State News

Bihar’s Sex Ratio Drops to 882: Government Acts Against Female Foeticide

Bihar's alarming decline in its sex ratio at birth, now at 882 females per 1,000 males, has prompted urgent government action. The state has pledged to enforce the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PC-PNDT) Act more strictly and launched multiple...

Google to Launch Safety Engineering Centre in Hyderabad

Google and the Telangana government have signed an agreement to establish the Google Safety Engineering Centre (GSEC) in Hyderabad. This specialized international cybersecurity hub will be Google's second such centre in the Asia Pacific, after Tokyo, and fifth globally, joining...

Assam Bans Beef Consumption in Hotels and Public Places

On December 4, 2024, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced a significant move to impose a complete ban on the serving and consumption of beef in hotels, restaurants, and public places across the state. This decision, which amends existing...

India Launches First ‘Uber Shikara’ Service in Srinagar

In a landmark move, Uber has launched Asia's first water transport service, Uber Shikara, in the scenic Dal Lake in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. This innovative initiative aims to offer a seamless and modern way for tourists to experience the...

Telangana’s Rythu Bharosa: Boosting Farmer Welfare

The Telangana government, led by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, is set to roll out the Rythu Bharosa Scheme after Sankranti, aiming to provide annual subsidies of ₹15,000 per farmer as part of Congress’ six guarantees. Agriculture Minister T. Nageshwara...

‘Mission Himveer’: Empowering Arunachal’s Economy

The Government of Arunachal Pradesh has launched Mission Arun Himveer to enhance market linkages for local agricultural and horticultural producers. In a significant move, the Arunachal Pradesh Agriculture Marketing Board (APAMB) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indo-Tibetan...

Telangana Joins Mineral Auction Regime, Auctions Limestone Blocks

In a significant move, Telangana has joined India's mineral auction regime, with the auction of two limestone blocks at Sultanpur and Saidulnama in November. These blocks, essential for cement manufacturing, were auctioned to NCL Industries and Deccan Cement. This marks...

UP Declares Maha Kumbh Area a New District for 2025 Mela

In a significant move, the Uttar Pradesh government has declared the Maha Kumbh area in Prayagraj as a new district, named the Maha Kumbh Mela district, ahead of the grand religious event scheduled for January 2025. This decision marks a...

France to Feature Prominently at 30th Kolkata International Film Festival

The 30th edition of the Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) is set to showcase a diverse range of films from 41 countries, with a special emphasis on French cinema. Scheduled from December 4 to 11, 2024, the festival will feature...

ICG Hosts 11th SAREX-2024 Off Kochi Coast

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) conducted the 11th edition of the National Maritime Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX-2024) off the Kochi coast, showcasing India's maritime safety capabilities. Inaugurated by Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, the two-day event featured sea drills,...