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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
TopicCorruption

Topic: Corruption

Yeddyurappa diaries: Time for Supreme Court to clearly note what constitutes evidence

In the 1991 Jain brothers hawala case, the Supreme Court had said that corroborating evidence is a must to convict the person named in the diaries.

BJP’s promise vs delivery — it’s a mixed bag for Modi govt on black money, jobs & more

Although Modi govt scores high in terms of launching promised schemes, when it comes to implementation, the track record has been middling.

India Inc facing cost overrun to comply with Modi govt’s push to curb corruption

Compliance and regulatory scrutiny ranked as the biggest challenge, up from fourth position two years ago, according to a survey of India’s 100 top executives of mid- to large-sized companies.

BJP backroom boys must go beyond Vadra to scale up anti-corruption mood before election

The general perception that the Congress’ first family greatly benefitted from corruption will have a great impact in the coming months.

With Michel and Mallya, Modi’s Big Four target before 2019 elections has got a flying start

Narendra Modi is leveraging India’s weight and presence abroad in bringing several absconders to justice.

Nothing easy about GST’s e-way bill, it’s fickle & breeds corruption, truckers complain

Frequent changes and increasing compliance requirements in e-way bill, along with alleged corruption and rent seeking, troubling transporters.

What can the kingdom of Bhutan teach us about fighting corruption

Bhutan can provide original approaches in dealing with anti-corruption policies.

Pakistan Supreme Court rejects appeal against suspension of Nawaz Sharif’s sentences

A 5-member bench led by CJP Saqib Nisar upheld the Islamabad High Court's verdict to set free Sharif, his daughter and son-in-law in the Avenfield corruption case.

BJP sees silver lining as Congress ups ante on Rafale deal

BJP feels attack on Rafale enables it to raise corruption allegations against Congress again, and help avoid uncomfortable questions on key issues. 

This is what global experts have found studying demonetisation, while Modi looks away

Economists have dug through data, & here’s what they found about shock that still lingers over India’s economy, politics, society & markets.

On Camera

Influencer is a real job. They are shaking up the internet

The reach and impact of influencers are so significant that even politicians such as Prime Minister Narendra Modi have recognised their value—the National Creators Award is proof.

Economists vs statisticians — the battle being fought over the soul of India’s GDP data

Economists say there are weaknesses in India’s GDP data. But statisticians claim the accusations are based on flawed understanding, saying while GDP has problems, the economists are looking in the wrong places.

‘No brides for Agniveers’: In Rajasthan’s ‘Shaheedon ki nagri’, few takers for defence coaching centres

Coaching centres for Army aspirants in Jhunjhunu are shutting down due to plummeting admissions in the face of a lack of job guarantees under Agnipath Scheme.

These 6 states are key for Modi’s ‘400 paar’ target. They’re also where Opposition can stop him

While this contest looks so predictable in large swathes of our political landscape, it is also more keenly contested than 2019 in some states.