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Amaravati Capital Project Gets ₹13,500 Crore Loan from World Bank and ADB

In a significant step forward for the development of Amaravati, the capital city of Andhra Pradesh, the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have agreed to grant a loan of ₹13,500 crore for its development. This financial support...

New Bike Taxi Service by Delhi Metro Includes Women-Driven Rides

Delhi Metro has introduced a new bike taxi service, available for booking through the official Delhi Metro app, DMRC Momentum (Delhi Sarthi 2.0). Launched on November 11, 2024, in partnership with First And Last Mile Connectivity India Pvt. Ltd., the...

Igas Bagwal: Celebrating Uttarakhand’s Vibrant Folk Heritage

Uttarakhand, a state rich in culture and tradition, observes a unique festival known as Igas Bagwal. This festival, also called Budhi Diwali or Harbodhni Ekadashi, is celebrated in the mountainous regions with reverence and joy, precisely 11 days after Diwali....

Bihar’s Sultanganj Station Gets New Name Ajgaibinath Dham

Sultanganj railway station in Bihar’s Bhagalpur district is set to be renamed in honor of the revered Hindu shrine, Ajgaibinath Dham. The announcement was made by Bihar's Deputy Chief Minister and BJP leader, Samrat Choudhary. He revealed that the proposal...

Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan Form Joint Panel for Cheetah Project

In response to recent incidents of cheetahs from Madhya Pradesh straying into neighboring Rajasthan, a joint corridor management committee has been established between the two states. The committee's primary focus will be on the conservation of these felines, ensuring the...

Telangana Launches Statewide Caste Census

On November 6, 2024, Telangana’s Backward Classes Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar officially launched a statewide door-to-door survey at the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) office in Hyderabad. Conducted by the State Planning Department, the survey aims to gather comprehensive data...

UP Cabinet Clears ₹3,706 Cr HCL-Foxconn Semiconductor Project

The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet has approved a major semiconductor manufacturing project led by Vama Sundri Investment, a subsidiary of HCL Tech, in partnership with Foxconn. This ambitious facility, to be set up along the Yamuna Expressway, involves an investment of...

Ningol Chakkouba Festival Celebrated with Joy Across Manipur

Ningol Chakkouba, one of the most significant festivals of the Meitei community in Manipur, was celebrated across the state with immense religious fervor and joy. Traditionally held on the second day of the lunar month of Hiyangei in the Meitei...

Supreme Court Targets Child Marriage Elimination in Rajasthan by 2030

The Supreme Court's recent guidelines to eliminate child marriages in Rajasthan by 2030 have provided a significant boost to civil society organizations working to combat this issue. With a focus on holding local panchayats, school authorities, and child protection officers...

MP Cabinet Approves 35% Job Reservation for Women in State Services

Madhya Pradesh cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, approved a 35 percent reservation for women in all state government recruitments. The decision was made during a cabinet meeting held at the Mantralaya in Bhopal.  Major Approvals and Announcements Women’s...