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UP Govt Approves Lifelong Free Bus Travel For Women Aged 60 and Above

August 26, 2026

Uttar Pradesh has approved lifelong free travel on UPSRTC buses for women aged 60 and above, with over one crore potential beneficiaries.

Rajasthan High Court Bans Chips, Soft Drinks Within 50 Metres Of Schools, Flags Gen Z Challenges

August 26, 2026

The Rajasthan High Court has ordered a 50-metre junk-food ban while seeking wider reforms to protect children’s health, education and future.

Rajasthan Govt Unveils Rs 12,500 Crore School Overhaul Plan Amid CJP Campaign

August 25, 2026

Following intense scrutiny over deteriorating infrastructure and citizen protests, the Rajasthan government has announced a three-year, ₹12,500-crore blueprint to build and upgrade thousands of state-run schools.

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Launches 130 AC Electric Buses As Chennai Expands Cleaner Public Transport

August 25, 2026

Vijay expands welfare, launches electric buses and shelves Parandur airport amid concerns over livelihoods and development.

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Announces 3 Free LPG Cylinders For 1.3 Crore Families, Expands Free Bus Travel

August 24, 2026

Tamil Nadu will provide three LPG cylinders annually to eligible families from Pongal 2027 while expanding fare-free bus travel for women and transgender persons from October 2.

UP CM Yogi Adityanath Announces ₹5 Lakh Health Cover for 3.54 Lakh Mid Day Meal Cooks Under PM POSHAN Scheme

August 24, 2026

3.54 Lakh UP Mid-Day Meal Cooks Get ₹5 Lakh Health Cover, Higher Pay under PM POSHAN Scheme

Travelling For Raksha Bandhan? UP Govt Announces Free UPSRTC Travel For Women, One Companion

August 23, 2026

Women and one companion can travel free on UPSRTC buses from August 27 night to August 28 night, with safety and driver checks ordered.

Gen Alpha Protests Spread Across UP, Yogi Adityanath Orders School Checks And Accountability

August 20, 2026

Student protests over teacher shortages, poor infrastructure and basic amenities have prompted Uttar Pradesh to tighten school monitoring and accountability.

Uttarakhand Women To Get Free Bus Travel On August 28-29 For Raksha Bandhan

August 20, 2026

Women can travel free on UTC buses August 28-29, with state government reimbursing fares.

Modi Government’s Big Gen Z Outreach: One Minister To Visit One University Every Day

August 20, 2026

The Centre plans daily minister-student interactions as it intensifies efforts to connect with India’s Gen Z.

Delhi Launches 56 Women-Only E-Bus Services Across 28 Routes, Adds 200 Electric Buses

August 20, 2026

New services target safer commutes for working women and students while expanding Delhi’s electric fleet.

Tamil Nadu Announces 365 Days’ Maternity Leave For Women Government Employees Having Third Child

August 19, 2026

Tamil Nadu expands third-child maternity leave from 12 weeks to 365 days, citing women’s welfare and empowerment.

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Nationwide Tiranga Yatras Celebrate Operation Sindoor’s Success After Pahalgam Terror Attack

Nationwide Tiranga Yatras honour the armed forces’ decisive Operation Sindoor response to the Pahalgam terror attack.

Uttar Pradesh’s Lakhimpur Nagar Palika Waives House Tax for Army Families in Tribute to Pahalgam Terror Response

Lakhimpur Nagar Palika in UP has waived house tax for Army families, honouring their service and sacrifice.

Hyderabad Becomes First Telangana District to Provide ₹10 Lakh Aarogyasri Health Cover to Orphaned Children

Hyderabad becomes the first district in Telangana to provide orphaned children with ₹10 lakh health insurance under the Aarogyasri scheme.

Kerala Launches India’s First Textbook-Free Social Awareness Curriculum, Begins New School Year with Two Weeks of Life Lessons

Kerala becomes the first Indian state to replace textbooks with social awareness classes for the academic year’s start.

Tributes: Indian Railways Honors War Heroes and Freedom Fighters with Named Locomotives

Indian Railways honours India’s bravest by naming over 25 locomotives after war heroes and freedom fighters.

India Rolls Out Biometric E-Passports with RFID Chips in 13 Cities — Nationwide Launch by Mid-2025: All You Need to Know

India’s new e-passports, featuring RFID chips and biometric security, are now available nationwide with voluntary upgrades for all valid passport holders.

