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Topic: Corruption

How a 2020 ‘extortion list’ of Mughalsarai police has snowballed into ongoing cop-cop war

Four years after list went viral, FIR was lodged against 18 UP cops in November on Ghazipur CJM's order. Now, police submits report claiming FIR was filed to demoralise force.

Xi’s anti-corruption sweep is bringing instability to the Chinese system

China has initiated a 'zero tolerance' crackdown on corruption since 2012. To date, 14 generals, 22 lieutenant generals, and 85 major generals have been investigated and penalised.

SubscriberWrites: Propriety – an alien trait for Indian politicians

Delhi’s former CM and deputy CM's occupancy of MPs' bungalows raises concerns over potential misuse of government accommodation and ethical breaches in political conduct.

Mexicans will now elect their judges. President AMLO’s parting shot & why it’s sparked uproar

New legislation signed by president Sunday has ignited protests from legal fraternity, concerns among investors, and diplomatic tensions with Mexico’s North American neighbours.

‘Three families destroyed J-K,’ PM Modi attacks Congress, PDP and NC during Doda rally

Modi accused the Congress, National Conference & PDP dynasties of corruption, fostering terrorism, and ruining J-K for decades, pledging his govt would ensure a prosperous future.

Jharkhand MNREGA audits can revolutionise corruption deterrence

Even with evidence on effective audit design, budget constraints limit the quality and impact of audits on deterring 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.

On Camera

A 2-hour op, precise extradition—what Maduro’s capture tells us about modern US military

Despite multiple agencies being involved, the US could maintain a clear chain of command. This is something India should consider too, as it defines the theatre command structures.

Underlining sluggish exports, NITI Aayog flags need to jump-start India’s automotive market

Govt think tank flags India’s skewed auto export mix, warns domestic focus and high tariffs are limiting its global footprint; also highlights how auto components are a bright spot.

S-300, Su-30 jets, T-72 tanks: Inventory of Venezuela’s largely Russian-origin arsenal

Venezuela also boasts of a diverse portfolio of unmanned aerial vehicles capable of carrying out surveillance, reconnaissance and being employed for kinetic purposes as well.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.