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Bhubaneswar: In a crackdown on corruption, Odisha Vigilance on Sunday apprehended a government employee in Nayagarh district for allegedly accepting a bribe from a pensioner. The accused, identified as Saroj Kumar Sahoo, a Senior Assistant in the office of the Sub-Treasury Officer at Khandapada, was caught red-handed while demanding and accepting ₹3,000 to facilitate the credit of pensionary benefits. According to Vigilance officials, Sahoo had allegedly demanded the bribe from the complainant, threatening to block the processing of pension bills if the amount was not paid. Aggrieved by the harassment, the pensioner approached Vigilance authorities, following which a trap was laid. A Vigilance team subsequently nabbed Sahoo while he was accepting the bribe. The entire tainted amount of ₹3,000 was recovered from his possession and seized. Following the trap, simultaneous searches are being carried out at two locations linked to the accused to probe possible disproportionate assets (DA). In this connection, a case has been registered at Vigilance Police Station, Bhubaneswar under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 2018. Further investigation is underway.
Guwahati: The Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) has alleged large-scale irregularities and corruption in the Gorukhuti Agricultural Project. Senior Congress leader Ram Prasad Sharma claimed a clear mismatch between the statements of project chairman Padma Hazarika and Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, demanding a CBI inquiry into the alleged misuse of public funds. Ready for a challenge? Click here to take our quiz and show off your knowledge! Sharma said the government launched the project on over 77,000 bighas of land after evicting Indian citizens and spent nearly Rs 25 crore on ...Read More >
New Delhi, January 31: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that the new BJP government will probe all corruption cases against the 'AAPda' government to bare its 'kuccha chittha' (dubious deals) and vowed to rid the city of 'loot aur jhooth ki Aapda' (disaster of lies and loot). Addressing an election rally in Dwarka ahead of the February 5 Assembly polls, PM Modi said after the BJP government is formed, an Assembly session will be called to table the CAG report to expose the financial lapses of the 'AAPda' government. "Jinhone Dilli ko loota hai, unhe lotana hi parega (Those who have ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 6 (PTI) Former Delhi minister Satyendar Jain was questioned by the Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) for over five hours on Friday in connection with a graft case related to the construction of classrooms in city government schools under the previous AAP dispensation. Sources said Jain was evasive in his replies and might be called for questioning again. Jain, who was the Public Works Department (PWD) minister in the AAP government, termed the case "politically motivated". According to the sources, Jain was given a written questionnaire with 29 questions. "He tried to put the bla ...Read More >
Chandigarh: Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday said the state govt was consistently working to provide better resources to the doctors and quality healthcare services to the citizens.He mentioned that medical colleges were being established in every district.While there were only six medical colleges in 2014, the number has now increased to 15, and nine new colleges are under construction. As a result, MBBS seats in the state increased from 700 in 2014 to 2,185, at present. The state govt aims to increase the MBBS seats to over 3,400 by 2029, said Saini.The CM was addressing a ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 18 Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Friday reiterated his opposition to the imposition of ... Mumbai, July 18 Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Friday reiterated his opposition to the imposition of Hindi under the trilingual formula from grade 1 in Maharashtra. He told reporters in the premises of Vidhan Bhavan after the conclusion of the monsoon session of the state legislature, "We will not tolerate the forced implementation of a three-language policy in Maharashtra." Thackeray said his coming together with Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Friday reiterated his opposition to the imposition of Hindi under the trilingual formula from grade 1 in Maharashtra. He told reporters in the premises of Vidhan Bhavan after the conclusion of the monsoon session of the state legislature, "We will not tolerate the forced implementation of a three-language policy in Maharashtra." Thackeray said his coming together with Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray on the same stage after many years should be seen as a signal of a long-term association. "There is ...Read More >
