Punjab's 2025 Industrial Reset: Key Reforms & MSME Plan
Punjab's 2025 policy push amended a 160-year-old law, launched a one-time settlement for disputes, and outlined a plan to save MSMEs. Industry eyes better GST refunds and execution in 2026.
Punjab's 2025 policy push amended a 160-year-old law, launched a one-time settlement for disputes, and outlined a plan to save MSMEs. Industry eyes better GST refunds and execution in 2026.
A look back at 2025 in Punjab politics: Bhagwant Mann's humour, Sukhbir Badal's revival, flood heroes, and the personalities that defined a dramatic year. Read the full analysis.
Punjab's debt crisis escalates to Rs 3.73 lakh crore, consuming 46% of revenue. This fiscal emergency threatens development and demands urgent policy action. Read the full analysis.
Punjab assembly's MGNREGA debate reveals AAP's strategy to frame it as an anti-Dalit move, countering BJP's outreach. SCs form 70% of scheme's workers. Explore the political narrative.
Congress MLA Aruna Chaudhary corrected Cabinet Minister Tarunpreet Sond for repeatedly linking MGNREGA only to Dalits. The special session also saw a young awardee honoured and a directive to cover heads.
Punjab Assembly passes three crucial Bills to simplify land ownership, digitize records, and rationalize stamp duty. The move aims to reduce public hardship and expedite legal processes.
Punjab BJP President Sunil Jakhar accuses AAP govt of creating Centre-state bitterness. He questions inaction on MGNREGA corruption & deteriorating law and order. Read the full story.
SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal criticizes Bhagwant Mann's AAP government, calling it an 'event management company' and slamming the special assembly session as a media stunt. Read more.
The Punjab Legislative Assembly has passed three significant revenue amendment bills aimed at enhancing tax collection and plugging leakages. The move is expected to strengthen the state's fiscal health. Read more for details.
Punjab launches major offensive against brain drain, generating over 1 lakh domestic opportunities. Govt fills 59,702 posts, partners with Microsoft & IBM for skills. Read how the state is retaining talent.
Opposition parties in Punjab criticize the AAP government's one-day special Assembly session, calling it a 'propaganda exercise' that undermines democracy. They demand restoration of full-length Budget and other sessions.
NHM Punjab invites applications for 300 Specialist Doctor posts. Apply online by Jan 8, 2026. No application fee. Salary ₹45,000/month. Check eligibility.
Punjab witnesses a massive railway transformation in 2025 with Rs 5,421 crore budget, new Vande Bharat, and revival of stalled projects worth Rs 25,000 crore. Read about the state's rail infrastructure leap.
The Telangana Assembly session starting Monday, December 28, 2025, is expected to be stormy over river water disputes. Daily acrimonious exchanges between BRS and Congress add to the political heat. Read the full analysis.
The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly's first session of 2025 commences on January 20. Governor R.N. Ravi will address the House, setting the stage for key policy debates.
Multiple CAG reports from AAP's tenure, covering mohalla clinics and Sheesh Mahal renovation, will be presented in the Delhi Assembly's winter session from Jan 5-8. Read the full details.
Teachers' organisations in Punjab reject govt's Rs 10 lakh ex gratia for deceased colleagues, term it discriminatory. They demand Rs 2 crore each & govt jobs for kin. Read more.
Gujarat Assembly Deputy Speaker Jethabhai Bharwad resigns from his post. The BJP MLA's move comes ahead of the state assembly session and Lok Sabha elections.
Punjab Police touts record drug hauls in 2025, but targeted killings, grenade attacks, and High Court interventions expose deep law & order challenges. Read the full analysis.
The Winter Session of Parliament concluded with key bills passed, but crucial issues like Manipur and security concerns were sidelined. Analysis of the session's hits and misses.
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini lauds 23-hour constructive debate in Winter Session. 16 Bills passed, including key Jan Vishwas Bill to decriminalise 164 provisions. Congress criticised for no-confidence motion and walkout.
Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda criticizes the Haryana government for rejecting all opposition motions on public concerns like Chandigarh status, Aravalli mining, and farmer issues. Read more.
Karnataka Assembly Speaker U T Khader considers linking MLA grants to performance to boost attendance. He urged MLAs, especially youth, to actively participate in sessions. Read more.
Delhi Cabinet approves a 4-day winter session starting Jan 5. LG VK Saxena to give address, with Revised Estimates of the budget on agenda amid pollution debate.
Ex-CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda accuses Nayab Singh Saini govt of avoiding Assembly debate on Aravalli mining, unemployment, and SYL. He warns of ecological disaster and governance failure. Read more.
The Haryana Assembly's winter session concluded with three walkouts by Congress MLAs, heated arguments, and the passage of eight bills. The clash centered on a proposed discussion about electoral reforms and 'vote theft' allegations. Read the full details
Karnataka government is considering hosting the monsoon legislative session in Belagavi to address agrarian issues and boost the local economy, a move that could cost Rs 90 crore. Read more.
Day 2 of UP Winter Session sees SP-BJP clash over alleged child deaths linked to codeine cough syrup racket. Speaker assures debate after protest. Read the full details.
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy challenges BRS chief KCR to a public debate in the assembly on river water mismanagement, alleging massive water diversion to Andhra Pradesh during BRS rule.
Congress MLA Pargat Singh demands a full Punjab Assembly winter session to debate MGNREGA replacement and state's 'anarchy'. He warns of President's Rule threat. Read the full story.