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'Land-for-jobs' case against Lalu: Delhi court to take cognisance on Feb 25

A Delhi court would on February 25 decide whether or not to take cognisance of a chargesheet filed in the land-for-jobs case involving former railway minister Lalu Prasad and others. Special judge Vishal Gogne, who was scheduled to decide the matter on Friday, adjourned the matter on February 25 after hearing CBI's clarifications on certain points. The judge on January 30 raised certain queries to the CBI with respect to elements of commonality and distinctiveness in the allegations recorded in the chargesheet. The judge's queries were prompted by the CBI's statement that it had received requisite sanctions from the authorities concerned to prosecute public servant R K Mahajan. On January 16, the judge said if the sanction against Mahajan was not processed by January 30, the "competent authority shall furnish" an explanation by the next date of hearing. The CBI on November 26, 2024 filed before the court requisite sanctions obtained from authorities concerned to prosecute 30 accus

Punjab Police crackdown on corruption, malpractices: 52 officials dismissed

The dismissals included one inspector, five assistant sub-inspectors (ASIs), four head constables (HCs), and 42 constables

PM Modi slams Congress over speed of development, speed of corruption

Prime Minister spoke of the speedier justice under the new criminal laws and noted that aspirational districts have now transformed into inspirational districts

INDI alliance leaders compete on who can do more corruption: BJP's Bhandari

Bhandari criticised the alliance, including the Congress and RJD, for prioritising corruption over public welfare

Trump's move to halt US bribery law sparks fears of 'Wild West' deals

To its fans, it's an undeniable force for good in a corrupt world, a groundbreaking anti-bribery statute that has brought powerful businessmen to heel for secretly paying off foreign government officials to win contracts abroad. To detractors, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act unfairly hobbles American companies while foreign rivals not so encumbered swoop in. On Monday, President Donald Trump took a side. It sounds good on paper but in practicality, it's a disaster, Trump said while signing an executive order freezing enforcement of the law. It's going to mean a lot more business for America. The consequences could be dramatic, depending on Trump's next move. If he halts many prosecutions, essentially defanging the law, it could help US businesses win deals abroad. But it also could tarnish America's image, allow corrupt autocrats ruling over impoverished people to get even richer and lead France, Britain, Japan and other wealthy countries to weaken their own anti-bribery laws so

Former transport minister of Singapore placed in home detention- Here's why

The former Singapore minister pleaded guilty last year to four charges under Section 165 of the Penal Code for receiving valuables from individuals in an official capacity

Odisha Vigilance searches 7 locations linked to Deputy Director Mohapatra

The searches are part of an investigation into allegations of disproportionate assets (DA) against Mohapatra

Bangladesh court acquits Khaleda Zia in 10 year-old sabotage case

A court in Bangladesh acquitted BNP Chairperson and former prime minister Khaleda Zia on Wednesday in a sabotage case filed in the southeastern Cumilla district 10 years ago. Additional District and Session Judge Court-2 of Cumilla Afroza Jesmin passed the order as there was no evidence against 79-year-old Zia, who is now undergoing treatment in London, the state-run BSS news agency reported. The court observed that the case was filed on political grounds and harassment, the agency said. The case was filed against 32 people, including Zia, in the Special Powers Act, 1974, at Chouddagram Police Station in Cumilla in connection with damaging and setting fire to a covered van during a strike on January 25, 2015. Zia was the 32nd accused in the case. No specific evidence was found against Zia and she has been acquitted, Public Prosecutor Kaimul Haque Rinku was quoted as saying by bdnews24 news portal. He added that 32 people were named in the FIR, but 42 people were charged afterwards

CBI registers fresh corruption case against Cong MP Karti Chidambaram

The CBI has registered a fresh case of corruption against former finance minister P Chidambaram's son and Congress MP, Karti Chidambaram, for allegedly giving relief to alcoholic beverage company Diageo Scotland over a ban on the duty-free sale of its whisky, officials said Thursday. The case pertains to an alleged suspicious payment made to Advantage Strategic Consulting Pvt. Ltd, "an entity controlled" by Karti P Chidambaram and his close aide S Bhaskararaman by Diageo Scotland and Sequoia Capitals, the CBI FIR said. "Enquiry revealed that out of various proposals of FIPB enquired into, it was found that Diageo Scotland and Sequoia Capitals have suspiciously transferred funds to Advantage Strategic Consulting Pvt. Ltd., an entity controlled by Sh. Karti P Chidambaram and his close aide S Bhaskararaman," it said. The agency alleged that its enquiry has found that Diageo Scotland, UK used to import duty-free Johnnie Walker whisky. No immediate reaction was available from the suspe

