News for 'Anti-Corruption'

Ajit Pawar back as deputy CM for 3rd time in 4 yrs

Ajit Pawar back as deputy CM for 3rd time in 4 yrs

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

Pawar, who was also the deputy CM in the previous Uddhav Thackeray-led Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government, which was in power from November 2019 to June 2022, enjoys the image of a grassroot leader and an able administrator.

ICC bans Indian owner of T10 franchise for corruption

ICC bans Indian owner of T10 franchise for corruption

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

Article 2.4.7, under which Agarwal was charged, deals with "...concealing, tampering with or destroying any documentation or other information" which is relevant to an ongoing investigation."

Addressing India's concerns over Khalistani elements' activities: UK minister

Addressing India's concerns over Khalistani elements' activities: UK minister

Rediff.com13 Aug 2023

The senior minister said the British government is addressing India's concerns over activities of pro-Khalistani elements and that any attempt to radicalise people in the UK will be dealt with by the law-enforcing authorities.

Anti-corruption mood worked in Goa but not in UP: Hegde

Anti-corruption mood worked in Goa but not in UP: Hegde

Rediff.com7 Mar 2012

Key Team Anna member Justice N Santosh Hegde admitted on Wednesday that corruption and governance issues did not determine the outcome of Uttar Pradesh elections but said the anti-graft sentiment certainly worked in Goa.

How ICC plans to prevent fixing at 2019 World Cup

How ICC plans to prevent fixing at 2019 World Cup

Rediff.com14 May 2019

Tll the 10 participating teams at the upcoming 2019 World Cup will have a dedicated anti-corruption officer attached with it to deliver a corruption-free tournament

Bio-secure bubble makes IPL 2020 corruption free?

Bio-secure bubble makes IPL 2020 corruption free?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

Even though the Indian Premier League will be played in a bio-secure bubble, Ajit Singh, head of BCCI Anti-Corruption Unit says players could be approached for corrupt practices through social media.

Imran produced before court amid heavy security, party leaders stopped

Imran produced before court amid heavy security, party leaders stopped

Rediff.com10 May 2023

Pakistan's anti-corruption watchdog on Wednesday sought a 14-day physical remand of former prime minister Imran Khan as he was produced before a special court inside a high security police facility in Islamabad for the hearing in a corruption case in which he has been arrested.

AAP MLA's brother-in-law held over bribe for poll ticket

AAP MLA's brother-in-law held over bribe for poll ticket

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

The incident came to light on Monday after a Gopal Khari, who stated that he is associated with the AAP as an active worker since 2014, approached the ACB with the complaint, according to an official statement on Wednesday.

Pak HC summons top officials over Imran Khan's arrest; reserves judgment

Pak HC summons top officials over Imran Khan's arrest; reserves judgment

Rediff.com9 May 2023

After hearing the case, the chief justice reserved the judgment without giving a date for its announcement.

ICC suspends UAE cricketers on match-fixing charges

ICC suspends UAE cricketers on match-fixing charges

Rediff.com13 Sep 2020

The Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) had suspended opener Ashfaq during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Qualifier in October last year but no formal charges were laid as it waited for investigations to get over.

Stalin's Latest Headache

Stalin's Latest Headache

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

CM Stalin has a procedural problem. Nominating new ministers would entail his having to seek formal permission from governor R N Ravi. Stalin does not want to interact with the person of this governor, as far as possible, predicts N Sathiya Moorthy.

Lokpal goes without regular head as Justice Ghose completes term

Lokpal goes without regular head as Justice Ghose completes term

Rediff.com27 May 2022

An official said Justice Pradip Kumar Mohanty, a judicial member of Lokpal, has been given additional charge of the post of chairperson.

BJP demands removal of DCW chief after court order over illegal appointments

BJP demands removal of DCW chief after court order over illegal appointments

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

In a letter to Saxena, the BJP's West Delhi MP Parvesh Verma demanded Maliwal's removal from her position.

