Union Minister for Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw, announced on Monday that Tamil Nadu will receive an increased allocation of Rs 7,611 crore in the Union Budget 2026-27, marking a 14.9% increase over the previous year’s allocation of Rs 6,626 crore. The funds will be utilized for ongoing new line projects, track doubling, station redevelopment, and various […]
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday criticised the 16th Finance Commission’s recommendation of allotting 4.131% of the central tax pool to Karnataka, saying the state has been shortchanged compared to Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. He pointed out that several smaller states have been given a higher share despite Karnataka ranking first in per capita income and […]
In a recent development, Industries Minister T.R.B. Rajaa has emphasized the need for other Indian states to follow Tamil Nadu’s industrial growth model, which he described as focusing on excellence and inclusive growth. The assertion comes in light of the Economic Survey 2025-2026 that acknowledges Tamil Nadu as a frontrunner in industrial development. Mr. Rajaa […]
In a scheduled event, the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly will convene on February 11, 2026, at the Assembly Hall in Velagapudi, Amaravati, Guntur district. The budget sessions are set to last for four weeks, concluding on March 12. The session will commence with Governor S Abdul Nazeer’s address to a joint sitting of the Legislative […]
In a significant announcement, the Telangana State Election Commission (TSEC) has scheduled elections for seven municipal corporations and 116 municipalities, including the recently established urban local bodies (ULBs), across the state of Telangana. The polling will take place on February 11, between 7 am and 5 pm, with a total of 2,996 wards up for […]
Telangana has revealed its ambitious new policy for the life sciences sector, titled ‘Next-Gen Life Sciences Policy 2026-30.’ The policy was unveiled during the ongoing World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos. The objective of this policy is to elevate Telangana to a globally integrated hub for life sciences, encompassing discovery, development, and deployment, […]
