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Edappadi Palaniswami opposes R.S. Bharathi’s request to withdraw a 2018 case related to corruption in highway contracts

Leader of the Opposition Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Thursday vehemently opposed a request made by DMK organising secretary R.S. Bharathi to withdraw the latter’s 2018 plea seeking a Directorate of Vigilance and Anti Corruption (DVAC) inquiry into alleged nepotism and corruption in award of contracts by State highways department.

The Hindu

Saving an election on Insta: Guatemalans go to social media to try to protect presidential vote

MEXICO CITY — As their presidential election hangs in the balance, Guatemalans are taking to social media to try to circumvent what they see as interference and a threat to democracy.

Los Angeles Times

Kumaraswamy says he is ready to give pen drive with ‘proof on corruption’ to all members of Assembly

The former Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy on Thursday accused the Congress government of corruption and said he was ready to give a pen drive that he claimed had proof of corruption in transfers to all members of the Legislative Assembly if Speaker U.T. Khader permits.

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Stephen Lawrence’s mother says decision not to charge police over murder inquiry ‘disgraceful’

‘The decision has caused me immense distress and little thought has been given to me as a mother who has lost her son,’ says campaigner

The Independent UK

Congress leaders in Rajasthan will work together to ensure party's victory: Sachin Pilot

The Congress leader also said that he raised the issues of corruption of the previous BJP government in the State, paper leaks and Rajasthan Public Service Commission reform.

The Hindu

Detectives accused of bungling first Stephen Lawrence inquiry will not face charges

Exclusive: Lady Lawrence calls decision a ‘disgrace’ after announcement despite errors made by senior detectives leading to suspects remaining free

The Guardian - UK

Raj Bhavan issues clarification on T.N. Law Minister’s letter over sanction to prosecute former AIADMK Ministers

A day after Tamil Nadu Law Minister S. Regupathy wrote to Governor R.N. Ravi seeking his sanction to prosecute certain former AIADMK Ministers who are facing corruption charges, the Raj Bhavan on July 6, issued a press release with certain clarifications.

The Hindu

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HC permits Sameer Wankhede to amend plea and include Shah Rukh Khan under Prevention of Corruption Act for paying Rs 18 crore bribe

The Bombay High Court on Wednesday permitted IRS officer Sameer Wankhede, named as accused by the CBI in an extortion and bribery case related to the Cordelia cruise drugs case, to amend his petition to add additional ground that the giver of the alleged bribe should also be prosecuted.

The Times of India

T.N. Law Minister writes to Governor seeking nod for pending bills, prosecuting ex-Ministers

Tamil Nadu Law Minister S. Regupathy has written to Governor R. N. Ravi seeking his assent, without further delay, for 13 Bills and also for sanction to prosecute certain former AIADMK Ministers, who are facing corruption charges.

The Hindu

Tackling vague laws, for public safety

In Bangkok's construction industry, demands for kickbacks from city authorities are nothing new. But when it was the Bangkok governor who exposed the corruption himself, change may be on the way.

Bangkok Post

BSY endorses HDK’s corruption charges against govt. and says he will join hands in the fight

Veteran BJP leader B.S. Yediyurappa on Tuesday endorsed JD(S) leader H.D. Kumaraswamy’s allegations that there is corruption in the Congress dispensation and declared that he would join hands with him in the fight against corruption.

The Hindu

Rajam mandal surveyor caught ‘taking bribe’

Officials of the Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) trapped Rajam mandal surveyor V. Chandar Rao of Vizianagaram district, while he was allegedly accepting ₹10,000 bribe from the complainant, on Monday

The Hindu

Before they joined Shinde camp, Ajit Pawar, Bhujbal, Patel and Mushrif were under ED scanner

Of the nine NCP leaders who have joined the BJP-Shiv Sena government in Maharashtra, at least four MLAs or their family members have faced investigations by the Enforcement Directorate in recent years.

Newslaundry

Maharashtra NCP crisis: Why PM Modi is being targetted by opposition

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is at the centre of attack by the opposition leaders over the split in Sharad Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) with nine of its MLAs led by Ajit Pawar joining the BJP-Shiv Sena (Shinde) government in Maharashtra on Sunday.

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Pat Toomey's post-Senate jobs are renewing calls to close Washington's revolving door

WASHINGTON — A few weeks before he left the U.S. Senate in January, Pat Toomey helped block the Enablers Act, a bipartisan proposal designed to curtail corruption and money laundering.

The Hindu

Here are the big stories from Karnataka today

Karnataka Today newsletter: Corruption has become almost institutionalised, says Karnataka Governor, and more

The Conversation

Four priorities for Nigeria’s newly elected national assembly

Nigeria’s National Assembly – the 10th since independence – was inaugurated on 13 June 2023. It has two arms: the Senate and the House of Representatives. The 109 senators and 360 representatives were elected on 25 February 2023. Godswill Akpabio was elected Senate president and Tajudeen Abass House of Representatives…

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Eradicating corruption entrenched in system is a major challenge: Karnataka Governor

Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot said, in the next five years, the Karnataka Government would place emphasis on a people-centric economy.

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The Guardian - UK

Tory donor accused of using bullying legal threats to suppress a report

David Davis said Mohamed Amersi ‘silenced’ Margaret Hodge, chair of parliamentary anti-corruption group

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s national anti-corruption commission receives 44 referrals on first day of operation

Nacc commissioner Paul Brereton reveals the body has already received a number of leads but not all will be investigated

Newcastle Herald

Maguire breaks silence in wake of ICAC corruption findings

Maguire has stood by his achievements in office and slammed media.

AAP

Berejiklian's former flame defends 'tenacity' in office

The one-time boyfriend of Gladys Berejiklian has issued his first public statement after the release of damning findings by the NSW corruption watchdog.

Bangkok Post

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BRS leaders hit out at Rahul Gandhi, term his charges as ‘joke’

Minister for Finance and Health T. Harish Rao said the Congress had a history of looting the country and that was why it was named ‘Scamgress’

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BJP’s washing machine has been switched on in Maharashtra, says Congress as ally NCP undergoes a split

“Clearly the BJP’s ‘washing machine’ has resumed its operations.”

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