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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Congress attacks Delhi govt. over ‘unfulfilled’ promises; AAP alliance a mistake, says Ajay Maken

The Congress on Wednesday released a 12-point “White Paper” to highlight the “unfulfilled” promises of the Aam Aadmi Party government in Delhi and the BJP-led government at the Centre over the past 10 years. All India Congress Committee treasurer Ajay Maken, who released the document, said AAP had come to power in Delhi on the promise of implementing the Jan …

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Lokpal calls SEBI chief, complainants for ‘oral hearing’ over corruption charges

The Hindu

Anti-corruption ombudsman Lokpal has called SEBI chief Madhabi Puri Buch and also complainants, including Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra, for an "oral hearing" next month in connection with corruption complaints being heard by it, alleging impropriety and conflict of interest on the basis of a Hindenburg Research report, according to an official order. Hearing the case, the Lokpal said the …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Lokpal calls SEBI chief, complainants for 'oral hearing' over corruption charges

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: Anti-corruption ombudsman Lokpal has called SEBI chief Madhabi Puri Buch and also complainants, including TMC MP Mahua Moitra, for an 'oral hearing' next month. Hearing the case, the Lokpal said, "the named RPS has filed her response by way of an affidavit sworn on 07.12.2024 in time, raising preliminary issues as well as giving explanation allegation-wise". "Further, we …

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1 month ago

International Anti-Corruption Day: The ongoing fight against corruption in India

India Today

On December 9th each year, the world comes together to observe International Anti-Corruption Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about the global scourge of corruption and the need for collective action to curb it. This article explores the ongoing fight against corruption in India, the government’s actions, and the role of citizens, organisations, and international bodies in combating this …

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2 months ago

Lokpal seeks SEBI chief's 'explanation' on complaints of 'impropriety, conflict of interest'

Deccan Chronicle

New Delhi: Anti-corruption ombudsman Lokpal on Friday sought SEBI chief Madhabi Puri Buch's “explanation” on complaints of impropriety and conflict of interest filed by a Lok Sabha member and two others on the basis of a report by US-based short-seller Hindenburg Research, according to an official order. In an order dated September 20, the Lokpal had said that the complaint …

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3 months ago

Delhi Court Averts Legal Battle, Acquits AAP Leader in Lokpal Bill Protests

The Hindu

Delhi court acquits AAP leader Swati Maliwal and two others in a 13-year-old Lokpal bill protest case. The court found that the prosecution failed to prove that the prohibitory orders were issued in the manner prescribed by law and that the accused persons had knowledge of the orders despite which they disobeyed them.

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Lokpal seeks applications from retired CBI, ED officers among others to join it as consultants

The Hindu

Anti-corruption ombudsman Lokpal has sought applications from retired government officials, including those who have served in the CBI and ED among other central probe agencies, to join it as consultants, officials said on Friday. The other five posts are that of a consultant-deputy director/superintendent of police and two each of consultant-inquiry/investigation officer and consultant-assistant inquiry/investigation officer, according to the vacancy …

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3 months, 4 weeks ago

TMC MP Mahua Moitra files complaint in Lokpal against SEBI chief Madhabi Puri Buch

Hindustan Times

Trinamool Congress leader Mahua Moitra has filed a complaint before the Lokpal against Securities and Exchange Board of India chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch and her husband alleging misconduct and engaging in quid pro quo arrangements. The complaint, filed on September 11, comes after US-based Hindenburg Research leveled allegations that the SEBI chairperson and her husband had investments in offshore funds …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

PM's 'Adani, Ambani black money' remark on Rahul Gandhi is poll propaganda: Lokpal

India Today

Anti-corruption ombudsman Lokpal on Friday dismissed a complaint filed against Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his remarks on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi getting black money from India's top industrialists, including Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani. Lokpal said the remarks by PM Modi were "election propaganda" aimed at cornering an opponent, and pulled up the complainant. Lokpal also said that PM …

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi High Court Issues Notice On Jharkhand Mukti Morcha's Plea Against Lokpal Order To Probe Party's Properties

Live Law

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday issued notice on a plea moved by Jharkhand Mukti Morcha against an order passed by the Lokpal of India directing the Central Bureau of Investigation to investigate two properties which are under the party's name. Justice Subramonium Prasad ordered that no further steps be taken by the Lokpal of India in the matter till …

