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For the first time in 63 years, nearly 90% of eligible voters in Puducherry, India cast their ballots in a historic show of democratic participation. The turnout shattered the region's previous record by nearly four percentage points.
Women leading families in Puducherry will receive more financial support each month thanks to a new government decision. The increased aid recognizes the vital role these women play in keeping their households running.
A new advanced trauma care and organ transplant center is coming to Puducherry, with the government pledging 50 acres of land to make it happen. The facility will serve patients across India and beyond, with a special focus on saving young lives after accidents.
In a powerful display of civic engagement, Puducherry recorded a remarkable 91.81% voter turnout among third gender electors during recent Assembly polls. The participation rate outpaced the national average and highlights growing political inclusion across India.
Puducherry just made democracy look good, with nearly 90% of voters showing up to cast their ballots in the 2026 Assembly election. The Union Territory shattered its own 20-year-old record, proving that civic engagement is alive and thriving.
Millions of Indians turned out in unprecedented numbers for state elections, with Puducherry hitting nearly 90% participation. The surge signals renewed faith in democracy across three regions.
Three Indian states just witnessed their highest voter turnout in history, with multiple factors driving citizens to the polls in unprecedented numbers. The April 9 Assembly elections in Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry mark a powerful moment for democratic participation across the region.
A living museum in rural Puducherry documents how digital tools are transforming India's most marginalized communities. The Digital Empowerment Foundation's space combines archives, workshops, and real stories of rural women entrepreneurs and barefoot engineers.
Starting February 7, women heading Below Poverty Line families in Puducherry will receive ₹2,500 monthly, up from previous amounts. The announcement comes alongside new healthcare facilities and education support reaching thousands of families.
Over 32,000 students in Cuddalore district achieved a remarkable 94% pass rate on their Class 10 exams, with girls outshining boys by more than 4 percentage points. The success story spread across multiple districts, proving that when communities invest in education, young people rise to meet the challenge.
After weeks of punishing heat, India's southwest monsoon is arriving right on schedule to bring relief to millions. The India Meteorological Department confirms cooling rains will spread across the country in the next 2-3 days.
An engineering professor in India turned his terrace into a thriving urban farm using old refrigerators as planters. His family now eats vegetables picked just five minutes before cooking.
A Bengaluru designer has spent 19 years rescuing wood from demolished buildings and transforming it into stunning furniture. Her work proves sustainability can be beautiful, affordable, and built to last.
More Indian retirees are trading crowded metros for quieter cities offering better air, lower costs, and healthcare access. Five destinations stand out for comfortable, community-rich golden years.
From torn heirloom saris to broken appliances, Chennai residents are choosing repair over replacement. Three local initiatives are teaching people that fixing things isn't just sustainable—it's a way to preserve memories and skills.
A man who once sold firewood and skipped school now runs a thriving academy in rural Assam that educates nearly 400 children from 20 villages without charging a single rupee. What started in a converted cowshed with just four students has grown into a beacon of hope for families who thought education was out of reach.