Pradhan Pushes Odisha to Reconstitute Backward Classes Panel
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan urges Odisha CM to urgently reconstitute the inactive State Backward Classes Commission, crucial for 216 SEBC communities' welfare. Read more.
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Gujarat gets 9 roads, 12 bridges under PMGSY this year
Union govt reveals 9 roads & 12 bridges constructed in Gujarat under PMGSY-III in ongoing FY. Details on districts, lengths, and status of PMGSY-IV inside. Read more.
Mysuru's Maternal Mortality Rate Plummets by 61%
Mysuru district achieves a sharp decline in maternal deaths, from 28 in 2024 to just 11 in 2025, thanks to coordinated health interventions. Discover the strategies behind this public health success.
Gujarat Uses CSR Funds to Bridge PMAY Housing Gap
Gujarat govt directs PSUs & top firms like Reliance & Adani to use CSR funds, up to ₹1 lakh per family, to help 7,000 poor beneficiaries finish their PMAY houses. A new model for social welfare.
Karnataka HC Stops Closure of Jan Aushadhi Kendras
Karnataka High Court strikes down order to close Jan Aushadhi Kendras in govt hospitals. Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao says state will appeal. BJP calls it 'politically motivated'.
Surrendered Maoists in Sukma trained as masons
35 surrendered Maoists in Chhattisgarh's Sukma are being trained as masons. They will help build PMAY houses, gaining livelihood and addressing a local skilled labour shortage. A story of rehabilitation and hope.
Jan Aushadhi Kendra rules changed: 500-meter gap enforced
The Indian government mandates a 500-meter distance between Jan Aushadhi Kendras in major cities to protect store viability and ensure access to affordable generic medicines. Learn about the new policy's impact.
Reviving 1871: Parsi Club's Role in Hindustani Music History
Shubha Mudgal & Aneesh Pradhan recreate 1871 concert of Parsi Gayan Uttejak Mandali, showcasing its pivotal role in making classical music public in Bombay. Discover this forgotten chapter.
CAG Finds Loopholes in PM Kaushal Vikas Yojana
A CAG report reveals critical data gaps in PMKVY, with trainer IDs missing for over 61 lakh certified candidates. Read the full audit findings and implications for India's flagship skill scheme.
Pradhan: Gandhi's Values Key for Viksit Bharat
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan emphasizes Mahatma Gandhi's leadership values as essential for achieving a Viksit Bharat by 2047. Read his full vision for India's future.
Pradhan: States to Play Role in New Higher Education Regulator
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan defends the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025, stating it brings state participation, unlike UGC. Bill referred to House panel.
₹2.78 Cr Libraries & Road Inaugurated in Nilgiris
Tamil Nadu Minister M P Saminathan inaugurated completed projects worth ₹2.78 crore in the Nilgiris, including two public libraries and a renovated 3km road. Read about the key developments for the region.
Uthalpeth Becomes Maharashtra's Largest Solar-Powered Village
Uthalpeth village in Chandrapur is now Maharashtra's largest fully solar-powered settlement, with panels on all 180 homes. The project, funded by the PM Surya Ghar scheme, will be inaugurated on December 17. Read more about this green energy milestone.
Bhopal Housing for All Project Faces 8-Year Delay
Angry beneficiaries in Bhopal confront Mayor over delayed flats. Promised in 2017, project now aims for May 2026 possession. Read about the RERA hurdles and financial burden on residents.
RMC Removes Encroachments in Ranchi for Urban Development
Ranchi Municipal Corporation cracks down on illegal encroachments in Hindpiri and Hatia. Cleared land to be used for PMAY housing. Read the full story on the city's urban development plans.
Karnataka to appeal HC order on Jan Aushadi Kendras closure
Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao announces state will appeal HC order quashing closure of Jan Aushadi Kendras in govt hospitals. Read the full story.
Tripura BJP in crisis as allies demand minister's removal
Tripura's BJP government faces internal strife as coalition partners IPFT and TIPRA Motha demand the removal of Tribal Welfare Minister Bikash Debbarma over inflammatory remarks. Political tensions rise ahead of TTAADC elections.
26 Women SHGs in Chamarajanagar Trained in Fish Farming
Chamarajanagar Zilla Panchayat empowers 160 women from 26 SHGs with aquaculture training, free fingerlings & market links under Matsya Sanjeevini. A new wave of rural livelihood.
Viksit Bharat Shiksha Bill sent to Joint Committee
The government has agreed to send the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025, to a Joint Committee of Parliament after opposition objections over centralisation and language. The Bill aims to create a new higher education regulator.
RBI rate cut impact on affordable housing: A reality check
RBI's 125 bps rate cut in 2025 lowers home loan EMIs, but high costs and weak borrower affordability keep developers away from affordable housing. Will supply respond?
Pradhan: 50 Lakh MP Kids May Not Have Eaten Apple by Class 5
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan reveals alarming nutritional deficits among Madhya Pradesh's 1.5 crore students. He urges leaders to provide nuts, fruits, and milk instead of bouquets and feasts. Read more.
Vadodara PMAY Scam: Man Cheats 4, Takes Rs 1.78 Lakh
Sayajiganj police file a cheating case against a man for allegedly duping four people by promising houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY). Read the full details of the scam.
Kumaraswamy vs Siddaramaiah: Row Over Gita in Schools
HD Kumaraswamy criticizes CM Siddaramaiah for calling him 'manuvadi' after he advocated for teaching Bhagavad Gita in educational institutions. Read the full political clash details.
Mangaluru Sea Ambulance Service Operational by May 2025
Karnataka's Fisheries Minister Mankal S Vaidya announces a new sea ambulance for fishermen's safety, part of a Rs 37.5 crore harbour modernisation. Read the full story.
Congress Challenges BJP Govt on PMAY Housing Data in Chhattisgarh
Chhattisgarh Congress President Deepak Baij challenges the BJP government to release a white paper on PMAY house construction, accusing them of misleading the public with inflated numbers. Read the full details.
CPM on Bhattacharya's Supreme Court Challenge Call
CPM clarifies it won't interfere in senior advocate Bikash Bhattacharya's professional call to challenge Calcutta HC's TET order. Party alleges corruption in teacher recruitment involving TMC, BJP. Read more.
Kerala vs Centre: Row Over PM SHRI Funds & Congress Role
Kerala's Education Minister V Sivankutty alleges central bias, citing blocked funds. He accuses Congress of weakening opposition to PM SHRI while its states accept crores. Details inside.
Tripura Proposes Drone Training for Tribal Youth in Farming
Tripura's tribal welfare minister met with the Union minister to push for a Drone Pilot Training Project for tribal youth, aiming to modernize agriculture and create high-income opportunities. Learn how this tech initiative could transform livelihoods.
Funds Held for Kerala, TN Over Central Scheme Implementation
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan states funds are withheld as Kerala and Tamil Nadu are not implementing central schemes as intended. Read the full story on the funding dispute.
Ulhasnagar PMAY project in controversy over land irregularities
A major controversy erupts in Ulhasnagar over a PMAY project for 3,500 houses. A Shiv Sena leader alleges land irregularities, while BJP accuses him of blocking housing for the poor. Read the full story.
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