Former SC judge AM Khanwilkar sworn in as Lokpal chairperson

Former Supreme Court judge Ajay Manikrao Khanwilkar was administered the oath of office as the chairperson of the anti-corruption ombudsman Lokpal by President Droupadi Murmu in New Delhi on......

Zero prosecution, Lokpal's performance far from satisfactory: Parl panel

Anti-corruption ombudsman Lokpal has not prosecuted a single person accused of graft to date and its performance seems to be far from satisfactory, a Parliamentary panel has said and asked it to......

SC's big order: LoP, CJI to have a role in CEC appointment

In a far-reaching verdict, the Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner and the election commissioners will be done by the President on the......

Maha passes Lokayukta Bill; brings CM, ministers under anti-corruption ambit

The Maharashtra legislative assembly on Wednesday passed the Lokayukta Bill 2022, which brings the chief minister and the council of ministers under the ambit of the anti-corruption ombudsman.......

Public servant tag worries NGO sector workers

Many claim they fear witch hunts for disagreeing with those in power.  Nawshir Mirza, an independent director on the Tata Power board, is planning to sever his association with not-for-profit......

Shabana: Why Indian actors can't speak out like Meryl

'A pact was made between the government and 12 producers that I would be restrained from speaking on the Babri Masjid issue.''After Meryl spoke out she got the wholehearted support of the entire......

Review: Anna fails to inspire

Actor-director Shashank Udapurkar's biopic Anna, is a sad linear sketch of the man who brought the Delhi establishment on its knees, feels Prasanna D Zore.  Kisan Baburao Hazare, aka Anna......