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Haryana govt employee arrested in ₹590 crore IDFC First Bank fraud case

The State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau in Haryana on Saturday arrested a state government employee in connection with the Rs 590 crore IDFC First Bank fraud case. Official sources said the employee's role is under the scanner in the fraud case, which rocked the state on Sunday after the private lender disclosed a Rs 590 crore fraud committed by certain employees and others at one of its branches in Chandigarh, targeting state government accounts. The accused employed with the panchayats department was produced before a court in Panchkula, which sent him to six-day police remand, the sources said. On Tuesday, the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) arrested four people, including the alleged masterminds behind the fraud, with a private firm owned by the wife of a former employee emerging at the centre of the financial irregularities. Two of those arrested are former employees of the IDFC First Bank, while the other two are private individuals who ran a partnership firm that alleged

Haryana authorities arrest 4 people in ₹590 cr IDFC First Bank fraud case

Haryana's State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau has arrested four people in the IDFC First Bank fraud case, officials said on Wednesday. Of the four arrested, two are ex-IDFC First Bank employees and two are private persons who own a partnership firm, they said. The arrests were made on Tuesday evening as part of the ongoing investigation of the IDFC First Bank fraud case, they said. Earlier, the Anti-Corruption Bureau registered an FIR, while the state government constituted a committee to examine the fraud. On Sunday, the IDFC Bank disclosed a Rs 590-crore fraud committed by its employees and others in accounts held by the Haryana government. On Tuesday, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said in the Assembly that the government will spare no one involved in the fraud. Leader of Opposition Bhupinder Singh Hooda and Haryana Congress chief Rao Narender Singh have demanded a CBI probe in the matter.

IDFC First Bank fraud case: FIR registered, Haryana ACB begins probe

A committee formed by the director of the development and panchayats department of Haryana has recommended a police investigation after uncovering alleged forgery and procedural lapses involving officials from both IDFC First Bank and AU Small Finance Bank. This committee was formed on February 11 to inquire into the matter related to IDFC Bank First accounts regarding "mismatch/issues". The findings of this committee have been included in the FIR registered by the State Vigilance Anti-Corruption Bureau, following directives from the state government. On Sunday, the IDFC First Bank disclosed a Rs 590-crore fraud committed by its employees and others in accounts held by the Haryana government. The Anti-Corruption Bureau is currently conducting a probe into this matter. An FIR in the matter has been lodged under Section 13 (2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, and Sections 316(5) (criminal breach of trust) 318(4) (cheating), 336(3) (forgery), 338 (forgery of valuable security), .

IDFC First Bank pays ₹583 cr to Haryana govt after detecting fraud

IDFC First Bank refunds Rs 583 crore to Haryana government after detecting a Rs 590-crore fraud, engages KPMG for a forensic audit and works with authorities on recovery

All funds lost in IDFC First Bank fraud recovered, says Haryana CM

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday informed the State Assembly that the state government had recovered nearly Rs 556 crore owed to it in the IDFC First Bank case. "Nearly Rs 556 crore, including nearly Rs 22 crore in interest, came back within 24 hours," Saini said in the House. On Sunday, the bank disclosed a Rs 590-crore fraud committed by its employees and others in accounts held by the Haryana government. "I want to clarify before the House that the money concerning Haryana government departments, (the) entire amount has been deposited back into our accounts...The recovery has been made within 24 hours," Saini said. He said the bank had apprised the government that the incident primarily involved a particular branch of the bank in Chandigarh, involving four to five bank employees of middle and lower rung who colluded in the whole thing. The government will ensure that anybody who is involved be it a bank employee, private individual or even a government emplo

Chandigarh branch fraud: IDFC First Bank to pay Haryana govt ₹590 cr soon

RBI Gov says issue not systemic; bank term it an isolated incident

Anti-Corruption Bureau to probe IDFC First Bank fraud case: Haryana CM

A day after IDFC First Bank disclosed a Rs 590-crore fraud involving Haryana government accounts, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Monday said the state's Anti-Corruption Bureau will conduct an in-depth probe and assured those found guilty will not be spared. Saini said the state government has also decided to form a high-level committee comprising of IAS officers which will also look into the matter and conduct probe. The opposition Congress on Monday raised the issue in the Assembly, with Chief Minister Saini announcing a probe. Saini assured the House that a probe has been ordered and the state's Anti-Corruption Bureau and the vigilance are investigating the matter and will conduct an in-depth investigation. Be it a bank or government employee, anyone who is found involved will not be spared, Saini told the House. Speaking to reporters later at the end of the day's proceedings in the Assembly, Saini said, "We have handed over the matter to Anti-Corruption Bureau and a case h

