Category: States

The Karnataka government has revealed its ambitious plan to establish SWIFT City near Sarjapur in Bengaluru, aiming to enhance the start-up ecosystem and position the city as a leading industrial hub. The project follows the recent announcement of KWIN City, further emphasizing the government’s focus on innovation and entrepreneurship. Project Overview SWIFT City will cover…

The Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority (APCRDA) has recently approved infrastructure projects, which include the construction of the Legislative Assembly, High Court buildings, five iconic towers, and extensive roadworks for the Land Pooling Scheme (LPS). The total investment for these developments is estimated at ₹24,276 crore. Legislative Assembly Details The Legislative Assembly will be…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Rajasthan on December 17, 2024, to participate in the ‘Ek Varsh-Parinaam Utkarsh’ program. This event commemorates one year of governance by the Rajasthan state government. During his visit, the Prime Minister will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for 24 infrastructure projects, with a total investment exceeding…

The fourth National Conference of Chief Secretaries is taking place in New Delhi, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which aims to enhance cooperation between Central and State Governments. The focus is on cooperative federalism to ensure effective coordination for accelerated growth and development. Conference Background The first conference occurred in Dharamshala in June 2022.…

The Karnataka Cabinet has recently approved new guidelines, to facilitate the transfer of surplus funds between government corporations, which aims to improve financial efficiency and reduce reliance on high-interest loans. Surplus Fund Transfers Profit-making corporations can now share excess funds. This transfer will occur instead of seeking loans from banks. For instance, Karnataka State Beverages…

The 25th Hornbill Festival of Nagaland is currently underway and has sparked discussions about the state’s liquor ban. The tourism minister has announced that Indian-made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) will be allowed. This decision has faced backlash from church organizations and they oppose the sale of alcohol, including traditional rice beer, at the festival. Hornbill Festival…

The Union Cabinet has recently approved the metro corridor, which includes the Rithala-Narela-Nathupur (Kundli) stretch, aiming to enhance connectivity in the National Capital Region (NCR) as part of the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation’s (DMRC) Phase-IV expansion. Project Overview The corridor will span 26.46 kilometers, which is estimated to cost ₹6,230 crores. Completion is expected within…

The Rajya Sabha has recently passed the Boilers Bill 2024, replacing the Boilers Act of 1923, which aims to enhance safety for workers operating boilers. The bill also facilitates easier business operations, especially for MSMEs. Certain offenses have been decriminalized under this new framework. Key Objectives of the Bill The Boilers Bill focuses on improving…

Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has made history as Namibia’s first female president and she was elected with 57% of the votes. This victory ensures the continuation of the SWAPO party’s 34-year rule. Her main opponent, Panduleni Itula, received 26% of the votes. The Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) plans to challenge the election results. Election Context The…

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has sanctioned Rs 1,750 crore for the Tato-I Hydro Electric Project in Arunachal Pradesh, which aims to enhance power supply in the region. Project Overview The Tato-I Hydro Electric Project will feature a total capacity of 186 MW, which will consist of three units,…