accounting lapses

The Supreme Court expressed deep concern over the NEET paper leak, calling it "traumatic" for students and families and emphasizing the need for accountability. The bench stressed that youngsters should not be disappointed by repeated examination lapses. The government assured the court that Prime Minister Modi is personally monitoring developments to ensure no shortcomings.

Dehradun welcomes its new district magistrate, Ashish Chauhan, whose vision includes a commitment to open and clear welfare strategies. His approach to managing the Char Dham pilgrimage prioritizes safety and ease for pilgrims while ensuring the region is prepared for disasters.

A Gurgaon court denied bail to a builder accused of duping an NRI investor in a multi-crore property deal. The judge cited "deliberate deception" and potential conspiracy, noting allegations of forged signatures and siphoned funds. The builder allegedly used a dormant bank account for buyback cheques, indicating intentional fraud. The court emphasized the rising trend of economic offenses against investors.

Twenty-four headmasters in Deoghar district have received showcause notices for poor Jharkhand Academic Council exam results. The district superintendent of education cited a sharp decline in academic standards, attributing the disappointing outcomes to significant teacher shortages and low student attendance. The administration plans remedial classes and holiday sessions to address the issue.

In the heart of Jharkhand, a crisis looms as numerous assistant teachers are left without their paychecks for months. This prolonged salary drought has plunged many into a dire financial situation. Despite their consistent appeals to the government and urgent requests from the Chief Minister, no resolution is in sight.

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has refuted allegations of irregularities in awarding a digital evaluation contract to Coempt Edutech, asserting that all General Financial Rules were followed.

A Delhi consumer commission has come down hard on IndiaCakes after they failed to deliver a birthday cake, and subsequently made false claims about an attempted delivery. The online bakery has been mandated to refund Rs 1,031 and additionally shell out Rs 4,000 for compensation and expenses.

'Every pregnant woman is entitled to dignified medical care at govt healthcare institution’

Two friends were left stranded in Bali after Vistara preponed their return flight without notice. Forced to buy new tickets, they missed connecting flights, incurring further costs. A consumer commission has now ordered the airline to pay Rs 50,000 compensation, a full ticket refund with interest, and Rs 15,000 in litigation costs, deeming the initial award inadequate for their ordeal.

Delhi now allows private auditors for fire safety certificates, speeding up approvals. The government amended rules to decentralize the process, with DFS focusing on enforcement. A new automated monitoring system for high-risk buildings will ensure continuous functionality of safety equipment, sending real-time alerts for prompt action.

An eight-year-old boy tragically died after a heavy iron gate collapsed on him at the Divyangjan Sashaktikaran Department building in Lucknow. The incident occurred while the child was playing, leading to outrage and a road blockade by his family demanding action against those responsible for the alleged negligence.

Bhubaneswar police are deploying their special tactical unit to combat mob violence. This decision follows a recent lynching incident that highlighted crowd control issues. The unit, trained for urban terrorism, will now handle violent crowds. Special training sessions are planned for commandos. Local police are also finalizing standard operating procedures and conducting mock drills to improve response to such incidents.