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Corruption rampant in in wheat, paddy procurement in U.P.: Akhilesh
Akhilesh Yadav alleges large-scale corruption in paddy and wheat procurement in UP, claiming BJP officials benefited without actual purchases.
Published on May 05, 2025 05:38 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
Chandigarh: 5-year jail for CBI cop who extorted sedan from pharma firm
Threatening the officials of a Chandigarh-based pharmaceutical company of false implication in a case, the convict, Ravinder Kumar Singla, had extorted a Honda City from the firm, inviting strong rebuke from the CBI court
Published on May 04, 2025 08:26 AM IST
Aneesha Sareen Kumar, Chandigarh
SC acquits man who charged ₹2 extra on ₹10 stamp paper two decades ago
SC acquits man who charged ₹2 extra on ₹10 stamp paper two decades ago
Published on May 02, 2025 08:20 PM IST
PTI |
Ajay Devgn says there is no point in blaming officers for being corrupt
Ajay Devgn opened up on playing an honest IRS officer Amey Patnaik in Raid 2, and shared that people have a tendency to blame corruption these days.
Updated on May 01, 2025 06:38 PM IST
After 57 transfers over 33 years, senior IAS officer Khemka retires
In 2019, after being shunted to the archaeology department, Khemka took to social media to express his frustration, saying: ‘Reward for honesty is humiliation’
Published on May 01, 2025 06:14 AM IST
BJP's PC Mohan criticises ‘part-time’ governance, says corruption is full-time
BJP leader and Bengaluru MP PC Mohan highlighted corruption as the only full-time activity amid a governance vacuum in the city.
Published on Apr 29, 2025 03:16 PM IST
Akhilesh for ‘proper’ probe into Prayagraj edu directorate fire
Akhilesh Yadav questions the fire at UP Directorate of Secondary Education, alleging 5,000 files were burned, calling for an investigation into potential corruption.
Published on Apr 28, 2025 05:56 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
Deputy commissioner, IRS officer sent to custody in CBI faceless assessment scam
The CBI sought seven-day police remand for the accused, saying they were required to be confronted to unearth the larger conspiracy in the matter.
Published on Apr 26, 2025 09:55 PM IST
PTI |
Mohali SSP dismisses three cops over graft cases, absence
The dismissed police personnel include sub-inspector Harvinder Singh, assistant sub-inspector Kuldip Singh and senior constable Jasvir Singh
Published on Apr 25, 2025 10:00 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Mohali
Himachal Scholarship Scam: CBI rejects regular bail plea of DSP
While dismissing the bail plea, the court stated that as per CBI, the accused played a major role in the crime and has become a conduit to unethical demand and acceptance of bribe money by the co-accused persons
Published on Apr 25, 2025 09:06 AM IST
Aneesha Sareen Kumar, Chandigarh
Four-year jail for Chandigarh cop in 2016 graft case
The court of special CBI judge Alka Malik also imposed a fine of ₹20,000 on Raj Kumar, who was convicted under various sections of the Prevention of Corruption Act
Published on Apr 16, 2025 10:16 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Peruvian court sentences former President Humala and wife to 15 years for money laundering
Peruvian court sentences former President Humala and wife to 15 years for money laundering
Updated on Apr 15, 2025 11:05 PM IST
AP |
Ludhiana MC official held for corruption
The official spokesperson of the state VB said the arrest has been made following a complaint lodged by a contractor, a resident of Ludhiana
Published on Apr 15, 2025 05:54 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Ludhiana
CBI tapped treaty with Brussels for Mehul Choksi, twice sent team last year
After tracking Mehul Choksi, India seeks his extradition from Belgium for embezzlement and corruption; he was arrested following CBI's request.
Updated on Apr 15, 2025 08:28 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan , New Delhi
Indonesia arrests judges who cleared palm oil companies of graft charges
INDONESIA-ARRESTS/PALMOIL (UPDATE 1):UPDATE 1-Indonesia arrests judges who cleared palm oil companies of graft charges
Published on Apr 14, 2025 10:48 AM IST
Reuters |
Karnataka man's viral post reignites debate on corruption in government offices
Social media outcry follows revelation of bribes paid for property registration in Karnataka, highlighting systemic corruption.