Haryana govt asks to avoid use of 'Harijan', 'Girijan' in official comms

The Haryana government has asked all its departments, public and educational institutes and others to "strictly avoid" using the terms 'Harijan' and 'Girijan' in official communications in respect of Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) respectively. The Haryana Chief Secretary's Office issued a letter in this regard on Tuesday. Mahatma Gandhi had named the SCs as 'Harijans', meaning 'people of God'. However, BR Ambedkar was against the use of 'Harijans' and he preferred to call them Dalits. "The Haryana government has issued directions to all Administrative Secretaries, Heads of Departments, Boards, Corporations, Public Sector Undertakings, Divisional Commissioners, Deputy Commissioners, Sub-Divisional Officers (Civil) and Registrars of Universities in the State to strictly avoid the use of terms such as 'Harijan' and 'Girijan' in all official matters and correspondence," an official statement said. It has been reiterated in the letter that the Constitution of India d

Haryana govt forms monitoring panel to fast-track development projects

The Haryana government has set up a high-level monitoring committee to speed up development projects and ensure timely execution, according to an official order issued on Monday. The committee will review the progress of projects every two weeks, while overall reviews will also be held at the chief minister's level, preferably once in two months. As per the order issued by Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi, the initiative aims to improve efficiency, accountability and timely delivery of development works across the state. The committee includes Additional Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Saket Kumar, Officer on Special Duty to the CM Narender Pal Malik and Senior Consultant to the CM Karan Ahlawadi. Meanwhile, Chief Engineer (Public Health) Rajeev Batish will provide technical support. The panel will monitor timelines from administrative approval to award of work, examine delays in approvals, and review the time taken between award and start of projects, including required ..

Haryana CM visits family of Rohtak ASI who shot himself, promises action

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday visited the family of Assistant Sub-Inspector Sandeep Kumar, who allegedly died by suicide, and offered his condolences. Saini assured his family that appropriate action will be taken. ASI Sandeep Kumar, who was posted in the cyber cell in Rohtak, allegedly shot himself dead on Tuesday, leaving behind a 'final note' that levelled corruption allegations against the late IPS officer Y Puran Kumar, who also served in the same district. Puran Kumar, 52, who had recently been posted as Inspector General, Police Training Centre in Rohtak's Sunaria, had shot himself dead in his Chandigarh residence on October 7. The body of the ASI was recovered from a relative's makeshift room in a field along Ladhot-Dhamar road in Rohtak on Tuesday. His family shifted the body to a relative's house in the same village. On Wednesday, Chief Minister Saini, along with Ministers Mahipal Dhanda and Krishan Lal Panwar and senior BJP leader Manish Grover .

Haryana IPS officer's 'suicide': Rohtak SP Narendra Bijarniya transferred

The Haryana government on Saturday transferred Rohtak Superintendent of Police Narendra Bijarniya, days after IPS officer Y Puran Kumar allegedly shot himself dead at his Chandigarh residence, officials said. According to an official order, IPS officer Surinder Singh Bhoria has been appointed as the new Rohtak SP, and the posting order of Bijarniya will be issued separately. The action follows pressure built by the family members of Kumar, seeking action against the officers named in a 'final note' left behind by the deceased, in which he accused eight senior cops, including Bijarniya and Haryana DGP Shatrujeet Kapur, of "blatant caste-based discrimination, targeted mental harassment, public humiliation and atrocities". Kumar (52), a 2001-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer, allegedly shot himself dead at his Sector 11 residence here on Tuesday. In his 'final note', Kumar alleged, "Shatrujeet Kapur, DGP, Haryana, continues to harass me by instigating Narendra Bijarniya, SP, .

Haryana CM Saini in Japan to attract investments, deepen ties in tech, mfg

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Monday reached Tokyo seeking to attract investments, deepen cooperation in technology and manufacturing, and showcase the state as a leading destination for global investors. Saini's three-day official visit, from October 6-8, aims to strengthen economic, industrial and cultural collaboration between Haryana and Japan. He held discussions with Miyaji Takuma, State Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), and Koga Yuichiro, State Minister for Economy, Trade and Industry, to explore avenues of cooperation in trade, investment and technology transfer. Chief Minister Saini, in a series of posts on X, gave information about his meetings. "Held a fruitful meeting with Mr. Miyaji Takuma, State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Government of Japan. We discussed opportunities to further deepen economic and cultural ties between Haryana and Japan. "I extended an invitation to him to join us at the International Gita Mahotsav in November 2025, a .

