State News

Jharkhand Govt Prohibits Gutkha, Pan Masala for a Year

The Jharkhand government has imposed a one-year ban on the sale, manufacture, storage, and distribution of gutkha and pan masala across the state. The Health and Family Welfare Department issued a notification enforcing the ban under Section 30 (2) (a)...

Rekha Gupta Named Delhi’s New Chief Minister

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Shalimar Bagh MLA Rekha Gupta has been appointed as the new Chief Minister of Delhi, marking the BJP's return to power after 27 years. The party secured a clear majority with 44 out of...

Uttarakhand Officer Leverages Technology to Prevent Forest Fires

In an effort to combat increasing forest fires, an Indian Forest Service (IFoS) officer from Uttarakhand, Vaibhav Singh, has developed an advanced Forest Fire App. Inspired by technologies used in Canada, Australia, and South Africa, this innovative tool significantly enhances...

Kerala Leads in Scientific Disposal of Expired Medicines

In a significant step toward environmental sustainability and public health, Kerala is set to become the first state in India to scientifically collect and dispose of expired and unused medicines from households. The Kerala Drugs Control Department will officially launch...

Madhya Pradesh Unveils India’s First GCC Policy

Madhya Pradesh has taken a major step in India's economic landscape by introducing the country's first dedicated Global Capability Centers (GCC) Policy 2025. This initiative aims to attract multinational corporations by creating a strong ecosystem for global innovation and collaboration,...

Karnataka Tops Local Governance; UP Rises 10 Places

Karnataka has topped the 2024 Local Governance Performance Index, a significant milestone in the state’s growth and development. The Local Governance Performance Index evaluates various aspects such as local body management, finances, capacity building, and accountability. Karnataka's strong performance highlights...

Lam Research to Invest ₹10,000 Crore in Karnataka’s Semiconductor Industry

Lam Research, a leading American semiconductor equipment manufacturer, has announced an investment of over ₹10,000 crore in Karnataka. The announcement was made at the Global Investors Meet: Invest Karnataka 2025, held at Bangalore Palace on February 12, 2025. This move...

Govt Approves Nilgai Culling in Haryana

The Haryana government has recently introduced new Wildlife (Protection) Rules allowing the shooting of male Nilgais, also known as blue bulls. This decision aims to address the growing human-wildlife conflict, particularly the damage Nilgais cause to agriculture. However, it has...

Historic Renaming: Foy Sagar Now Varun Sagar, King Edward Memorial Transformed

The Rajasthan government has renamed two significant British-era landmarks in Ajmer to honor Indian heritage. The 132-year-old Foy Sagar Lake has been renamed Varun Sagar, and the 113-year-old King Edward Memorial Bhawan has been rechristened Maharishi Dayanand Vishrant Grih. The...

Ellie: Asia’s First Animatronic Elephant Debuts in Bengaluru

In a major step towards raising awareness about animal welfare, Asia’s first life-sized animatronic elephant, Ellie, was introduced in Bengaluru on February 11, 2025. Created by PETA India and voiced by actor Dia Mirza, Ellie is designed to educate children...