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LIVE news: ED summons RJD chief Lalu Prasad for questioning in land-for-jobs case

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LIVE news: ED summons RJD chief Lalu Prasad for questioning in land-for-jobs case
Updated On : 18 Mar 2025 | 9:57 AM IST

EC to introduce new option in its software to detect 'ghost' voters

The new option would help the Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) find out if multiple names are attached to a particular EPIC number

EC to introduce new option in its software to detect 'ghost' voters
Updated On : 18 Mar 2025 | 9:29 AM IST

ED summons Lalu Prasad, kin for questioning in land-for-jobs case on Mar 19

Last year, the ED filed a chargesheet in the case against Lalu Prasad's family members before a Delhi court

ED summons Lalu Prasad, kin for questioning in land-for-jobs case on Mar 19
Updated On : 18 Mar 2025 | 9:25 AM IST

Aurangzeb row leads to violent clashes, curfew in Nagpur: What we know so far

Tensions flared in Nagpur over the Aurangzeb row, leading to violent clashes, injuries, and arson. Authorities imposed curfew as security forces worked to restore order

Aurangzeb row leads to violent clashes, curfew in Nagpur: What we know so far
Updated On : 18 Mar 2025 | 9:23 AM IST

Delhi's AQI drops to 'moderate' as pollution control efforts continue

Delhi's air quality shifts to 'moderate' with an AQI of 130 as authorities ramp up pollution control measures and green initiatives to combat ongoing environmental challenges

Delhi's AQI drops to 'moderate' as pollution control efforts continue
Updated On : 18 Mar 2025 | 8:38 AM IST

This will be breakthrough year for India and EU: Ex-Swedish PM Carl Bildt

Bildt stated that both sides are committed to reaching an agreement by the end of the year

This will be breakthrough year for India and EU: Ex-Swedish PM Carl Bildt
Updated On : 18 Mar 2025 | 8:20 AM IST

US student search in Dominican Republic intensifies after witness' account

Sudiksha Konanki, a 20-year-old student at the University of Pittsburgh and an Indian citizen, vanished before dawn on March 6 in the resort town of Punta Cana

US student search in Dominican Republic intensifies after witness' account
Updated On : 18 Mar 2025 | 8:01 AM IST

Delhi sees clear skies; mercury set to hit 40 degree Celsius by March-end

This week, Delhi will be affected by a western disturbance impacting the western Himalayas from March 19

Delhi sees clear skies; mercury set to hit 40 degree Celsius by March-end
Updated On : 18 Mar 2025 | 7:55 AM IST

Nagpur Violence: Clashes erupt in Hansapuri after earlier unrest in Mahal

An eyewitness from Hansapuri described the chaos caused by a masked group

Nagpur Violence: Clashes erupt in Hansapuri after earlier unrest in Mahal
Updated On : 18 Mar 2025 | 7:31 AM IST

Nagpur violence: Curfew imposed after protest over Aurangzeb's grave

The curfew applies to police station limits in Kotwali, Ganeshpeth, Tehsil, Lakadganj, Pachpaoli, Shantinagar, Sakkardara, Nandanvan, Imamwada, Yashodharanagar, and Kapilnagar

Nagpur violence: Curfew imposed after protest over Aurangzeb's grave
Updated On : 18 Mar 2025 | 7:20 AM IST

62 accidents reported at ordnance factories in 2024: Govt to parliament

The compensation and support to the families of the deceased workers and to the injured workers are provided as per provisions of the Employees Compensation Act, 1923

62 accidents reported at ordnance factories in 2024: Govt to parliament
Updated On : 18 Mar 2025 | 6:36 AM IST

As mercury increases, NDMA readies 300 heat action plans for cities

States are mandated to develop and implement heat HAPs for awareness and prevention of heat-induced diseases. However, most do not go beyond issuing standard advisories on heat prevention

As mercury increases, NDMA readies 300 heat action plans for cities
Updated On : 17 Mar 2025 | 11:48 PM IST

Mumbai Airport's Terminal 1 to be razed over safety concerns: AERA

AERA's statement and these audit findings come after the collapse of Delhi Airport's Terminal 1 canopy on June 28 last year, which killed a cab driver and injured eight people

Mumbai Airport's Terminal 1 to be razed over safety concerns: AERA
Updated On : 17 Mar 2025 | 11:47 PM IST

PM Internship scheme: FM Sitharaman launches mobile app for candidates

I appeal to industry that more companies should come forward and participate in the scheme, says FM

PM Internship scheme: FM Sitharaman launches mobile app for candidates
Updated On : 17 Mar 2025 | 11:00 PM IST

Highlights: SC issues contempt notice to Delhi home secretary over Nitish Kataria remission plea

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Highlights: SC issues contempt notice to Delhi home secretary over Nitish Kataria remission plea
Updated On : 17 Mar 2025 | 10:45 PM IST

DIAL cries foul over flight operations from Hindon airport in Ghaziabad

Delhi HC refuses to grant interim relief, but agrees to hear plea

DIAL cries foul over flight operations from Hindon airport in Ghaziabad
Updated On : 17 Mar 2025 | 10:43 PM IST

Fadnavis urges peace amid Nagpur violence over rumours of burning holy book

Police fired tear gas shells and resorted to cane-charge to disperse the mob in Chitnis Park and Mahal areas. Violence also reportedly spread to Kotwali and Ganeshpeth in the late afternoon

Fadnavis urges peace amid Nagpur violence over rumours of burning holy book
Updated On : 17 Mar 2025 | 10:33 PM IST

In 'dry' Gujarat, govt collects ₹34 cr in tax in two years on liquor sales

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, who handles Prohibition and Excise department, said 22 hotels in Ahmedabad and six hotels in Gandhinagar district have been given permits to sell liquor

In 'dry' Gujarat, govt collects ₹34 cr in tax in two years on liquor sales
Updated On : 17 Mar 2025 | 9:34 PM IST

CM Sukhu presents Rs 58,514 cr budget with focus on tourism, green energy

The Chief Minister also announced to give arrears of pensioners in the age bracket of 70-75 years in the first phase in May

CM Sukhu presents Rs 58,514 cr budget with focus on tourism, green energy
Updated On : 17 Mar 2025 | 9:17 PM IST

PM Modi joins Truth Social hours after Trump shares his Lex Fridman podcast

In his first post on Truth Social, PM Modi said, 'Looking forward to interacting with all the passionate voices here and engaging in meaningful conversations in the times to come'

PM Modi joins Truth Social hours after Trump shares his Lex Fridman podcast
Updated On : 17 Mar 2025 | 8:46 PM IST