in spite of increased regulatory actions and public outcry against corruption, according to a survey. As many

Corruption removed from India's political dictionary: Arun Jaitley

National | May 22, 2015, 03:03 PM IST

New Delhi: Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said corruption has been removed from India's political dictionary under Prime Minister Narendra Modi and that there is a thrust towards reforms and liberalisation without crony capitalism and harassment.Marking

5 Major News Headlines of Sunday!

India | Apr 05, 2015, 09:16 PM IST

Delhi CM Kejriwal re-launches anti-corruption helpline 1031Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Delhi today launched its renewed anti-corruption helpline, 1031, at the Talkatora Stadium.The number would be operational Sunday onwards and help curb

Money decides recruitment, posting, promotion and transfer in Tamil Nadu

India | Mar 10, 2015, 12:09 PM IST

Former agriculture minister Agri SS Krishnamurthy's who unceremoniously exited cabinet over the suicide of an agriculture department executive engineer S Muthukumarasamy in Tirunelveli last month has revealed the corruption in the state administration.According to CPM

Brazil top court approves graft investigation of politicians

World | Mar 07, 2015, 07:21 AM IST

RIO DE JANEIRO: The Supreme Court late Friday approved an investigation of dozens of top politicians, including a former president and leaders of congress, for alleged connections to what they call the biggest graft scheme

Govt to amend IPC to criminalize bribery in private sector

National | Mar 02, 2015, 01:14 PM IST

New Delhi: The Narendra Modi government is considering proposal to amend Indian Penal Code (IPC) for criminalizing acts of bribery in the private sector.The Ministry of Home Affairs has circulated a draft amendment bill among

Punjab launches toll free anti-corruption helpline number

India | Feb 19, 2015, 04:49 PM IST

Chandigarh: To keep a check on corruption Punjab Vigilance Bureau today launched a toll free helpline number and website where people can register complaints against irregularities in government offices.The toll free number 1800-1800-1000 and website—

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