Praveen Vashista Appointed Vigilance Commissioner
Former MHA Special Secretary Praveen Vashista sworn in as Vigilance Commissioner in Central Vigilance Commission following voluntary retirement. Appointment made under CVC Act, 2003.
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Govt Doctor Arrested for Bribe from Health Officers in Odisha
Vigilance officers in Odisha arrested a government doctor in Angul district for allegedly accepting Rs 49,000 bribe from women community health officers to release their incentive payments.
IPS Officer Praveen Vashista Joins CVC as Vigilance Commissioner
Praveen Vashista, a 1991 batch IPS officer, has been appointed as vigilance commissioner in the Central Vigilance Commission, restoring the body to its full three-member strength.
Ex-IPS Officer Sworn in as Vigilance Commissioner
Praveen Vashista, a retired IPS officer, has been sworn in as a Vigilance Commissioner in the Central Vigilance Commission, marking a key appointment in India's anti-corruption framework.
Vigilance Bureau Arrests ASI for Bribery in Phagwara
Punjab Vigilance Bureau nabs ASI Sarabjit Singh for taking a bribe of Rs 5,000 to influence a bail case. Read the shocking details of the corruption trap.
NBPCL staff arrested for bribe in Muzaffarpur, JE escapes
SVU arrests two NBPCL employees for taking a Rs 5,000 bribe for an electricity connection in Muzaffarpur. One junior engineer escapes. Details on the raid and charges.
BPSC Paper Leak: Key Gang Member Arrested in Patna
Bihar Police's EOU arrests Bipul Kumar, a key member of the Sanjeev Mukhiya gang, in the BPSC TRE-3.0 exam leak case. He confessed to involvement in the Haryana teacher exam leak in 2023. Read the full investigation details.
Chatra's First MSNCU Launched at Sadar Hospital
Chatra district launches Jharkhand's first Mother Special Newborn Care Unit (MSNCU) at Sadar Hospital. The 11-bed facility promotes zero-separation care for mothers and preterm babies to reduce neonatal mortality. Read more.
Bihar Revenue Officer Caught Red-Handed Accepting Bribe
A revenue officer in Sheohar, Ramkrit Mahto, was arrested by the SVU for accepting a Rs 10,000 bribe to revise a land record. The trap was laid based on a January 4 complaint. Read the full details.
Two Odisha Engineers Arrested for Taking Bribe from Contractor
Odisha vigilance arrested two engineers for accepting a Rs 60,000 bribe to clear bills. The duo, caught red-handed, allegedly demanded a 4.5% commission on a Rs 25 lakh project. Read the full details.
Cuttack Police Inspector Held for Bribery, Rs 5 Lakh Found
Odisha Vigilance arrested CRRI police station IIC Bijay Kumar Barik for taking a Rs 40,000 bribe from a liquor trader. Rs 5 lakh unaccounted cash & jewellery seized. Read details.
Odisha's Vigilance Sees Record 125 Cases in 9 Months
Odisha govt refers a record 125 corruption cases to vigilance in 9 months, disposes 488 cases in 2025. CM Majhi pushes for a corruption-free state. Read more on the crackdown.
Prayagraj: Bank staff, police save teacher from Rs 2cr cyber fraud
Vigilant bank officials and swift police action in Prayagraj saved a 65-year-old retired teacher from a Rs 2 crore cyber fraud. Read how the 'digital arrest' scam was foiled.
Man caught smuggling gold dust worth Rs 2.5 crore in rectum
Mumbai AIU arrests man for smuggling 849 grams of gold dust from Bangkok. The gold, valued at Rs 2.5 crore, was concealed in capsules inside his body. Read the full investigation details.
SVU Arrests Panchayat Secretary for Bribe in Birth Certificate Case
A panchayat secretary in Bihar's Bhojpur district was arrested by the Special Vigilance Unit for accepting a bribe of Rs 10,000 to issue a birth certificate. Read the full details of the anti-corruption operation.
Rijiju seeks Delhi-like police unit for Northeast safety
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju calls for a dedicated police unit for Northeast people nationwide after the tragic death of Tripura student Anjel Chakma in Dehradun. Read more.
Karnataka Launches India's First AI-Powered Skills Intelligence Unit
Karnataka launches India's first AI-powered Skills Intelligence Unit to revolutionize district-level workforce planning. Aims to map skills, predict future needs, and bridge the employment gap within 90 days.
Adani's Rs 2,900 Crore Cement Expansion in Madhya Pradesh
Adani Cement is investing Rs 2,900 crore to set up two new grinding units in Guna and Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, creating over 3,000 jobs. This marks a major expansion of the group's cement footprint in central India.
BJP Leaders Tune into PM Modi's Mann Ki Baat in Delhi
BJP leaders in Delhi gathered to listen to PM Modi's 110th Mann Ki Baat episode, discussing public welfare initiatives and the program's impact. Read more about their collective engagement.
21kg Drugs Seized, 3 Held in Bhiwadi Factory Raid
In a major crackdown, Gujarat ATS and Rajasthan SOG raided a narcotics unit in Bhiwadi, seizing over 21kg of banned drugs and arresting three. Read details of the inter-state operation.
Punjab Vigilance SSP Lakhbir Singh Suspended
Punjab government suspends SSP Vigilance Lakhbir Singh amid a corruption investigation. The action follows a report from the state's anti-corruption bureau. Read for details.
7 Arrested in Haryana's Anti-Corruption Crackdown
Haryana's Vigilance Bureau nabs 7, including officials caught red-handed taking bribes & absconders, in a sweeping crackdown. Read the full details of Operation Peechha Karo.
BSL to Upgrade Bokaro General Hospital Burn Unit by 2026
Bokaro Steel Limited plans a major upgrade for its hospital's burn unit, aiming to serve patients from Jharkhand and West Bengal. A team is studying top centres like AIIMS Delhi for the project.
Doctors Debunk Myths on Newborn Lung Conditions
Leading neonatologists in India dispel fatal myths about severe respiratory issues in newborns. Advanced NICU care, timely intervention, and parental involvement are key to recovery. Read the full story.
Pune drug racket: Rs 4.5 crore traced in crypto wallets
Pune police uncover Rs 4.5 crore in 25 crypto wallets linked to a hydroponic weed racket. International help sought from Bhutan and Thailand to nab suspects. Read the full investigation details.
Rs 3.11 Crore Cannabis Seized at Surat Airport from Bangkok Passenger
Customs AIU at Surat Airport seizes 3.11 kg cannabis worth Rs 3.11 crore from a woman arriving from Bangkok. This marks the second such case in a week, raising concerns about the airport becoming a transit hub for international drug smuggling. Read more.
Three Held for Assault on Constable in Meerut Village
Three individuals arrested after villagers in Meerut, UP, assaulted a police constable during a police team's visit. The incident occurred on Tuesday near Mawana.
VCs Pour Funds into India's $60B Home Services Market
India's home services market, valued at $60B, sees a VC rush. But startups like Snabbit & Pronto struggle with differentiation & high costs. Can they crack unit economics?
Nvidia's $20B licensing deal with AI chip startup Groq
Nvidia makes its largest-ever tech purchase, paying $20 billion to license Groq's AI inference chips. Deal signals strategic shift as AI focus moves from training to inference. Full analysis inside.
Jaipur IT manager alleges gang-rape by CEO, others; trio held
A Jaipur IT manager alleges she was gang-raped in a moving car by her CEO and an executive's husband. The trio, detained by police, committed the crime during a birthday party on Dec 20. Read the shocking details.
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