corruption
Bangladesh February Election: Key Parties and Issues Following Hasina's Removal
Dec 11, 2025 09:21 pm CST
Bangladesh prepares for its first national election since Sheikh Hasina's ousting, with the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) emerging as frontrunner while Jamaat-e-Islami seeks political revival. This comprehensive guide examines the major political contenders, their platforms, and critical issues including democratic restoration, economic recovery, diplomatic realignment, and governance reforms that will shape Bangladesh's political future.
Delhi Jal Board Consultant Removed Following Money Laundering Case Implication
Dec 10, 2025 01:08 am CST
The Delhi government has dismissed Senior Consultant Ajay Gupta from the Delhi Jal Board after learning of his involvement in an Enforcement Directorate money laundering case. The case involves alleged corruption in sewage treatment plant tenders worth Rs 17.70 crore, with 14 accused including former minister Satyendar Jain and other officials. Investigators claim tender conditions were manipulated to favor a single company, resulting in undue profits and substantial bribes.
Enforcement Directorate Files Chargesheet Against Satyendar Jain and 13 Others in Delhi Jal Board Corruption Case
Dec 09, 2025 02:54 am CST
The Enforcement Directorate has filed a chargesheet against former Delhi minister Satyendar Jain and 13 others under anti-money laundering laws, alleging corruption in Delhi Jal Board's sewage treatment plant tenders worth Rs 17.70 crore. The prosecution complaint was submitted to a Delhi court, with officials seeking action under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act against all accused.
Former IAS Officer Gets 5-Year Sentence in Rs 1.20 Crore Money Laundering Case
Dec 07, 2025 07:06 pm CST
Former IAS officer Pradeep Sharma has been sentenced to 5 years imprisonment and fined Rs 50,000 in two money laundering cases. As Kutch District Collector, he illegally allocated government land at undervalued rates, causing a Rs 1.20 crore loss. The court rejected concurrent sentencing and ordered confiscation of assets worth Rs 1.32 crore previously attached by the Enforcement Directorate.
BJP's Strategic Blueprint for West Bengal Elections: Targeting Mamata's Trinamool Congress with Multi-Pronged Approach
Nov 18, 2025 02:34 am CST
Following their Bihar victory, BJP is implementing a comprehensive strategy to challenge Mamata Banerjee's dominance in West Bengal ahead of the 2026 elections. The party is strengthening its organizational structure across 70,000 booths, deploying senior leadership, and focusing on key issues including women's safety, employment, and alleged corruption while targeting 160 assembly seats.
International Competition for Kenya's Rare Earth Minerals at Mrima Hill: Economic Opportunity vs. Community Concerns
Oct 31, 2025 04:23 pm CST
Kenya's Mrima Hill has become the focus of international attention due to its valuable rare earth deposits estimated at $62.4 billion. As nations including the US and China compete for access to these critical minerals, local Digo communities express concerns about potential displacement and environmental degradation. Meanwhile, Kenya's government implements mining reforms aimed at boosting the sector's contribution to GDP from 0.8% to 10% by 2030, balancing economic opportunity against community rights and environmental protection.
Akhilesh Yadav Labels UP CM Yogi Adityanath as "Infiltrator" from Uttarakhand, Criticizes BJP Governance
Oct 13, 2025 09:58 am CST
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has sparked controversy by calling Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath an "infiltrator" from Uttarakhand who should be sent back to his home state. Speaking on Ram Manohar Lohia's death anniversary, Yadav criticized the BJP government for fabricated statistics, corruption, caste-based discrimination, and failing to protect Dalits, while pledging to establish a PDA-led government that would follow Lohia's vision of social equality and justice.
ED Uncovers Rs 30 Crore Marriage Scheme Fraud in Madhya Pradesh: Former Official Arrested
Oct 07, 2025 10:36 pm CST
The Enforcement Directorate has conducted raids across seven locations in Madhya Pradesh, uncovering a Rs 30.18 crore fraud involving the government's Marriage Assistance Scheme. Former Janpad Panchayat CEO Shobhit Tripathi and two data entry operators allegedly fabricated documents to divert welfare funds to ineligible beneficiaries between 2019 and 2021. Authorities have seized documents and frozen financial assets worth Rs 21.7 lakh as investigations continue into this significant case of public fund misappropriation.
ED Attaches Rs 40 Crore Assets in MUDA Land Scam Investigation: Key Developments in Mysuru Corruption Case
Oct 06, 2025 05:15 pm CST
The Enforcement Directorate has attached 34 properties worth Rs 40.08 crore in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority scam investigation. Former MUDA Commissioner G.T. Dinesh Kumar allegedly accepted bribes for illegal site allocations, with total seized assets now exceeding Rs 440 crore. The investigation reveals a systematic network of corruption involving officials and real estate operators in Karnataka.
Chhattisgarh Liquor Scam: Ex Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel's Son Arrested
Sep 25, 2025 02:23 am CST
ACB/EOW on Wednesday arrested Chaitanya Baghel, son of former chief minister Bhupesh Baghel, and another accused in connection with the alleged liquor scam, officials said.