Political Corruption
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How the ‘corruption’ narrative prevents meaningful dialogue on reforming political funding in India
Absolute power corrupts absolutely. India today is no better than it was a decade ago when Anna Hazare protested and a Lokpal was demanded.
Pranab Bardhan
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Supreme Court issues notice to Enforcement Directorate on plea challenging Hemant Soren’s arrest
The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha leader has been in jail since January 31, when he was arrested on charges of money laundering.
Scroll Staff
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Probe alleged quid pro quo revealed through electoral bonds, says plea in Supreme Court
The bulk of the donations to political parties have been given in exchange of favourable policies and stalling investigations, the petition claimed.
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Trending
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‘Knowing we’re mortal gives us purpose’: Nobel laureate Venki Ramakrishnan on his new book
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‘We are living in perpetual fear’: Prajwal Revanna video leaks spark panic among women in Hassan
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Ramachandra Guha: How Narendra Modi has undermined the practice of science in India
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BJP Karnataka’s online video sparks outrage for ‘demonising Muslims’
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In Amit Shah’s Gandhinagar, three Lok Sabha candidates allege they faced pressure to withdraw
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ED files chargesheet against Karti Chidambaram, others in money laundering case
The Congress leader allegedly accepted an illegal reward of Rs 50 lakh to facilitate the resuse of Chinese visas for an aide, the agency has alleged.
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Delhi liquor policy case: CBI summons Bharat Rashtra Samithi leader K Kavitha for questioning
Kavitha has been accused of being a part of a “South Group” that paid at least Rs 100 crore in kickbacks to leaders of the Aam Aadmi Party.
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Delhi liquor policy case: ED summons Bharat Rashtra Samithi leader K Kavitha for questioning again
The Telangana legislator is likely to skip the summons this time and has communicated it to the investigating officers through email.
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Video
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Watch: Comedian hilariously mimics different types of announcements at railway stations
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Eco India: A new buzzword for a protein rich animal feed: Insect farming
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Eco India, Episode 259: How future-proof innovations can revolutionize the way we protect nature
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Video: What will it take to bring back peace to Manipur?
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‘Physical building of WhatsApp University’: Satire on viral video of Galgotias University students
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Delhi HC stays four-year jail term of Jaya Jaitly, two others in corruption case
On July 21, a special CBI court in Delhi convicted Jaitly, ex-colleague Gopal Pacherwal and retired Major General SP Murgai in case related to a defence deal.
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SC rejects plea against parties fielding criminal candidates, asks petitioner to approach EC
The plea was filed by Bharatiya Janata Party leader Ashwini Upadhyay.
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Never mind who Mallya met. Why did the Modi government dilute an airport lookout notice against him?
Anonymous CBI sources told journalists that the businessman was not seen as a flight risk. But conspiracy theories abound.
Shoaib Daniyal
The Reel
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How actor Shahana Goswami flies under the radar and above the competition
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‘Presumed Innocent’ trailer: Jake Gyllenhaal plays a lawyer accused of murdering his lover
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‘Lampan’ trailer: Marathi series is based on Prakash Narayan Sant’s stories
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Watch: ‘Murder in Mahim’ series is based on Jerry Pinto’s crime novel
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‘Women Of My Billion’ review: What happens when women get talking
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SC asks Centre for a mechanism to investigate MPs, MLAs whose assets have suddenly increased
The apex court said that lawmakers who face investigation for possessing disproportionate wealth always return to power.
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Watch: Election Commissioner calls ‘winning at all costs’ the ‘new normal’ in politics
OP Rawat said that today, poaching legislators is considered a ‘smart political management’ and is commended instead of condemned.
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Delhi: Sacked minister submits ‘evidence’ to ACB as it investigates graft charges against Kejriwal
Kapil Mishra said he will approach the CBI next.
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The Field
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24 final: Mumbai City beat Mohun Bagan Super Giant for second Cup title
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IPL 2024: Bengaluru keep play-off hopes alive on back of dominating win over Gujarat
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Shooting, Baku World Cup: Shreyasi Singh placed eight at end of first day of women’s trap event
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Boxing, Asian U22 & Youth C’ships: Akash, Vishvanath, Nikhil and Preet reach men’s finals
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ISL 2024 final, Mohun Bagan Super Giant vs Mumbai City, as it happened: MCFC win second Cup title