Government accountability ensures that public officials are answerable for their actions. It promotes transparency and integrity in governance. Citizens have the right to demand explanations and hold leaders responsible. Mechanisms like audits and public inquiries enhance accountability. Strong legal frameworks support this process. Ultimately, accountability fosters trust between the government and the people. It is essential for a healthy democracy.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has initiated legal action against Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook. This lawsuit, which began in 2020, alleges that Meta unlawfully established...
Odisha launched a unified health coverage scheme that combines the Ayushman Bharat programme with the state's own Gopabandhu Jan Arogya Yojana. This initiative marks shift in the state's...
The Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) was launched by the Department of Panchayati Raj as a pioneering effort in data-driven governance. This index aims to identify gaps in local...
The Agartala Smart City Mission aims to transform Agartala into a sustainable urban centre. As of April 2025, progress has been made. Chief Minister Manik Saha announced that...
The Government e-Marketplace (GeM) reached milestone by facilitating the hiring of over 1 million manpower resources for government organisations in the fiscal year 2024-25. This achievement marks GeM's...
The Indian Labour Conference (ILC) has not been convened for ten years, raising concerns among various stakeholders. The Labour Standing Committee of Parliament is critical of the Union...
The Indian Ports Bill 2025 was introduced in the Lok Sabha by Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal. This legislation aims to amend the Indian Ports Act of 1908. The...
The Lok Sabha has recently passed the Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill, 2024. This legislation aims to modernise the framework governing maritime transport in India. It replaces...
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) announced it would discontinue its clean-up marshal programme. This decision follows numerous complaints about the conduct of marshals across Mumbai's civic wards. The...
A parliamentary panel in India proposed a new regulatory framework for airfare pricing. This initiative aims to utilise Artificial Intelligence (AI) to monitor and regulate airfares more effectively....
