Tamil Nadu CM Vijay opposes Centre's Viksit Bharat scheme over funding burden
Seeks greater flexibility for states to formulate methodology for intra-state distribution based on localised, ground-level needs
India
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Chandigarh
52 newly elected block samiti members from Kharar, Majri, Dera Bassi take oath
Fifty-two new block samiti members took their oath, pledging honest service. Officials urged them to work collectively beyond factionalism for village development, emphasizing transparency, accountability, and reaching beneficiaries of welfare schemes.
Jammu & Kashmir
Shantmanu takes oath as J&K SEC, hints at holding local body elections
Shantmanu sworn in as Jammu and Kashmir's State Election Commissioner, emphasizing the importance of holding delayed panchayat and urban local body elections. These elections are crucial for decentralized governance, with all local bodies now without elected representatives. Delimitation and reservation issues delayed prior elections.
Jammu & Kashmir
Industrial growth must go hand in hand with social welfare: L-G Sinha
Manoj Sinha addressed a conference at IIM Jammu, emphasizing macroeconomic stability, investment in education, and digital tools for India's development. He highlighted J&K's potential in mining and called for ending divisive narratives. He also unveiled a Basohli Painting Exhibition.
Haryana
7th State Finance Commission constituted
Haryana established the Seventh State Finance Commission to allocate financial resources between the state government and local bodies. Led by Sanjeev Kaushal, it will recommend tax distribution, grants, and measures to strengthen financial health for both rural (PRIs) and urban (ULBs) local bodies, reporting by March 31, 2026, for the 2026-2031 fiscal period.
