State News

Kerala Unveils nPROUD for Safe Drug Disposal

The Kerala Health Department has launched the nPROUD (New Programme for Removal of Unused Drugs) initiative, a significant step toward addressing the safe disposal of expired and unused medicines. This program aims to prevent environmental hazards and health risks caused...

Uttar Pradesh Budget 2025-26: Key Highlights and Summary

The Uttar Pradesh Budget 2025-26, presented by State Finance Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna on February 20, 2025, has a total outlay of ₹8,08,736 crore. This reflects a 9.8% increase from the ₹7,36,437 crore budget of 2024-25. The budget focuses on...

Rekha Gupta Sworn in as Delhi’s New Chief Minister

Rekha Gupta, a first-time MLA from Shalimar Bagh, has been sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Delhi, becoming the fourth woman to hold this position after Sushma Swaraj, Sheila Dikshit, and Atishi. The oath-taking ceremony was administered by...

Arunachal Cabinet Unveils Key Schemes for Women, Youth & Development

The Arunachal Pradesh government, led by Chief Minister Pema Khandu, has announced a series of comprehensive initiatives aimed at empowering women, supporting youth, and fostering state development. These decisions were made during the fourth outdoor cabinet meeting at Nyapin’s Mini...

Jharkhand Govt Prohibits Gutkha, Pan Masala for a Year

The Jharkhand government has imposed a one-year ban on the sale, manufacture, storage, and distribution of gutkha and pan masala across the state. The Health and Family Welfare Department issued a notification enforcing the ban under Section 30 (2) (a)...

Rekha Gupta Named Delhi’s New Chief Minister

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Shalimar Bagh MLA Rekha Gupta has been appointed as the new Chief Minister of Delhi, marking the BJP's return to power after 27 years. The party secured a clear majority with 44 out of...

Uttarakhand Officer Leverages Technology to Prevent Forest Fires

In an effort to combat increasing forest fires, an Indian Forest Service (IFoS) officer from Uttarakhand, Vaibhav Singh, has developed an advanced Forest Fire App. Inspired by technologies used in Canada, Australia, and South Africa, this innovative tool significantly enhances...

Kerala Leads in Scientific Disposal of Expired Medicines

In a significant step toward environmental sustainability and public health, Kerala is set to become the first state in India to scientifically collect and dispose of expired and unused medicines from households. The Kerala Drugs Control Department will officially launch...

Madhya Pradesh Unveils India’s First GCC Policy

Madhya Pradesh has taken a major step in India's economic landscape by introducing the country's first dedicated Global Capability Centers (GCC) Policy 2025. This initiative aims to attract multinational corporations by creating a strong ecosystem for global innovation and collaboration,...

Karnataka Tops Local Governance; UP Rises 10 Places

Karnataka has topped the 2024 Local Governance Performance Index, a significant milestone in the state’s growth and development. The Local Governance Performance Index evaluates various aspects such as local body management, finances, capacity building, and accountability. Karnataka's strong performance highlights...