CORRUPT TACTICS
"Already returned Rs 17,000 crore to victims of corruption": PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is seeking legal advice to return money looted in corruption in Kerala, where he has already given Rs 17,000 crore to victims. He also revealed that another Rs 1.25 lakh crore of seized money can be returned to victims. The Prime Minister has attached property of politicians involved in a cooperative bank scam, which belonged to the middle class and the poor.
"Undermining the judiciary, eroding confidence": Retired SC, HC judges alert CJI Chandrachud over perception of decisions
Though the retired judges, including four from the apex court, did not specify the incidents which prompted them to write to the CJI, their letter came amid amid a war of words between the ruling BJP and opposition parties over the actions against some opposition leaders in corruption cases.
Left devoting entire campaign to attacking me, tactic can only help BJP: Shashi Tharoor
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor accused Left of dividing anti-BJP votes in Thiruvananthapuram, focusing campaign on undermining him instead of addressing BJP's misrule. Tharoor challenged rivals to debate on key issues, confident in his track record and progress in constituency. He dismissed 'fatigue factor' as people voting against BJP's divisive politics.
Priyanka Gandhi accuses govt of 'pressuring' judiciary after electoral bonds judgment
The Congress general secretary's remarks come two days after Prime Minister Modi criticised the grand old party in reaction to more than 600 lawyers writing to the Chief Justice of India, alleging that a "vested interest group" is trying to put pressure on the judiciary and defame courts.
BJP's Ravi Shankar Prasad backs letter by 600 lawyers to CJI against 'group trying to influence verdicts'
"...It is indeed saddening that some people, including those who are close to the Congress establishment, have always taken a very grim view at times about judiciary, depending upon what kind of judgments have come. These are the people who at one time talked of committed judiciary. These are people who at one time hailed the supersession of judges by the Congress government in the 1970s...Indian judiciary is an extraordinary institution. We are very proud of it," the BJP MP said.
Over 600 lawyers write to CJI over 'vested interest group' trying to defame courts; condemn remarks like 'bench fixing'
Over 600 Indian lawyers have written a letter to the Chief Justice of India, expressing concerns over a vested interest group attempting to pressure the judiciary and defame courts. The letter, signed by prominent lawyers, aims to undermine the integrity of the judiciary and damage the atmosphere of trust and harmony within the judiciary.
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To browbeat, bully others is vintage Congress culture: PM Modi on lawyers' letter to CJI
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said it is a "vintage Congress culture" to browbeat and bully others, remarks that came in reaction to more than 600 lawyers writing to the Chief Justice of India, alleging that a "vested interest group" is trying to put pressure on the judiciary and defame courts. "To browbeat and bully others is vintage Congress culture.
Rahul Gandhi a liability for INDIA bloc: BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi
Regarding the leadership crisis within the opposition, Naqvi singled out Rahul Gandhi as a liability for the INDIA bloc, suggesting that the opposition's frustration is evident in their rhetoric. He said, "Rahul Gandhi is a liability of the opposition bloc INDIA. Now, their depression over imminent defeat is visible through their abuses which reflect their frustration. INDIA bloc in no way is a challenge to the BJP."
Hafta vasooli, shell companies & kickbacks: Congress claims poll bond details open a can of worms
Electoral bond data: The Electoral Commission's recent release of electoral data has sparked immediate reactions, with the Congress party swiftly analyzing the bond data disclosed by the State Bank of India. Congress alleged various corrupt practices by the BJP, including quid pro quo, hafta vasooli, kickbacks, and money laundering through shell companies.
Oppn seeks SC probe into 'quid pro quo' in bonds
Opposition accuses government of pressuring firms for BJP's donations. Congress demands SC-monitored corruption investigation. BJP received half donations. Freeze BJP accounts for illegal funds. Mention of ED, IT, CBI raids, CPI-M, SBI data, MP Kapil Sibal.
The Russian opposition just lost its brightest star Alexei Navalny. What does it do now?
Alexei Navalny's death in a Russian prison colony has left the opposition in a difficult position. With many key figures either dead, exiled, or imprisoned, there is a lack of unified leadership and vision for Russia's future. The elimination of Navalny has led to concerns about the end of political dissent in the country. Despite the challenges, some opposition politicians are trying to build coalitions with anti-war groups and exiled figures to continue the fight for democracy.
"Afraid of his corruption coming out in open": Rahul Gandhi hits back after Assam CM's 'scared' barb
In a verbal exchange, Assam CM accused Rahul Gandhi of fearing him and his child, to which Rahul responded, alleging the CM's fear of his corruption being exposed. The tension escalated as the CM declared deployment of commandos for Rahul's yatra, claiming Muslim women won't participate due to their government's development schemes. Amid the controversy, the Congress reported an attack on their yatra by BJP supporters, prompting Congress president Kharge to vow legal action and assert the party's unwavering commitment to justice.
