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Govt expects Rs 1.6 lakh cr from monetising 104 NHs by 2025 despite lukewarm investor interest

The govt is auctioning national highway assets under two models — Toll Operate Transfer and Infrastructure Investment Funds — to monetise them. The 104 NHs span 26,700 km.

Punjab renames 10 schools in honour of local hockey heroes in Olympics bronze-winning team

The new names of the 10 schools, all located in the hometowns of the respective players, were announced by Punjab School Education Minister Vijay Inder Singla Sunday.

Test quality of water flowing from your house tap, get results on a dedicated portal

Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation has launched one-stop portal for information on nearest water testing laboratory & other information related to water quality monitoring. 

IAS officer Apurva Chandra appointed as Information and Broadcasting secretary

Chandra, a 1988-batch IAS officer of Maharashtra cadre, is currently Secretary, Ministry of Labour & Employment.

Bommai ‘committed’, but here’s why Rs 9,000-cr Mekedatu project is unlikely to get going soon

Karnataka says it will go ahead with the project on the Cauvery river, but there is staunch opposition from Tamil Nadu, which believes the scheme will impact the river’s flow. 

Yogi govt takes notes from SP 2012, promises tablets/phones to 1 cr students ahead of UP polls

In 2012 assembly polls, SP’s promise to distribute free laptops to students graduating from Class 12 was seen as a key factor behind the party’s victory.

Modi govt commits to phasing down HFCs, greenhouse gases used in ACs and fridges, by 2047

Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), commonly found in ACs and refrigerators, are greenhouse gases that accelerate global warming and contribute to climate change.

Census held for tigers, buffaloes, why not for castes? BJP voices for caste census grow louder

There are many fears within Modi govt about holding a caste census, especially over a possible caste war over the new realities that may or may not be revealed.

‘Road stapled to hide cracks’ — Sena slams ‘inferior’ highway work after Gadkari complained to CM

In a letter to CM Uddhav Thackery last month, Union minister Nitin Gadkari alleged that four highway projects in Maharashtra had been obstructed by Shiv Sena leaders.

Did govt use Pegasus or not? SC says Modi govt ‘doesn’t want to take stand’

MeiTY tells SC it will set up a committee to probe Pegasus allegations, as apex court hears a batch of petitions seeking a court-monitored inquiry.

On Camera

Indian cricket team and its half-hearted performative patriotism

India won the match against Pakistan. But when it came to upholding the spirit of the game, they dropped the ball.

At launch of NITI Aayog report, Sitharaman calls for regulation to run at par with AI adoption

FM adds that AI-assisted technologies should be adopted in all districts to bring development & highlights importance of collaborative ecosystems in tech innovation.

New Defence Procurement Manual out, first since 2009, with moves to cut red tape, ease pvt participation

The updated manual introduces reforms like guaranteed orders, lower financial penalties & simplified procurement for specialised equipment.

Gen Zs have taken down the Nepal regime. Here’s why this will never happen in India

To be truly functional and durable, even eternal, a state doesn’t just need a leader, a party or an ideology. It needs functional and robust institutions.