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

Mahua Moitra cash-for-query case: Bizman Hiranandani named as accused in FIR

Hindustan Times

Dubai-based businessman Darshan Hiranandani, who had earlier levelled allegations against former MP Mahua Moitra of sharing her Parliamentary login ID and password with him, has been named as an “accused” along with the latter in the FIR filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation in connection with the cash-for-query case. The FIR, issued in compliance with Lokpal’s order, registered a …

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

CBI raids premises linked to Mahua Moitra in cash-for-query case

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: The CBI on Saturday conducted searches at premises linked to Trinamool Congress leader Mahua Moitra, including her parent’s home in Kolkata, in connection with the cash-for-query scam. The CBI carried out raids at Moitra’s flats at Ratnaboli apartment in Alipore and also in Krishnanagar. The CBI registered an FIR against the former Trinamool MP on Thursday on the …

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

CBI searches Mahua Moitra’s Kolkata residence in ‘cash for query’ probe

Hindustan Times

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Saturday launched raids at various locations including Trinamool Congress leader Mahua Moitra’s residence in Kolkata in connection with the “cash-for-query” probe, people familiar with the developments said. As reported by HT on Thursday, the former Lok Sabha member had “unauthorisedly” shared her login credentials with Dubai-based businessman Darshan Hiranandani and “demanded and accepted undue …

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

Cash for query case: CBI conducts searches at TMC leader Mahua Moitra’s residence

Live Mint

The Central Bureau of Investigation has started conducting searches at the premises of Trinamool Congress leader Mahua Moitra including her residence in West Bengal in connection with the alleged cash-for-query case, said officials. Teams of the central probe agency reached Moitra's Kolkata residence and other cities on Saturday morning for a search operation, the officials said as quoted by PTI. …

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

Cash-for-query case: CBI conducts searches at Mahua Moitra's houses

Hindustan Times

New Delhi: The Central Bureau of Investigation is conducting searches at premises linked to Trinamool Congress leader Mahua Moitra, including her houses in Kolkata and other places. Teams of the central probe agency reached Mahua Moitra's residence in Kolkata and other cities early on Saturday, informed about the search proceedings and started the operation. Mahua Moitra is accused of accepting …

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

CBI conducts raids at premises linked to TMC leader Mahua Moitra in cash-for-query case

India TV News

Central Bureau of Investigation on Saturday conducted searches at multiple locations, including Kolkata, linked to Trinamool leader Mahua Moitra in cash-for-query case. Teams of the central probe agency reached Moitra's residence in West Bengal's capital city and other cities early on Saturday, informed about the search proceedings and started the operation, officials said. Dubey, a Lok Sabha member, alleged that …

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

'Ironic that Kejriwal who was part of anti-graft movement arrested for corruption': Anna Hazare

New Indian Express

MUMBAI: Social activist Anna Hazare on Saturday termed as "ironic" the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who was part of the Jan Lokpal movement, in a corruption case even as he demanded a thorough probe into the matter and punishment for the guilty. Hazare in a statement accused Kejriwal of betraying the trust of crores of countrymen and …

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9 months, 3 weeks ago

Lokpal orders CBI probe against TMC’s Mahua Moitra in cash-for-queries case

Live Mint

Lokpal has called for a CBI probe against TMC leader Mahua Moitra in the cash-for-queries case. The anti-corruption body also asked the central agency to probe the claims under under Section 20 and submit a report within six months. “We direct the CBI, under Section 20 to investigate all aspects of the allegations made in the complaint, and submit a …

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9 months, 3 weeks ago

Who are Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu, the two new Election Commissioners? What is their political affiliation?

