A major bribery scandal involving excise officials has erupted in Bengaluru, putting the Congress government under pressure as the BJP plans to target minister RB Timmapur during a special legislative session.
Opposition leaders R Ashoka and Chalavadi Narayanaswamy accuse Karnataka government of massive bribery in liquor licensing, citing Lokayukta raid and audio clip evidence.
Lokayukta officials arrested a deputy commissioner of excise and two colleagues in Bengaluru for accepting a Rs 25 lakh bribe to clear liquor and microbrewery licences.
The Lokayukta arrested the Deputy Commissioner of Excise and two colleagues while accepting a Rs 25 lakh bribe. The complainant alleged officials demanded Rs 2.30 crore for license clearances.
Lokayukta police arrested senior Bengaluru Excise officers for demanding ₹80 lakh bribe to clear bar and microbrewery licenses. Officials were caught accepting ₹25 lakh as first installment.
Mandya district minister N Cheluvarayaswamy orders immediate action against illegal land seizure through forged documents in Nagamangala. 600 files seized for investigation, Lokayukta raids conducted.
A Lokayukta raid in Nagamangala taluk uncovers a massive land allotment scam under Bagair Hukum scheme, leading to FIR against 11 revenue department staff for forgery and causing crores in losses.
The Odisha government plans to amend the Lokayukta Act, 2014, before appointing a new chairperson and members. The anti-corruption body has been vacant for over a year, prompting legal scrutiny.
The Orissa High Court has given the state government six weeks to appoint a chairperson and five members to the Odisha Lokayukta, which has been non-functional for over a year due to vacancies.
Karnataka Lokayukta police submitted their final investigation report on alleged corruption in MUDA land allotments to CM Siddaramaiah's wife. The special court will decide on closure report next month.
A Karnataka CID team is in Ballari investigating the violent clashes that erupted on New Year's Day. Key suspects have been detained as the probe intensifies. Get the latest updates.
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Lokayukta police expose a major extortion racket on Bidar's Humnabad Ring Road involving transport officials & private individuals, causing crores in govt losses. Read the full investigation details.
Yamunanagar police's CIA-II team arrests son and accomplice in the murder of sarpanch's wife in Shyampur village. The accused had secretly returned from the UK to commit the crime. Read the full investigation details.
Vittal police arrested Zulfhan Malik for stealing four cattle in Bantwal. Separately, Lokayukta arrested a fisheries supervisor for demanding a Rs 10,000 bribe. Read the full details.
Goa government finalises Justice Sandeep Shinde as the new Lokayukta, ending a six-month vacancy. Learn about the appointment process and pending cases.
Upa Lokayukta Justice B Veerappa initiates a suo motu case against 10 officials for negligence after a truck driver's death in an illegal Mandya quarry. Officials must appear on Feb 16. Read the full report.
The investigation into the twin IED blasts in Manipur's Imphal West has been transferred to the National Investigation Agency. The blasts targeted a school and a residence, raising serious security concerns.
Karnataka Lokayukta Justice BS Patil's surprise inspection in Kalaburagi reveals only 7 out of 55 land proposals for ex-servicemen were sanctioned. He ordered immediate disposal of pending cases and raised concerns over lake encroachment and fund misuse.
Kerala High Court dismisses allegations against SIT investigating Sabarimala gold heist, warns against media trial. Read the full details of the court's strong observations.
Four people, including the pilot and three young women, died in a private helicopter crash in Arizona's rugged Telegraph Canyon. Authorities investigate a possible slackline collision. Read the full report.
Bengaluru Lokayukta uncovers disproportionate assets worth Rs 1.53 crore in raid on BDA survey supervisor. Case registered under Prevention of Corruption Act. Read the full investigation details.
Karnataka Lokayukta police arrest a Special Public Prosecutor on bribery charges. The SPP was handling a caste abuse case from Telangana. Read the full details.
Karnataka Lokayukta police arrest Special Public Prosecutor K. N. Shashikumar for allegedly demanding a Rs 5 lakh bribe. The sting operation highlights anti-corruption efforts in the state's legal system. Read the full details.
Karnataka Lokayukta police arrest Special Public Prosecutor P Prasanna Kumar for allegedly accepting a Rs 50,000 bribe. The trap was laid based on a complaint from a murder case accused. Read the full details of the corruption scandal.
The remains of Shef Ali, a 3-year-old missing for 17 days, were found in Koderma. Police deploy advanced forensics in the ongoing investigation. Read for details.
Kalaburagi Lokayukta police arrested special public prosecutor Rajamahendra G for demanding a Rs 50,000 bribe. Caught red-handed accepting Rs 25,000. Read the full details of the anti-corruption operation.
Karnataka High Court upholds bribery proceedings against assistant prosecutor, ruling the crime is in the demand, not the completion of work. Key details inside.
Karnataka High Court dismisses assistant public prosecutor's petition against Lokayukta proceedings in a Rs 40,000 bribery case. Justice MI Arun clarifies that demanding a bribe is an offence regardless of work outcome.
AIDSO demands an independent probe into alleged multi-crore corruption at Rani Channamma University, citing tender cost escalation and bribery. Read more.