Good Governance

Uttarakhand’s UCC Amendment 2026: Over 5 Lakh Online Registrations in One Year of Civil Reform

January 27, 2026

Uttarakhand marks one year of its UCC with 5 lakh+ digital registrations and new 2026 reforms.

J&K: Udhampur Police Rescue 12 People Including Women and Children Stranded in Basantgarh Snowstorm

January 23, 2026

Police personnel trekked several kilometres through treacherous weather conditions to save stranded families, who were provided food, shelter, and medical assistance following their rescue.

Punjab Launches ₹10 Lakh Cashless Healthcare for Every Family, Removes All Income and Eligibility Barriers

January 23, 2026

Punjab’s new Mukhyamantri Sehat Yojana removes income and eligibility barriers to make quality healthcare accessible to every resident through cashless treatment across public and private hospitals.

Over 900 Indians to Be Freed From UAE Jails Ahead of National Day in Humanitarian Pardon

January 23, 2026

Ahead of Eid Al Etihad, the UAE has approved the release of over 900 Indian inmates, settling fines to ease family hardship.

Punjab Opens First Dog Sanctuary in Ludhiana to Reduce Stray Dog Bites and Ensure Humane Care

January 21, 2026

A 500-capacity pilot sanctuary in Ludhiana aims to curb stray dog bites through care, sterilisation, and legal compliance.

India Post Activates 887 ATMs Nationwide, Boosting Cash Access and Banking Services in Rural Areas

January 21, 2026

India Post has upgraded its ATM network with 887 machines nationwide to provide convenient banking services to rural and underserved communities.

India Blocks 242 Illegal Betting Websites Under Online Gaming Act, Nearly 8,000 Platforms Taken Down: Reports

January 17, 2026

India blocks 242 illegal betting sites, reaching 7,800 total takedowns to protect youth from financial risks.

“No Internet, Dangerous Protests”: Flights From Iran Land in Delhi; Indians Thank Government

January 17, 2026

As unrest grips Iran, Indians return on commercial flights amid advisories, blackouts, and close government monitoring.

Supreme Court Orders Binding Rules to Enforce 25% EWS Quota Across Schools, Calls It National Mission

January 15, 2026

Supreme Court orders states to frame binding rules for the 25% RTE quota, calling it a “national mission.”

Medicine Meant for Children Turns Hazardous: Telangana Pulls Almont-Kid Syrup Over Toxic Contamination

January 14, 2026

Telangana health authorities have halted a children’s syrup after tests found ethylene glycol, urging parents to stop its use immediately.

A Visionary Move: Tamil Nadu Govt Launches India’s First Deep Tech Policy Backing 100 Startups

January 10, 2026

Tamil Nadu unveils India’s first deep tech policy, aiming to foster innovation, jobs, and socially impactful technology.

Surat Police Launch Makar Sankranti Safety Drive, Provide Neck Collars to Protect Bikers From Manjha

January 9, 2026

Surat police distribute neck collars and safety arches to bikers to prevent fatal injuries from kite manjha.

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Patna Cracks Down on Public Spitting: Rs 500 Fine, CCTV Surveillance and ‘Nagar Shatru’ Tag for Offenders

Patna Municipal Corporation launches a surveillance-led crackdown on public spitting and urination to improve hygiene and civic behaviour.

Sustainable Period Care: Karnataka to Provide Over 10.38 Lakh Menstrual Cups in Government Schools, Replacing Pads

After successful pilots, Karnataka will distribute over 10 lakh menstrual cups to students, aiming to save costs, reduce waste, and prevent school absenteeism among girls.

Large Taxpayers in India May Soon Transition to Fully Automated Tax Compliance Through API Integration Systems

India plans to open API access for tax portals, allowing large firms to automate compliance fully.

Delhi’s EV Policy 2.0 Proposes ₹50,000 Incentive for First 1,000 Petrol, Diesel Car Retrofits

Delhi’s draft EV Policy 2.0 proposes a ₹50,000 incentive to encourage retrofitting petrol and diesel cars into electric vehicles to cut pollution.

Dignity For Frontline Heroes: Chennai Opens Resting Areas, Dining Halls Across City For Sanitation Workers

Chennai launches twenty-three crore welfare project establishing two hundred thirty-two modern rest and dining hubs for workers.

Tamil Nadu Employees Call Off Strike as CM Stalin Announces Assured Pension Scheme

The Tamil Nadu government introduced an assured pension scheme after talks with unions, prompting employees to withdraw their planned indefinite strike.

