State government

CPI criticizes Kerala Chief Minister over the reconstitution of the Kerala Waqf Board by including two non-Muslims, leading to a conflict between the board and the state government.

The Kerala High Court has directed the State government to provide instructions regarding the appointment of the Sabarimala Tantri.

Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar urges enterprises to direct CSR funds towards primary education. The state government will establish a dedicated team to monitor CSR projects across Karnataka.

MoJS has requested the State government to return ₹36.34 crore released under PMKSY with 7% interest, as an audit found the funds unused for 11 projects or unadjusted for 9 projects.

The Uttar Pradesh cabinet has approved a free scooty scheme aimed at improving access to higher education for college girls by selecting top 5% female graduates based on merit. The initiative is intended to enhance their self-reliance and confidence.

People's representatives and residents have raised concerns about potholes, damaged road shoulders, and congestion on Kochi metro diversion routes, including calls to widen Vennala High School Junction and remove footpath encroachments. The Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) has requested ₹7.5 crore from the State government to repair the roads and improve traffic flow.

Document writers protest at the Sub Registrar’s office in Proddatur, refusing to provide services until the end of the month, alleging the government is privatizing registration services. An YSRCP leader supports the protest, criticizing the State government for allegedly privatizing available services.

Shivamogga Deputy Commissioner Prabhulinga Kavalikatti informed officers that the State government plans to establish 10,000 Bharat Jodo Yuvaka Sanghas in the State. A meeting was held to discuss the initiative.

The High Court ruled the Kerala Vesting of Minerals Act unconstitutional, which had vested all mineral rights in the Malabar region with the State government. Landowners challenged the law, and the court determined the State legislature lacked authority to enact it.

R.P. Sisodiya, Special Chief Secretary to Government, Industries and Commerce (Handlooms and Textiles), emphasized the importance of accurate disaster prediction and close cooperation among the Centre, State government, district administration, and line departments during emergencies in a lecture on disaster preparedness and response.

Members of the Alturas Indian Rancheria in Northern California accuse tribal leaders of misusing millions in federal and state-administered funds, despite ongoing allegations of exploitation of the tribe's sovereign status.

PMK organizes a signature campaign urging the State government to notify the extent of Pallikaranai marshland. The PMK president criticized former DMK minister P.K. Sekarbabu for not fulfilling the watchdog role in real estate development.

Heavy rainfall and a cloudburst triggered a landslide in Nagaland's Mon town, killing at least eight people and injuring 15. The state government announced ex-gratia payments of ₹4 lakh for families of the deceased and ₹74,000 for each injured person.

The High Court granted interim bail to Sub-Registrar Justin Manikandan Subramanian in the Palani math fraudulent land registration case. Justice K. Rajasekar ordered him to report daily to the CB-CID for a week and cooperate in the investigation. The state government noted an ongoing probe into a larger conspiracy and his involvement in two prior similar criminal cases.

The state government has approved the filling of 15,000 government school teacher posts.

The state government is reviewing a proposal for high-speed bullet train corridors. No further details about the proposal or its current status are provided.

Josue Martinez, a journalist known as 'The Jaguar,' was shot dead in Mexico. The state government condemned his murder and called on prosecutors to launch a probe to identify those responsible.

Josue Martinez, a journalist known as 'The Jaguar,' was shot dead in Mexico. The state government condemned his murder and urged prosecutors to investigate and identify those responsible.

Chennai fishing boats were detained in Andhra Pradesh, prompting the state government to intervene for their release. The situation involves inter-state coordination over maritime activities.

The Karnataka High Court has directed that contracts for Bengaluru’s tunnel road project will be contingent on the outcome of three PIL petitions challenging the project's approval legality. Until the court's decision on these petitions, any agreements for the project remain subject to review.

Vijayendra and Bommai led a protest march with hundreds of BJP workers, accusing the State government of pursuing appeasement politics amid deteriorating law and order.

Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary inaugurated the State Level Sahyog Programme. He emphasized the government's commitment to serving the public and ensuring impartial resolution of grievances.

Pranab Doley, an Assam land rights activist, was detained in Guwahati on July 12 and arrested in Golaghat district on July 13 on charges of violent protest against the State government's plan to build a luxury hotel and a 'tea tribes' museum near Kaziranga National Park. U.S.-based academics have called for his release.

The Centre is supporting South Central Coalfields Limited (SCCL) through coal block allocations, while the state government is urged to clear ₹54,000 crore in outstanding dues by the Union Minister for Coal and Mines.

Karnataka gender minority and intersex community representatives are demanding the establishment of a welfare board and an ordinance to oppose the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act, 2026, passed by the Central Government. The delegation requested the State Government to promulgate the ordinance in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly.

The Bombay High Court ruled that the police's illegal entry into a 26-year-old woman's bedroom constituted a privacy violation. The court ordered the state to pay ₹10,000 to the petitioner within two months, with the amount recoverable directly from the responsible police officer.

Kolkata-based Berry Alloys will invest ₹1,200 crore in a steel and metals complex in Vizianagaram. The state government approved the integrated plant at the Bobbili Growth Centre, which will produce manganese sinter, DRI, and carbon paste, and allocated 94 acres at a concessional rate.

The BJP SC Morcha has called for legal action under UAPA against Prakash Raj and Jada Sravan over their alleged remarks on Hindu beliefs. It urges the State government to take legal action against individuals for their statements.

BJP has requested the Centre to intervene in the State government's decision to introduce a Permanent Residence Certificate. Mahesh Reddy Mudnal opposes the State's notification, arguing it cannot implement the measure.

Annamalai has urged Union and State governments to assist in transporting bodies of 10 Tamil Nadu victims from a Vietnam boat accident back to Tamil Nadu. The incident resulted in multiple fatalities, with the deceased requiring repatriation.

The state government will release a policy to establish an 'innovation city', as stated by Aadhav Arjuna during his address at the 35th convocation of Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology. He emphasized the need for facilities to support students in inventing and innovating.

West Bengal has formed a committee to review the draft Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill. The state government cited the 'wide ramifications and voluminous nature of the subject domain' as the reason for establishing the committee.

The state government has approved ₹1,010 crore through pooled municipal bonds to fund urban infrastructure projects in Urban Local Bodies (ULBs). A high-level Screening Committee will oversee bid evaluation, merchant banker selection, and program implementation.

Business owners are protesting the decision to close Kalhatty Ghat Road to tourist vehicles. The Madras High Court ordered the State government to submit a report explaining why tourist traffic was allowed on the road, requiring it to remain closed to tourists until further orders.

KTR claims the state government has lost public support.

The Kerala High Court has directed CorroHealth, its employees, and the State government to attempt conciliation to resolve disputes under the Industrial Relations Code. The court emphasized the need for dispute resolution as outlined in the code.

Pankaj Chaudhary, the U.P. BJP chief, states that both state and central governments are ensuring a thorough investigation into the Ram temple donation theft case. Action will be taken in the case.

The Minister instructed departments to prepare action plans to ensure full utilization of ₹20,643 crore allocated for the SC Sub-Plan by January. The State government has earmarked this amount for the current financial year.

The Tamil Nadu Information Commission has urged the State government for urgent intervention due to delays in migrating to an online mode, which is affecting timely responses to Right to Information (RTI) queries.

The State government has approved guidelines to ensure a dignified natural death for terminally-ill patients, providing relief to those with severe illnesses and no recovery prospects.