Sweeping Chinese military purge exposes weakness, could widen, says Analysts
China's top lawmakers ousted nine senior military officers from the national legislative body on Friday, state media reported, a step that typically precedes further punishment for wayward cadres. Many of these were from the Rocket Force - a key arm of the PLA overseeing tactical and nuclear missiles.
Congress dividing women on caste lines, hates me as I am from OBCs: PM Narendra Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the Congress government in Chhattisgarh, accusing it of corruption in every scheme and targeting marginalized communities. He promised stern action against those involved in the state's Public Service Commission 'scam' if the BJP comes to power. Modi also alleged corruption in the distribution of ration under the PM Garib Kalyan Yojana and in the cow dung procurement scheme.
Chinese Communist Party marred by corruption for decades
The Chinese leadership has throughout its existence from 1949 till the present have been acknowledging the menace of corruption within the party, government and the country’s society as a whole. This acceptance has however not borne much results in terms of tangible results such as reduction in corruption cases.
View: Post-Karnataka, BJP’s victory in 2024 is probable, but no longer certain
Modi remains immensely popular. So, the NDA argues, it will definitely win in 2024. After Karnataka, that certainty has diminished to a probability. Corruption now matters. BJP has lost its halo. In all probability, it will still win the 2024 election. But that is no longer 100% certain.
'Congress speaking on corruption, vindictiveness - it's a shame': Finance Minister Sitharaman
Rejecting the Congress' charge linking Enforcement Directorate's raids against its leaders in Chhattisgarh to vendetta politics, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday accused the opposition party of indulging in "spit and run" tactics.
Suspicions mount against Pakistan Army for scribe assassination
Sharif was the target of the establishment for more than one reason--he was working on a documentary on corruption in Pakistan titled ‘Behind Closed Doors’, reportedly an expose of politicians and Generals in widespread corruption in the country. He was also reportedly investigating the ISI-Dawood Ibrahim link in Kenya as part of the documentary, sources alleged.
Modi's tactics to derail Bharat Jodo Yatra: Congress on ED summons to Shivakumar
Karnataka unit chief D K Shivakumar said he has received summons from the ED to appear before it in connection with a money-laundering case. Calling the ED action "harassment", he questioned the timing of the summons when the Congress' Bharat Jodo Yatra was on and when the State Assembly session was underway.
Xi Jinping's China using coercive tactics to shape media narratives: US report
Washington [US], September 8 (ANI) The Chinese government under President Xi Jinping is accelerating its campaign to influence media outlets and news consumers by using coercive tactics to shape media narratives and suppress critical reporting, according to US-based think tank Freedom House.
Under fire from Bengal BJP over MGNREGA corruption remarks, Union minister Kapil Moreshwar Patil makes U-Turn
Patil, talking to reporters, also stated that the TMC government had not submitted any utilisation certificate on the funds spent under the MGNREGA scheme. "There has been corruption in MNREGA; there have been complaints regarding it. They (the state government) have not submitted utilization certificates. What I meant was that I am yet to visit those places (where such allegations have been raised). Next time I am here, I will visit those areas," Patil said.
Dodging raids, passing the buck were key to Uber’s strategy: report
Uber finds itself under the spotlight after an international investigation reveals illegal tactics, secret political lobbying, and ethically questionable practices.
DMK submits "corruption list" to Tamil Nadu Governor Banwarilal Purohit
On his part, the Chief Minister on Tuesday hit back at the opposition party leader by saying that there was no scope for corruption in tenders as they were all awarded online.
Former South African prez Zuma summoned to appear before commission for graft charges
Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo said Zuma would be required to appear on November 16-20, adding that if the former president wished to present his evidence virtually rather than in person, it would be permitted.
678 cases under investigation by CBI, 25 for more than five years, shows report by CVC
The CVC said out of the total 678 cases under investigation, 268 were pending for less than one year, 177 for more than one year but less than two years, 122 for more than two years but less than three years, 86 for over three years but less than five years and 25 for over five years.
Samsung heir apologises over corruption scandal
The heir to the Samsung empire bowed in apology Wednesday for company misconduct including a controversial plan for him to ascend to the leadership of the world's largest smartphone maker.
Welfare card and social media tactics helped Kalvakuntla Chandrasekhar Rao emerge as a hero
KCR's weapons included well-targeted schemes, great use of social media and delivering on his promises.
Karti Chidambaram arrest is vendetta, diversionary tactic: Congress
An FIR filed by the CBI on May 15 last year had alleged irregularities in the FIPB clearance to INX Media for receiving overseas funds to the tune of Rs 305 crore in 2007.
Congress using diversionary tactic to cover up corruption: BJP
Hitting back at Congress on its demand for Arun Jaitley's resignation over DDCA's "financial irregularities", BJP said it was using diversionary tactic to "cover up" its corruption and accused it of forming an alliance of like-minded parties to "protect" the corrupt.
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