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Lalu Prasad Yadav's brother-in-law slams RJD for running 'political empire'
Patna, Feb 13: As Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav sharpens his attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ahead of Assembly elections, he is facing criticism from within his own extended family.
Cong govt in Himachal constructing boundary wall for private firm by misusing central funds: BJP
Shimla, Feb 13: Himachal Pradesh BJP Vice President and former minister Rajeev Saizal on Thursday accused the Congress government in the state of constructing a boundary wall by spending Rs 8.75 crore for a private company in the industrial belt of Baddi by using funds from the centrally-sponsored PM Gati Shakti scheme.
INDI alliance leaders compete regarding who can do most corruption: BJP's Pradeep Bhandari
New Delhi, February 12: Bharatiya Janata Party leader Pradeep Bhandari on Tuesday targeted the INDIA Bloc and said that all the leaders in the opposition's alliance compete with each other as to who can do the maximum corruption.
People have started considering Punjab as their ATM: Swati Maliwal slams AAP
New Delhi, February 11: Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal on Tuesday slammed Aam Aadmi Party alleging that "some people" consider Punjab as "their personnel ATM."
Donald Trump signs executive order pausing US law that bars firms from bribing foreign officials
Washington, DC, February 11: US President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order directing the US Justice Department to halt persecutions of Americans accused of bribing foreign officials while trying to win or retain business in their nations, Reuters reported.
Donald Trump signs executive order pausing US law that bars firms from bribing foreign officials
Washington DC, February 11: US President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order directing the US Justice Department to halt persecutions of Americans accused of bribing foreign officials while trying to win or retain business in their nations, Reuters reported.
Purifying the PLA-Xi's pet project
Hong Kong, February 10: Chairman Xi Jinping is rolling out a major education program to instil required levels of loyalty within the country's massive and highly politicized military.
PM Modi says Anna Hazare must have got relief after AAP's defeat in Delhi
New Delhi, February 8: Anna Hazare must have got some relief from pain, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday, following the defeat of Aam Aadmi Party in the Delhi Assembly election, adding that he has been "bearing the pain of the misdeeds of these people for a long time."
These AAPda people...corruption will be probed, loot will have to be returned: PM Modi after BJP's victory in Delhi polls
New Delhi, February 8: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday attacked the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) over allegations of corruption against its leaders, saying that all links of such charges will be probed and those who "looted" money will have to return it.
CAG report in first Delhi Assembly session, those who looted money will have to return it: PM Modi
New Delhi, Feb 8: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report on the Delhi government's expenses will be tabled in the Assembly's first session and also warned that those who have looted the public funds will have to return them.
BJP government to set up Special Investigation Team to investigate corruption in Delhi
New Delhi, February 8: Bharatiya Janata Party will work to fulfil its commitments to people of Delhi and setting up Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe corruption under the Aam Aap Aadmi government will be among top priorities of the new government, BJP leader Parvesh Verma said on Saturday amid joy and elation among party workers over its handsome victory in the assembly polls in the national capital.
ACB issues notice to AAP leader Mukesh Ahlawat over poaching allegations against BJP
New Delhi, February 7: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) of Delhi issued a notice to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and Delhi Minister Mukesh Ahlawat on Friday over allegations that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is attempting to poach AAP MLAs, according to official sources.
Andhra Pradesh forms SIT to probe corruption in liquor sales during YSRCP term
Amaravati, Feb 6: The Andhra Pradesh government has constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to further investigate the allegations of irregularities and corruption in Andhra Pradesh State Beverages Corporation Limited (APSBCL) under the YSR Congress Party's tenure.
Odisha Vigilance launches searches at 7 locations linked to Deputy Director Santanu Mohapatra, Rs. 1.5 crore seized
Malkangiri, February 5: The Odisha Vigilance has launched simultaneous searches at 7 locations allegedly linked to Santanu Mohapatra, Deputy Director and Project Director of Watershed, Malkangiri. The searches, which began Wednesday morning, have already yielded a significant seizure of approximately Rs. 1.5 crore in cash from Mohaptra's residence, said the vigilance.
Lakhs of crore of rupees saved by the government due to no scams, CM Dhami applauds PM Modi
New Delhi, February 4: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday applauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government and said that that lakhs of crores of rupees had been saved by them due to no scams.
'They earned the trust of people': Anna Hazare on NDA's Maha victory (IANS Interview)
Mumbai, Feb 4: Veteran social activist Anna Hazare, who led movements to promote rural development, and increase government transparency, spoke to IANS on Tuesday on various issues.
Kejriwal busy with power & money, does not think of country: Anna Hazare (IANS Interview)
Mumbai, Feb 4: In an interview with the IANS, anti-corruption crusader, Anna Hazare, spoke at length on a range of issues including the present state of AAP headed by Arvind Kejriwal, saying that in politics he has become busy with power and money, till the time he does not think about the society and the country, no matter how much money he earns, there is no use.
MUDA scam: I am confident of getting justice, case against me is 'politically motivated', says K'taka CM
Bengaluru, Jan 28: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Tuesday that he is confident of getting justice by the judiciary in connection with the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) scam.
Corruption will not be tolerated in welfare schemes: Chandrababu Naidu
Amaravati, Jan 27: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Monday made it clear that even one per cent corruption in implementation of welfare schemes will not be tolerated.
Munish Raizada pays visit to Ralegan Siddhi to seek blessing of Anna Hazare ahead of polls
Mumbai, Jan 25: Bharatiya Liberal Party (BLP) President and a candidate from the New Delhi Assembly Seat in the upcoming polls, Dr Munish Kumar Raizada, has visited Ralegan Siddhi, Maharashtra to meet Anna Hazare, a well-known social and an anti-corruption activist who led India Against Corruption movement in 2011.
