Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to lay the foundation stone for Jaipur Metro Line 2 this fiscal year, marking a significant expansion of the city's metro network. The Jaipur Metro Railway Corporation (JMRC) will be renamed Rajasthan Metro Railway
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announces Rs 14,205 crore allocation for Bengal in 2026-27 budget, a massive increase from 2009-14 average. Historic bullet train corridor from Siliguri to Varanasi via Patna unveiled.
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announces Rs 1,086 crore allocation for Jammu and Kashmir rail infrastructure, highlighting Vande Bharat's crucial role in winter connectivity.
Major road safety works worth Rs 50 crore are set to begin on NH 66 in Pernem taluka, Goa. This includes constructing a vehicular underpass at Naibag and landslide protection measures at Malpem to address accident blackspots and improve safety.
Andhra Pradesh's Municipal Administration Minister P Narayana visited London to study urban development projects, seeking insights for Amaravati's construction and planning during a two-day official tour.
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announces highest-ever budgetary allocation of Rs 10,928 crore for Odisha's railway development, with AI-based elephant protection measures and high-speed rail corridors planned.
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced Bihar's allocation of Rs 10,379 crore for rail infrastructure in 2026-27, highlighting modernization, station upgrades, and enhanced connectivity as key priorities.
Jharkhand's rural development department initiates a statewide campaign celebrating 20 years of MGNREGA, promising 100 work days to beneficiaries while criticizing the Centre's plan to replace it with the VB-G Ram G Act.
The 7th State Finance Commission of Bihar has launched its official website and invited public suggestions to strengthen financial recommendations for panchayats and urban local bodies.
Uttarakhand receives Rs 4,769 crore in Railway Budget 2026-27, a 26-fold increase from 2009-14. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlights infrastructure boost, station redevelopment, and electrification achievements.
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announces Rs 1,086 crore allocation for Jammu & Kashmir rail infrastructure in Union Budget 2026, highlighting Vande Bharat's crucial winter connectivity role.
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi announces medical college proposal, Rs 600 crore development projects, and major industrial investments for Rayagada district, highlighting women's empowerment initiatives.
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced a massive Rs 7,536 crore allocation for Jharkhand in the 2026-27 Union Budget, marking a 16-fold increase from previous averages and funding major infrastructure projects.
Odisha government announces smartphones with LokOS app and new artisan-designed dress code for 46,000 Mission Shakti members on Utkal Divas, alongside Rs 197.66 crore interest refund to SHGs.
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announces a Rs 23,926 crore railway budget for Maharashtra, featuring high-speed corridors that will slash Mumbai-Pune travel to 48 minutes and Pune-Hyderabad to 1 hour 55 minutes.
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announces a five-fold increase in northeastern funding to Rs 11,486 crore in Budget 2026-27, with major railway projects underway including high-speed corridors and strategic connectivity links.
Mizoram receives record central transfers with Rs 8,608 crore tax devolution for 2026-27. Infrastructure projects worth Rs 9,000+ crore boost connectivity through roads, railways, and aviation under national schemes.
Nagaland Deputy Chief Minister Y Patton commended the Union Budget 2026-27, highlighting its focus on agriculture, MSMEs, and infrastructure in disadvantaged states like Nagaland for Viksit Bharat vision.
Assam allocated nearly Rs 50,000 crore tax devolution for 2026-27 fiscal year in Union Budget. Central transfers to state have risen sharply since 2014 with over Rs 5.6 lakh crore received.
The Meghalaya government is analyzing fiscal transfers from the 16th Finance Commission to assess their impact on state finances and development planning. Chief Minister Conrad Sangma praised the Union Budget's focus on Northeast India.
Union Budget 2026 introduces Divyangjan Kaushal Yojana for skill development and Divyang Sahara Yojana for assistive technology access, alongside a revamped Khelo India Mission to transform sports ecosystem.
Uttar Pradesh receives Rs 20,012 crore in Railway Budget 2026-27, marking an increase from previous year. Two new bullet train projects connecting Delhi-Varanasi and Varanasi-Siliguri announced.
Northeastern Railway announces record budgetary allocation for UP, Bihar, Uttarakhand, AI-based elephant protection system, and details of ongoing new lines, doubling, and station redevelopment projects.
Nearly 47,000 rural women in Gorakhpur division have achieved financial self-reliance through dairy entrepreneurship under UP's rural livelihood mission, generating Rs 192 crore turnover and empowering households.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced efforts to include the proposed Narela education hub among five new university townships in the Union Budget. She praised the budget's balanced approach and highlighted increased funding for Delhi.
Uttar Pradesh is close to completing Rs 92,000 crore development projects and has approved two new bullet train corridors from Delhi to Varanasi and Varanasi to Siliguri, cutting travel time dramatically.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah reveals GST rationalisation mid-year caused Rs 12,000-15,000 crore annual revenue loss, impacting state budget estimates. He also accuses Governor of constitutional violation.
Maharashtra receives the largest disaster grant of Rs 39,492 crore from the 16th Finance Commission, reflecting its high Disaster Risk Index amid rising floods and heatwaves.
The Indian government has allocated Rs 67,300 crore for the Jal Jeevan Mission in the Union Budget for the next fiscal year, aiming to provide tap water to every rural household.
Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha announces approval for providing 200 units of free electricity to 2.23 lakh AAY families under PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, fulfilling a key National Conference electoral promise.