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Gujarat expands Narmada water coverage, prepares crop contingency plans amid El Nino concerns

Over 300 lakes in North Gujarat to get Narmada supply as state readies contingency plans for farmers

18 Jun 2026 8:47 pm
Union Minister Pradhan reviews preparedness for NEET-UG re-exam, stresses on integrity, transparency

Pradhan said that the designated officers will reach all states to coordinate activities pertaining to the re-examination process

18 Jun 2026 7:38 pm
Southern States compete for Pixxels satellite factory after founder details Bengaluru land hurdles on X

The public observation regarding administrative and infrastructure challenges quickly caught the attention of regional government officials

18 Jun 2026 7:38 pm
AP SIPB clears new investment proposals worth 30,515 cr

CM Naidu called stronger support for start-ups and effective utilisation of the States innovation ecosystem through the Ratan Tata Innovation Hub

18 Jun 2026 7:27 pm
Modi to disburse incentives worth 2,400 cr to more than 15 lakh beneficiaries under PM-VBRY

He will credit incentives during an event at Vigyan Bhawan, said Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya

18 Jun 2026 7:27 pm
Maharashtra govt, Germanys JWC GmbH sign agreement to boost business events in State

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Maharashtra Convention Bureau (MCB) and JWC GmbH in this regard

18 Jun 2026 6:27 pm
TN Govt not in favour of greenfield airport at Parandur; all options to be explored, says minister

The state government is against proceeding with the proposed greenfield airport at Parandur as it involves destruction of wetalands: Minister for Energy, Resources and Law Nirmal Kumar

18 Jun 2026 4:58 pm
Modi to disburse 2,400 crore under PM-VBRY on Friday

Modi will disburse the funds during an event at Vigyan Bhawan, the labour minister informed media persons

18 Jun 2026 4:28 pm
TN Governors address read in full in after a 3-year gap; Arlekar calls it a new era for TN Assembly

Smooth session signals thaw in ties between State government and Lok Bhavan

18 Jun 2026 4:04 pm
Home Minister Shah, US Ambassador Gor discuss strengthening security cooperation

This comes a day after the meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump at the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France

18 Jun 2026 3:57 pm
India's C&I energy storage market to expand to 2231 GWh by 2032: IESA

The study details two growth scenarios: a Business-as-Usual path, with ESS reaching 22-23 GWh by 2032, and a Rapid Adoption scenario, in which market-friendly reforms and technological advances could propel installations to 31 GWh

18 Jun 2026 3:37 pm
Kerala Budget in focus as UDF faces tough fiscal choices

The revised Budget comes nearly two weeks after the government tabled a white paper on Keralas finances, painting a grim picture of mounting debt, unpaid liabilities and shrinking fiscal space

18 Jun 2026 3:17 pm
Bengaluru ranks second in Asia for AI Innovation

Ranking 15th globally in the Startup Ecosystem Index, Bengaluru continues to cement its position as Indias leading startup hub

18 Jun 2026 12:37 pm
Tamil Nadu Assembly to pass resolution on financial devolution, says Governor

A Special Legal Committee will also be constituted to legally pursue the issue up to the Supreme Court, in order to secure fair financial devolution, Governor Rajendra Arlekar said

18 Jun 2026 11:17 am
Odisha approves Rs 76,612 crore investment proposals across 20 mega projects, to create over 50,000 jobs

Major investments include lab-grown diamond units, solar PV manufacturing facilities, EV-grade magnet production, integrated steel plants, and power projects

17 Jun 2026 10:47 pm
Gujarat govt signs 1 lakh cr funding pact with HUDCO for metro, expressways and Dholera projects

The funding is expected to support a range of projects including Ahmedabad Metro Rail Phases 2 and 3, expressways, sports infrastructure and the development of Dholera as a greenfield smart city

