Pune: PMC Removes Illegal Hoardings, Targets River Dumping
Pune Municipal Corporation removes four illegal hoardings, plans action against unauthorized advertising and illegal waste dumping near rivers. Officials use Google Maps for detection.
Category : State Politics
UP Govt Allocates Rs 25,500 Crore for Rural Development
The Uttar Pradesh government has allocated Rs 25,500 crore for rural development, focusing on employment, housing, roads, irrigation, and water supply. Key schemes include MNREGS, PM Awas Yojana, and Namami Gange.
UP Budget: Rs 5,041 Crore for Handloom, Textile to Create 30,000 Jobs
The Uttar Pradesh government has allocated Rs 5,041 crore in the 2026-27 budget for the handloom and textile sector, aiming to generate 30,000 jobs and support traditional industries through subsidies and modernisation initiatives.
Kanpur Lamborghini Crash: Tobacco Baron's Son Arrested
Shivam Mishra, son of a prominent tobacco baron, has been arrested following a high-speed Lamborghini crash in Kanpur. The incident, which caused significant public outrage, involved reckless driving and property damage.
UP Budget 2026-27: ₹44,000 Crore for Modern Policing
Uttar Pradesh's 2026-27 budget dedicates over ₹44,000 crore to enhance law and order, focusing on cyber security, women's safety, and disaster response. DGP Rajeev Krishna hails it as a historic step for a safer state.
UP Govt Allocates Funds for SDRF, ANTF, and Prison Agriculture
Uttar Pradesh government approves financial allocations for State Disaster Response Force, Anti-Narcotics Task Force, and prison agricultural initiatives in 2026-27 budget.
Yogi Adityanath Warns Against Festive Disruption, Stresses Law and Order
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed officials to maintain strict vigil during upcoming festivals like Holi, Mahashivratri, and Ramzan, warning that any attempts to disturb peace will face severe action.
Rajasthan Budget: 10 GW Power Target, Grid Upgrades Announced
Rajasthan's budget focuses on power sector expansion with a 10 GW generation target, grid strengthening, and new connections to drive growth and sustainability.
UP Budget Funds India's First Night Safari in Lucknow's Kukrail
The Uttar Pradesh Budget 2026-27 has provisioned over Rs 207 crore for the groundbreaking Kukrail Night Safari in Lucknow. This first-of-its-kind project, spanning 855 acres, will feature nocturnal species under simulated moonlight, with construction pend
Jaipur Gets Low Budget Allocations Before Elections
Jaipur received limited budget allocations in the 2026-27 state budget, with the lowest project count across three budgets under the current BJP government, despite upcoming municipal elections.
Rajasthan Budget Unveils Major Agriculture Package with Irrigation, Solar
Finance Minister Diya Kumari announced a comprehensive agriculture package in Rajasthan's budget, featuring increased spending, irrigation expansion, solar energy initiatives, and marketing reforms.
UP Budget Speech: FM Recites Urdu Poetry Praising CM Yogi Adityanath
Uttar Pradesh Finance Minister Suresh Khanna delivered a unique budget presentation, reciting six Urdu couplets that praised CM Yogi Adityanath's leadership and development work, earning applause from BJP MLAs.
TN Pastoralists Seek Development Board and Legal Protection
The Tamil Nadu Federation for Pastoral People's Sangam has petitioned the DMK manifesto committee, demanding a pastoral economic development board and protective legislation for migratory herders.
Nagpur Proposes 4% Property Tax Increase After 9 Years
Nagpur Municipal Corporation has proposed a 4% increase in general property tax across all slabs, along with hikes in other levies. The proposal awaits commissioner approval amid political uncertainty.
UP Budget: Crime Rates Drop with Modern Policing Reforms
Uttar Pradesh Finance Minister Suresh Khanna presents state budget highlighting significant crime reduction since 2016 through police modernization, improved intelligence, and stricter enforcement strategies.
