Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann engages with Sangrur villagers, vows world-class amenities for rural areas, announces Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna, and slams Centre for fund delays. Details inside.
Punjab's Mukh Mantri Sehat Bima Yojana to offer Rs 10 lakh health cover per family, expanding to 65 lakh households from early next year. A major boost for public health.
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan urges Odisha CM to urgently reconstitute the inactive State Backward Classes Commission, crucial for 216 SEBC communities' welfare. Read more.
Punjab's experienced teachers with up to 20 years of service protest a mandatory Rs 25,000 bridge course, calling it harassment. Unions demand immediate withdrawal of the order.
Himachal Pradesh govt extends Mukhya Mantri Laghu Dukandar Kalyan Yojana to urban areas, offering One Time Settlement up to ₹1 lakh for small shopkeepers with NPAs. Learn eligibility and benefits.
Himachal Pradesh government launches a comprehensive welfare scheme for small traders across all Urban Local Bodies. The scheme offers financial aid and pension benefits. Learn more about eligibility and application.
Union govt reveals 9 roads & 12 bridges constructed in Gujarat under PMGSY-III in ongoing FY. Details on districts, lengths, and status of PMGSY-IV inside. Read more.
Maharashtra govt mandates a uniform curriculum for 500+ schools for intellectually disabled children, ensuring structured learning and parental involvement. A landmark move for inclusive education.
Mysuru district achieves a sharp decline in maternal deaths, from 28 in 2024 to just 11 in 2025, thanks to coordinated health interventions. Discover the strategies behind this public health success.
Gujarat govt directs PSUs & top firms like Reliance & Adani to use CSR funds, up to ₹1 lakh per family, to help 7,000 poor beneficiaries finish their PMAY houses. A new model for social welfare.
A two-day cleanliness campaign at Nagpur Railway Station urges passengers to stop littering. Volunteers collect waste, spread awareness, and support Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. Read more.
Karnataka High Court strikes down order to close Jan Aushadhi Kendras in govt hospitals. Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao says state will appeal. BJP calls it 'politically motivated'.
Meghalaya cabinet approves revised pay for SSA & ad-hoc teachers, effective April 2026. CM Sangma fulfills pre-Christmas commitment, addressing long-standing demands for structured pay and job security.
35 surrendered Maoists in Chhattisgarh's Sukma are being trained as masons. They will help build PMAY houses, gaining livelihood and addressing a local skilled labour shortage. A story of rehabilitation and hope.
The Indian government mandates a 500-meter distance between Jan Aushadhi Kendras in major cities to protect store viability and ensure access to affordable generic medicines. Learn about the new policy's impact.
Shubha Mudgal & Aneesh Pradhan recreate 1871 concert of Parsi Gayan Uttejak Mandali, showcasing its pivotal role in making classical music public in Bombay. Discover this forgotten chapter.
A CAG report reveals critical data gaps in PMKVY, with trainer IDs missing for over 61 lakh certified candidates. Read the full audit findings and implications for India's flagship skill scheme.
India faces its worst water crisis, with 600 million under high stress. Groundwater extraction hits 60.6%, pushing states like Punjab to 156% overuse. Can the nation avert a Day Zero?
Odisha's Mukhya Mantri Kanya Bibaha Yojana prioritizes widow remarriage with Rs 51,000 financial aid. Learn about eligibility, budget, and its social impact.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated a Rs 12.32 cr sports complex, launched road & infra projects, and gave seed money to 23,791 SHG women in Dibrugarh district. Read more.
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan emphasizes Mahatma Gandhi's leadership values as essential for achieving a Viksit Bharat by 2047. Read his full vision for India's future.
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan defends the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025, stating it brings state participation, unlike UGC. Bill referred to House panel.
Tamil Nadu Minister M P Saminathan inaugurated completed projects worth ₹2.78 crore in the Nilgiris, including two public libraries and a renovated 3km road. Read about the key developments for the region.
Uthalpeth village in Chandrapur is now Maharashtra's largest fully solar-powered settlement, with panels on all 180 homes. The project, funded by the PM Surya Ghar scheme, will be inaugurated on December 17. Read more about this green energy milestone.
Madhya Pradesh cabinet approves historic service reform, converting temporary government posts to permanent. Also, a ₹1782 crore package for project-affected families and new rural infra works cleared.
Angry beneficiaries in Bhopal confront Mayor over delayed flats. Promised in 2017, project now aims for May 2026 possession. Read about the RERA hurdles and financial burden on residents.
Ranchi Municipal Corporation cracks down on illegal encroachments in Hindpiri and Hatia. Cleared land to be used for PMAY housing. Read the full story on the city's urban development plans.
Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao announces state will appeal HC order quashing closure of Jan Aushadi Kendras in govt hospitals. Read the full story.
Chamarajanagar Zilla Panchayat empowers 160 women from 26 SHGs with aquaculture training, free fingerlings & market links under Matsya Sanjeevini. A new wave of rural livelihood.
The government has agreed to send the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025, to a Joint Committee of Parliament after opposition objections over centralisation and language. The Bill aims to create a new higher education regulator.