West Bengal Releases Provisional Merit List for NEET UG Counselling
Thousands of medical and dental aspirants in West Bengal can now breathe a sigh of relief as the West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee (WBMCC) has released the updated provisional state merit list for NEET UG 2025 counselling. With 11,178 candidates deemed eligible for the first round of choice filling, this marks a significant step towards…
Health Revolution: Rajasthan Ranks Second in ABHA ID Creation, Bolsters Medical Infrastructure
Rajasthan is rapidly emerging as a national leader in healthcare reform, achieving the remarkable milestone of generating over 6.2 crore Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) cards, the second-highest in the country. This digital push is complemented by an ambitious drive to bolster medical infrastructure, including the planned upgrade of Rajasthan University of Health Sciences to…
Punjab Unveils ‘Rising Punjab’ Initiative to Boost Industrial Growth
Chandigarh – The Punjab government has launched a landmark series of events titled ‘Rising Punjab – Suggestions to Solution,’ a pivotal component of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann’s ‘Udyog Kranti’ (Industrial Revolution) vision. Led by Industries & Commerce Minister Sanjeev Arora, this initiative seeks to forge a direct dialogue between the government and industry leaders,…
Political Landscape Shifts as BJP Reaches Out to JMM at Shibu Soren’s Rituals
The recent ‘shraddh’ ceremony of Jharkhand’s political stalwart and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) founding patron Shibu Soren, held on Saturday, August 16, and attended by Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has become a focal point for intense political speculation. [6, 11, 14] This unexpected attendance of high-profile BJP leaders has set tongues wagging across the…
BJP Demands ‘Special Intensive Revision’ of Electoral Rolls Amidst TMC Opposition in Bengal
The political temperature in West Bengal is soaring as the Bharatiya Janata Party’s state unit on Sunday reiterated its demand for a ‘Special Intensive Revision’ (SIR) of electoral rolls, drawing parallels with an exercise conducted in neighboring Bihar. This assertive stance, aimed at removing alleged deceased and non-resident voters, faces strong opposition from the Trinamool…
Political Firestorm Erupts in Tamil Nadu as CM Stalin Accuses Governor of ‘Cheap Politics’
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has launched a scathing attack on Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi, accusing him of engaging in ‘cheap politics’ and spreading misinformation against the ruling DMK government. The sharp retort follows recent concerns raised by the Governor regarding women’s safety and drug abuse in the state. Amidst this political friction, Mr. Stalin…
Kharif Sowing Faces Setbacks Amidst Inconsistent Monsoon and Urea Shortage in Telangana
Telangana’s agricultural sector is grappling with a challenging Kharif season, despite achieving an overall increase in sowing acreage. Farmers across the state are facing a dual threat: inconsistent monsoon rainfall leading to uneven distribution, and a critical shortage of urea. These factors, compounded by irrigation delays, are severely impacting crop yields and raising alarms about…
Malnad Region Grapples With Torrential Rains, Red Alert Issued
Life across Karnataka’s picturesque Malnad region has been severely impacted by relentless heavy rains, with the India Meteorological Department issuing a red alert for Chikkamagaluru and Shivamogga districts. The downpours have led to significant disruptions in daily activities and vehicular movement, while reservoir inflows remain critically high. Local authorities have been compelled to declare school…
Major District Reorganisation Underway Amidst Public Demands
Andhra Pradesh is on the cusp of a major administrative overhaul as Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu focuses on the reorganisation of districts and mandals, and the modification of village names and boundaries. A Group of Ministers has been formed to review numerous appeals and objections received regarding the previous government’s reorganisation, with strong indications…
Bihar Unveils Mega Investment Push: Special Economic Packages to Lure Industry
In a decisive move to accelerate industrial growth and job creation, the Bihar government has greenlit a comprehensive set of proposals, including the establishment of new industrial corridors in key regions like Bhagalpur and Gopalganj. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar personally announced a ‘special economic package’ designed to double incentives for capital and interest subsidies, alongside…