BJP Honors Deendayal Upadhyaya on Samarpan Diwas in UP
The BJP commemorated Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya's death anniversary as Samarpan Diwas with tributes and seminars across Uttar Pradesh, emphasizing his antyodaya philosophy for inclusive development.
State Budget Boosts Urban Infrastructure with Major Allocations
The state budget outlines significant funding for urban local bodies, focusing on street lighting, drainage, flood control, parking, sanitation, and digital service delivery to enhance civic infrastructure.
Lokayukta Raids Four Karnataka Officials in Assets Cases
The Karnataka Lokayukta has raided four government officials in disproportionate assets cases, with searches conducted in Bengaluru, Bengaluru Rural, Davangere, and Dharwad.
Ex-Haryana MLA Gets Rs 5 Crore Extortion Threat on WhatsApp
Former Haryana MLA Balraj Kundu has reported receiving a Rs 5 crore extortion threat through WhatsApp, prompting a police investigation into the matter.
Hubballi Airport Adds 'May I Help You?' Passenger Help Desks
Hubballi Airport in Karnataka has introduced 'May I Help You?' help desks at both arrival and departure terminals to improve passenger assistance and streamline travel experiences.
Rajasthan Budget 2026: Assembly Disrupted 5 Times by Opposition
The Rajasthan Assembly's presentation of the State Budget 2026 was disrupted five times as opposition MLAs objected to claims by Finance Minister Diya Kumari on paper leaks, Yamuna Water Project, and school upgrades, demanding a CBI probe.
Nagpur Congress Corporator Questions Standing Committee Election Delay
A political controversy has erupted in Nagpur as Congress corporator Kumudini Gudadhe alleges that deferring the election of 16 standing committee members violates rules and conventions, potentially impacting budgetary approvals and civic governance.
Nagpur Mayor Mandates Rainwater Harvesting, Expands Tax Base
Nagpur Mayor Neeta Thakre directs civic administration to make rainwater harvesting mandatory, widen property tax base, improve revenue recovery, and submit inventory of NMC properties during comprehensive review meeting.
Parbhani Mayoral Election: Shiv Sena (UBT)-Congress Alliance Tested
All eyes are on Thursday's mayoral election in Parbhani Municipal Corporation after BJP's victory in Chandrapur with Shiv Sena (UBT) support. Shiv Sena (UBT) holds 25 seats and needs Congress's 12 corporators to elect its mayor candidate.
Bengal Political Clash Over 'Vande Mataram' Protocol
A political dispute has ignited in West Bengal following the Centre's issuance of an official protocol for 'Vande Mataram', with Trinamool and BJP trading accusations over the national song's legacy and religious undertones.
Rajasthan Budget: CM Sharma Pitches Mid-Term Report, Viksit Bharat Alignment
Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma presents the 2026–27 Rajasthan Budget as a mid-term report card, emphasizing holistic development, water projects, youth jobs, and phased education funding ahead of local elections.
Rajasthan Budget Criticized as 'Dull, Directionless' by Opposition
Leader of Opposition Tikaram Jully and Congress chief Govind Singh Dotasra sharply criticized the Bhajan Lal government's third Budget, calling it directionless with unclear financial provisions. They raised concerns over debt levels, incomplete schemes,
Farmers Protest Nagpur-Goa Expressway Land Survey in Latur
Tensions escalated in Morwad village, Latur, as farmers protested against land acquisition for the Shaktipeeth Expressway, with some threatening suicide and forcing officials to withdraw.
Maharashtra Police Recruitment Sees Over 32,000 Applicants
In Maharashtra's Akola and Amravati districts, police recruitment drives have attracted over 32,000 candidates for just 375 posts, with authorities implementing advanced technology like RFID and CCTV to ensure transparency.
Rajasthan Budget Criticized as Directionless by Opposition Leaders
Leader of Opposition Tikaram Jully and Congress chief Govind Singh Dotasra condemn the Bhajan Lal government's third Budget, calling it misleading with unclear funding and highlighting unfulfilled promises.
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