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NITI Aayog Releases Fiscal Health Index 2026 to Assess State Finances

March 13, 2026

Second Edition of Fiscal Health Index Evaluates Fiscal Performance of Indian States

The NITI Aayog has published the second edition of the Fiscal Health Index (FHI) 2026, a report designed to evaluate the fiscal performance of Indian states. The report was released in New Delhi by Suman Bery and Nidhi Chhibber. The index provides a data-based framework for assessing fiscal sustainability, encouraging transparency and supporting evidence-driven policymaking at the state level.

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Gujarat Launches ‘Lake and Air Watch’ Initiative for Urban Environmental Monitoring

March 13, 2026

Satellite-Based Lake and Air Quality Monitoring Introduced Under Gujarat Urban Development Mission

The state of Gujarat has launched the ‘Lake and Air Watch’ initiative to strengthen environmental monitoring in urban areas. The programme has been introduced under the Gujarat Urban Development Mission (GUDM) by the state’s Urban Development and Urban Housing Department. The initiative aims to track the health of urban lakes and monitor air quality in real time, contributing to the development of environmentally resilient cities aligned with the national vision of Viksit Bharat.

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DRDO and Indian Navy Successfully Test Indigenous ADC-150 Air Droppable Container

March 13, 2026

India Conducts In-Flight Trials of ADC-150 for Naval Logistics Support

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy have successfully carried out four in-flight release trials of the indigenous Air Droppable Container (ADC-150). The trials were conducted from the Boeing P-8I Poseidon off the coast of Goa between February 21 and March 1, 2026. The tests were performed under varied and demanding release conditions, demonstrating the system’s reliability and marking an important milestone in enhancing naval logistics capabilities.

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Government Approves ₹117.54 Crore Renovation of Bascule Bridge at Kolkata Port

March 13, 2026

Historic Bascule Bridge at Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port to Be Modernised

The Union Government has approved the renovation of the Bascule Bridge located at the Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port in Kolkata. The project, cleared by Sarbananda Sonowal, is estimated to cost ₹117.54 crore. The renovation aims to upgrade the ageing bridge infrastructure and improve cargo handling as well as vehicular movement within the Kolkata Dock System, an important maritime logistics hub on India’s eastern coast.

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Lok Sabha Rejects No-Confidence Motion Against Speaker Om Birla

March 13, 2026

Opposition’s Resolution to Remove Lok Sabha Speaker Defeated in Parliament

The Lok Sabha rejected a no-confidence motion against Speaker Om Birla after a contentious debate in the House. The motion, moved by opposition parties, was defeated through a voice vote, with members of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its allies opposing the resolution. The proceedings were marked by intense exchanges and sloganeering before the House was eventually adjourned for the day.

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