anti corruption commission

‘Economic offences involving deep-rooted conspiracies and huge loss of public funds are grave offences affecting the economy of the country as a whole.’

Once Mamata Banerjee’s strongest urban constituency, Bengal’s bhadralok were driven up the wall by corruption, job scams, civic decay and the handling of the RG Kar rape and murder, write Dwaipayan Ghosh & Dipawali Mitra

In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court has rejected a Public Interest Litigation aimed at disqualifying Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia, and Durgesh Pathak, as well as terminating their party's registration. The court found the petition to be 'seriously misguided,' emphasizing that disqualification and deregistration must be backed by solid legal foundations under election regulations—criteria that were unfortunately unmet.

China has handed down death sentences with a two-year reprieve to former defence ministers Wei Fenghe and Li Shangfu for corruption. This significant development is part of President Xi Jinping's extensive anti-graft campaign targeting the military and political elite. Both officials were found guilty of graft-related offenses, with Li Shangfu also accused of seeking improper benefits in personnel appointments.

US authorities are reportedly moving to end fraud cases against Gautam Adani, with the Department of Justice potentially dropping criminal charges and the SEC nearing a settlement in its civil case. This development could offer a significant legal reprieve for the billionaire and the Adani Group, which has been facing regulatory scrutiny.

Funds meant to be paid to workers were siphoned off: Officials

In a shocking turn of events, Sibasish Sandilya, a senior officer in the Assam Forest Service, was nabbed at his home in Lakhimpur for allegedly pocketing a bribe of Rs 12,000 from a local truck operator.

His wife switched from IJK to AIADMK ahead of the assembly polls and won. His son launched his own party, won his seat, and allied with the BJP-ANRC in Puducherry. And his son-in-law shifted from DMK to VCK and later TVK, and is now a minister in Tamil Nadu

‘BJP Govt Filled 9L Posts With Full Transparency’

Mamata Banerjee's 15-year reign in Bengal has concluded dramatically with a surprising electoral defeat, shattering her hopes for a historic fourth term and undermining a critical pillar of the INDIA alliance. Her relentless drive and progressive welfare initiatives couldn't withstand the dual challenges of anti-incumbency sentiments and rising corruption claims.

Actor-turned-politician Thalapathy Vijay's TVK has emerged as the single largest party in Tamil Nadu assembly polls, dramatically altering the state's political landscape. Leveraging star power and organized fan networks, TVK has disrupted the decades-long dominance of the DMK and AIADMK, resonating with voters seeking an alternative.