A new railway line in Manipur has been inaugurated linking the state capital to the broader Indian rail network for the first time.
Month: May 2026
National Green Tribunal Issues Notice to Eight States Over River Pollution Non-Compliance
The NGT issued notices to eight states that have failed to submit required compliance reports on river cleaning and sewage treatment.
India Achieves 500 Million Jan Dhan Account Milestone With Record Women Enrollment
Financial inclusion data shows India has crossed 500 million Jan Dhan accounts with women accounting for 55% of all new account openings.
India’s Housing Ministry Reports 12 Million Rural Houses Completed Under PM Awaas Yojana in FY26
The Ministry of Housing has confirmed that 12 million rural houses were completed under the PM Awaas Yojana scheme in the 2025-26 fiscal year.
CBI Files Chargesheet in National Herald Money Laundering Case Against Congress Leadership
The CBI has filed a detailed chargesheet in the long-running National Herald money laundering case naming senior Congress party leaders.
Lok Sabha Passes Coastal Zone Regulation Amendment Bill Amid Opposition Protests
Parliament has passed the Coastal Regulation Zone Amendment Bill amid strong protests from opposition parties citing environmental concerns.
India’s Digital Public Infrastructure Adopted as Reference Model by 12 Countries Says Minister
India’s JAM trinity and DPI stack has been formally adopted as a reference model by 12 nations according to the technology minister.
India Signs Pact With Bhutan for Joint Hydropower Expansion Under Bilateral Energy Cooperation
India and Bhutan have signed an agreement to develop additional hydropower capacity as part of their bilateral energy cooperation framework.
Ministry of Education Releases National Education Policy Implementation Progress Report 2026
India’s Education Ministry published its second progress report on the roll-out of the New Education Policy showing mixed implementation across states.
India Launches National Urban Livelihood Digital Mission to Connect Street Vendors to E-Commerce
The government has launched a new programme linking urban street vendors and informal workers to major digital commerce platforms.