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Topic: corruption case

China suspends death sentence for former sports chief

Gou Zhongwen's death sentence was reduced to life in prison over taking bribes and abusing power, said state broadcaster CCTV.

In police net after 8-month hunt, UP postmaster who ’embezzled’ Rs 2.7 crore for fantasy cricket

Department says the 'embezzled' money involved government funds and it will not impact the deposits of ordinary customers.

‘Cigars & some champagne, who the hell cares?’ Trump asks Israel’s president to pardon Netanyahu

Trump, who is in Israel to discuss Gaza ceasefire, said in a speech at the Knesset that the president should pardon Netanyahu's fraud, bribery and breach of trust charges, which he denies.

Land for job scam: Delhi court reserves order on charges against Lalu Yadav and others

CBI has charge sheeted former Railway Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav, Rabri Devi, Tejashwi Yadav and others in the case. It is alleged that jobs in Railways were given in lieu of land.

Singapore billionaire linked to corruption case pleads guilty, granted judicial mercy

Property tycoon Ong Beng Seng has pleaded guilty of obstructing justice in a case linked to the jailing of ex-transport minister S. Iswaran. Ong has been given judicial mercy on medical grounds.

Bangladesh arrests prominent economist Abul Barkat

A case was filed against 30 people, including ex-Janata Bank chief and freedom fighter Barkat, for embezzling crores via loan fraud by the company Anontex during the Awami League era.

Akali leader Bikram Majithia sent to judicial custody till 19 July in money laundering case

Following the arrest, SAD leader Daljit Cheema criticised the AAP-led government for creating an 'emergency-like' situation in Punjab.

CBI raids premises of Pharmacy Council of India chief Montu Patel in alleged corruption case

Action against Patel follows a preliminary enquiry revealing instances of alleged corruption, manipulation in college approvals, pre-poll inducements, and post-poll nepotism.

Trump calls continuation of trial against Netanyahu a ‘political witch hunt’

The Israeli PM is on trial for 3 separate 'corruption' charges, involving allegations of bribery, fraud & breach of trust. Netanyahu has denied all accusations, dismissing them as ‘fake’.

Ghost projects, geo-tagged photos—story behind Rs 71-cr MGNREGA ‘scam’ tied to Gujarat minister’s sons

Gujarat Minister of State for Panchayat and Agriculture Bachubhai Khabad says his sons Kiran & Balvant, both of whom have been arrested, supply construction material for work 'legally'. 

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Where are women in India’s gig economy? The question we forgot to ask in the outcry

In India, women remain concentrated in a narrow range of sectors such as beauty and hairdressing, household maintenance, residential care, and parts of the education sector.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

American Stryker among options we’re looking at to bolster northern front, says Army chief Gen Dwivedi

ThePrint was first to report, on 1 February 2023, India & US were in talks for co-production of 8-wheel-drive infantry fighting vehicle developed by General Dynamics Land Systems.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.