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Sunday, April 28, 2024
TopicAnti-corruption bill

Topic: Anti-corruption bill

Ukraine under pressure to restore anti-corruption disclosure suspended after Russia’s invasion

The disclosures were made optional and restricted from public view after Russia's full-scale invasion last year, with authorities citing security risks.

7 politicians with corruption charges CBI and ED won’t raid

The Modi government’s selective pursuit of justice against corruption is a witch-hunt.

Lokpal would have prevented Rafale scam, says Anna Hazare before announcing hunger strike

The veteran anti-graft leader slammed the Centre saying he felt the country was in danger of slipping towards autocracy.

With anti-corruption law amended, bureaucrats can no longer shirk decision-making

Enforcement agencies will have a more effective framework based on which they can go after offenders.

Prevention of corruption law amended to protect bankers & former bureaucrats

The law will now penalise bribe-givers as well, unless they have done so under duress and file a complaint within seven days of the incident.

Why the anti-corruption bill has drawn so much criticism

Critics say the proposed amendments will only end up helping the corrupt rather than punishing them.

We, the thieving people

If the idea of Jan Lokpal bill is to take away discretion, and strike terror in the hearts of bad guys, it does that very effectively. Except, many innocent Indians will likely live in that fear too.

On Camera

America’s out-of-control militarised police forces are a threat to democracy

The world watched aghast as police armed with tasers, tear-gas masks—and in one case backed up by snipers—arrested hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters at universities across the United States.

Asia’s growth outlook remains positive despite external uncertainties, says ADB

The Asian Development Outlook 2024 report suggests that policymakers in the region should monitor a number of risks. These include escalating conflicts and geopolitical tensions.

Germany removes restrictions, India can now buy small arms from its firms

Germany’s erstwhile Christian Democratic Union govt, led by Angela Merkel, prevented sale of small arms to police forces in states they perceived had ‘bad human rights record’.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.