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Dead patients getting treatment under PM-JAY? Health Ministry replies

Dead patients getting treatment under PM-JAY? Health Ministry replies

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

The reports also claim that the same beneficiary had been found to avail treatment at two hospitals at the same time.

Sitharaman to hold meetings with service chiefs daily

Sitharaman to hold meetings with service chiefs daily

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

She would also have a separate meeting with the defence secretary every day.

CAG red-flags $1.6 bn excess cost recovery by RIL

CAG red-flags $1.6 bn excess cost recovery by RIL

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

CAG had in its previous reports slammed Oil Ministry and its technical arm DGH for not exercising enough control and vigil over KG-D6 block.

Multi-member CAG: Narayanasamy says he was misquoted

Multi-member CAG: Narayanasamy says he was misquoted

Rediff.com11 Nov 2012

The Press Trust of India on Sunday in its report quoted Minister of State in the Prime Minister's office V Narayanasamy as having said that converting the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) into a multi-member body was under consideration of the government. The minister, however, said that he was misquoted.

Rafale verdict: Centre files application to correct factual error

Rafale verdict: Centre files application to correct factual error

Rediff.com15 Dec 2018

The issue of CAG and PAC was mentioned in paragraph 25 of the judgment of the top court which had held that there were no irregularities in the procurement of 36 Rafale jets from France.

CAG raps Maharashtra on irrigation project delays

CAG raps Maharashtra on irrigation project delays

Rediff.com19 Apr 2013

CAG says Rs 43,270.01 cr was spent by the water resources department on 426 incomplete projects.

CAG needs to CLEAN UP muddy hydropower projects

CAG needs to CLEAN UP muddy hydropower projects

Rediff.com3 Sep 2012

The CAG's audit of hydropower projects seems to be an effort for status quo that does not do justice to the formidable reputation it has attracted through some of its exemplary work

RIL agrees to CAG audit: Oil Secretary

RIL agrees to CAG audit: Oil Secretary

Rediff.com3 Apr 2013

We will now get CAG to do the audit for the last 3-4 years, says the secretary.

CAG detects irregularities in CWG

CAG detects irregularities in CWG

Rediff.com2 Aug 2011

In further embarrassment to Congress, the Comptroller and Auditor General is understood to have rapped the Sheila Dikshit government in Delhi for irregularities in certain contracts related to the Commonwealth Games.

Centaur deal: Govt mulls probe

Centaur deal: Govt mulls probe

Rediff.com4 May 2005

Observing that the then divestment minister Arun Shourie may have taken 'active interest' in the divestment of Juhu Centaur hotel near Mumbai airport, the government on Wednesday indicated that it would consider an inquiry into the issue.

Gadkari shares stage with Digvijaya Singh, praises him for...

Gadkari shares stage with Digvijaya Singh, praises him for...

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

Gadkari and Singh on Thursday came together to release a book on late Congress leader Ramkrishna More at Pimpri Chinchwad near Pune.

Did the CAG overstep the mark?

Did the CAG overstep the mark?

Rediff.com13 May 2013

The Comptroller and Auditor General reports saw senior politicians, powerful ministers and top bureaucrats end up in jail. Thanks to those reports, public scams such as 2G, Coalgate and the Commonwealth Games became part of the popular discourse.

CAG pulls up environment ministry for lapses

CAG pulls up environment ministry for lapses

Rediff.com26 Nov 2010

The Comptroller of Auditor General (CAG) on Friday came down heavily on the environment ministry for lapses in implementation of its green schemes whether it was for afforestation, biodiversity, pollution control or creating awareness.

CAG to look into BSNL franchise deals

CAG to look into BSNL franchise deals

Rediff.com4 Mar 2011

The DoT and CAG developments come in the wake of reports of revenue loss and misuse of WiMax licences.

Coal fire: 3 Tata Group firms under CAG spotlight

Coal fire: 3 Tata Group firms under CAG spotlight

Rediff.com31 Oct 2013

More than a year after the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) tabled the coal block allocation report in Parliament, indicting the government for a notional loss of Rs 1.86 lakh crore while allocating coal blocks, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed 14 First Information Reports (FIRs) against private sector companies, and more are in the offing.

CAG should explain its 2G loss figure: Narayanasamy

CAG should explain its 2G loss figure: Narayanasamy

Rediff.com16 Nov 2012

The minister joined other Congress leaders in questioning the CAG for the estimated loss, in the wake of the current auction.

Actively considering making CAG multi-member body: Govt

Actively considering making CAG multi-member body: Govt

Rediff.com11 Nov 2012

Battered by various Comptroller and Auditor General reports on alleged scams, government says it is "actively" considering a proposal to make the official auditor a multi-member body.

RIL agrees for CAG audit on KG-D6

RIL agrees for CAG audit on KG-D6

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

CAG, in the third round of audit of KG-D6 as well as three other oil and gas fields, on November 11 wrote to RIL seeking records to audit spending in 2012-13.

How CAG plans to do corporate audits

How CAG plans to do corporate audits

Rediff.com6 Aug 2010

With over half the Plan funds that Parliament approves being spent through non-government channels, to cite the figure in CAG Vinod Rai's presentation to the Planning Commission, members of the Parliament have no way of knowing whether the money is properly spent.

PSUs better taxpayers than pvt peers: CAG

PSUs better taxpayers than pvt peers: CAG

Rediff.com26 Apr 2010

Effective tax rate is the portion of profits which companies pay as corporate tax after seeking exemptions, as against the statutory tax rate of 33.9 per cent.