Updated on Apr 12, 2025 12:33 PM IST
'Janaakrosha' across Karnataka proof of ‘administrative collapse’: R Ashoka
The Karnataka BJP launched its 16-day ‘Janaakrosha Yatre’ on Monday—a statewide campaign against the Congress government over rising prices.
Published on Apr 10, 2025 05:17 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Pathi Venkata Thadhagath
CM Siddaramaiah’s adviser sparks row by calling Karnataka ‘No.1 in corruption’
Facing backlash, Rayareddy attempted damage control on Wednesday. He claimed his remarks had been misinterpreted by the media.
Published on Apr 10, 2025 12:49 PM IST
Petition alleges corruption in mining lease renewal by Sidda
The petition, filed by social activist H Ramamurthy Gowda, alleges that the government extended licences to eight companies with a documented history of illegal mining
Published on Apr 10, 2025 09:32 AM IST
Arun Dev, Bengaluru
NAAC removes one-fifth of its assessors after bribery incident
NAAC removed over 1,200 assessors post-CBI bribery arrests, now re-evaluating institutions for grading discrepancies and launching new accreditation systems.
Published on Apr 10, 2025 09:16 AM IST
Sanjay Maurya, New Delhi
U.P. power body alleges corruption in privatisation process
Uttar Pradesh Vidyut Karmchari Sanyukt Sangharsh Samiti has urged CM Yogi Adityanath to intervene and annul the privatisation decision
Published on Apr 06, 2025 10:49 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
SIT to unravel nexus behind extorting money from businessmen approaching Invest UP
LUCKNOW: A three-member SIT is formed to investigate middleman Nikant Jain's alleged bribery for an IAS officer regarding a solar plant proposal.
Updated on Apr 05, 2025 09:05 PM IST
Hooda slams BJP govt for delay in Hisar airport construction
In a statement, Hooda alleged that the BJP government not only caused a historic delay in the construction of the airport approved during the Congress tenure but also committed a scam.
Published on Apr 03, 2025 06:36 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Long rope to public servants? Deletion of sections in FIR raises questions
Charges under sections 7 and 13 of the Prevention of Corruption (PC) Act, 1988, removed in the case for lack of evidence against any public servant so far, say police
Published on Apr 02, 2025 10:26 PM IST
Rohit K Singh
Curbing corruption, crime has led to investment flow into U.P: Min
Uttar Pradesh minister Asim Arun discussed good governance with students in Lucknow, highlighting its role in curbing crime and boosting investment and employment.
Updated on Apr 01, 2025 10:36 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
Raut’s book on arrest, jail term to be published soon
Raut was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on August 1, 2022, within a month of Eknath Shinde becoming the chief minister after engineering a vertical split in Shiv Sena and toppling the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government
Published on Mar 31, 2025 07:28 AM IST
Long stays in postings breed corruption, rotate officers: Par panel to govt
Long stays in postings breed corruption, rotate officers: Par panel to govt
Updated on Mar 30, 2025 01:50 PM IST
PTI |
Officers will be held accountable for power disruptions: UP Energy Minister
Officers will be held accountable for power disruptions: UP Energy Minister
Published on Mar 28, 2025 12:47 AM IST
PTI |
Bribery scandals in Greece's public sector show persistence of corruption
GREECE-CORRUPTION/ (PIX):Bribery scandals in Greece's public sector show persistence of corruption
Published on Mar 27, 2025 06:17 PM IST
Reuters |
Corruption rampant under BJP rule in UP, says Akhilesh
Akhilesh Yadav criticizes BJP's corruption and lack of development, citing internal unrest and a viral video highlighting governance issues in Uttar Pradesh.
Published on Mar 27, 2025 09:38 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Kanpur