Good Governance

Bengal: Annapurna Yojana Payments Begin June 3, Eligible Women To Receive ₹3,000

May 31, 2026

Bengal launches ₹3,000 monthly assistance for women under Annapurna Yojana, but long application forms and verification concerns.

India Eases Fuel Export Levies On Petrol, Diesel And ATF As Global Oil Pressures Begin To Ease From June 1

May 31, 2026

The Centre has reduced export duties on petrol, diesel and ATF from June 1, offering relief to refiners.

Delhi Announces Free DTC Bus Travel Facility for NEET UG 2026 Aspirants On The Day Of Exam, June 21

May 29, 2026

Delhi government allows NEET UG 2026 candidates free DTC bus travel on exam day.

Delhi Expands Food Security Coverage, Revises Ration Eligibility Ceiling To ₹2.5 Lakh

May 29, 2026

The Delhi government has expanded ration card eligibility while preparing to digitise food subsidy delivery through a phased CBDC-based welfare system.

Delhi Government Introduces Free Sanitary Pads, Hygiene Corners, And Helpline Across All Government Schools

May 29, 2026

Delhi introduces a comprehensive school reform ensuring menstrual dignity through free supplies, infrastructure upgrades, awareness drives, and direct student grievance support.

Sikkim Achieves Full Literacy Through Grassroots Volunteer Drive, Declared Fully Literate Under ULLAS

May 28, 2026

Powered by over 4,000 volunteers, Sikkim’s literacy mission transformed thousands of adult learners across remote Himalayan communities.

West Bengal Government Hands Over 142.79 Acres to BSF for India-Bangladesh Border Fencing

May 28, 2026

In a major security push, the West Bengal government has fast-tracked its 45-day deadline by transferring 142.79 acres of land across nine districts to the Border Security Force for vital border outposts and fencing.

No Liquor Shops Within 1 Km of Schools, Colleges and Temples’: West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari

May 27, 2026

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has announced a major policy shift prohibiting new liquor outlets within a one-kilometre radius of educational and religious institutions to protect the socio-educational environment.

Bihar Tourism Push: Orders 2-Day Compulsory Family Vacation For Govt Employees Every 3 Months To Boost Economy

May 26, 2026

Bihar government makes tourism compulsory for officials every quarter to promote rural sites, boost economy, sparking controversy.

Tamil Nadu CM Announces Full Crop Loan Relief For Marginal Farmers, ₹5,000 Aid For Larger Farmers

May 26, 2026

Tamil Nadu’s new farmer relief scheme has sparked political criticism, social media debate and questions over implementation.

India Sends Emergency Medical Aid To Africa As Ebola Outbreak Raises Global Health Concerns

May 24, 2026

As Ebola cases rise across parts of Africa, India has dispatched urgent medical supplies and protective kits to support Africa CDC’s emergency response efforts.

Uttar Pradesh Orders Uniforms In Colleges; Debate Emerges Over Student Freedom And Implementation

May 23, 2026

Uttar Pradesh has directed all state universities and colleges to implement compulsory student uniforms.

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UP To Offer ₹1 Lakh Interest-Free Loans To 1 Crore Women To Boost Rural Entrepreneurship

Uttar Pradesh’s Mahila Udyami Credit Yojana aims to help nearly one crore Self-Help Group women start or expand small businesses through interest-free loans of up to ₹1 lakh in three instalments.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah Announces Project Karmaveer To Set Up 400 Centres For Martyrs’ Widows

Project Karmaveer aims to create livelihood opportunities for widows of police and CAPF personnel who died in service, along with former personnel, through 400 Common Service Centres.

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Announces Up To ₹50 Lakh Rewards For Six Para Asian Games Medal-Winners

Tamil Nadu CM C. Joseph Vijay announced ₹30 lakh each for Jehan Madan and Baby Sahana Ravi after their Asian Para Games bronze medals, with Sahana making history.

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath Hikes Motorcycle, Uniform And SIM Allowances For Eligible Police Personnel

Uttar Pradesh raises motorcycle, uniform and SIM allowances for eligible police personnel, with benefits varying by rank and duty.

Uttar Pradesh Govt Installs Lightning Detection Sensors In Five Districts To Save Lives

Uttar Pradesh is installing lightning-detection sensors in five districts to improve early warnings and prevent avoidable deaths.

