Mizoram Governor Calls for Faster National Highway Widening

Cabinet Approves New Sports Policy, Rs 1 Trillion R&D Fund

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has cleared a new National Sports Policy that replaces the 2001 framework. Designed as a strategic roadmap, the policy seeks to transform India into a global sporting power and a serious medal contender at the 2036 Olympic Games.Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Mansukh Mandviya hailed the measure as a “landmark” step that will nurture a sports culture at the grassroots, expand infrastructure, and strengthen athlete development.Beyond sport, the Cabinet approved several initiatives aimed at research and job creation. Chief a..

Secunderabad Station Redevelopment Moves Ahead Swiftly

Redevelopment of Secunderabad railway station is progressing rapidly, with the new Railway Protection Force (RPF) building already completed. Construction is actively underway on several key components, including the air concourse, multi-level car parking (MLCP), foot over bridges (FOBs), elevators, the north-side main building, and an electric sub-station on the south side.The RPF building, along with a temporary booking office, is among the early completed elements of the project. Work is advancing steadily on the basement construction on the southern side, foundation work, and the new foot ..

Tamil Nadu Allocates Rs 3.38 Bn for Flood Relief in Three Districts

The Tamil Nadu government has allocated Rs 3.38 billion for flood mitigation projects across Chennai, Tiruvallur, and Kancheepuram for the financial year 2025–26. The initiative, part of an integrated flood management strategy, aims to address persistent waterlogging in urban and semi-urban areas.In the southern parts of Chennai, work has begun in the suburbs with an estimated budget of Rs 27o million. A substantial portion of the total allocation—Rs 2.60 billion—has been designated for Chennai. This includes a specific flood relief project for the Ambattur Industrial Estate, which frequ..