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CAG flags massive backlog in PSU and autonomous body accounts in Jammu-Kashmir

CAG flags massive backlog in PSU and autonomous body accounts in Jammu-Kashmir

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The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has flagged a massive backlog in the finalisation of accounts of Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) and autonomous bodies in Jammu and Kashmir, with large number of accounts remaining in arrears as on March 31, 2024. The CAG urged the UT government to ensure strict adherence to timelines for preparation and submission of accounts to strengthen financial discipline, transparency and governance. The audit panel warned that the persistent backlog undermines transparency and legislative oversight, and recommended that the government ensure companies, corporations and autonomous bodies submit their annual accounts within a stipulated time-frame. The CAG report on Union Territory (UT) finances for the year ended March 31, 2024, said, “Accounts in respect of only four companies were audited up to 2022-23. In respect of 35 companies and corporations, audit of 139 accounts was in arrears for periods ranging from one to twelve years.” According to the report, eight autonomous bodies have together failed to submit 40 annual accounts, with delays ranging from three to 14 years. The CAG stressed that …

Dhurandhar 2 characters make it to CBSE class 12 Accounts exam paper

Dhurandhar 2 characters make it to CBSE class 12 Accounts exam paper

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Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar 2 has become one of the most talked-about films in India. Even those who haven’t watched it are unlikely to have missed the buzz surrounding it. The sequel, released in theatres on March 19, is witnessing historic box office success. Dhurandhar 2 makes it to school exam Now, the film has made its way into academics. A viral image of an Accounts exam paper featuring characters from the film is doing the rounds on social media. Dhurandhar 2 stars Ranveer Singh, R. Madhavan, Sanjay Dutt, Sara Arjun, Arjun Rampal, Rakesh Bedi, Akshaye Khanna, and others. The film has been praised for its gripping narrative, layered characters, and action-packed sequences. According to reports, the question paper is from a Class 12 Accounts exam. One of the questions reads: “Jameel Jamali, SP Chaudhary, Aslan, and Yalina Jamali share profits and losses of the firm equally. SP Chaudhary retires from the business. What would be the new profit-sharing ratio?” Another section reportedly referenced the character Rehman and even included a specific date linked to the …

Over 3 crore fake accounts removed from IRCTC portal: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Over 3 crore fake accounts removed from IRCTC portal: Ashwini Vaishnaw

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Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday informed the Lok Sabha that more than three crore fake user accounts have been removed from the IRCTC portal as part of a major crackdown on ticket touts and fraudulent bookings, reported news agency PTI. The move is aimed at ensuring fair access to railway tickets for genuine passengers and curbing illegal practices that often lead to artificial scarcity. Crackdown on Touts to Ensure Fair Ticket Access Responding to questions during the Question Hour, Vaishnaw said the removal of fake accounts has significantly helped in reducing the influence of touts who exploit the system to block tickets and resell them at higher prices, reported PTI. He emphasised that these measures are ensuring that genuine passengers now have better access to tickets, particularly during high-demand periods. Majority of Seats in Non-AC Categories Highlighting affordability, the minister noted that a large portion of railway capacity is focused on non-AC travel. Around 78 per cent of seats are in non-air-conditioned categories, while nearly 70 per cent of coaches are general and sleeper …

₹590-crore IDFC First Bank fraud: ACB rules out involvement of IAS officer; banks told to freeze over 100 accounts

₹590-crore IDFC First Bank fraud: ACB rules out involvement of IAS officer; banks told to freeze over 100 accounts

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The state vigilance and anti-corruption Bureau (SV&ACB) on Thursday ruled out involvement of any IAS officer in the alleged ₹590 crore IDFC First Bank fraud case. The ACB also said that a request has been sent to concerned authorities to freeze over 100 bank accounts suspected to be linked to the fraudulent transactions. Officials said that raids at 16 locations across Mohali, Chandigarh, and Gurugram have been conducted. (HT Photo for representation) ADGP Charu Bali and SP Ganga Ram Punia, while addressing a press conference at Panchkula headquarters, said that the probe revealed unauthorised financial transactions in 12 bank accounts linked to eight Haryana government departments. Of these, 10 accounts were maintained at IDFC First Bank, Sector 32, Chandigarh branch, and two at AU Small Finance Bank. So far, 11 accused have been arrested, including six bank employees, four private individuals and one government official. Among them, 10 are in judicial custody while one is on police remand. Accused Vikram Wadhwa, the key conspirator in the alleged fraud and a Chandigarh-based realtor-cum-businessman is still on …

Fraud involving Haryana government accounts: From caretaker to ₹590 crore scam ‘kingpin’

Fraud involving Haryana government accounts: From caretaker to ₹590 crore scam ‘kingpin’

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From earning a modest ₹1,500 a month as a caretaker to owning multiple prime properties in the city worth over ₹100 crore, 52-year-old Vikram Wadhwa, who has emerged as the “kingpin” in a suspected ₹590-crore banking fraud involving accounts of several Haryana government departments, has been known for his extravagant lifestyle. The Haryana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), which is probing the case, has already issued a look-out circular seeking his detention at airports, seaports and land borders. (HT Photo) The Haryana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), which is probing the case, has already issued a look-out circular seeking his detention at airports, seaports and land borders. Wadhwa went into hiding even before the FIR was registered, a senior ACB official said. Six persons have been arrested so far. An intermediate pass-out from a modest background, Wadhwa moved to Chandigarh from Malout in Punjab in the early 1990s. His late father was a government schoolteacher while his late mother was a homemaker. Dramatic rise in his fortune Over the years, his financial trajectory saw a dramatic rise. He now …

Money ‘will come back’: Haryana CM’s assurance after ₹590-cr ‘fraud’ in govt accounts at IDFC First Bank | Explained

