News for 'anti-corruption'

Trump Order May Delay Adani Case

Trump Order May Delay Adani Case

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

'While the current pause offers temporary reprieve and alleviates any immediate legal pressure, the long-term implications remain uncertain.'

5 French tennis players banned for match-fixing

5 French tennis players banned for match-fixing

Rediff.com5 Apr 2025

Yannick Thivant, Thomas Brechemier, Gabriel Petit, Thomas Setodji and Hugo Daubias are the players sanctioned, with the punishments linked to a criminal case heard in 2023 involving a match-fixing group in Belgium, the ITIA said.

'AAP drowned due to liquor policy'

'AAP drowned due to liquor policy'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

'AAP lost as it failed to understand the need to serve people selflessly and took the wrong path. Money took the front seat which dented AAP's image, leading to its defeat'

4-week reprieve for Buch: HC stays FIR against ex Sebi chief

4-week reprieve for Buch: HC stays FIR against ex Sebi chief

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

The Bombay High Court on Tuesday stayed for four weeks a special court's order directing FIR against ex-Sebi chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch and five other officials for alleged stock market fraud and regulatory violations, noting the order was passed mechanically.

Umar Akmal charged under PCB Anti-Corruption Code

Umar Akmal charged under PCB Anti-Corruption Code

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

Controversial Pakistan batsman Umar Akmal was charged on Friday for two separate breaches of the Pakistan Cricket Board's Anti-Corruption Code. He was charged for failing to disclose corrupt approaches to the PCB Vigilance and Security Department (without unnecessary delay).

Match-fixing scandal hits Sri Lanka T10

Match-fixing scandal hits Sri Lanka T10

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

Prem Thakkur, the Indian owner of Lanka T10 Super League team Galle Marvels, has been arrested by police here on match-fixing charges

Air India fires trainer pilot, grounds 10 others trained by him

Air India fires trainer pilot, grounds 10 others trained by him

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

Air India has terminated the services of a trainer pilot for lapses during simulator training. Ten pilots who underwent training under the trainer pilot have been removed from flying duties pending investigation. The action follows a whistleblower complaint alleging that the trainer pilot failed to properly discharge his duties. Air India conducted a detailed probe and corroborated the allegations. The airline voluntarily reported the matter to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and commended the whistleblower for coming forward.

Jayasuriya handed two-year ban under anti-corruption code

Jayasuriya handed two-year ban under anti-corruption code

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

Sanath Jayasuriya has been banned from all cricket for two years after admitting breaching two counts of the ICC Anti-Corruption Code.

Don't spare corrupt: Modi to CVC and anti-corruption agencies

Don't spare corrupt: Modi to CVC and anti-corruption agencies

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

He said the country needs to have "zero tolerance" for corruption in the administrative ecosystem and this would work for the idea of a developed India.

ICC slaps one year ban from all formats on Lankan cricketer

ICC slaps one year ban from all formats on Lankan cricketer

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

The ICC has banned Sri Lanka player Praveen Jayawickrama from all cricket for one year, of which six months are suspended, after he admitted breaching the ICC Anti-Corruption Code, parent body said in a press release on Wednesday

Drama ahead of Delhi counting as ACB notice to Kejriwal over poaching claim

Drama ahead of Delhi counting as ACB notice to Kejriwal over poaching claim

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

An Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) team visited AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal's residence in New Delhi following allegations of the BJP attempting to poach AAP candidates ahead of the Delhi election results. AAP leaders, however, refused to allow the ACB officials to meet Kejriwal, accusing them of acting under the BJP's influence. The situation turned tense as the ACB officials were unclear about their purpose and did not have a warrant or mandate for investigation.

Walmart tightens anti-corruption practices in India

Walmart tightens anti-corruption practices in India

Rediff.com13 Jun 2012

US-based Walmart Stores Inc on Wednesday said it is tightening anti-corruption practices in India, amidst reports of US lawmakers asking the retail giant to review its operations in the country along with those in four other nations.

Cricket Australia launch anti-corruption unit

Cricket Australia launch anti-corruption unit

Rediff.com16 Nov 2011

Australia has formed an anti-corruption watchdog to monitor its domestic competitions in the wake of a London court's decision to jail three Pakistan cricketers for their roles in a spot-fixing scandal.

