Gold Loans Surge 125%, Driving New Bank Credit
Gold loans in India surge 125% YoY, contributing 12% of new bank credit. Discover how rising gold prices and a shift to secured lending are reshaping the banking sector's portfolio.
Gold loans in India surge 125% YoY, contributing 12% of new bank credit. Discover how rising gold prices and a shift to secured lending are reshaping the banking sector's portfolio.
Bangalore Development Authority requests IISc for a comprehensive quality audit of asphalting works in Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Layout. Read the full details.
NFRA releases its second Audit Practice Toolkit, focusing on revenue risk assessment, to empower small and medium audit firms and enhance audit quality nationwide. Explore the details.
India's small-cap mutual funds underperformed in 2025, with only one fund in the green. Discover the top long-term performers and why bank FDs remain a safe anchor for portfolios.
Surat's municipal schools have cancelled the Jan 1 holiday for 2026, replacing it with Rath Yatra. Two separate leave lists issued for Urdu-medium and other schools. Get the full details here.
Jammu and Kashmir reports a significant 25% reduction in fire incidents in 2025, with 6,039 cases. Fire services saved property worth Rs 5000 crore through timely response. Read more about the safety initiatives.
Test your UPSC Prelims 2026 prep with this Science & Technology quiz covering ISRO's SSLV, polycrystalline cathodes, mycoheterotrophs, and more. Revise key static concepts and check your progress.
Bihar suspends two engineers, blacklists agency after Rohtas ropeway crash during trial. Safety audits ordered for all state ropeway projects. Read the full investigation details.
ICAI's revised SA 600 retains reliance on subsidiary auditors with safeguards, while NFRA demands sole responsibility for group auditors. The final decision now rests with the government.
Planning for a goal 5-7 years away? Experts reveal the ideal mix of large-cap, flexi-cap funds, debt, and gold for a balanced, medium-term mutual fund portfolio. Learn how to diversify.
A seminar in Mumbai brought together 32 private vets to explore collaboration for better animal healthcare, honoring Ratan Tata's vision. Discover the key insights.
Costume designer Smriti Chauhan reveals Irrfan Khan's immense physical suffering during the Angrezi Medium shoot. Discover how the actor's unwavering passion for acting pushed him through the pain.
A proposal to merge 79 low-enrolment government primary schools with Karnataka Public Schools in Chamarajanagar district faces backlash. Activists allege a covert shutdown, while officials cite demand for English-medium education. Read the full story.
Odisha government orders special audit into forest department's purchase of 51 Thar SUVs after allegations of procurement above market rates. Total cost exceeds Rs 12 crore. Details inside.
Himachal Pradesh govt extends Mukhya Mantri Laghu Dukandar Kalyan Yojana to urban areas, offering One Time Settlement up to ₹1 lakh for small shopkeepers with NPAs. Learn eligibility and benefits.
Discover three promising small-cap aerospace stocks—Astra Microwave, Data Patterns, and Unimech—poised for growth in India's booming defence and aerospace manufacturing sector. Build your 2026 investment watchlist.
Madras High Court criticizes capricious payments to favoured law officers, demands audit. Judge cites Madurai Kamaraj University paying ₹4 lakh per appearance while pleading poverty for staff dues.
Delhi government mandates a 30-day special audit of Delhi Medical Council to probe financial irregularities and recover losses. The audit targets Dr. Girish Tyagi's tenure. Full story inside.
A CAG report reveals significant shortcomings in the DDUGJY rural electrification scheme. Discover the key findings and their impact on India's power infrastructure goals. Read the full analysis.
Chandigarh Mayor conducts surprise fire safety inspections at city hotels, uncovering major lapses. Read about the violations and the urgent directives issued.
A CAG report reveals Karnataka electricity companies overspent Rs 111 crore on a central project. Discover the audit findings and financial lapses.
Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla addressed young auditors, urging them to see the CAG as a tool for systemic reform and transparency. Read his full vision for governance.
Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla addressed the 2025 IA&AS officer trainees in Shimla, stressing constitutional values and financial accountability. Read his full message.
CAG report reveals a 38% staffing shortage in CBIC audit wings, leading to a gap between planned and completed GST audits. Recovery rates remain low. Ministry urged to fill vacancies.
A CAG report reveals critical data gaps in PMKVY, with trainer IDs missing for over 61 lakh certified candidates. Read the full audit findings and implications for India's flagship skill scheme.
NHAI initiates one of India's largest geotechnical evaluations on NH-66 in Kerala, engaging 18 agencies to assess 378 locations. Read about the comprehensive safety drive.
NHAI initiates one of India's largest geotechnical evaluations on NH-66, investigating 378 sites across Kerala. The audit aims to ensure long-term safety and structural integrity. Read more.
Mumbai police detained several activists, including a former MP, during a protest against the closure and redevelopment of BMC-run Marathi-medium schools. Read the full story on the civic body's response and the model code of conduct hurdle.
A CAG audit reveals large-scale diversion of Rs 300 crore from Karnataka's District Mineral Foundation Trust, violating PMKKKY rules meant for welfare in mining-affected districts. Read the full report.
CAG K Sanjay Murthy reveals serious flaws in India's DBT system, with thousands of crores transferred without verification due to poor data integration. Read the full audit concerns.