News for 'corruption'

Gurugram Police Officers Nabbed in Anti-Corruption Sting

Gurugram Police Officers Nabbed in Anti-Corruption Sting

Rediff.com5 days ago

Two police personnel, including a woman sub-inspector, have been arrested in Gurugram for accepting a bribe of Rs 25,000.

Haryana Irrigation Officials Sentenced in Corruption Case

Haryana Irrigation Officials Sentenced in Corruption Case

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

A Gurugram court has sentenced an irrigation department executive engineer and a computer operator to four years' imprisonment each in a corruption case registered by the Anti-Corruption Bureau in December 2022.

Nashik Officials Nabbed for Alleged Bribery: How the Anti Corruption Bureau Acted

Nashik Officials Nabbed for Alleged Bribery: How the Anti Corruption Bureau Acted

Rediff.com2 days ago

A Zilla Parishad executive engineer and an accountant were arrested in Nashik for allegedly soliciting and accepting a bribe to clear contractor bills.

Engineer in Odisha Nabbed for Alleged Corruption

Engineer in Odisha Nabbed for Alleged Corruption

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

An assistant executive engineer in Odisha was arrested by the Vigilance Department for allegedly possessing assets disproportionate to his known income sources.

Senegal to appeal after CAF strips AFCON title, allege corruption

Senegal to appeal after CAF strips AFCON title, allege corruption

Rediff.com3 days ago

Senegal has called for an international probe into Confederation of African Football after being stripped of the 2025 AFCON title, which was awarded to Morocco.

ICC Suspends Javon Searles and Two Others Over Bim10 Corruption Breaches

ICC Suspends Javon Searles and Two Others Over Bim10 Corruption Breaches

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

The ICC has provisionally suspended Javon Searles and two others linked to a franchise for breaches of the anti-corruption codes during the 2023-24 Bim10 tournament in Barbados.

How an Anti-Corruption Bureau trap led to the arrest of a Mumbai police inspector

How an Anti-Corruption Bureau trap led to the arrest of a Mumbai police inspector

Rediff.com4 days ago

An Assistant Police Inspector in Mumbai has been arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 1.5 lakh to submit a favourable report in a property dispute case.

Court Drops Corruption Charges in Guruashish Construction Cheating Case After CBI Report

Court Drops Corruption Charges in Guruashish Construction Cheating Case After CBI Report

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

A special court in Mumbai has dropped corruption charges against Guruashish Construction and its directors in a multi-crore cheating case after the CBI found no public servants involved in the alleged graft.

Kerala VACB Registers 818 Corruption Cases in Five Years

Kerala VACB Registers 818 Corruption Cases in Five Years

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

The Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) in Kerala has registered 818 corruption-related cases over the past five years, marking a significant effort to combat corruption through strengthened surveillance, advanced technology, and increased public participation.

Jai Ram Thakur Accuses Himachal Pradesh Government of Corruption, Illegal Tree Felling

Jai Ram Thakur Accuses Himachal Pradesh Government of Corruption, Illegal Tree Felling

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur accuses the Congress government in Himachal Pradesh of corruption and political patronage, citing illegal tree felling and financial irregularities.

SC takes cognisance of NCERT class 8 chapter on corruption in judiciary

SC takes cognisance of NCERT class 8 chapter on corruption in judiciary

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

The Supreme Court has initiated suo motu action regarding an NCERT class 8 textbook that references corruption in the judiciary, raising concerns about potential defamation and the integrity of the judicial system.

How an RTO Agent's Bribery Attempt Led to Arrest in Thane

How an RTO Agent's Bribery Attempt Led to Arrest in Thane

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

An RTO agent in Thane was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe from an individual seeking a two-wheeler learner's licence.

Government Employee in Madhya Pradesh Nabbed for Alleged Bribery in School Toilet Repair Funds Case

Government Employee in Madhya Pradesh Nabbed for Alleged Bribery in School Toilet Repair Funds Case

Rediff.com4 days ago

A government employee in Madhya Pradesh's Barwani district was arrested for allegedly accepting a bribe to release funds for the repair of a girls' toilet at a school.

