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Centre Allocates Rs. 1,500 Crore for Panchayati Raj Institutions in Six States

Official Press

31 Mar 2026

The Union Government of India has released over Rs. 1,500 crore from the Fifteenth Finance Commission as Tied and Untied Grants for the fiscal year 2025-26. These grants aim to reinforce rural local governance in Telangana, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Uttarakhand, Mizoram, and Meghalaya by empowering Panchayati Raj Institutions and Rural Local Bodies for grassroots governance.

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India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement: A Strategic Milestone

India and New Zealand have signed a historic Free Trade Agreement that eliminates duties on 100% of Indian exports, enhances investment, and creates employment opportunities across various sectors. The agreement strengthens bilateral economic and strategic cooperation, emphasizing MSMEs and women-led enterprises, while maintaining protection for key interests in agriculture and

Kashmir Prepares for Significant Developmental Milestone with PMGSY-IV Launch

Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan will launch the second batch of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-IV in Srinagar, marking a major infrastructure push in Jammu & Kashmir. The initiative, aimed at building 330 roads and fostering rural prosperity, will benefit 363 habitations across the region. Source: Original Link

Indian Railways Launches Two New Amrit Bharat Express Trains

Indian Railways is set to launch two new weekly Amrit Bharat Express trains connecting Uttar Pradesh with Maharashtra via Madhya Pradesh. The Banaras-Pune (Hadapsar) and Ayodhya-Mumbai (Lokmanya Tilak Terminus) services aim to enhance regional connectivity, cater to low- and middle-income families, and provide direct links between key spiritual and cultural

PDUNASS and GNLU Launch Development Programme on Labour Law Compliance

The Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya National Academy of Social Security (PDUNASS) and Gujarat National Law University (GNLU) have jointly launched an Executive Development Programme focusing on Labour Law and Social Security Compliance. This programme is designed for working professionals and emphasizes capacity building in regulatory frameworks and digital compliance systems. Admissions

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India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement: A Strategic Milestone

Kashmir Prepares for Significant Developmental Milestone with PMGSY-IV Launch

Indian Railways Launches Two New Amrit Bharat Express Trains

PDUNASS and GNLU Launch Development Programme on Labour Law Compliance