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Now revenue officials in AAP govt’s crosshairs amid renewed anti-corruption drive in Punjab

March 09, 2025 2:23 pm

After several officials were booked over an allegedly fraudulent land deal, revenue officers had launched a strike. But following a series of suspensions and transfers, part of the Bhagwant Mann government’s larger push against corruption, the officials are now back at work

Knowledge Nugget: India’s rank in the Corruption Perceptions Index, a must-know for UPSC

February 20, 2025 11:03 am

Corruption plays a devastating role in the climate crisis — Transparency International report. In today's Knowledge Nugget, check out the key highlights of the index. Go 'Beyond the Nugget', learn about the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act of India.

Satara judge booked for demanding Rs 5 lakh bribe

December 11, 2024 7:43 pm

The case pertains to the charges of criminal breach of trust and cheating a person on the pretext of giving a government job in return for money.

Former Bank of China chairman sentenced to death for corruption

November 27, 2024 1:48 am

Liu was deprived of political rights for life, all of his personal property will be confiscated, and all his illegal gains must be recovered and turned over to the state treasury, the court sentence read, state-run Xinhua news agency reported.

China's Xi says army faces 'deep-seated' problems in anti-corruption drive

June 19, 2024 6:36 pm

Xi also vowed to "enrich the toolbox for punishing new types of corruption and hidden corruption" and to strengthen the supervision of senior cadres.

‘Arvind Kejriwal must quit’: BJP launches ‘anti-corruption’ campaign

April 08, 2024 8:45 am

As part of their protest, BJP workers on Sunday also distributed “anti-corruption” pamphlets to the public near Metro gates across the national capital.

ACB cracks down on Surat cops over two bribery allegations: Apprehends one, arrests accomplice; second official on the run

September 26, 2023 2:33 am

In a separate case, Vadodara ACB officials acted on a complaint and arrested Piyush Rai, an associate of PSI Chosla while accepting a bribe of Rs 10 lakh.

ACB nabs revenue staffer for taking bribe

January 19, 2022 10:41 am

The ACB has arrested Pravin Sukhdeo Bhagat (37), who is posted as Talathi for Saja Kurwali village in Indapur taluka.

PCMC chief directs officials, staff to disclose business interests, remove encroachments

June 27, 2021 8:12 am

PCMC chief Rajesh Patil asked officials and employees not to take part in business activities or indulge in illegal activities other than doing their civic job. "Otherwise, disciplinary action will be taken," he warned.

Two suspected bookies arrested from Delhi stadium during IPL 2021 game

May 06, 2021 7:09 am

Additional DCP (Central) Rohit Meena said the accused have been identified as Manish Kansal (38), who was posing as housekeeping staff and Krishan Garg (26), who was posing as the health worker of South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC).

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