Jammu and Kashmir reports a significant 25% reduction in fire incidents in 2025, with 6,039 cases. Fire services saved property worth Rs 5000 crore through timely response. Read more about the safety initiatives.
BJP's Ashwani Sharma accuses Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann of failing to provide 100 days of MGNREGA work. He questions missing social audits in 6095 panchayats and inaction on 10,653 corruption cases. Read the full expose.
An IIPA audit recommends deploying police at Metro stations post 11 pm, data-driven patrolling, and sensitivity training for Delhi Police to enhance night security. Read the key suggestions.
The Trump administration freezes child care funds to Minnesota, demanding an audit after a major fraud investigation. Governor Tim Walz breaks his silence. Read the full story.
The Trump administration halts $185 million in childcare funding to Minnesota, citing alleged fraud. Governor Walz calls it political. Get the full story on the investigation and fallout.
Madras High Court directs state and central governments to respond in 8 weeks to a plea demanding a comprehensive fitness audit of all public and private buses in Tamil Nadu to curb fatal accidents.
Bihar suspends two engineers, blacklists agency after Rohtas ropeway crash during trial. Safety audits ordered for all state ropeway projects. Read the full investigation details.
ICAI's revised SA 600 retains reliance on subsidiary auditors with safeguards, while NFRA demands sole responsibility for group auditors. The final decision now rests with the government.
India's BIS introduces 30+ new voluntary standards for textiles, smart mobility & safety sectors to align with global benchmarks, easing exports. Key focus on modernizing 40-year-old textile norms.
23 schools from Mohali district honoured with National Green School Award for environmental initiatives. Award ceremony in New Delhi on January 30. Read more.
Odisha govt directs immediate road safety audit of Janpath-Cuttack Road flyover near Kharavel Nagar mall. Audit to focus on pedestrian safety, especially for visually impaired. Read details.
Goa's road safety council mandates rapid rollout of camera-based challaning, highway safety audits, and helmets for pillion riders. Key decisions aim to curb accidents in the state.
Indian-origin attorney Mehek Cooke alleges a massive home health care fraud in Ohio's Medicaid system, costing taxpayers up to $250k per family. She demands an urgent audit.
Manu Joseph argues India's low standards, justified by poverty, hold the nation back. The Supreme Court's 'luxury litigation' remark on water packaging reveals a deeper issue. Read why aiming higher is key to progress.
India's BIS releases first dedicated testing protocol for electric agricultural tractors, aiming to ensure safety & performance. A key step for green farm tech adoption.
A major ropeway accident was averted in Sasaram as a tower collapsed during testing. No lives lost. IIT Patna audit ordered. Read the full report on the safety concerns.
A CAG audit reveals severe mismanagement in UP's DDUGJY & SAUBHAGYA schemes, causing Rs 2,002 crore losses. Read the full report on planning failures & financial irregularities.
A social audit in Telangana exposes over 37,000 government employees, including senior officers, illegally benefiting from poverty schemes. Details inside.
A pilot audit in Telangana reveals 10% of social pension beneficiaries are ineligible, including govt employees' families & car owners. State plans massive clean-up. Read details.
Bombay High Court halts action by three banks against Anil Ambani and Reliance Communications, citing violation of RBI directions. Details on the forensic audit and court's order inside.
A fire broke out in Wardha District General Hospital, forcing evacuation of 33 people. No casualties reported, but a newly installed fire alarm system failed. Read for details and official reactions.
A special audit investigates if Odisha's forest department paid inflated rates for 137 all-terrain vehicles bought in 2024 for firefighting and patrolling. Key officials respond. Read the full story.
A special audit investigates if Odisha's forest department paid above market rates for 137 all-terrain vehicles bought in 2024 for patrolling and fire control. Details inside.
Kolkata faces major traffic disruption as Belgharia flyover, a key airport link, is set to close for urgent repairs. Officials confirm structural damage found during audit. Read for details and impact.
Odisha government orders special audit into forest department's purchase of 51 Thar SUVs after allegations of procurement above market rates. Total cost exceeds Rs 12 crore. Details inside.
A CAG report reveals lapses in Maharashtra's District Mineral Foundation Trusts, including a ₹242 crore unpaid contribution by MSRDC for Samruddhi Expressway and failure to identify beneficiaries. Read the full audit findings.
BDA Commissioner orders random quality checks by IISc experts and public disclosure of audit reports for Bengaluru's Kempegowda Layout roads after public complaints over poor asphalting. Read more.
Odisha government orders special audit into Rs 5 crore customisation of 51 Mahindra Thar vehicles for forest patrols. Alleged irregularities in procurement process under scanner. Details inside.
A fire erupted on the top floor of a four-storey commercial building on Ananda Palit Road in Kolkata. Three fire engines controlled the blaze with no casualties. An investigation into the fire suppression system is pending.
A CAG audit reveals 2,961 annual signalling failures in South Western Railway, citing irregular maintenance and repetitive non-compliance. Read the full report on safety concerns.