Bangladesh court issues arrest warrants against Hasina, son in land case

Bangladesh court issues arrest warrants against Hasina, son in land case

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

A court in Bangladesh has issued fresh arrest warrants against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, her son Sajeeb Wajed, and 16 others in two cases related to alleged irregularities in allocating residential plots on the outskirts of the capital. The warrants were issued based on chargesheets filed by the Anti Corruption Commission (ACC), which alleges that Hasina and her family members illegally acquired plots in Purbachal New Town by abusing state power. The court has ordered police to submit a report by April 29 on the progress of executing the warrants. This is the latest in a series of legal actions against Hasina and her family members since her Awami League regime was toppled last year in a student-led mass uprising.

Bangladesh court freezes 31 bank accounts linked to Hasina, kin

Bangladesh court freezes 31 bank accounts linked to Hasina, kin

Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

A Dhaka court has ordered the freezing of 31 bank accounts linked to ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, her family members and their associates over corruption allegations. The accounts, holding a total of Tk 394.6 crore (INR 281.2 crore approximately), belong to Hasina, her son Sajeeb Wazed Joy, daughter Saima Wazed Putul, sister Sheikh Rehana, nephew Radwan Mujib Siddiq Bobby and their related organizations. The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) claims Hasina and others are trying to transfer the money from these accounts, prompting the court to issue the freezing order.

'Tennis is broken': Djokovic-backed PTPA sues ATP, WTA

'Tennis is broken': Djokovic-backed PTPA sues ATP, WTA

Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

'We have exhausted all options for reform through dialogue, and the governing bodies have left us no choice but to seek accountability through the courts.'

Walmart penalised for violating US anti-corruption norms in India

Walmart penalised for violating US anti-corruption norms in India

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

Walmart agreed to pay more than $ 144 million to settle US Security and Exchange Commission's charges and approximately $ 138 million to resolve parallel criminal charges by the Department of Justice for a combined total of more than $ 282 million.

Hattrick for AAP or comeback for BJP? Delhi counting today

Hattrick for AAP or comeback for BJP? Delhi counting today

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

Several exit polls have given the BJP an edge over the AAP, which has been ruling in Delhi since 2015.

US expert on anti-corruption drive

US expert on anti-corruption drive

Rediff.com3 Oct 2007

The US loses around $1 to 1.6 trillion annually due to corruption at the public services and private enterprises, estimated David M Luna, director, Anti-corruption & Governance Initiatives.

How Modi's anti-corruption drive has helped

How Modi's anti-corruption drive has helped

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

Rapid rise in disposal of corruption cases against govt employees has helped

Converting anti-corruption movement into political party was wrong: Phoolka

Converting anti-corruption movement into political party was wrong: Phoolka

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

"We should raise a movement like Anna Hazare. Many who have left AAP and others including lawyers, doctors need to unite to form an organisation parallel to political parties," he said, adding, "We will form a big organisation within six months."

President nod for FIR against Sisodia, Jain in Rs 2,000-cr classroom scam

President nod for FIR against Sisodia, Jain in Rs 2,000-cr classroom scam

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

President Droupadi Murmu has approved the registration of an FIR against AAP leaders Manish Sisodia and Satyendar Jain in an alleged scam of Rs 2,000 crore in the construction of classrooms in Delhi government schools. The alleged scam involves the construction of around 12,748 classrooms at an inflated cost, according to a report by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) of the Delhi government. The ACB report alleged that the classrooms were constructed at a rate of Rs 8,800 per square feet, whereas the average construction cost was around Rs 1,500 per square feet. The President's approval came under Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act.

No respite for Shakib

No respite for Shakib

Rediff.com12 Jan 2025

Shakib's bowling suspension by ECB to continue

Sawani to head BCCI's new anti-corruption unit

Sawani to head BCCI's new anti-corruption unit

Rediff.com14 May 2012

Ravi Sawani, the former head of the ICC's Anti-corruption and Security Unit (ACSU), has been roped in by the Board of Control for Cricket in India to head its new domestic anti-corruption agency.

Cop replaces bribe notes in court, blames rats, booked

Cop replaces bribe notes in court, blames rats, booked

Rediff.com5 Jan 2025

A head constable has been booked for changing bribe notes in court claiming the original ones were nibbled by rats at the police station where they were stored, officials said on Sunday.

ICC anti-corruption unit not working: Watson

ICC anti-corruption unit not working: Watson

Rediff.com1 Sep 2010

Australian all-rounder Shane Watson on Wednesday blamed the International Cricket Council for the 'spot-fixing' scandal that has rocked the game, saying the world body's anti-corruption unit is "not really working".

BJP's anti-corruption crusader on NCP ministers: No comments

BJP's anti-corruption crusader on NCP ministers: No comments

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Kirit Somaiya, who was vocal about allegations of corruption against many Nationalist Congress Party leaders, including the recently inducted ministers Ajit Pawar, Chhagan Bhujbal, Sunil Tatkare and Hasan Mushrif, on Tuesday refrained from commenting against them.

