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Tuesday, February 3, 2026
TopicUnion Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry

Topic: Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry

Modi govt plans to launch ‘Aspirational Urban Local Bodies’ initiative in tier 2 & tier 3 cities

A proposal for the initiative is being prepared, it is learnt, after a pilot project was carried out in 7 urban local bodies. It aims to help them improve their physical & social infra.

Urban affairs ministry demands 4 times more funds for states to overcome losses due to GST

Ministry says with entertainment tax, advertisement tax and other such taxes subsumed into GST, some municipalities struggling to generate income.

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Floundering PM Internship Scheme has seen 44% drop out since 2024 launch. Budget deals drastic blow

Only 21 percent of interns complete programme as Centre slashes budget by over 50% after poor joining and high attrition.

CDS Gen Chauhan in Armenia, focus on deeper defence ties including new deals

Armenia has procured significant defence equipment from India, including artillery guns, multi-barrel rocket launchers, air defence system, sniper rifles, weapons locating radars, anti-drone weapons.

Swiss report should now close Op Sindoor debate. Knowing when to stop the fight is key too

The key to fighting a war successfully, or even launching it, is a clear objective. That’s an entirely political call. It isn’t emotional or purely military.