Govt targets 69% jump in FY27 rural road constructionIndia plans to construct 26,474 kilometers of rural roads this financial year. This target marks a significant 69% increase in road buildin...
19 Jun, 2026, 12.49 AM IST
Bengal plans dolphin parks, Ganga Aarti on Hooghly under Namami Gange pushWest Bengal is set to establish two dolphin parks, including one in Contai. The state will also undertake extensive cleaning of the Hooghly...
18 Jun, 2026, 09.11 PM IST
Rs 18,907 crore earmarked to build 26,474 kilometres of rural roads: GovtThe Central government plans to build 26,474 kilometers of rural roads by 2026-27. A budget of Rs 18,907 crore is allocated for this under ...
18 Jun, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
Restoring India’s land, securing India’s future through science and collective actionScientific innovations and integrated farming systems are combating land degradation and enhancing climate resilience, benefiting millions ...
18 Jun, 2026, 10.10 AM IST
Finmin to engage with states over looming El Nino falloutThe Finance Ministry will soon meet with states and central ministries to assess the economic and fiscal impact of El Nino. This review wil...
16 Jun, 2026, 11.49 PM IST
Assam: Defence ministry to acquire 333.662 acres for Artillery Brigade location planThe Ministry of Defence will acquire land in Assam's Udalguri district to establish units of an Artillery Brigade. The expansion is linked ...
16 Jun, 2026, 08.34 PM IST
Unemployment rate hits 11-month high of 5.5% in MayIndia's unemployment rate climbed to a high in May. Rural joblessness saw a significant rise, reaching a 12-month peak. Urban unemployment ...
15 Jun, 2026, 06.58 PM IST
CAG flags shortcomings at Social Audit Unit of Assam; suggests corrective measuresAssam's Social Audit Unit is struggling with significant operational and governance issues. A CAG report reveals its registration expired f...
14 Jun, 2026, 01.54 PM IST
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting releases draft rules to 'consolidate' broadcasting sectorThe Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has released draft rules to bring television, radio, DTH, HITS, and IPTV services under the Te...
13 Jun, 2026, 01.43 PM IST
India eyes global bio-energy leadership with unified push on capital, missions and SAF exportsIndia is poised to become a major bio-energy exporter and bolster its energy security. Industry leaders at the India Bio-Energy Conference ...
13 Jun, 2026, 10.48 AM IST
Supply curbs bulk buyers shut out of retail fuel networkThe government has restricted bulk diesel purchases from retail stations to 200 litres per customer and banned reselling to prevent diversi...
13 Jun, 2026, 12.28 AM IST
From TV to radio, Centre proposes common broadcasting regulationsNew draft rules propose a unified regulatory framework for television and radio broadcasting. Private radio stations will now be required t...
12 Jun, 2026, 06.58 PM IST
President approves merger of REC with Power Finance CorporationThe President has approved the merger of REC Ltd into Power Finance Corporation. This move follows PFC's acquisition of a majority stake in...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.51 PM IST
Mobile data cost dips 97% to Rs 8 per GB, broadband users up 17x in 12 years of Modi govtInternet data costs have fallen dramatically by 97 percent since 2014, making it more affordable. This has led to a significant increase in...
10 Jun, 2026, 09.25 PM IST
Shivraj Singh Chouhan meets states for smooth shift to VB-G RAM G schemeRural development minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan met state counterparts to ensure the smooth rollout of a new employment guarantee program ...
10 Jun, 2026, 12.09 AM IST
Centre announces Rs 95,692 crore interim allocation under VB-G RAM GAnnouncing a significant investment of over Rs 95,000 crore, the Centre is launching the VB-G RAM G scheme, effectively taking the place of...
09 Jun, 2026, 07.22 PM IST
Centre approves 153 lakh person-Days under MGNREGS for West Bengal; New rural employment framework to roll out from July 11The Centre has approved a substantial labour budget of 153 lakh person-days for West Bengal under the MGNREGS for June 2026. This initiativ...
09 Jun, 2026, 10.31 AM IST