Mumbai Groups Set Demands for 2026 BMC Polls
Mumbai citizen groups present manifestos for 2026 BMC elections, demanding anti-defacement pledges, ethical fund use, and monthly public forums. Read their key civic demands.
Category : Governance
Haryana Freezes Boundaries for Digital Census
Haryana government halts changes to administrative units for the state's first digital census, ensuring accurate data collection. Learn about the key directives and their impact.
Yamunanagar's Push for Swachh Survekshan Top Rank
Yamunanagar launches a comprehensive sanitation drive to secure the number one position in Swachh Survekshan 2024. Learn about the key initiatives and public participation plans.
Kolkata Passport Adalats: 6 Dates in Jan for 800 Applicants Daily
Kolkata's Regional Passport Office schedules six special adalats in January to fast-track long-pending passport applications. Book your slot now to avoid delays.
Kamaraj Road in Bengaluru reopens after 7-year closure
Kamaraj Road in Bengaluru's CBD has reopened to traffic after being closed for seven years for metro work. This is expected to significantly cut commute times and ease congestion in the city centre. Read more about this major infrastructure update.
Bengaluru Traffic Police, NHAI Plan for Holiday Return Rush
Bengaluru traffic police and NHAI gear up for heavy traffic as holidaymakers return to the city. Check key routes, advisories, and traffic management plans for May 5-6.
Peenya Industrial Area to Receive High-Quality Treated Water
Bengaluru's Peenya industrial hub will soon receive 20 million liters per day of high-quality treated water from the BWSSB, reducing reliance on groundwater and Cauvery water. Learn about this major sustainability initiative.
IAS Officer Hans Chargesheeted Over ACR Remarks
The Punjab government has chargesheeted IAS officer Parveen Kumar Hans for making derogatory comments in the Annual Confidential Report of a subordinate. The case highlights service conduct rules.
Bengaluru GBA Chief Warns of Penal Action for Illegal Road Cutting
GBA Chairman M Lakshminarayana warns of strict action against unauthorised road cutting in Bengaluru. Penalties include fines and criminal charges to protect city infrastructure. Read more.
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.
Bengaluru's New Waste Tender Aims to Clean Up Old Scams
Bengaluru launches a new waste management tender to tackle historic scams involving ghost workers and inflated bills. Will this cleanup drive succeed? Read our analysis.
Mylapore Road Cave-In Highlights Chennai's Civic Woes
Another major road cave-in on Chennai's R K Mutt Road in Mylapore raises alarm over aging infrastructure. Metrowater blames a 25-year-old corroded sewer line. Residents demand permanent solutions. Read more.
Delhi's Power Demand Peaks on New Year's Eve & Day
Delhi's electricity demand hits record highs on Dec 31 & Jan 1 due to celebrations, cold weather, and extended commercial hours. Discover how the grid copes and the shift to renewable energy. Read more.
Delhi sanctions Rs 38 crore for two flyover repairs
Delhi PWD secures over Rs 38 crore for critical repairs on ageing Zakira and Seelampur flyovers to enhance commuter safety and structural strength. Details inside.
UP's Tech-Driven Relief: Rs 20.68 Cr in 24 Hours for Disaster Victims
Uttar Pradesh leverages a digital portal & app to ensure 24-hour compensation for disaster deaths. In Prayagraj division, Rs 20.68 crore was transferred to 523 families swiftly. Read how tech brings transparency.
Patna DM Sets Up 8 Cells to Boost Public Services
Patna DM Thiyagarajan S M establishes eight dedicated cells at the collectorate to enhance development, transparency, and citizen engagement. Discover the new initiatives.
Mandya GPs Must Set Up Record Archives by Jan 31
Mandya CEO KR Nandini mandates all gram panchayats to establish proper record archives by Jan 31, 2026, following missing files. The move aims to strengthen document management and support e-governance. Read more.
Mangaluru MCC Begins Ward-Wise Property Survey
Mangaluru City Corporation starts a detailed ward-wise property survey to identify all holdings and improve tax revenue. The drive aims to bring clarity to nearly 90,000 pending properties.
Ranchi Forms 10 Teams for Garbage-Free City Push
Ranchi Municipal Corporation launches a major cleanliness drive with 10 teams across 53 wards. The plan targets waste segregation, daily cleaning, and plastic bans to ace the upcoming Swachh Survekshan survey.
Centre approves overbridge and tunnel for Ranchi traffic
Ranchi MP Sanjay Seth announces MoRTH approval for two key projects on NH-33 to solve chronic traffic jams and improve safety. Read details.
Ranchi DC Inaugurates Training for 100% Birth-Death Registration
Ranchi DC Manjunath Bhajantri launches a district-level training programme to ensure 100% timely registration of birth and death certificates, crucial for Aadhaar, voting, and govt schemes. Read more.
Govt's 90-Day Gig Worker Rule for Social Security Decoded
India's Labour Ministry proposes new social security rules for gig workers, requiring 90 days of work for eligibility. Draft rules open for public consultation. A historic step or an exclusionary bar?
ACB Vijayawada: 115 Cases in 2025, 46% Conviction Rate
The Anti-Corruption Bureau in Vijayawada registered 115 cases in 2025, achieving a 46% conviction rate. DG Atul Singh outlines plans for 2026, including AI tools to fight graft. Read more.
PM Modi's PRAGATI Platform Tracked ₹85 Trillion Projects
The PRAGATI platform has monitored over 3,300 projects worth ₹85 trillion. Data shows only 10% needed PM Modi's direct review, highlighting efficient bureaucratic resolution. Explore the decade's governance success.
Mukesh Singh Appointed Ladakh DGP, SS Khandare to J&K
Senior IPS officer Mukesh Singh appointed as new DGP of Ladakh. SS Khandare takes charge in J&K, while BD Jamwal moves to Arunachal Pradesh. Key appointments in Union Territories.
Odisha's Vigilance Sees Record 125 Cases in 9 Months
Odisha govt refers a record 125 corruption cases to vigilance in 9 months, disposes 488 cases in 2025. CM Majhi pushes for a corruption-free state. Read more on the crackdown.
Odisha bans social media reels inside Lok Seva Bhawan
Odisha government issues warning against filming reels inside the secretariat after New Year celebration videos surface. A new SOP is being prepared to enforce decorum in the high-security zone.
Rajkot Launches Doorstep E-Waste Collection, Pays Citizens
Rajkot Municipal Corporation starts a doorstep e-waste pickup service. Citizens can now sell old mobiles, laptops & appliances for cash, ensuring safe recycling. Book your pickup today!
NER Reviews Magh Mela Crowd Control, Scrap Drive Earns Rs 146 Cr
NER GM Uday Borwankar reviewed crowd management at Prayagraj stations for Magh Mela. The zone also earned Rs 146.19 crore from scrap disposal under Mission Zero Scrap. Read for details.
Bullet Train Cost Doubles to Rs 1.98 Lakh Crore
India's ambitious Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project cost is set to almost double to Rs 1.98 lakh crore. The first section is slated to open on August 15, 2027. Read the full details.
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