Governance: Accountability

India keen to set up National Judicial Commission: Minister: This announcement comes in response to protests in the Parliament demanding an inquiry into the controversial appointment of a high court judge under the previous UPA govt.
Govt’s policy to provide better public service: Rajapaksa: The Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa said that the people who talk about good governance have not changed their policies so far.
Election Commission of India cautions media on paid news: The Election Commission's order came on the complaint of former Maharashtra minister Madhavrao Kinhalkar.
Facebook a tool for governance, better interaction: Modi: According to the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, direct communication with people is critical for governance.
Scent of A Game: Scent of a Game is a thriller that races across countries and cuts across the famed politico-bureaucrat-corruption nexus.
Top babus in India can be probed sans govt sanction: SC: The Supreme Court of India has held the provision in the law requiring government's approval to probe senior bureaucrats on corruption charges as invalid.
Nepal: Partnering to enhance anti-corruption efforts: The UNDP and UNODC jointly organised a 'Partnering in Anti-Corruption Knowledge (PACK)' training with the aim to improve the knowledge and understanding of the UN Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) amongst Government officials.
Delhi government launches anti-corruption helpline: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said that the number to deal with graft complaints will be functional from 8 in the morning to 10 in the night on all days.
Anti-graft crusader set to become Delhi Chief Minister: Delhi CM designate Arvind Kejriwal has said he will start implementing his party's manifesto from the day his government takes charge.
Indian government failed in fulfilling its promises: report: The report was released by Jagadananda, former Information Commissioner of East Indian state of Odisha.