News for 'corruption'

Subodh Agarwal in Police Custody Over Jal Jeevan Mission Corruption Allegations

Subodh Agarwal in Police Custody Over Jal Jeevan Mission Corruption Allegations

Rediff.com1 days ago

A court in Jaipur has remanded former IAS officer Subodh Agarwal to three days of police custody in connection with the alleged multi-crore Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) scam. Agarwal denies surrendering and claims he is cooperating with the investigation.

TMC Leader O'Brien Counters Modi's 'White Paper' Promise on Bengal Corruption

TMC Leader O'Brien Counters Modi's 'White Paper' Promise on Bengal Corruption

Rediff.com1 days ago

Trinamool Congress leader Derek O'Brien has criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's promise of a 'white paper' on corruption in West Bengal, highlighting instances of opposition leaders joining the BJP and allegedly receiving leniency in corruption investigations.

Indore Taxi Driver's Suicide Video Alleges Police Assault and Corruption

Indore Taxi Driver's Suicide Video Alleges Police Assault and Corruption

Rediff.com4 days ago

A 25-year-old taxi driver in Indore died by suicide after posting a video alleging assault and corruption by the police. A sub-inspector has been suspended, and an investigation is underway.

Indian Engineer Investigated for Corruption After Discovery of 14 Crore in Assets

Indian Engineer Investigated for Corruption After Discovery of 14 Crore in Assets

Rediff.com1 days ago

An Assistant Executive Engineer in Belagavi, India, is under investigation after the Lokayukta discovered disproportionate assets worth over 14 crore, including gold, silver, bank deposits, and properties.

Indian Engineer Investigated for Alleged Corruption After Discovery of Disproportionate Assets

Indian Engineer Investigated for Alleged Corruption After Discovery of Disproportionate Assets

Rediff.com1 days ago

An Assistant Executive Engineer in Belagavi, India, is under investigation after authorities discovered disproportionate assets worth over Rs 14 crore, including gold, silver, bank deposits, and properties.

Netanyahu's corruption trial to resume as Israel lifts emergency

Netanyahu's corruption trial to resume as Israel lifts emergency

Rediff.com2 days ago

The criminal trial of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to resume after being suspended due to emergency restrictions imposed on the judiciary amid the ongoing conflict with Iran.

Modi Vows to End 'Fear' and Corruption in West Bengal

Modi Vows to End 'Fear' and Corruption in West Bengal

Rediff.com3 days ago

Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticised the Mamata Banerjee government in West Bengal, promising development, accountability, and an end to corruption if the BJP wins the upcoming assembly elections.

Former J&K Officer Sentenced in Decade-Old Corruption Case

Former J&K Officer Sentenced in Decade-Old Corruption Case

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

A former government officer in Srinagar has been sentenced to a year's imprisonment in a 16-year-old corruption case involving bribery.

Gurugram Police Officers Nabbed in Anti-Corruption Sting

Gurugram Police Officers Nabbed in Anti-Corruption Sting

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

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

Rahul Gandhi Alleges BJP-LDF Alliance in Kerala Amidst Corruption Claims

Rahul Gandhi Alleges BJP-LDF Alliance in Kerala Amidst Corruption Claims

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has accused the BJP and LDF in Kerala of colluding, citing the lack of action by central agencies against Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan despite corruption allegations.

J-K Anti-Corruption Bureau probes alleged ration fraud in Reasi district

J-K Anti-Corruption Bureau probes alleged ration fraud in Reasi district

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau has registered a case against a former tehsil supply officer and others for alleged misappropriation of government ration and funds in the Reasi district.

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.com19 Mar 2026

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.com19 Mar 2026

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.

Rahul Gandhi Alleges LDF-BJP Collusion, Highlights Corruption and Drug Issues in Kerala

Rahul Gandhi Alleges LDF-BJP Collusion, Highlights Corruption and Drug Issues in Kerala

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Rahul Gandhi intensified the Congress campaign in Kerala, alleging collusion between the LDF and BJP, citing corruption cases and the drug issue in the state. He also criticised the LDF government's handling of the Sabarimala gold loss and unemployment.

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.com17 Mar 2026

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.

Rajasthan Engineer Nabbed with 3.7 Lakh Unaccounted Cash

Rajasthan Engineer Nabbed with 3.7 Lakh Unaccounted Cash

Rediff.com1 days ago

An assistant engineer in Rajasthan was apprehended with a significant amount of unaccounted cash, leading to an investigation under the Prevention of Corruption Act.

Rajasthan Engineer Nabbed with 3.7 Lakh Unaccounted Cash During Surprise Check

Rajasthan Engineer Nabbed with 3.7 Lakh Unaccounted Cash During Surprise Check

Rediff.com1 days ago

An assistant engineer in Rajasthan was caught with 3.7 lakh in unaccounted cash during a surprise check by the Anti-Corruption Bureau.