Money ‘will come back’: Haryana CM’s assurance after ₹590-cr ‘fraud’ in govt accounts at IDFC First Bank | Explained

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Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini and Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor Sanjay Malhotra on Monday gave assurances that the money is safe, after an alleged ₹590-crore fraud involving state government accounts came to light at IDFC First Bank. Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini speaks during the ongoing budget session of the state assembly in Chandigarh on Monday, Feb 23, 2026. (PTI Photo) CM Saini told the Vidhan Sabha in Chandigarh that the money involved in the IDFC First Bank case “will definitely come back”. He also informed the House that the matter has been handed over to the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) and the vigilance department, news agency PTI reported. He further noted that IDFC First Bank had communicated with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) claiming an employee was responsible for the irregularities. In New Delhi, RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra said the central bank is “watching the development” surrounding the case but assured the public that “there is no systemic issue”. He clarified, thus, that the fraudulent activity was confined to …

4 held in Kutch for transacting Rs 182 cr ‘cybercrime proceeds’ through mule bank accounts | Ahmedabad News

4 held in Kutch for transacting Rs 182 cr ‘cybercrime proceeds’ through mule bank accounts | Ahmedabad News

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2 min readAhmedabadUpdated: Feb 18, 2026 01:15 AM IST THE KUTCH (East) Police on Tuesday said it busted a mule account racket whose members had allegedly transacted proceeds of cybercrime to the tune of Rs 182 crore. The Cybercrime Police Station arrested Yash Mulchand Bhatia (27), Siddharth Sunil Soni (34), Sahil Dinesh Sharma (26), and Alpesh Suresh Luhar (40) in the case and booked them under Sections 316(2), 316(5), 318(4), 340(2), 61(2), 3(5) of the Indian Penal Code 2023 and Section 66(C), 66(D) of the I.T. Act, booking the accused of criminal conspiracy in furtherance of a common intention. Four other accused persons who are on the run were identified as Illubha Mngubha Jadeja, Vishwarajainh alias Vishubha Balubha Jadeja, Vijay Rana and Hardik Haresh Rajgor. The Kutch East Police said in a statement on Tuesday, “As part of the conspiracy, the accused came together to run a network of savings and current bank accounts to aid people committing cyber fraud. In order to achieve their common intention, they lured the poor, needy and less educated …

Anupam Kher warns fans of imposter social media accounts on his name: Ignore them  | Bollywood News

Anupam Kher warns fans of imposter social media accounts on his name: Ignore them  | Bollywood News

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3 min readMumbaiFeb 11, 2026 09:57 AM IST Anupam Kher shared a cautionary video for his fans against the emergence of a fake account under his name on the social media app Instagram. On Tuesday, Kher took to Instagram to clarify that he has not created any new accounts after an unidentified person allegedly created a profile ‘AnupamPKher30’ using his photos and videos. He urged his fans and friends to “ignore” such accounts. “Some of my friends have sent me a message that someone has opened my account on Instagram, AnupamPKher30. It has my profile picture and videos, and they are sending follow requests,” said Anupam Kher. He continued, “I don’t have any such accounts. Ignore them, and that’s all I wanted to say, because some of my close friends have sent me a message asking, ‘Why did I open another account?’ So I said I didn’t open it. All the best, Lots and lots of love to all of you.” While sharing the video, Kher wrote, “IGNORE: I only have this Instagram account. Please …

‘Four Accounts With Hindu Names’: Congress Directive To Muslims Members Ahead Of Assam CM’s Presser | India News

‘Four Accounts With Hindu Names’: Congress Directive To Muslims Members Ahead Of Assam CM’s Presser | India News

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Last Updated:February 08, 2026, 16:56 IST Assam Congress prepared for CM Himanta Biswa Sarma’s press conference, intensifying digital battles with BJP over SIT probe against MP Gaurav Gogoi The Congress a campaign site accusing Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma and his family of corruption and land grab of approximately 12,000 bighas. (Image: PTI/File) A day before Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma held his explosive press conference on alleged “Pakistani links” of MP Gaurav Gogoi and his wife, the state Congress issued directives outlining instructions on its social media. According to the directive, the Assam Congress advised Muslim members of its social media page to create “at least four accounts with Hindu names” to comment on any news or post regarding Gaurav Gogoi or the party. “It is expected that you are aware that Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma has concocted a scheme against our president Gaurav Gogoi and plans to reveal the SIT report to the media. Therefore, all members should be active from 8 am on February 8. You should write ‘Gaurav Gogoi …

10 arrested for renting bank accounts to cyber fraudsters for illegal transactions on commission | Chandigarh News

10 arrested for renting bank accounts to cyber fraudsters for illegal transactions on commission | Chandigarh News

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The Cyber Crime Cell has arrested 10 persons in connection with allowing their bank accounts to be used for illegal transfers, withdrawals and layering of fraud money in return for commission, the Chandigarh Police said on Monday. DSP (Cyber Crime) A Venkatesh said, “The arrests were made under ‘Operation Mule Hunt’ by the Chandigarh Cyber Crime police station, exposing a well-organised network facilitating digital arrest scams and part-time job frauds.” Cyber Crime police station SHO Inspector Eram Rizvi said the case came to light after information was received from the I4C portal of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs. “Analysis revealed that several bank accounts operating in Chandigarh were linked to fraud complaints registered on the NCRP/I4C portal in other states. These accounts were being used as mule accounts to route stolen money generated through cyber fraud. The accused allegedly provided their bank accounts to unidentified handlers, who used them for illegal transfers, cheque withdrawals and multi-layered transactions to conceal the origin of fraud proceeds. In return, the account holders were paid commission,” Rizvi said. …