Rare win for Malaysia's ex-PM Najib as court grants appeal in detention bid

Malaysia's pardons board, at the time chaired by then King Al-Sultan Abdullah Ahmad Shah, agreed in February last year to halve Najib's jail sentence to six years from 12 and reduced fines imposed

After 2024's big corruption crackdown, China vows more probes, retribution

Last year, China was rocked by surge of corruption probes ensnaring individuals from a vice central bank governor to a former chairman of its biggest oil and gas company, adding to unease in economy

South Korea police seek to extend impeached President's arrest warrant

South Korea's anti-corruption agency has requested that police take over efforts to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol after its investigators failed to bring him to custody following an hours-long standoff with the presidential security service last week. The agency and police confirmed the discussion on Monday, hours before the one-week warrant for Yoon's detention was to expire. The Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials will likely seek a new court warrant to extend the window for Yoon's detention, according to police. The Seoul Western District Court had issued a warrant to detain Yoon on December 31, after he dodged several requests by investigators to appear for questioning. The anti-corruption agency, which leads a joint investigation with police and military investigators, is weighing charges of rebellion after the conservative president, apparently frustrated that his policies were blocked by a legislature dominated by the liberal opposition, ...

Main accused in journalist Mukesh Chandrakar's murder arrested in Hyderabad

Suresh Chandrakar, a contractor and the alleged mastermind behind the crime, was arrested on Sunday, Bastar Police confirmed

Chhattisgarh journalist killed after report on corruption: All we know

The body of Mukesh Chandrakar was found in a septic tank in Chhattisgarh. The police suspect that his death is linked to a recent report where he exposed alleged corruption in a Rs 120 crore project

Yoon Suk-yeol will be arrested within deadline, says anti-corruption chief

Yoon was impeached by the National Assembly over his attempt to impose martial law in the country on December 3

South Korean court issues warrant to detain impeached President Yoon

South Korean anti-corruption agency said on Tuesday that a court has issued warrants to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol and search his office. The Corruption Investigation Office for High-Ranking Officials said in a statement that the Seoul Western District Court issued warrants to detain Yoon over his stunning yet short-lived martial law decree earlier this month and to search the presidential office in central Seoul. The agency said it is investigating whether his declaration of martial law amounted to rebellion. Yoon's powers have been suspended since the opposition-controlled National Assembly voted to impeach him on December 14. The Constitutional Court is to determine whether to dismiss Yoon as president or reinstate him. But he has since ignored repeated requests by investigative authorities to appear for questioning and allow them to search his office. Yoon has the presidential privilege of immunity from criminal prosecution, but it does not extend to allegations

SC orders Telangana, BHEL to submit documents in Rs 35k cr irrigation scam

The probe comes in response to a PIL case accusing official and contractors or corruption in the Palamuru-Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Scheme

Lokpal calls Sebi chief, Moitra for oral hearing over corruption charges

Anti-corruption ombudsman Lokpal has called SEBI chief Madhabi Puri Buch and also complainants, including TMC MP Mahua Moitra, for "oral hearing" next month in connection with corruption complaints being heard by it, alleging impropriety and conflict of interest on the basis of a Hindenburg Research report, according to an official order. The Lokpal had on November 8 sought Buch's "explanation" on the complaints filed by Moitra, a Lok Sabha member, and two others. Buch, the chairperson of capital markets regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), was asked to submit her response within four weeks. Hearing the case, the Lokpal said the named RPS (respondent public servant) "has filed her response by way of affidavit sworn on 07.12.2024 in time, raising preliminary issues as well as giving explanation allegation-wise". "Further, we deem it appropriate that the RPS as well as the complainants can be given opportunity of oral hearing to clarify their positions taken in th

Corruption may hinder Chinese military modernisation goals, says Pentagon

Since last year, China's military has undergone a sweeping anti-corruption purge

Netanyahu denies media manipulation as corruption trial testimony resumes

The Prime Minister faces charges of fraud, accepting bribes, and breach of trust stemming from three separate police investigations