Two Rajasthan Revenue Officials Arrested in Jaipur Bribery Case

Two Rajasthan Revenue Officials Arrested in Jaipur Bribery Case

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

Two revenue officials in Jaipur were arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 30,000 for the division of agricultural land.

Maharashtra Official Nabbed for Allegedly Taking Bribe to Clear Caste Certificates

Maharashtra Official Nabbed for Allegedly Taking Bribe to Clear Caste Certificates

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

A woman official from the Scheduled Tribes certificate scrutiny committee has been arrested in Thane for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe to clear caste verification files.

Man dies in RG Kar hospital lift; political blame game begins

Man dies in RG Kar hospital lift; political blame game begins

Rediff.com2 days ago

A man died after becoming trapped in a lift at a Kolkata hospital, leading to accusations of negligence and corruption against the state government.

Alwar Revenue Official Nabbed for Alleged Bribery in Land Mutation Case

Alwar Revenue Official Nabbed for Alleged Bribery in Land Mutation Case

Rediff.com4 days ago

A revenue official and a middleman were arrested in Rajasthan's Alwar district for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 1.5 lakh for land mutation.

Latur Headmaster Detained for Allegedly Accepting Bribe from Teacher

Latur Headmaster Detained for Allegedly Accepting Bribe from Teacher

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

A headmaster in Latur district has been detained for allegedly accepting a bribe from a teacher, highlighting concerns about corruption in educational institutions.

Maha engineer nabbed by ACB for accepting bribe

Maha engineer nabbed by ACB for accepting bribe

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

An assistant engineer with the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) in Raigad has been arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 1.5 lakh.

Chhattisgarh Official Arrested in Road Project Compensation Scam

Chhattisgarh Official Arrested in Road Project Compensation Scam

Rediff.com4 days ago

A suspended revenue department official has been arrested in Chhattisgarh in connection with an alleged compensation scam related to the Bharatmala road project, which caused a loss of Rs 32 crore to the exchequer.

Thane Official Nabbed for Allegedly Accepting Bribe for Land Records

Thane Official Nabbed for Allegedly Accepting Bribe for Land Records

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

A government employee in Thane, Maharashtra, was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) for allegedly accepting a bribe to provide land-related records.

Police Officers in Beed Nabbed for Alleged Sand Transportation Bribery

Police Officers in Beed Nabbed for Alleged Sand Transportation Bribery

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

Two police officers in Maharashtra's Beed district have been arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe to allow illegal sand transportation.

Three Arrested in Rajasthan Bribery Case Involving Land and Lease Deeds

Three Arrested in Rajasthan Bribery Case Involving Land and Lease Deeds

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

The Rajasthan Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) arrested three individuals, including a patwari in Jaipur and an e-Mitra operator in Ajmer, for allegedly accepting bribes related to land division and lease deed registration.

DRDO Scientist's Leaked Secrets: ATS Files Charge Sheet

DRDO Scientist's Leaked Secrets: ATS Files Charge Sheet

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) of Maharashtra Police has filed a charge sheet against DRDO scientist Pradeep Kurulkar, who is accused of providing confidential information to a Pakistani intelligence operative.

Chapter on judiciary: NCERT issues 'unconditional apology'

Chapter on judiciary: NCERT issues 'unconditional apology'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

The NCERT has issued a public apology and withdrawn a social science textbook for Class 8 after the Supreme Court objected to a chapter on judicial corruption. The court imposed a ban on further publication of the book.

Ex-Surendranagar Collector Denied Bail in Money Laundering Case

Ex-Surendranagar Collector Denied Bail in Money Laundering Case

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

A special PMLA court in Ahmedabad rejected the bail plea of IAS officer Rajendrakumar Patel, arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in a bribery-linked money laundering case. The court cited evidence suggesting Patel's involvement in money laundering and the receipt of substantial bribe money.

Etah Chief Development Officer Suspended Over Alleged Bribery

Etah Chief Development Officer Suspended Over Alleged Bribery

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

The Uttar Pradesh government has suspended the Chief Development Officer of Etah after a video surfaced on social media allegedly showing him demanding a bribe.

