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Rohtak naib tehsildar arrested in graft case

The case dates back to October 9, 2024, when the ACB arrested a private person identified as Sahil Kumar while taking a graft of ₹1 lakh on the behalf of Naib Tehsildar Praveen Kumar

A spokesman of the ACB said that the complainant wants to transfer a shop registered in the name of his mother. (HT File)
Published on May 04, 2025 06:08 AM IST
By, Rohtak

Mohali cop gets 5-yr jail in graft case

The complaint was filed with the Mohali unit of the Punjab Vigilance Bureau by a road and building contractor, Jarnail Singh, a resident of Sector 71, Mohali, on December 9, 2017

The complainant recorded the conversation and approached vigilance sleuths who laid a trap for Mohali head constable. (HT Photo)
Published on Apr 23, 2025 10:34 AM IST
By, Mohali

Forgery & graft case: Dismissed DSP Gursher Singh file bail plea

Sandhu claimed that the SP did not consider the fact that Mohali senior superintendent of police (SSP), a senior police officer, had already found the allegations to be false after conducting an inquiry

The former DSP also accused the superintendent of police (SP) investigation, Rupnagar, of conducting a probe to settle score with him on account of inter-department rivalry. (HT file photo)
Updated on Jan 14, 2025 08:58 AM IST
ByNikhil SharmaNikhil Sharma, Mohali

One IAS, 3 PCS officers suspended for graft

Uttar Pradesh suspended an IAS and three PCS officers for graft linked to a land measurement case involving a retired teacher in Lakhimpur Kheri.

 (For representation)
Updated on Nov 14, 2024 08:42 AM IST
By, Lucknow

Indonesia arrests former trade minister in sugar import graft case

INDONESIA-CORRUPTION/ (PIX):Indonesia arrests former trade minister in sugar import graft case

Indonesia arrests former trade minister in sugar import graft case
Updated on Oct 30, 2024 10:11 AM IST
Reuters |

1 PSPCL employee arrested, another one booked in graft case

In the first case, junior engineer (JE) Ranjit Singh, posted at Punjab State Power Corporation Ltd’s (PSPCL) Amritsar South subdivision, was caught red-handed accepting a bribe of ₹25,000 in lieu of slashing a fine. The complainant, Navdeep Singh, a resident of Amar Avenue, Ajnala Road, Amritsar, said the accused had earlier taken ₹50,000 as the first instalment, and was demanding ₹1 lakh in all.

A Punjab State Power Corporation Ltd (PSPCL) employee was caught accepting bribe in Amritsar while another one was booked for graft in Faridkot on Thursday. (HT Filw)
Updated on Sep 27, 2024 05:38 AM IST
By, Amritsar/faridkot

Former CEO of Indonesia's Pertamina jailed over Cheniere LNG contract

INDONESIA-PERTAMINA/LNG (PIX):Former CEO of Indonesia's Pertamina jailed over Cheniere LNG contract

Former CEO of Indonesia's Pertamina jailed over Cheniere LNG contract
Published on Jun 25, 2024 05:17 PM IST
Reuters |

Accused in scams to be forced to return every penny, says Modi in Delhi

PM Modi vows to return looted money by corrupt politicians to the people if re-elected. AAP accuses him of cheating, failing on pre-poll promises.

PM Narendra Modi in Delhi on Wednesday. (Vipin Kumar/HT Photo)
Updated on May 23, 2024 06:18 AM IST

ASI, SHO held for graft in Rewari

A spokesman of the ACB said the complainant, who is a resident of Gokalgarh, Rewari, was involved in the gambling and was giving ₹25,000 per month to Dutt and Kamal

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Updated on Apr 16, 2024 06:34 AM IST
By, Rohtak

Two Chandigarh cops held for graft: Sector 17 SHO sent to police lines

Inspector Rajeev Kumar was transferred to the police lines in Sector 26, Chandigarh, with immediate effect and IPS officer Akanksha Milind Tamgadke was given the charge of the station

Among the two cops arrested on Wednesday, SI Balwinder Singh is posted at the Sector 17 police station. (Shutterstock)
Updated on Apr 12, 2024 08:30 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

Malaysia King Gifts Honey to Anti-Graft Chief, Tells Him to ‘Go Catch Bees’

After two months in power, Malaysia’s King Ibrahim Iskandar drove home his point that his “honeymoon” phase of ruling was over — with a pot of the sweet, sticky substance beloved by many.

