India fourth most corrupt in Asia

India is among the fourth most corrupt countries in Asia but graft in China poses the biggest global threat because of the country’s gr...

India is among the fourth most corrupt countries in Asia but graft in China poses the biggest global threat because of the country’s growing economic influence, a consulting firm said on Wednesday in a study.

Other countries which came in at the bottom of the annual graft rankings by the Political and Economic Risk Consultancy Ltd included Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand and Malaysia.

Singapore was the least corrupt, followed by Japan and Hong Kong, Taiwan and South Korea, the firm said. The report said Indonesia was Asia’s most corrupt nation, ranking 9.25 on a scale from zero to 10. “The issue of corruption could make or break Indonesia,” it said.

Police personnel seen to control the situation during a massive protest over the statehood demand and the inclusion of Ladakh under the Sixth Schedule, in Leh on Wednesday. (ANI Video Grab)

Statehood protest takes violent turn in Ladakh, BJP office set ablaze in Leh

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Protests in Ladakh turned violent as students and youth organisations demanded statehood and Sixth Schedule status. Two elderly protesters fainted, prompting a shutdown call. A BJP office and security vehicle were set on fire. Activist Sonam Wangchuk urged for a peaceful approach. The demand for Sixth Schedule status is due to Ladakh's tribal-majority population and direct central administration.

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