Current Affairs - State

Rajasthan and Haryana signed the historic Yamuna Water Project agreement on June 29, 2026, in New Delhi to resolve a nearly three-decade-old water dispute and improve drinking water availability in water-scarce regions. The project will transport Rajasthan's allocated share of Yamuna River water from the Western Yamuna Canal through a network of underground pipelines. It establishes a comprehensive framework covering water allocation, infrastructure development, cost sharing, monitoring, and dispute resolution. The initiative is expected to benefit several districts in both states by ensuring a reliable water supply, promoting groundwater recharge, reducing water wastage, and strengthening long-term water security through scientific water management practices.

Maharashtra has received in-principle approval for India's first offshore airport project, marking a significant milestone in the country's aviation infrastructure. The proposed airport will be developed off the coast of Palghar district to improve air connectivity in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region while addressing land scarcity. The project was approved by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis following a proposal from the Maharashtra Airport Development Company (MADC). Designed using advanced offshore engineering techniques, the airport is expected to enhance passenger and cargo handling capacity, reduce noise pollution over urban areas, strengthen regional connectivity, and support long-term economic growth and infrastructure development in the state.

The National Workshop on Tiger Re-introduction was inaugurated in Rajasthan, specifically in Alwar, on June 28, 2026, marking the 18th anniversary of tiger restoration in the region. The workshop was organised by the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) in collaboration with the Government of Rajasthan to develop future conservation strategies. During the event, important publications related to tiger management, tiger recovery, and Project Cheetah were released. The workshop also highlighted India's success in increasing the number of tiger reserves, achieving global tiger conservation targets, and restoring the tiger population in Sariska from local extinction to a thriving population.

Bharat Taxi was officially launched in Gujarat as a cooperative-based mobility platform under the Ministry of Cooperation. The initiative aims to empower vehicle operators, known as "Sarathis," by making them shareholders instead of contract workers. Unlike conventional ride-hailing platforms, it emphasises cooperative ownership, transparent earnings, financial security, and welfare for drivers. The launch took place at the Mahatma Mandir Convention and Exhibition Centre in Gandhinagar, with participation from senior government leaders and cooperative institutions. The platform has already attracted more than seven lakh Sarathis and plans to expand its services to over 500 cities across India within the next two years.

Telangana Police deployed C-SIGHT, India's first sovereign artificial intelligence platform, to strengthen digital investigations related to child sexual abuse cases. Developed by the Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) in collaboration with Vatins Systems, the platform operates entirely within the police network, ensuring sensitive data remains secure and offline. C-SIGHT significantly reduces investigation time, achieves high accuracy in identifying child sexual exploitation and abuse material, and automates the analysis of digital evidence. The initiative demonstrates Telangana's leadership in adopting advanced AI technologies to enhance cybercrime investigation and child protection efforts.