17 Jun 2026 9:57 pm
West Bengal FM Swapan Dasgupta meets Nirmala Sitharaman, Ashok Lahiri ahead of State Budget

The first Budget Session of the 18th West Bengal Legislative Assembly will commence on June 18

17 Jun 2026 9:08 pm
Thirteen States formulate green hydrogen policies; four in final stages: MNRE

The portal will facilitate transparent certification and regulatory compliance under the Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme of India

17 Jun 2026 8:27 pm
Operation Tiger: Sena (UBT) split, Rajbhars SP exodus claim deepen opposition crisis

Political turmoil escalates as Shiv Sena (UBT) splits and Samajwadi Party faces defections, intensifying opposition challenges

17 Jun 2026 7:36 pm
Thangam Thennarasuchallenges TVK government to achieve lower annual borrowings in their term

Former finance minister of the state accuses the current TVK government of using White Paper to dodge poll promises

17 Jun 2026 7:17 pm
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay meets tech leaders from Nasscom, Cognizant

Tamil Nadu CM engages with tech leaders to enhance collaboration and advance the states technology ecosystem and talent pipeline

17 Jun 2026 7:08 pm
Private sector push lifts defence production to record 1.78 lakh crore in FY26

Defence production in FY26 represents a 15.6 per cent growth over the previous fiscal years output of 1.54 lakh crore, says MoD

17 Jun 2026 6:56 pm
Where guns once roared, tourists now arrive

Keran, a once-volatile border village in Kashmir, now attracts tourists seeking scenic beauty and cultural experiences along the Line of Control

17 Jun 2026 6:26 pm
Tamil Nadu and IN-SPACe partner for a testing facility in Thoothukudi

The facility will serve as a manufacturing hub for launch vehicle components, satellite systems, propulsion systems, aerospace electronics, advanced composite structures, and other space hardware

17 Jun 2026 4:27 pm
Indias annual defence production surges to all-time high of 1.78 lakh crore in 2025-26

The milestone represents a 15% growth over the previous fiscal year's output of 1.54 lakh crore and a staggering 110 per cent increase since 2020-21 when the figure was 84,643 crore

17 Jun 2026 10:36 am
Revanth Reddy, Kishan Reddy spar over Rs 13,600 crore Hyderabad Metro loan

Kishan Reddy dismissed allegations of delaying the IRFC loan for Hyderabad Metro, saying the Centre has supported Telanganas projects, while Revanth Reddy sought a meeting with the Railway Minister to resolve the issue.

17 Jun 2026 9:56 am
Tamil Nadu pollution board drops scrutiny of Tata Electronics iPhone plant

Tata said independent tests and official analysis found no contamination, leading to closure of the case

16 Jun 2026 11:56 pm
Its not a white paper, its an empty paper, says former TN Finance Minister Thangam Thennarsu

The government has brought out the white paper to hide its lack of administrative expertise and inability to fulfil the promises it made to the people, Thennarsu said

16 Jun 2026 9:01 pm
Karnatakas Gruha Jyoti review sparks debate over voter-linked welfare

The controversy follows a six-month audit of the scheme, which provides free electricity to households consuming up to 200 units a month.

16 Jun 2026 8:36 pm
Ageing population and rising debt could push Tamil Nadu towards a fiscal trap, says White Paper

Much can be achieved in increasing the revenues of the State by plugging the leakages and corruption in revenue collecting departments, the report adds

16 Jun 2026 8:26 pm
Reactor Pressure Vessel installed at Unit 5 of Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant

RPVs are large, high-precision containment structures which houses the reactor core where the actual nuclear fission reaction takes place

16 Jun 2026 8:26 pm
CM Naidu invites global semiconductor manufacturers to invest in Andhra Pradesh

A semiconductor manufacturing facility would be established soon in the Rayalaseema region, further strengthening the states position in the high-technology manufacturing sector

16 Jun 2026 5:36 pm
Tamil Nadu OE spinning mills warn of 50% production cut over high cotton waste prices

Manufacturers say raw material costs remain unsustainably high despite a sharp fall in cotton prices.