South Korea: Prosecutors question acting chief of Presidential Security Service in martial law probe
Seoul, Jan 24: South Korean prosecutors on Friday questioned the acting chief of the Presidential Security Service (PSS) as part of their investigation into the short-lived imposition of martial law.
South Korea: CIO transfers investigation of Yoon's martial law bid to prosecution for indictment
Seoul, Jan 23: South Korean state anti-corruption agency transferred its investigation of President Yoon Suk Yeol's failed martial law bid to the prosecution on Thursday, asking that he be indicted on charges of insurrection and abuse of power.
Cong-led Oppn raises PPE kit, brewery scams in Kerala Assembly
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 22: The Congress-led Opposition on Wednesday accused the Kerala government of graft.
Kerala LoP Satheesan calls for enquiry into CAG report on expired medicines
Thiruvananthapuram, January 22: The leader of Opposition in the Kerala Assembly VD Satheesan on Wednesday slammed the Left Democratic Front government in the state, pointing out the remarks in the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report that expired drugs were supplied to 26 hospitals in 60 instances during 2016-17 to 2021-22.
R Madhavan, Rashmi Desai share insights into their roles in corruption-exposing drama 'Hisaab Barabar'
Mumbai, January 22: Actors R Madhavan, Rashmi Desai, Neil Nitin Mukesh, and Kirti Kulhari are gearing up for the release of their upcoming film 'Hisaab Barabar', a drama exploring corruption and systemic injustice.
Neil Nitin Mukesh, Kirti Kulhari talk about their upcoming film 'Hisaab Barabar'
Mumbai, January 22: Actors Neil Nitin Mukesh and Kirti Kulhari talked about their upcoming film 'Hisaab Barabar', starring actor R Madhavan in the lead role.
Before making such allegations, he should explain that: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah asks LoP R Ashok
Bengaluru, January 20: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah demanded on Monday that Karnataka Assembly Leader of Opposition R Ashok should come up with an explanation before making allegations of corruption against the state government.
ED findings major victory in fight against MUDA scam, says K'taka BJP; seeks CM's resignation
Bengaluru, Jan 18: Following the Enforcement Directorate (ED) investigation proving the illegal allotments by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA), the Karnataka BJP has claimed that it is a major victory in its fight against the scam.
South Korean President held post weeks of evasion
Seoul, January 15: South Korean investigators arrested President Yoon Suk-yeol on Wednesday over accusations of prompting an uprising against the government, CNN reported.
South Korea: Standoff at presidential residence as investigators try to arrest Yoon Suk Yeol
Seoul, January 15: Investigators on Wednesday found themselves in a tense standoff with security forces at the presidential residence, as they made a second attempt to arrest impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over his brief imposition of martial law, according to a report by Yonhap News Agency.
South Korea: Investigators detain impeached President Yoon over martial law declaration
Seoul, Jan 15: Investigators detained impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol at his residence on Wednesday in their second attempt to take him into custody for questioning over his short-lived imposition of martial law.
South Korea: Military unit approves entrance of police, CIO into Presidential residence
Seoul, Jan 14: A military unit guarding the presidential residence on Tuesday approved the entry of police and anti-corruption agency officials into the presidential residence to detain impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, officials said.
Kerala: PV Anvar submits resignation to Speaker, accuses leaders of changing their stand on corruption issue
Thiruvananthapuram, January 13: Nilambur Independent MLA PV Anvar on Monday morning met Kerala Assembly Speaker AN Shamseer and submitted his resignation from the assembly. Anvar had recently joined Trinamool Congress (TMC) as the party's state coordinator.
CAG report: New liquor policy resulted in Rs 2,026 cr loss to AAP govt
New Delhi, Jan 11: The AAP government headed by Arvind Kejriwal threw rules and regulations to the wind while drafting the controversial Excise Policy that inflicted a loss of over Rs 2,026 crore on the exchequer, indicate parts of a CAG Report that reached public domain on Saturday.
South Korea: Acting President accepts presidential security chief's resignation
Seoul, Jan 10: South Korea's Acting President Choi Sang-mok accepted the resignation of the Presidential Security Service (PSS) chief on Friday, according to Choi's office, amid growing conflicts over arresting President Yoon Suk-yeol, who remains inside his fortified residence.
R Madhavan on 'Hisaab Barabar' : Playing Radhe Mohan Sharma has been such a fun challenge
Mumbai, Jan 10: R Madhavan will take on the role of a common man in the forthcoming drama "Hisaab Barabar". Before the drama premieres on ZEE5 on 24th January this year, the makers recently unveiled a gripping trailer.
'Hisaab Barabar': R Madhavan-Kirti Kulhari's thriller to release on this date
Mumbai, January 9: 'Hisaab Barabar', starring actor R Madhavan in the lead role, is all set to premiere on ZEE5 on January 24. The movie will be available to stream in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu.
Ready to face thousand cases, says KTR
Hyderabad, Jan 9: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president K. T.
Didn't do even half a paisa of corruption, KT Rama Rao defends his record as he appears before ACB in Formula E case
Hyderabad, January 9: BRS Working President and former Minister KT Rama Rao on Tuesday reached the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) office in Hyderabad, in connection with the Formula-E case. Speaking to the media the former minister dismissed corruption allegations, asserting that he did not engage in any corrupt activities during his tenure in the state cabinet.
South Korea: Rallies for, against Yoon's impeachment take place for 3rd day near presidential residence
Seoul, Jan 5: Tens of thousands of people gathered near the Presidential residence on Sunday to rally for or against the detention of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol for a third consecutive day, with just a day left for investigators to execute a warrant to formally detain him.