UP's Infrastructure Boom: Capex Hits Rs 1.47 Lakh Cr
Uttar Pradesh's capital expenditure skyrockets, fueling a decade of massive growth in roads, aviation, and industry under Viksit Bharat. Discover the key figures behind the state's transformation.
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Delhi's Freebies Account for 35% of Govt Spending
An official report reveals subsidies for free electricity, water, and bus rides for women constitute over a third of Delhi's budget. BJP continues AAP's welfare schemes. Read the full analysis.
CM Directs Departments to Accelerate Budget Spending
Chief Minister reviews finance department, directs all departments to accelerate budget expenditure for timely completion of development projects. Key focus on infrastructure and welfare schemes.
Maharashtra ZP, Panchayat Samiti Polls Likely in Feb
Maharashtra State Election Commission plans elections for 12 Zilla Parishads and 125 Panchayat Samitis in early February. Key details on schedule, political significance, and security measures.
Karnataka Local Body Polls to Be Held This Year: Shivakumar
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar confirms all pending local body elections, including Zilla and Taluk Panchayats, will be conducted in 2026. Get the latest updates on the election schedule and political preparations.
BMC Polls: Rs 15 Lakh Limit, Daily Expense Accounts Must
Mumbai BMC election candidates must now keep daily expense accounts from nomination day. A Rs 15 lakh spending cap and new rate card aim for transparency. Full details inside.
PMK Accuses DMK of Fiscal Mismanagement in Tamil Nadu
PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss questions the DMK government's use of over ₹2.2 lakh crore borrowed funds, citing RBI data. Discover the details of the alleged fiscal shortfall.
BMC Forms Teams to Monitor Civic Poll Expenditure
Ahead of Mumbai's long-awaited civic elections, BMC forms special teams to monitor candidates' spending, with a limit of Rs 15 lakh per ward. Read about the new polling stations and unopposed contests.
Karnataka Local Body Polls Scheduled for 2026
Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar announces Zilla and Taluk Panchayat elections within three months. Get the latest updates on the 2026 local body polls and political implications.
Govt Plans ₹12 Trillion Capex for FY27 as Private Investment Lags
The Indian government plans a 7% capex hike to nearly ₹12 trillion in FY27, betting on infrastructure to fuel growth as private investment remains cautious. Key sectors like railways and highways lead spending.
Goa sarpanch disqualified, secretary sacked over fatal fire
Goa's panchayat directorate disqualifies Arpora-Nagoa sarpanch for 5 years, dismisses secretary over lapses leading to 25 deaths in Birch by Romeo Lane fire. Read the full order details.
Rajasthan Panchayat Poll Draft Roll Jan 29, Final Feb 25
Rajasthan State Election Commission announces key dates for Panchayati Raj electoral rolls. Draft list on Jan 29, final publication Feb 25. Get the latest guidelines for enumerator appointments.
GST Cuts Hit Revenue, Fiscal Deficit Widens to 62.3%
India's fiscal deficit for April-November FY26 reached 62.3% of the annual target, impacted by GST rate cuts. Tax revenue lags while expenditure rises. Key details inside.
Govt fiscal deficit at 62.3% of FY26 target by November
India's fiscal deficit reached Rs 9.76 lakh crore by November 2025, covering 62.3% of the full-year target. Explore the details on revenue and expenditure trends shaping the economy.
MP Panchayat CEO suspended for election notification error
Maheshwar Janpad Panchayat CEO Reena Chauhan suspended for negligence after by-election notification issued for wrong ward. Indore Commissioner takes action.
DGP personally monitors Nainital ZP election probe, HC stays out
Uttarakhand High Court refuses to intervene in the police probe into alleged irregularities in Nainital Zila Panchayat chairman election. DGP Deepam Seth is personally supervising the investigation.
Ponda Deputy Collector Orders Crackdown on Illegal Scrapyards
Ponda deputy collector Kaushik D Amonkar directs Kavlem panchayat to use its powers against illegal scrapyards following repeated fire incidents. Compliance report due by Jan 14.
Arunachal PAC resolves decades-old excess expenditure cases
Arunachal Pradesh's Public Accounts Committee regularises pending excess expenditure cases from 1986-87 to 2009-10 and sets new monetary norms for future audits. Read the full details.
Congress, BJP join hands to keep Left out of Kerala panchayat
In a dramatic turn, Congress members in Kerala's Mattathur panchayat resigned and allied with BJP to elect a rebel as president, prompting CM Vijayan to warn of a 'dangerous drift'. Full details inside.
Congress expels 8 as BJP support wins Mattathur panchayat
Congress expels 8 members after BJP backing helps independent win Mattathur panchayat presidency, ending LDF's 23-year rule. Political slugfest erupts over opportunistic alliances.
Invalid Vote Swings Kannur Panchayat Poll, UDF Wins Presidency
In a dramatic twist, an invalid vote by a CPM member handed UDF the presidency in Munderi panchayat, home turf of CPM leader K K Ragesh. Get the full details on the cliffhanger local body elections.
UDF Gains in Malabar Panchayats After Election Surprises
UDF secures control in three Kerala panchayats after unexpected vote shifts and lucky draws in Vadakara, Muppainad, and Moodadi. Read the full story of the political twists.
Congress Defections in Thrissur Panchayat Spark 'Operation Kamala' Row
Eight Congress members in Mattathur panchayat resigned, helping a BJP-backed independent win the president's post. KPCC expels members, alleges political sabotage. Read the full story.
RBI Handbook Shows Flaws in State Social Spending Data
RBI's state statistics handbook reveals rising social sector spends mask declining budget shares & hidden disparities. Experts demand better data for real progress. Read more.
Udupi RDPR Sports Meet & Cultural Fest from Jan 8
Udupi gears up for a 3-day sports meet & cultural festival for panchayat officials from Jan 8-10. Cricket, athletics & cultural programmes planned. Get all details.
BJP Wins Bajpe, Kinnigoli Panchayat Polls in Dakshina Kannada
BJP wins majority in Bajpe and emerges as single largest party in Kinnigoli town panchayat elections. Results declared Dec 27 after polls held on Dec 21. Full results and details inside.
Shankar Sharma on India's economic slowdown, capex risks
Market veteran Shankar Sharma warns India's economic slowdown is a 'giant battleship' hard to turn. He cites fiscal constraints, weak tax growth, and rupee pressures limiting a 2026 revival. Read his full analysis.
Rajasthan Raises Spending Caps for Panchayat, Civic Polls
Rajasthan's State Election Commission has significantly increased expenditure limits for candidates in panchayat and urban local body elections. New campaign vehicle restrictions also announced.
Delhi increases sacramental wine limit for churches to 4,000 litres
Delhi government significantly raises the annual sacramental wine storage limit for churches from 91 to 4,000 litres ahead of Christmas. The excise rules have been amended to ease religious and industrial needs.
57 Maharashtra Civic Results Await Supreme Court Ruling
The fate of 57 local bodies in Maharashtra hangs in balance as the Supreme Court's January 21 verdict on reservation limits will decide the final outcome. Mahayuti leads but faces uncertainty.
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