While India remains low in terms of control over corruption, scoring -0.21 points according to the World Bank's Control of Corruption Index, the UN report, "Tackling Corruption Transforming Lives," highlights several positive examples in India of the media and civil society exposing corruption.
Responding to queries from the Central Vigilance Commission amid allegations from political parties that Rs 50,000 crore (Rs 500 billion) was squandered in distribution of spectrum, telecom ministry said it had gone by the book and had done nothing wrong.
The 'essence' of every government action must be in the interest of the institution, the SC said.
The pay scales of heads and members of Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) and Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) have been revised.
This, said Sitharaman, would remove the possibility of unauthorised communication "and consequent harassment", which was a cause of concern for bankers.
The Central Vigilance Commission has recommended prosecution of 19 government officials, including six of Union Home Ministry, and advised penalty in 131 cases involving officers of public sector banks and railways for various offences.
Jaitley said recent developments have eroded the credibility of the CBI.
Around 10 pm, teams of about 15-16 officers entered the compound of the headquarters and history was made.
The CVC is awaiting sanction to prosecute nine employees of PNB and 2 other banks who were booked by the CBI for their alleged involvement in corruption.
Sufficient evidence to support the allegations could not be brought out.
The PMO said providing such information "may be a subjective as well as a cumbersome exercise"
"Excellent meeting with Nobel Laureate Abhijit Banerjee. His passion towards human empowerment is clearly visible. We had a healthy and extensive interaction on various subjects. India is proud of his accomplishments. Wishing him the very best for his future endeavours," Modi said in a tweet, sharing a picture of their meeting at his official residence.
"It is only for you Mr Nariman and not as a counsel for Alok Verma. We have given this to you as you are one of the most respected and senior member of the institution. Please help us," the bench also comprising justices S K Kaul and K M Joseph, told Nariman.
Recently, CVC suggested that banks have a monitoring mechanism for bad loan sales to ARCs, with the cash flow statement from stressed assets shared with banks.
To bring the perspective of the Central Vigilance Commission order recommending the divesting of powers of Verma and Asthana, Joint Director M Nageshwar Rao has been given the charge to look after the duties and functions of the Director as an interim arrangement, a CBI spokesperson said.
Since the CJI was a part of the bench and author of the Tuesday's verdict which reinstated Verma as the CBI Director, he opted himself out of the panel's meeting which was ordered to be convened within a week.
The top court said former Supreme Court judge A K Patnaik will oversee the CVC inquiry.
In April 2004, the ministry had permitted banks to purchase new vehicles for replacement or otherwise on "need basis".
India's premier investigating agency, the Central Bureau of Investigation, is witnessing an unprecedented crisis since the last few weeks. At the heart of the crisis is the struggle between its two top bosses -- Alok Verma and Rakesh Asthana. As the case continues to play out in the public with allegations being countered with more allegations, here's all you need to know about the feud and its various twists and turns.
He has been removed from the high-profile post on the charges of corruption and dereliction of duty making him the first chief in the history of the agency to face such action.
The CVC has submitted its opinion to the Supreme Court on whether or not former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mayawati be prosecuted in the multi-crore Taj Heritage Corridor scam case on the basis of evidence gathered by Centr
On the eve of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's press conference on Friday, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday asked him some probing questions, including how he thinks history would judge his tenure, "failure" to assert himself against corruption and "subversion" of constitutional institutions.
The Supreme Court on Friday referred two petitions seeking quashing of the controversial 'single directive' provision in the Central Vigilance Commission Act to a five-member Constitution Bench.
In a letter sent to Verma Wednesday, the MHA said, "You are directed to join the post of DG, Fire Services, Civil Defence & Home Guards immediately" which was seen as rejection of his letter
The hearing assumes significance as Verma, who has a running feud with Special CBI Director Rakesh Asthana, has been appearing before the three-member CVC headed by K V Chowdary and is understood to have given point-wise refusal to all the allegations levelled against him by his deputy.
'It was Parrikar's sharp insights into finance and international systems that stood out when India --at his suggestion -- decided to procure the Rafale combat jets from France.'
The CVC on Monday told the SC that the evidence collected by the CBI was good enough to launch prosecution against former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati in the multi-crore Taj case.
As many as 12,394 complaints of alleged corruption were received against railway employees.
The Bharatiya Janata Party-led alliance said it would not disrupt Parliament proceedings on the issue.
Airbus Industrie on Tuesday said it was not going to revisit the past as its planes have emerged as a 'preferred choice' for airlines in India.
A day after Air-India gave away its entire Rs 30,000 crore (Rs 300 billion) deal for 50 aircraft to American company Boeing
A circular issued by the commission cites conduct rules that provides that no government employee, his family or anyone on his behalf will accept gifts.
Total outflow and inflow of foreign investment in general for 2014-15 fiscal was $6.42 bn and $75.71 bn, respectively
The Lok Sabha had a total of 21 sittings, spread over 113 hours.
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The government refuses to make available the Central Vigilance Commissioner's report on defence purchases to the Public Accounts Committee.
The committee said the defence ministry had refused to provide the Central Vigilance Commission report on the matter.
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