The Union Government has released the second instalment of XV Finance Commission (XV-FC) Untied Grants for FY 2025–26, providing over ₹1,156 Crores to strengthen rural local bodies in Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra and Tripura. These funds are aimed at enhancing grassroots governance and supporting location-specific development initiatives. State-Wise Grant Allocation In…
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HD Deve Gowda Meets PM Modi, Shares Insights on Key Issues
Former Prime Minister and senior statesman Shri H.D. Deve Gowda met Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Thursday, in a meeting that highlighted mutual respect, institutional continuity and the value of experience in national governance. The interaction was formally acknowledged by the Prime Minister, who described the…
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Ajit Pawar Cremated with State Honours in Baramati
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Ajit Anantrao Pawar was cremated with full state honours at Baramati in Pune district on Thursday, a day after his tragic death in a plane crash shocked the nation. Thousands gathered to bid farewell to the 66-year-old leader, fondly known as “Ajit Dada,”…
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Shapoorji Pallonji Group Begins ₹8,000-Crore Realty IPO Plan
The Mumbai-based Shapoorji Pallonji Group has formally begun preparations for a mega initial public offering (IPO) of its real estate business, marking one of the most significant capital market exercises in India’s property sector in recent years. The proposed IPO is expected to raise over ₹8,000 crore and is aimed…
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RAV Holds Flora Identification Training in Wayanad
Rashtriya Ayurveda Vidyapeeth (RAV), an autonomous institution functioning under the Ministry of AYUSH, successfully conducted a three-day Training Programme on “Identification of Flora” in Wayanad district of Kerala from January 27 to January 29, 2026. The initiative aimed at strengthening practical knowledge of medicinal plants among Ayurveda students through immersive…
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PM Modi to Visit Israel on February 27, First Trip in Third Term
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to travel to Israel on February 27–28, marking his first visit to the country during his third term and his first Israel trip in nearly nine years. The visit comes at a crucial time for India–Israel relations, with both countries looking to deepen strategic…
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US Cybersecurity Chief Shared Sensitive Files on ChatGPT: Report
In a development that has sparked concern across Washington’s cybersecurity establishment, the acting head of the United States’ top cyber defence agency reportedly uploaded sensitive internal documents to the public version of ChatGPT. According to a media report, Madhu Gottumukkala, the Indian-origin acting director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security…
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JEE Main 2026 Paper 2: B.Arch & B.Planning Updates
The National Testing Agency (NTA) commenced the JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 exams today, January 29, for candidates appearing in B.Arch (Paper 2A) and B.Planning (Paper 2B). This marks the final examination of the January session. The exams are being conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode across multiple centres nationwide…
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NHRC Raises Concerns Over Mass Disability Certificate Checks
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India, has raised serious concerns over the blanket re-verification and re-assessment of disability certificates of government employees with disabilities, warning that such practices may lead to human rights violations. The issue was deliberated in detail during a core group meeting held in New Delhi,…
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NITI Aayog Rolls Out Sampoornata Abhiyan 2.0
NITI Aayog on Tuesday launched Sampoornata Abhiyan 2.0, a focused three-month nationwide campaign aimed at achieving saturation of critical development indicators across India’s Aspirational Districts and Aspirational Blocks. The campaign will run from 28 January to 14 April 2026 and seeks to build upon the success of the first phase…