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Suspend graft-accused director or send him on leave: Govt to IIM Rohtak

President Droupadi Murmu had earlier this month ordered an inquiry into the alleged misappropriation of public funds at IIM Rohtak during the tenure of Sharma as director of the institute

ED files plaint against 24 in Rs 2,467 crore credit society fraud case

During the PMLA investigation, ED found that Suresh Kute and others lured more than four lakh investors to deposit money with DMCSL by promising higher returns

Will not bow down: Sisodia after Prez approves FIR registration against him

President Droupadi Murmu has given her approval for registration of an FIR against Sisodia and Satyendar Jain in the alleged scam in the construction of classrooms in Delhi government schools

Highlights: Tamil Nadu govt replaces ₹ symbol with Tamil symbol in state Budget documents

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'Secessionist sentiments': FM Sitharaman slams DMK over ₹ symbol change

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman slammed Tamil Nadu's move to replace the rupee symbol with a Tamil letter in the 2025-26 state Budget logo, calling it a threat to national unity

ED says it found unaccounted-for cash deals worth ₹1,000 cr in TASMAC ops

The federal agency claimed in a statement that it got "evidence" suggesting these corrupt practices after it raided the employees, corporate offices of distilleries and plants pf TASMAC on March 6

Andhra govt approves over Rs 1.21 trn in investments from 10 companies

The Andhra CM instructed officials to establish MSME parks in all 175 constituencies, starting with one park in each district

UP CM urges people to celebrate Holi in harmony, avoid forcing colours

Aditanath's remarks assume significance in view of the controversies over Holi celebrations and Friday prayers coinciding on Friday

Free dialysis services to cover all govt hosps, says Delhi health minister

Announcing plans to expand the free dialysis services, he also said economically weaker sections would be prioritised in Delhi government hospitals

Punjab inks MoU with IOC, secures higher diesel discount for state buses

State transport minister Laljit Singh Bhullar said with this Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), the state government would save Rs 9 crore per annum

FIITJEE Ltd booked for fraud as Delhi Police probe student complaints

A case has been filed under sections 406 (criminal breach of trust), 420 (cheating and dishonestly), 120-B (criminal conspiracy), and 34 (common intention) of the IPC against FIIT JEE Ltd

In meeting on pollution, Delhi CM outlines plans for clean, green city

Gupta chaired a meeting to discuss steps to make the national capital cleaner and pollution-free that was attended by Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa, and senior officials

President Murmu extends Holi greetings, says festival symbolises unity

In a message, Murmu extended her warm greetings and best wishes to all Indians living in India and abroad, and said Holi brings along happiness and enthusiasm

Holi and Ramzan: Mosques in UP, other states adjust jumma prayer timings

Prayer timings adjusted in different states as Holi, jumma coincide. Here are the updated schedules and restrictions in UP, Delhi, and other cities

Microsoft to train 2 lakh youth in Andhra Pradesh on AI, tech skills

The Minister stated that the partnership with Microsoft will enhance the employability of the state's youth and prepare them for global opportunities

Meet Udaya Kumar, DMK leader's son whose ₹ symbol is dropped by DMK govt

The rupee (₹) symbol was introduced less than 15 years ago, chosen from thousands of designs. Incidentally, the design that was selected was created by the son of a former DMK MLA

Tamil Nadu's Economic Survey: State eyes over 8% growth amid challenges

Tamil Nadu is projected to grow over 8% in 2024-25, driven by policy reforms, infrastructure development, and economic diversification

SC to hear plea on Mar 18 to bar poll candidates with serious offences

The plea, filed through advocate Ashwani Kumar Dubey, alleged that despite recommendations of the Law Commission of India and court's previous directions, the Centre and the ECI did not act

Two journalists arrested in Telangana for insulting CM, Opposition slams

The journalists have been remanded in judicial custody for 14 days, and police said they also have two previous cases registered against them

Sundar Pichai learnt Hindi in school: BJP to DMK govt over language row

The controversy started after Tamil Nadu Minister PTR Thiagarajan criticized the NEP, calling it impractical