Samudra Pratap: India's New Marine Disaster Response Vessel
India's first dedicated marine disaster response vessel, Samudra Pratap, is now operational. Learn how this ship will combat oil spills and protect our coastal ecosystem.
Category : Governance
Indian Army's New Social Media Guidelines for Personnel
The Indian Army has released a new policy governing the use of social media apps like WhatsApp, Instagram, and LinkedIn for its personnel. Learn the key restrictions and permissions.
Indian Army's New Social Media Policy: Key Restrictions
The Indian Army has issued a new policy for personnel's use of social media apps like Instagram, WhatsApp, and X. Key rules include view-only access on some platforms and strict messaging guidelines. Read the full details here.
Delhi Headlines: Major Civic, Traffic & Political Updates
Get the biggest updates from Delhi today, covering civic alerts, traffic snarls, weather forecasts, and key political developments. Stay informed with our comprehensive roundup.
PMC starts process for EC on Paud-Balbharati road
Pune Municipal Corporation initiates expert-led process to obtain Environment Clearance for the controversial Paud-Balbharati link road across Vetal Tekdi, following Supreme Court conditions. Read details.
Constitution of India Now Available in Santhali Language
President Droupadi Murmu releases the Constitution in Santhali, written in Ol Chiki script. A landmark moment for tribal language preservation and accessibility. Read more about this historic event.
Labour Codes to be fully operational by 2026
India's four Labour Codes, set in motion after a 5-year wait, will be fully operational in 2026, ensuring minimum wage and universal social security. EPFO 3.0 aims for speedy PF withdrawals. Read more.
CAG finds Rs 2,000 cr loss in UP rural power schemes
A CAG audit reveals severe mismanagement in UP's DDUGJY & SAUBHAGYA schemes, causing Rs 2,002 crore losses. Read the full report on planning failures & financial irregularities.
Punjab CIC orders probe into Amritsar building records
Punjab's Chief Information Commissioner has directed a high-level inquiry into the Amritsar Municipal Corporation's failure to trace records for a major commercial complex, raising serious RTI and accountability concerns.
37,000 Telangana Govt Staff in Welfare Scheme Fraud
A social audit in Telangana exposes over 37,000 government employees, including senior officers, illegally benefiting from poverty schemes. Details inside.
Gurgaon seizes 126 vehicles in illegal mining crackdown
Gurgaon authorities seized 126 vehicles involved in illegal mining and transportation, collecting fines of Rs 84 lakh between April and December. Read about the strict measures being implemented.
Jaipur adjusts traffic signals for tourist season congestion
Jaipur traffic police modify signal timings on Delhi, Agra & MI Roads to ease peak season gridlock. New one-way on Amer Road diverts traffic, prompting strategic changes.
Chennai's New Road Design Code Aims to Standardize City Streets
Chennai's transport authority drafts a 350-page uniform road design code to fix broken footpaths, frequent digging, and poor pedestrian infrastructure. Implementation expected by late 2025.
TN promotes 25 IAS officers, 7 to Chief Secretary cadre
Tamil Nadu government promotes 25 IAS officers across batches. Seven 1995-batch officers elevated to Chief Secretary cadre, effective Jan 1, 2026. Key appointments in finance, health, and metro rail.
Gujarat Collector removed after ED, ACB action
Gujarat govt removes Surendranagar collector Rajendra Patel after ED raids & ACB case. He is kept without posting to ensure fair probe. Read the latest updates.
Nagpur Reduces Height of Dangerous Road Bumps After Backlash
Nagpur Municipal Corporation is flattening excessively high 'table top' bumps at key junctions in west Nagpur after severe criticism from commuters and traffic police over accident risks. Read about the flawed project and safety concerns.
BMC Deploys Rapid Force for Street Light Repairs in Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation deploys a Rapid Electrical Action Force (REAF) with three specialized vehicles to swiftly address street light complaints across the city. Learn about the new initiative.
Tree in middle of Nagpur road poses major safety risk
A newly built stretch of Nagpur's Besa-Pipla road has a dangerous flaw: a full-grown tree left in the carriageway. Commuters call it a death trap. Read about the oversight and delays.
Nagpur Road-Widening Project Creates Dangerous Obstruction
A road-widening project at Nagpur's Shatabdi Square has backfired, leaving a full-grown tree in the middle of the carriageway, severely disrupting traffic and raising safety concerns. Read more about this planning lapse.
Chennai to re-tender waste management for two key zones
Greater Chennai Corporation will re-tender privatized waste management for Anna Nagar and Tondiarpet zones by February, with an expanded scope including bulk and hazardous waste. Read details.
High Court Orders NHAI to Promote App's Highway Complaint Tool
Kerala High Court directs NHAI to widely publicize a new feature in its 'Rajmargyatra' app for highway complaints. Learn how this move aims to improve grievance redressal for citizens.
PM Modi's 3-Day Meet on Deregulation, Human Capital Agenda
PM Narendra Modi holds a 3-day summit with chief secretaries to advance deregulation, ease of business, and human capital development for India's growth. Key themes include education, skilling, and women's welfare.
E-Challan Portal Crash Sparks Long Queues in Bhubaneswar
Motorists in Bhubaneswar faced a chaotic day as the e-challan payment portal crashed. Long queues formed at traffic police stations, forcing many to take leave from work to clear pending fines offline. Read more about the ordeal and the government's respo
High Court Judges Denied e-Khata in Bengaluru
Prominent figures, including a former chief secretary and High Court judges, face e-khata rejections in Bengaluru. The GBA forms a review team to scrutinize denials. Read the full story.
AP's Unified Family Survey Aims for Accurate Welfare Delivery
Andhra Pradesh government initiates a door-to-door Unified Family Survey (UFS) to update household records, ensuring timely welfare scheme delivery and efficient governance. Citizens urged to cooperate.
Cabinet Approves 3 New Delhi Metro Corridors Totalling 16 Km
Delhi's metro network expands with 3 new corridors approved by the cabinet. The 16 km addition aims to ease traffic, reduce 33,000 tonnes of carbon emissions yearly, and boost connectivity. Read more.
Mhadei River Authority Seeks Permanent Goa Office
Mahadayi Prawah Authority presses Goa for office space, extends deadline for project procedures. Key meeting sets stage for water resource management in the basin. Read the latest updates.
Over 100 Complaints Against Indigo for Ticket Cancellations
India's Consumer Affairs Ministry received about 100 complaints against IndiGo for sudden ticket cancellations and fare hikes. Read about the government's response and passenger rights.
Anu Garg Named First Woman Chief Secretary of Odisha
Odisha creates history by appointing 1991-batch IAS officer Anu Garg as its first woman Chief Secretary. She succeeds Manoj Ahuja upon his retirement on December 31. Read the full story.
Anu Garg to be Odisha's First Woman Chief Secretary
1991-batch IAS officer Anu Garg is appointed as Odisha's Chief Secretary, becoming the first woman to hold this top post. Learn about her career and this milestone.
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