Supreme Court Stays UGC Equity Rules,
Government Reiterates Commitment to Unity and Inclusive Education New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday stayed the implementation of the University Grants Commission’s newly notified Equity Regulations, 2026, triggering a nationwide debate on the future direction of higher education reforms. The interim order came after multiple petitions questioned the structure
PM Modi Ushers in Budget Session 2026: Vision for Empowering Citizens, Accelerating India’s Growth
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed Parliament at the start of the Budget Session on January 29, 2026, expressing hopes for productive debates on citizen empowerment and India’s development trajectory. This comes amid the ongoing session from January 28 to April 2, following President Droupadi Murmu’s joint address. Speaking at the
India-EU FTA 2026: PM Modi’s Masterstroke Unlocks ₹6.4 Lakh Crore Exports, Millions of Jobs for India
India’s landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the European Union, sealed on January 27, 2026, after 20 years of talks, opens EU markets worth ₹6.4 lakh crore ($75 billion) for Indian exports. PM Narendra Modi’s multilingual social media outreach in 24 EU languages has been hailed as a diplomatic triumph,
Kerala Budget 2026-27 Crosses ₹2 Trillion Mark with Welfare Focus
Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal presented Kerala’s 2026-27 budget on January 29, 2026, surpassing the ₹2 trillion milestone despite central funding delays, prioritizing social security and infrastructure ahead of assembly polls. Welfare and Pension Highlights A massive ₹14,500 crore goes to social security pensions, with ₹3,820 crore specifically for women’s security
Kerala Budget 2025-26: Rural Development Schemes Get Major Thrust
Kerala’s 2025-26 budget earmarks ₹8,021 crore for rural development—a 112% surge from prior estimates—focusing on employment, housing, and coastal resilience to uplift village economies. Employment and Wage Guarantee Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) secures ₹4,120 crore, ensuring 100 days of work for rural households while prioritizing sustainable
Kerala Budget 2025-26: Smart Moves to Tame Fiscal Deficit
Kerala’s 2025-26 budget outlines clear strategies to shrink the fiscal deficit to 3.2% of GSDP (₹45,039 crore) from 3.5% the prior year, blending revenue boosts with spending discipline. Revenue-Boosting Initiatives A 50% hike in basic land revenue rates across all slabs, plus steeper road taxes on vehicles over 15 years,
Kerala Budget 2025-26 Empowers Healthcare with Record Investments
Kerala’s 2025-26 budget channels ₹10,431 crore into healthcare, a strategic hike that bolsters medical infrastructure and public health amid rising lifestyle diseases and emergency demands. Expanded Emergency Services Advanced life support ambulances under the 108 service receive ₹80 crore to deploy 335 units statewide, ensuring faster critical care response. Cath
Kerala Budget 2025-26: Modest Tax Hikes Target Land, Vehicles for Revenue Boost
Kerala’s 2025-26 state budget implemented selective tax increases expected to generate an additional ₹100 crore, emphasizing land revenue and older vehicles to support infrastructure without broad-based levies. Major Tax Adjustments Land revenue basic tax rates across all categories were raised by 50%, correcting historically low levels to channel funds into
Kerala Budget 2025-26 vs 2024-25: Sectoral Shifts amid Fiscal Tightening
Kerala’s 2025-26 budget increased total expenditure by 11% to ₹1,98,582 crore from 2024-25 revised estimates, maintaining welfare dominance at 42-44% of spending while trimming agriculture and education. Revenue grew 15%, with fiscal deficit targeted lower at 3.2% of GSDP, reflecting efficiency amid rising committed costs like pensions. Key Sectoral Changes
Kerala Budget 2026-27: Sector-Wise Allocations and Highlights
Kerala Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal presented the 2026-27 state budget on January 29, 2026, crossing the ₹2 trillion milestone amid fiscal pressures and welfare focus. The allocations prioritize social security, with ₹14,500 crore for pensions and pay hikes for frontline workers, drawing from ongoing budget previews and prior year trends.
