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Delhi's fuel ban on 15-yr-old vehicles: Experts back EVs, public transport
In addition to restricting fuel supply, all high-rise buildings, hotels, and commercial complexes in Delhi will be required to install anti-smog guns to help reduce air pollution levels
States' investment friendliness index to be launched in 2 months: NITI
The Union government in its FY26 Budget announced the launch of the 'Investment Friendliness Index of States' in 2025 to further the spirit of competitive cooperative federalism
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Punjab Police raids 510 locations, arrests 43 smugglers in anti-drug drive
In the two days of the drive, 333 such people have been nabbed and 27 first information reports (FIRs) registered across the state
IMD issues orange alert for heavy rain, snow in parts of Himachal on Mar 3
This comes even as the weather remained dry in the state and maximum temperatures rose significantly on Sunday
Location of persons trapped inside SLBC tunnel not known yet: Telangana CM
Reddy, who spoke to reporters after visiting the accident site in Nagarkurnool district, said the rescue operation would gain speed after the damaged conveyor belt is repaired
Delhi power minister Sood orders implementation of summer action plan
The power department and all stakeholders were instructed to take immediate and effective measures to maintain stable electricity supply
Haryana civic polls: 46% of more than 5.1 mn voters exercise franchise
Voting was held to elect the mayors and ward members of seven municipal corporations -- Gurugram, Manesar, Faridabad, Hisar, Rohtak, Karnal and Yamunanagar
Delhi to begin registration for Rs 2,500 monthly scheme for women on Mar 8
A list of beneficiaries will be prepared. The entire process of providing Rs 2,500 to every financially poor woman will be completed in one and a half months, said Manoj Tiwari
Govt to scale up remote village innovations to create equal opportunities
The Union Minister of State for Science and Technology was addressing the silver jubilee celebration of the National Innovation Foundation
Over 50,000 people reunited with families during Maha Kumbh, says UP govt
According to Umesh Chandra Tiwari, director of the Bhool Bhatke camp of Bharat Seva Dal, by the end of Maha Kumbh, the camp had reunited 19,274 lost people with their families
Bodies of 4 more workers recovered from avalanche site, Mana rescue op ends
The body of last missing worker has also been retrieved. Recovery marks the culmination of the Mana Village Rescue operation, Defence Public Relations Officer (PRO) Lt Col Manish Shrivastava said
Delhi health minister promises major reforms in hospital infra, management
The government will address the manpower shortage by facilitating the recruitment of doctors and healthcare professionals
ECI clarifies same Electors Photo ID number does not indicate fake voters
The ECI's clarification comes after concerns were raised on social media and in media reports about electors in different states having identical EPIC numbers
Lucknow's Ekana Stadium receives Rs 28.42 crore property tax notice
The notice comes ahead of the Women's Premier League matches scheduled this month and the Indian Premier League matches in April, raising concerns over their smooth conduct
Mumbai court orders FIR against ex-Sebi chief Madhabi Puri Buch, 5 others
According to the complainant, Sebi officials permitted the listing of a company that failed to meet regulatory norms, leading to market manipulation and investor losses
Uttarakhand avalanche: Army recovers 2 more bodies; 1 worker still missing
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said this morning that the search and rescue operation for the missing workers is ongoing
NOAA layoffs could impact forecasts, cyclone tracking in India: Scientists
Hundreds of weather forecasters and other federal NOAA employees on probationary status were fired last week
Zoo breeding programmes face poor management, funding woes, says govt panel
According to the report submitted to the CZA recently, while India's zoos have made "notable progress in housing and breeding several endangered species, the overall effectiveness is hindered
Bihar to provide electricity to 285K farmers for agri activities by June
Upon the direction of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, the state's energy department is working to ensure the remaining farmers receive agricultural electricity connections at the earliest, it said
