Elections for vacant Gram Panchayat posts in Amritsar district will be held on January 18. The State Election Commission has announced the schedule for 28 wards. Find key dates and details here.
Indian Railways has spent over ₹1.53 lakh crore, 80% of its Gross Budgetary Support, in the first three quarters of FY 2024-25. Explore the spending breakdown and its impact on key projects.
Indian Railways has utilised over 80% of its FY 2025-26 capital expenditure budget in just nine months, focusing on safety, capacity, and passenger amenities. Discover the breakdown of this massive infrastructure push.
Railway stocks like IRCON, RVNL, IRFC rally up to 14% driven by passenger fare hike and expectations of record ₹1.3 trillion capex in Union Budget 2026. Analysts recommend selective picks.
Telangana emerges as India's leader in urban laptop ownership at 19%, doubling in a decade. The state also ranks second in durable goods spending. Explore the tech consumption trends.
Analysis reveals state capital expenditure doubled to Rs 8.4 trillion in 5 years, driven by central loans & borrowing flexibility. The 16th Finance Commission's recommendations will be crucial for future spending space. Read more.
Chandigarh administration directs all departments to fully utilise capital expenditure funds by March 31. Unspent amounts cannot be carried forward, impacting future budget approvals from the Finance Ministry.
Larsen & Toubro CFO R Shankar Raman anticipates a 10% rise in government capital expenditure for FY27, emphasizing infrastructure's role in India's 2047 vision. He discusses execution hurdles and manpower shortages.
Larsen & Toubro CFO R Shankar Raman forecasts a 10% increase in government capital expenditure in the upcoming FY27 budget, emphasizing infrastructure's role in India's 2047 vision. He discusses execution challenges and private investment trends.
Uttar Pradesh's capital expenditure skyrockets, fueling a decade of massive growth in roads, aviation, and industry under Viksit Bharat. Discover the key figures behind the state's transformation.
An official report reveals subsidies for free electricity, water, and bus rides for women constitute over a third of Delhi's budget. BJP continues AAP's welfare schemes. Read the full analysis.
Chief Minister reviews finance department, directs all departments to accelerate budget expenditure for timely completion of development projects. Key focus on infrastructure and welfare schemes.
Maharashtra State Election Commission plans elections for 12 Zilla Parishads and 125 Panchayat Samitis in early February. Key details on schedule, political significance, and security measures.
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar confirms all pending local body elections, including Zilla and Taluk Panchayats, will be conducted in 2026. Get the latest updates on the election schedule and political preparations.
Mumbai BMC election candidates must now keep daily expense accounts from nomination day. A Rs 15 lakh spending cap and new rate card aim for transparency. Full details inside.
PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss questions the DMK government's use of over ₹2.2 lakh crore borrowed funds, citing RBI data. Discover the details of the alleged fiscal shortfall.
Ahead of Mumbai's long-awaited civic elections, BMC forms special teams to monitor candidates' spending, with a limit of Rs 15 lakh per ward. Read about the new polling stations and unopposed contests.
Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar announces Zilla and Taluk Panchayat elections within three months. Get the latest updates on the 2026 local body polls and political implications.
The Indian government plans a 7% capex hike to nearly ₹12 trillion in FY27, betting on infrastructure to fuel growth as private investment remains cautious. Key sectors like railways and highways lead spending.
Goa's panchayat directorate disqualifies Arpora-Nagoa sarpanch for 5 years, dismisses secretary over lapses leading to 25 deaths in Birch by Romeo Lane fire. Read the full order details.
Rajasthan State Election Commission announces key dates for Panchayati Raj electoral rolls. Draft list on Jan 29, final publication Feb 25. Get the latest guidelines for enumerator appointments.
India's fiscal deficit for April-November FY26 reached 62.3% of the annual target, impacted by GST rate cuts. Tax revenue lags while expenditure rises. Key details inside.
India's fiscal deficit reached Rs 9.76 lakh crore by November 2025, covering 62.3% of the full-year target. Explore the details on revenue and expenditure trends shaping the economy.
Maheshwar Janpad Panchayat CEO Reena Chauhan suspended for negligence after by-election notification issued for wrong ward. Indore Commissioner takes action.
Uttarakhand High Court refuses to intervene in the police probe into alleged irregularities in Nainital Zila Panchayat chairman election. DGP Deepam Seth is personally supervising the investigation.
Ponda deputy collector Kaushik D Amonkar directs Kavlem panchayat to use its powers against illegal scrapyards following repeated fire incidents. Compliance report due by Jan 14.
Arunachal Pradesh's Public Accounts Committee regularises pending excess expenditure cases from 1986-87 to 2009-10 and sets new monetary norms for future audits. Read the full details.
In a dramatic turn, Congress members in Kerala's Mattathur panchayat resigned and allied with BJP to elect a rebel as president, prompting CM Vijayan to warn of a 'dangerous drift'. Full details inside.
Congress expels 8 members after BJP backing helps independent win Mattathur panchayat presidency, ending LDF's 23-year rule. Political slugfest erupts over opportunistic alliances.
In a dramatic twist, an invalid vote by a CPM member handed UDF the presidency in Munderi panchayat, home turf of CPM leader K K Ragesh. Get the full details on the cliffhanger local body elections.