Corruption

The Trust of the Nation 2024 survey, conducted by TV9 and Dailyhunt, suggests that the BJP/NDA alliance is likely to win the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections with a 63% majority, consistent with earlier surveys. Prime Minister Narendra Modi enjoys strong support, with 64% of respondents favouring his continuation as PM

Congress MP and candidate of Wayanad for the Lok Sabha Election Rahul Gandhi took out a massive roadshow in Kozhikode on Tuesday (April 16). Addressing the large crowd, Gandhi attacked PM Modi citing the electoral bond scheme case.

In a significant development, a Vietnam court on Thursday sentenced real estate tycoon Truong My Lan to death for her involvement in a $12 billion fraud case, marking one of the sternest penalties amid the Communist Party's anti-corruption crackdown.

Delhi Minister Raaj Kumar Anand has resigned from both his post and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) over what he called was the party's downfall from an anti-corruption group to a party "that's involved in corruption".

BRS leader K Kavitha has been remanded to judicial custody until April 23 in the alleged Delhi Excise Policy Scam. Kavitha's appeal for interim bail, citing her son's exams, awaits a decision from Special Judge Kaveri Baweja on Monday. Kavitha, daughter of former Telangana CM K Chandrashekar Rao, faces accusations of involvement in a Rs 100 crore bribery scheme with the Aam Aadmi Party.

Yadvinder Sandhu, the grandson of Bhagat Singh, on Friday criticized the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for featuring Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's portrait alongside that of revolutionary freedom fighters Bhagat Singh and BR Ambedkar.

A Pakistani journalist questioned the United States' differential treatment towards political issues in India and Pakistan, particularly concerning support for opposition figures and political prisoners. The journalist highlighted the State Department's advocacy for Indian opposition members but noted the absence of similar support for Pakistani detainees

The Indian Express report claimed that 23 opposition politicians who switched to the BJP since 2014 have faced reduced scrutiny from federal investigative agencies regarding corruption cases. Among them were leaders from various parties, including Congress, NCP, Shiv Sena, TMC, TDP, SP, and YSRCP.

The ED has alleged that Arvind Kejriwal was the main conspirator in the case. The agency claims that Kejriwal, along with others, orchestrated the excise scam to favour certain groups and that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) benefited from the proceeds of the crime

Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched scathing remarks against Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and the state Congress during a campaign rally in Bengaluru. Shah emphasized the need for a corruption-free environment, contrasting BJP's governance with the alleged malpractices of the opposition. His speech aimed to sway voter sentiments ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

In a massive relief for Imran Khan, the Islamabad High Court on Monday suspended the 14-year jail term of former Pakistan prime minister and his wife, Bushra Bibi, in the Toshakhana corruption case.  

On Sunday, the BJP retaliated to Rahul Gandhi's accusation of "match-fixing" against Prime Minister Narendra Modi by alleging that the Congress government in the past had made a 'deal' with Sri Lanka, handing over the Katchatheevu island to benefit the party's first family.

Ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday slammed the opposition INDIA bloc, asserting that attacks against him won't deter the fight against corruption.

The Special Court of Representatives has summoned Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar in response to a defamation case filed by the BJP regarding corruption allegations. Rahul Gandhi, also implicated, seeks exemption due to election commitments, but his appearance is scheduled for June 1. 

In a letter signed by over 600 legal professionals, they highlighted tactics employed by a vested interest group to influence judicial outcomes, particularly in cases involving political figures and corruption allegations