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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In heated Maharashtra poll battle, Uddhav Thackeray emerges as Opposition alliance’s strike weapon
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Why there should be no place for a ‘Brahmin conference’ at Indian universities
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These innovations have made Amrik Sukhdev Dhaba in Murthal the truck drivers’ favourite since 1967
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In Sambhal, Muslims allege UP police stormed booths, snatched IDs and beat up voters on polling day
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Watch: The trailer of ‘Panchayat’ season 3 is out
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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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Eco India, Episode 260: Can technology's societal benefits extend to environmental sustainability?
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Video: How free and fair are Indian elections today?
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Watch: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan walks the Cannes red carpet with an injured arm
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Watch: Meet Figaro, the curious cat who loves to ‘help’ her human making pottery
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Watch: Messi, the dog from ‘Anatomy of a Fall’, walks the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival
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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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‘Chandu Champion’ trailer: Kartik Aaryan in biopic of Paralympic gold medalist Murlikant Petkar
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‘It Ends With Us’ trailer: Blake Lively stars in drama about an abusive relationship
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‘Thalaimai Seyalagam’ review: Overcooked and unsavoury
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‘Kartam Bhugtam’ review: Lots of sowing but little reaping
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‘Baahubali: Crown of Blood’ review: More of the same, only in animation
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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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Badminton, Thailand Open Super 500: Satwik-Chirag enter fourth final; Tanisha-Ashwini exit
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Boxing, Elorda Cup: Nikhat Zareen, Minakshi secure gold medals for India
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Shooting, Olympic Trials: Sift Kaur Samra, Niraj Kumar win 50m Rifle 3 Positions event
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IPL 2024: Mumbai Indians end forgetful season in last place after loss to Lucknow Super Giants
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Football: Sunil Chhetri retires – ‘Always wanted to bring value and not be carried by the team’