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State Revenue Dependency Trends

January 16, 2025

In recent years, Indian States have increasingly relied on financial transfers and grants from the Central government. Over the last decade, the share of Central transfers in State revenues has increased, raising concerns about the sustainability of State finances and ..

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Telangana Government Requests Polavaram-Banakacherla Link Project Details

January 11, 2025

The Telangana government has formally requested information regarding the Polavaram (Godavari)-Banakacherla (Krishna) link project. This request was directed to the Chairman of the Godavari River Management Board (GRMB). The urgency stems from reports that surfaced in leading newspapers, prompting the ..

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Haryana’s Declining Sex Ratio at Birth

January 10, 2025

In 2024, Haryana reported a concerning drop in its sex ratio at birth, reaching an eight-year low of 910 girls for every 1,000 boys. This figure has alarmed activists and civil society members, despite government officials describing it as a ..

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Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) Report 2023-24

January 3, 2025

The Ministry of Education (MoE) has recently released the Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) report 2023-24. It reported a decline in student enrolment for the academic year 2023-24. The total enrolment fell to 24.8 crore, a drop ..

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Wayanad Landslides Declared Severe Disaster

January 1, 2025

The recent declaration of the Wayanad landslides as a disaster of “severe nature” marks governmental response. This decision follows extensive criticism regarding the lack of financial aid for the victims. The landslides occurred on July 30, resulting in over 200 ..

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Protests in Katra Over Proposed ₹250-Crore Ropeway Project

January 1, 2025

Tensions in Katra, Jammu and Kashmir, have escalated due to ongoing protests against a proposed Rs 250-crore ropeway project. The protests, initiated by the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Sangharsh Samiti, have entered their seventh day and coincide with a peak ..

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Karnataka’s ₹100 Crore Tourism Initiative: Yadgir Fort Development and Ropeway Projects

January 1, 2025

Karnataka’s government is set to enhance tourism through investments in historical and religious sites. The recent announcement includes a ₹100 crore initiative focused on Yadgir Fort, part of the One District, One Spot programme. This initiative aims to promote regional ..

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President Appoints New Governors for Five States

December 26, 2024

In a political shift, President Droupadi Murmu has appointed two new governors and reassigned three others, which impacts five states, reflecting ongoing governance challenges. The changes come amidst rising tensions and ethnic conflict in regions like Manipur. New Governor of ..

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Telangana Government Scraps Controversial Land Law

December 21, 2024

The Congress government in Telangana has recently announced the scrapping of the Telangana Rights in Land and Pattadar Pass Books Act, 2020, and introduced the Dharani online land records system. However, it faced extensive criticism for inaccuracies, missing passbooks, and ..

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Airtel Becomes First Private Telecom to Provide Mobile Services in J&K Border Villages

December 20, 2024

Bharti Airtel has recently achieved a milestone by becoming the first private telecom company to provide mobile services in seven border villages of Jammu and Kashmir. This initiative enhances connectivity for remote areas and aligns with the Vibrant Village Programme, ..

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