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Topic: Lokpal

Five years on, Lokpal is now ‘god of small things’. It’s been catching ‘tiny fish’

Only prominent names who faced Lokpal probes are TMC MP Mahua Moitra & JMM chief Shibu Soren, whereas there are no details on 3 complaints against PM Modi, 1 already rejected.

A whistleblower moved Lokpal against SAIL’s dealings. After CBI FIR & suspensions, came the boot

The general manager-rank official was forced into early retirement with immediate effect this February. The PSU cited 'doubtful integrity & conduct unbecoming of an employee of SAIL'.

Centre disputes Lokpal order for probe against HC judge, says high courts are constitutional offices

In its previous hearing, Supreme Court had stayed Lokpal's order saying it was 'something very, very disturbing' & concerned independence of judiciary.

Why SC put Lokpal order to probe corruption allegations against a sitting HC judge on hold

'Something very very disturbing,' remarked Justice BR Gavai, who was heading the three-judge bench comprising Justice Surya Kant and Justice Abhay S Oak.

Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi sworn in as new judicial member of Lokpal of India

Justice Awasthi, was earlier the Chairperson of the Law Commission of India and the Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court before joining Lokpal of India.

‘Caused threat to national security’: CBI names Mahua Moitra, Darshan Hiranandani in cash-for-query FIR

The case was registered under Prevention of Corruption Act & IPC section for criminal conspiracy, days before raids at TMC leader's residence, and on the back of a Lokpal order.

‘Requires deeper investigation’ — Lokpal orders CBI probe against Mahua Moitra in cash-for-query case

The TMC leader & ex-MP has been accused of sharing her Parliament login credentials with businessman Darshan Hiranandani for cash, expensive gifts. CBI given 6 months to complete probe.

Within month of his order allowing Hindus to pray at Gyanvapi, retired judge made university Lokpal

'Justice bought,' says mosque management panel, draws parallels to retired judge Surendra Kumar Yadav, who was made UP deputy Lokayukta within 7 months of delivering Babri ruling.

President Droupadi Murmu apppoints former SC judge AM Khanwilkar as new Lokpal chairperson

The Lokpal has been working without its regular chief after Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose completed his term on 27 May, 2022.

TMC leader Mahua Moitra sends her response to CBI questions in ‘cash-for-query’ case

The CBI is examining the response after which it will send a report to anti-corruption ombudsman Lokpal which had referred the matter to the agency.

On Camera

Chandrababu Naidu is dreaming new dreams at 75. What other CMs are missing

Naidu’s critics would call his antics political opportunism. His admirers would cite them as examples of his brilliant political acumen.

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.

Strategic partner one day, tactical nightmare the next: India’s learning Trumplomacy the hard way

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.