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K'taka govt launches 'Beyond Screens' initiative to curb digital dependency

"Beyond Screens" will not only provide immediate support for those struggling with digital addiction but also integrate digital detox programs into mainstream healthcare

K'taka govt launches 'Beyond Screens' initiative to curb digital dependency
Updated On : 18 Mar 2025 | 6:56 PM IST

LIVE: EPIC to be linked with Aadhaar as per Article 326 of Constitution, says Election Commission

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LIVE: EPIC to be linked with Aadhaar as per Article 326 of Constitution, says Election Commission
Updated On : 18 Mar 2025 | 6:39 PM IST

Mumbai airport wants domestic passengers to pay a user development fee

To balance the impact of the increased UDF, Adani Group-led MIAL said it has also proposed a reduction of approximately 35 per cent in aircraft landing and parking charges

Mumbai airport wants domestic passengers to pay a user development fee
Updated On : 18 Mar 2025 | 6:26 PM IST

EC, UIDAI experts to soon begin consultations on Aadhaar-voter card seeding

While voting rights can only be granted to a citizen of India, according to Article 326 of the Constitution, Aadhaar only establishes a person's identity

EC, UIDAI experts to soon begin consultations on Aadhaar-voter card seeding
Updated On : 18 Mar 2025 | 6:04 PM IST

Willing to talk about putting online booth-wise voter data: EC tells SC

The PILs sought a direction to the poll panel to upload polling station-wise voter turnout data on its website within 48 hours of conclusion of polling in the Lok Sabha and assembly elections

Willing to talk about putting online booth-wise voter data: EC tells SC
Updated On : 18 Mar 2025 | 5:47 PM IST

UP govt plans to invest Rs 4,200 crore to develop Buddhist Circuit

Bid to boost religious and spiritual tourism for $trillion economy target

UP govt plans to invest Rs 4,200 crore to develop Buddhist Circuit
Updated On : 18 Mar 2025 | 5:40 PM IST

Maternal Mortality ratio drops 33 points to 97 in 2018-20, says JP Nadda

Responding to a question, Nadda said that as per the Sample Registration System (SRS) released by the Registrar General of India (RGI), the current Maternal Mortality Ratio

Maternal Mortality ratio drops 33 points to 97 in 2018-20, says JP Nadda
Updated On : 18 Mar 2025 | 5:31 PM IST

Flying from Mumbai to cost more as MIAL proposes user fee hike next fiscal

AERA, however, in January approved a capex of Rs 7,832 crore and determined target revenue at Rs 7,602.94-crore and allowed it an 18.8 per cent hike in fee from April 1, 2025

Flying from Mumbai to cost more as MIAL proposes user fee hike next fiscal
Updated On : 18 Mar 2025 | 5:14 PM IST

PM Modi wishes India's 'illustrious daughter' Sunita Williams a safe return

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has penned a letter to NASA astronaut Sunita Williams, inviting her to visit India upon her return.

PM Modi wishes India's 'illustrious daughter' Sunita Williams a safe return
Updated On : 18 Mar 2025 | 3:00 PM IST

Parliament clears Rs 51,463 cr extra spending for FY25, Manipur FY26 budget

Lok Sabha had passed the supplementary demands for grants and the Manipur Budget for 2025-26 on March 11

Parliament clears Rs 51,463 cr extra spending for FY25, Manipur FY26 budget
Updated On : 18 Mar 2025 | 2:51 PM IST

Fire breaks out at hospital in J-K's Rajouri, 150 patients evacuated

The patients and their attendants were taken out of the hospital building as smoke filled the wards

Fire breaks out at hospital in J-K's Rajouri, 150 patients evacuated
Updated On : 18 Mar 2025 | 2:49 PM IST

Open to talk about putting online polling booth-wise voter data: EC to SC

A bench comprising Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justices Sanjay Kumar and K V Viswanathan was hearing two PILs filed by TMC MP Mahua Moitra

Open to talk about putting online polling booth-wise voter data: EC to SC
Updated On : 18 Mar 2025 | 2:43 PM IST

J-K on high security alert following recent terror attacks in Pakistan

All the protected persons, including politicians, have been advised to be conscious and strictly follow the security protocols

J-K on high security alert following recent terror attacks in Pakistan
Updated On : 18 Mar 2025 | 2:18 PM IST

Land-for-jobs case: Rabri Devi, Tej Pratap appear before ED; Lalu summoned

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

Land-for-jobs case: Rabri Devi, Tej Pratap appear before ED; Lalu summoned
Updated On : 18 Mar 2025 | 2:13 PM IST

Revenue dept begins drive to clear Kumaraswamy family's land encroachment

Revenue Department, in coordination with district authorities and the police department, deployed earthmovers

Revenue dept begins drive to clear Kumaraswamy family's land encroachment
Updated On : 18 Mar 2025 | 1:35 PM IST

Can't avail UPSC attempts as able, disabled candidate: SC to Puja Khedkar

The top court also extended the protection from arrest granted to Khedkar on January 15 till April 15

Can't avail UPSC attempts as able, disabled candidate: SC to Puja Khedkar
Updated On : 18 Mar 2025 | 1:29 PM IST

HC refuses to stay case against Kapil Mishra for 2020 poll code violation

Justice Ravinder Dudeja also issued notice to Delhi Police on the BJP leader's plea challenging a sessions court order

HC refuses to stay case against Kapil Mishra for 2020 poll code violation
Updated On : 18 Mar 2025 | 1:27 PM IST

Shops, establishments must display names in Tamil, says Puducherry CM

CM stated that the government had also decided that all invitations for government department functions should include a Tamil version

Shops, establishments must display names in Tamil, says Puducherry CM
Updated On : 18 Mar 2025 | 12:54 PM IST

World witnessed India's grandeur during Maha Kumbh: PM Modi to Lok Sabha

Addressing the Lok Sabha, PM Modi thanked the people of Uttar Pradesh and especially Prayagraj for the success of Maha Kumbh

World witnessed India's grandeur during Maha Kumbh: PM Modi to Lok Sabha
Updated On : 18 Mar 2025 | 12:45 PM IST

SC flags rising bail rejections, says democracy must not be police state

The apex court had previously expressed its anguish over what it termed intellectual dishonesty by lower courts in denying bail

SC flags rising bail rejections, says democracy must not be police state
Updated On : 18 Mar 2025 | 12:38 PM IST