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Tamil Nadu Assembly passes unanimous resolution on tax devolution

The resolution sought equitable tax-sharing norms that reward fiscal performance while protecting States from being disadvantaged by population control success.

7 Aug 2026 3:20 pm
Andhra to procure 1,600 MW thermal power through competitive bidding

The bidding process will be conducted on the basis of the standard Request for Qualification (RfQ), Request for Proposal (RfP) and Power Supply Agreement (PSA) documents notified by the Union Ministry of Power

7 Aug 2026 2:42 pm
Lok Sabha adjourns till Monday amid Opposition protests

Papers listed for the day and reports of various Parliamentary committees were tabled in the House

7 Aug 2026 1:38 pm
Tamil Nadu govt to move resolution urging Centre for fair devolution of taxes

The TVK-led government will also demand that States achievements in population stabilisation and human development do not place them at a comparative disadvantage

7 Aug 2026 10:28 am
Handloom Day: Govt will keep supporting sector, says PM Modi

PM Modi said that India celebrates its rich and vibrant handloom heritage and salutes the skill, creativity, and dedication of weavers and artisans

7 Aug 2026 9:33 am
Heavy rain batters Kerala; IMD issues red alert for seven districts

India Meteorological Department (IMD) issues a red alert for Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Kannur and Kasaragod districts

7 Aug 2026 9:28 am
CBI claims NEET-UG 2026 leak network used WhatsApp, Telegram and digital files to circulate question papers before exam

According to the CBI, forensic analysis of accused Yash Yadav's mobile phone revealed PDF files containing the leaked NEET-UG 2026 question paper along with Telegram conversations with a contact saved as AP Broker, later identified during the investigation as co-accused Shubham Madhukar Khairnar

7 Aug 2026 9:21 am
Tamil Nadu seeks public suggestions to boost State revenues

The State has launched a public consultation to gather ideas for strengthening revenue mobilisation, fiscal efficiency and long-term financial sustainability.

6 Aug 2026 9:55 pm
TN chief minister Vijay urges PM Modi to expedite work on linking Godavari-Cauvery-Gundar rivers

Implementation of the Godavari-CauveryVaigaiGundar Link Project would facilitate the transfer of surplus floodwaters from water-surplus basins to water-deficit regions, says CM Vijay

6 Aug 2026 9:42 pm
Chalet Hotels adds Athiva hotels in Pune, Hyderabad

New hotels to add 381 keys in the two cities in the next 3-5 years

6 Aug 2026 9:22 pm
J&Ks rooftop solar push enters implementation phase as applications outpace installations

85,908 households in Jammu and Kashmir have applied under the PM Surya Ghar scheme, while rooftop solar systems have been installed at 39,160 homes

6 Aug 2026 9:13 pm
France hands over detailed proposal for 114 Rafale aircraft deal

In May, India issued the Letter of Request (LoR) to France inviting comprehensive proposal for the Rafale jet deal for the Indian Air Force

6 Aug 2026 8:46 pm
Singarenis Naini coal mine starts supplying coal to Telanganas STPP

The milestone marks Singarenis expansion beyond Telangana, with its Odisha mine beginning commercial coal supplies to support power generation

6 Aug 2026 7:47 pm
Andhra Pradesh Cabinet approves Ease of Doing Business Act, PPP Policy for 2026

Business reforms, infrastructure approvals and industrial policy decisions dominated the Andhra Pradesh Cabinet meeting, alongside renewable energy and education initiatives

6 Aug 2026 7:20 pm
Karnataka explores long-term AI partnership with Anthropic

Talks focus on AI adoption across governance, education and healthcare

6 Aug 2026 6:07 pm
Visakhapatnam data centre boom to create over 51,800 jobs, boost housing demand: Report

Expanding digital infrastructure is expected to accelerate employment, housing demand and commercial development, reshaping the citys long-term economic growth trajectory

6 Aug 2026 4:03 pm
TN Agri Budget: Govt bets on AI, Machine Learning to deliver real-time assistance to farmers

2 crore allocated for the 'Uzhavar AI scheme', which will integrate AI and ML technologies to modernise agricultural extension services

