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Topic: Corruption

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.

Ashok Khemka, whistleblower IAS officer transferred 57 times in 33 yrs, retires from service

Khemka, who spoke up against corruption, was shuffled through so many postings during his career that he averaged one transfer every 7 months. His career has been marked by controversies.

Jailed IAS Hans took Rs 1 cr to settle consumer case when he was pvt secy to Ram Vilas—ED charge sheet

IAS officer Sanjeev Hans's lawyer has called the ED's investigation 'a web of falsehood riddled with ulterior motives, woven from a frivolous and fabricated complaint'.

Shantonu Sen’s CBI tenure was a long battle against corruption—and political interference

During the launch of Shantonu Sen’s ‘Corruption, CBI and I’, audience members raised concerns about the CBI’s increasing susceptibility to political influence.

Once Mayawati, Akhilesh & Yogi’s top-performing IAS officer, now under ED radar—Who is Abhishek Prakash

Prakash has been suspended as CEO of Invest UP for allegedly demanding a bribe for a solar project contract. The 2006 batch officer has held several key positions in UP administration.

Cash at judge’s door case: 17 years on, special CBI court acquits Justice Nirmal Yadav

Now retired, Nirmal Yadav was sitting judge of Punjab and Haryana High Court at the time. Verdict comes at a time when the spotlight is on the Justice Yashwant Varma controversy.

Judicial duties withdrawn from Justice Yashwant Varma after cash discovery from home, says Delhi HC

Delhi HC Chief Justice Upadhyaya's report to the CJI said 'four to five semi-burnt sacks of Indian currency notes' were found from the judge's Lutyens' Delhi residence.

On Camera

6 reasons Trump’s Gaza plan won’t work—even if Hamas accepts it

On paper, the 21-point plan looks balanced—Palestinian governance, international oversight, reconstruction pledges. But in reality, it is a non-negotiable diktat.

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.