political corruption
Sandeshkhali Key Witness Survives Suspected Targeted Crash That Killed Son Amid Major Corruption Investigation
Dec 10, 2025 09:46 pm CST
A critical witness in the Sandeshkhali corruption case, Bholanath Ghosh, survived a suspicious road accident that killed his son and driver while en route to court. The incident raises questions about witness intimidation as investigations continue into former Trinamool Congress leader Sheikh Shahjahan's alleged Rs 261 crore criminal enterprise involving land grabbing, extortion, and illegal business operations in West Bengal.
Navjot Kaur Sidhu Labels Punjab Congress Chief as "Corrupt" Following Her Suspension
Dec 09, 2025 02:22 am CST
After being suspended from the Congress party, Navjot Kaur Sidhu has publicly called Punjab Congress Chief Raja Warring "insensitive, irresponsible, morally dishonest and corrupt." The suspension followed her controversial claim that it "costs Rs 500 crore to become Punjab CM," triggering a political storm with accusations of corruption flying between Congress and BJP leaders in Punjab.
Mumbai Bullion Trader Arrested in Rs 3,500-Crore Andhra Pradesh Liquor Scam Money Laundering Investigation
Dec 03, 2025 09:01 pm CST
The Special Investigation Team has arrested Mumbai bullion trader Anil Chokhara for allegedly laundering Rs 78 crore through 35 fake companies in the Rs 3,500-crore Andhra Pradesh liquor scam. His arrest establishes a direct money trail connecting the illegal proceeds to the main accused, potentially revealing high-profile political beneficiaries from the previous YSRCP government.
10 Kilograms of Gold Worth $1.3 Million Seized from Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina's Bank Lockers
Nov 26, 2025 10:56 pm CST
Bangladesh anti-corruption authorities have confiscated approximately 10kg of gold worth $1.3 million from former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's bank lockers. The seizure includes gold coins, bars, and jewelry that Hasina allegedly failed to deposit in the state treasury as required by law. This development comes amid ongoing political turmoil following Hasina's ousting and her recent death sentence by the International Crimes Tribunal.
Former Chhattisgarh CM's Son: Rs 61 Crore Assets Attached in Major Liquor Scam Investigation
Nov 14, 2025 12:35 am CST
The Enforcement Directorate has attached Rs 61.20 crore worth of assets belonging to Chaitanya Baghel, son of former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, in connection with a massive liquor scam investigation. This complex case involves allegations of money laundering through real estate investments and shell companies, with total attachments now reaching Rs 276 crore in what investigators describe as one of India's biggest state-run liquor rackets.
Maharashtra Land Controversy: Ajit Pawar's Son Under Fire for Dalit Land Deal and Stamp Duty Waiver
Nov 09, 2025 04:46 pm CST
A detailed examination of the controversial land deal involving Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar's son Parth Pawar in Maharashtra. The article explores how Amadea Holdings LLP purchased Dalit-reserved government land in Pune at a significantly reduced price and received a stamp duty waiver, leading to political backlash, BJP investigation, and eventual cancellation of the deal. The controversy has strained the NCP-BJP alliance in Maharashtra and drawn national attention to issues of land rights and political privilege.
Sharad Pawar Calls for Transparent Investigation into Grandnephew's Rs 1,800 Crore Pune Land Deal Controversy
Nov 08, 2025 08:14 pm CST
NCP chief Sharad Pawar has broken his silence on the controversial land deal involving his grandnephew Parth Pawar, calling for a complete and transparent investigation. The controversy centers around allegations that Amadea Enterprises LLP, where Parth is a partner, purchased government land in Pune worth Rs 1,800 crore for only Rs 300 crore, with questions arising about the legality of the transaction and a suspicious stamp duty waiver. Despite two cases being filed, Parth Pawar has not been named in either, fueling opposition criticism in Maharashtra's already complex political landscape.
The JP Movement: How Jayaprakash Narayan Led Bihar's Student Protests to Challenge Indira Gandhi's Government
Nov 03, 2025 01:00 pm CST
This article examines the pivotal JP Movement of the 1970s, when veteran socialist Jayaprakash Narayan emerged from retirement to lead student protests in Bihar against corruption and unemployment. The movement, which called for "Total Revolution," ultimately led to the Emergency period under Indira Gandhi and fundamentally transformed Indian politics by ending Congress party dominance in the 1977 elections.
Former French President Sarkozy Prepares for Prison Term While Maintaining Innocence in Libya Funding Case
Oct 19, 2025 06:52 pm CST
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy faces a five-year prison sentence beginning October 21 for illegal Libya campaign funding but maintains his innocence and plans to write a book during his incarceration at Paris's Sante prison. Despite the serious charges of criminal conspiracy involving Muammar Gaddafi's regime, Sarkozy remains composed, stating he will "hold his head high" and has already appealed the conviction.
YSRCP MP Mithun Reddy Released After 71 Days in Custody for Alleged Role in Andhra Pradesh Liquor Scam
Sep 29, 2025 11:09 pm CST
YSRCP Member of Parliament PV Mithun Reddy has been granted conditional bail after 71 days in custody for his alleged central role in Andhra Pradesh's multi-crore liquor scam. Investigators claim he participated in a sophisticated conspiracy to manipulate state liquor policies, resulting in monthly illegal earnings of Rs 50-60 crores through kickbacks from distilleries and suppliers since 2019.