6 Aug 2026 12:47 pm
APs FDI inflows surge over sixfold in two years

The Centre said Andhra Pradesh received $608 million in FDI in FY 2025-26, compared to $92 million in FY 2023-24, the last full financial year of the YSRCP government

6 Aug 2026 11:54 am
Lulu Group to expand in central Kerala with second hypermarket in Kottayam

Inks agreement with KGA group for hypermarket at KGA Mall, Changanassery

6 Aug 2026 11:52 am
Lok Sabha adjourned till 2 pm amid opposition protests

Opposition MPs began raising slogans and demanded the presence of Home Minister Amit Shah in the House over the police action against student protesters on July 20

6 Aug 2026 11:37 am
Kerala Minister says apex court directions on Mullaperiyar dam unimplemented, objects water level hike

Kerala to approach apex court if TN proceeds with its reported move to raise the reservoir's water level beyond 142 feet: Kerala Water Resources Minister Mons Joseph

6 Aug 2026 10:53 am
TVK govt to present agri budget

Minister for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, R Vinoth, will present the agricultural budget estimates

6 Aug 2026 9:45 am
Chandipura virus outbreak: Centre sends expert team to Gujarat and Rajasthan

Scientists are intensifying surveillance, animal testing and genome sequencing to better understand the virus and strengthen disease control measures nationwide

5 Aug 2026 9:33 pm
Karnataka attracts fresh investments from Cipla, Rocket India during Mumbai roadshow

Karnatakas investment outreach gained momentum with major manufacturing expansion plans and fresh investor interest across infrastructure, renewable energy and industries.

5 Aug 2026 9:26 pm
Govt explores special Parliament session to revive womens quota, delimitation Bills

The proposed legislation seeks to operationalise 33 per cent reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies by linking it to a fresh delimitation exercise

5 Aug 2026 9:25 pm
Molbio Diagnostics IPO opens on Aug 10 at a price band of 768-807

Funds will used to set up own research centre Bengaluru, among other things

5 Aug 2026 8:32 pm
Bengaluru bike taxi crackdown: Karnataka seizes nearly 260 two-wheelers

Enforcement teams targeted unauthorised operators while the legal dispute over bike taxi permits remains pending before the Supreme Court.

5 Aug 2026 7:38 pm
Rise in interest payments, liabilities gives limited fiscal space for new schemes: TN FM

Tamil Nadus debt has doubled over the past five years, reaching about 10 lakh crore, says Tamil Nadu Finance Minister N Marie Wilson

5 Aug 2026 4:04 pm
Kerala announces 8 lakh aid for flood victims kin; house compensation hiked

. A total of 27,048 people are currently staying in 462 relief camps across the State

5 Aug 2026 3:24 pm
Tamil Nadu targets industrial push with new policy, AI-powered investor services and 3,200-crore industrial parks

For the MSME sector, the Budget earmarks 225 crore under the Tamil Nadu Women Entrepreneurs Empowerment Scheme and 352 crore under the Capital Subsidy Scheme

5 Aug 2026 2:20 pm
Tamil Nadu Budget 2026: Government announces 1 Lakh subsidy for rooftop solar under PM SuryaGhar

A system for installing smart meters will also be introduced for all consumers in Chennai city, as well as for 50 lakh industrial and commercial consumers across other parts of the state

5 Aug 2026 2:16 pm
Tamil Nadu Budget 2026: Government bets big on AI for education, governance and industrial growth

In the Revised Budget Estimates, an amount of 398 crore has been allocated to the Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology and Digital Services Department

5 Aug 2026 12:53 pm
TVK govt sets sight on $1.5 trillion economy by 2031

In his address to the Legislative Assembly, the Finance Minister lauded the leadership of Chief Minister Vijay, stating that his entry into public service was driven by a moral obligation to the people

5 Aug 2026 11:31 am
Tamil Nadu Budget set to be tabled amid high political drama

State finance Minister N Marie Wilson is set to present the Budget for 2026-27 amid high political drama around the arrest of Leader of Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin on Tuesday.

