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SC gives 3 months to Centre for delimitation exercise in Northeast

The top court had previously raised concerns over the delay in carrying out the delimitation exercise in these states despite a 2020 presidential order rescinding the deferment of the process

FM Nirmala Sitharaman launches mobile app for PM Internship Scheme

I appeal to industry that more companies should come forward and participate in the scheme, says FM

On UP model, Delhi Police to launch 'Shishtachar' squads for women's safety

The decision follows a promise made by the BJP before the Delhi assembly elections to introduce "Anti-Romeo Squads" and install CCTV cameras in public spaces as part of their poll manifesto

Dept of Future to ₹2100 for women: Highlights of Haryana's ₹2.05 trn budget

CM Saini made various announcements in the budget, including earmarking Rs 5,000 crore for 'Lado Lakshmi Yojana' under which Rs 2,100 will be given to the state's women

Delhi HC asks Centre to follow SC order on plea to rename India as Bharat

Justice Sachin Datta also allowed the petitioner to withdraw his petition in this regard

FM Sitharaman launches dedicated mobile app for PM Internship Scheme

The second round of the project started in January this year under which over 118,000 internship opportunities have been posted by around 327 companies

NDMA to roll out 300 heat action plans as India braces for heatwaves

States are mandated to develop and implement heat HAPs for awareness and prevention of heat-induced diseases. However, most do not go beyond issuing standard advisories on heat prevention

EPFO settles 21.6 mn claims within 3-day deadline via auto mode: Govt

At present, 96 per cent corrections are being done without any EPF office intervention, and over 99 per cent claims are received through online mode

Mumbai woman loses Rs 20 cr in digital arrest scam; police probe conspiracy

Officials said that both accused are part of an international fraud gang and were directly involved in planning and carrying out the crime

LIVE news: SC issues contempt notice to Delhi home secretary over Nitish Kataria remission plea

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Railways' financial health sound, paying expenses from own income: Vaishnaw

Vaishnaw noted that the national transporter has successfully overcome pandemic-related challenges, with passengers returning to train travel and both passenger and cargo traffic showing growth

Study projects loss in India's solar power potential due to air pollution

Pollutants in the air can absorb and scatter sunlight, thereby lowering the intensity of the sun's radiation reaching the earth's surface

Karnataka minister defends 4% minority quota amid BJP's 'appeasement' jibe

The Karnataka cabinet has approved changes to the Karnataka Transparency in Public Procurement (KTPP) Act to include the 4 per cent reservation for minorities

Parliament Budget highlights: Discussion on Manipur disallowed

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Vadodara car crash explained: Law student arrested, 1 dead, several injured

23-year-old law student Rakshit Chaurasia is believed to have been intoxicated when he drove a speeding car into two scooters

HC discharges Gautam Adani, Rajesh Adani in market regulations case

When the offence of cheating itself is not made out, then even the charge of criminal conspiracy becomes unsustainable, it added

Maharashtra govt arm plans to raise $1.7 billion via local bond sale

The borrowing is part of a push by the Indian government to overhaul road quality and reduce traffic

Manipur ethnic violence: Cases to be tried in Guwahati itself, says SC

A three-judge bench headed by Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna also extended till July 31, 2025, the tenure of a committee headed by Justice Gita Mittal

Uttarakhand finance minister resigns in tears amid public outrage

Uttarakhand's finance and parliamentary affairs minister Premchand Aggarwal's remark, perceived as disrespectful to hill residents, led to widespread protests

PM Modi flags 'anti-India activities' in joint presser with New Zealand PM

At joint presser with New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon, PM Modi highlights 'anti-India activities,' stresses united stance on terrorism, illegal migration, and regional security