A decade after statehood, Telangana’s salary and pension bill quadrupled, sparking debate on equity and fiscal priorities.
Four elderly residents died and several others, including infants, were hospitalised after allegedly consuming contaminated milk supplied by a local dairy in Andhra Pradesh, prompting arrests, compensation, and an intensive state-wide investigation.
A Chennai environmentalist’s citizen-led initiative has transformed barren urban plots into dense native forests, offering climate relief, biodiversity revival and a scalable model for sustainable city living.
Independent testing has sparked a public debate over packaged Amul milk hygiene, with brands defending their quality checks and regulators yet to issue a formal clarification.
A nationwide strike by app-based drivers disrupted services across major Indian cities as workers demanded government-fixed minimum fares and better labour protections.
Despite laws, court directives and civic drives, illegal and hazardous hoardings continue to endanger lives, revealing deep enforcement and accountability gaps in Indian cities.
Kerala leaders across party lines have slammed Union Budget 2026 for ignoring major state demands like AIIMS and high-speed rail while offering only minor tourism and mining initiatives.
The Union Budget 2026–27 outlines a state-focused development strategy, prioritising infrastructure, connectivity and critical minerals to drive regional growth while sustaining India’s capex-led economic momentum.
The Union Budget 2026 outlines an infrastructure-led growth roadmap while sparking debate over welfare and job priorities.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman makes history with a Sunday Budget. Get all the latest updates here.