5 Aug 2026 9:47 am
Tamil Nadu Budget 2026 Live: Finance Minister Marie Wilson to present maiden Budget at 10 am

TN Budget 2026-27 Updates & Announcements: Amid much expectations, Vijay-led TVK government to present its maiden Budget in Tamil Nadu

5 Aug 2026 9:06 am
BRICS Anti-Corruption Meeting: DoPT Secy calls for BRICS cooperation to address fugitive offenders

She welcomed the progress made on the BRICS Repository on Informal Cooperation for Tracing Fugitive Offenders Sought for Corruption and Supporting Extradition

4 Aug 2026 6:25 pm
Bengaluru to lead Indias deep-tech revolution, says D K Shivakumar

He urged global capability centres to focus on innovation and patents, saying deep-tech will drive Bengalurus next phase of growth

4 Aug 2026 4:43 pm
Kerala unveils AI-led governance overhaul to streamline administration, speed up public services

in addition, Kerala is introducing a technology-enabled litigation management framework aimed at identifying legal provisions that generate repetitive government litigation and reducing avoidable court cases

4 Aug 2026 1:45 pm
Artha moves Madras HC seeking trademark protection, Court grants interim relief

Artha India Holdings is the venture capital group behind Artha Venture Fund and Artha Venture Partners, a family-office-backed microVC platform that has backed startups like OYO, Rapido, Purplle, and Agnikul Cosmos

4 Aug 2026 12:48 pm
Udhayanidhi Stalin detained over remarks against Tamil Nadu CM; political row deepens

It is alleged that he made the comments after the public chanted an actresss name while he was criticising the Chief Minister, sparking political controversy

4 Aug 2026 11:56 am
Punjab govt says its employees get salaries up to 70% higher than central govt counterparts

Statement comes after the Punjab and Haryana High Court directed the state government to clear pending DA of employees and pensioners within a fortnight

4 Aug 2026 9:53 am
PM-SYM pension scheme: Women outnumber men, account for over 53% of subscribers

As of July 29, 2026, over 54 lakh beneficiaries have enrolled in the PM-SYM scheme for informal sector workers, the government informed Parliament on Monday

3 Aug 2026 9:06 pm
Visakhapatnam partners with Moscow to build AI-driven smart transport system

The collaboration aims to bring global urban mobility expertise, advanced transport technology and sustainable infrastructure planning to the growing coastal city

3 Aug 2026 8:36 pm
Karnataka Cabinet expansion triggers Congress dissidence as aspirants miss out

The expansion came after weeks of consultations between the Karnataka Congress leadership and the party high command in New Delhi over regional, caste and factional representation.

3 Aug 2026 8:17 pm
30-year stronghold fallen in 30 days: Prashant Kishor wrests BJP Presidents seat in a bypoll

The BJP had held the constituency continuously since 1995, making Bankipur one of its safest urban seats in Bihar.

3 Aug 2026 8:00 pm
India to host second BRICS anti-corruption working group meeting in Hyderabad on Aug 4, 5

The discussions will focus on strengthening informal cooperation for tracing fugitives, enhancing information-sharing and operational cooperation through the BRICS expert network on asset recovery

3 Aug 2026 4:29 pm
Centre allocated 376.88 cr in 2025-26 on conservation, preservation of ASI sites

The allocation for other years stood at -- 313.43 cr (year 2024-25); 443.53 cr (year 2023-24); 392.71 cr (year 2022-23); and 270 cr (year 2021-22)

3 Aug 2026 4:23 pm
Migrant workers stay put, easing fears for Valleys labour dependent economy

Every year, around 400,000 migrant workers from States such as Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Punjab and Rajasthan travel to Jammu and Kashmir for seasonal employment

3 Aug 2026 3:27 pm
Cauvery row: TN moves SC to secure due share of water

As of August 3, the combined total storage in the reservoirs in Karnataka--KRS, Kabini, Harangi and Hemavathy, stood at 77.537 TMC and Karnataka would face no difficulty in releasing Tamil Nadu's due share proportionately.

3 Aug 2026 2:51 pm