accountability

Kochi, April 8 The Kerala High Court on Wednesday said that there were "systemic irregularities" and "deep-rooted deficiencies" in the existing accounting and administrative framework of the TDB and ordered a slew of corrective measures, including implementing a fully centralised computerised...

Shillong, April 8 Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma and his deputy Prestone Tynsong met Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday to raise concerns about provisions in the proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) that affect charitable institutions in the...

Shillong, April 6 The Voice of the People Party in Meghalaya urged the Centre to adopt a balanced approach to the proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), ensuring the protection of property rights and the continuity of social welfare services.In a letter sent...

New Delhi, April 6 The State does not hold public resources as a "private proprietor" but as a trustee on behalf of the people, the Supreme Court said on Monday.A bench headed by Justice Vikram Nath said that whenever the State undertakes the allocation of public resources, award of public...

Itanagar, April 6 The Arunachal Pradesh unit of the Congress demanded the resignation of Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Monday, following the Supreme Court's direction for a CBI investigation into the alleged awarding of public works contracts to firms linked to family members.In a statement...

New Delhi, April 4 The Supreme Court has reinstated the dismissal of a bank's senior manager, emphasizing that authority comes with accountability, and his position carried with it an increased degree of responsibility and integrity.The top court noted allegations that the senior manager had...

Srinagar, April 2 The police control room in Kashmir received the PHQ Budget Allocation Software (PBAS) on Thursday, aimed at strengthening financial transparency and accountability."In a significant step towards strengthening financial transparency, accountability, and efficiency, Ajay...

New Delhi, April 2 DMK MP P Wilson opposed the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026, in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday, alleging it would benefit "corporate friends" of the ruling party.Participating in the discussion on the bill, he said, "I am here today not merely to oppose, but to...

Patna, April 2 – In line with its zero-tolerance policy against corruption, the Bihar Police took strict action against a corrupt police officer on Thursday.Chandan Kushwaha, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of the Tirhut Range, has ordered the immediate dismissal of Sub-Inspector Sadre Alam...

UDHAMPUR, MARCH 31: Deputy Commissioner Minga Sherpa conducted an extensive tour of Chenani's remote areas, including Sudhmahadev, Mantalai, Latti, and Dudu, to assess ongoing development projects and the implementation of key schemes.He inspected key institutions such as SDM offices, BDO...

Washington, March 31 – U.S. Congressman Ro Khanna has urged King Charles III to meet with survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse during his upcoming visit to the United States, calling it a step towards accountability for a powerful global network.In a letter sent ahead of the King’s expected...

Bhopal, March 30 Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said on Monday that only those with a spirit of service can succeed in politics, while "personal ambitions" adversely impact the democratic system.Yadav was addressing the inaugural session of the two-day conference of young MLAs from...

Hyderabad, March 29 The Telangana Assembly passed the ‘Telangana Employees Accountability and Monitoring of Parental Support Bill, 2026’ on Sunday, aimed at ensuring financial security for senior citizens.Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said the Bill seeks to go beyond existing central...

Hyderabad, March 29 The Telangana Assembly on Sunday passed the ‘Telangana Employees Accountability and Monitoring of Parental Support Bill, 2026,’ aimed at ensuring financial security for senior citizens.Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said the Bill seeks to go beyond existing central...

Islamabad/Kabul, March 29. Despite claiming self-defense in its conflict with Afghanistan, Pakistan cannot evade the strict requirements of international law governing the use of force, particularly within the territory of another nation. The norms necessitate a proportional response and a clear...

JAMMU, MARCH 27: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary stated that the government will take corrective measures to ensure ethical news dissemination while addressing fake news and misinformation.Responding to a discussion in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, he highlighted the...

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan emphasized the importance of ethical reporting today, stating that true journalism must remain neutral, objective, and committed to the larger interests of society. Addressing the 20th Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Awards in New Delhi, the Vice...

Jammu, March 27 The Jammu division of Northern Railway has successfully implemented a fully biometric sign-on and sign-off system across its ticket examiner (TTE) lobbies as a significant step towards modernization and transparency, an official said on Friday.The TTE lobbies where the new...

New Delhi, March 27 The Catholic Bishops' Conference of India (CBCI) has expressed "grave concern" over the proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act, describing the Bill introduced in the Lok Sabha as "dangerous and alarming" in its implications.In a press statement, the...

New Delhi, March 26 – Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta launched a scathing attack on former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday after a video related to the controversial "Sheesh Mahal" (former official CM residence) surfaced publicly.She stated that the truth, which had been hidden for...