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08 Jan

Chief Minister Pledges 1 Lakh Skilled Internships in Municipal Projects by Year-End

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In a major outreach program, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta today hosted the first session of the "Youth Dialogue" at the Tyagaraj Stadium. The CM interacted with over 5,000 university students, outlining a new policy that creates a direct pipeline for graduates into urban planning and municipal management internships. Gupta announced that the city would fund 1,00,000 paid internships by December 2026, aimed at utilizing fresh talent to modernize the capital’s civic services and waste management infrastructure.

07 Jan

Punjab Drug Crackdown: Anti-Narcotics Task Force and BSF seize 19.98 kg of heroin in major drug bust in Punjab

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A significant crackdown on trans-border drug smuggling was conducted in Punjab by the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) in collaboration with the Border Security Force (BSF) and the Border Range. The operation resulted in the recovery of 19.980 kg of heroin and the arrest of four suspects, including the key operative overseeing the supply chain. Preliminary investigations by Punjab Police showed that the detained suspects were linked to handlers in Pakistan and organized the transportation and distribution of narcotics shipments throughout the state's several regions. Under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, a formal complaint has been filed, and…

07 Jan

Chandrababu Naidu Proposes “Southern Economic Corridor”

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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has proposed the creation of a "Southern Economic Corridor" connecting Visakhapatnam, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru. During a chief ministers' summit today, Naidu argued that a unified economic zone would streamline logistics and manufacturing for the semiconductor and green energy sectors. The proposal includes a shared tax-incentive framework and a joint "single-window" clearance portal for international investors, a move that has already seen preliminary support from neighboring states.

02 Jan

Abhishek Banerjee Alleges “Voter List Theft”

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Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Abhishek Banerjee has sparked a major political controversy by alleging that "voter theft" is being carried out via manipulated voter lists rather than EVMs. During a press conference, Banerjee claimed that thousands of legitimate voters are being surreptitiously removed from rolls to influence the upcoming 2026 state elections. He has demanded a high-level audit of the Election Commission’s digital databases, a move that the EC has currently dismissed as "unfounded."

02 Jan

Higher excise duty on tobacco, new pan masala cess from February 1 to take effect

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On February 1, 2026, India will start imposing higher taxes on pan masala and tobacco products after the Union government officially announced a new excise duty and cess regime to replace the current GST compensation cess. With this action, the tax system for so-called sin products has been completely redesigned. In addition to the relevant Goods and Services Tax rates, the new charges will be applied. Pan masala, cigarettes, tobacco, and related products will be subject to a 40% GST rate starting on February 1, whereas biris would still be subject to an 18% GST rate. According to the Finance…

29 Dec

Gautam Adani motivates India’s youth to spearhead the AI era

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Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani called on the next generation of Indians to take the lead in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) because the nation's economic security, cultural confidence, and strategic freedom depend on the development of indigenous AI models, robust compute capacity, and resilient intelligence ecosystems. Speaking to researchers and students at the opening of Vidya Pratishthan's Sharad Pawar Centre of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence (CoE-AI) in Baramati, Maharashtra, Adani stated that India is about to enter a pivotal period where talent, technology, and national purpose must coexist. He pointed out that India's capacity to unite people, institutions,…

26 Dec

Congress marks the first death anniversary of Dr Manmohan Singh and his legacy of reform

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On December 26, the Congress honored former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on the first anniversary of his passing, recalling him as a leader whose leadership transformed India's economy and fortified democratic institutions. Singh passed away in Delhi on December 26, 2024, at the age of 92 due to age-related health issues. On December 28, he was cremated at Nigambodh Ghat with full state honors. The ceremony was attended by government dignitaries, family members, and senior political figures. Leaders from both parties also paid tribute. DK Shivakumar, the deputy chief minister of Karnataka, emphasized Singh's contribution to the passage of important…

26 Dec

Amit Shah Inaugurates NIA Anti-Terror Conference

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated a high-level, two-day Anti-Terror Conference in New Delhi today, organized by the National Investigation Agency (NIA). The conference focuses on emerging hybrid threats, digital forensics, and the collection of evidence from foreign jurisdictions. During his keynote, Shah announced that India’s first-ever National Anti-Terror Policy would be released shortly, aiming to create a unified framework for state and central agencies to handle cross-border terrorism and radicalization more effectively.

24 Dec

To cut wildlife d*aths on tracks, Indian Railways expands AI system

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With an emphasis on railway lines that are prone to collisions with elephants, Indian Railways has increased the usage of an artificial intelligence-based intrusion detection system. The device delivers real-time notifications to loco pilots, station masters, and control rooms when it detects animal movement close to tracks using AI-enabled cameras and a Distributed Acoustic System (DAS). Train drivers can slow down or stop in time thanks to these alerts, which are sent out up to 0.5 km beforehand. A 141-kilometer section of the Northeast Frontier Railway has already had the system installed, and it has been functioning well there. Inspired…

23 Dec

After Cyclone Ditwah, India unveils $450 million reconstruction plan for Sri Lanka

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Following the effects of Cyclone Ditwah, the Indian government has developed a USD 450 million reconstruction and recovery package for Sri Lanka. This action demonstrates the Indian government's solidarity and support for the countries in the area. This was declared by the Indian minister of external affairs while in Sri Lanka. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's special envoy is Dr. Jaishankar. Dr. Jaishankar met with Anura Dissanayake, the president of Sri Lanka, and expressed the good wishes of the Indian prime minister to the Sri Lankan people. Dr. Jaishankar gave the administration the assurance that India would support Sri Lanka's…