Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah promises comprehensive government backing for entrepreneurs investing in coastal tourism at the Coastal Karnataka Tourism Conclave 2026. Discover the state's plan to boost the sector.
Karnataka identifies 11 beaches for Blue Flag certification and sanctions 45 tourism projects worth Rs 718 crore under its new coastal policy. Explore the state's plan to boost sustainable tourism.
First draft of UP's electoral rolls shows 18.7% voter deletions. Analysis reveals similar decline in high Muslim-density districts and rest of state. EC cites deaths, shifts, duplicates as key reasons.
Petrol pumps across Manipur's valley districts cease operations indefinitely following a bomb attack and extortion threats. The MPDF cites severe safety concerns despite state action. Read the full story.
A govt study identifies 100 districts with high road fatalities. Ministers meet to launch Data-Driven Hyperlocal Interventions (DDHI) for targeted action to achieve zero road deaths.
Delta farmers face urgent action as IMD's orange alert warns of heavy rainfall, threatening nearly 5 lakh hectares of ready-to-harvest samba and thaladi paddy. Officials advise swift drainage measures.
Uttar Pradesh's Special Intensive Revision reveals a disparity in voter deletions. While Lucknow saw 30% deletions, districts like Saharanpur recorded just over 16%. Explore the data and implications.
Nearly 200 tribal students from backward districts of Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha gather in Visakhapatnam. They share aspirations to transform their regions despite gaps in education and healthcare. Discover their inspiring journeys.
A crucial polio vaccination drive in Pakistan's merged districts failed to reach 935,000 children, raising fears of a resurgence. Health officials cite security and access as major hurdles.
Rajasthan govt freezes creation of new districts, tehsils & boundary changes until 2027 Census. Details on the two-phase exercise and what's exempted. Read more.
West Bengal's Chief Electoral Officer has received lists of high-rises for polling stations from five districts. The Election Commission's deadline for submissions was December 31. Read the latest updates on the state's electoral preparations.
Markapuram, the new district in Andhra Pradesh, officially launched on Wednesday, fulfilling a long-standing demand of the Prakasam upland region. Key officials appointed, celebrations erupt.
The Cunha Commission has submitted its report on alleged irregularities in Covid-19 procurement to Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah. The probe focused on the previous BJP government's handling in Bengaluru and Belagavi.
Jammu and Kashmir authorities have expanded the ban on VPN services to multiple districts, citing serious security concerns and misuse. Officials report VPNs were used to bypass restrictions. Read the full story.
The Delhi government has appointed District Magistrates to all 11 newly reorganised districts. This administrative reshuffle aims to improve governance and public service delivery in the national capital.
Ladakh's Lieutenant Governor announces steps to operationalise five new districts, enhancing governance and public service delivery in the remote Union Territory. Read more.
Delhi's administrative map has been redrawn, increasing the number of revenue districts from 11 to 13. The reorganisation, notified on 26 December 2025, merges Shahdara with other districts. Read the full details and implications here.
BJP announces nationwide events in 768 districts to honor Sahibzadas' martyrdom, claiming sole sensitivity on Sikh issues. SAD leader counters, alleging false claims on 'Veer Bal Diwas' naming.
IMD forecasts moderate fog in over 14 districts of Madhya Pradesh's northeastern region on Wednesday. Dense fog and cold day conditions may persist in several areas. Check details.
Election Commission to hold hearings from Dec 27 for 32 lakh unmapped voters, focusing on border districts like South 24 Parganas with highest logical discrepancies in SIR phase 2.
Karnataka announces a Rs 1,000 monthly incentive for teachers in seven Kalyana Karnataka districts to improve SSLC results. Special classes will focus on writing skills and revision. Read more.
Thousands of Adivasis displaced by Maoist violence in Chhattisgarh face losing their voting rights as officials delete names from rolls. Activists call it a constitutional violation. Read more.
Thousands of Adivasis displaced by Maoist conflict face voter deletion in Chhattisgarh. Activists warn of constitutional violation as BLOs act without verification. Read the full story.
Fatehpur and Gobindpur villages in Jharkhand witness large-scale youth migration due to lack of jobs. The recent Goa nightclub fire, which claimed two migrants, underscores the desperate search for employment. Read the full story.
Officials assess cyclone-hit samba & thaladi crops across 4 Tamil Nadu districts. Farmers with >33% damage to get ₹20,000/hectare relief. Survey via mobile app aims for swift aid.
IMD issues orange alert for coastal Tamil Nadu, predicting heavy rainfall on Dec 1. Chennai schools closed for safety. Stay informed on weather updates.
Cyclone Ditwah continues to batter Tamil Nadu with heavy rainfall, claiming three lives. Ramanathapuram and Nagapattinam districts worst affected. Stay updated on the situation.
Cyclone Ditwah triggers severe flooding across Tamil Nadu's delta districts. Nagapattinam records 14cm rainfall, 154+ vulnerable locations identified. Rescue operations ongoing.
Cyclone Ditwah triggers red alert in Tamil Nadu with 54 flights cancelled and 6,000 relief camps established. Coastal districts face heavy rainfall and evacuation measures.
WRD issues urgent relocation advisory for residents along Thoppaiyar riverbanks as dam releases surplus water due to heavy rainfall. Stay safe with latest updates.