IT dept not taxing companies properly: CAG

IT dept not taxing companies properly: CAG

Rediff.com23 Apr 2010

The auditor of government accounts, CAG, has faulted the Income Tax department for levying Rs 708.6 crore less in taxes from companies including State Bank of India, Tata Sons, Mahindra & Mahindra and Bharti.

CAG pulls up ONGC for poor rig management practices

CAG pulls up ONGC for poor rig management practices

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

The auditor also raised doubts over the safety procedures.

Zee News editor moves HC for anticipatory bail

Zee News editor moves HC for anticipatory bail

Rediff.com3 Jun 2013

Zee News editor Sudhir Chaudhary on Monday moved the Delhi High Court seeking anticipatory bail in a case registered against him for telecast of a show allegedly based on forged documents against Jindal Group in connection with Coalgate.

CAG questions Sebi, Irda for holding surplus funds

CAG questions Sebi, Irda for holding surplus funds

Rediff.com18 Mar 2011

Government auditor CAG has rapped five regulators, including Sebi, Irda and PNGRB, for keeping their surplus funds worth over Rs 2,142 crore collected through fee and penalty outside the government accounts.

CAG says RIL charged more than approved gas price

CAG says RIL charged more than approved gas price

Rediff.com29 May 2014

The government had in October 2007 set a sale price of $4.20 per million British thermal unit based on the price discovered by RIL from key customers.

CAG seeks auditing of regulators like RBI

CAG seeks auditing of regulators like RBI

Rediff.com2 Jul 2016

National auditor says a significant part of NPAs was due to fraud and may never be recovered

Ex-student drags Viswa Bharati V-C to police for 'harassing' Amartya Sen

Ex-student drags Viswa Bharati V-C to police for 'harassing' Amartya Sen

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

A former student of Visva Bharati has filed a complaint with the police against Vice Chancellor Bidyut Chakraborty and two other officials, accusing them of causing "mental harassment" to Nobel laureate Amartya Sen over land eviction.

Congress readies two weapons to target Modi

Congress readies two weapons to target Modi

Rediff.com24 May 2014

Down and out Congress is all set to use 'Modi's doublespeak on CAG reports' and invitation to Nawaz Sharif as weapons to target the prime minister-designate. Renu Mittal reports.

Bureaucrats lack accountability, laments CAG

Bureaucrats lack accountability, laments CAG

Rediff.com8 Jun 2007

The CAG, who blamed what he called a lack of accountability in bureaucracy for delays in action on audit reports, said officials who sit over them should be punished.

Does the CAG want to become the PM: Digvijay

Does the CAG want to become the PM: Digvijay

Rediff.com8 Feb 2013

Taking potshots at Vinod Rai over his comment that placing reports in Parliament can't be the Comptroller and Auditor General's only role, Congress general secretary Digvijay Singh on Friday asked whether the former intended to become the country's prime minister, if not an accountant.

Several instances of deviation in VVIP chopper deal: CAG

Several instances of deviation in VVIP chopper deal: CAG

Rediff.com13 Aug 2013

The Comptroller and Auditor General on Tuesday slammed the Defence Ministry and Air Force for "several instances" of deviation from rules in the procurement of VVIP choppers in the Rs 3,727 crore AgustaWestland deal.

Restoring the CAG's glory

Restoring the CAG's glory

Rediff.com16 May 2005

Jio, 4 other telcos understated AGR by over Rs 14,800 cr

Jio, 4 other telcos understated AGR by over Rs 14,800 cr

Rediff.com20 Dec 2017

The CAG report, tabled in Parliament, states the interest on the short payment stood at Rs 1,052.13 crore for the period up to March 2016.

Swan Telecom acted as front for Reliance: CAG

Swan Telecom acted as front for Reliance: CAG

Rediff.com16 Nov 2010

In its report tabled in Parliament, the CAG said the Swan Telecom's application was 'in effect against the intent and spirit' of the Unified Access Service Licencing guidelines as it was among those beneficiaries which 'suppressed facts, disclosed incomplete information and submitted fictitious documents' to the department of telecommunication.

CAG audits: Another pair of eyes won't hurt companies

CAG audits: Another pair of eyes won't hurt companies

Rediff.com28 May 2014

Instead of only government departments and state-owned undertakings, the CAG can now audit private companies, too.

CAG should explain its 2G loss figure: Narayanasamy

CAG should explain its 2G loss figure: Narayanasamy

Rediff.com16 Nov 2012

Keeping up the government's attack on the Comptroller and Auditor General, Union minister V Narayanasamy on Friday said the top auditor owed an explanation on its estimated loss of Rs 1.76 lakh crore in 2G spectrum allocation in the previous auction.

Unnecessarily making allegations against me: P T Usha

Unnecessarily making allegations against me: P T Usha

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

IOA president P T Usha firmly refuted allegations made by treasurer Sahdev Yadav regarding financial loss incurred by the body due to its contract renegotiation with Reliance Industries Limited

CAG refuses to join public debate on coal issue

CAG refuses to join public debate on coal issue

Rediff.com28 Aug 2012

The Comptroller and Auditor General on Tuesday declined to join a public debate on the controversies over its findings on the coal blocks allocation, which have come under attack from Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, the Congress and critics.

Now DMK favours multi-member CAG

Now DMK favours multi-member CAG

Rediff.com19 Nov 2012

United Progressive Alliance key ally Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam on Monday strongly pitched for a multi-member Comptroller and Auditor General, saying the recent flopped auction of 2G spectrum that netted only about Rs 9,000 crore had proved wrong the top auditors' report pegging the presumptive loss in 2G allocation at Rs 1.76 lakh crore.

CAG raps MSEB over irregularities

CAG raps MSEB over irregularities

Rediff.com23 Jul 2003

The electricity board lost Rs 1,111.35 crore owing to irregularities.