West Bengal Cabinet Approves ₹5,000 And Extra 50 Kg Rice For Closed Tea Garden Workers

West Bengal approves ₹5,000 and extra rice for workers affected by tea garden closures, offering festive relief amid livelihood uncertainty.

Uttarakhand Imposes 1-Year Ban On Manufacture And Sale Of Tobacco And Nicotine-Based Food Products

Uttarakhand has prohibited the manufacture, storage, distribution and sale of gutkha, pan masala and other food products containing tobacco or nicotine for one year.

CM Vijay Honours 37 Athletes, Unveils Dream Olympics Plan To Boost Tamil Nadu’s Medal Hopes

Tamil Nadu honours Asian Games medallists and launches Dream Olympics to strengthen athlete training, infrastructure and financial support ahead of future international competitions.

From Mizoram To Karnataka, States Announce Crore-Worthy Rewards For Asian Games Champions

From cash incentives for medal winners to special recognition for athletes, states are celebrating India’s 85-medal campaign at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan.

NCW Seeks Stricter Safety For Women In App-Based Rides, From Driver Checks To 60-Second SOS Response

The NCW has asked states and UTs to strengthen safeguards, emergency response and accountability across app-based transport services for women.

Kerala To Install Sanitary Napkin Vending Machines & Incinerators At Public Places For Women

Kerala Expands Menstrual Hygiene Access With Vending Machines And Incinerators At Public Places.

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Launches Vettri Payanam, Expanding Free Bus Travel To Express, Deluxe And Mofussil Buses

Tamil Nadu’s Vettri Payanam expands free travel to more government bus services, with no income ceiling or daily trip limit for eligible women and transgender passengers.

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Launches Gold Ring Scheme For Newborns: Cost, Eligibility & Significance

Eligible newborns in Tamil Nadu government hospitals will receive one-gram, 22-carat gold rings under the scheme.

UP To Increase Disability Pension Again, From ₹500 to ₹1,000, Says CM Yogi

Uttar Pradesh will increase its ₹1,000 monthly disability pension again while expanding rehabilitation centres and outreach to excluded beneficiaries.

CM Vijay Felicitates Coimbatore Cop Who Clung To SUV For 40 Km To Stop Gutkha Smugglers

Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay personally honoured Head Constable M Velmurugan after his nearly 40-km pursuit of suspected gutkha smugglers.

CM Vijay Announces ₹30 Lakh Reward For Vithya Ramraj After Asian Games Bronze

Vithya Ramraj clocked a personal-best 54.75 seconds to win Asian Games bronze, break PT Usha’s 42-year-old national record and earn a ₹30 lakh Tamil Nadu reward.

India Sends Fresh Consignment Of Life-Saving Medicines To Kabul, Expands Health Support

India sends fresh medical aid to Kabul as both countries discuss expanded healthcare cooperation and support.

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Announces ₹50 Lakh Reward For Squash Player Abhay Singh After Asian Games Silver

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay announced a ₹50 lakh incentive for Abhay Singh after the Indian squash player won silver at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan.

Delhi Approves DURGA Scheme: 1,300 Pink E-Autos For Women And Transgender Persons

Delhi's DURGA scheme will allocate 1,300 pink electric autos to women and transgender persons to promote self-employment, safer transport and cleaner mobility.

Gujarat Deploys 6,000+ Personnel To Secure Ambaji Pilgrims Amid Recent Accidents

With lakhs of devotees travelling to Ambaji for Bhadarvi Poonam, Gujarat has intensified security, traffic management and emergency assistance along pilgrimage routes.

Nepal Thanks India, China For Flood Aid, Proposes Joint Himalayan Disaster Mechanism At UN

Nepal seeks India-China cooperation on satellite data, glacial lakes, early warnings and disaster relief.

What Is the PARIVARTAN Scheme? Benefits for Truck and Bus Owners Explained

What is the PARIVARTAN Scheme, and how is it helping Delhi-NCR’s truck and bus owners switch to cleaner vehicles?

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Rewards G Kamalini After India’s Asian Games Gold

Tamil Nadu rewards Kamalini after India retained women’s cricket gold with a dominant Sri Lanka victory.

India Joins EU, Australia, Brazil And Canada In New Multilateralism Platform

India backs a 23-member initiative seeking stronger international law, UN reform, peace and resilient global cooperation.