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Monday, January 5, 2026
TopicAnti Corruption Branch

Topic: Anti Corruption Branch

Delhi Anti-Corruption Branch bursts fake pharmacy registration racket, arrests 47

According to ACB statement, the accused allegedly facilitated fraudulent pharmacist registrations using forged documents, allowing unqualified people to operate as pharmacists in the city.

After Vivek Vihar tragedy, Delhi ACB probe finds 34 nursing homes with no fire NOC, 17 without licence

ACB has submitted interim report to vigilance dept, listing 65 nursing homes it has inspected so far. In Vivek Vihar, nursing home had no fire extinguishers or emergency exits.

In probe prompted by NICU fire, Delhi ACB finds 40 nursing homes violating fire safety norms

Anti-corruption branch found 40 nursing homes without proper fire-safety measures after inspecting 62 clinics in the capital.

‘Pliable officers, kickbacks’ — ACB names two Baghel govt ministers in coal & liquor ‘scam’ FIRs

Probe agency accuses multiple Congress leaders & state officials of being involved in two syndicates that extorted money from coal transporters and through illegal liquor supply.

On Camera

BCCI has sabotaged India’s approach to Bangladesh

The BCCI decision has given new life to the lunatic fringe of the Hindu Right. It now has the confidence to force policy changes in accordance with its communal campaigns.

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.