Budget 2026: MoRTH Road Funding Triples Since FY21
As Budget 2026 approaches, MoRTH emerges as a key infrastructure focus with allocations nearly tripling since FY21 to Rs 2.87 lakh crore, driving highway expansion and PPP projects.
Category : Politics
Akhilesh Yadav Backs Mamata Banerjee in Democracy Fight
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav met West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, praising her resistance against BJP and ED raids. He promised full support in her democratic struggle.
China: Military Probe, Canada Ties, Population Woes
This week's China roundup covers the investigation of top PLA generals, Canadian PM Carney's diplomatic outreach to Beijing, and China's deepening population crisis with 2025 data showing continued decline.
Sachs: US Not Be-All and End-All for India
Columbia University economist Jeffrey Sachs discusses India-US relations under Trump, advocating for a multipolar world, BRICS cooperation, and reduced dollar dependency in an exclusive interview.
Congress MP Masood: Govt Using ID Checks to Insult Religious Heads
Congress MP Masood criticizes government identity verification measures, alleging they spread hatred and insult religious leaders like Shankaracharyas, calling the situation bizarre in Indian politics.
SC Allows CCI Probe into JioStar's Kerala Cable TV Dominance
The Supreme Court has dismissed JioStar's petition, permitting the Competition Commission of India to investigate allegations of abuse of dominance in Kerala's cable TV market. Asianet Digital Network Limited filed the complaint under the Competition Act,
Mangaluru Police to Install Highway Median Barricades
Mangaluru Police Commissioner announces installation of barricades on national highway median to prevent dangerous pedestrian crossings and enhance road safety measures.
Republic Day Parade Practice on Kolkata's Red Road
Kolkata's iconic Red Road witnesses extensive parade rehearsals ahead of Republic Day 2026, with military and cultural contingents preparing for the grand celebration.
Akhilesh Yadav Meets Mamata Banerjee in Kolkata
Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav met West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee during his Kolkata visit, where he praised her for defeating the Enforcement Directorate and criticized the BJP.
MP CM Yadav Hoists Flag on Shipra River in Ujjain
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav led the national flag hoisting ceremony on the banks of the sacred Shipra River in Ujjain, marking a significant cultural and patriotic event in the historic city.
Goa May Ban Social Media for Kids Under 16
Goa government is exploring a social media ban for children under 16, inspired by Australia's recent legislation, to protect minors from online risks.
India-EU Sign 13 Deals: Strategic Agenda, FTA, Defence
India and the European Union have signed 13 major agreements, covering a Comprehensive Strategic Agenda, Free Trade Agreement, and security and defence partnership, strengthening bilateral ties.
Sanjay Raut: BJP to Get Mumbai Mayor, Shinde's Party Has No Options
Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut asserts BJP will claim Mumbai mayor position despite alliance victory in BMC elections, leaving Eknath Shinde's party without alternatives.
Govt Won't Roll Back VB-GRAM-G Law, Says Rijiju
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju stated the government will not reverse the new VB-GRAM-G law, emphasizing parliamentary focus on the Budget. Opposition parties push for broader discussions on issues like SIR and state funds.
Girl Dies as Loudspeakers Fall During Mumbai Republic Day
A tragic incident in Mumbai's Vikhroli area claimed the life of a 4-year-old girl when loudspeakers fell on her during Republic Day celebrations. Police have registered an FIR against the event organizer and a scrap dealer for negligence.
Jharkhand HC Hikes Alimony to Rs 50 Lakh for Defrauded Wife
The Jharkhand High Court increased alimony from Rs 30 to 50 lakh for a wife after her husband concealed a live-in relationship, citing fraud under Hindu marriage laws.
Mathura Shelter Home: Five Girls Flee, Two Return, Three Missing
In a concerning incident in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, five girls escaped from a government shelter home. While two have returned home, police are actively searching for the remaining three minors.
Lokesh's Yuvagalam: Political March That Reshaped Andhra Leadership
Nara Lokesh's 3,132-km Yuvagalam padayatra transformed him from a second-generation leader to a mass politician while galvanizing public sentiment against YSRCP government in Andhra Pradesh.
CM Yogi Assures Resolution at Janta Darshan
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath heard grievances of 200 people at Janta Darshan, directing officials for timely and quality resolution of all issues.
Gujarat ATS Arrests Radicalised Man in Terror Plot
Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad arrests Faizan Shaikh, allegedly radicalised by Al Qaeda and Jaish-e-Mohammed, for procuring weapons and planning targeted killings in Navsari district.
MCG Delays Records Submission in Rs 117 Crore Bandhwari Waste Case
A month after Haryana ULB department initiated disciplinary action against seven MCG officers over alleged irregularities in Rs 117 crore legacy waste treatment at Bandhwari, the engineering department has failed to submit project records, delaying charge
HC Strikes Down Customary Law Restricting Widow's Property Rights
Punjab and Haryana High Court declares Riwaj-i-Am customary law unconstitutional for curtailing widow's property alienation rights based on gender, upholding constitutional equality.
IPS Officer: Madrasa Students Should Read Bhagavad Gita with Quran
An IPS officer in Madhya Pradesh has sparked debate by suggesting madrasa students read the Bhagavad Gita alongside the Quran, following his earlier directive for police recruits to study Hindu scriptures.
WB Warehouse Fire Probe Finds No Safety Systems, 8 Dead
West Bengal Fire Services minister Sujit Bose reveals preliminary investigation into South 24 Parganas warehouse fire that killed 8 people found units lacked basic safety measures. Police case to be filed.
Punjab Govt's Rs 200 Cr Plan Hits Roadblock
The Punjab Government's move to generate Rs 200 crore by mandating retrospective registration of cooperative housing society apartments faces legal challenges and public backlash, prompting a review.
SC Declines Plea on VIP Darshan at Mahakaleshwar Temple
The Supreme Court refused to entertain a petition challenging VIP entry to the sanctum sanctorum of Ujjain's Mahakaleshwar Temple, stating that in Mahakal's presence, nobody is VIP.
Kerala Man Kills Relative in Fake Suicide Pact, Arrested
A shocking case from Kerala reveals a man who murdered his relative after pretending to agree to a suicide pact, then staged the scene to look like an accident. Police investigation uncovered the truth.
Orissa HC: No Licence to Violate Woman's Body in Rape Case
Orissa High Court upholds rape conviction, rejecting defence based on survivor's character. Court emphasizes every woman's right to privacy and dignity, regardless of background.
Kolkata Fire Deaths Rise to 8, Bodies Charred Beyond Recognition
The death toll in the massive Kolkata warehouse fire has risen to eight, with bodies severely charred. Minister Sujit Bose visited the site, promising action if the firm operated illegally.
Political Satire Under Pressure in Asia: Indonesia to India
Across Asia, political satire is evolving under pressure, with comedians facing legal threats and censorship while using humor to critique governance failures and economic inequality.
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