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Karnataka: Audit finds gross financial irregularities in Dept. of Youth Empowerment and Sports

Karnataka: Audit finds gross financial irregularities in Dept. of Youth Empowerment and Sports

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The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India has flagged gross financial irregularities in the functioning of the Department of Youth Empowerment and Sports (DYES) in Karnataka. The report, tabled in the Legislative Assembly on Thursday, noted that the proposed Karnataka Sports Act and related regulations have not been enacted even seven years after the State introduced a Comprehensive Sports Policy in 2018 aimed at building a transparent and inclusive sports ecosystem. Documents not submitted According to the report, during 2019–20 to 2023–24, the Sports Authority of Karnataka (SAK) and the General Thimmayya National Academy of Adventure (GETHNAA) received grant-in-aid of ₹83.57 crore and ₹15.85 crore, respectively. However, utilisation certificates and audited expenditure statements for these funds were not submitted. The audit found that the department and GETHNAA disbursed cash awards and scholarships worth ₹11.47 crore, but supporting documents for payments amounting to ₹8.46 crore were not produced. In addition, irregular cash incentives totalling ₹4.54 crore were paid to 316 sportspersons in violation of scheme guidelines. E-payment to non beneficiary Scrutiny of e-payment records further …

Income tax dept asks to ignore ‘significant transactions’ emails, says they are ‘erroneous’| India News

Income tax dept asks to ignore ‘significant transactions’ emails, says they are ‘erroneous’| India News

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The Income Tax Department on Saturday asked taxpayers to ignore certain emails sent under its Advance Tax e-Campaign for Assessment Year 2026-27 after some messages were found to contain incorrect information about “significant transactions.” In a clarification posted on X ( formerly Twitter), the department said it had received reports from taxpayers about inaccuracies in the communications and was working with its service provider to resolve the issue. (Pixabay/Representational image) In a clarification posted on X (Twitter), the department said it had received reports from taxpayers about inaccuracies in the communications and is working with its service provider to resolve the issue. “Certain taxpayers have received emails containing inaccurate details regarding ‘significant transactions’… the department regrets the inconvenience caused,” it said. The department added that the emails were meant only as facilitative reminders to help taxpayers review financial information and ensure advance tax compliance where applicable. It advised taxpayers to verify their transaction details through the e-Campaign tab on the Compliance Portal available on the income tax e-filing website. “In the meantime, taxpayers are requested …

Retired judge to probe fake diplomas linked to promotions in Karnataka Transport Dept| India News

Retired judge to probe fake diplomas linked to promotions in Karnataka Transport Dept| India News

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The Karnataka government has ordered an inquiry by a retired judge into allegations that some employees in the Transport Department used fraudulent diploma certificates to obtain promotions. Retired judge to probe fake diplomas linked to promotions in Karnataka Transport Dept Responding to questions from JD(S) member TA Sharavana in the Legislative Council, transport minister Ramalinga Reddy on Wednesday said preliminary findings suggested irregularities and that the investigation would also examine the possible involvement of the department of technical education. “On the face of it, irregularities appear to have taken place. It does not involve only the transport department. The technical education department also appears to be involved. Retired judge Narayana has already been appointed to conduct an inquiry and a gazette notification has been issued,” Reddy said. Sharavana urged the government to take action against those who had allegedly submitted forged certificates, citing provisions under the Karnataka Civil Services Rules (KCSR). He also questioned how some candidates appeared to have taken examinations in multiple cities within a short time. “Those who wrote examinations in places …

Less than 1% of annual budget earmarked for Environment and climate change dept | Mumbai News

Less than 1% of annual budget earmarked for Environment and climate change dept | Mumbai News

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2 min readMumbaiFeb 26, 2026 12:28 AM IST The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s (BMC) environment and climate change department drew less than one percent in the civic budget for the financial year 2026-27 announced on Wednesday. The environment and climate change department has been allocated Rs 159.82 crore for the upcoming fiscal year, which accounts for only 0.33 percent of the BMC’s capex fund of Rs. 48,164 crore. A provision of Rs 76.16 crore was allocated in the revised estimates for FY 2025-26 for the climate department. A key project which will draw the department’s focus in the coming year is implementing Project MANAS (Mumbai Air Network for Advanced Sciences) where the civic body is set to install a network of 75 new low cost sensors across Mumbai in collaboration with IIT Kanpur. While the city is currently home to 28 continuous ambient air quality monitoring stations (CAAQMS) that record the city’s AQI, the proposed MANAS portal will be an independent platform which will provide hyperlocal monitoring of 75 locations. At present, the civic body implements …

Forest dept. flags fire, human-wildlife conflict risks amid water shortage

Forest dept. flags fire, human-wildlife conflict risks amid water shortage

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The forest department – grappling with severe water shortage across forest areas and biodiversity parks within city limits, given that summer conditions have set in earlier than usual coupled with the lack of funds from the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) over the past year – has highlighted potential forest fires and increased human-wildlife conflict as risks amid the water scarcity. According to forest officials, the lack of funds from the PMC has hampered efforts to maintain artificial water ponds and storage tanks critical for wildlife survival and fire prevention. (FILE) Forest officials said that the impact of the current water shortage is already beginning to show in that natural water sources in reserved forest areas are drying up, forcing animals such as peacocks, hyenas and wolves to stray closer to human habitations in search of water, leading to increased human-wildlife conflict in the coming months. Manoj Barbole, range forest officer, Pune forest division, said, “Each day, we receive complaints from citizens, wildlife conservation volunteers and even our forest guards about water scarcity in different patches. …

