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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.

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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…

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

Mistrial in Burke case? Judge to rule on defense objection to ‘very corrupt’ remark during corruption trial

When Assistant U.S. Attorney Diane MacArthur explained that she did not expect Amtrak executive Ray Lang to make the comment, U.S. District Judge Virginia Kendall quickly asked, ‘What were you expecting him to say?’

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BJP will win all 28 seats in Karnataka to ensure one more term for Modi, says Vijayendra

BJP State Pres. B.Y. Vijayendra has vowed to win all 28 seats in Karnataka to ensure PM Modi's 3rd term. He has the support of senior leaders & workers, & has resolved to not rest until the mission is accomplished. He has also criticized the Congress govt. for rampant corruption.

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Pakistan acquits ex-Premier Nawaz Sharif in a graft case. He's now closer to running in elections

A Pakistani court has acquitted former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in a graft case, removing a major obstacle for him to run in parliamentary elections in February

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Ghana wants to restrict imports on 22 products – an economist explains how, why and what else must be done

Ghana’s Ministry of Trade and Industry has tabled in parliament a proposed ban or restrictions on imports of certain goods, including rice, sugar, poultry, fruit juices and animal intestines (tripe). The proposed legislation empowers the trade minister to issue licences to potential importers of goods. Critics of the policy say…

The Conversation

Corruption case reopened against Argentina's Vice President Fernández, adding to her legal woes

A federal appeals court in Argentina has reopened a money laundering investigation into Vice President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner

The Independent UK

FBI agent tells how morning visit led to ex-Ald. Danny Solis wearing a wire on longtime colleague Ed Burke

Special Agent Ryan McDonald’s testimony came nearly five years to the day after the FBI raided former Ald. Edward M. Burke’s offices on Nov. 29, 2018.

Chicago Sun-Times

I will quit if corruption charge is proved, says B.R. Patil

MLA B.R. Patil has written to CM Siddaramaiah seeking probe into corruption charge before winter session of Legislature. Patil claims he gave contract to KRIDL to avoid delay due to elections. He protested when Revenue Minister Byre Gowda questioned him. Patil appeals to CM to conduct inquiry and make him…

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Contractors submit documents linked with their ‘40% commission’ charge to Nagamohan Das Commission

Commission probing alleged 40% commission in public works during BJP rule receives documents from Contractors' Association. Documents running 600 pages, more to come. Documents show tender irregularities, bill payment violations, and irregularities in payment release. Documents also against officials for corruption. Association and individual contractors approach commission with documents.

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News Analysis | High voltage Telangana poll campaign with twists and turns, Karnataka rule dominates issues

High-stakes Telangana elections saw parties take potshots at each other, with corruption and family rule dominating the campaign. Top leaders of Congress and BJP, including Rahul Gandhi and PM Modi, campaigned vigorously. BRS chief KCR addressed 96 rallies, while Congress promised six guarantees and BJP focussed on Centre's welfare schemes.

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Corruption seeped into every corner of the BRS government: Priyanka Gandhi

Priyanka Gandhi alleges corruption in BRS govt, says Telangana people must choose between corrupt govt & one that works for them. BJP & BRS accused of exploiting State's resources. Owaisi targets Rahul instead of Modi. Vote for martyrs' sacrifices, she urges.

Evening Standard

OPINION - Endgame by Omid Scobie review: An absolute turkey, an embarrassment to Harry and Meghan, and Scobie can't write for nuts

Is this it? Seriously? Omid Scobie’s Endgame promises to show us the dark side of the royals, to sacrifice the insider status which you can only get “by continuing to ignore the ongoing constitutional corruption in the Palace’s inner sanctum”. “In the past I, like others, have held back on…

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Manhattan district attorney moves to exonerate two men convicted of murder

Wayne Gardine and Jabar Walker were found guilty of murders in the 1990s near Harlem police precinct known for corruption

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HC says no to an anti-corruption organisation wanting to intervene in suo motu revision against Ponmudy’s acquittal

Justice G. Jayachandran of Madras High Court on Monday refused to permit an anti-corruption organisation from intervening in a suo motu revision taken up by the court against the acquittal of Higher Education Minister K. Ponmudy from a disproportionate assets case

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Report urges Centre to address inequality, corruption

Report card on Modi govt: Slow response to inequality, attacks on democracy, lack of transparent governance. Report highlights reduced parliamentary sittings, limited access to data, rising communalism, attacks on journalists, citizens charged under draconian laws, inequality, rising multidimensional poverty, corruption & irregularities in govt.

The Conversation

In Gaza, a photo of Israeli soldier raising a pride flag 'in the name of love' goes viral, 'pinkwashing' a war

Waging war in the name of love is as old as the myths from ancient Greece, considered to be the birthplace of western civilization. The legend is that their army sent a thousand ships to liberate Helen of Troy all “for love.”

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If BJP, BRS were not friends, ED and CBI would have been after KCR, says Rahul Gandhi

He charged the Chief Minister with taking away the lands of the poor using the Dharani portal, and said MLAs were looting money from all sources and commissions from Dalit Bandhu.

The Guardian - UK

NCA questions Matt Hancock and Michael Gove in PPE Medpro inquiry

Witness interviews conducted as part of corruption investigation into company linked to Tory peer Michelle Mone

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CBI traps administrative officer of National Institute of Unani Medicine on charge of accepting bribe

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Sunday arrested an administrative officer of the National Institute of Unani Medicine, Bengaluru, under the Prevention of Corruption Act for allegedly accepting a bribe of ₹50,000 for an official favour

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‘Modi gaari’ guarantee means the corrupt will be sent to jail, says PM Modi

PM Modi gives "Modi guarantee" that those involved in corruption deals like Delhi liquor scam won't escape jail. He attacked CM KCR and his family for joining hands with a corrupt party in Delhi. He asked people to choose between Congress and BRS and warned them not to.

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