Afghan cricketer Shafaq gets six-year ban for corruption

Afghan cricketer Shafaq gets six-year ban for corruption

Rediff.com10 May 2020

The 30-year-old Shafaq, who made his Afghanistan debut in 2009 and has played 24 one-day internationals and 46 Twenty20 internationals, will be banned from all forms of cricket.

Kejriwal takes dig at BJP over govt formation in 4 states

Kejriwal takes dig at BJP over govt formation in 4 states

Rediff.com20 Mar 2022

Kejriwal urged all AAP MLAs in Punjab to work with dedication and honesty, saying people have reposed their faith and now it is our responsibility to deliver goods.

Why national selector was removed from Bengal dressing room

Why national selector was removed from Bengal dressing room

Rediff.com26 Dec 2019

BCCI anti-corruption official Soumen Karmakar asked Gandhi to leave the dressing room after former captain Manoj Tiwary cited anti-corruption protocol

'If Kejriwal is arrested...'

'If Kejriwal is arrested...'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

'It could backfire on the BJP and boost the Opposition parties.'

Govt nod to prosecute 4 former, serving naval officers for submarine graft

Govt nod to prosecute 4 former, serving naval officers for submarine graft

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

After more than a year, the government has finally given the sanction to prosecute the four accused figuring in the CBI chargesheets, which means that the trial in the case is likely to begin soon, they added.

Akmal refuses to reveal details of meetings with bookies

Akmal refuses to reveal details of meetings with bookies

Rediff.com10 May 2020

Akmal was provisionally suspended on the eve of the Pakistan Super League. He was charged with two breaches of Article 2.4.4 of the PCB Anti-Corruption Code in two unrelated incidents on March 17.

HC reopens disproportionate wealth case against OPS, slams lower courts

HC reopens disproportionate wealth case against OPS, slams lower courts

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

The Madras high court on Thursday ordered issuing notice to deposed All Indi Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leader and former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Paneerselvam and his relatives on a criminal revision case initiated on its own, relating to their discharge in a disproportionate wealth case by a trial court in 2012.

BJP releases 'sting' to claim AAP selling MCD poll tickets

BJP releases 'sting' to claim AAP selling MCD poll tickets

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

The BJP released a sting video shot purportedly by a former AAP volunteer from north west Delhi's Rohini to allege the AAP sold tickets for Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) polls.

SC sets aside HC order for CBI probe in graft case against Palaniswami

SC sets aside HC order for CBI probe in graft case against Palaniswami

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

The Supreme Court on Wednesday set aside a Madras high court order of a CBI probe into allegations of corruption against then chief minister and AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami in awarding contracts in the state highways department.

CBI begins questioning Manish Sisodia in excise policy case

CBI begins questioning Manish Sisodia in excise policy case

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

Sisodia went to his party office in the morning from where he proceeded to Rajghat. A large number of his supporters gathered outside his residence ahead of his questioning.

Pak HC upholds Imran Khan's arrest, says all legal formalities fulfilled

Pak HC upholds Imran Khan's arrest, says all legal formalities fulfilled

Rediff.com10 May 2023

The court issued its reserved ruling, upsetting the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), which claimed the arrest was illegal and that the IHC would rule in favour of party chief Imran Khan.

Sisodia, Satyendar resign as ministers, portfolios go to Gahlot, Anand

Sisodia, Satyendar resign as ministers, portfolios go to Gahlot, Anand

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

Delhi ministers Manish Sisodia and Satyendar Jain on Tuesday resigned from the Cabinet, amid corruption allegations against them.

SC stays Karnataka HC's directions in bribery case, doesn't expunge remarks

SC stays Karnataka HC's directions in bribery case, doesn't expunge remarks

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

SC stays Karnataka HC's directions in bribery case

Delhi cops nab AAP leader Amanatullah's aide from Telangana under Arms Act

Delhi cops nab AAP leader Amanatullah's aide from Telangana under Arms Act

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

Kaushar Imam Siddique alias Laddan, 47, a resident of Jogabai Extension, was wanted in a case of Arms Act registered against him after a country-made pistol and three live rounds were found in his premises, they said.

