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B.R. Patil turns up for Assembly session in Belagavi

Congress MLA B.R. Patil, who had threatened to boycott the Legislative Assembly session, attended the first day of the session in Belagavi. He had written to CM Siddaramaiah seeking a probe into alleged corruption charges against him. CM invited Patil to clarify the matter, which he did in the Assembly…

The Hindu · Dec 4, 2023

Corruption trial of Israeli PM Netanyahu resumes

An emergency order from Israel’s justice minister following the events of October 7 had put the case on pause.

Al Jazeera · Dec 4, 2023

Chhattisgarh Assembly election results 2023 | BJP stuns Congress, makes a strong comeback

BJP stuns Congress in Chhattisgarh elections, wins or leads in 54 seats. PM Modi's "guarantee" of welfare schemes and anti-corruption narrative credited for win. Mahtari Vandan Yojana, cash assistance scheme for married women, a key factor. BJP's Raman Singh, Renuka Singh, O.P. Chaudhary, Vishnu Deo Sai in contention for CM…

The Hindu · Dec 3, 2023

Jagan would not have become Chief Minister had people thought about corruption seriously: Pawan Kalyan

Pawan Kalyan says Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy's rise to power in 2019 was due to lack of public concern for corruption. He believes JSP-TDP combine will come to power in 2024 as people are disillusioned with YSRCP. JSP is committed to empowering BCs and other downtrodden sections with true power.

The Hindu · Dec 2, 2023

CPI(M) resorting to appeasement politics to cover up corruption, crony politics, says Union Minister

Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar alleged CPI(M) indulged in appeasement politics & corruption. He criticised CM Vijayan's Navakerala Sadas & lack of job creation. He accused Congress & CPI(M) of welcoming Hamas, which killed 1400 people, & called them terrorists. BJP leaders present.

The Hindu · Dec 2, 2023

Only one family doing well in India, and that is Adanis: Udhayanidhi Stalin

Udhayanidhi Stalin hit back at PM Modi's allegations of nepotism in DMK, saying only Adanis were doing well in India. He highlighted TN govt's schemes benefiting crores of people & criticized CAG report on Union govt's corruption. He urged people to vote out AIADMK in 2021 & return I.N.D.I.A. to…

The Hindu · Dec 2, 2023

Improving the capability of the Indian state

There a measures that can be taken to reduce corruption and increase the chances of socially-driven individuals joining the government

The Hindu · Dec 1, 2023

Corruption in Illinois breeds voter cynicism, but what about voter apathy?

Calculating the true cost of corruption on Illinois residents is a complicated task wrapped in contradiction. A WBEZ analysis shows people may be more cynical, government more expensive, but voter interest in state elections only increased. 

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 1, 2023

Complainants wait for decades for refund of trap money in graft cases

K. Kathirmathiyon has waited 27 yrs for DVAC to refund ₹400 trap money he paid to fight corruption. Despite orders from Madras High Court, money not refunded. Complainants discouraged by long wait, may negotiate with corrupt officials instead. System & procedure for refund needs to be changed.

The Hindu · Nov 30, 2023

Landing a ‘tuna,’ lobbing an F-bomb — Burke’s famous quotes played for jurors after defense mistrial denial

U.S. District Judge Virginia Kendall denied a request for mistrial over a remark about the ‘Chicago way of doing business’ being ‘very corrupt.’ That allowed prosecutors to proceed with recordings of Burke and witness testimony.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 30, 2023