A Special Audit Report by Delhi’s Directorate of Audit into the Delhi Medical Council (DMC) for 1 December 2019 to 10 February 2025 has flagged financial irregularities totalling over Rs 10.07 crore. The review cites unapproved spending and violations of DMC rules, the DMC Act, 1997, and General Financial Rules. It attributes responsibility to the former Registrar, including an alleged retirement-age extension from 60 to 65, reduced doctor renewal fees, irregular payments, and record-keeping lapses. Delhi’s Health Department is examining recovery actions.
The RBI has issued draft norms allowing banks to hold specific non-financial assets only when needed to recover bad loans. Such assets must be sold within seven years, and banks are barred from selling them back to borrowers. The move is intended to improve transparency and strengthen recoveries. The draft rules are open for public comments until May 26.
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A year ago, Air India’s revival looked promising even with delays—until an Ahmedabad explosion derailed momentum. Now CEO Campbell Wilson is betting on a fresh start from a new Gurugram academy, rolling out new aircraft, upgraded lounges, and a renewed service push. The real test will be whether this improved focus survives the toughest final stretch.
Thailand’s tourism momentum is wobbling. Foreign tourist arrivals are down 3.34% year-on-year, with about 10.83 million visitors reported as of April 19. The decline highlights how far the sector still has to go to match the nearly 40 million arrivals Thailand recorded in 2019 before the pandemic disrupted global travel.
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