BSF Jawan Rambabu Singh Dies After Pakistan Shelling at J&K Border; Bihar CM Announces ₹50 Lakh Aid

BSF jawan Rambabu Singh’s death in Pakistan shelling highlights the ongoing human cost of border conflict.

Modi Makes Surprise Visit to Adampur Airbase After Operation Sindoor, Lauds IAF Bravery

PM Modi’s visit to Adampur Air Force Station follows India’s decisive Operation Sindoor strikes and a fragile ceasefire with Pakistan.

Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Announces Property Tax Waiver for Defence Personnel and Spouses in Gram Panchayats

The Andhra Pradesh government has granted a full property tax exemption on homes owned or co-owned by active defence personnel and their spouses within gram panchayat limits, honouring their service and sacrifice.

Kerala’s ‘Jyothi Welfare Scheme’ Lights the Way for Migrant Children, Ending Street Wandering & Ensuring Inclusive Education

Kerala’s new ‘Jyothi’ programme guarantees school enrolment and holistic support for children of migrant workers.

Road Accident Victims to Now Get ‘Cashless Treatment’ of Up to ₹1.5 Lakh Nationwide

The new government scheme provides up to ₹1.5 lakh cashless medical treatment within seven days for all road accident victims across India.

Odisha Governor Converts Official Fleet to Electric Vehicles, Expands Solar Power to Achieve Net-Zero Raj Bhavan

Odisha’s Raj Bhavan is transforming into a net-zero energy campus with electric vehicles and a 550 kW solar power system.

Maharashtra’s 2025 Cab Policy: Surge Pricing Capped at 1.5x, ₹100 Driver Cancellation Fine, and Mandatory Safety Reforms

Maharashtra’s new Aggregator Cabs Policy 2025 caps surge pricing, penalizes ride cancellations, and introduces robust safety and welfare measures for passengers and drivers.

Maharashtra Announces ₹50 Lakh Ex Gratia, Govt Jobs, and Education Aid for Pahalgam Attack Victims’ Families

As Maharashtra announces ₹50 lakh aid and jobs for victims’ families, an eyewitness details a chilling pre-attack encounter with suspects, while India’s Indus Treaty suspension escalates tensions with Pakistan.

Padma Awards 2025: Murmu Honors 71 Including Balakrishna, Ajith Kumar, Arijit Singh, Shekhar Kapur & Global Achievers

President Droupadi Murmu conferred Padma Vibhushan, Bhushan, and Shri awards on 71 individuals, recognizing excellence in arts, medicine, sports, and social work, with 13 posthumous honors and global recipients.

Uttarakhand Govt Launches Medical Boost for Char Dham 2025: 100+ Doctors, Air Ambulances, and Hospitals for 50 Lakh Pilgrims

With over 50 lakh pilgrims expected, Uttarakhand boosts Char Dham Yatra 2025 safety with new hospitals, air ambulances, and expanded medical teams.

India’s First Onboard Train ATM Installed on Mumbai-Manmad Panchavati Express

Central Railway’s experimental ATM in an AC coach aims to bridge cash accessibility gaps for travelers, with plans to expand to non-AC compartments.

China Issues 85,000 Visas to Indians in 3 Months — Monthly Rate Now 4x Higher Than 2023, Signals Warming Ties

China grants over 85,000 visas to Indian citizens by April 2025, marking warming ties and eased travel norms.

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Acts Swiftly After Student Expelled Over Unjust Fee Hike

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta orders investigation into Queen Mary School after parents protest fee hike harassment.

Telangana Becomes First State to Implement Sub -Categorisation of SC Quota in Jobs and Education

Telangana enacts landmark legislation dividing Scheduled Castes into three groups for equitable reservation distribution.

Karnataka Approves Electric Bus Programme, to Add 4,000 Vehicles to State Transport Fleet

Karnataka’s electric bus programme aims to modernise public transport, reduce pollution, and promote sustainable urban mobility.

Operation Brahma: Indian Army Deploys Robotic Mules and Nano Drones for Earthquake Rescue in Myanmar

India launches Operation Brahma, deploying robotic mules and extensive aid to support Myanmar after a devastating earthquake.

7-Month-Old Premature Baby Abandoned in Kochi Recovers Under Kerala Govt Care, Handed Over to CWC

A premature baby abandoned by her Jharkhand parents in Kerala is now thriving under government care.

India Becomes World’s 3rd Largest Green Energy Generator, Surpasses Germany in Wind & Solar Power

India achieves a historic milestone by becoming the third-largest global generator of wind and solar power.