In the last year, the central government has sanctioned projects worth Rs 55,000 crore for Northeast India, as announced by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, highlighting significant infrastructure and development investments in the region.
A 100-year-old man from Barnala, Punjab, visited the Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) for the first time, crediting the state's Tirath Yatra scheme for making his lifelong dream a reality.
Karnataka Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao has written to Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, requesting serious consideration of Minimum Support Price for rubber farmers facing challenging conditions.
Punjab recorded low participation and retention in the PM Internship Scheme, with only 21 interns completing out of 742 offers in Round I, highlighting challenges in addressing youth unemployment.
The Union Cabinet has approved infrastructure projects worth over Rs 31,000 crore, featuring India's first road-cum-rail tunnel under the Brahmaputra in Assam. This landmark project will cut travel time from 6 hours to 20 minutes and enhance strategic con
The Union Cabinet has approved the Urban Challenge Fund with Rs 1 lakh crore central assistance over five years to transform cities into growth hubs. It also cleared Startup India Fund 2.0 with Rs 10,000 crore corpus to boost venture capital for startups.
The 594 km main carriageway of the Ganga Expressway, linking Meerut and Prayagraj, is now complete. Officials are prioritizing safety measures and expediting remaining works for an early opening.
The Union Cabinet has approved the 11.6-km Aqua Line extension from Sector 142 to Botanical Garden, enhancing metro connectivity in Noida and Greater Noida. This project will link key areas, reduce travel time, and ease traffic on Noida Expressway.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated 50 air-conditioned electric buses for Nagpur under the PM e-Bus Sewa scheme, boosting the city's green fleet to 360 buses with modern amenities and expanded suburban coverage.
Maharashtra secures the second position in India for implementing the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, with Nagpur leading rooftop solar installations. The achievement was celebrated at the Khasdar Industrial Festival, honoring officials and discussing s
The Union Cabinet has approved a major 11.56 km extension of the Noida Metro, enhancing urban connectivity and supporting regional development in the National Capital Region.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated 25 new electric buses for Chandigarh under the PM e-Bus Sewa scheme. The initiative aims to expand green public transport, with plans for 508 electric buses by 2027-28 to reduce emissions and improve mobi
Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah emphasized the critical role of technology-driven agriculture in fostering rural development at the Agritech Mela, urging farmers to adopt modern techniques for enhanced productivity and sustainability
Andhra Pradesh government presents Rs 53,752 crore agriculture budget with focus on irrigation, technology, and farmer welfare. Minister Atchannaidu outlines vision for 15% annual growth in sector.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari reports 90% land acquisition completed for the 69.4-km Belagavi Ring Road. NHAI has tendered Package 1, with DPRs for other packages awaiting approval.
Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh show low drone registrations at 480 and 161 respectively, highlighting a regional gap despite central reforms and state-level policy initiatives aimed at boosting drone technology adoption.
Andhra Pradesh government has unveiled development proposals worth Rs 28,000 crore for the Visakhapatnam Economic Region, following NITI Aayog recommendations, with additional plans for Amaravati and Rayalaseema regions.
Dakshina Kannada district minister Dinesh Gundu Rao has written to Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, demanding a Minimum Support Price for rubber to aid struggling farmers facing market instability and poverty.
The central government has approved the widening of National Highway 167 in Telangana, connecting Mahabubnagar and Raichur, to enhance regional connectivity and economic growth.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated 25 new electric buses for Chandigarh under the E-Bus Sewa scheme, marking a significant step towards sustainable urban mobility and reducing carbon emissions in the city.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated multiple infrastructure projects worth over Rs 5,500 crore in Assam, featuring a six-lane Brahmaputra bridge, a new IIM campus, and a national data centre to boost connectivity and digital growth.
Assam State Transport Corporation receives 100 electric buses under PM e-Bus Sewa, increasing fleet to 471 vehicles. Guwahati leads with 100 buses, followed by Nagpur, Bhavnagar, and Chandigarh.
The Indian government has launched the PM RAHAT scheme, providing cashless treatment up to Rs 1.5 lakh for road accident victims for seven days post-accident.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved three major highway projects worth over Rs 11,000 crore in Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Telangana to boost freight movement and regional connectivity.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a major bridge over the Brahmaputra River and unveiled a new data centre at IIM Shillong in Assam, boosting connectivity and digital infrastructure in the Northeast.
The Assam Cabinet has approved India's first underwater road-cum-rail tunnel project, costing Rs 18,662 crore, to enhance connectivity and boost economic growth in the region.
The Indian government has approved a 11.56 km metro extension from Noida Sector 142 to Botanical Garden, enhancing connectivity in the Delhi-NCR region. This project aims to boost public transport and reduce traffic congestion.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Kumar Bhaskar Varma Setu, a six-lane bridge over the Brahmaputra River in Guwahati, Assam. Built at ₹3,030 crore, it reduces travel time to 7 minutes and features advanced seismic safety technology.
The Union Cabinet has launched the Urban Challenge Fund with Rs 1 lakh crore central aid to drive market-linked urban infrastructure, aiming to catalyse Rs 4 lakh crore investments over five years.
The Union Cabinet has approved a Rs 1 lakh crore Urban Challenge Fund to drive market-led urban transformation in India. Central assistance will cover 25% of project costs, with at least 50% funding from the market.