US corruption charges on Adani Group
Recently, Indian billionaire Gautam Adani and his group have been accused of corruption and bribery in the US. In early March 2025, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a summons to Adani, accusing him of a $265 million bribery scheme and securities fraud. The Indian government has requested a local court in Gujarat to serve this summons to Adani. The case is highlighting transparency and regulatory weaknesses in India's solar energy sector. Adani Group has denied these allegations.
CBI action in Delhi Transport Department
In February 2025, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested six officials of the Delhi Transport Department on charges of corruption and bribery. This action was taken after the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) lost the Delhi elections. Verification of complaints revealed that corruption was rampant at various levels in the department, following which this step was taken.
Anti-corruption campaign of AAP government in Punjab
In March 2025, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann took strict action against officials of the Revenue Department. 15 officials were suspended in an alleged corruption case. The move was part of the AAP government's "zero tolerance" policy, taken to strengthen its anti-corruption image after the party's defeat in Delhi.
Suicide of ADM in Kerala and allegations of corruption
In early March 2025, the suicide of Naveen Babu, a former additional district magistrate (ADM) in Kannur, Kerala, made headlines. There were allegations of corruption against him, but Revenue Minister K. Rajan said after a departmental inquiry that no evidence was found. The incident led to a debate on corruption allegations and administrative pressure.
India-Mauritius Agreement
On March 13, 2025, during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Mauritius, the two countries signed an agreement to combat money laundering, corruption and financial crimes. The agreement will strengthen cooperation between India's Enforcement Directorate (ED) and Mauritius' Financial Crimes Commission (FCC).
These are just a few recent examples that show the issues surrounding corruption in India. If you would like to know more about a specific incident or sector (such as education, health, or politics), let me know and I can elaborate on it!
