State News

MP Secures ₹30.77 Lakh Cr in Investment Pledges

Madhya Pradesh has received investment commitments worth ₹30.77 lakh crore at the 8th edition of the Invest Madhya Pradesh Summit, held in Bhopal. This two-day event served as a platform to attract global investors, highlight the state's strategic advantages, industrial...

J-K Police Registers First e-FIR via Email: A Step Towards Digital Policing

The Jammu and Kashmir Police registered its first-ever e-FIR at Police Station Khrew, marking a significant step towards digital policing. The complaint was filed via email and led to the registration of Case FIR No. 17/2025. This initiative aligns with...

Implementation of Telugu as a Compulsory Subject in Telangana Schools

The Telangana government has made Telugu a mandatory subject for Class 9 students across all CBSE, ICSE, IB, and other board-affiliated schools starting from the 2025-26 academic year. The initiative will extend to Class 10 students from 2026-27. The decision...

Madhya Pradesh Now Home to India’s Highest Vulture Population

Madhya Pradesh has emerged as the state with the highest vulture population in India, marking a major success in wildlife conservation. According to the first phase of the 2025 vulture census, the state's vulture population has reached 12,981, a significant...

Punjab Schools to Compulsorily Teach Punjabi

The Punjab government has made it mandatory for all schools in the state, irrespective of their educational board, to teach Punjabi as a main and compulsory subject. Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains announced the decision through a fresh notification, applicable...

Recognition of Bathouism in Assam

The recent decision by the government of the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) in Assam to include ‘Bathouism’ as an official option in the religion column of application forms marks a significant step in recognizing indigenous faiths. This move applies to...

51st Khajuraho Dance Festival 2025: A Celebration of Classical Art and Heritage

The Khajuraho Dance Festival, an annual cultural extravaganza, is set to mesmerize art lovers once again from February 20 to 26, 2025. Organized by the Department of Culture, Madhya Pradesh, with support from Madhya Pradesh Tourism, this festival has been...

Datia Airport Gets DGCA Nod, Becomes MP’s 8th Airport

Datia has officially emerged as Madhya Pradesh's eighth airport after receiving a licence from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). It has been categorized as a public aerodrome under the 3C/VFR category, allowing its use for commercial operations. The...

PM Modi Inaugurated Global Investors Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Global Investors Summit 2025 in Bhopal, unveiling 18 new industrial policies aimed at transforming Madhya Pradesh into an investment hub. The event saw participation from leading industrialists and global investors, with a strong emphasis...

Uttarakhand Unveils ₹1.01 Lakh Crore Budget, Prioritizing Infra and Welfare

The Uttarakhand government, led by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, has unveiled a ₹1,01,175.33 crore budget for the financial year 2025-26. Presented by Finance Minister Prem Chandra Aggarwal in the State Assembly in Dehradun, the budget prioritizes infrastructure, welfare, and...