Ranchi University launches a free financial literacy course with Arthniti. XLRI students present industrial policy ideas for Jharkhand. CUJ professors secure ICSSR grant for women's autonomy research.
Punjab government extends deadline for its 'Settlement of Arrears of Tax Dues Scheme' to March 31, 2025. Traders get more time to clear pending dues with significant concessions. Act now to benefit!
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.
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.
Madikeri MLA Manthar Gowda announces a special ₹80 crore grant for road development in Kodagu. The funds, pending CM's approval, aim to transform State Highway-85 and address long-standing public demands.
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.
Lucknow University BTech students secure CST-UP grant for AI & IoT-based smart agriculture system 'Krishi Sakhi'. The project aims to empower farmers with data-driven decisions. Read more.
Banaras Hindu University wins its largest Erasmus+ grant of €780,000 for a 3-year project on sustainable religious tourism, uniting 16 institutions across 8 countries. Explore the 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.
Banaras Hindu University's Faculty of Arts wins a landmark €780,000 Erasmus+ grant for a 3-year project on sustainable religious tourism, uniting 16 institutions across 8 countries.
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Saini laid the foundation for two new health centres in Kharkhoda and announced a Rs 5 crore grant for local development. The move aims to boost healthcare infrastructure in the region.
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.
A California woman defied extreme odds, delivering a healthy baby after a rare abdominal ectopic pregnancy. Discover her incredible medical journey and survival story.
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.
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.
Madras High Court clarifies Union government grants for rehabilitation are capital receipts, not taxable revenue. Landmark ruling aids Dharmapuri milk co-op union. Read the full analysis.
Boston University researcher Arun Narota, a PU alumnus, delivered a lecture on novel therapeutic strategies for pulmonary fibrosis, focusing on lymphatic clearance. Read about the insights shared.
Lucknow University's geology department receives a major ANRF grant to study the formation of the north western Himalayas. The research aims to trace rock journeys over millions of years, aiding earthquake risk assessment. Read more.
Gujarat's new policy linking grants to student attendance faces fierce opposition from school managements, who warn of potential closures and data manipulation. Read the full story.
A fire erupted in the CT-MRI unit of Bhatia Hospital, Grant Road, Mumbai. Emergency services responded swiftly, containing the electrical blaze. No casualties reported. Read for full details.
Tel Aviv University and Google Israel launch a $1 million AI research program to foster innovation and talent in artificial intelligence. Explore the future of AI collaboration.
An 85-year Harvard study identifies seven key daily habits, from not smoking to nurturing friendships, that lead to a happier, healthier, and longer life. Learn the science-backed secrets to well-being.
NFL insider Grant Cohn slams Tom Brady's leadership advice as the Las Vegas Raiders, with Brady as minority owner, endure a tough 2-12 season under Pete Carroll. Read the full story.
Gujarat's new grant policy for aided schools links funding to attendance but provides special relief for rural single-class institutions. Learn about the revised slabs and criteria.
The Central Government has disbursed Rs 94 crore to Uttarakhand's rural local bodies for development works. This fund release is part of the 15th Finance Commission grant.
CBI charges eight, including six PGIMER staff, for a Rs 1.14 crore scam. Fake bills and dead patients' names used to siphon treatment grants meant for the poor. Full details inside.