State Election Commission directs redeployment of EVMs from municipal elections for zilla parishad and panchayat samiti polls. Memory cards will be secured in treasuries as preparations intensify.
The government plans to reduce Jal Jeevan Mission funding from Rs 67,000 crore to Rs 17,000 crore due to pending Cabinet approval for scheme extension until 2028.
Five years after Jal Jeevan Mission launch, 51 Uttarkashi villages remain without tap water. Residents face daily struggles fetching water, with forest approvals delaying Rs 121 crore projects.
ISRO's PSLV-C62 mission, its first launch of 2026, ends in failure. The setback impacts satellite deployment and highlights challenges in India's space program. Read the full analysis.
ISRO's PSLV-C62 mission faces a rare setback. Explore the details of this anomaly and a historical look at the space agency's infrequent launch failures, highlighting its overall reliability.
Centre to merge Krishonnati Yojana, Natural Farming & Honey Mission under PM-RKVY from 2026-31. ₹1.75 lakh crore outlay linked to state-level reform performance. Details inside.
Meghalaya Congress criticises the new Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission, calling it an assault on women's dignity. They cite funding shortfalls and structural changes as key threats. Read more.
Varanasi launches a unique Swachh Bharat initiative: women receive sanitary pads in exchange for household plastic waste. A dual push for hygiene and a cleaner environment.
Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar announces state-wide campaign from Jan 26 to restore MGNREGA funds, alleging Centre suppressed Rs 6,000 crore annually. Join the fight for rural jobs.
India's National Supercomputing Mission achieves a milestone with the indigenous PARAM SHAKTI at IIT Madras. This 3.1-petaflop system boosts research in AI, climate science, and drug discovery. Discover how it marks a shift to technological sovereignty.
The Indian Army constructs a high-altitude sheep shelter in Ladakh's Nyoma, supporting local herders and boosting the rural economy. A key initiative for community welfare.
Gadchiroli collector Avishyyant Panda directs officials to accelerate mahua processing in Korchi, aiming for sustainable tribal income through value addition and better market access.
Maharashtra's State Election Commission is set to announce polls for 12 Zilla Parishads next week, racing to meet the Supreme Court's Jan 31 deadline. The tight schedule raises major logistical and manpower challenges. Read more.
ISRO kicks off 2026 with a landmark launch on January 12, carrying a crucial DRDO satellite and other payloads. Get the full mission details here.
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami announces VB-G RAM G scheme, boosting rural employment to 125 days with tech for transparency. Key for water conservation & disaster management.
UP Chief Secretary SP Goyal mandates tap connections for all rural schools & anganwadis. Jal Jeevan Mission contract extended till 2027. All 97,070 villages now have piped water.
A 2019 survey exposed critical gaps in MP's rural water testing labs. Despite Jal Jeevan Mission, 2025 data shows persistent weaknesses, raising concerns about underreported contamination risks. Read the full investigation.
ISRO Chairman V Narayanan announces India's ambitious plan for a human Moon landing by 2027, details new Rs 4,000 crore launch pad, and reveals upcoming Bhuvan mapping portal. Read more.
ICAR's KVKs in Kanpur successfully organised large-scale awareness programmes for the Viksit Bharat-G RAM G scheme, directly reaching over 14,300 participants and informing 76,000 people about rural employment guarantees.
Chhattisgarh govt organised a one-day educational tour on organic farming & tourism for 134 rehabilitated youths in Dantewada. The initiative aims at sustainable livelihoods & social inclusion. Read more.
Krishi Vigyan Kendras held nationwide awareness programs on Jan 3-4 to inform farmers and youth about the Viksit Bharat-GRAM G scheme's employment and livelihood benefits. Learn how this initiative aims to empower rural India.
A Union govt survey reveals 36.7% of rural MP's drinking water is unsafe. This follows 10 deaths in Indore, where a 2017 report had flagged sewage contamination but was ignored. Read the shocking district-wise data.
Maharashtra govt approves 13 Umed Malls statewide, with 4 in Vidarbha, to provide permanent market access for women self-help groups. A Rs 20 crore initiative set to benefit 60 lakh families.
A Union govt survey finds stark disparities in potable water access in rural Madhya Pradesh. While some districts score 100%, others hit zero. Discover the alarming data and groundwater contamination risks.
The new VB-G RAM G Act replaces MGNREGA, shifting from a legal right to work to a budget-driven scheme. For Andhra Pradesh, this could mean a wage burden of ₹3,470 crore and risks for vulnerable workers. Experts call for a state review.
India's ambitious Samudrayaan Mission aims to send a manned submersible to a depth of 6,000 meters by 2026, announced Union Minister Jitendra Singh. This historic deep ocean exploration will study biodiversity and mineral resources.
Over 26,000 agricultural livelihood facilitators are transforming farming in Uttar Pradesh, promoting modern techniques, govt schemes, and women's empowerment. Discover how they are building a self-reliant ecosystem.
ISRO's first uncrewed Gaganyaan mission, HLVM3 G1/OM1, is now targeted for launch by March 2026. Get the latest updates on India's ambitious human spaceflight program, its revised timeline, and completed system tests.
Maharashtra saw over 32.7 lakh new vehicle registrations in 2025, a 13.5% annual increase. Mumbai alone added 3 lakh vehicles, intensifying traffic and pollution woes. Explore the full data breakdown.
Bhuvaneshwari Kamble's initiative provides local livelihoods for 400 women in Vijayapura, Karnataka, reducing work-related migration. Discover her inspiring story of community change.