Corruption
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MP: CBI recovers Rs 3.85 crore cash from residence of Northern Coalfield Limited official in Singrau
Madhya Pradesh | Aug 19, 2024, 02:32 PM ISTThe huge cash was recovered from the house of Secretary and PS of Northern Coalfield Limited (NCL) CMD, Subedar Ojha. The case involved high officials of NCL, contractors and a CBI DSP in Jabalpur. The CBI official involved was also arrested by the federal probe agency.
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China: Massive corruption in funeral services, report reveals officers sell thousands of dead bodies
World | Aug 14, 2024, 01:53 PM ISTA Chinese company became embroiled in a scandal involving the illegal harvesting, theft, and resale of thousands of corpses, including some from funeral homes. This came to light after a report by the state-backed outlet The Paper went viral on social media.
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Puja Khedkar's father Dilip was suspended twice on corruption charges, report reveals
Maharashtra | Jul 18, 2024, 10:17 AM ISTAmid the row, the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Pune has received a complaint against Dilip Khedkar to investigate the unaccounted wealth owned by the family.
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CM Yogi's tough action against corruption, suspends five officials in illegal land grab case
Uttar Pradesh | Jul 11, 2024, 04:22 PM ISTThe action was taken against five officials and workers over their alleged involvement in the land grab case. Apart from a departmental inquiry, an FIR has also been registered in the case.
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'Maharashtra government should release white paper on corruption': Supriya Sule
Maharashtra | Jul 07, 2024, 07:15 AM ISTSule accused BJP of using the ICE model- Income Tax, CBI and ED- to gain political influence in Maharashtra. She referenced the use of these agencies in various cases, including those involving Ashok Chavan, NCP-SP leaders, and most recently, Ravindra Waikar.
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Delhi LG approves probe under Prevention of Corruption Act against jailed AAP leader Satyendar Jain
Delhi | Jul 06, 2024, 05:59 PM ISTThe ED arrested Jain on May 30, 2022, in the money laundering case based on a CBI FIR lodged against him in 2017 under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
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BJP leaders taken into custody after protest march to Karnataka CM's residence over corruption
Karnataka | Jul 03, 2024, 06:28 PM ISTBJP state president BY Vijayendra, Leader of Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly R Ashoka among other senior leaders protested against the Congress-led government alleging rampant corruption.
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CBI files case against three customs officials of Hyderabad airport on conspiracy, corruption charge
Hyderabad | Jun 30, 2024, 08:34 PM ISTThe booked customs officials were indulged in exchanging foreign currencies which they obtained as "undue advantage" in lieu of imposing less custom duty or sometimes less duty.
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'God has ordained that I should continue to work till 2047,' PM Modi tells Rajat Sharma
India | May 24, 2024, 12:06 AM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi in his biggest interview this election season with India TV's Chairman and Editor-in-Chief Rajat Sharma spoke on BJP's 400-plus seats target, Pakistan, revocation of Article 370, his government's action against corrupt politicians, among others issues.
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Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma approves dismissal of govt official convicted in corruption case
Rajasthan | May 04, 2024, 08:40 PM ISTIn the official statement issued by the government of Rajasthan, it is said that the action has been taken in accordance with the government's policy of 'Zero Tolerance against corruption."
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Vietnam's head of parliament resigns amid 'blazing furnace' anti-corruption probe
World | Apr 26, 2024, 05:17 PM ISTHue, 67, is the latest senior member of the government to leave office amid the ongoing "blazing furnace" anti-corruption campaign launched by Communist Party general secretary Nguyen Phu Trong. Last month, former Vietnam President Vo Van Thoung resigned after similar allegations.
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Maldives President Muizzu allegedly involved in corruption, claims leaked report
World | Apr 18, 2024, 06:51 AM ISTPresident Muizzu responded to corruption allegations declaring that the opposition “cannot show any wrongdoing on his part regardless of how far attempts to implicate him are taken”.
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OPINION | MODI HAS CORNERED THE OPPOSITION ON CORRUPTION ISSUE
India | Apr 12, 2024, 03:59 PM ISTRashtriya Janata Dal supremo Lalu Yadav’s daughter Misa Bharti, presently contesting from Bihar’s Pataliputra Lok Sabha seat, has threatened to send Modi and top BJP leaders behind bars if I.N.D.I.A bloc comes to power.
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Supreme Court questions Tamil Nadu's opposition to ED summons in sand mining probe
India | Feb 23, 2024, 01:36 PM ISTIn a significant development, the apex court has initiated a thorough inquiry into the sand mining scam, seeking clarification from the Tamil Nadu government on various aspects related to the illicit practice.
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Albania's opposition protesters hurl petrol bombs, rocks at government building
World | Feb 21, 2024, 01:05 PM ISTThousands gathered in front of the government headquarters in the capital Tirana, accusing state officials of involvement in organised crime and corruption. Opposition leader and former Albania PM Sali Berisha was put under house arrest on charges of corruption, which he denies.
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World needs governments that are inclusive, smart and corruption-free: PM Modi in UAE
World | Feb 14, 2024, 03:53 PM ISTAddressing the World Government Summit in Dubai, PM Modi said his mantra over the years has been 'minimum government, maximum governance'. He also said his government focused on women-led development and financial inclusion for the masses.
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World's most and least corrupt countries in 2023 revealed, check India's rank HERE | List
World | Jan 31, 2024, 11:14 AM ISTThe report shows most countries have made little to no progress in tackling public corruption, with two-thirds of nations scoring less than 50 on a scale of zero to 100. The report focused on authoritarian regimes and democratic leaders undermining justice which is leading to a rise in corruption.
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Mizoram govt taking steps to end deep-rooted corruption: CM Lalduhoma
Mizoram | Jan 21, 2024, 05:51 PM ISTthe Mizoram government re-constituted a boundary committee headed by Home Minister K. Sapdanga to deal with any issue related to the state border with Assam.
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Some TMC leaders indulged in corruption, entire party can't be called corrupt: West Bengal minister
West Bengal | Jan 01, 2024, 11:04 PM ISTThe comment comes amid the arrest of several TMC leaders and state ministers in the school recruitment irregularities.
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K Ponmudy, Tamil Nadu minister, jailed for 3 years over corruption charges
India | Dec 21, 2023, 01:19 PM ISTPonmudy is an MLA from the Tirukkoyilur Assembly seat in Villupuram district, while his 49-year old son Sigamani is a Member of Parliament representing the Kallakurichi seat.