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Army concludes rescue ops in Chamoli avalanche; 46 rescued, 8 lives lost

According to the Indian Army, 46 out of the 54 BRO workers were rescued and are undergoing treatment, while 8 people lost their lives in the avalanche.

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PM Modi visits Somnath temple, prays for health, prosperity of citizens

The PM, who arrived at Jamnagar in Gujarat on Saturday evening on a three-day state visit, started his day by visiting Vantara, an animal rescue, conservation and rehabilitation centre there

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

Over two years on, Kuno's cheetahs still play a losing Hunger Game

Vanishing prey and fierce competition from leopards keep cheetahs on edge

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