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Wednesday, August 20, 2025
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Topic: Corruption

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...

There is no scope for politicking, says Kiren Rijiju on impeachment motion against HC judge Yashwant Varma

‘The impeachment motion against Justice Yashwant Varma is a matter related to corruption in the judiciary...So, we would like to have a united stand,’ added Union Minister Rijiju.

Goa’s Pramod Sawant govt faces heat from within—files ‘handled in secret’, tribal bhavan in limbo

After Culture Minister Govind Gaude flagged irregularities in the Pramod Sawant-led tribal welfare dept, the Oppn has demanded a formal inquiry against the CM.

Trump’s corruption is eroding America’s global power. India can’t count on it

The goals India cares about—containing China, targeting jihadists in Pakistan, securing trade routes and energy—don’t seem to matter to Trump.

Vishwa Tharoor & curious case of missing 46th US President

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

On Camera

India can’t fight Trump tariffs with emotion. Smart talks, sector relief, reforms are key

India must reduce its overdependence on the US by cultivating alternative markets—concluding the EU FTA, advancing the UK deal, and exploring entry into the CPTPP, the open, rules-based bloc of Japan, Korea, and Australia.

Amid Trump’s tariff bombs, India’s business with America surged while imports from Russia dipped 10%

As India-Russia trade decreases, India's April-July exports to the US this year increased by 21% compared to last year & imports from the US grew by 12%.

China pushes for separation of border issue from larger bilateral ties at 24th round of talks with India

New Delhi: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi Tuesday pushed for a “dual-track” progress for ties with India, separating economic ties from the boundary question,...

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?