Ex-Rationing Officer Cleared in 2015 Graft Case Due to Lack of Evidence

Ex-Rationing Officer Cleared in 2015 Graft Case Due to Lack of Evidence

Rediff.com1 days ago

A special court in Mumbai acquitted a retired assistant rationing officer in a 2015 corruption case, citing a lack of convincing evidence from the prosecution.

Rajasthan Road Transport Chief Manager Arrested in Bribery Case

Rajasthan Road Transport Chief Manager Arrested in Bribery Case

Rediff.com4 days ago

The chief manager of the Dausa depot of the Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 20,000.

Mumbai Officer Arrested in Bribery Case Involving Development Funds

Mumbai Officer Arrested in Bribery Case Involving Development Funds

Rediff.com6 days ago

A Section Officer from Mantralaya, Mumbai, was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 6.37 lakh to approve development funds.

Education Board Official Nabbed in Bribery Case: How ACB Set the Trap

Education Board Official Nabbed in Bribery Case: How ACB Set the Trap

Rediff.com5 days ago

A senior official of the Maharashtra education board was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) for accepting a bribe from a contractor in Navi Mumbai.

TMC's Abhishek Banerjee Challenges Amit Shah on Infiltration, Terror Incidents

TMC's Abhishek Banerjee Challenges Amit Shah on Infiltration, Terror Incidents

Rediff.com1 days ago

Senior TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee criticises Union Home Minister Amit Shah over infiltration, terror attacks, and unfulfilled job promises, questioning the BJP's governance record.

Haryana Bank Official Arrested in 150 Crore Panchkula Municipal Funds Scam

Haryana Bank Official Arrested in 150 Crore Panchkula Municipal Funds Scam

Rediff.com3 days ago

A private bank official has been arrested in Haryana in connection with a 150 crore discrepancy in the accounts of Panchkula Municipal Corporation.

High Court Greenlights Inquiry into Ex-Pune Official's Alleged Disproportionate Assets

High Court Greenlights Inquiry into Ex-Pune Official's Alleged Disproportionate Assets

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Bombay High Court has overturned orders that blocked an open inquiry into a former Pune municipal official's alleged disproportionate assets, paving the way for a probe into assets worth around 2,000 crore.

Two Maharashtra Officials Nabbed for Alleged Bribery

Two Maharashtra Officials Nabbed for Alleged Bribery

Rediff.com4 days ago

Two government officials in Beed district, Maharashtra, have been arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for allegedly accepting bribes. The officials are a Talathi (Village Revenue Officer) and a Gram Sevak (Gram Panchayat Officer).

Ex-Speaker Mahara Implicated in Nepal Gold Smuggling Scandal

Ex-Speaker Mahara Implicated in Nepal Gold Smuggling Scandal

Rediff.com2 days ago

Nepal's former parliament speaker Krishna Bahadur Mahara and others have been accused of facilitating gold smuggling, leading to a corruption case filed by the CIAA.

Won't allow Bengalis to become minority in Bengal: Modi

Won't allow Bengalis to become minority in Bengal: Modi

Rediff.com1 days ago

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a rally in Jangipur, West Bengal, promising to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and addressing concerns about infiltration and demographic changes in the state.

Modi Vows to Transform Bengal with Six Guarantees

Modi Vows to Transform Bengal with Six Guarantees

Rediff.com3 days ago

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced six guarantees for West Bengal if the BJP wins the Assembly polls, criticising the TMC government and promising development and accountability.

Junior Engineer Arrested in Jammu Bribery Case

Junior Engineer Arrested in Jammu Bribery Case

Rediff.com7 days ago

A junior engineer in the Power Development Department in Jammu was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for accepting a bribe of Rs 75,000.

Uttarakhand Official Nabbed in Bribery Sting Operation

Uttarakhand Official Nabbed in Bribery Sting Operation

Rediff.com3 days ago

An accountant in Uttarakhand's Almora district was arrested by the Vigilance Department for accepting a bribe to release funds for a toilet construction project.

Former CIDCO Officer and Wife Booked in Assets Case

Former CIDCO Officer and Wife Booked in Assets Case

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

A former CIDCO official and his wife have been booked in a disproportionate assets case in Navi Mumbai, with investigations revealing assets significantly exceeding known income sources.

Haryana Orders CBI Investigation into Rs 590 Crore IDFC Bank Scam

Haryana Orders CBI Investigation into Rs 590 Crore IDFC Bank Scam

Rediff.com2 days ago

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced a CBI investigation into the Rs 590-crore IDFC First Bank fraud case, emphasising the government's zero-tolerance approach to wrongdoing. The State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau had previously investigated the case, arresting several individuals, including ex-IDFC First Bank employees. The alleged fraud involved the diversion of Haryana government funds intended for fixed deposits.

Police Inspector, Constable Nabbed for Accepting Bribe in Latur

Police Inspector, Constable Nabbed for Accepting Bribe in Latur

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

A police inspector and constable in Udgir, Latur district, Maharashtra, have been arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 45,000. The officers are accused of demanding money to refrain from taking action against the complainant's brother-in-law in a case.