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'Madden' biopic adds John Mulaney, Kathryn Hahn, Sienna Miller to cast
Washington, April 17: David O. Russell's upcoming film 'Madden' has added three new stars to its ensemble cast.
Delhi Assembly to use Central govt's software to monitor CAG Action Taken Reports
New Delhi, April 12: Delhi Speaker Vijender Gupta has said that the legislative Assembly has decided to use the Central Government's Audit Para Monitoring System (APMS) software for effective monitoring of audit paragraphs by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG), an official said on Saturday.
Delhi Assembly Speaker calls for timely action on CAG reports
New Delhi, April 11: Aiming to promote transparency, Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Friday called for taking timely action on audit observations that shed light on the performance of the city government.
CAG report flags serious irregularities in AAP govt, biggest scam in liquor policy: PAC chief
New Delhi, April 9: The Comptroller and Auditor (CAG) report, tabled in the Delhi Assembly recently, flags serious irregularities in the functioning of Arvind Kejriwal government at first glance and points to corruption at various levels in several departments including the Excise policy, said the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) president Ajay Mahawar.
CAG audit report pertaining to Railways presented in Parliament
New Delhi, April 3: A compliance audit of 'Working of Mancheswar Carriage Repair Workshop' in East Coast Railway has observed that the projections for coaches due for POH (periodical overhaul) were not realistic and the same had undergone downward revision every year.
Odisha: CAG unearths irregularities in management of OMBADC funds
Bhubaneswar, April 2: The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has unearthed massive irregularities in the management of funds of Odisha Mineral Bearing Areas Development Corporation (OMBADC), set up in 2014 for undertaking tribal welfare and area development works in the mining-affected areas of the state.
Not a Single Line of Corruption Found: AAP's Gopal Rai after Delhi Govt tables CAG Report on Pollution
New Delhi, April 2: AAP MLA and former environment minister of Delhi Gopal Rai has defended the Aam Aadmi Party's government in the national capital noting that the recent report from the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) on the 'Prevention of Air Pollution from Vehicles.' that was tabled in the Assemby did not include any references to "corruption."
CAG report highlights gaps in vehicular pollution testing, enforcement
New Delhi, April 1: The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report on 'Prevention of Air Pollution from Vehicles', presented in the Delhi Assembly on Tuesday, has highlighted major irregularities in pollution testing and enforcement measures, raising concerns over the reliability of the system.
Expand bus fleet, boost last-mile connectivity, says CAG report on managing Delhi air pollution
New Delhi, April 1: To arrest the deteriorating air quality in the national Capital due to vehicular emissions, the Delhi Government should immediately address the issue of shortage of 2,250 public transport buses and complement it with last-mile connectivity options, recommended a CAG report on air pollution.
Delhi: CAG report flags discrepancies in controlling vehicular emission, PUC certification in AAP govt
New Delhi, April 1: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta tabled the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report on 'Performance Audit on Prevention and Mitigation of Vehicular Air Pollution in Delhi' in the Assembly on Tuesday.
Delhi: CAG report on air pollution points to data shortage, discrepancy
New Delhi, April 1: Discrepancies in Pollution Under Control (PUC) certification system, lack of data on vehicles' emission load and shortage of public transport buses were flagged as key reasons for the city's toxic air in a CAG report on pollution tabled by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday in Delhi Legislative Assembly.
CAG report revealing many uncomfortable secrets of AAP regime: BJP
New Delhi, April 1: The stage is set for fiery exchange of words between the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Opposition AAP, even as the Chief Minister Rekha Gupta prepares to table Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report on air pollution in the national capital.
'Pothole-free roads before monsoon is our goal,' says Delhi CM Rekha Gupta as she inspects Ring Road
New Delhi, April 1: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta visited the Ring Road at Samaypur to inspect the ongoing road construction work and inaugurate the project, which is being constructed at a cost of Rs 12.5 crore.
Delhi Assembly to hold two-day discussion on CAG report on 'Prevention of Air Pollution from Vehicles'
New Delhi, March 31: There will be a two-day discussion in the Delhi Assembly on the CAG report on 'Prevention of Air Pollution from Vehicles, ' which will be tabled in the House on April 1, said Speaker Vijender Gupta.
CAG report on 'Prevention of Air Pollution from Vehicles' to be presented in Delhi Assembly on April 1
New Delhi, March 31: Another Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) audit report will be presented in the Delhi assembly on the "Prevention of Air Pollution from Vehicles" on April 1.
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.
DTC suffered loss of Rs 70,471 crore under previous AAP govt: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta
New Delhi, March 29: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, during a discussion on the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) audit report on the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC), alleged that DTC suffered a loss of Rs 70,471 crore under the previous Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government.
CAG signs MoU with NIUA for capacity building in urban development
New Delhi, March 28: The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) to strengthen audit planning, processes, and capacity building in urban development.
Delhi Assembly: CAG report on DTC losses sent to panel, report likely in 3 months
New Delhi, March 28: The Delhi Assembly on Friday discussed a CAG report on the financial mismanagement at Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) and referred it to the Committee on Government Undertakings to submit its report within three months.
Delhi Speaker slams 'organised disruption' of House by AAP; want answers on dole for women, says Atishi
New Delhi, March 28: Amid pandemonium in Delhi Assembly on Friday, Speaker Vijender Gupta condemned the 'organised disruption' of the House by legislators of the Opposition AAP which, he claimed, is as part of a 'strategy' to escape discussions on thorny issues. However, former Delhi Chief Minister Atishi said that they were demanding answers on the Rs 2,500 monthly dole for Delhi women.
