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Centre Unveils Rs 10 Lakh Crore National Infrastructure Revitalization Fund to Boost Growth
New Delhi today announced the groundbreaking National Infrastructure Revitalization Fund (NIRF), a colossal Rs 10 lakh crore initiative over five years aimed at supercharging infrastructure development across India, targeting 150 Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities for transformative growth.
Government Unveils 'Pradhan Mantri Annadata Samriddhi Yojana' to Bolster Farmer Incomes, Ensure Food Security
New Delhi today announced the sweeping 'Pradhan Mantri Annadata Samriddhi Yojana' (PMASY), a multi-pronged scheme aimed at guaranteeing remunerative prices for farmers and fortifying national food security. The ambitious policy merges enhanced Minimum Support Price mechanisms with direct income supp
Cabinet Approves Nationwide Urban Jobs Guarantee Pilot
The Union Cabinet has cleared a two-year urban employment guarantee pilot across 100 cities, offering eligible households up to 100 days of paid public work.
Centre Announces National Urban Heat Relief Mission as Temperatures Soar
The Centre has announced a nationwide heat relief mission, directing cities to expand cooling shelters, protect outdoor workers and strengthen emergency health services.
Centre Announces National Heat Resilience Mission Amid Rising Temperatures
The Centre has announced a nationwide heat resilience policy covering alerts, worker protection, hospital readiness and climate-proofing measures across Indian cities.
Centre Announces National Clean Freight Policy to Speed Shift to Zero-Emission Trucks
The Centre has unveiled incentives, green freight corridors and tighter emission rules to accelerate the adoption of electric and hydrogen-powered commercial vehicles.
Centre clears nationwide urban jobs guarantee for 100 days of work
The Union Cabinet has approved a statutory urban employment guarantee covering adults in cities and towns, with rollout scheduled from October 1 and wages linked to state rates.
Protest march shuts main roads in Chennai
Protest march shuts main roads in Chennai — reported from Chennai, Tamil Nadu on 28 Jul 2026.
Building collapse in old Kolkata quarter triggers rescue operation
Building collapse in old Kolkata quarter triggers rescue operation — reported from Kolkata, West Bengal on 19 Jul 2026.
Protest march shuts main roads in Patna
Protest march shuts main roads in Patna — reported from Patna, Bihar on 10 Jul 2026.
Building collapse in old Jaipur quarter triggers rescue operation
Building collapse in old Jaipur quarter triggers rescue operation — reported from Jaipur, Rajasthan on 28 Jun 2026.
Heavy rain floods low-lying Ahmedabad colonies, rescue teams deployed
Heavy rain floods low-lying Ahmedabad colonies, rescue teams deployed — reported from Ahmedabad, Gujarat on 19 Jun 2026.
Protest march shuts main roads in Hyderabad
Protest march shuts main roads in Hyderabad — reported from Hyderabad, Telangana on 10 Jun 2026.
Heavy rain floods low-lying Guwahati colonies, rescue teams deployed
Heavy rain floods low-lying Guwahati colonies, rescue teams deployed — reported from Guwahati, Assam on 28 May 2026.
Protest march shuts main roads in Chandigarh
Protest march shuts main roads in Chandigarh — reported from Chandigarh on 19 May 2026.
Building collapse in old Bhopal quarter triggers rescue operation
Building collapse in old Bhopal quarter triggers rescue operation — reported from Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh on 10 May 2026.
Heavy rain floods low-lying Ranchi colonies, rescue teams deployed
Heavy rain floods low-lying Ranchi colonies, rescue teams deployed — reported from Ranchi, Jharkhand on 28 Apr 2026.
Multi-vehicle pile-up on Thiruvananthapuram highway leaves traffic snarled for hours
Multi-vehicle pile-up on Thiruvananthapuram highway leaves traffic snarled for hours — reported from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala on 19 Apr 2026.