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Union minister Bhupender Yadav launches facility for Pashmina certification

The NGS facility is expected to bolster ongoing projects and enable new research avenues, including the study of genetic adaptation to climate change, pathogen-host interactions, and the development

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Zakir Hussain's family shares first Instagram post after his death

The celebrated musician, one of India's most well-known, received four Grammy Awards in his career spanning six decades, including three at the 66th Grammy Awards earlier this year

IPO boom: Record Rs 1.6 trn raised in 2024; bigger gains expected in 2025

Companies of varying market capitalisations -- large, mid, and small -- tapped into the IPO route in 2024, with the average issue size rising significantly from Rs 867 crore in 2023 to over Rs 1,700cr

Mohali building collapse: NDRF rescue ops enter 2nd day, two dead

Indian Army said - Indian Army reacted swiftly for the rescue. In a remarkable display of coordinated efforts, Indian Army Columns along with NDRF and State rescue teams have been relentlessly working

Bareilly court issues notice to Rahul Gandhi over caste census remark

Initially, the petition was filed in the MP-MLA court, where it was dismissed. However, the petitioner pursued the matter by appealing to the District Judge Court

Delhi's AQI improves marginally but air remains 'hazardous' at 388

While the air remains hazardous in the national capital, it shows slight improvement compared to Saturday, when many areas of the city reported an alarming AQI of 434

Fadnavis presents blueprint for comprehensive development of Maharashtra

Additionally, a blueprint for a developed, balanced, and comprehensive Maharashtra was outlined, informed by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis

'World Meditates with Gurudev' sets record for largest meditation gathering

According to the release, the meditation session led by Gurudev was streamed live, with millions joining virtually and even physically in large groups to meditate for global peace and harmony

99% of Tripura villages now have banking access within 5 km: CM Saha

CM Saha stated that Tripura has achieved complete financial inclusion, with every village in the state now having access to a banking touchpoint or outlet, in line with the National Strategy

Vaishnaw calls for focus on safety, maintenance, innovation in railways

Vaishnaw announced a significant focus on maintenance, innovation, industry collaborations, enhanced inspection systems, and improved training for officers and technicians

Students behind bomb threat to three schools in Delhi, say police

During counselling, both students revealed that they had got the idea from previous incidents of bomb threats being made to schools

Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh record sharp rise in forest fires: ISFR

The India State of Forest Report (ISFR) - 2023, released on Saturday, showed that Uttarakhand recorded 5,351 forest fires in the last season (November 2022 to June 2023)

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Winter session of Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha records 106% productivity

Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania announced the indefinite adjournment of the seventh session of the 14th Vidhan Sabha, with four meetings spanning a total of 21 hours and 20 minutes

UP registers second-highest green cover increase in country as per ISFR

India's total forest and tree cover has increased by 1,445 sq km since 2021, reaching 25.17 per cent of the total geographical area in 2023, according to the latest government data

Delhi's AQI improves to 'very poor', maximum temp at 23.4 degree Celsius

The weather office has predicted moderate fog on Sunday with the maximum and minimum temperatures expected to hover around 24 and eight degrees Celsius

PDP leader Iltija Mufti accuses CM Abdullah of cancelling 150k ration cards

The PDP leader who is a vocal critic of the National Conference government also complained about the power curtailments durin the ongoing winter months

Inconceivable that NEP not implemented in some states: V-P Dhankhar

The vice president also cautioned against people who have inimical intentions and evil designs towards the country's progress

Marriage is a relationship built on mutual trust, companionship: SC

It added that the court has consistently held that prolonged separation, coupled with inability to reconcile, is a relevant factor in deciding matrimonial disputes