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Topic: Corruption

Why BJP is downplaying Jharkhand ex-CM Madhu Koda’s induction despite his tribal outreach value

Former CM Madhu Koda, convicted in mining scam, was once termed a symbol of corruption by BJP. He is now said to have joined the party ‘in February itself’.

Yogi MoS Sonam Chishti resigns over BJP’s UP poll losses. ‘Govt officials don’t listen to party workers’

In letter to governor, Chishti, who is also vice-president of UP transgender welfare board, said she was resigning as her 'conscience had been hurt', and alleged corruption in her dept.

‘Betrayed, violated discipline’ — in a first, China declares graft probe against 2 ex-defence ministers

Li Shangfu, whose tenure as defence minister was shortest in Chinese history, and his predecessor Wei Fenghe, have been expelled from Communist Party of China, according to state media. 

What is ST development corp ‘swindle’ that led to resignation of Karnataka minister Nagendra

Nagendra is in news over misappropriation of crores from Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation which came under his purview.

Raid on PCB office hits a nerve with Pakistani fans. Najam Sethi calls it ‘personal grudge’

Accusation of embezzlement through e-ticketing sales of PSL was made by a company 'Bookme', Sethi said in a post on X. It is allegedly the basis for the Federal Investigation Agency raid.

India at crossroads, faces choice between economic growth and divisive politics, says global media

International op-eds & reports also comment on declining importance of corruption as an electoral issue & rising household debt in India.

Haryana CM orders inquiry into IAS officer lifting stay on sale of land later bought by husband, son

Family bought 5 acres of 14-acre Panchkula land, owned originally by Raja Bhagwant Singh. Haryana chief secretary stopped registration of sales deeds, flagging legal discrepancies.

Electoral bonds stink. PM Modi must ask tough questions to BJP fund managers

PM Modi can’t keep track of every donation the party receives and every clean chit a party-led government gives. So it's up to him to rise above the emerging consensus & ask tough questions.

CBI closes Air India corruption case against Praful Patel, Ajit Pawar-led NCP MP

An NGO had filed Special Leave Petition in 2012, alleging that Patel, Air India & private parties caused loss to exchequer. NCP leader was civil aviation minister at that time.

‘Serious mismanagement’ in top football body AIFF — amicus curiae petitions SC, seeks financial audit

Besides charging interim body of 'serious mismanagement', senior advocate claims there is lack of transparency & procedural impropriety in functioning of India's football body.

On Camera

Lifting night shift ban increased female employment in India—only among big firms

Discriminatory laws limit firms from hiring willing women, and removing such barriers can help narrow the economic gap between developing and developed countries.

What’s behind bond yields’ logic-defying spike? The market’s concern over the future

While bond yields tend to fall amid low inflation & interest rate cuts, market experts say they’ve been rising due to concerns over tax collections, fiscal deficit & potential impact of US tariffs.

‘Foreign policy rests on hard power’—from 1965 Indo-Pak war to Op Sindoor, key takeaways for India

A panel of experts moderated by ThePrint’s Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta drew connections between insights of 1965 Indo-Pak War and strategic takeaways highlighted by Op Sindoor.

Punjab is fast becoming the new Northeast. And there’s a message in it for Modi

In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?