Mann govt to launch anti-corruption helpline on Bhagat Singh martyrdom day

Mann govt to launch anti-corruption helpline on Bhagat Singh martyrdom day

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday announced that his government will launch an anti-corruption helpline number on March 23 that will allow people to upload videos of corrupt officials asking for a bribe or indulging in other malpractices.

Five tennis players suspended by ITIA for match-fixing

Five tennis players suspended by ITIA for match-fixing

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

The sanctions are linked to a criminal case heard in 2023 involving a match-fixing syndicate in Belgium over which Bulgarian official Stefan Milanov and French player Leny Mitjana were suspended earlier this year.

China jails prominent anti-corruption activist

China jails prominent anti-corruption activist

Rediff.com26 Jan 2014

A Chinese court on Sunday sentenced leading anti-corruption activist to four years in jail for his role during the transparency campaign, escalating a crackdown on his movement, drawing international criticism.

T20 WC: Uganda player approached for fixing?

T20 WC: Uganda player approached for fixing?

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

a former Kenya pacer tried to contact a Ugandan team member multiple times from different numbers during the T20 World Cup.

Naidu supports Ramdev's anti-corruption movement

Naidu supports Ramdev's anti-corruption movement

Rediff.com11 Jun 2012

Yoga guru Ramdev met Telugu Desam Party president N Chandrababu Naidu in Hyderabad on Monday morning to drum up support for his anti-corruption movement.

SC to examine Lokpal's jurisdiction over HC judges

SC to examine Lokpal's jurisdiction over HC judges

Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

The Supreme Court of India will examine the jurisdiction of the Lokpal, India's anti-corruption ombudsman, in entertaining complaints against sitting high court judges. The court is considering a suo motu proceeding initiated over the Lokpal's January 27 order on the issue. The case involves two complaints filed against a sitting additional judge of a high court, alleging that he influenced a judge of the subordinate judiciary and a judge of the same high court set to deal with a suit filed against the complainant by a private company.

Keep the faith, say Delhi's anti-corruption officers

Keep the faith, say Delhi's anti-corruption officers

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

With anti-corruption phone calls tapering and political capital eroding, the Aam Aadmi Party government needs the Anti-Corruption Branch to deliver on promises of a corruption-free Delhi. Upasna Pandey reports.

Former AAP minister Satyendar Jain booked in CCTV project

Former AAP minister Satyendar Jain booked in CCTV project

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

The Delhi government's Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) has registered a case against former PWD minister and senior AAP leader Satyendar Jain over alleged corruption in a Rs 571-crore CCTV project. According to the ACB, Jain allegedly accepted a bribe of Rs 7 crore to waive the liquidated damages penalty of Rs 16 crore imposed on Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL). The project, which was executed when he was a PWD minister in the previous Arvind Kejriwal government, was related to the installation of 1.4 lakh CCTV cameras across all 70 assembly constituencies.

Keeping anti-corruption movement free of politics: Hazare

Keeping anti-corruption movement free of politics: Hazare

Rediff.com14 Sep 2011

Anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare on Wednesday ruled out his joining politics or his movement taking a political turn.

Hazare's anti-corruption wave sweeps New York too

Hazare's anti-corruption wave sweeps New York too

Rediff.com12 Apr 2011

Hundreds of Indian-Americans came out in support of social activist Anna Hazare's anti-corruption crusade in New York. Rediff.com's Aseem Chhabra reports.

Transition of Kapil Mishra: From BJP, Modi critic to Delhi minister

Transition of Kapil Mishra: From BJP, Modi critic to Delhi minister

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

Kapil Mishra, a former AAP member and a vocal critic of the BJP, RSS, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has undergone a complete political transformation, becoming a controversial figure often regarded as the "posterboy of Hindutva." He has now been inducted as a minister in the newly formed Delhi government, marking a significant shift in his political allegiance and raising questions about his role in shaping the city's future.

AAP govt launches anti-corruption helpline in Delhi

AAP govt launches anti-corruption helpline in Delhi

Rediff.com8 Jan 2014

Fulfilling its promise made soon after coming into power, the Aam Aadmi Party government in Delhi on Wednesday launched a helpline number to deal with corruption and promised action within 24 hours of sting operation to expose graft.

Youth must be wary of 'anti-corruption ayatollahs'

Youth must be wary of 'anti-corruption ayatollahs'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2011

'I am not prepared to accept that he has superior or a monopoly of wisdom on this issue and that we can do nothing better than to accept whatever he says or demands without subjecting it to scrutiny.'