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Raj Bhavan issues clarification on T.N. Law Minister’s letter over sanction to prosecute former AIADMK Ministers

A day after Tamil Nadu Law Minister S. Regupathy wrote to Governor R.N. Ravi seeking his sanction to prosecute certain former AIADMK Ministers who are facing corruption charges, the Raj Bhavan on July 6, issued a press release with certain clarifications.

The Hindu

HC permits Sameer Wankhede to amend plea and include Shah Rukh Khan under Prevention of Corruption Act for paying Rs 18 crore bribe

The Bombay High Court on Wednesday permitted IRS officer Sameer Wankhede, named as accused by the CBI in an extortion and bribery case related to the Cordelia cruise drugs case, to amend his petition to add additional ground that the giver of the alleged bribe should also be prosecuted.

The Times of India

T.N. Law Minister writes to Governor seeking nod for pending bills, prosecuting ex-Ministers

Tamil Nadu Law Minister S. Regupathy has written to Governor R. N. Ravi seeking his assent, without further delay, for 13 Bills and also for sanction to prosecute certain former AIADMK Ministers, who are facing corruption charges.

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Tackling vague laws, for public safety

In Bangkok's construction industry, demands for kickbacks from city authorities are nothing new. But when it was the Bangkok governor who exposed the corruption himself, change may be on the way.

Bangkok Post

BSY endorses HDK’s corruption charges against govt. and says he will join hands in the fight

Veteran BJP leader B.S. Yediyurappa on Tuesday endorsed JD(S) leader H.D. Kumaraswamy’s allegations that there is corruption in the Congress dispensation and declared that he would join hands with him in the fight against corruption.

The Hindu

Rajam mandal surveyor caught ‘taking bribe’

Officials of the Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) trapped Rajam mandal surveyor V. Chandar Rao of Vizianagaram district, while he was allegedly accepting ₹10,000 bribe from the complainant, on Monday

The Hindu

Before they joined Shinde camp, Ajit Pawar, Bhujbal, Patel and Mushrif were under ED scanner

Of the nine NCP leaders who have joined the BJP-Shiv Sena government in Maharashtra, at least four MLAs or their family members have faced investigations by the Enforcement Directorate in recent years.

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Maharashtra NCP crisis: Why PM Modi is being targetted by opposition

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is at the centre of attack by the opposition leaders over the split in Sharad Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) with nine of its MLAs led by Ajit Pawar joining the BJP-Shiv Sena (Shinde) government in Maharashtra on Sunday.

The Times of India

Pat Toomey's post-Senate jobs are renewing calls to close Washington's revolving door

WASHINGTON — A few weeks before he left the U.S. Senate in January, Pat Toomey helped block the Enablers Act, a bipartisan proposal designed to curtail corruption and money laundering.

Tribune News Service

Here are the big stories from Karnataka today

Karnataka Today newsletter: Corruption has become almost institutionalised, says Karnataka Governor, and more

The Hindu

Four priorities for Nigeria’s newly elected national assembly

Nigeria’s National Assembly – the 10th since independence – was inaugurated on 13 June 2023. It has two arms: the Senate and the House of Representatives. The 109 senators and 360 representatives were elected on 25 February 2023. Godswill Akpabio was elected Senate president and Tajudeen Abass House of Representatives…

The Conversation

Eradicating corruption entrenched in system is a major challenge: Karnataka Governor

Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot said, in the next five years, the Karnataka Government would place emphasis on a people-centric economy.

The Hindu

Tory donor accused of using bullying legal threats to suppress a report

David Davis said Mohamed Amersi ‘silenced’ Margaret Hodge, chair of parliamentary anti-corruption group

The Guardian - UK

Australia’s national anti-corruption commission receives 44 referrals on first day of operation

Nacc commissioner Paul Brereton reveals the body has already received a number of leads but not all will be investigated

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Maguire breaks silence in wake of ICAC corruption findings

Maguire has stood by his achievements in office and slammed media.

AAP

Berejiklian's former flame defends 'tenacity' in office

The one-time boyfriend of Gladys Berejiklian has issued his first public statement after the release of damning findings by the NSW corruption watchdog.

Bangkok Post

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BRS leaders hit out at Rahul Gandhi, term his charges as ‘joke’

Minister for Finance and Health T. Harish Rao said the Congress had a history of looting the country and that was why it was named ‘Scamgress’

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BJP’s washing machine has been switched on in Maharashtra, says Congress as ally NCP undergoes a split

“Clearly the BJP’s ‘washing machine’ has resumed its operations.”

The Conversation

Zondo at Your Fingertips: new book offers an accessible and condensed version of South Africa's ambitious corruption inquiry

Anti-corruption activist Paul Holden has done South Africa a great favour by summarising the work of the judicial commission that probed massive corruption under former president Jacob Zuma. No one except academics will read the commission’s 4,750 page report, but many will read Holden’s book, Zondo at your Fingertips.

AAP

PwC matter referred to federal anti-corruption watchdog

The Greens have wasted no time in putting the PwC tax leak debacle on the new anti-corruption watchdog's radar.

Liverpool Echo

What we know about Operation Aloft after significant step taken

Merseyside Police's investigation into corruption and building contracts is heavily linked to the city council

The Hindu

Supreme Court to examine if resolution professionals liable to be prosecuted as 'public servants'

Supreme Court has sought a response from the CBI on a plea against a Jharkhand HC order that a resolution professional appointed under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code is a ‘public servant’ and can be tried under the Prevention of Corruption Act

The Guardian - AU

Icac under fire: the NSW corruption commission has made some powerful enemies

Icac has brought down three premiers, including the one who set it up, and has come in for vitriolic criticism. But supporters argue its powers are necessary because of the very nature of corruption

The Conversation

The new National Anti-Corruption Commission faces high expectations – and a potential mountain of work

Australia’s new National Anti-Corruption Commission is due to begin its operations today. Already there is much talk about who and what it should investigate.

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