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New Delhi, April 8: More than 6.1 crore voters are expected to exercise their vote on Thursday when the two states of Assam and Kerala, and the Union Territory of Puducherry will go to Assembly polls in a single‑phase voting schedule. The election in this round will cover 140 seats in Kerala, 126 in Assam and 30 in Puducherry, with the phase serving as a political soundboard and mid‑term test for regional and national parties alike. Results will be declared on May 4 alongside outcomes for Tamil ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) More than 6.1 crore voters are expected to exercise their vote on Thursday when the two states of Assam and Kerala, and the Union Territory of Puducherry will go to Assembly polls in a single‑phase voting schedule. The election in this round will cover 140 seats in Kerala, 126 in Assam and 30 in Puducherry, with the phase serving as a political soundboard and mid‑term test for regional and national parties alike. Results will be declared on May 4 alongside o ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on April 8, 2026 approved ₹26,069.50 crore for the 1720 MW Kamala Hydro Electric Project in Arunachal Pradesh. The project will come up across Kamle, Kra Daadi, and Kurung Kumey districts and will be built by NHPC Limited in partnership with the state government. The Kamala Hydro Electric Project will have an installed capacity of 1720 MW, spread across nine generating units -- eight of 210 MW each and one of 40 MW. Once fully operatio ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 8 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hailed the Union Cabinet's approval of Phase-2 of the Jaipur Metro as a significant boost to urban mobility, while also commending the nod to two hydroelectric projects in Arunachal Pradesh and the increased subsidy for phosphate and potash fertilisers. In a series of posts on X, the prime minister said the cabinet's approval for Jaipur Metro Phase-2 is a significant step towards sustainable urban growth. "Jaipur is set for a maj ...Read More >
Srinagar: In a striking appeal for global harmony, National Conference president Farooq Abdullah welcomed the ceasefire between the United States and Iran, stressing that dialogue remains the only viable path forward as wars have never yielded lasting solutions. NC patron told reporters in Srinagar that he was grateful both nations had "found the courage to sit across the table," adding that the conflict had shaken the entire world. "War has never been a solution, and it will never be. I congr ...Read More >
Guwahati: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved two major hydroelectric projects in Arunachal Pradesh with a combined investment of over Rs 40,000 crore, signalling a significant push to expand hydropower capacity in the Northeast. The projects include the 1,720 MW Kamala Hydro Electric Project and the 1,200 MW Kalai-II Hydro Electric Project, aimed at strengthening energy generation, grid stability and peak demand management. T ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 8: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved Jaipur Metro Phase-2, a transformative 41 km long North-South corridor from Prahladpura to Todi Mod, comprising 36 stations, at a total project cost of INR 13,037.66 crore. According to a statement from the Cabinet, the project will be implemented by Rajasthan Metro Rail Corporation Limited (RMRCL), a 50:50 joint venture of the Government of India and the Government of Rajasthan. The Phase-2 corridor wi ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday approved the proposal of the Department of Fertilisers for fixing the Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) rates worth Rs 41,534 crore for KHARIF Season, 2026 on Phosphatic and Potassic (P&K) fertilisers. The Kharif season stretches from April 1, 2026 to September 30, 2026. Speaking at the cabinet briefing, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that under the Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) scheme for our 'Annadatas' and farmer ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 8 (PTI) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on Wednesday approved a sharp increase in the cost of the Rajasthan oil refinery project to Rs 79,459 crore, alongside additional equity support from Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL), as the government pushes to expand domestic refining and petrochemical capacity. The revised project cost of HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Ltd (HRRL) marks a significant jump from the earlier estimate of Rs 43,129 crore, according to an of ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, today has approved the proposal of the Department of Fertilisers for fixing the Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) rates for KHARIF Season, 2026 (from April 1, 2026 to September 30, 2026) on Phosphatic and Potassic (P&K) fertilisers. Speaking at the cabinet briefing, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said, "Under the Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) scheme for our 'Annadatas' and farmer brothers, a complete subsid ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu and Chief Minister Rekha Gupta conducted a joint inspection at Vasudev Ghat on Wednesday to assess the city's preparedness for the upcoming summer and rainy seasons.During the visit, the LG and CM reviewed various aspects of the ghat's maintenance, including boat operations and the condition of the iron bridge.Speaking to reporters, LG Taranjit Singh Sandhu emphasised a collaborative delhi administration approach t ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu and Chief Minister Rekha Gupta conducted a joint inspection at Vasudev Ghat on Wednesday to assess the city's preparedness for the upcoming summer and rainy seasons. During the visit, the LG and CM reviewed various aspects of the ghat's maintenance, including boat operations and the condition of the iron bridge. Speaking to reporters, LG Taranjit Singh Sandhu emphasised a collaborative delhi administration approa ...Read More >
The existing Directorate of Information Technology will be upgraded into a Commissionerate for Electronics, Information Technology and Artificial Intelligence, according to an official statement. A dedicated Information Technology cadre will also be established, with permanent posts at the state secretariat, Mantralaya, commissionerate, and district levels, aimed at enhancing IT, AI, and digital governance across the state. The cabinet meeting was chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 8 (PTI) Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu and Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday visited Vasudev ghat along the Yamuna bank to take stock of summer and monsoon preparations of the government. During the visit, Sandhu said that he has discussed with the chief minister that the entire cabinet will be involved. He also said that with summer approaching, there are challenges related to water, followed by the monsoon, which has its own issues like cleanliness. "Yo ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 8 (PTI) Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu and Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday visited Vasudev ghat along the Yamuna bank to take stock of summer and monsoon preparations of the government. During the visit, Sandhu said that he has discussed with the chief minister that the entire cabinet will be involved. He also said that with summer approaching, there are challenges related to water, followed by the monsoon, which has its own issues like cleanliness. "Yo ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 7 (IANS) In a bid to modernise governance and strengthen disaster management, the Maharashtra Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday approved two major initiatives: the establishment of the Maharashtra Geotechnology Application Centre (MahaGeoTech) and the implementation of the Maharashtra Resilience Development Programme. To accelerate administrative efficiency using cutting-edge technology, the government has cleared the deck for the formation of MahaGeoT ...Read More >
The Uttar Pradesh government has launched a Rs 403-crore "Dr B R Ambedkar Murti Vikas Yojana" to beautify, develop and maintain statues of Ambedkar in all 403 Assembly constituencies. Cleared by the Cabinet Tuesday, each constituency will get Rs 1 crore for 10 statues under the scheme. This comes a day after Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced that 'protective umbrellas' will be installed over statues of Ambedkar and other such icons across the state Instructions have also been given to p ...Read More >
LUCKNOW: The Uttar Pradesh government has launched a '403-crore "Dr B R Ambedkar Murti Vikas Yojana" to beautify, develop and maintain statues of Dr BR Ambedkar across all 403 Assembly constituencies in the state, in what is being seen as a Dalit outreach move. The scheme, cleared by the Cabinet on Tuesday, will allocate Rs 1 crore per constituency for up to 10 statues. It was announced a day after Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath spoke about installing protective canopies over statues of Dr Ambe ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Delhi Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, on Tuesday thanked the Centre for its decision to regularise 1,511 unauthorised colonies in the national capital. At a meeting held at the Delhi Secretariat, the Cabinet unanimously passed a resolution expressing gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Urban Development Minister Manohar Lal. Calling it a transformative step, the Chief Minister said the decision would bring hope, dignity and long-awaited security to ...Read More >
MUMBAI: State-owned power distribution company MSEDCL will be restructured to create a new company to serve its agricultural consumers, a move that will benefit the MSEDCL as well as its industrial and commercial users. The demerger, approved by the state government at its cabinet meeting on Tuesday, will also see the parent company list on the stock exchange and issue bonds worth ₹32,679 crore. This is a milestone for power distribution in the state, and for the Maharashtra State Electricity D ...Read More >
