State News

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,...

Gujarat’s Gharchola Handicraft Gets GI Recognition

Gujarat's iconic handicraft, 'Gharchola,' has been awarded the Geographical Indication (GI) tag by the Union government, taking the state's total GI tags to 27, with 23 dedicated to handicrafts. This recognition highlights the rich cultural heritage and exquisite craftsmanship of...

Cybercrime Surge in Top States: Govt’s 13-Pronged Strategy

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has revealed that Telangana, Karnataka, and Maharashtra have emerged as the top states registering the highest number of cybercrime cases in the last three years, with Telangana leading the pack. The Central Government has...

Odisha Approves Rs 1.36 Lakh Crore Investment Projects

The Odisha government approved 20 major investment projects worth Rs 1.36 lakh crore across nine sectors, signaling a strong commitment to economic growth. These projects are expected to generate over 74,350 jobs, contributing to the state's industrial and infrastructural development....

Cyclone Fengal to Cross TN-Puducherry Coast: IMD and ISRO on High Alert

The deep depression over the Southwest Bay of Bengal, likely to intensify into Cyclone Fengal, is set to make landfall between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram on November 30, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds to Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. ISRO and...