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Rahul wants to speak of Modi’s ‘corruption’ in Lok Sabha: Why it won’t be easy

Rahul Gandhi claimed on Wednesday that he had “personal information” about corruption by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, but the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party’s lawmakers did not allow him to speak in the Lok Sabha.

Three bankers are sacked every two days: Central Vigilance Commission report

Banking officials, many of whom are under the scanner for possible fraud involving new currency notes, accounted for more than 50% of public servants penalised by vigilance officers over the past five years.

Nitish Kumar not a member of CMs panel for digital payments, Nilekani in

The Centre announced on Wednesday a committee of chief ministers headed by Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu to come up with a roadmap for implementing the digital payments system in India.

SSC sat on police probe into CGLE Tier I exam 2016 question paper leak

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) dragged its feet for two months on filing an FIR for a leak of the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination question paper in August, prompting concerns that the commission had tried to play down its implications.

Former Supreme Court judges can now hire domestic help at public expense

The Supreme Court this week framed rules to reimburse the salary of one domestic help hired by a retired Chief Justice of India and SC judges.

‘Black-to-white money rackets forced govt to stop currency exchange’

Demonetisation: Govt keeps data on fake notes received by banks a secret

Dealing a blow to counterfeit currency was one of the three objectives outlined by Prime Minister Narendra Modi when he announced the decision to scrap Rs 500 and Rs 1000 banknotes on November 8.

Another tussle with Kejriwal? Delhi chief secy shifted in Modi’s rejig

Another round of tug-of-war between the Delhi government and Centre is likely after the recent reshuffle.

Demonetisation: Breather for borrowers, cash rules tweaked for farmers

The government provided on Monday a breather for borrowers saddled with the cash crunch in the country, giving additional 60 days to repay home, car, farm and other loans worth up to Rs 1 crore.

Swipe your cards to withdraw money from select merchants for free

The Reserve Bank of India on Friday evening waived charges for cash withdrawal from specified points of sale merchants and doubled the daily limit for withdrawal in cities and metros to Rs 2,000 to ease pressure on banks.

Why govt move may wipe out Rs 140000,00,00,000 illegal money

When former prime minister Morarji Desai declared high denomination currency notes illegal in 1978, a little over Rs 125 crore of such notes came into the banking system. But the remaining Rs 20 crore stacked up in black was lost.

10-day survey ahead of PM’s move shows majority favoured currency withdrawal

Nearly 80% of people had backed a move to replace Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 currency notes to deal a blow to the black economy and corruption, a citizen engagement platform said on Wednesday.

Govt is trying to curb corruption with the aid of technology: PM Modi

Corrupt officials are often good at their work, creative enough to come up with ingenious ways to make money and willing to brazen it out if caught.

Over 11,000 NGOs lose licence for foreign funding

More than 11,000 non-government organisations have lost their foreign funding registration because they did not apply for renewal of licence by June-end, the home ministry announced.

Four in 10 Indians paid a bribe in last one year, finds survey

Four in 10 Indians paid a bribe to police, municipal and state government officials over the last year, a ‘state of corruption’ survey by a citizen engagement platform has found.

27% differently-abled kids have never been to school: Census

The lack of access to education for the disabled is also reflected in lower literacy rates for them.

SIMI members escape: Nearly 2 jailbreaks every year in MP, second most in India

MP has a patchy record of keeping its prisoners behind bars and has had 28 jailbreaks in the past 15 years, the second-most in the country.

Intelligence agencies will not have open access to Aadhaar data: UIDAI chief

Intelligence agencies will not have open access to Aadhaar data, a top government official said on Thursday, looking to assuage fears of abuse of personal information.

7-year snitch? Aadhaar card records to be saved by govt

Govt to keep Aadhaar records for 7 yrs, prompts fears of surveillance

The government will keep for seven years a record of all the services and benefits availed using the Aadhaar number, say new rules.

Sprawling house, big cars but no leave: Indian PMs are always on duty

There was no provision for the PM or the ministers to be on leave, former cabinet secretary Naresh Chandra said. No leave applications have ever been sent.

Register all offences, don’t worry about statistics: MHA to states police

Police should not worry about spike in crime statistics and register every reported offence irrespective of where it has taken place, the Centre told states this week.

Govt can’t stop LPG subsidy for not linking Aadhaar, says UIDAI CEO

The LPG customers have time till November-end to apply for an Aadhaar number to continue receiving the subsidy.

Govt survey shows alarming decline in Capital’s sex ratio

Nation still prefers boys over girls, sex ratio in Delhi falls sharply

The number of girls per 1,000 boys has fallen from 909 during 2011-13 to 906 for the 2012-14 . Delhi has slumped the figure further, from 887 to 876.

From PM Modi to Sonia, leaders across party lines condemn attack in Uri

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday pledged to punish those behind the despicable attack at the garrison town of Uri in Jammu and Kashmir that drew condemnation from across the political spectrum.

Government turns down RTI query on pellet guns, cites security reasons

Govt shoots down RTI query on pellet guns citing ‘security’ reasons

The government has refused to divulge information about riot control weapons and ammunition used to disperse protesters, saying this was “sensitive defence information” and making it public could jeopardise the country’s security.

Padma award nominations to close this week but doors still open

The window to nominate next year’s Padma awardees will close this week. But if the past is any indicator, it is never too late to make the pitch.

Government officers accused of sexual harassment can be shunted