Manohar Lal Khattar

Orders regular drone surveys of landfill site to ensure transparent monitoring

The BJP has significantly expanded its political footprint across India, achieving its first chief minister in nine states since Prime Minister Narendra Modi took office in 2014. This expansion, marked by recent victories in West Bengal and Odisha, transforms the party from a Hindi-heartland force into a dominant pan-India political machine, reflecting its governance model and increasing public acceptance.

NITI Aayog has released a roadmap to reform urban governance in India's million-plus cities, aiming to address issues like delayed building approvals and irregular civic services. The plan proposes directly elected mayors and integrated city authorities to enhance accountability and improve urban living for residents and homebuyers.

Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) has clarified that new electricity connections will continue to be issued with prepaid smart meters only. This comes despite revised central guidelines allowing consumers a choice between prepaid and postpaid smart metering. The UPPCL chairman stated that the suspension of smart meter installation applies only to replacements under RDSS, not new connections.

Haryana Congress has suspended five MLAs for cross-voting in the recent Rajya Sabha elections. Three MLAs denied voting for the BJP, while two others adopted a defiant stance, with one meeting a Union minister. The party aims to enforce strict discipline among its members following the incident.