State News

IWAI Opens Srinagar Office to Boost Inland Waterways in Jammu & Kashmir

In a landmark move to enhance the Inland Water Transport (IWT) sector in Jammu & Kashmir, the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, inaugurated its new regional office in Srinagar. The initiative...

Maharashtra Launches Policy to Promote Artificial Sand Use

In a significant step toward environmental sustainability and regulated construction practices, the Maharashtra government has approved a new policy to promote the use of artificial sand (manufactured sand or m-sand). The state cabinet, in a meeting held on May 13,...

Andhra Govt Waives Property Tax for Defence Homes in Villages

In a significant gesture to honour India’s armed forces, Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan announced a full property tax exemption for homes owned by active defence personnel located within gram panchayat areas across the state. The move comes...

Uttar Pradesh Expands ODOP Scheme with 12 New Products

In a move to further promote local craftsmanship and entrepreneurship, the Uttar Pradesh government has added 12 new products under its flagship One District One Product (ODOP) scheme, increasing the total to 74 products across the state’s 75 districts. This...

Delhi Police Launches ‘Nayi Disha’ to Reintegrate School Dropouts

In a commendable shift from conventional policing to community empowerment, the Delhi Police has launched a new initiative called ‘Nayi Disha – A Path Back to Learning’ to reintegrate school dropouts into the formal education system. Through proactive community engagement...

Rajnath Singh Launches BrahMos Manufacturing Facility in Lucknow

On May 11, 2025, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh virtually inaugurated the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile production facility at the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor in Lucknow. Built with an investment of ₹300 crore, the unit aims to manufacture 80–100 BrahMos...

IBM-TCS Collaboration Anchors Quantum Future in Amaravati

In a landmark initiative for India’s tech future, global technology leaders IBM and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) have partnered with the Andhra Pradesh government to develop the Quantum Valley Tech Park in Amaravati. At the heart of this futuristic facility...

Delhi to Conduct Five Cloud-Seeding Trials with IIT-Kanpur’s Expertise

In a decisive step towards mitigating air pollution, the Delhi Cabinet has approved a ₹3.21 crore project to conduct five cloud-seeding trials across the National Capital Region (NCR). The initiative, led by the Delhi Environment Department in collaboration with IIT...

‘Operation Abhyas’: Bengaluru Conducts Civil Defence Mock Drill Amid Rising Tensions

In response to a nationwide directive from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Bengaluru witnessed a large-scale civil defence mock drill titled ‘Operation Abhyas’, aimed at enhancing public awareness and emergency preparedness. Conducted by the Karnataka State Fire and Emergency...

Maharashtra Government Announces Biopic on Ahilyabai Holkar for 300th Birth Anniversary

In a tribute to one of India’s most revered rulers, the Maharashtra government has announced a biopic on the life of Ahilyabai Holkar, marking the 300th birth anniversary of the legendary queen in 2025. The film will be produced in...