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In reality no political party wins or loses elections, it is we, the people, who win, if we vote right and we, the people, who lose if we vote wrong.

Coalition against corruption

People associate corruption with the direct bribes they pay to get their work done in government departments.

02 Jun 2019 6:06 AM

Congress leader Sanjay Nirupam called Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik a 'chamcha'. (Photo: File)

‘All governors are chamcha': Cong leader Sanjay Nirupam slams Satya Pal Malik

Last week, a war of words erupted between the Congress and the BJP leaders after PM Modi's 'corrupt number one' remark on Rajiv Gandhi.

11 May 2019 3:09 PM

The Ipsos’ What Worries the World Global Survey observed that worries notwithstanding, India bucks the global trend of pessimism where 22 countries out of the 28 nations covered feel their country is on the wrong track. (Representational Image)

Indians most worried about terrorism, jobs and corruption: Survey

What Worries the World is a monthly online survey of adults aged under 65 in 28 nations, including India, China, US among others.

16 Apr 2019 12:56 PM

However, even without waiting for the conclusion of the Lokayukta case, the ministry of home affairs (MHA) had compulsorily retired the 1995-batch officer in August last year.

Dilli Ka Babu: Corruption dilemma

In the past, customs authorities in India have detected a few cases of smuggling to and from China.

14 Apr 2019 12:05 AM

He was sentenced to 10 years in prison in the Avenfiled corruption case in July 2018. (File Photo)

Pakistan supreme court grants bail to former PM Nawaz Sharif for treatment

In a relief to Nawaz Sharif, Pakistan's Supreme Court on Tuesday granted bail to the jailed former prime minister for six weeks.

26 Mar 2019 4:47 PM

Security forces tried to calm hundreds of supporters outside the court in Rakhine state capital Sittwe. (Representational Photo)

Myanmar court jails Rakhine leader for 20 years on charges of treason

A Myanmar court on Tuesday sentenced a prominent ethnic Rakhine leader to 20 years in jail for treason, a verdict likely to intensify anger.

19 Mar 2019 3:01 PM

The apex court had earlier asked the government about the steps being taken to appoint the Lokpal to deal with complaints of corruption in high places, activist Hazare added. (Photo: File)

Move to appoint Lokpal comes after pressure on govt: Anna Hazare

According to reports, Justice P C Ghose's name was cleared at selection committee meet on Friday.

18 Mar 2019 11:52 AM

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday called corruption allegations a witch hunt. (File Photo)

Israel PM says corruption charges a ‘witch hunt’ to topple him

But Benjamin Netanyahu said he planned on being prime minister for a long time to come despite the allegations.

01 Mar 2019 11:16 AM

The Congress chief Rahul Gandhi in an interaction with University students in Delhi asserted that the state must pay for a large part of the education of students. There was no immediate reaction from the government. (Photo: File)

Rahul claims Modi govt refraining from accepting 'job crisis'

Gandhi said that he has already challenged Prime Minister Modi to debate with him on Rafale, corruption, job, and other issues.

23 Feb 2019 3:19 PM

Congress President Rahul Gandhi welcomes cricketer-turned-politican Kirti Azad in the party. (Photo: Twitter | @KirtiAzadMP)

Former BJP MP Kirti Azad joins Congress ahead of LS polls

According to the sources, Kirti Azad is keen to contest from his home turf Darbhanga constituency.

18 Feb 2019 2:16 PM

CBI books former Air India chief Arvind Jadhav in corruption case

CBI booked Jadhav for allegedly violating norms in appointing general manager rank officers.

23 Jan 2019 3:35 PM

Jailed former bangladesh prime minister Khaleda Zia. (Photo:File)

Fresh arrest warrant against Khaleda Zia

A Dhaka court has issued a fresh arrest warrant against jailed former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia.

21 Jan 2019 1:53 PM

The state-run China Securities Journal cited an internal company report on corruption, which said that more than 40 people at privately-held DJI had been investigated.

DJI uncovers corruption, sees $150 million loss

The company said it was investigating the cases.

19 Jan 2019 10:42 AM

The CBI officials reached the SAI headquarters at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium around 5 pm and sealed the entire premises. (Photo: File)

Sports authority director among 6 arrested by CBI in ‘corruption’ case

CBI arrested SAI Director S K Sharma, Junior Accounts Officer Harinder Prasad, Supervisor Lalit Jolly and UDC V K Sharma.

17 Jan 2019 9:14 PM

Talking about infrastructure, Prime Minister Modi said that his government in the last four years has built three bridges over the Brahmaputra river that is equivalent to the total number of bridges made in the 60-70 years since independence. (Photo: File)

Committed to end corruption, got Christian Michel to India: PM Modi

'Four years ago, nobody could even think that the biggest 'Raazdaar' in helicopter scam could be brought to India,' PM Said.

26 Dec 2018 12:58 PM

The court took all the convicted persons into custody and has fixed December 3 for hearing arguments on quantum of punishment. (Photo: File | PTI)

Ex-coal secretary HC Gupta held guilty of corruption in coal scam case

HC Gupta was Coal Secretary for two years under the Congress-led UPA government before he retired in 2008.

30 Nov 2018 11:14 AM

Nissan and Renault chairman Carlos Ghosn. (Photo: AP)

Nissan and Renault chairman Carlos Ghosn arrested over corruption: report

The Japanese automaker said earlier on Monday that Ghosn had used company money for personal use.

19 Nov 2018 4:26 PM

Delivering the Sardar Patel Memorial Lecture here, he claimed that in the past four years, the country's 'national will' has been aroused. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

India needs stable govt for next 10 yrs; weak coalitions bad: Ajit Doval

Unstable regimes are more vulnerable to fragility, corruption, local political interest taking precedence over larger interests, Doval said.

25 Oct 2018 6:49 PM

In the eight years since Afghanistan last held parliamentary elections, a resurgent Taliban have carried out near-daily attacks on security forces, seizing large swathes of the countryside and threatening major cities. (Representational Image)

Afghans set to vote despite Taliban threats, corruption

Many of those Afghans brave enough to defy the death threats hope to vote in a new generation of younger and better-educated leaders.

19 Oct 2018 2:37 PM

Naqvi made the remarks after laying the foundation stone of the first world-class educational institute for the poor, backward and minorities in Alwar. (Photo: File)

Modi removed 'termite of corruption' to ensure inclusive growth: Naqvi

The Prime Minister has worked for inclusive development despite being a 'victim of political intolerance', Naqvi said.

01 Oct 2018 1:57 PM

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