Income Tax Dept Releases Draft Rules for New Income Tax Act, 2025; Public Feedback Open Till Feb 22 | Business News

Income Tax Dept Releases Draft Rules for New Income Tax Act, 2025; Public Feedback Open Till Feb 22 | Business News

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Last Updated:February 07, 2026, 19:59 IST The Income Tax Department released draft Income-tax Rules, 2026 for stakeholder consultation, aiming to simplify compliance and modernise tax administration from April 1, 2026. The Income Tax Department released draft Income-tax Rules, 2026 for stakeholder consultation, aiming to simplify compliance and modernise tax administration from April 1, 2026. The Income Tax Department has released the draft Income-tax Rules, 2026, laying out the detailed procedural framework for implementing the Income-tax Act, 2025, from April 1, 2026. The move marks a key milestone in India’s largest direct-tax overhaul, aimed at simplifying compliance and reducing litigation. The draft rules and proposed forms have been placed in the public domain for stakeholder consultation until February 22, 2026, giving taxpayers, professionals and industry bodies time to prepare ahead of the new law’s rollout. “We all remember that on Budget Day, the Hon’ble Finance Minister had clearly stated that the new Income-Tax Forms and Rules would be released soon, so that taxpayers and professionals are not caught unprepared ahead of the new Act,” said Himank …

Leopard spotted in residential area in Jaipur, forest dept launches search operation

Leopard spotted in residential area in Jaipur, forest dept launches search operation

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Image for representational purposes only. | Photo Credit: The Hindu A leopard was spotted in a residential area of Jaipur early Saturday (February 7, 2026) morning, prompting the forest department to launch a search operation. According to officials, the big cat was spotted roaming in the Surya City Colony on Agra Road, where it remained for more than an hour. CCTV camera footage showed the leopard roaming on the road. On being alerted by the locals, forest department teams rushed to the spot and searched the surrounding areas, but the leopard could not be found. Regional Forest Officer Jitendra Singh Shekhawat said CCTV footage showed the leopard walking along the road and approaching a dog before moving away. Officials said a cage will be placed at the site during the night as a precautionary measure in case the leopard returns, adding that the animal may have ventured back towards the nearby forest. A safety alert has been issued in the area, and residents have been advised to remain vigilant, especially during night hours, the officials …

Forest dept takes drastic action after 10 tigers killed already this year in Madhya Pradesh | India News

Forest dept takes drastic action after 10 tigers killed already this year in Madhya Pradesh | India News

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4 min readBhopalFeb 2, 2026 09:46 PM IST Two tigers were found dead in the forests of Madhya Pradesh’s Shahdol district on Sunday and Monday, taking the number of tigers killed in the state to 10 this year. The development has alarmed wildlife officials, coming after the state lost more than 55 tigers last year — the highest number since the launch of Project Tiger. According to officials, the carcasses of the big cats were spotted in the Banchachar village of the Jaisinghnagar range in the North Forest division of Shahdol district. A tigress carcass was spotted on Sunday evening, and a male tiger was found dead around 100 metres away on Monday morning. After this, a Forest Department team launched an extensive search operation. “One of them appeared to have been killed in a territorial fight, and the other was electrocuted,” Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife) L Krishnamoorthy told The Indian Express. “We are not ruling out the poaching angle in the case of electrocution till the final investigation is complete. We …

What is buyback tax? Income Tax Dept explains Budget 2026 changes| India News

What is buyback tax? Income Tax Dept explains Budget 2026 changes| India News

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The Income Tax department on Saturday clarified how the taxation of share buybacks has changed following announcements made in the Union Budget 2026, explaining that the revised framework will largely benefit small and retail shareholders. Budget 2026: Buyback tax overhaul to ease burden on retail investors The clarification came after finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed shifting buyback taxation back to a capital gains framework, reversing the dividend-based taxation system that came into effect in October 2024. What is a buyback? According to the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), a “buy-back” means the purchase by a company of its own shares in accordance with the provisions of company law. In simple terms, a buyback is when a company offers to purchase its own shares from shareholders and then cancels those shares. This reduces the total number of shares in the market, which can increase earnings per share and the promoter’s stake in the company. Also Read | What gets cheaper and costlier after Budget 2026. Check full list What changed in Budget 2026? Until now, …

UP Board initiative: Edu dept officials to inspect schools to ensure use of authorised NCERT-based books

UP Board initiative: Edu dept officials to inspect schools to ensure use of authorised NCERT-based books

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Officials of the state secondary education department will conduct inspections in over 29,000 government-run, government-aided and unaided schools across the state that are affiliated with the Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UP Board). The purpose of these inspections is to strictly ensure that teaching is carried out using only authorised textbooks. UP Board headquarters in Prayagraj (File) According to officials, the initiative aims to enforce the use of 70 NCERT-based textbooks, along with 12 textbooks for Hindi, Sanskrit and Urdu that the UP Board has published after obtaining due permission from the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT). UP Board secretary Bhagwati Singh has issued directives to all joint and deputy directors of education, as well as district inspectors of schools (DIOSs), to conduct special campaigns from April 1 to April 10 and again from July 1 to July 15 as part of this mission. “The objective is to ensure the availability of authorised textbooks at affordable rates in all schools so that students and parents are not subjected to an unnecessary financial burden,” …