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National Governance & Policy 06 Oct 2026, 03:24 AM IST

High Court Orders CBI Probe Into Corruption Allegations Linked to AAP-Run Punjab

A High Court has ordered a CBI investigation into corruption allegations involving individuals linked to the AAP government in Punjab, intensifying political pressure on the ruling party. The petition concerns claims of irregularities in transfers, policy decisions and tenders, giving fresh ammunition to the opposition against AAP’s long-standing claim of zero tolerance for graft.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy05 Oct 2026, 02:00 PM IST

CBI Arrests DGCA Deputy Director in Tamil Nadu Bribery Probe

The Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested a deputy director of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation in Tamil Nadu in a bribery case, intensifying scrutiny of corruption risks inside India’s aviation regulatory apparatus. The arrest underscores the agency’s continuing focus on alleged abuse of public office in sectors where regulatory discretion can carry significant commercial value.

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Banking, Fintech & InsuranceJust now (05:03 AM IST)

PhonePe Bets on Co-Branded Credit to Bring India’s Next 50 Crore Into Formal Lending

At the Global Fintech Festival 2026, PhonePe unveiled co-branded credit cards with HDFC Bank and SBI, alongside a new Wishcard designed for consumers with limited or no credit history. The launch is aimed at converting India’s UPI-first spending habits into formal credit access for Gen Z, homemakers, freelancers and semi-urban households that have historically remained outside the mainstream lending system.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition16 Oct 2026, 08:07 AM IST

County Attorney Candidate Fired After 2025 Misconduct Probe Raises Governance Questions

A county attorney candidate has been dismissed from a county solicitor role following a 2025 misconduct investigation, according to a Patch report. The case underscores the reputational and governance risks that can follow public-sector disciplinary actions, particularly when legal professionals are seeking elected office.

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National Governance & Policy15 Oct 2026, 09:10 PM IST

KADA Project Director Vikas Marmat Transferred Days After Assault Case Against IAS Officer

The Karnataka government has transferred Vikas Marmat, the Project Director of the Karnataka Adivasi Development Agency, in a move that comes days after Bengaluru police booked the senior IAS officer and three others in connection with the alleged assault of a police inspector. The transfer is likely to intensify scrutiny over administrative accountability and the handling of a case that has already drawn attention within the state bureaucracy.

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National Governance & Policy13 Oct 2026, 02:20 PM IST

Rajamahendravaram ACB Court Sentences Assistant Engineer to One Year in Jail in ₹4,000 Bribery Case

A special anti-corruption court in Rajamahendravaram has sentenced an assistant engineer to one year in jail for demanding a ₹4,000 bribe from a farmer in exchange for an electricity connection for a borewell motor. The ruling underscores the continuing judicial scrutiny of petty corruption in public service delivery, particularly in rural infrastructure and agricultural administration.

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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace10 Oct 2026, 10:38 PM IST

DPAA Identifies Record 250 Missing Service Members in Fiscal 2026

The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency identified the remains of 250 U.S. service members missing from past conflicts in fiscal 2026, setting a new agency record and underscoring the scale of America’s long-running accounting mission. The milestone reflects advances in forensic science, archival research, and international recovery efforts, while highlighting the enduring obligation to families still awaiting answers.

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National Governance & Policy09 Oct 2026, 04:56 PM IST

Justice Nagu Recuses Himself From Punjab’s Appeal Against CBI Probe Order

The Supreme Court on Wednesday saw Justice N. Kotiswar Singh Nagu recuse himself from hearing Punjab’s appeal challenging a Punjab and Haryana High Court order that directed a CBI probe into corruption allegations. The recusal is notable because Justice Nagu served as Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court immediately before joining the Supreme Court bench, raising an issue of judicial propriety and institutional caution.

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National Governance & Policy08 Oct 2026, 06:02 PM IST

Malkajgiri Police Bust Eight-Year Property Forgery Network, Seize Fake Seals of 23 Sub-Registrar Offices

Malkajgiri Police have dismantled a property-document forgery racket that allegedly operated for eight years, seizing counterfeit seals linked to 23 Sub-Registrar offices, three civic bodies and two Gram Panchayat offices. Investigators also recovered five seals purportedly from foreign authorities, underscoring the scale and sophistication of the fraud network.

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National Governance & Policy07 Oct 2026, 04:10 AM IST

ED Detains Former KPSC Chief Sahukar and Member Geetha After Fresh Raid

The Enforcement Directorate has detained former Karnataka Public Service Commission chief Sahukar and KPSC member Geetha after conducting a fresh raid in a widening probe into alleged irregularities linked to the recruitment body. The action marks a significant escalation in a case that has drawn scrutiny over governance, public hiring integrity, and the use of investigative powers in state-level administrative oversight.

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