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DDA doubles revenue generation, surplus rises to ₹1,299 cr in 2024-25

The Central government owned DDA which remained "persistently revenue deficit" since 2013-14, succeeded in reversing the deficit trend, achieving a Rs 511 crore surplus in FY 2023-24

PM clubs Mahakumbh with Gandhi, Bose, Bhagat Singh and 1857 in LS speech

The Opposition criticised the PM for failing to pay his respects to the memory of those who died in a stampede during the Mahakumbh

SC seeks CBI roadmap to unravel builder-banks nexus duping homebuyers

The court directed CBI counsel additional solicitor general Aishwarya Bhati to submit a proposal outlining the investigation and resources, manpower including financial experts it required

Govt partners with Meta on digital consumer protection initiative

The joint campaign will focus on educating Indians about recognising online threats and promoting better digital safety habits, including using strong passwords

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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

Pixxel commissions three hyperspectral satellites, releases first images

Pixxel launched three Firefly satellites onboard SpaceX's Transporter-12 mission in January this year. It plans to launch three more satellites by the middle of this year

New India Bank case: Depositors ask RBI for measures to revive bank

In the petition, the organisation said it suspects that "deeper financial irregularities like undisclosed non-performing assets (NPAs) or additional frauds could be contributing to the crisis"

Delhi's power demand likely to peak at 9K MW this summer: Discom officials

A BSES official said several initiatives, including network strengthening and thermo-scanning to identify potential hotspots, among others, were being taken to meet the rise in demand

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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