Cash transfers narrow gender gaps but don't alter babies' growth outcomes

The study was based on the evaluation of a maternal cash transfer programme in Jharkhand. Around 480 Anganwadi Centres (AWCs), representing 90 per cent in the state, were selected

Haryana to implement 'Lado Lakshmi Yojana', women to get ₹2,100 monthly aid

Ruling BJP on Thursday fulfilled its major poll promise, with Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announcing the rollout of the 'Lado Lakshmi Yojana' from September 25 under which eligible women will be given Rs 2,100 monthly assistance. Saini announced the decision after a meeting of the Haryana cabinet. The cabinet took a decision to implement the Deen Dayal Lado Lakshmi Yojana, Saini said. This scheme will be implemented from September 25, on the day of Deendayal Upadhyaya's birth anniversary, he said. Under this scheme, all eligible women beneficiaries will get Rs 2,100 financial assistance every month, Saini said. From September 25, women aged 23 years and above will get benefits of this scheme.Be it married or unmarried, both categories will get benefit of the scheme, he said. In the first phase of this scheme rollout, we have decided to include those families whose annual income is below Rs 1 lakh, Saini said. In coming time, this scheme will be expanded in phases to include

Women in Haryana to get Rs 2,100 monthly aid under Lado Lakshmi scheme

Scheme likely to be introduced by Raksha Bandhan in August as state finalises eligibility rules

Security tightened in Haryana's Nuh for Braj Mandal Jalabhishek Yatra today

On the fourth day of Shravan today, Jalabhishek Yatra is scheduled to be carried out in the Nuh district

Punjab, Haryana agree on solution talks over Sutlej-Yamuna canal: CR Paatil

Union Jal Shakti Minister C R Paatil on Thursday said the government is committed to assisting both Punjab and Haryana in finding a balanced solution to the Sutlej-Yamuna Link Canal dispute, noting that both parties have agreed to move forward with a solution-oriented approach. The Union Ministry of Jal Shakti had convened a meeting here on Wednesday to discuss the long pending inter-state water dispute. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and his Haryana counterpart Nayab Singh Saini besides senior officials from both states, and representatives from the Centre attended the meeting. Paatil, who chaired the discussions, said the Ministry is providing all possible cooperation to both states for the equitable and coordinated management of water resources. "In Delhi, a significant meeting was held regarding issues related to the Sutlej-Yamuna Link Canal. The Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India, is committed to assisting both states in finding a balanced solution. In the meetin

Haryana to install tracking devices in all public transport vehicles

The Haryana government on Monday decided to equip all public transport vehicles with vehicle location tracking devices (VLTDs), an official statement said. The decision, expected to strengthen the safety of women and children in the state, was taken during a state transport department meeting chaired by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini. He emphasised that department- or district-wise targets should be set to ensure timely completion and directed the officers to integrate this system with the emergency response service '112'. This initiative is expected to be a milestone in establishing a safe transport system for women in the state, the statement said. The VLTD system, developed by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways under the Nirbhaya framework, offers real-time location data and emergency alert features. Expressing concern over road accidents, the CM directed the officials to conduct A thorough investigation of each accident so that the shortcomings can be addressed to .

Haryana govt transfers 31 IAS, 5 HCS officers in key bureaucratic shakeup

In a major administrative reshuffle, the Haryana government on Thursday issued transfer and posting orders of 31 IAS and five HCS officers with immediate effect. The IAS officers include Raja Sekhar Vundru, Additional Chief Secretary (ACS), Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Department, who has been transferred and posted as ACS, Fisheries Department. Vineet Garg, ACS, Higher Education Department and Chairman, Haryana State Pollution Control Board, has been posted as ACS, School Education Department, in addition to his present duties. D Suresh, Resident Commissioner, Haryana Bhawan, New Delhi and Principal Secretary, Industries and Commerce Department, has been posted as Resident Commissioner, Haryana Bhawan, New Delhi and Principal Secretary, Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department. Rajeev Ranjan, Principal Secretary, Labour Department, will now serve as Principal Secretary, Youth Empowerment and Entrepreneurship Department, in addition to his present duties, according

Gurugram begins 'Operation Shield' drill today, blackout at 8 p.m.

The civil defence exercise is being organised as per the direction and guidance of the Union ministry of home affairs