The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday, approved all 22 proposals placed before it, clearing a wide-ranging set of decisions linked to education, infrastructure, social welfare, transport and industrial development. The biggest takeaway from the meeting was a major relief package for lakhs of Shiksha Mitras and instructors, whose monthly honorarium has been sharply increased. The Cabinet also approved a large-scale digital distribution plan under which l ...Read More >
The Maharashtra Resilient Development Programme (MRDP), designed to enhance the state's disaster management system, will receive Rs 165 crore in external assistance from the World Bank. Mumbai: The Maharashtra Cabinet on Tuesday approved the creation of a new Information Technology and Artificial Intelligence department, a major restructuring of state power utility Mahavitaran, and a World Bank-supported programme aimed at strengthening disaster-response mechanisms. The Maharashtra Resilient D ...Read More >
A division bench led by chief justice GS Sandhawalia observed that "not even a leaf has moved" despite repeated requests from the Union ministry of law to create special courts for Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) cases. The court dismissed the state's assurances as "hollow promises," noting that no effective steps have been taken to upgrade infrastructure that was established 20 years ago. The court has directed the principal secretary, finance, to disclose the percentage of t ...Read More >
The decision was taken at a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. State Transport Minister Dayashankar Singh, while briefing reporters, said the cabinet has cleared the proposal for developing 49 additional bus stations across the state under the PPP model. He said in the first phase, approval had already been granted for 23 bus terminals, including three each in Lucknow, Kanpur and Agra. Singh said the new bus terminals will be developed on the lines of airports, featuri ...Read More >
GUWAHATI, 7 Apr: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday asserted that the opposition alliance will form a government in Assam by winning around 73 seats of 126 assembly constituencies in the upcoming elections. Addressing a press meet here, he described Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma as the "most corrupt" in India and sought comments from RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on this. "The Congress-led alliance is going to form the next government in Assam. We will win 72-73 seats," Khar ...Read More >
Ludhiana: Punjab minister for industries and commerce, investment promotion, local bodies and power, Sanjeev Arora, stated today that a new exhibition centre is being established on a 10-acre land parcel near the Jalandhar Bypass. During an interaction with leading Ludhiana industrialists at a local hotel, he confirmed that the tender for this project will be opened this Monday, with the work expected to be completed within a single year.Addressing the gathered industrialists, the cabinet minist ...Read More >
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The Cabinet on Tuesday decided to establish the Financial Training and Research Institute (FTRI) at the RCVP Academy of Administration and Management. The institute will provide centralised and standardised training in financial administration and management to personnel at all levels of government. The move is expected to improve departmental efficiency, strengthen financial discipline, and enhance transparency. The seven existing accounting training institutes in the ...Read More >
Mumbai: In a major push towards digital governance and technological advancement, the Maharashtra Cabinet on Tuesday approved the creation of a dedicated Department of Electronics, Information Technology and Artificial Intelligence. The decision was taken at a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. Viksit Maharashtra 2047 Vision The move is aimed at accelerating the state's "Viksit Maharashtra 2047" vision by strengthening policy-making, implementation and monitoring of t ...Read More >
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Chief Minister Mohan Yadav instructed that all the works proposed for Simhastha 2028 should be compulsorily completed by Diwali 2027. He was addressing a meeting of the cabinet sub-committee formed for Simhastha 2028 at Mantralaya on Tuesday. The committee approved 22 works worth Rs 2,923.84 crore. The Chief Minister said that an intense training programme arrangement should be started for Simhastha-related duties. Adequate availability of officials should be ensured f ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 7 (PTI) Delhi Cabinet, headed by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, in a meeting on Tuesday, passed a resolution thanking Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Union government for rolling out a policy for the regularisation of unauthorised colonies in the city. Gupta said the move will benefit lakhs of families and provide them a sense of dignity and security. She said that both the Centre and the Delhi government will now work together to take concrete steps towards the comprehensive ...Read More >
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