KOLKATA: PM Modi's second rally in seven weeks in West Bengal, in the industrial township of Durgapur Friday, started with a "Jai Ma Kali, Jai Ma Durga" homage to the state's two biggest Hindu deities. He then took Trinamool's campaign for the 2026 assembly polls head-on, vowing that "infiltrators will be investigated as per provisions in the legal system". "We will not allow a conspiracy against Bengal's 'asmita' (pride). It is Modi's guarantee," he said to a cheering crowd. "For the sake of vote-bank politics, TMC is putting Bengal's identity at stake by encouraging and protecting illegal im ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The BJP has officially commenced its candidate selection process for the upcoming local body elections in Telangana, with state party president N Ramchander Rao declaring the party's intent to contest all seats from ward members to Zilla Parishad Territorial Constituencies (ZPTCs). Addressing the media in Karimnagar on Wednesday, Rao emphasized that the people of Telangana are looking to the BJP for transparent governance and accelerated development. Rao announced that the first list of ZPTC candidates will be finalized shortly, and "B-forms" will be issued in constituencies where ...Read More >
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season has barely begun, but it has already delivered its first major controversy. Following Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) six-wicket defeat to Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Wankhede Stadium, a pointed remark from captain Ajinkya Rahane has triggered a wider debate - forcing Cricket Australia (CA) to step in with a clarification. At the centre of the storm is Cameron Green, KKR's high-profile signing worth INR 25.20 crore, who did not bowl a single over despite MI's dominant chase of 220. KKR seemed in control after posting a commanding 220/4, but the script ...Read More >
CHENNAI: BJP's Tamil Nadu election in-charge Piyush Goyal released a "chargesheet" accusing the DMK government of systemic corruption, financial mismanagement, and harbouring an explicit anti-Hindu bias. The BJP also accused the state government of illegal sand mining and deep-rooted graft across departments. Unveiled at the BJP state headquarters in Chennai on March 31, the chargesheet alleged "massive irregularities" in the DMK regime, including over Rs 1 lakh crore in state liquor marketing ...Read More >
Chandigarh, April 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) A trial court in Haryana's Panchkula on Friday closed the Enforcement Directorate's complaint against Congress leader and two-time Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda and Associated Journals Ltd (AJL) regarding the re-allotment of an institutional plot at old rates in 2005. AJL is linked to Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi. Special Judge under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), Rajeev Goyal, closed the ED's complaint against Hooda and AJL as they had already been discharged in the main case by the CBI. The Punjab and Haryana Hig ...Read More >
Patna, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a major action against corruption, the State Vigilance Unit (SVU) on Saturday arrested Sub-Inspector Putul Kumari, the SHO of the Women's Police Station in Samastipur, for accepting a bribe of Rs 20,000. Her driver was also arrested in the case. The arrest has created a stir within the police department. According to an official, Putul Kumari was caught red-handed while taking the bribe from Rajiv Ranjan, a resident of Chhatauna village under Mufassil police station limits, in connection with an assault case. Rajiv Ranjan had filed a written complaint with ...Read More >
The Haryana vigilance and anti-corruption bureau (SV&ACB) has arrested another accused in the ₹145-crore Panchkula municipal corporation FDR fraud case. The case pertains to alleged irregularities in fixed deposit receipts (FDRs) and bank accounts maintained by Panchkula MC at Kotak Mahindra Bank, Sector 11, Panchkula. The accused has been identified as Kapil, a resident of Rajpura, Punjab, into whose account ₹2.36 crore was allegedly transferred into from the Panchkula MC's account. Kapil was nabbed from Sirhind. According to officials, he is reportedly known to co-accused Rajat, who is cur ...Read More >