16 Jun 2026 3:26 pm
Tamil Nadu CM announces full waiver of co-operative crop loans up to 75,000

The waiver would benefit 14.43 lakh farmers across the state and would entail the state government an additional expenditure of 5,932 crore and would ensure a big relief to the ryots, the government said.

16 Jun 2026 1:35 pm
Karnataka cements top export position with 19.7 lakh crore shipments in FY26

The Chief Minister highlighted Karnatakas strong multi-sectoral base, spanning technology, biotechnology, aerospace and manufacturing, underscoring its diversified economic strength.

16 Jun 2026 1:06 pm
Centre bans OTC sale of cough syrups without doctor prescription, tightens norms

Amends Drugs Rules to curb misuse; distribution restricted to duly licensed pharmacies

16 Jun 2026 12:35 pm
Tamil Nadu to speed up rural development projects

The program aims to improve living conditions for vulnerable communities and renovate over 5,000 irrigation tanks

16 Jun 2026 11:56 am
Assam Finance Minister stresses expansion of tax base, technology-driven revenue mobilisation

The first budget session of the 16th Assam Legislative Assembly will begin on July 6

16 Jun 2026 8:45 am
Chandrababu Naidu invites National University of Singapore to set up campus in Amaravati

During his meeting with NUS President Tan Eng Chye, Chandrababu Naidu discussed academic collaborations, research partnerships and policy support, showcasing Andhra Pradeshs vision to transform Amaravati into a global education and knowledge hub

16 Jun 2026 7:02 am
Ashok Leyland signs MoU for old truck and bus replacement scheme in Delhi-NCR, offers 8% discount

The MoU with MoRTH marks the rollout of incentives aimed at replacing old commercial vehicles with cleaner alternatives, including electric models

15 Jun 2026 10:35 pm
Kolkata Municipal Corporations elections by December after delimitation of municipal wards, says Suvendu Adhikari

By December 7, through elections, the civic body will be handed over to elected representatives

15 Jun 2026 9:35 pm
India can save 2.27 lakh crore by easing renewable energy build limits, says study

The proposal to relax build limits drew an immediate response from Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Prahalad Joshi, who was attending the event

15 Jun 2026 9:15 pm
Govt declares chemical used to make contraband mephedrone controlled substance

2-Bromo-4-Methylpropiophenone is most widely known as the primary starting material for manufacturing mephedrone, a psychotropic substance

15 Jun 2026 9:15 pm
Indian Army taps Israeli MEPRO X6 telescopic sights for NEGEV machine guns

RRP Defencse partners with Israels Meprolight to manufacture MEPRO X6 sights for Army

15 Jun 2026 7:55 pm
Andhra Pradesh partners with global logistics firm Aramex to boost exports

MoU positions Aramex as a strategic logistics and export-enabling partner in Andhra Pradeshs efforts to transform the state into a major export hub

15 Jun 2026 7:45 pm
MoDs in-principle approval for 500 cr National Military Drone Technology Hub at IIT Kanpur

The Army Design Bureau (ADB) has been designated as the single point of contact for coordination between the IIT Kanpur, state goverrnment and the Ministry of Defence

15 Jun 2026 7:30 pm
Gujarats new industry policy bets on flexibility to attract investors

Officials said the objective is to make incentives more responsive to the needs of different sectors and investment categories while improving ease of doing business.

15 Jun 2026 7:28 pm
From village hearths to global menus: How Kaladi cheese is getting a scientific makeover

The development could mark a turning point for the traditional dairy product, opening possibilities for large-scale marketing beyond Jammu and Kashmir.

15 Jun 2026 7:27 pm
Four Assam products get GI tag: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

The products are Bihu Pepa, a traditional musical instrument, Bah Silpa (bamboo products) and Karbi Anglong and Deori handloom products

15 Jun 2026 1:35 pm