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Published on Apr 01, 2024 07:34 PM IST
Bloomberg |

Chandigarh: 33% cases pending in special CBI court listed against cops

Data from a CBI source regarding pending cases before the special CBI court reveals most of these cases are connected to cops, especially those from Chandigarh

The data shows that out of the 69 ongoing cases in the court, 23 cases involve policemen, clearly indicating that more than 33% of the pending cases are against cops. (PTI/File)
Updated on Feb 24, 2024 10:48 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

Nijjar to face off against Pal in battle for control of Chief Khalsa Diwan

With the countdown starting for the Chief Khalsa Diwan (CKD) elections, factions led by incumbent president and Amritsar South AAP MLA Dr Inderbir Singh Nijjar and retired revenue official Surinderjit Singh Pal have begun electioneering for control of the 120-year-old Sikh organisation

The Chief Khalsa Diwan (CKD) runs over 50 institutions in the fields of education, social welfare, health and religious preaching across the state. (HT Photo)
Updated on Feb 07, 2024 08:50 AM IST
By, Amritsar

CIA inspector held for graft in Haryana’s Rewari

The accused, identified as Anil Kumar, was arrested on compliant of one Sachin, who had furnished bail bonds for one of the three gamblers

“When Anil Kumar got to know that Sachin had furnished bail bonds, he sought <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>4 lakh from him and threatened him to book for gambling. He demanded money from him several times. On a complaint filed by Sachin, we arrested the accused and booked him under the Prevention of Corruption Act,” the ACB inspector added. (Getty image)
Updated on Feb 03, 2024 09:18 AM IST
By, Rohtak

Pakistan ex-PM Khan's wife back home after residence declared 'sub-jail'

Pakistan ex-PM Khan's wife back home after residence declared 'sub-jail'

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Published on Feb 01, 2024 10:46 AM IST
AFP |

Rly dy chief engineer, two others held in bribery case

Searches conducted at multiple premises of the official in Lucknow, Jaunpur and Kosi Kalan , which led to recovery of ₹52 Lakh, locker keys, electronic items and incriminating documents

Officials said it was alleged that the accused demanded bribe from the contractor of a private company for undue favour in expeditious processing of due payments. (Pic for representation)
Published on Nov 08, 2023 07:00 PM IST

2 cops get show-cause notices as Chandigarh initiates dismissal proceedings

The departmental inquiry against head constable Randeep Singh was carried out following allegations that he had taken ₹8 lakh from one Sewak Ram, on the pretext of securing a Chandigarh Police job for the latter.

A head constable and a constable, facing CBI probe for graft and indicted in other cases, were issued show-cause notices, proposing dismissal on Monday by the Chandigarh Police. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Published on Sep 26, 2023 12:49 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: CBI arrests two MC officials in graft case

The CBI also recovered ₹1 lakh from the officers. The accused were identified as Sandeep Kumar, health supervisor in the sanitary department, MC, Chandigarh, and chief sanitary inspector Chandramohan.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday arrested two officers of the Municipal Corporation, Chandigarh, for allegedly seeking graft for reinstating a sacked employee. (Representational image)
Updated on Aug 09, 2023 12:14 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

Judicial magistrate’s clerk among four held in bribery cases in Haryana

A spokesperson of the bureau said the accused have been arrested from Sonepat, Faridabad, and Jind districts

Acting on four separate complaints of graft, Haryana’s anti-corruption bureau (ACB) has arrested an assistant lineman (ALM), a reader as well as ahalmad (record keeper) posted in the office of judicial magistrate, Faridabad, and a retired kanungo for allegedly accepting bribe. (Image for representational purpose)
Updated on Apr 19, 2023 12:50 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

Another crisis for Congress

The party must resolve the Rajasthan discord between Ashok Gehlot and Sachin Pilot quickly if it wants to avoid another poll loss

The discord between Mr Gehlot and Mr Pilot is not new. The two leaders have been locked in public spats over the years, and after the 2018 win in the state elections, both pitched for the chief ministership (REUTERS)
Updated on Apr 10, 2023 09:05 PM IST
ByHT Editorial

Tackling graft in a federal system

In a polarised political atmosphere, the Central Bureau of Investigation must be seen as independent and impartial

Prime Minister Narendra Modi being presented with a memento by Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Director-General Subodh Kumar Jaiswal, New Delhi (Jitender Gupta)
Updated on Apr 04, 2023 07:53 PM IST
ByHT Editorial
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