Katra: Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Jammu and Kashmir on Friday to inaugurate multiple rail projects, including the world's highest Chenab Rail Bridge, the Anji Khad Bridge, and the Katra-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express, as part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link. These railway projects directly connect Jammu and Kashmir to the rest of the country. The Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link is an all-weather railway corridor designed to provide seamless connectivity to the region through the rail network. During his visit, PM Modi reviewed the Chenab bridge, world's highest ra ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Krishan Kumar, a Superintendent of Customs posted at the Air Cargo Complex in Sahar, Mumbai, for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 10.2 lakh from a Customs House Agent (CHA) firm. The arrest was made during a trap operation on August 2, 2025, after a detailed verification and surveillance process. According to a CBI press release issued on Sunday, the case was registered against Krishan Kumar and other unknown public servants and private individuals based on a complaint by a CHA firm. The ...Read More >
Patna (Bihar) [India], September 30 (ANI): Founder of Jan Suraaj Party, Prashant Kishor, has demanded the resignation of JD-U leader Ashok Choudhary and reiterated that the Bihar Minister had acquired property worth Rs 200 crores by illegal means. Prashant Kishor said, "We stand by what has been said about Ashok Chaudhary's property. He has acquired property worth Rs 200 crores. He said on camera that if even one kattha of land comes up, I will be a slave to Jan Suraaj. Now that the papers have been issued, you say that this is not your land. If it is your land, then don't be a slave to Jan S ...Read More >
Citing a case before the Lokpal over the growth in movable and immovable assets owned by Dubey's wife as mentioned in his election affidavits over the years, Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate alleged there was no consistency between her income and assets over the years. The Congress on Thursday alleged that there was "disproportionate" growth in the assets of BJP MP Nishikant Dubey's wife Anamika Gautam, and said that the ruling party leader must clarify on this as it "appears to be a case ...Read More >
RAMPUR: Less than two months after he was released from Sitapur jail, SP leader Mohammed Azam Khan went back behind bars on Monday when a court convicted and sentenced him to seven years' imprisonment in a 2019 case related to obtaining two PAN cards using different dates of birth. The special MP-MLA court here also sentenced Azam Khan's son Abdullah Azam to seven years' imprisonment in the same case. After the sentencing, Khan was taken from the Rampur court to the district jail under heavy security. While being taken to prison, he said, "What is there to say now? It is the court's decision ...Read More >
The Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday exchanged several barbs amid the high-stake contest in Assam where the assembly elections are scheduled on April 9. Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi, who was in Assam for a campaign rally, accused the Himanta Biswa Sarma government of being corrupt and alleged a "mafia rule" in the state. The Congress leader, an MP from Wayanad, also raised Zubeen Garg's death and said seeking justice for a respected figure is a political duty rather ...Read More >
The agency has now moved a fresh plea for their remand in the court, saying the duo need to be interrogated about alleged involvement of other senior officials of NCLT in the bribery case. The CBI has approached a city court seeking custody of deputy registrar of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Mumbai bench, arrested for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 3 lakh from a businessman for helping to favourably settle ownership dispute of a hotel. The CBI on May 29 arrested de ...Read More >
The Haryana vigilance and anti-corruption bureau (SV&ACB) has arrested another accused in the ₹145-crore Panchkula municipal corporation FDR fraud case. The case pertains to alleged irregularities in fixed deposit receipts (FDRs) and bank accounts maintained by Panchkula MC at Kotak Mahindra Bank, Sector 11, Panchkula. The accused has been identified as Kapil, a resident of Rajpura, Punjab, into whose account ₹2.36 crore was allegedly transferred into from the Panchkula MC's account. Kapil ...Read More >
Just four days after an assistant sub-inspector (ASI) from the Cybercrime police station, Mansa Devi Complex, was arrested in a ₹1.15 lakh bribe case, the state vigilance and anti-corruption bureau (ACB), Panchkula, has apprehended a constable from the same police station for his involvement in the crime. The arrested individual has been identified as Pradeep Kumar. The ACB stated that constable Pradeep Kumar's arrest was made after sufficient evidence implicating him was uncovered during the ongoing investigation. Authorities revealed that their probe indicated Pradeep Kumar conspired with A ...Read More >
