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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
Fourteen dead, thousands displaced as rains, floods strike southern India

Heavy rains also forced closures of many schools across the state, while the government postponed a state-level teacher recruitment exam

3 Aug 2026 2:10 pm
NaBFID and UPICON partner to provide advisory services for projects in Uttar Pradesh

The collaboration aims to provide services such as transaction advisory, financial modelling, debt-raising and credit enhancement support

3 Aug 2026 1:18 pm
SC directs MEA to trace Indian seafarer missing after Black Sea drone attack

The plea contended that the family wrote to the MEA and the Indian embassies in the two countries between July 26 and July 30 but the representations did not evoke any response or any positive assurance

3 Aug 2026 1:12 pm
Prashant Kishor widens lead over BJP candidate in Bihars Bankipur bypoll

The by-election was necessitated following the resignation of BJP national president Nitin Nabin, who gave up the seat in April upon election to the Rajya Sabha

3 Aug 2026 1:01 pm
Opposition protest continue; Lok Sabha adjourned till 2 PM

The Chair reminded the opposition members that names of those who had given notices to oppose the Bills were announced but nobody spoke

3 Aug 2026 12:56 pm
Counting of votes for high-stakes bypolls begins in Datia, Bankipur, Manjalpur constituencies

Datia Collector Swapnil Wankhede says that the district administration has made three-tier security layers and added that their primary responsibility is to ensure transparency in the counting of votes

3 Aug 2026 9:32 am
Kerala on alert as heavy monsoon rains raise widespread flooding concerns

Water levels may rise in Pathanamthitta, authorities warn

3 Aug 2026 9:13 am
India plans 45,000 crore rail upgrades along China, Pakistan and Bangladesh borders

The spending set to unfold over the next 18 to 24 months will help build new tracks, platforms and network strengthening across Punjab, West Bengal, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Assam and several northeastern states, sources said

3 Aug 2026 8:20 am
Heavy rain batters Keralam; Eight dead, 13 injured, 8 missing: CM Satheesan

The CM said that despite the reduction in rainfall since the previous day, people should be vigilant, especially in the hilly areas

2 Aug 2026 5:33 pm
TN govt to expand scope of CM health insurance scheme: Minister Arunraj

We are discussing if we can further increase its scope. A good decision will be taken soon, TN Health Minister K G Arunraj, said.

2 Aug 2026 3:56 pm
AP Govt launches subsidised rice at 52/kg to curb price rise

Each family can purchase up to 10 kg at the subsidised rate; BPT steam rice, which was selling at 6465 per kg in the open market, will now be available at 52 per kg

2 Aug 2026 1:51 pm
Andhra Pradesh, Australia ink 4 MoUs for collaborationacross sectors

MoUs cover solar manufacturing centre, inclusive education, student mental health and vocational training

2 Aug 2026 1:45 pm
IMD issues orange alert for 12 Kerala districts amid heavy rain forecast

Authorities urged people in vulnerable areas to relocate if advised and stay off risky routes.

1 Aug 2026 9:20 pm
Centre releases 2,117 crore SDRF funds for seven flood-affected states

The assistance includes second instalments for Himachal Pradesh and Odisha, and first instalments for four other flood-hit states.

1 Aug 2026 8:08 pm
Andhra Pradesh records 21% growth in GST collections till July, beats national average

Higher GST receipts, AI-powered enforcement and improved compliance lifted Andhra Pradeshs tax revenues well above the national growth rate this year

1 Aug 2026 6:21 pm
Tamil Nadu Industries Minister S. Keerthana reviews Budget Demand for Grants for FY27

Tamil Nadu reviewed industrial investment priorities and development projects to accelerate manufacturing growth, attract investments and create more employment opportunities.

1 Aug 2026 5:29 pm
Commonwealth baton passes to Ahmedabad 2030 from Glasgow on Sunday

The Glasgow handover ceremony will showcase Ahmedabads 2030 Commonwealth Games with a cultural presentation highlighting India and Gujarat for the events 100th anniversary

1 Aug 2026 4:18 pm
Real-time tracking, improved services key features of proposed Maharashtra Ambulance Policy

The citizen application will enable users to locate the nearest available ambulance, track its live location and estimated arrival time, receive preliminary guidance via video calls and check the estimated fare before booking

1 Aug 2026 3:46 pm
Maharashtra extends PMFBY enrolment deadline to Aug 10; 61.82 lakh farmers registered so far

The extension was granted because some farmers faced technical issues, pending documentation, and personal reasons, Bharane stated

1 Aug 2026 3:42 pm
In July, 1.06 crore passengers travelled in Chennai Metro

July 24, recorded the highest passenger flow per day of July, 2026 with 3,84,412 passengers, says a release

1 Aug 2026 3:16 pm
World Lung Cancer Day: Gujarats lung cancer cases rise as tobacco acreage and output expand

Lung cancer registrations continue rising while tobacco farming expands, underscoring the gap between public health concerns and agricultural production trends

1 Aug 2026 3:08 pm
TNs new Revenue Augmentation Committee holds first meeting in virtual mode to discuss terms and steps ahead

The panel will be supported by a research team from the Tax Policy Research Unit and the Financial Data Analytics Unit of the Finance Dept

31 Jul 2026 10:15 pm
Pro-Kannada organisations call for statewide bandh on August 13 over Cauvery water release to Tamil Nadu

Shivakumar has also postponed his planned August 3 meeting with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay on the issue, saying legal matters should be resolved before the two parties meet.

