Aadhaar, Digital Payments Cut Welfare Leakage 13%: Report
A new BCG report reveals India's welfare leakage reduced by 13% due to Aadhaar and digital payments. Discover how tech is transforming public fund delivery.
Category : Governance
Delhi's Bharat Taxi to Start Jan 1, Challenges Ola & Uber
Delhi launches Bharat Taxi on January 1, offering a government-backed alternative to Ola, Uber, and Rapido with competitive fares and driver benefits.
Vande Bharat Route Change: New Stop, Timings from Jan 1
Indian Railways revises Kalaburagi-SMVT Bengaluru Vande Bharat route. Check new timings, added stoppage at Sri Sathya Sai Prasanthi Nilayam, and updated ticket prices effective January 1, 2026.
Air India flight returns to Delhi after engine issue
An Air India Boeing 777 with 330+ passengers safely returned to Delhi after pilots detected low engine oil pressure. The DGCA has ordered a thorough investigation into the incident. Read for details.
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Nixon's India Governance Remark: A Call for Moral Base
Decades after Richard Nixon's stark observation on India's governance, the call for building a moral foundation, as echoed by Indian thinkers, remains urgent. Explore the path from critique to national resurgence.
Bhopal's Awadhpuri road project stalls, angers residents
Bhopal's Awadhpuri road construction project, meant to improve connectivity, has become a civic nightmare. Delayed work causes severe dust pollution, health hazards, and accident risks. Residents escalate complaints to CM helpline.
Chennai's Poor Protest Over Unsafe Colonies, Drug Abuse
Over 500 residents from Chennai's resettlement colonies like Perumbakkam & Kannagi Nagar protested unresolved civic issues: drug abuse, unsafe buildings, poor transport. Their demands remain unheard.
Panchkula's Rs 3 Crore Waste Plant Idle Due to No Road
Panchkula's first Material Recovery Facility, built for Rs 3 crore, lies unused due to a missing approach road, forcing garbage to pile up at open sites. Read about the planning failure.
Bengaluru Tunnel Project Needs No Prior Green Nod: Centre
The Centre tells NGT that Bengaluru's twin tunnel project does not require prior environmental clearance. Activists had flagged violations. Get the latest updates on this infrastructure development.
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Heavy Vehicle Hits Ajni Bridge Barrier, Nagpur Traffic Snarls
A truck rammed into a height barrier on Nagpur's 125-year-old Ajni ROB, causing a major jam and raising serious safety concerns. Read about the enforcement lapses and the new bridge project.
Hyderabad's Massive 50,000 Rainwater Harvesting Plan
Hyderabad launches a major water security plan to build 50,000 rainwater harvesting pits, aiming to recharge up to 10 TMC of groundwater. Learn how this initiative could eliminate the need for new water schemes.
BBMP Commissioner's Phone-in Grievance Programme Monday
BBMP Commissioner Tushar Giri Nath will address Bengaluru residents' grievances directly in a phone-in programme on June 17. Learn how to participate.
Single Firm to Handle Bulk Waste in Bengaluru North & East
BSWML authorises one private company for bulk waste collection in Bengaluru's North and East zones, following NGT's 'polluter pays' directive. Details inside.
BMTC Launches 50 New Metro Feeder Buses in Bengaluru
Bengaluru's BMTC launches 50 new metro feeder buses on March 25, enhancing last-mile connectivity for commuters. Learn about the new routes and benefits.
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MCD's 2-Year, Rs 2000 Cr Plan to Fix Delhi's Internal Roads
MCD submits a phased plan to redevelop 1503 km of Delhi's narrow roads by 2027 to curb dust pollution. Execution hinges on state fund approval. Details inside.
Hyderabad's Durgam Cheruvu Bridge Dark for 6 Months
Hyderabad's key Durgam Cheruvu cable bridge has been without lights for six months, creating a major safety hazard for thousands of tech commuters. Authorities cite lapsed maintenance contract.
Railway Fare Increase Triggers Public and Political Reaction
A recent hike in Indian Railways passenger fares has ignited widespread criticism and political controversy. Explore the details of the increase and the growing public discontent.
Crackdown on Ineligible BPL Card Holders in Karnataka
An editorial calls for Karnataka to urgently review its BPL list, ensuring welfare benefits reach the truly poor and are not misappropriated by the affluent. Read more.
Major electricity theft network busted in Jaisalmer border area
A massive electricity theft racket using 5 km of illegal lines & 95 official poles was busted in Jaisalmer's Ghotaru. The nexus, with suspected insider help, powered illegal cultivation on govt land, causing lakhs in monthly losses. Read the shocking deta
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Ludhiana's Basti Jodhewal Chowk gets smart traffic lights
Ludhiana's civic body deploys sensor-based automated traffic signals at the congested Basti Jodhewal Chowk. Part of a Rs 7.1 crore city-wide project to streamline traffic and reduce accidents. Read more.
Greater Noida Villagers Dispute GNIDA Sewer Claim Before NGT
Greater Noida villagers challenge GNIDA's claim of 100% sewer connections, highlighting choked drains and sewage backflow. Read the full ground report on the infrastructure dispute.
Ghaziabad residents suffer from sewer mess, water disruption
Residents of Abhay Khand's HIG Colony in Ghaziabad face a month-long sewer line cleanup and severed water supply. RWA demands urgent action from authorities. Read more.
Ludhiana launches ₹1,144 cr plan to privatize waste management
Ludhiana MC floats ₹1,144 crore tender for an 8-year integrated waste management PPP. The plan uses GPS, QR codes & aims for waste-to-energy, but faces hurdles from the powerful informal sector.
Ludhiana to get 7 new waste compactors, cost Rs 4 crore
Ludhiana Municipal Corporation plans to install compactors at 7 new sites to tackle overflowing garbage. The Rs 4 crore project aims to fix waste management woes. Read details.
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Ghudani Kalan Wins Ludhiana's Model Solar Village Competition
Ghudani Kalan village in Ludhiana wins district solar competition, generating 216 kW of power. The initiative boosts renewable energy adoption under PM Surya Ghar Yojana.
CAG flags gaps in Maharashtra construction worker welfare
A CAG audit reveals poor registration, safety lapses, and massive fund under-utilisation for Maharashtra's construction workers from 2017-22. Read the key findings and official response.
Railway Safety Check in Varanasi During Foggy Weather
North Eastern Railway's Varanasi DRM Ashish Jain inspected safety & passenger amenities at Sadat and Jakhaniyan stations. Read about the key findings and instructions issued.
IAS Officer Appointed PIO After Subordinates Skip RTI Hearings
Tamil Nadu Information Commission appoints Nagercoil Municipal Commissioner as PIO after repeated failures by officials to attend hearings, sending a strong message on RTI compliance.
Varanasi's Manikarnika Ghat Gets Major Clean-Up Drive
Varanasi Municipal Corporation launches intensive campaign at Manikarnika Ghat, enforcing new rules for wood shops and planning parking to ease congestion. Read about the 'Clean Kashi' initiative.
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Buidco Resumes Patna Junction Box Drain Construction
After a 3-month delay, Buidco restarts Patna's crucial underground drainage project near the railway station. The Rs 15 crore initiative aims to end waterlogging before the 2026 monsoon. Read more.
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