2 TMC workers killed in blast in Bengal; Oppn says infighting cause of murders

2 TMC workers killed in blast in Bengal; Oppn says infighting cause of murders

Rediff.com5 Feb 2023

While the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress alleged that the killings were a fallout of the TMC's infighting, the ruling party pointed fingers at the grand old party of India.

Imran Khan, wife barred from leaving Pakistan

Imran Khan, wife barred from leaving Pakistan

Rediff.com25 May 2023

Citing sources within the Federal Investigation Authority (FIA), the Geo News reported that the names of the PTI leaders and its party chief have been added for their involvement in the May 9 violence and desecration of martyrs' monuments.

Take your appeal to ECB if you want to resume playing cricket: PCB to Kaneria

Take your appeal to ECB if you want to resume playing cricket: PCB to Kaneria

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

Kaneria after denying his involvement in spot-fixing and pleading his innocence finally admitted in late 2018 to a foreign television network he was guilty.

Excise, CM house files could be destroyed, alleges officer removed by Kejriwal

Excise, CM house files could be destroyed, alleges officer removed by Kejriwal

Rediff.com17 May 2023

Rajshekhar detailed his complaints in a report to the lieutenant governor's office, joint secretary in the Ministry of Home Affairs and the additional commissioner of police of Delhi's anti-corruption branch.

'Short-staffed' Lokpal in search of consultant

'Short-staffed' Lokpal in search of consultant

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

Applications have been invited from eligible retired officials (deputy secretary level/deputy registrar level) for filling up of the post of a consultant in the office of Lokpal, the official said.

Vinicius reports eight complaint over racist abuse in LaLiga

Vinicius reports eight complaint over racist abuse in LaLiga

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

UEFA opens investigation into Barca payments to ex-refereeing official

Plea for review of order will not be allowed: Lokpal

Plea for review of order will not be allowed: Lokpal

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

"It is mentioned that there is no provision in the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 for appeal, review or reconsideration of an order passed by a bench of the Lokpal of India. It is hereby informed to all concerned that no appeal or request for review/reconsideration of an order will be entertained by the Lokpal of India," the Lokpal said in a notice.

China's Xi set to get 3rd term as president at Communist Party meet

China's Xi set to get 3rd term as president at Communist Party meet

Rediff.com15 Oct 2022

Except for Xi, 69, all top officials including the number two leader, Premier Li Keqiang will be replaced in the massive reshuffle to follow in the days to come, which included a new foreign minister replacing the incumbent Wang Yi.

Wasn't involved in any match-fixing: Heath Streak

Wasn't involved in any match-fixing: Heath Streak

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

Under the provisions of the Code, Streak chose to admit the charges and agreed with the sanction with the ICC in lieu of an Anti-Corruption Tribunal hearing. He will be free to resume his involvement in the game on March 28, 2029.

Who will get the coveted CBI chief's job?

Who will get the coveted CBI chief's job?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

Delhi's power circles can expect a surprise when a not-so-known officer is appointed to head the CBI.

L-G yet to clear Kejriwal's Singapore visit even after 2 weeks: Sources

L-G yet to clear Kejriwal's Singapore visit even after 2 weeks: Sources

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

This is likely to trigger a fresh round of tussle between the L-G office and the Arvind Kejriwal dispensation. There was no immediate reaction from the L-G office on the matter.

Meet the man tasked with checking match-fixing in Indian cricket

Meet the man tasked with checking match-fixing in Indian cricket

Rediff.com31 Mar 2018

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Saturday appointed former Rajasthan DGP as the Head of its Anti-Corruption Unit, replacing former Delhi Police Commissioner Neeraj Kumar.

AltNews' Pratik-Zubair, Harsh Mander on Nobel Peace Prize shortlist

AltNews' Pratik-Zubair, Harsh Mander on Nobel Peace Prize shortlist

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

Co-founders of fact-checking website AltNews Pratik Sinha and Mohammed Zubair and Indian author Harsh Mander are among the favourites to win this year's Nobel Peace Prize, according to shortlists released ahead of the announcement.