accountability

New Delhi, March 10 Experts and global leaders called on the United Nations on Tuesday to declare a dedicated 'World Day for the Elimination of Child Marriage', warning that a child marriage still takes place somewhere in the world every three seconds.According to an official statement, the...

New Delhi, March 10 Aam Aadmi Party MP Rajinder Gupta raised concerns in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday about the need for a clear social media policy for government officials, citing instances of senior executives using personal accounts to promote their official duties.Speaking in the Rajya...

Jammu, March 8 Jammu and Kashmir today finds itself at a crucial juncture, with the past five to six years witnessing transformative changes that have made the governance system more transparent and firmly focused on public service, Lt Governor Manoj Sinha said on Sunday.Addressing a gathering...

In Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today called on the Anti-Corruption Bureau to ensure that every decision, investigation, and prosecution stands firm under the scrutiny of the courts and to leverage the authority granted by the nation's Constitution to expose injustice...

Chennai, March 8 Tamil Nadu BJP leader C R Kesavan on Sunday condemned the West Bengal government for what he termed as the "blatant insult" and "shameful misconduct" directed towards President Droupadi Murmu during her visit to the state.The controversy stems from the TMC government's...

Kochi, March 5 The Kerala High Court on Thursday sought an explanation from the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) on how the expenses for the Global Ayyappa Conclave exceeded the sponsorship amounts and under what circumstances the additional financial commitments were undertaken.A bench of...

Imphal, March 5 Manipur Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh on Thursday said the state government remains committed to building a stronger and more progressive state for the welfare of every citizen.The chief minister made the remark following a Cabinet meeting, a day after portfolios were...

New Delhi, March 3 – In accordance with the "Seva Sankalp Resolution" adopted by the Union Cabinet in its inaugural meeting at "Seva Teerth", the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs convened a meeting of all officials to take an oath to uphold the ethos of "service," an official said on Tuesday...

Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary conducted a surprise inspection of the Chief Engineer, Public Works Department (R&B), office in Jammu, emphasizing the importance of timely project completion.March 02, Srinagar: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary conducted a surprise inspection...

Shimla, March 2 Himachal Pradesh DGP Ashok Tiwari on Monday directed a comprehensive statewide audit of the implementation of the POSH Act across all police units and establishments in the state.The audit, to be completed within 15 days, will review whether the Internal Complaints Committees...

Dhaka, February 28 – With a two-thirds majority in parliament, the Tarique Rahman-led Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) government has taken office amidst high public expectations, with restoring confidence in the country’s judiciary emerging as one of its most pressing challenges.According...

Agartala, February 27 – Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha stated on Friday that democracy thrives on transparency, responsibility, and accountability, emphasizing that elected representatives must remain accountable to the people and uphold the highest standards of public service.Addressing a...

New Delhi, February 27 – Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan on Friday highlighted the growing challenge of fake news and misinformation, emphasizing that journalists have a responsibility to uphold the truth.Speaking at the 57th Convocation of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC)...

New Delhi, February 27 – India's Controller General of Accounts (CGA) T.C.A. Kalyani launched two major initiatives on Friday aimed at strengthening the governance and efficiency of banks handling government transactions: the Government Bank Dashboard and the Government Bank Manual.The...

New Delhi, February 27 – Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta stated on Friday that former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal of the AAP is guilty in the eyes of the city's people, and the reprieve offered to him by the trial court in the liquor policy scam is not the final truth, but merely a part of...

New Delhi, February 27 A Delhi court on Friday recommended a departmental inquiry against a CBI investigating officer (IO) for including a public servant as an accused, while discharging former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal and 22 others in the excise-policy case.Special Judge Jitendra Singh...

Agartala, February 27 Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said on Friday that democracy can only be strengthened when public representatives uphold transparency, accountability, and responsibility in their duties, and remain answerable to the people.Addressing a seminar on the responsibility and...

Dhaka, February 27 – The conduct of Bangladesh Bank officials in forcibly removing a senior advisor from the Central Bank headquarters in Dhaka this week sends a troubling signal about the integrity and discipline of the very institution entrusted with safeguarding the country’s financial...

Thiruvananthapuram, February 26 – The political storm over the alleged assault on State Health Minister Veena George intensified on Thursday after the Youth Congress filed a formal complaint with the State Police Chief against Kerala Legislative Assembly Speaker A.N. Shamseer, accusing him of...

Washington, February 26 – US senators have warned that billions of dollars in suspected fraud related to small businesses during the pandemic era may go unpunished unless Congress quickly extends prosecution deadlines – a move that could affect thousands of restaurant and hospitality owners...