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Topic: Lokpal

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.

‘Tweaked policy to favour firms’: What Lokpal probe found that led to suspension of 2 top SAIL officials

The anti-corruption watchdog received three complaints against officials for granting undue benefits to private companies & causing losses to the public sector enterprise.

‘Cash for query’ row: CBI initiates enquiry against Mahua Moitra, TMC MP cites Lokpal rulebook

Complaint forwarded to federal agency by Lokpal, which received it from BJP's Nishikant Dubey. Moitra says enquiry can't be conducted unless Lokpal uploads complaint on its website.

Lokpal ordered CBI probe against Mahua Moitra, says BJP MP Nishikant Dubey

The Bengal MP retorted with a testy ‘CBI can count my shoes’ post on X.

Modi govt sacks MD of bullet train company after Lokpal seeks CBI probe into ‘corruption’

National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited MD Satish Agnihotri appointed in June 2021. Rajendra Prasad, director (projects) at the NHSRCL, to take additional charge as MD.

On Camera

America’s out-of-control militarised police forces are a threat to democracy

The world watched aghast as police armed with tasers, tear-gas masks—and in one case backed up by snipers—arrested hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters at universities across the United States.

Asia’s growth outlook remains positive despite external uncertainties, says ADB

The Asian Development Outlook 2024 report suggests that policymakers in the region should monitor a number of risks. These include escalating conflicts and geopolitical tensions.

Germany removes restrictions, India can now buy small arms from its firms

Germany’s erstwhile Christian Democratic Union govt, led by Angela Merkel, prevented sale of small arms to police forces in states they perceived had ‘bad human rights record’.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.