India's 2026 Agenda: Key Reforms in Economy, Health, Tech
Explore India's ambitious 2026 roadmap focusing on economic growth, healthcare expansion, and tech innovation. Discover the key policies set to shape the nation's future.
Category : Public Policy
90-Day Rule for Gig Worker Social Security Proposed
Draft rules propose gig workers must engage with a platform for 90 days in a year to get social security like insurance and pension. Read the key details.
Macaulay's Cradle: Colonial Education's Lasting Impact
Exploring the enduring legacy of Thomas Macaulay's 1835 Minute on Indian Education and its profound, complex impact on modern India's identity, language, and intellectual landscape. A deep dive into history's cradle.
BEST Mumbai assigns new duties to drivers in accidents
After the fatal Bhandup accident, BEST Mumbai mandates alternative duties for drivers involved in crashes, enforces mandatory retraining, and reviews driver records to prioritize passenger and pedestrian safety.
Bengaluru's Clean Streets After New Year Celebrations
Discover how Bengaluru's sanitation heroes cleared 8-9 tonnes of New Year's Eve waste overnight. A story of civic responsibility and efficient waste management. Read more!
8 Flood Control Projects Approved for Haryana's Markanda River
Haryana government greenlights eight crucial projects worth crores for flood management on the Markanda River, aiming to protect lives and farmland in the region.
Ludhiana's 30-day fire NOC deadline after major blaze
Ludhiana civic body mandates fire safety NOC within 30 days for all commercial buildings after a major fire incident. Non-compliance may lead to Rs 50,000 fine and sealing.
Bengaluru Group's Public Safety Debate Gains Traction
A Bengaluru initiative, 'Text when you get home', highlights that safety is about daily micro-decisions. Founder Devina S discusses building collective awareness. Read more.
Governor Calls Natural Farming Essential for Health, Soil
Maharashtra Governor Acharya Devvrat highlights the urgent need for natural farming, citing soil degradation and health risks from chemicals. Discover the path to sustainable agriculture.
Delhi's 2026 New Year traffic chaos: A city stuck
Delhi's roads and metro stations witnessed unprecedented chaos on January 1, 2026, as massive New Year crowds caused severe gridlock across central and south Delhi. Read the full story of the traffic nightmare.
Unauthorised New Year banners clutter Bhubaneswar, pose safety risk
Bhubaneswar faces visual pollution and traffic hazards due to a surge of unauthorised New Year banners at key junctions. Activists and commuters demand action. Read more.
MGNREGA Replacement: Arbitrary Power Exercise?
The replacement of MGNREGA without adequate worker consultation is criticized as an arbitrary exercise of state power, undermining due process. Read the full analysis.
Bhubaneswar's New Year liquor sales hit Rs 32.55 crore
Bhubaneswar witnessed a massive surge in liquor sales ahead of New Year 2026, with OSBC supplying alcohol worth Rs 32.55 crore in a week. IMFL led the boom as pubs reported record collections. Explore the data and trends.
Buxar's Incomplete Overbridge Sparks Daily Traffic Chaos
An unfinished railway overbridge in Buxar's Itadhi area has led to severe daily traffic jams for three years, disrupting school commutes and daily life. Locals blame administrative apathy.
Dhubri Offers Roses to Helmet-Wearing Bikers for Road Safety
Dhubri transport authorities launch a unique National Road Safety Month campaign, rewarding compliant bikers with roses while penalizing violators. Initiatives include rallies, street plays, and reflector tape distribution in fog.
Patna's month-long anti-encroachment drive starts Friday
Patna DM orders a major drive to clear encroachments and ease traffic. Special teams to work across all zones until Jan 31. Fines up to Rs 20,000 for violations. Read details.
Mangaluru's Kadri Park faces severe maintenance issues
Kadri Park Development Committee highlights poor upkeep of greenery, lake, and play areas in Mangaluru. DC Darshan HV pledges to enforce maintenance clauses in future contracts. Read more.
BEST's New Safety Directives After Bhandup Accident
Following the fatal Bhandup accident, BEST mandates refresher training for all electric bus drivers, reviews records, and deploys mobile training units. Read the full safety overhaul.
Pune man helps 22 PMPML accident victims get compensation
Nilkanth Mandhre, a Pune resident, helps PMPML bus accident victims claim compensation. He has assisted 22 people so far. Learn about the rules and his mission.
Pune Man Helps Reunite Over 800 Missing Persons
Shivabhau Pasalkar, a Pune resident, has dedicated 15 years to finding missing people. Using social media and posters, he's reunited over 800 individuals with their families. Read his inspiring story.
Pune NGO reunites over 700 missing persons with families
Mohammad Hussain's NGO 'Real Men Real People' in Pune has reunited over 700 missing individuals with families, including a man missing for 4 years from Bihar and a constable's daughter from Karnataka. Read their inspiring stories.
India's 10-Minute Delivery: A Problem Bigger Than Labour Laws
India's quick-commerce obsession with 10-minute delivery raises fundamental questions about market design & fair competition. Why labour laws alone can't fix this systemic issue. Read more.
New Rules for Women's Safety During Night Shifts
India's new labour codes introduce strict safety measures for women working night shifts, including mandatory written consent, transport, and CCTV surveillance. Learn what employers must provide.
Footpaths and Citizenship: The Politics of Walking in India
Exploring why safe, continuous footpaths are a measure of urban democracy and citizenship in India. A call to walk more for a more empathetic society.
Gig Workers Demand Ban on 10-Minute Deliveries in India
A heated debate erupts over gig workers' demand to ban 10-minute deliveries in India. Unions cite safety risks, while platforms argue for consumer choice. What's the future of quick commerce?
Massive Delhi Traffic Jams Forecast for Jan 1, 2026
Delhi Traffic Police warns of severe congestion on NH-44 and key roads on December 31 & January 1, 2026, due to Khatu Shyam Temple rush and New Year. Plan alternate routes.
BMC's New Waste Fees & Fines Start Thursday
Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation introduces slab-wise monthly user charges for door-to-door waste collection and fines for violations. New rules mandate waste segregation at source.
Bhopal Adopts Cow Dung Paint for City Beautification
Bhopal's civic body plans to use eco-friendly cow dung paint for its annual beautification drive ahead of Swachh Bharat Mission Survey 2026. The move aims to boost rankings, create jobs, and promote sustainability.
Delhi's 2025 vehicle boom: A pollution warning in disguise
Delhi's record 8.16 lakh vehicle sales in 2025 reveal a worrying trend: 7.2 lakh were private, petrol-dependent vehicles, overshadowing public transport growth. Experts warn of worsening congestion and air quality. Read the full analysis.
France Plans Social Media Ban for Under-15s from 2026
French President Macron proposes a ban on social media for children under 15 from September 2026. The plan includes age verification and parental consent. Learn the details and global implications.
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