Centre Drafts New Social Security Rules to Safeguard India’s Gig Workers

The draft rules aim to operationalise the Social Security Code, offering welfare benefits to gig and platform workers through shared responsibility.

Bengaluru Water Bill Relief: BWSSB Launches One-Time Settlement With 100% Interest Waiver

Bengaluru residents can now clear water bill arrears with a full interest waiver through March 2026.

In a Proactive Safety Move, Chandigarh Police Launch Free 112 Pick-and-Drop Service for Women Ahead of New Year’s Eve 2025

SSP Kanwardeep Kaur announces a dedicated 112 women’s pick-and-drop service alongside 1,100 personnel to secure safe New Year celebrations in Chandigarh.

Delhi Launches 45 Atal Canteens on Vajpayee’s 101st Birthday, Serving ₹5 Thalis to Poor amid ₹100 Crore Pledge

On Atal Bihari Vajpayee's 101st birth anniversary, Delhi's government rolls out 45 Atal Canteens providing ₹5 subsidised meals to uplift urban poor and labourers.

Karnataka Transport Bodies to Grant One Paid Menstrual Leave Monthly for Women Employees from January 2026

KSRTC adopts Karnataka's mandate for one paid menstrual leave day per month to female staff, promoting health without medical proof, effective January 1, 2026.

ISRO’s LVM3-M6 Orbits Record 6,100 kg US BlueBird Block-2 in First Dedicated Commercial Mission Triumph

ISRO's LVM3-M6 launched record 6,100 kg US BlueBird Block-2 from Sriharikota ninth success, first dedicated US commercial mission.

CM Yogi Announces Cut in LDB Interest Rates to 6%, Big Relief for Small Farmers

The Uttar Pradesh government will subsidise Land Development Bank loans so small and marginal farmers pay only 6% interest.

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami Makes Bhagavad Gita Recitation Mandatory in All Schools

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami has mandated Bhagavad Gita recitation in schools to boost moral values and cultural awareness.

Indian Railways Rolls Out Free Wi-Fi at Over 6,100 Stations, Expands CCTV Surveillance Nationwide

Indian Railways has connected 6,117 stations-93% of its network-with free high-speed Wi-Fi through revenue-sharing partnerships, saving over ₹1,200 crore in public funds.

BARC Secures 148-Hectare Forest Nod for 3,000-Acre Anakapalli Nuclear Research Campus Near Visakhapatnam Coastline

BARC advances a strategic 3,000-acre nuclear R&D campus in Andhra Pradesh with environmental nod to divert 148 hectares of forest land, balancing innovation and ecology.

From Factories to Welfare: The Strong Fundamentals Behind Tamil Nadu’s 16% Growth

Tamil Nadu’s economic story stands out for its balanced growth—strong factories, rising exports, and governance that distributes prosperity while navigating global uncertainty.

PM Modi, First World Leader, Receives Ethiopia’s Great Honour Nishan, Dedicates to ‘People of India’

PM Modi receives Ethiopia's top award from Abiy Ahmed for ties & Global South role, dedicates to 1.4B Indians.

Union Cabinet Approves ₹11,718 Crore for India’s First Digital 2027 Census with Caste Enumeration, No NPR

The Union Cabinet has greenlit ₹11,718.24 crore for a fully digital Census 2027, featuring India's first post-independence caste count and advanced tech, sans separate NPR funding.

PM Modi Launches ‘Your Money, Your Right’ Campaign to Help Indians Reclaim ₹1 Lakh Crore in Forgotten Assets

A government-led campaign combining digital portals and district-level camps is helping Indians recover long-forgotten bank deposits, insurance claims, mutual funds and dividends.

NHAI Introduces India’s First Red Table-Top Marking for Wildlife Safety on Bhopal–Jabalpur Highway

India gets its first 5 mm "table-top red marking" to save wildlife on the Bhopal–Jabalpur Highway.

UP Govt Adds Six South Indian Languages to School Curriculum, Boosting Cultural Unity; Students Free to Choose

Uttar Pradesh integrates Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Telugu, Marathi, and Bengali in vocational education to promote cultural harmony free of cost.

Government Imposes Temporary Domestic Airfare Caps to Prevent ‘Unreasonable’ Price Surge Amid IndiGo Chaos

Government imposes temporary fare caps excluding taxes after IndiGo's cancellations caused fares to spike five to ten times.

India Announces Free 30-Day E-Tourist Visas for Russians, Boosting Ties Post Putin-Modi Summit

India's free 30-day e-tourist visas for Russians promise smoother travel and stronger bilateral bonds after the Modi-Putin summit.