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Topic: Lokayukta

With amassed assets worth Rs 500-700 cr, how ‘corrupt’ ex-RTO constable has sparked political row in MP

Saurabh Sharma is on the run, and facing criminal proceedings by the state’s Lokayukta, I-T dept & ED over charges of amassing assets hugely disproportionate to his legal income.

CM Siddaramaiah to appear before Karnataka Lokayukta on 6 Nov in MUDA case

Haveri: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Monday that he has been summoned by the Mysore Lokayukta regarding the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA). On...

Lucky Ali knocks on Lokayukta’s doors over ‘land grab’ by Karnataka IAS officer, she says ‘no proof’

The singer-songwriter has filed a complaint with Lokayukta against IAS Rohini Sindhuri, her husband Sudhir Reddy and brother-in-law Madhusudan Reddy among others.

Out on bail after son caught taking bribe, Karnataka BJP MLA gets hero’s welcome in constituency

Madal Virupakshappa maintained KSDL issued tenders in 'non-partial' way. Lokayukta caught BJP MLA's son red-handed last week accepting bribe of Rs 40 lakh.

Karnataka HC repeals creating Anti-Corruption Bureau & shifts all cases to Lokayukta

The judgement of the Division Bench said formation of the ACB through an "executive order" is not justified and Constitutional. However, actions taken by ACB so far will stand.

Kerala minister K T Jaleel resigns after Lokayukta held that he had ‘abused’ his position

A division bench of the Lok Ayukta had held that the allegation of abuse of power, favouritism and nepotism against the minister was proved.

HC refuses to quash corruption case against CM Yediyurappa, questions laxity in probe

A single-judge bench of Karnataka HC also pulls up Lokayukta police for 'laxity' in probe into the five-year-old case. Yediyurappa likely to move SC in January.

Madhya Pradesh Lokayukta refuses to share details of tax raids on public servants

An RTI activist had sought details related to search operations conducted by the Income Tax department from the Lokayukta.

Madhya Pradesh govt appointed Up-Lokayukt a day before Assembly poll were announced

An RTI was filed after transparency activists had raised their voice at the lightening speed with which the appointment was processed.

On Camera

Fauja Singh’s death shows Indian roads remain a national emergency—474 lives lost every day

Fauja Singh, 114, died after being hit by a speeding car. His death renews questions about India’s deadly roads, rising accidents, and poor traffic discipline.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

Not just AK-203, India & Russia to jointly manufacture AK-19 and PPK-20 for domestic use and export 

India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.

Joys of Trumplomacy: India & the world are learning US President’s 99 moods and 1 goal

Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.