Indian states

Do You Know How Your State Got its Name? Know Origin and Interesting Facts Here

India is a fascinating country that embraces the diversity of this globe because it is a blend of many religions, civilizations, customs, heritage, etc.  There are 28 states in India and all of them have an interesting origin story.

Feb 17, 2023, 14:04 PM IST

Anand Mahindra shares Indian map showing car ownership per household percentage; Netizens say THIS

 Interestingly, the car ownership per household percentage is higher in hilly parts like Jammu & Kashmir, Arunachal Pradesh, more where on average 22% household having cars.

Dec 27, 2022, 13:43 PM IST

Ayodhya 'Deepotsava' to showcase culture of UP, various other states

Local artists Vijay Yadav and Mukesh Kumar will perform the Faruwahi dance, while Munnalal Yadav from Azamgarh will perform 'Dhobia.' Ghazipur artist Parasnath Yadav will perform folk singing.

Oct 21, 2022, 23:39 PM IST

DNA: Those states of India which are debt-ridden

Sri Lanka is going through the worst economic phase in its history. Today there is a debt of 6 lakh 50 thousand crores on Sri Lanka. In India too, states like UP, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Gujarat and Punjab have so much debt burden that the question is being raised whether the situation of these states is also going to be like Sri Lanka? The same question rose in the Supreme Court as well.

Jul 26, 2022, 23:56 PM IST

SC notices all states on reservation, sought opinion on increasing 50% reservation

The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to all the state governments and asked for their response on whether reservation can be allowed beyond 50 per cent. The apex court recommended a day-to-day hearing in the case from 15 March.

Mar 08, 2021, 13:02 PM IST

Good fiscal performance by states should be incentivised: Survey

The Economic Survey 2016-17 presented in parliament by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Tuesday said good fiscal performance by states needed to be incentivised to track overall performance.

Jan 31, 2017, 18:12 PM IST

10 India States and Their Cuisines

Here we jot down famous dishes from 10 different places in India

Jan 12, 2017, 14:04 PM IST

Inter-State Council meet: PM to interact with CMs on July 16

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet chief ministers on July 16 to discuss a host of issues, including inter-state relations, internal security and atrocities on SC and STs.

Jul 07, 2016, 18:01 PM IST

Terror alert: NIA, IB & Police force conduct raids across the country ahead of Republic Day

NIA, IB & Police force are raiding Delhi, NCR & other states of India after getting the threat of terrorist attack by terrorists on the Republic Day.

Jan 22, 2016, 19:51 PM IST

Second Green Revolution will happen in eastern India: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said he foresees the second Green Revolution taking place in eastern Indian states as they have abundant resources and need to develop their economy.

May 10, 2015, 17:49 PM IST

Govt approves expansion of highways in five states

On the Delhi-Meerut expressway, construction of connected roads would be undertaken.

Jul 09, 2014, 21:50 PM IST