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Cyclone Asna forms Over Kutch

Cyclone Asna has formed over the Kutch coast in Gujarat and adjoining areas of Pakistan, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on August 30. The cyclonic storm – a rare land-originating one in August and headed to the Arabian Sea...

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar Inaugurates Sports University in Rajgir on National Sports Day

On the occasion of National Sports Day, Bihar took a significant leap forward in its commitment to sports development. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar inaugurated a trio of state-of-the-art facilities in Rajgir, marking a new chapter in the state's sporting history....

Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh to Develop ‘Shri Krishna Gaman Path’

In a significant move to boost religious tourism and cultural heritage, the Chief Ministers of Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh have announced plans to develop a new religious circuit called the 'Shri Krishna Gaman Path'. This initiative aims to connect the...

Mithun Recorded for the First Time in Assam

In a groundbreaking development, the state of Assam has officially recorded the presence of mithun (Bos frontalis) for the first time. This discovery comes generations after the semi-wild, gaur-like animal began to be reared by tribal communities in the state's...

Ancient Maharashtra Rock Art Declared Protected Monument

The Maharashtra government has recently declared the geoglyphs and petroglyphs in Ratnagiri as protected monuments under the Maharashtra Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1960. These ancient artworks, dating back to the Mesolithic era, depict various animals and...

Haryana’s Groundbreaking MSP Policy: A New Era for Farmer Support

On August 4, 2024, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini made a historic announcement that could reshape agricultural policy in India. The state government declared its intention to purchase all crops at the Minimum Support Price (MSP), making Haryana the...

Madras High Court Strikes Down Section 77-A of Registration Act as Unconstitutional

In a significant judgment, the Madras High Court has declared Section 77-A of the Registration Act, 1908 unconstitutional. This ruling has far-reaching implications for property registration and ownership rights in Tamil Nadu. The Contested Provision Understanding Section 77-A Section 77-A,...

Gujarat Unveils GRIT: A New Era in State-Level Policy Planning

In a significant move towards enhancing Gujarat's development trajectory, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has announced the creation of the Gujarat State Institution for Transformation (GRIT), a state-level think tank modelled after the NITI Aayog. This announcement came during the NITI...

Telangana CM Announces ₹309 Crore Development Package for Kalwakurthy

On Sunday, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy attended a public meeting in Kalwakurthy to mark the death anniversary of former Union Minister S. Jaipal Reddy. The event served as a platform to honour Jaipal Reddy's contributions to Indian politics and...

Mumbai’s Aqua Line: A New Era in Underground Metro Transportation

Mumbai, India's bustling financial capital, is set to witness a significant transformation in its urban transit system with the inauguration of its first underground metro, the Aqua Line. Scheduled to begin operations on July 24, 2024, this long-awaited infrastructure project...