Companies not fully aware of anti-corruption rules: Survey

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 9, 2014, 18:37

Companies in India are not fully aware of anti-corruption regulations and a lack of anti-graft programme has a negative impact on cost of doing business in the country, a business survey said Tuesday.

India improves rating on global corruption index; ranks 85th as against 94th last year

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 3, 2014, 10:40

In India's neighbourhood, China moved to 100th place, down from 80th last year, while Pakistan and Nepal were at 126th position.

Corruption on rise in Turkey, China: Transparency

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 3, 2014, 10:36

It pointed to a rise in reports of corruption in Turkey and low rankings for the major emerging economies known collectively as the BRICs.

Govt to push six anti-graft bills in Parliament: Shinde

Last Updated: Friday, January 10, 2014, 17:26

The government will push its six anti-graft framework bills during the short Parliament session next month fulfilling the agenda set by Rahul Gandhi.

Cabinet clears bill to amend Prevention of Corruption Act

Last Updated: Thursday, January 9, 2014, 22:58

Ministry of Personnel on Thursday received post-facto approval of Union Cabinet to introduce a bill in the Rajya Sabha to amend the Prevention of Corruption Act.

Lok Satta Party hails Parliament nod to anti-graft Bill

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 18, 2013, 19:49

Hailing the passage of the Lokpal Bill in Parliament, Lok Satta Party today said it would be deemed a success only if corrupt high-level politicians and civil servants are sentenced to rigorous imprisonment and their properties confiscated regularly.

Pakistan`s SC tells govt to appoint head of anti-graft body

Last Updated: Thursday, September 5, 2013, 22:20

Pakistan`s Supreme Court on Thursday gave the government a week to appoint a full-time chairman of the country’s anti-corruption watchdog but political parties are yet to forge consensus on the issue.

China showcases Bo trial to highlight anti-graft campaign

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 27, 2013, 18:59

The just-concluded high-profile trial of disgraced top Communist Party leader Bo Xilai has demonstrated China`s determination to combat corruption in high places, the official media commented.

Chinese former vice governor in anti-graft probe

Last Updated: Monday, June 24, 2013, 22:15

China are investigating former vice governor, the latest senior provincial official to be ensnared in crackdown on corruption that leadership hopes will show its determination to root out graft.

Appointment of CAG Shashi Kant Sharma challenged in SC

Last Updated: Monday, June 3, 2013, 12:59

A petition was moved in the Supreme Court by senior advocate Prashant Bhushan with a plea to declare the appointment of Shashi Kant Sharma as the head of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India as illegal.

Maoist nominee sworn-in as chief of Nepal`s anti-graft body

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 8, 2013, 16:27

Maoist nominee Lokman Singh Karki was today sworn in as the chief of Nepal`s anti-graft body, despite strong objections from various quarters including political parties and civil society members who cited his controversial image.

Cabinet approves changes in anti-graft law

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 1, 2013, 20:38

The union cabinet Wednesday approved amendments in key laws to protect honest officials from frivolous charges and for laying down criteria for sanction of their prosecution, sources said.