Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami directs officials to create security SOP for government employees after BJP MLA supporters allegedly assault education director over school renaming dispute.
Bihar MLAs from all parties united to demand an increase in constituency development funds to Rs 5 crore, citing rising costs and comparisons with other states. The assembly also discussed drug enforcement and liquor prohibition issues.
Bihar's cooperative department partners with NFCSF to revive Sakri and Raiyam sugar mills, closed since 1997, aiming to boost rural economy through sugar, ethanol, and biogas production.
Sericulture Minister K Venkatesh states the chief minister's position is not vacant, dismissing speculation about Vokkaliga, Lingayat, or Dalit leadership. He also comments on Bandipur safari resumption.
Patna's Bailey Road, known as Nehru Path, will be widened from 10 to 14 lanes between Rupaspur and Saguna Mor. The Rs 318 crore project aims to ease severe traffic congestion caused by rapid urban growth, with completion targeted by December.
Bihar's cooperative minister announces a 50-member team will visit Gujarat to study cooperative farming and milk production models for replication in Bihar, aiming to boost employment and agriculture.
Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu will visit Cheepurpalli assembly constituency to distribute NTR Bharosa pensions and address a public meeting at Pylapeta in Ravivalasa panchayat on February 28.
Meghalaya's minimum wage of Rs 525 is the highest in the northeast and second highest nationally after Karnataka, as Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma highlights the state's economic growth and job creation.
Bihar's legislative assembly saw lawmakers advocate for GI tags for local sweets like Barh's laai and Lakhisarai's rasgulla, while highlighting major investments in Muzaffarpur's food processing sector.
The Namo Bharat RRTS in Uttar Pradesh achieved a milestone with over 1 lakh passengers on its first full day of operation, showcasing strong public adoption and boosting regional connectivity.
Bihar Chief Secretary Pratyaya Amrit directs use of BISAG and ADRIN satellite data to identify and destroy illegal opium and cannabis crops. NCORD meeting focuses on enforcement, awareness, and de-addiction centers.
Mizoram shelters 38,059 refugees from Myanmar and Bangladesh as of Feb 5, with biometric enrollment at 93.04% completion for Myanmar refugees, though progress has stalled in six districts.
The Odisha government's decision to allow liquor sales in tetra packs has ignited a political controversy, with opposition BJD calling it unethical and anti-youth, while ruling BJP defends it as a continuation of previous policy.
Bihar Finance Minister Bijendra Prasad Yadav presented the Rs 3.47 lakh crore Appropriation Bill for 2026-27, dismissing opposition claims of empty coffers and pledging accelerated development to make Bihar developed by 2030.
Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma has referred the Sialkal Range Development Council Bill, 2026, to an assembly select committee after debate. The bill, covering six villages with high Paite community concentration, faces opposition over ethnic division co
Four aides of BJP MLA Umesh Sharma Kau, including a history-sheeter, were arrested for assaulting elementary education director Ajay Kumar Naudiyal and vandalizing his office in Raipur, Dehradun.
Senior minister K Venkatesh directs Mysuru district administration to quickly restart tobacco procurement after a week-long halt due to GST hike on cigarettes, aiming to restore earlier rates and prevent farmer losses.
Meghalaya CM Conrad K Sangma presented the 2026-27 budget, emphasizing gender equality, youth, and climate with a Rs 2,672 crore fiscal deficit. Key allocations include Rs 6,849 crore for gender, Rs 4,824 crore for youth, and Rs 5,572 crore for climate.
Cocomi farmers' wing expresses disappointment over non-disbursal of 2024 compensation to thousands affected by Manipur violence, despite central funds being released.
The Punjab cabinet approved humanitarian compensation for flood-hit farmers on government land, extended the OTS scheme until June 2026, and introduced a reward policy for catching wanted criminals. It also revived 361 staff nurse posts and granted benefi
A protest by chowkidars and dafadaars in Patna escalated into violence as police used lathicharge, injuring multiple people and leading to 15 detentions.
Dabwali MLA Amarjeet Singh raised critical issues including canal water supply, pension delays, transport infrastructure, and seed testing in the Haryana Assembly, urging government action.
Belagavi's comprehensive 20-year master plan for the city and 55 surrounding villages sees fresh hope as two bids are received in the latest tender process after previous attempts failed due to contractor issues and security deposit problems.
Raijor Dal chief Akhil Gogoi warns Congress of electoral defeat if excluded from opposition alliance, demanding 15 assembly seats including Dhing and Borchola. Congress leaders claim positive progress in seat-sharing talks.
Opposition parties in Odisha continue to disrupt assembly proceedings for the fifth consecutive day, protesting farmers' distress sales and raising the Epstein files controversy, forcing repeated adjournments.
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin gave a cryptic response when asked about leading the INDIA opposition bloc, echoing his father Karunanidhi's famous 1997 retort. Meanwhile, Congress veteran Mani Shankar Aiyar and Shiv Sena (UBT) have pitched Stalin as the ideal le
The musical fountain at Brindavan Gardens in Karnataka has been suspended due to a technical glitch, leading to visitor protests and demands for ticket refunds on Sunday evening.
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi reveals 16 of 44 government departments spent less than 50% of allocated budget by January, with only two exceeding 80% expenditure.
Punjab government will present its 2026-27 budget on March 8, coinciding with International Women's Day, with expectations of a Rs 1,100 monthly allowance for women as a pre-election promise.
Farmers' protest bandh in Sringeri constituency against elephant attacks received overwhelming response. Political tensions flare as MLA and police face accusations of mishandling protests.