Tamil Nadu government sanctions ₹248.44 crore for Pongal gift hampers including rice, sugar, and sugarcane for 2.22 crore rice ration card holders. Distribution to be staggered to avoid crowds. Read details.
The 2023 North East Monsoon concluded in Tamil Nadu with a 3% rainfall deficit. Key districts faced shortfalls, impacting agriculture. Get the full IMD report and regional analysis here.
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini announces a govt job for ASI Sandeep Lathar's widow and expands the Deendayal Lado Lakshmi Scheme. Cabinet also approves OPS for drivers and cracks down on illegal property registrations.
A high-level Tamil Nadu committee reviewed recommendations for a unified pension scheme. The final decision will be taken by CM Stalin's cabinet on January 6. The panel also discussed the ongoing teachers' pay disparity protest.
Political parties in Tamil Nadu slam recent violence & drug incidents, demand CM Stalin's action. Leaders cite attacks on migrants, police threats, and failed ganja control.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit Tamil Nadu's Trichy and Pudukottai on January 4 and 5 for BJP meetings, a public rally, and Pongal festivities. Details on election strategy and alliance talks inside.
In a major leadership overhaul, the Tamil Nadu police department transferred and promoted over 70 officers. Key appointments include new commissioners for Avadi and Tambaram, and a new DGP for Armed Police. Read the full list of changes.
A Tamil Nadu committee proposes blending old and new pension benefits. The plan aims to meet employee demands while ensuring the state's long-term financial sustainability. Read the full report details.
Punjab & Haryana High Court dismisses petition by Haryana employees challenging the cut-off date for the Old Pension Scheme. The court upholds the state's policy decision. Read for details.
Uttar Pradesh's old age pension scheme expands to 67.5 lakh beneficiaries after adding 9.83 lakh in 2025. Digital drives weed out ineligible names, ensuring support reaches the deserving elderly.
JSW MG Motor India extends its Assured Buy Back scheme to five years for EVs, guaranteeing 40-60% resale value. A major move to boost consumer confidence in electric vehicles. Read more.
Haryana RERA directs Splendor Buildwell to clear pending assured returns & execute titles for Spectrum One investors within 90 days. Details on the landmark order inside.
Kerala Finance Minister K N Balagopal alleges the central government has failed to transfer welfare pensions, despite the state advancing Rs 25 crore. Over 8.4 lakh beneficiaries affected.
The Jactto-Geo strike in Tamil Nadu from January 6 threatens revision classes for board exams. Teachers demand pension scheme rollback, pay parity, and filled vacancies. School heads express concern over student impact.
Chennai schools reopening post-holidays face revision class disruptions due to Jactto-Geo strike demanding pension scheme changes & pay parity. Key dates & demands inside.
PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss announces a major political alliance in Tamil Nadu, criticizes DMK's governance, rising state debt, and unfulfilled investment promises. Details inside.
Tamil Nadu's Naan Mudhalvan scheme tackles coaching inequality, offering financial aid and training. Results show a sharp rise in UPSC qualifiers, restoring aspirational confidence across the state.
Madras High Court clarifies that a state govt's freedom fighter pension does not create an automatic right to the Central govt's pension. The conditions of the Union scheme must be independently satisfied. Learn more about the key ruling.
Veterinary doctors across Punjab are on strike, halting essential animal healthcare services. They demand restoration of pay parity with medical doctors, a benefit they held for 45 years. Read more.
A pilot audit in Telangana reveals 10% of social pension beneficiaries are ineligible, including govt employees' families & car owners. State plans massive clean-up. Read details.
Nine people, including four women and a child, died in a tragic road accident near Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. The car veered off the road and hit a tree. Read for details.
Kerala's Sthree Suraksha Scheme offers ₹1000 monthly pension to unemployed women. Applications open from Dec 22. Check eligibility, required documents, and how to apply online.
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.
Tamil Nadu government faces pressure from multiple employee unions demanding pension restoration and job security. A ministerial panel is set for talks as protests escalate. Read more.
Schneider Electric signs MoU with Tamil Nadu govt for Rs 718 crore expansion in Chennai, Coimbatore & Hosur, creating 663 jobs. A major boost for state's industrial growth.
Tamil Nadu BJP's core committee met in Chennai to finalize election plans. PM Modi & Amit Shah invited for Jan 9 rally. Piyush Goyal to lead alliance talks with AIADMK and others. Read more.
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announces Rs 2,155 crore spent on clearing pending dues. The government pledges to settle all arrears by 2027 as state revenue improves. Details inside.
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced 70% arrears cleared for pensioners above 70, with the rest due in 40 days. The government has spent Rs 2,155 crore on employee and pensioner dues.
BJP Tamil Nadu chief alleges DMK government blocked Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya schools, prioritizing language politics over public benefit. Read the full political clash details.
Tamil Nadu BJP chief Nainar Nagenthran forecasts new alliances joining NDA in the Thai month, targeting 2026 polls. Details on key meetings and political strategies inside.