31 Jul 2026 8:37 pm
Kochi Metro Rail garner 52.64 crore operational profit; reduces loss

At the same time, the companys net loss came down significantly from 430.50 crore in 202425 to 352.49 crore in 202526, witnessing a steady improvement in its overall financial health.

31 Jul 2026 8:17 pm
TN Industries Minister Keerthana turns to LinkedIn for feedback on Industrial Policy 2.0

Industries Minister S Keerthana has turned to LinkedIn, inviting entrepreneurs, investors, founders, academics, students and professionals to help shape Tamil Nadus next Industrial Policy

31 Jul 2026 6:23 pm
Apartment sales in Bengaluru rise 16 pc in Jan-Jun to 35K units, highest among top 7 cities: JLL

Strong demand and a 41% increase in new apartment supply highlight Bengalurus robust real estate growth, as buyers increasingly seek premium living options in a city evolving beyond its IT-centric roots

31 Jul 2026 5:37 pm
Cabinet approves extension of PM-KISAN scheme for 5 yrs with total outlay of over 3.15 lakh cr

Launched on February 24, 2019, Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) is a centrally sponsored scheme aimed at providing assured income support to farmers nationwide.

31 Jul 2026 4:49 pm
Kashmir hit by heavy rain, flash floods; IMD forecasts more showers

The heavy rainfall triggered flash floods in the Baramulla and Bandipora districts; however, officials reported no loss of life

31 Jul 2026 4:14 pm
Please defer August 3 meeting: Karnataka CM Shivakumar appeals to Tamil Nadu CM Vijay following Cauvery protests

His appeal came amid widespread protests across Karnataka, particularly in Mandya, where demonstrators tore posters of Vijay's recently released film Jananayagan and forced theatres at some places to halt its screening.

31 Jul 2026 4:04 pm
Parliament gets its own street play as Pappu Yadav turns sadhu

Dressed as a saffron-clad sadhu, the Purnia MP targeted the BJP over alleged Ayodhya temple donation irregularities in a dramatic protest.

31 Jul 2026 3:24 pm
TASMAC scam case: Supreme Court stays FIR against DMKs Senthil Balaji

Issues notice to Tamil Nadu government on his plea challenging the Madras High Courts refusal to grant him anticipatory bail in the alleged TASMAC scam case.

31 Jul 2026 3:00 pm
TN govt to approach SC to secure its share of Cauvery water: Minister

The government is currently evaluating multiple avenues, which include approaching the apex court, pushing for a tribunal, conducting inter-state negotiations, or exerting pressure on the Union government

31 Jul 2026 12:12 pm
India, Bhutan sign 4,000-crore LoC agreement

The fifth India-Bhutan Development Cooperation Talks focused on the implementation of projects under Bhutan's 13th Five-Year Plan

31 Jul 2026 10:53 am
Telangana Police book Meta India head over alleged morphed posts targeting PM Modi

Cyber Crime Police launched an investigation after complaints alleged manipulated social media posts sought to defame Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

31 Jul 2026 10:24 am
Monsoon Session: Lok Sabha to take up Births & Deaths Amendment Bill, SC Judges Bill; RS to table MSME Amendment Bill

Upper House will also take up statements by ministers on the implementation of recommendations of various Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committees

31 Jul 2026 9:35 am
Gwalior Telecom Manufacturing Zone to attract 12,000 crore investment: Scindia

The new telecom manufacturing hub aims to boost domestic production, attract major investments and create thousands of jobs in Madhya Pradesh.

31 Jul 2026 8:43 am
Maharashtra FDA drive: Hotel industry calls for consultative approach on food safety

Hospitality industry bodies backed stronger food safety checks while urging regulators to prioritise corrective measures before punitive action against establishments.

31 Jul 2026 6:28 am
Tamil Nadu can lead next phase of growth in wind energy: IWTMA

The industry body commissioned a reportAction Items for Energy Transition in Tamil Nadu that outlined policy reforms, manufacturing expansion and export-focused strategies to cement the states leadership in Indias renewable energy transition.

30 Jul 2026 9:54 pm
From lake to market: the women behind Wulars water chestnut trade

Improved Wular harvests boost incomes for thousands of lakeside families this year

30 Jul 2026 9:44 pm
TN govt forms expert committee to advise on mitigating El Nino challenges

The Committee will comprise academicians and researchers and officials from State government agencies

30 Jul 2026 9:42 pm
Karnataka to see Statewide protests Friday over Cauvery release order to Tamil Nadu

Karnataka had opposed the CWRC order, citing cumulative inflows into the reservoirs between June 1 and July 27 were 65.86% below the 30-year average

30 Jul 2026 9:42 pm