The Delhi government has renewed its proposal to rename the Najafgarh drain as the Sahibi river, aiming to shed the stigma associated with the term “nala” and rekindle public support for its rejuvenation. The move, submitted to the State Names Authority (SNA), is part of a broader effort to restore the waterway’s historical identity and…
In a major policy shift aimed at enhancing the quality of technical education, the Telangana government has announced a comprehensive review of engineering college fee structures, aligning them with AICTE guidelines and Supreme Court directives. The move comes amid rising demand for cutting-edge courses like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and aims to position the state’s institutions…
A sharp shift in cropping patterns is raising alarms in India’s agri-policy circles, as farmers increasingly abandon oilseeds like soybean and groundnut in favor of maize cultivation, driven by better returns from the ethanol blending programme. The trend, if unchecked, could undermine India’s push for edible oil self-sufficiency, with the country already importing nearly 60%…
The Andhra Pradesh government has launched its ambitious Aerospace and Defence Policy 4.0 (2025–2030), aiming to transform the state into a global hub for aerospace innovation, manufacturing, and defence R&D. Unveiled by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, the policy targets ₹1 lakh crore in investments and the creation of one lakh jobs over the next…
India’s gross sugar production is projected to rise by 15% to 35 million tonnes in the 2025–26 sugar season (SS26), driven by an above-average monsoon that is expected to boost cane acreage and yields in key producing states like Maharashtra and Karnataka, according to a report by Crisil Ratings. 🌧️ Monsoon Revival Spurs Cane Growth…
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has confirmed that K. Annamalai, the former Tamil Nadu BJP president, will be entrusted with key responsibilities at the national level, while continuing to play a pivotal role in Tamil Nadu politics. The announcement signals the BJP’s intent to leverage Annamalai’s organisational acumen both within the state and across the…
Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Paatil has reaffirmed that India will not reconsider its decision to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), despite repeated diplomatic letters from Pakistan urging a reversal. The 1960 agreement was put in abeyance following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed 26 lives. 🛑 India Unmoved by Pakistan’s Appeals…
In a high-level bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the SCO Defence Ministers’ Summit in Qingdao, India and Russia reaffirmed their commitment to defence cooperation, with a key focus on the timely delivery of the remaining S-400 Triumf air defence systems and future missile supply agreements. 🛡️ S-400 Delivery Timeline Confirmed Russian Defence Minister Andrey…
In a landmark move for India’s spice economy, Union Home Minister Amit Shah will inaugurate the National Turmeric Board (NTB) headquarters in Nizamabad, Telangana, on June 29, fulfilling a long-standing demand of turmeric farmers and marking a major milestone in agricultural policy. 🌿 A Historic Win for Turmeric Farmers The NTB’s establishment is being hailed…
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has projected that India will transition from an energy importer to a net energy exporter within the next six to seven years, driven by a strategic shift toward alternative fuels, clean energy technologies, and logistics cost optimization. Speaking at the ET Edge Supply Chain Summit 2025,…
