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Office space leasing in top 8 cities surpasses 2019 levels: Knight Frank

During 2020 and 2021 calendar years, the office space demand had plunged due to the outbreak of COVID pandemic

Memorial to be set up for former Prez Pranab Mukherjee, daughter thanks PM

The Competent Authority has approved the earmarking of a designated site within the 'Rashtriya Smriti' complex (a part of the Rajghat precinct) for erecting a Samadhi of Late Shri Pranab Mukherjee

'Stranger to boy': SC denies grandchild's custody to Atul Subhash's mother

The Supreme Court has rejected the custody plea of the four-year-old boy's paternal grandmother, citing her lack of familiarity with the child

SC refuses to hear BPSC paper leak row plea, asks petitioner to approach HC

A three-judge bench, led by Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna, stated that the Supreme Court could not be the first forum for every issue and emphasised the importance of approaching the high court

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Start date, sacred bathing days, other details

Maha Kumbh Mela takes place once every twelve years. This year millions of devotees are expected to reach Prayagraj to participate in the event

Will detox, go to Himalayas: CEC Rajiv Kumar on post-retirement plans

Responding to a question while addressing a presser to announce the Delhi Assembly elections, he shared his post-retirement plans with an introspective touch

Indian cities reduced PM2.5 pollution levels by 27% from 2019-24: Report

According to the report by climate tech firm Respirer Living Sciences, Varanasi and Moradabad reduced PM2.5 levels by 76 per cent and 58 per cent, respectively

'No reason to interfere...' Delhi HC dismisses plea challenging CAT result

HC on CAT 2024: The petitioner challenged the CAT 2024 result claiming an error in one of the answers in questions of the English comprehension section. Delhi HC says no reason to set aside the result

HMPV cases in India LIVE updates: Health Secretary urges states to raise public awareness on HMPV

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HMPV cases in India: Which age group is most affected? Check complete guide

Seven HMPV cases have been confirmed in India. The preventive measures include washing your hands, covering your mouth while coughing or sneezing and staying away from symptomatic individuals

LIVE news: Centre cancelled allotment of Delhi Chief Minister's residence, alleges Atishi

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Better power supply improves rural women's autonomy, safety, finds study

IIT-Kanpur researchers found that improved electricity supply enhances rural women's mobility, participation in household decision-making, health, marital choices, reproductive autonomy, and safety

As Census looms after years of delay, questions over expenditure persist

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is also expected to gather up the unspent capex and allocation for the current fiscal to push for a massive spending effort in FY26

Srinagar airport announces inauguration of smoking zone, receives backlash

With the opening of a smoking area within the Security Hold Area close to Gate 07, Srinagar International Airport "inaugurated" a new facility for travelers, which was criticised by netizens

PM Modi to lay foundation, inaugurate slew of projects in Andhra on Jan 8

This will be the Prime Minister's first visit to the state, after he assumed the office of PM for the third consecutive term in 2024

No need to panic over HMPV: TN Health minister after 2 cases found

Those with cold, cough and fever may get themselves tested for HMPV but there is no exclusive treatment for it, the minister said

Odisha aims to be a leading aviation hub, focus on MRO facilities: Official

A high-level stakeholder consultation, hosted by the Commerce and Transport Department, was held on Jan 6 and attendees deliberated on the development of MRO in the state

Manmohan's economic policies formed basis of India's growth: TN CM Stalin

Paying rich tributes to Singh at a memorial meeting organised by the TNCC here, MK Stalin said the late Prime Minister had served as Finance Minister during the economic crisis

Amritpal Singh's family under house arrest amid law and order concerns

Police personnel were reportedly deployed outside his residence, restricting the movement of all household members

Controversial godman Asaram gets interim bail in 2013 rape case

The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted interim bail to self-styled godman Asaram on medical grounds till March 31 in 2013 rape case