Delhi’s former chief minister breaks down after discharge in corruption case Arvind Kejriwal says ‘I’ve only been honest’ after court dismisses ‘premeditated and choreographed’ case against him The Independent UK · Feb 27
Stolen From The Wild: 5 Animals The World Traffics The Most Wildlife trafficking is one of the darkest crimes happening quietly across the world. It does not make daily headlines, yet it destroys ecosystems, fuels organized crime, and wipes out species faster than climate change. Animals are hunted, trapped, shipped, sold, and displayed like objects, stripped of their lives, families, and… Times Pets · Feb 27
19 deputies of China's legislature, including 9 military officers, removed before annual meeting China’s legislature has removed 19 lawmakers, including nine military officers, as President Xi Jinping’s anti-corruption drive shows no sign of letting up The Independent UK · Feb 27
Bangladesh court requests Interpol red notice for Labour MP Tulip Siddiq Action relates to corruption case over allocation of government land in Dhaka to a private company The Guardian - UK · Feb 26
Did Thorbjørn Jagland Attempt to Take His Own Life? Former Norwegian PM Rushed to Hospital After Epstein Charges Norwegian ex-PM Thorbjørn Jagland, 75, hospitalised weeks after being charged with gross corruption linked to Jeffrey Epstein files. International Business Times UK · Feb 26
India’s top court bans school text book with section on ‘corruption of judiciary’ In a chapter about the role of judiciary in Indian society, the textbook reportedly referred to topics like ‘judicial corruption’ and ‘complaints against judges’ The Independent UK · Feb 26
Hasina’s British MP niece in corruption trouble? Bangladesh court orders authorities to request Interpol notice A court in Bangladesh on Thursday ordered authorities to request Interpol to issue a red notice for the arrest of Tulip Siddiq, a British MP and the niece of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The Times of India · Feb 26
Bangladesh court orders authorities to request Interpol red notice for arrest of British MP A court in Bangladesh’s capital has ordered authorities to request that Interpol issue a red notice for the arrest of a British lawmaker on charges of corruption in a private real estate project The Independent UK · Feb 26
Supreme Court Takes Strong Exception to NCERT Class 8 Textbook Mentioning Judicial Corruption The Supreme Court on Wednesday expressed serious concern over references to corruption in the judiciary contained in a newly introduced Class 8 NCERT social science textbook. Whats Hot · Feb 25
Trump has lost the ability to entertain. Sadly, he hasn’t lost the ability to offend Throughout the speech, Trump seemed tired. He had difficulty reading from his teleprompter; he gripped the podium with a tightness bordering on desperation The Guardian - US · Feb 25
Politics with Michelle Grattan: Geoffrey Watson calls for a royal commission on the CFMEU scandal Victorians faces a state election late this year, with the Labor government pitching for a fourth term. A key issue will be the government’s failure to deal with thuggery and corruption in the building industry, centred on the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU). The Conversation · Feb 25
Norway Ex-Prime Minister Attempted Suicide After Epstein Files Link Emerges Amid Corruption Probe Former Norwegian prime minister Thorbjørn Jagland has been hospitalised after an alleged suicide attempt, days after being charged with aggravated corruption linked to Jeffrey Epstein. International Business Times UK · Feb 25
Ex-Prince Andrew's Arrest Shows the Epstein Scandal Isn't Just About Sex The king's brother is under investigation for old-fashioned corruption—something Epstein excelled in. Reason · Feb 23
Bhagavad Gita: Three Gates to Hell and the Path to Freedom Bhagavad Gita is one of the most profound texts that can help us achieve true inner peace and liberation from all kinds of attachments. Each and every word that Lord Krishna uttered to help Arjuna come out of his self-negating thoughts and beliefs can gift us guiding light to navigate… Times Life · Feb 23
The Guardian - AU · Feb 20 Claims of bikies, strippers and drugs in the CFMEU threaten to end Jacinta Allan’s premiership. Can she survive? A report alleging the Victorian branch of the union had turned into a ‘crime syndicate’ has sparked a war between the state government and a corruption fighter
The Guardian - UK · Feb 20 Corruption is no longer envelopes of cash – now it is about who Washington is shielding and who it is sacrificing Trump has attacked judges and weakened global safeguards. Someone needs to stand up to the US and stop the erosion of democracy
The Conversation · Feb 20 Here’s how to investigate corruption in Victoria’s construction industry - and it’s not a royal commission The Victorian government is facing growing calls for a royal commission to investigate allegations of corruption in the construction sector.
The Independent UK · Feb 20 Judge dismisses ex-NYPD commissioner's lawsuit alleging 'systemic corruption' in police department A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by New York City’s former interim police commissioner against the previous mayor, Eric Adams, and his top deputies
AAP · Feb 19 War of words heats up amid union scandal A political spat has erupted over calls for a royal commission after a damning report exposed alleged corruption in the construction union.
The Times of India · Feb 19 Tarique Rahman hints at tough road ahead as ‘eco battered by graft, misrule’ Newly sworn-in Prime Minister Tarique Rahman pledged to improve law and order and ensure safety for all citizens, regardless of their political affiliation or beliefs. His government's priorities include tackling corruption and misrule, aiming to restore public confidence and establish the rule of law over political influence.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 18 Victorian attorney general lambasts integrity expert over ‘unfounded claim’ CFMEU corruption cost taxpayers $15bn Rotting from the Top report author Geoffrey Watson says ‘personal attacks’ from Labor government ministers have ‘crossed a line’
The Conversation · Feb 17 NZ is slowly slipping on the global corruption index. Is it time for an anti-corruption agency? On the face of it, New Zealand’s positive placing in a newly-released scorecard of perceived corruption seems reassuring.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 17 Mexican president challenges UK asylum given to woman accused of corruption Karime Macías, ex-wife of a state governor, is wanted for allegedly pilfering nearly £5m of public money and now lives in London
The Independent UK · Feb 17 How big is Ukraine’s corruption problem? The $100 million energy scheme scandal explained Anti-corruption investigators continue to topple senior Ukrainian officials as part of a massive graft probe. James C. Reynolds reports
Times Life · Feb 17 5 Things We Misunderstand About Idol Worship “न तस्य प्रतिमा अस्ति” Yajurveda 32.3 “There is no image of Him.” Many people read this line and immediately question idol worship. If the Divine is beyond form, why do millions bow before a murti? Why light a lamp before a statue? Why offer flowers to something made of stone?…