Goa government clarifies that rural villages included in the NAKSHA aerial survey will not be classified as urban. Officials aim to dispel fears about property takeover and explain the survey's benefits for land records and planning.
The Indian government has established detailed Standard Operating Procedures for approving religious sites within protected forest and wildlife zones. Learn about the new rules and their implications.
Karnataka government announces reservation details for 369 GBA wards, mandating 50% seats for women across categories. Move comes ahead of crucial Supreme Court hearing. Read the full breakdown.
Historic first PMC elections in Pune's 23 merged areas. Former sarpanches contest on development agenda, addressing long-pending civic issues like water and roads. Read more.
Punjab Scheduled Castes Commission summons Patiala SP and DSP for alleged police inaction in cases involving SC complainants. Hearings set for January 14.
The promise of self-governance in Jharkhand's Scheduled Areas is being lost under bureaucratic control, as PESA rules fail to deliver autonomy. Read the full analysis.
Left-aligned university teachers' associations in Kolkata reject a state pension plan offering only 75% provisional payout. They call it an attack on university autonomy and question the fate of the remaining 25%. Read the full story.
The formation of Voice of Buddhist Ladakh (VBL) has caused disquiet in Leh Apex Body and Kargil Democratic Alliance, who allege BJP involvement. VBL seeks a role in talks with the Centre over Ladakh's autonomy. Read the full story.
Delhi government signs agreement with RBI, ending ad-hoc system. Move to lower borrowing costs to 7%, boost capital spending on infrastructure projects like Yamuna clean-up and hospitals.
Mumbai's N ward, covering Ghatkopar & Vikhroli, faces slum issues and political realignment ahead of BMC polls. Read about the key challenges and electoral battle.
Essential guide for Indian parents on teaching toddlers about body safety, privacy, and consent. Learn 5 crucial conversations to empower your child from an early age.
Telangana's medical fraternity opposes GO 229, which adds 4 non-doctor bureaucrats to the Medical Council, fearing erosion of professional self-regulation. Read why doctors are demanding its withdrawal.
Former Indian diplomats endorse New Delhi's measured approach to the US-Venezuela conflict, highlighting strategic autonomy and energy security. Read the full analysis.
AAP leaders in Patiala demand formal commercial status for areas functioning as business hubs. Mayor Gogia assures proposal will be considered, aiming to curb corruption and boost civic revenue.
Bengaluru's Peenya industrial hub will soon receive 20 million liters per day of high-quality treated water from the BWSSB, reducing reliance on groundwater and Cauvery water. Learn about this major sustainability initiative.
Bombay civil court invalidates a 1978 slum notification on Godrej & Boyce's Vikhroli land, shielding it from state acquisition. Read the full legal victory details.
India recorded 166 tiger fatalities in 2024, with over 60 occurring outside protected reserves. Discover the causes, state-wise data, and conservation challenges.
A CAG audit reveals 85% of beneficiaries in Karnataka's mining districts don't know about the PMKKKY scheme, despite Rs 3,902 crore spent. Read about the awareness gaps and government's next steps.
Ludhiana district administration initiates a detailed ground survey in Lal Dora areas to identify illegal constructions and encroachments. The move aims to enforce building bylaws and ensure planned development.
Punjab & Haryana High Court rules a married woman is the sole judge of continuing pregnancy. Justice Sehgal allows estranged wife's plea, emphasizing her autonomy. Read the landmark judgment details.
Shimla DC Anupam Kashyap instructs officials to analyse court judgments under SC/ST Act to understand high acquittal rates. 40 cases since 2018 are pending, with courts rejecting cancellation reports. Read for details.
Dr. Siddhivinayak Barve assumes the role of Chairman for the National Commission for Scheduled Castes, Maharashtra. Learn about his background and the Commission's crucial mandate.
Ace your UPSC CSE 2026 Prelims with this essential Polity & Governance quiz. Test your knowledge on PESA rules, personality rights, parliamentary language, and landmark court cases. Revise key static syllabus topics now!
Hundreds of AJYCP activists marched in Tinsukia, demanding government action to protect land rights of Assam's indigenous tribes in Sixth Schedule areas like Karbi Anglong.
Dubai rents forecast to rise 6% in 2026. Learn about RERA's new rules, top affordable districts like Dubai South & JVC, and how to negotiate your lease. Essential guide for expats.
Living in polluted cities increases health risks for elderly parents. Learn 5 crucial factors to consider when buying health insurance to protect them from pollution-related illnesses.
Governor Gulab Chand Kataria addresses VCs and principals, emphasizing the strategic role of higher education institutions in Punjab's border regions. Read the full story.
2025 marked a watershed for India's tech trajectory. Explore the 10 milestones that fused strategic autonomy, indigenous innovation, and ethical governance, reshaping the nation's future. Dive into the details.
Education experts warn the new Vikshit Bharat Shiksha Bill 2025 will centralize higher education, erode state autonomy, and demand withdrawal of NEP 2020. Read their key resolutions.
India's foreign policy in 2025 deftly managed US tariffs, regional conflicts, and strategic partnerships. Discover how New Delhi balanced autonomy with global leadership.