Corruption
- Andhra Pradesh
CBI arrests four persons for bribery in Tirupati, Mumbai
Hyderabad: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested four individuals on Saturday, February 17, in two separate cases for alleged bribery. The first case was filed against the Senior Section Engineer (Electrical),…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad: ACB probe into HMDA ex-director’s corruption intensifies
Hyderabad: The Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) led investigation into the case of the former director of Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) Siva Balakrishna has intensified as the agency issued notices to three…
- Bangalore
‘40% commission persists in Karnataka’: Contractors Association chief
Bengaluru: In a setback to the Congress government in the state, the president of the Karnataka State Contractors’ Association, D. Kempanna, has alleged that the practice of taking 40 per cent commission…
- India
India ranks 93 out of 180 countries in corruption perceptions index 2023
New Delhi: India ranked 93 out of 180 countries on the corruption perceptions index for 2023 as its overall score remained largely unchanged, according to a Transparency International report. The index, which…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia: AlUla CEO arrested on corruption charges
Riyadh: The chief executive officer (CEO) of the Royal Commission for AlUla was arrested on Sunday, January 28, on charges of corruption. Taking to X, the Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha) said that Amr Al…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad ex-police commissioner lists out ‘highly corrupt’ Telangana govt depts
Hyderabad: Former Hyderabad police commissioner CV Anand, on January 24, criticized various departments of the Telangana government for rampant corruption. In a post on X, CV Anand commented on the recent news…
- Telangana
Telangana: Huge corruption by BRS in Sitharama project, alleges Uttam
Hyderabad: Telangana Irrigation minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy and Deputy chief minister Bhatti Vikarmarka alleged that the BRS government had “misused” public funds due to which irrigation projects in many districts were…
- Bangalore
Karnataka: Lokayukta raises alarm over delayed prosecution sanctions in corruption cases
Bengaluru: The Lokayukta Registrar has raised an alarm over the prolonged delay in obtaining prosecution sanctions for officials accused of illegal wealth accumulation, corruption, and bribery in Karnataka. In a letter addressed…
- Bangalore
Investigations underway in BJP’s ‘40% commission’ cases: Siddaramaiah
Gadag: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday said his government will not be a mute spectator to corruption and will initiate action against the corrupt. He said investigations are underway in ’40…
- India
Kejriwal orders CAG audit of DJB, says corruption cannot be tolerated
New Delhi: Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday ordered a Comptroller Auditor General of India (CAG) audit in the Delhi Jal Board (DJB), saying that corruption could not be tolerated. According to…
- Middle East
Kuwait sentences ex-defence minister to seven years in prison
Kuwait’s Court of Cassation has sentenced former defense and interior minister Sheikh Khalid al-Jarrah al-Sabah to seven years in prison on charges related to misuse of money from the Army Fund. In…
- India
Congress sent Rajasthan to top in corruption, rioting: PM Modi
Jaipur: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday lambasted the Congress government in Rajasthan, alleging the party sent the state to the top in the number crimes and riots by letting anti-social elements…
- India
UPA changed alliance name to INDIA to hide history of corruption: Anurag Thakur
Shimla: BJP leader Anurag Singh Thakur on Sunday said the UPA changed its alliance name to hide its “corruption” and dismissed Congress’ claims that it register a victory at all five states…
- India
Lot of corruption happening in judiciary, says Gehlot
Jaipur: Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Wednesday alleged that corruption is growing in the judiciary. “Today, a lot of corruption is happening in the judiciary. What many lawyers take in writing,…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Case filed against Mutawalli for misappropriating madrasa funds
Hyderabad: The Moghalpura police booked a case against Syed Shah Liyaqath Hussain Razvi, Mutawalli (manager) for his alleged misappropriation of a Grant in Aid sanctioned by the state government for the construction…
