The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) on Tuesday found the Punjab government to have underutilised health funds ranging from 6.5% to 20.74% of the allocated budget. The performance audit report on management of public health infrastructure and health services 2024, presented in the assembly, mentioned that the government spent only 3.11% of total expenditure and 0.68% of GSDP on health services during 2021-22, which is much less than the budgeted 8% and 2.50% of GSDP. The report also revealed that state programme implementation plans were submitted to the central government with a delay of 10 to 108 days,…
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India successfully test fired indigenously developed vertically-launched short-range surface-to-air missile on Wednesday. This missile system will significantly enhance the capabilities of the Indian Navy. During the test, this state-of-the-art missile hit its target with pinpoint accuracy under all the specified conditions and completely destroyed it. According to the Defence Ministry, this test has confirmed the reliability and accuracy of the missile. During the test, all the weapon system elements were deployed in combat configuration, including indigenous radio frequency seeker, multi-function radar and weapons control system. Experts said that all the systems performed as expected. The flight data was verified with…
Security agencies have arrested a Pakistani spy identified as Pathan Khan, son of Dinu Khan, in Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan. Pathan Khan, a local resident, is suspected of transmitting sensitive information of India to Pakistan. It is alleged that the accused was under the surveillance of Indian intelligence agencies for a long time and had provided important national security related information to Pakistani agencies. After the arrest, security agencies have started intensive interrogation of Pathan Khan. The investigation is trying to find out who all the people the accused contacted in his activities and how much important information he has…
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) raided the residence of former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister and senior Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel on Wednesday morning. This action is being taken at his Bhilai residence located in Raipur and Durg district. The CBI team reached the former Chief Minister’s residence in two vehicles in the early hours. According to the information, this raid is being conducted in connection with the Mahadev Satta App, coal and liquor scam, for which the state government had recommended the CBI to investigate. The CBI has also raided the houses of Bhupesh Baghel’s advisor Vinod Verma and Bhilai…
Dhaka University students on Friday demonstrated under the banners of ‘Hindu Students of Dhaka University’ and ‘Bangladesh United Sanatani Awakening Alliance’. According to local media, the students protested against a classmate’s derogatory comment on social media about Hinduism and a deity. The accused student has made such comments several times. The students demanded that the accused be suspended and given severe punishment. They appealed for institutional measures to prevent misinterpretation of Sanatan Dharma in future. According to ‘The Daily Star’, the protesters demanded to stop teachers from misinterpreting Hinduism during literary analysis classes and take action against derogatory posts targeting…
The central government has announced a hike in the salary, allowances and pension of MPs and former MPs from April 1, 2023. According to a gazette notification issued by the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, the salary of members of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha has been increased from the present Rs 1 lakh to Rs 1.24 lakh per month, while the daily allowance has been increased from Rs 2,000 to Rs 2,500. The pension given to former MPs has also been increased from the present Rs 25,000 to Rs 31,000 per month. The additional pension for each year of service…
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday presented the first budget of the newly elected BJP government in the capital. Describing the Budget 2025-26 as historic, the Chief Minister announced a budget of Rs 1 lakh crore, the biggest budget in the history of the national capital. Presenting the budget in the Assembly, CM Rekha Gupta said that this is a historic day as this is no ordinary budget. The people of Delhi and the country are watching how the government elected by the people with a historic mandate will present its first budget. The Chief Minister, while listing the…
On Sunday, March 23, a tragic incident took place in Delhi’s Deer Park where a minor boy and girl were found hanging from a tree. Both were around 17 years old and were found hanging from the same nylon rope. The incident was reported to the police by a security guard, following which policemen immediately reached the spot. The crime team was called in for investigation and the bodies were kept in the mortuary. Initial investigations have suggested a possibility of suicide, but Delhi Police is investigating all possible angles to understand the circumstances surrounding the incident. Investigators are trying…
An encounter has broken out between terrorists and security forces in Kathua district once again. After receiving information about suspicious activities in Sanyal village of Hiranagar sector, the Army, Special Operations Group (SOG) of Jammu and Kashmir Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) cordoned off the area. Firing started during the search for terrorists, which led to an encounter. Four to five terrorists are suspected to be hiding, due to which additional security forces have been called and the area is being closely monitored. Earlier too, terrorist activities were witnessed in Kathua. On March 5, three civilians were killed…
After the burning of cash at Justice Yashwant Verma’s house was confirmed, the Supreme Court has shared photos, videos and reports. Justice Verma has expressed surprise at the contents of the video, as it showed something that was not found at the spot. He has called it a conspiracy against him. Delhi High Court Chief Justice DK Upadhyay has uploaded the report issued in the case of cash found at Justice Yashwant Verma’s house on the Supreme Court website. Some parts of the documents have been edited to maintain confidentiality. This step of the Supreme Court has been taken for…