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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.

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I’ve been driving an EV for 2 years—Indian roads are ready to switch to electric

Driving an electric vehicle for months, the Hyundai IONIQ5, BMW iX and now the Kia Carens Clavis electric, has convinced me of the viability of EVs for city and mid-range commutes.

Rupee’s turmoil has echoes of 2013

With the US-India trade deal yet to get done, rupee depreciation may be helping to mitigate India’s loss of competitiveness. The other problem is extreme despondence among overseas equity investors.

US clears $686-mn package to breathe fresh life into Pakistani F-16s

Of the total package, $649 million will be utilised for additional hardware, software, and support services, and the remaining for Major Defence Equipment (MDE).

India’s top airline just handed sarkar the keys. That’s IndiGo’s real ‘crime’

Don’t blame misfortune. This is colossal incompetence and insensitivity. So bad, heads would have rolled even in the old PSU-era Indian Airlines and Air India.