Renaming of Mustafabad, CAG report on DTC to be discussed in Delhi Assembly today
New Delhi, March 28: The proposed name change of the Mustafabad Assembly constituency and the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) audit report on the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) will be discussed in the Delhi Assembly on Friday.
Delhi Assembly to discuss CAG Report and Mustafabad name change on Friday as per LoB
New Delhi, March 28: The Delhi Assembly is set to deliberate on key issues this Friday, as outlined in the List of Business (LoB). Among the scheduled discussions are the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) audit report on the functioning of the Delhi Transport Corporation, as well as the name change of the Mustafabad Assembly Constituency.
Every report will be discussed and every corruption will be exposed: Delhi Minister Ashish Sood
New Delhi, March 27: After Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Delhi Legislative Assembly Atishi questioned why all 14 Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) reports were not being tabled, Delhi Minister Ashish Sood on Thursday said that every report would be discussed and every corruption exposed.
CAG signs MoU with BISAG-N Gandhinagar to enhance audit capabilities
Gandhinagar, March 26: The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) here on Wednesday with the Bhaskaracharya National Institute of Space Application and Geo-informatics (BISAG-N), Gandhinagar to enhance audit capabilities for leveraging advanced technologies in Geographic information systems and remote sensing.
CAG recommends comprehensive strategy for solid waste management in Maharashtra
Mumbai, March 26: The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG), in its report presented to the Maharashtra Assembly on Wednesday, expressed concern over waste management in urban areas and the poor performance of the Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in collecting the solid waste management charges and undertaking steps for its improvement.
IIM Mumbai and CAG of India signs MoU on Logistics, Supply Chain, and Inventory Management
New Delhi, March 25: In a significant move to enhance the efficiency and transparency of public sector logistics, supply chain, and inventory management, the Indian Institute of Management Mumbai (IIM Mumbai) and the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) here today.
Punjab fails to utilise health funds up to 20.74 pc: CAG
Chandigarh, March 25: The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India said on Tuesday that out of the allotted budget by the Punjab government, health funds ranging from 6.5 to 20.74 per cent were not utilised.
Vijender Gupta meets Accountant General of Delhi, says informed about two committees not submitting report in past 10 years
New Delhi, March 25: Delhi legislative assembly speaker Vijender Gupta has stated that he met with the Accountant General of Delhi regarding the various pending paras of the CAG report related to the Delhi government.
BJP govt to present Budget in Delhi Assembly today
New Delhi, March 25: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta will present the first-ever budget of the BJP-led government in the Delhi Assembly, marking a historic moment after over 26 years.
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.
Delhi: AAP MLAs walk out during discussion on CAG report on DTC
New Delhi, March 24: A day before presenting the Delhi Budget 2025-26, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday tabled a CAG report in the Delhi Assembly pointing that DTC's losses increased in six years by Rs 35,000 crore, rising from Rs 25,300 crore in 2015-16 to nearly Rs 60,750 crore in 2021-22.
CAG report on DTC: BJP slams AAP over corruption, says 'uncomfortable truths coming out'
New Delhi, March 24: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday launched a scathing critique of the previous AAP dispensation in the capital, accusing it of facilitating corruption and financial mismanagement in Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC)'s operations.
CAG report: Despite Rs 60,750 crore loss, DTC lacks revival road map
New Delhi, March 24: Despite a loss of Rs 60,750 crore in 2021-12, the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) incurred an avoidable liability of interest and penalty of Rs 63.10 crore due to wrongly availing of Input Tax Credit for Goods and Services Tax on exempted services, said a CAG report tabled in Delhi Assembly on Monday.
Delhi Assembly goes paperless with Budget App, iPads for MLAs; CAG report on DTC tabled
New Delhi, March 24: The Delhi Assembly on Monday took its first step towards paperless work with Speaker Vijender Gupta announcing distribution of new iPads to all legislators and uploading of all documents related to Budget 2025-26 on the Delhi Budget application.
Delhi Assembly to commence Budget session tomorrow; third CAG report likely to be tabled
New Delhi, March 23: The Budget session of the Eighth Delhi Legislative Assembly will commence on Monday, at 11:00 AM, and the first budget of the newly elected Delhi government will be presented a day later.
Residual cancer linked to worse long-term outcomes: Scientists
New York, March 23: Radiotherapy may leave behind microscopic cancer even when scan images suggest the tumour is gone, and this “residual disease” is more common than expected and is linked to worse long-term outcomes, researchers have warned.
Residual cancer may hide behind clear scans, linked to worse outcomes: Study
New Delhi, March 22: While radiotherapy is a highly effective cancer treatment -- useful for about 60 per cent of all cancers -- it may lead to residual cancer that has the potential to hide behind clear scans and lead to worse outcomes, according to a study.
Intranasal herpes infection can produce neurobehavioural symptoms: Study
Washington DC, March 10: A study from University of Illinois Chicago researchers finds that herpes infection through the nose can lead to anxiety, motor impairment and cognitive issues.
Air India flight to Delhi returns to Chicago due to unserviceable lavatory
New Delhi, March 10: An Air India flight from Chicago to Delhi was forced to return to its departure airport after multiple lavatories on board became unserviceable, as reported by the crew, due to clogged toilets caused by improper waste disposal.
'Polythene, rags flushed down toilets': Air India on unserviceable lavatories on Chicago-Delhi flight
New Delhi, March 10: After reports surfaced that an Air India flight, heading to Delhi from Chicago, circled back after most of the lavatories on the flight became clogged and inoperable, the airline said on Monday their teams found polythene bags, rags, and clothes that had been flushed down and stuck in the plumbing.