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BJP suspends Rajasthan MLA Kailash Meghwal over comments on Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal

BJP suspends Kailash Meghwal from primary membership over corruption charges against Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal. Meghwal, 89, had called the Union Minister “corrupt number one” and alleged bribes taken. He demanded Arjun Ram Meghwal's removal from Cabinet post and threatened to contest Assembly election against BJP candidate.

The Hindu · Sep 14, 2023

Top Biden adviser was advising Madigan on #MeToo crisis while her firm was helping woman suing former speaker

A prominent communications firm that helped launch a high-profile effort to assist victims of sexual harassment, rape and assault was also a paid adviser to then Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan while he was being sued by Alaina Hampton, one of those victims.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 13, 2023

CBI registers corruption case against former Income-Tax Additional Commissioner and others

The retrieved mobile phone data revealed that Mr. Karnani had allegedly shared official information with private firms and individuals who were either directly or indirectly connected with him or with the business of family members.

The Hindu · Sep 13, 2023

Russian spaceport visited by Kim has troubled history blighted by corruption and construction delays

The Russian space launch facility where President Vladimir Putin has hosted North Korean leader Kim Jong Un reflects an ambitious attempt by Moscow to burnish its scientific glory that faded after the Soviet collapse

The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2023

Sanatana Dharma row | BJP raking up issue to divert attention from its failures and corruption: T.N. CM Stalin

TN CM Stalin endorses DK president Veeramani's view that BJP is diverting attention from its failures and corruption by raking up Sanatana Dharma issue. He urges DMK and alliance to focus on exposing BJP's corruption, fascism and authoritarianism to ensure their defeat in LS polls and save India's democracy.

The Hindu · Sep 13, 2023

Probe and probity: On the evolution of A.P. State Skill Development Corporation scam case

The Hindu Editorial | As the case involving N. Chandrababu Naidu shows, if investigating agencies are to tackle the problem of corruption in governance, they must not be seen to be doing the bidding of the party in power

The Hindu · Sep 12, 2023

McCarthy endorses impeachment inquiry into Joe Biden

‘These are allegations of abuse of power, obstruction and corruption,’ House speaker claims

The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2023

Govt., Opposition lock horns over AI cameras

UDF accused govt of awarding AI traffic cameras contract to Keltron in annuity mode. Transport Minister Antony Raju said the agreement was a “total package” & Keltron quoted lowest rate. Leader of Opposition V.D. Satheesan said Opp. not faulting project but corruption. Industries Minister P. Rajeeve said Keltron made State…

The Hindu · Sep 12, 2023

Sumesh Achuthan seeks probe into Moolathara regulator reconstruction

Moolathara regulator is used as a dam for distribution of the water coming from Parambikulam-Aliyar projects.

The Hindu · Sep 12, 2023

KPCC claims large-scale shift of disenchanted LDF votes to UDF in Puthuppally

KPCC sees UDF win in 2024 LS polls, cites “tectonic shift” in LDF votes to UDF in Puthuppally byelection. KPCC believes Pinarayi Vijayan’s “disdainful silence” on corruption scandals, “contempt” for rule of law, and “relatives in corrupt deals” turned off LDF voters. UDF to focus on Karuvannur cooperative bank corruption,…

The Hindu · Sep 12, 2023