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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
TopicCorruption

Topic: Corruption

Popular dentist & social worker with ‘RSS link’, Singla’s sacking as minister shocks hometown

Former Punjab health minister Vijay Singla has been accused of taking bribe and demanding 1 per cent cut for government contract and departmental purchases in the state.

Jewar’s taking off but on ground are broken promises, villages divided & jobless crorepatis

With no fields, jobs, and compensation money running out, villagers who gave way to the Jewar airport feel cheated. Their ‘urban’ life isn't working.

Sri Lanka ex-minister Namal Rajapaksa earned ‘over million euros’ in corrupt deals, report claims

ABC investigation claims former sports minister got payoffs from Australian medical firm Aspen, which allegedly laundered millions of dollars in Sri Lanka. Rajapaksa denies allegations.

Contractor found dead in Karnataka hotel room, ‘suicide note’ blames minister Eshwarappa

Santosh Patil had accused minister Eshwarappa of demanding 40% 'commission' on completed work. He went missing from Belagavi Monday and his body was found in an Udupi lodge Tuesday.

‘In Punjab, if someone demands bribe, don’t refuse…’ — CM Bhagwant Mann has a solution

The chief minister will launch an anti-corruption helpline – his own WhatsApp number – on 23 March, Shaheed Diwas.

‘Not saleable commodity’, says Calcutta HC judge after lawyer asks him for ‘favourable’ verdict

Justice Shekhar B. Saraf recuses from case, calling the matter ‘unfortunate’. Harish Salve, appearing for same petitioner as errant lawyer, also withdraws, calling it ‘obnoxious’.

We should work together to rid nation of corruption: PM Modi says in Mann Ki Baat address

In his radio broadcast, Modi also talked about the merging of the 'Amar Jawan Jyoti' near India Gate and the flame at the nearby National War Memorial.

India ranks 85th in corruption index, Transparency report flags concern over democratic status

India’s rank improved by one place from 86th in 2020. However, the anti-corruption watchdog raised concern over 'decay' in fundamental freedoms & institutional checks and balances.

You can now file corruption complaints online with Lokpal

Justice Ghose inaugurated the digital platform LokpalOnline, which can be accessed by citizens of the country and complaints can be filed from anywhere, anytime at lokpalonline.gov.in.

From extortion to corruption, these are the cases against Mumbai’s ex-top cop Param Bir Singh

Singh is facing at least 5 charges of extortion and corruption in the state. Earlier this year, he had made allegations of corruption against former State Home Minister Anil Deshmukh.

On Camera

Hrithik Roshan & Jr NTR in Janaab-e-Aali is exactly what a dance-off should not be

Forget comparing it with classics like Hrithik’s Ek Pal Ka Jeena or the slick title track of Dhoom 2, Janaab-e-Aali does not even come close to Ghungroo.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.