Category : Governance


Delhi's Rs 1.04 Lakh Crore Green Budget: 21% for Eco Push

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta presents Delhi's Rs 1,03,700 crore budget for 2026-27, with 21% allocated to green initiatives, emphasizing infrastructure, education, and health. Key announcements include electric buses by 2029 and welfare schemes for women an

Delhi to Set Up DITI Aayog Policy Think Tank on NITI Aayog Lines

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced the creation of DITI Aayog, a policy think tank modeled after NITI Aayog, in the 2026-27 budget. The initiative aims to make policy formulation more focused on Delhi's needs, alongside digital governance reforms.

UP Electricity Services Improve in National Discom Ratings

Uttar Pradesh's electricity distribution companies show overall improvement in consumer service ratings for FY 2024-25, with Noida Power Company Ltd achieving top A+ grade and Dakshinanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd upgrading from B+ to A.

Gurgaon MCG Fines Rs 1.8 Crore for Sanitation Violations

The Municipal Corporation of Gurgaon has imposed fines totaling Rs 1.8 crore through 9,002 challans for sanitation and environmental violations between March 2025 and March 2026, with polythene use being the most common offence.

Pune Traffic App: 240K Complaints, 170K Challans Issued

The Pune Traffic Police app launched in June 2025 has received 240,000 complaints, resulting in 170,000 challans. Citizens report violations like triple-seat riding and tinted windows, aiding police in managing traffic across the city's 518 sq km area.

Indore Clears 1,250 Tonnes of Waste at Depalpur Dumpsite

Indore Municipal Corporation has successfully tackled 1,250 metric tonnes of waste accumulated over five years at Depalpur dumpsite. Over 500 ragpickers sorted recyclables, with 4.5 tonnes sold and 60 tonnes converted to fuel.

Railways New Refund Rules: No Refund Under 8 Hours

Indian Railways announces stricter refund rules with no refund for cancellations less than 8 hours before departure and 50% deduction for 8-24 hours. New norms aim to curb black market ticket sales.

Pune Replaces British-Era Water Pipelines in Cantonment Areas

The Pune Municipal Corporation has initiated a Rs 15 crore project to replace 20km of corroded British-era water pipelines in the Pune Cantonment Board, aiming to resolve long-standing issues of leakages, contamination, and erratic supply over 18 months.

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