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Dehradun

Dhami defends Uttarakhand development record, attacks opposition over youth protests and state pride

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said the state was advancing in connectivity, infrastructure, tourism, industry and self-employment. In Dehradun, he accused unnamed political forces of spreading confusion, provoking young people and encouraging violence, while criticising Congress and its allies over comments about Uttarakhand residents and promises on the Old Pension Scheme.

06 Nov 2026

Politics

Andhra Pradesh Gets First Instalment for 3 Lakh PMAY-Gramin 2.0 Houses

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan handed over the first instalment for 3 lakh houses worth ₹3,600 crore to Andhra Pradesh. At the same event in Guntur district, he launched the foundation work for a 177-house pilot project using 3D concrete printing technology, costing ₹14 crore.

04 Oct 2026

India

NPS Tatkal to bring pension accounts to UPI as PFRDA targets 2-3 crore subscribers

PFRDA Chairperson Sivasubramanian Ramann said NPS Tatkal will let users open National Pension Scheme accounts and make contributions through UPI providers. The regulator expects the digital, 3-click process to help expand NPS, particularly among informal-sector workers, with 2-3 crore new subscribers possible over the next 2 years.

01 Oct 2026

AI in India

Mospi chief urges shared government data and strict AI checks to improve public services

Mospi Secretary Saurabh Garg has called for data to move more easily across ministries and states, with common standards enabling departments to combine datasets. He also said AI-generated inferences must rely on verified and validated sources, while technology is being used in surveys and district-level analysis.

24 Sep 2026

Business

Govt outlines four EPFO steps to clear pending higher-pension claims under EPS

The Union government has detailed four major steps undertaken by the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation to resolve pending higher-pension applications under the Employees’ Pension Scheme. The measures follow a Supreme Court ruling and are aimed at speeding verification, enabling online options, directing regional offices, and maintaining ongoing monitoring, while noting no nationwide deadline has been set.

14 Aug 2026