How people in Kashmir reacted to Imran Khan’s jail sentence, politics ban Khan, who was PM when Kashmir autonomy was scrapped, has been jailed for three years and barred from politics for five. Al Jazeera · Aug 9, 2023
BJP MPs hold 'Quit India' protest on Parliament premises BJP MPs demonstrate to mark Quit India Movement anniversary, call for corruption, dynasty, and appeasement-free India. PM Modi tweets tribute to greats who took part in Movement, urges India to say "Corruption Quit India, Dynasty Quit India, Appeasement Quit India". The Hindu · Aug 9, 2023
BJP launches 'quit corruption, dynasty, appeasement' campaign on Quit India Movement Day to spite INDIA bloc NEW DELHI: With Prime Minister Narendra Modi taking the lead, the BJP on Wednesday launched a massive nationwide campaign on Quit India Movement Day in a bid to puncture the opposition’s INDIA bloc. The Times of India · Aug 9, 2023
India asking corruption, dynasty, appeasement to quit India: PM Modi’s swipe at Opposition PM Modi recalls Quit India Movement, urges India to reject corruption, dynasticism and appeasement. This statement came as the ruling BJP organises events across the country on August 9 on these lines. The Hindu · Aug 9, 2023
Queensland’s corruption watchdog charges taxpayers $409,000 for consultancies on police investigating police Crime and Corruption Commission chair Bruce Barbour confirms approval was given to probe recommendation from landmark inquiry into police responses to domestic violence The Guardian - AU · Aug 9, 2023
YSRCP MLA dares Lokesh to show proof for corruption allegations YSRCP MLA warns TDP leader N. Lokesh not to criticise YSRCP, or face consequences. Refutes corruption allegations, says no proof. Criticises Lokesh for lack of respect for elders The Hindu · Aug 8, 2023
Imran Khan wants a transfer from his ‘tiny, dirty’ jail cell ISLAMABAD: Jailed former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan said he’s been kept in a jail cell meant for terrorists and is seeking a court order to be moved to upgraded facilities after his conviction in a corruption case. The Times of India · Aug 8, 2023
T.N. government seeks Governor’s nod for corruption enquiry against Madras University V-C The State government had also also submitted a copy of the report from the DVAC for the purview of the Governor. The Hindu · Aug 8, 2023
Ukraine creates database of art linked to sanctions-hit Russians Corruption agency hopes portal will ‘make it difficult for Russian oligarchs to sell such assets’ The Guardian - UK · Aug 8, 2023
Family thanks CM, Collector and highlights corruption by revenue officials at the Spandana programme Family from A.Konduru thanked CM Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy and NTR district Collector S. Dilli Rao for resolving their issue swiftly. Alleged corruption by A.Konduru mandal revenue officials. Collector ordered appointment of special officer to resolve issue, but officials ignored pleas. 138 grievances from public, 50 related to revenue. The Hindu · Aug 8, 2023
Governor’s office writes to CS to examine charges made against Agriculture Minister Amid allegations of corruption against Agriculture Minister N. Cheluvarayaswamy by department officials and a letter from Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot’s secretariat to the Chief Secretary to look into the matter, the Minister on Monday termed the letter as “fake” and sought an inquiry into it. The Hindu · Aug 7, 2023
Ramakrishna Reddy has amassed ₹1,000 crore illegally, says Nara Lokesh TDP's Lokesh alleges YSRCP's Ramakrishna Reddy & brother amassed ₹1,000 crore in illegal wealth in 4 yrs. He accused CM Jagan of failing to construct irrigation projects & warned TDP govt will hold Ramakrishna Reddy accountable for every rupee illegally earned. Lokesh also accused SP Rishanth Reddy of behaving like… The Hindu · Aug 7, 2023
Graft charges: Cheluvarayaswamy terms letter as ‘fake’ Agriculture Minister N. Cheluvarayaswamy on Monday dismissed as “fake” a letter submitted by Agriculture Department officials to Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot levelling corruption charges against him. The Hindu · Aug 7, 2023
Imran Khan’s ‘life under threat’ in jail, says Pakistan ex-PM’s party Khan was arrested and sent to jail for three years following his conviction in corruption case by a court in Islamabad. Al Jazeera · Aug 7, 2023
The Hindu · Aug 7, 2023 Disproportionate assets case | T.N. Ex-Minister C. Vijayabaskar, wife ordered to appear before Pudukottai court on Aug 29 The Principal District Court in Pudukottai has ordered former T.N. Health Minister and AIADMK sitting MLA of Viralimalai assembly constituency, C. Vijayabaskar and his wife Ramya, to appear before it on August 29, 2023, in connection with the disproportionate assets case booked against them by the Directorate of Vigilance and…
The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2023 Prison probably isn't the end of the political road for Pakistan's ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan Former Prime Minister Imran Khan of Pakistan is now an inmate at a high-security prison after being convicted of corruption and sentenced to three years
The Hindu · Aug 7, 2023 Srikalahasti MLA dares Naidu for debate over corruption charges Reddy on August 6 dared Telugu Desam Party national president N. Chandrababu Naidu for a debate over the latter’s corruption charges against him.
The Hindu · Aug 7, 2023 Protest over ‘bias’ in selection of Dalit Bandhu beneficiaries A group of Dalits on Sunday staged a protest and burnt the effigy of Chief Minister K.Chandrasekhar Rao at Ankireddypally village in Kondapaka mandal of Siddipet district, alleging corruption in the Telangana government’s Dalit Bandhu scheme.
The Conversation · Aug 6, 2023 Iraqi journalist Ghaith Abdul-Ahad watched Saddam's statue topple in 2003. His 'standout' war memoir de-centres the West Baghdad native and former architect Ghaith Abdul-Ahad traces his start as a journalist to the day Saddam Hussein’s statue was toppled in central Baghdad, on April 9 2003 – two weeks after US troops invaded the city.
The Hindu · Aug 6, 2023 Use money that you save from govt. benefits for education of your children, poor told In Belagavi, Public Works Minister Satish Jarkiholi launched the Gruha Jyoti scheme, which has enabled poor families to save ₹4,000-₹5,000 per month. He urged beneficiaries to invest in their children's education and other constructive expenditure. The State govt. estimates a monthly outgo of ₹43 crore, with 10.5 lakh registered beneficiaries.…
The Hindu · Aug 6, 2023 PM Modi says Opposition parties are doing negative politics; Kharge hits back “Inspired by Quit India Movement, entire country is now saying corruption – quit India, dynasty – quit India, appeasement – quit India,” Mr. Modi said.
The Hindu · Aug 6, 2023 VACB can register and probe corruption cases against Central govt. employees: HC Kerala HC holds VACB has authority to register crime under PC Act against Central Govt employees, no provision in PC Act or DSPE Act divesting power of state police to investigate such cases. VACB clothed with authority to investigate offences involving corruption in State, whether committed by Central or State…
Al Jazeera · Aug 6, 2023 Pakistan’s Imran Khan jailed: Is it the end of his political career? Khan’s political party is now appealing the ruling which bans the former prime minister from politics for five years.
The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2023 Racist abuse by Mississippi officers reveals a culture of misconduct, residents say Residents of the Mississippi county where a rogue group of officers carried out a racist assault say a culture of corruption and violence exists within the sheriff’s office
The Guardian - UK · Aug 5, 2023 From playboy cricketer to populist politician: how Imran Khan’s promises to Pakistan fell away He called on his team to ‘fight like tigers’ to win the World Cup. Now facing jail, does he have it in him to pull off yet another comeback?