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ED Seizes Rs 71 Crore in Properties in Major Mumbai Municipal Corruption Case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached immovable properties worth Rs 71 crore in a significant corruption case involving the Vasai Virar City Municipal Corporation (VVCMC). The case includes IAS officer Anil Pawar and others, with the ED's investigation revealing a widespread cartel of officials involved in illegal construction and bribery.
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Thane Deputy Civic Commissioner Arrested in Rs 25 Lakh Bribery Case
A Thane Municipal Corporation deputy commissioner and a private individual were arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau in a significant bribery case. The officials were caught red-handed during a trap operation at the TMC headquarters.
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Tirumala Temple 'Loot' Allegations: TDP Leader Accuses Jagan Government of Misappropriation
Andhra Pradesh’s ruling TDP leader, Nara Lokesh, has accused the YSR Congress Party government of stealing over Rs 100 crore from the Tirumala temple’s donation box. He shared CCTV footage on X, claiming it shows the large-scale misappropriation of Lord Venkateswara’s offerings.
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BJP Shares Video Alleging Rs 100 Crore Tirumala Temple 'Loot' During YSRCP Rule
BJP and TDP leaders accuse the YSRCP government of siphoning off Rs 100 crore from the Tirumala temple's donation box. The alleged funds were reportedly diverted into real estate and other illicit activities.
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Nara Lokesh Accuses YSRCP of Stealing Tirumala Temple Wealth
Nara Lokesh, Minister for HRD and IT, has accused YSRCP leaders of looting the wealth of Tirumala Sri Venkateshwara Swamy Temple, alleging that the theft involved significant real estate investments and misuse of sacred offerings.
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Albania Appoints Diella, the World’s First AI Cabinet Minister to Combat Corruption
Albania has appointed an AI robot named Diella as a cabinet-level minister to oversee public procurement processes, aiming to eliminate corruption and enhance transparency.
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Peruvian Court Sentences Former President Toledo for Corruption
A Peruvian court has sentenced former President Alejandro Toledo to 13 years and four months for money laundering, marking his second conviction in a major corruption scandal involving Brazilian construction giant Odebrecht.
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Retd Brigadiers Turn Approvers in Graft Case Against Ex-ISI Chief Faiz Hameed
Two retired Pakistani brigadiers have turned approvers in a corruption case against former ISI chief Lt General Faiz Hameed, adding a new layer to the ongoing power struggle in Pakistan's military and political landscape.
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Ex-VVCMC Chief Fixed Bribe Rate for Builders at ₹150 per Sqft: ED Probe Reveals
The Enforcement Directorate's investigation into illegal constructions in Vasai East has uncovered that former VVCMC commissioner Anil Pawar set a fixed bribe rate for builders at ₹150 per square foot. Four arrests have been made in the case.
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Digital Corruption: Karnataka's Sub-Registrar Offices Under Fire
Karnataka's e-governance initiative, aimed at curbing corruption, has instead become a breeding ground for graft in sub-registrar offices. Citizens are forced to pay unofficial fees to get routine tasks completed, often under the guise of 'server down' issues.
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Gurugram Residents Duped by Forged CM Letters and Fake RERA Approvals
Residents in Gurugram have lodged FIRs against a tehsildar, a patwari, and a real-estate developer company for allegedly duping them with forged documents and fake approvals.
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Finfluencer Exposes Corruption in Indian Metro Real Estate Market
Akshat Shrivastava, a prominent finfluencer, calls out the Indian metro real estate market as one of the most corrupt, warning middle-class buyers about the pitfalls of investing in low-yield properties.
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Unveiling the Hidden Wealth: Bihar Vigilance Bureau Raids Expose Real Estate Empire of Retired Officers
In a significant anti-corruption drive, the Bihar Vigilance Bureau raided multiple properties linked to two retired Circle Officers from Hajipur Sadar, Krishna Kumar Singh and Anjay Kumar Rai, uncovering substantial assets and financial irregularities.
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Mumbai Court Accepts ACB's Closure Report in Powai Real Estate Fraud Case
The special court in Mumbai has accepted the Anti-Corruption Bureau's (ACB) closure report in a high-profile case involving real estate magnate Niranjan Hiranandani and the Powai Area Development Scheme (PADS).
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Maharashtra Lokayukta Investigates Rs 55 Crore TDR Scam in Chembur Housing Society
The Maharashtra Lokayukta has initiated an inquiry into a ₹55 crore scam involving the fraudulent acquisition of Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) by the Green Garden Apartment Co-operative Housing Society in Chembur. The probe includes allegations of forgery, embezzlement, and collusion.
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Madhu Yaskhi Alleges Kavitha Looted Rs 800 Crore via Telangana Jagruthi
TPCC campaign committee chairman Madhu Yaskhi Goud has alleged that BRS MLC Kavitha extorted Rs 800 crore from public funds and real estate firms under the guise of Telangana Jagruthi, a skill development organization.
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India's Urban Floods: A Crisis of Neglect and Greed
India's major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru are facing devastating floods due to a mix of poor urban planning, neglected sewage systems, and unchecked real estate development. The rains of May 2025 have exposed the deep-seated issues in India's urban infrastructure.
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Chief Justice Withdraws Corruption Case Amid Allegations of Bench-Hunting
On May 23, Chief Justice Sheel Nagu of the Punjab & Haryana High Court withdrew a corruption case from a single judge and assigned it to his own bench, following receipt of oral and written complaints. The decision has raised eyebrows and sparked speculation about potential bench-hunting.
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CBI Busts Rs3 Lakh Bribery Case: Deputy Registrar of NCLT Mumbai Among Those Arrested
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a deputy registrar of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) in Mumbai and an individual in a Rs3.30 lakh bribery case. The arrests were made following a complaint from a hotel owner who alleged coercion to pay a bribe for a favorable outcome in a long-running corporate dispute.
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Abhishek Singhvi Seeks to Withdraw Roop Bansal's Corruption FIR Petition in High Court
In a significant development, senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi sought to withdraw the petition filed by real estate developer Roop Bansal to quash a corruption FIR in the Punjab and Haryana High Court. The court, led by Chief Justice Sheel Nagu, declined the request and ordered the hearing to continue.