Accountability News - Latest Updates & Headlines

Not good to run away from discussions: Delhi Speaker slams AAP over CAG report disruptions

New Delhi, March 29: Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta has accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) of creating disruptions whenever Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) reports are tabled in the House and said such behavior hampers discussions, adding that avoiding debate is not an appropriate course of action.

Empty promises cloaked in grand marketing campaigns: Delhi Chief Minister on AAP's education model

New Delhi, March 28: In a strong critique of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday criticised the party's narrative in the education system and alleged that a staggering Rs 70 crores had been allocated solely for advertising its educational vision.

JDU MLA moves privilege motion against Jharkhand Health Minister, opposition extends support

Ranchi, March 26: JDU MLA from Jamshedpur West, Saryu Rai, on Wednesday, moved a privilege motion against Jharkhand Health Minister Irfan Ansari and officials of the Health Department in the Assembly.

JP Nadda held discussion with Jairam Ramesh over judiciary accountability on Judge Yashwant Varma case

New Delhi, March 26: Rajya Sabha Leader of the House JP Nadda on Wednesday met with Congress leader Jairam Ramesh and held a discussion over judiciary accountability on the issue of Delhi High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma.

Executive, legislature, judiciary not pitted against each other, have to function in tandem: RS Chairman

New Delhi, March 26: Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar said on Wednesday that the executive, legislature and judiciary are not pitted against each other, and all the institutions in the country have to function in tandem with well-meant checks and balances.

Bil aim to increase transparency, accountability, efficiency and cooperation: Amit Shah on Disaster Management Bill

New Delhi, March 25: Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Tuesday that the Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill, 2024, aim to increase transparency, accountability, efficiency and cooperation.

Delhi Speaker tells Chief Secretary to ensure action is taken on CAG findings

New Delhi, March 24: Calling for greater accountability and transparency, Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Monday warned officials not to ignore findings of CAG reports and religiously file action taken notes (ATNs), a practice that was given up during the 10-year rule of the AAP government.

Trump orders Attorney Gen to review lawyers, firms' conduct who filed suits against him

Washington DC, March 23: US President Donald Trump on Friday night (local time) ordered Attorney General Pam Bondi to review the conduct of lawyers and law firms the administration considers to have filed frivolous lawsuits against the Trump administration or attempted to block immigration initiatives, CNN reported.

Nobody will influence the investigation: Punjab Minister Harpal Singh Cheema assures swift action in Colonel Bath assault case

Chandigarh, March 22: Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema addressed the incident involving Colonel Pushpinder Singh Bath, who was allegedly assaulted by Punjab Police personnel in Patiala.

Officials became thick-skinned in past 10 years: Delhi minister Parvesh Verma

New Delhi, March 21: Delhi government officials have become "thick-skinned" in the past 10 years, PWD Minister Parvesh Verma said on Friday.

Union Minister Piyush Goyal, Jaishankar call on Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar

New Delhi, March 21: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal called on Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar at the Parliament House on Friday.

Pensioners protest in Shimla over pending demands, warn of intensified agitation

Shimla, March 5: Pensioners in Himachal Pradesh staged a protest in Shimla on Wednesday, demanding the fulfillment of their long-pending issues. The protest, organized by the Indian State Pensioners Association, saw a large gathering of senior citizens who expressed their frustration over the government's failure to address their grievances.

Why is BJP leadership silent on SEBI scam, asks K'taka Minister Priyank Kharge

Bengaluru, March 3: Karnataka Minister for RDPR, IT, and BT, Priyank Kharge on Monday questioned why the BJP national leadership was silent over a Mumbai special court ordering an FIR against SEBI officials.

Bangladesh: Home Ministry rejects proposal of Police Commission, refuses to let go its control

Dhaka, March 3: Bangladesh leadership has rejected the idea of a Police Commission, refusing to let go of its control over the law enforcers, local media reported on Monday.

Responsibility of all 48 MLAS to ensure Delhi gets what it deserves: Rekha Gupta

New Delhi, Feb 20: Rekha Gupta is set to take the oath as the new Chief Minister of Delhi today, marking the beginning of a new political chapter for the national capital.

Will have to give account of every rupee: CM-designate Rekha Gupta on corruption charges against AAP

New Delhi, Feb 20: Ahead of taking oath as Delhi Chief Minister, Rekha Gupta has said that those who indulged in corruption in the last 12 years will be held accountable.

1984 anti-Sikh riots: BJP MLA demands apology from LoP Gandhi after Sajjan Kumar's conviction

New Delhi, Feb 14: Newly-elected Delhi BJP legislator Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Friday wrote to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi seeking expulsion of his party colleague Sajjan Kumar after the latter’s conviction in the third 1984 anti-Sikh riots case.

Emir of Kuwait receives UAE Accountability Authority President

Kuwait City, January 27: Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Emir of the State of Kuwait, received UAE Accountability Authority (UAEAA) President, Humaid Obaid Abushibs, as part of a UAEAA delegation visit to Kuwait at the invitation of the State Audit Bureau to strengthen their bilateral relations and exchange expertise in various oversight fields.

Telangana Hospital Superintendent shunted out after birthday fete sparks row

Hyderabad, Jan 13: The Telangana government has shunted out the Superintendent of Nizamabad Government General Hospital after a birthday celebration in her chamber at the hospital triggered a row.

Way you dragged your feet raises doubts: Delhi HC questions Delhi govt over delay in action on CAG reports

New Delhi, January 13: The Delhi High Court on Monday criticised the Delhi Government for its delay in addressing the CAG reports, stating, "The way you have dragged your feet raises doubts about your bona fides."

PM Modi sets example by not using taxpayer money for personal festivities, RTI discloses

New Delhi, Jan 7: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's commitment to frugality and ethical governance has once again been highlighted through a response to a Right to Information (RTI) query.