The Hindu

Published : Mar 15, 2024 13:29 IST - 5 MINS READ Newly-appointed Election Commissioners Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu, both IAS officers of the 1988 batch, have played critical roles within the bureaucracy, closely linked with the BJP-led government’s strategic initiatives and policy implementations. While Gyanesh Kumar’s tenure underscores his involvement in policies such as the reorganisation of Jammu …

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9 months, 4 weeks ago

Lokpal likely to decide on action against Mahua Moitra this week

Hindustan Times

The Lokpal, the anti-corruption authority which looks into complaints against public servants, is likely to decide this week whether a first information report is required to be filed against former Trinamool Congress lawmaker Mahua Moitra in the cash-for-query case. According to people aware of the developments, the Central Bureau of Investigation, which is probing the case, already submitted a detailed …

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10 months ago

Lokpal asks CBI to probe within 6 months 'benami' properties of JMM chief Shibu Soren

The Hindu

Anti-corruption ombudsman Lokpal on March 4 directed the CBI to probe within six months alleged benami properties linked to Jharkhand Mukti Morcha chief Shibu Soren, according to its order. In his complaint, Mr. Dubey had said that Mr. Soren and his family members indulged in rampant corruption and amassed huge wealth, assets and properties, disproportionate to their known and declared …

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10 months, 1 week ago

Lokpal directs CBI to complete probe into Shibu Soren's alleged benami assets within six months

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: Anti-graft ombudsman Lokpal on Monday asked the Central Bureau of Investigation to complete a probe into the alleged benami properties case linked to JMM chief Shibu Soren within six months. The Lokpal issued the direction to the CBI while disposing of a complaint filed by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey, who represents Jharkhand’s Godda constituency in Lok Sabha, on …

Lokpal Six Months Directs Cbi

10 months, 1 week ago

A.M. Khanwilkar | From SC to Lokpal

The Hindu

As a Supreme Court judge, Justice Ajay Manikrao Khanwilkar’s judicial contributions were interpreted by critics as ones that enhanced the powers of the state. During the last days of the tenure of Chief Justice Thakur, Justice Khanwilkar agreed with the decision to refer the demonetisation policy challenge to a five-judge Bench without granting the petitioners any interim relief. Sabarimala verdict …

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10 months, 1 week ago

New Lokpal chairperson's Supreme Court tenure

Hindustan Times

Former Supreme Court judge Justice Ajay Manikrao Khanwilkar was recently appointed as the chairperson of the Lokpal of India, two years after the previous chairperson retired. During his career as a Supreme Court justice --- he retired in 2022 --- he was part of several landmark, rights-expanding judgments as part of the constitution bench constituted by the Chief Justice of …

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Congress attacks Delhi govt. over ‘unfulfilled’ promises; AAP alliance a mistake, says Ajay Maken

Lokpal calls SEBI chief, complainants for ‘oral hearing’ over corruption charges

Lokpal calls SEBI chief, complainants for 'oral hearing' over corruption charges

International Anti-Corruption Day: The ongoing fight against corruption in India

Lokpal seeks SEBI chief's 'explanation' on complaints of 'impropriety, conflict of interest'

Delhi Court Averts Legal Battle, Acquits AAP Leader in Lokpal Bill Protests

Lokpal seeks applications from retired CBI, ED officers among others to join it as consultants

TMC MP Mahua Moitra files complaint in Lokpal against SEBI chief Madhabi Puri Buch

PM's 'Adani, Ambani black money' remark on Rahul Gandhi is poll propaganda: Lokpal

Delhi High Court Issues Notice On Jharkhand Mukti Morcha's Plea Against Lokpal Order To Probe Party's Properties

Mahua Moitra cash-for-query case: Bizman Hiranandani named as accused in FIR

CBI raids premises linked to Mahua Moitra in cash-for-query case

CBI searches Mahua Moitra’s Kolkata residence in ‘cash for query’ probe

Cash for query case: CBI conducts searches at TMC leader Mahua Moitra’s residence

Cash-for-query case: CBI conducts searches at Mahua Moitra's houses

CBI conducts raids at premises linked to TMC leader Mahua Moitra in cash-for-query case

'Ironic that Kejriwal who was part of anti-graft movement arrested for corruption': Anna Hazare

Lokpal orders CBI probe against TMC’s Mahua Moitra in cash-for-queries case

Who are Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu, the two new Election Commissioners? What is their political affiliation?

Lokpal likely to decide on action against Mahua Moitra this week

Lokpal asks CBI to probe within 6 months 'benami' properties of JMM chief Shibu Soren

Lokpal directs CBI to complete probe into Shibu Soren's alleged benami assets within six months

A.M. Khanwilkar | From SC to Lokpal

New Lokpal chairperson's Supreme Court tenure