Political Corruption
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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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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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Trending
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Microcontrollers in EVMs, VVPATs do not recognise party and candidate, observes Supreme Court
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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What Sudhir Kakar (1938-2024) had to say on violence, secularism, and religion in India
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For better or for worse? Shifts in gender norms in India – in 12 charts
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‘Supporter of BJP met me’: Surat candidates on the various reasons they withdrew from the election
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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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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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Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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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
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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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The Reel
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In ‘Tahader Katha’, the many partitions endured by a freedom fighter
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Watch: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer
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Start the week with a film: A legend returns in ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
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In Cannes-bound ‘In Retreat’, a Ladakh that has rarely been seen before
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‘Trap’ trailer: M Night Shyamalan’s thriller stars Josh Hartnett as a serial killer
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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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South Korea’s ousted president Park Geun-Hye arrested
She was detained on charges of bribery, abuse of authority, coercion, and leaking government secrets, after a court hearing on Thursday.
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Cash-for-votes charges: EC's decision to postpone polls in two Tamil Nadu constituences draws flak
As elections are held for 232 of 234 seats on Monday, observers say voters in the remaining two seats will be influenced by final outcome.
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The Field
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IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals hold their nerve to beat Gujarat Titans in a high-scoring thriller
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Boxing: Preeti to headline India’s 50-member squad for Asian U-22 & Youth Boxing Championship
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Odisha FC beat Mohun Bagan Super Giant in first leg of semi-final
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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Indian men’s and women’s compound teams through to finals
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ISL 2023-24: How first-time head coach Petr Kratky helped Mumbai City FC pick up the pieces