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A high-profile visit by President Droupadi Murmu to West Bengal has turned into a fierce political battle after she publicly criticized the state government for shifting a tribal conference to a remote venue. While PM Modi slammed the move as a deliberate insult to tribal culture, Mamata Banerjee dismissed the claims as BJP propaganda, sparking a national debate on constitutional decorum and state-centre relations.
In a surprise move, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has fast-tracked the first installment of the “Banglar Yuva Sathi” scheme, beginning direct bank transfers today, March 7, 2026. Originally set for April, the monthly ₹1,500 allowance for unemployed youth aged 21–40 aims to provide immediate financial relief for job seekers across the state
West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose resigned on March 5, 2026, just weeks before the state’s Assembly elections. While Bose cited “sufficient time served” as his reason, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleged the move resulted from central pressure. Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi has been named to take over the post, sparking a fresh row over federal cooperation.
The Rajasthan government has recently passed a law known as the Rajasthan Prohibition of Unlawful Religious Conversion Act, 2025. The law aims to stop religious conversions that takes place through force, fraud or trick . Supporters say it will protect vulnerable people from being pressurised into changing their religion whereas critics fear it could be misused and may affect religious freedom.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (September 9, 2025) visited Himachal Pradesh and Punjab, States ravaged by recent floods following unprecedented rain, and announced relief packages. He announced financial assistance of ₹1,500 crore for Himachal Pradesh and an aid of ₹1,600 crore for Punjab.
The Maharashtra government has taken an important step by announcing that marathas who can prove kunbi lineage will be given kunbi certificates , making them eligible for reservations under the other backward classes (OBC) .
The Uttarakhand High Court has announced a new decision on the issue of animal sacrifice discussed for a long time during the Nanda Devi Festival.
The Law Ministry of India recently rejected the proposal to introduce staggered terms for Rajya Sabha members from Jammu and Kashmir. This decision has sparked discussion in political and legal circles as many were expecting changes after the re-organisation of the former state .
The rivers in the Jammu region have become hazardous. Alongside the raging waters that had swept everything in its path, the slopes had started to slide boulders and trees which added fuel to the destruction.
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