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Capacity Gaps in Local Government Audits Raise Accountability Concerns

  January 22, 2026 India’s top auditor has raised concerns over capacity gaps in local government audit institutions, warning that weak oversight undermines accountability. Speaking at a national review meeting, officials highlighted shortages of trained auditors, outdated methods, and limited use of technology. These issues affect audits of municipal corporations, panchayats, and urban development authorities. With cities managing expanding budgets, ineffective audits can allow financial irregularities to go undetected. The CAG called for enhanced training programs, standardized procedures, and greater use of digital tools. Strengthening grassroots audit institutions is seen as essential to improving transparency and ensuring that public funds are used effectively.
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Dense Fog Disrupts Flights and Trains Across North Indian Cities

 

Dense fog disrupts flights, trains across North India - IBTimes India

January 4, 2026

Dense fog blanketed large parts of north India on Sunday, disrupting flight and train operations in cities including Delhi, Lucknow, Amritsar and Chandigarh. Visibility at the Indira Gandhi International Airport dropped sharply in the early morning hours, leading to delays and cancellations of several domestic and international flights. Rail authorities reported that over 40 long-distance trains were running late due to poor visibility along key routes. Traffic police in Delhi issued advisories urging motorists to drive cautiously and use fog lights. Weather officials said the fog was caused by low wind speeds and high moisture levels, conditions expected to persist for several days.