PM Modi said that Kerala has great potential, yet continues to lag behind other states. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that the countdown for removal of the LDF government in Kerala has started, and a BJP-led NDA will come to power in the state. Speaking at a BJP-led NDA rally here in Pathanamthitta district, Modi said that the saffron party workers in the state have signalled a strong mood to bid farewell to the Left rule. Elections to 140 Assembly seats will be held on April 9 ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday announced the provisional attachment of assets worth approximately ₹131.45 crore in Spain, including a luxury yacht and immovable properties, under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). These assets belong to Pavel Prozorov, a Spanish national and the alleged mastermind behind the unauthorised forex trading platform OctaFX. The attached assets comprise a commercial Italian-model luxury yacht cruising in the Western Mediterranean, a minijet boat, a luxury car, and two residential properties in Spain. The ED's probe was launched ...Read More >
Patna: The NDA reacted sharply to RJD leader Tejashwi Prasad Yadav's promise of providing permanent jobs to Jeevika didis with a monthly salary of Rs30,000 each to them.BJP national spokesperson and MP, Sudhanshu Trivedi, and deputy CM Samrat Choudhary mocked Tejashwi's promises. Trivedi said Tejashwi, who is distracted and disillusioned by the problems in his alliance, is making statements that not only question the credibility of his claims but also mock the electoral process.Choudhary said for ...Read More >
Chandigarh: Haryana govt has decided to hand over the probe into the alleged Rs 590-crore fraud and misappropriation of funds linked to its departments and boards by IDFC First Bank to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).Sources said the vigilance wing in the chief secretary's office has forwarded a proposal to the govt to take up the matter with the Union ministry of home affairs (MHA). Investigators from Haryana and the Enforcement Directorate (ED), Chandigarh zone, are already understood to be in touch with CBI officials and are informally sharing details related to the case.While Har ...Read More >
Following the discharge in the primary CBI case, special judge Rajeev Goyal also closed the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) money-laundering complaint against the accused. Hooda, 78, appeared in person during the proceedings, which effectively terminate a decade of litigation involving allegations of corruption, cheating, and criminal conspiracy. The court's decision follows a February 25 ruling by the Punjab and Haryana high court, which set aside a 2021 order that had originally framed charges ...Read More >
Karimnagar: The Telangana High Court will hear a petition on April 6 on the future of the Cooperative Electric Supply Society (CESS), Sircilla, following its takeover by the Telangana Northern Power Distribution Company Limited(TGNPDCL) after the cooperative failed to renew its licence. The transition ended CESS's 56-year functioning as a self-governing cooperative. A public interest petition has sought its permanent merger with TGNPDCL, alleging large-scale corruption, while the present CESS governing body is preparing a separate legal challenge against the takeover. A petition filed by Biy ...Read More >
A young woman named Oleti Pushpa (22) was killed by her live-in partner Sheikh Shamma (22) in the Ambedkar Konaseema region of Andhra Pradesh, reported India Today. She was living with Sheikh for the past 6 months after she separated from her spouse. The incident took place in Siddhartha Nagar, B Savaram village of Rajolu mandal on 16th July. Shamma reportedly accused Pushpa of having affairs with other men. He forced her to engage in prostitution and frequently instigated fights with her when intoxicated. As per police, Shamma was addicted to ganja. On the fateful night, he against pressuri ...Read More >
'India should look to add an extra bowler' IMAGE: Ajinkya Rahane has a piece of advice for head coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Shubman Gill- play an extra bowler in the fourth Test at Old Trafford. Photograph: BCCI/X As India gear up for the fourth Test at Old Trafford, former captain Ajinkya Rahane has raised a tactical alarm: the team's all-rounder-heavy approach might be hurting their chances. His solution? A fourth specialist bowler -- even if it comes at the cost of batting depth. Now in England, and having witnessed India's narrow defeat at Lord's, the veteran batter has a piece of ...Read More >