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TopicCorruption

Topic: Corruption

SubscriberWrites: Corruption cause

Why has corruption persisted in the country and how can we eradicate it?

3-yr multi-crore land dispute resolved in 2 weeks. Curious case of Gurugram judge’s fast-track verdict

Judge Ramesh Chander’s verdict in favour of builder has sparked row, with district bar association lodging complaint with Punjab & Haryana HC & seeking anti-corruption probe.

From Bihar stage, Modi backs Bills allowing removal of PM, CMs. ‘Why should govts run from jail?’

Without directly mentioning SIR exercise in poll-bound Bihar, Modi spoke about ‘intruders’ in the state and accused RJD and Congress of ‘appeasing illegal migrant voter base’.

Why Sri Lanka’s CID has arrested former president Ranil Wickremesinghe

Wickremesinghe is the highest-ranking opposition leader to be detained in the ongoing anti-corruption drive launched by the new leftist administration in Lanka.

Once brought in as ‘historic reform’, National Medical Commission is showing same symptoms as predecessor

New Delhi: In 2020, the constitution of the National Medical Commission (NMC) was hailed as a “historic reform” in the field of medical education...

Samosa health warning & promises bent, files buried

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

Audit lists PCB corruption of PKR 6.5 billion. Pakistanis not surprised it’s chief Naqvi again

The report by the Auditor General of Pakistan states that PCB chief Naqvi received PKR 4.17 million in reimbursement for utilities, fuel, and accommodation—over and above benefits from his ministerial position.

Karnataka’s bills on misinformation & hate speech to be reviewed as Siddaramaiah faces rising heat

The Karnataka CM is already battling corruption charges, party unrest and a BJP backlash. The bills will be sent to various depts for consultations before they are presented before cabinet.

Haryana govt cracks whip: 80 irrigation officials in soup over quality of concrete used in projects

The government targets negligence and substandard materials in major projects; if negligence proven in inquiries, engineers could face major punishment, like dismissal from service.

ChatGPT (The Old Testament version) & pirates of the Mediterranean

The selected cartoons appeared first in other publications, either in print, online, or on social media, and are credited appropriately. Also Read: Indian atheists fight...

On Camera

Why Modi’s supporters fear ‘proud Hindu’ MK Gandhi and venerate his murderer Godse

Every Gandhi Jayanti, we witness a contradiction in Hindutva position — PM Modi hails ‘beloved Bapu’ while his supporters attack and abuse him.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Finnish giant ICEYE to build signature radar microsatellites in India, offers full control to govt

Company builds microsatellites that are smaller, faster, cheaper to produce. ICEYE will develop & launch micro-satellites, hand them over to India, which will have full control & sovereignty.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.