Beed Tehsildar Suspended Following Bribery Allegations

Beed Tehsildar Suspended Following Bribery Allegations

Rediff.com4 days ago

A tehsildar in Beed district, Maharashtra, has been suspended after being arrested for allegedly demanding a bribe for issuing a solvency certificate.

Opposition Calls for CBI Investigation into Punjab Officer's Death

Opposition Calls for CBI Investigation into Punjab Officer's Death

Rediff.com18 hours ago

Political leaders in Haryana and Punjab are demanding a CBI investigation into the suicide of a Punjab government officer, who allegedly accused a minister of harassment. The minister has resigned, but opposition parties are calling for his arrest and a thorough investigation.

Delhi HC Examines Lalu Prasad Yadav's Plea in Land-for-Jobs Case

Delhi HC Examines Lalu Prasad Yadav's Plea in Land-for-Jobs Case

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

The Delhi High Court is reviewing Lalu Prasad Yadav's petition challenging corruption charges in the land-for-jobs scam, where railway jobs were allegedly exchanged for land during his tenure as railway minister.

Two Maharashtra Police Officers Nabbed in Bribery Sting

Two Maharashtra Police Officers Nabbed in Bribery Sting

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

Two police officers in Jalna, Maharashtra, have been arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for allegedly accepting a bribe from a sand truck owner.

Opposition Parties to Gherao Punjab CM's Residence Over Suicide Allegations

Opposition Parties to Gherao Punjab CM's Residence Over Suicide Allegations

Rediff.com16 hours ago

Opposition parties in Punjab have announced a joint protest at Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's residence, demanding the arrest of former minister Laljit Singh Bhullar following the suicide of a state warehousing corporation official. The move follows allegations of harassment and demands for a CBI investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death.

Congress Slams Maharashtra Government Over Sangamner Acid Attack Case

Congress Slams Maharashtra Government Over Sangamner Acid Attack Case

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Congress party has criticised the Maharashtra government in the legislative assembly following an alleged acid attack on a Class 6 girl student in Sangamner, raising concerns about law and order in the state.

J&K Revenue Official Nabbed for Accepting Bribe in Srinagar

J&K Revenue Official Nabbed for Accepting Bribe in Srinagar

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) arrested a revenue department official in Srinagar for accepting a bribe of Rs 10,000 for issuing revenue extracts.

NCERT row: IIT-Gandhinagar reviews association with Prof Danino

NCERT row: IIT-Gandhinagar reviews association with Prof Danino

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

IIT-Gandhinagar is reviewing Michel Danino's position as guest professor after the Supreme Court directed institutions to disassociate from him due to a controversy over a chapter on judicial corruption in a withdrawn NCERT textbook.

Delhi Police ASI Nabbed in Bribery Sting Over Dowry Case

Delhi Police ASI Nabbed in Bribery Sting Over Dowry Case

Rediff.com5 days ago

An assistant sub-inspector (ASI) of the Delhi Police was arrested by the vigilance unit for allegedly accepting a bribe of 20,000 in connection with a dowry harassment case.

Rajasthan Police Constable Nabbed in Bribery Case in Udaipur

Rajasthan Police Constable Nabbed in Bribery Case in Udaipur

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

A police constable in Udaipur, Rajasthan, was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for allegedly accepting a bribe from a garage owner. Three other police personnel are currently absconding.

Kerala Official Nabbed in Bribery Sting for Residence Certificate

Kerala Official Nabbed in Bribery Sting for Residence Certificate

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

A village panchayat clerk in Palakkad, Kerala, was arrested by the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 2,500 for issuing a residence certificate.

Why Former CPI(M) Leader Predicts LDF's Defeat in Kerala Elections

Why Former CPI(M) Leader Predicts LDF's Defeat in Kerala Elections

Rediff.com3 days ago

Former CPI(M) leader G Sudhakaran predicts the LDF will not secure a third term in Kerala, citing political failures within the Left party's leadership. He also highlights the Congress and UDF's potential for victory.

Assam Congress Arrests Spark Controversy Over Anti-CM Pamphlets

Assam Congress Arrests Spark Controversy Over Anti-CM Pamphlets

Rediff.com7 days ago

Four Assam Congress workers have been arrested for allegedly possessing and transporting pamphlets containing allegations against Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, sparking controversy and accusations of undemocratic action.