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Kerala man admits to brutal killing of six, including brother, grandmother

While the police confirmed three deaths, they are investigating the details of the other suspected deaths, as the incident allegedly occurred in different locations

Kerala man admits to brutal killing of six, including brother, grandmother
Updated On : 24 Feb 2025 | 9:56 PM IST

News updates: India proud of its contributions to UN peacekeeping, says EAM Jaishankar

Latest news: Catch all the major news updates from across the world

News updates: India proud of its contributions to UN peacekeeping, says EAM Jaishankar
Updated On : 24 Feb 2025 | 9:02 PM IST

CAG reports on AAP govt's tenure to be tabled in Delhi Assembly on Feb 25

According to the BJP MLAs, the reports will be presented on the second day of the first session of the newly constituted eighth Delhi Assembly

CAG reports on AAP govt's tenure to be tabled in Delhi Assembly on Feb 25
Updated On : 24 Feb 2025 | 8:29 PM IST

Supreme Court calls for mechanism under law for misleading ads complaints

A bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan asked senior advocate and amicus curiae Shadan Farasat to submit a note on the implementation of the Act before the next hearing

Supreme Court calls for mechanism under law for misleading ads complaints
Updated On : 24 Feb 2025 | 8:26 PM IST

Parliamentary panel examining Income Tax Bill holds first meeting

The Bill seeks to replace terminologies such as assessment year and previous year with the easier-to-understand tax year as part of a move to simplify language while removing provisos and explanations

Parliamentary panel examining Income Tax Bill holds first meeting
Updated On : 24 Feb 2025 | 8:19 PM IST

Govt to show Maha Kumbh's waste management practice at Asia-Pacific forum

The 45-day religious congregation, which began in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj on January 13, culminates on February 26

Govt to show Maha Kumbh's waste management practice at Asia-Pacific forum
Updated On : 24 Feb 2025 | 8:19 PM IST

Toxic air crisis: Over 60% fell sick in Punjab, Haryana & Delhi this winter

Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) soared to a hazardous 500 last November-well beyond safe limits-highlighting India's escalating struggle to combat air pollution

Toxic air crisis: Over 60% fell sick in Punjab, Haryana & Delhi this winter
Updated On : 24 Feb 2025 | 7:34 PM IST

Railways will achieve 100% electrification in FY26: Ashwini Vaishnaw

He said that as of date, over 97 per cent electrification of Railways has been achieved and by FY 2025-26, it will achieve 100 per cent electrification

Railways will achieve 100% electrification in FY26: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Updated On : 24 Feb 2025 | 7:10 PM IST

MP has potential for 18-fold growth to be $2.1 trn economy by 2047-48: CII

According to the report 'Envisioning Madhya Pradesh Economy@2047', the gross state domestic product (GSDP) of the state can rise to $2.1 trillion (Rs 248.6 trillion) by 2047-48

MP has potential for 18-fold growth to be $2.1 trn economy by 2047-48: CII
Updated On : 24 Feb 2025 | 6:21 PM IST

CAQM revokes Grap-2 curbs in Delhi-NCR as pollution levels improve

Delhi's 24-hour average air quality index stood at 186 at 4 pm, significantly below the 300-mark that triggers Stage 2 restrictions

CAQM revokes Grap-2 curbs in Delhi-NCR as pollution levels improve
Updated On : 24 Feb 2025 | 5:49 PM IST

PM Modi releases 19th PM-Kisan instalment, transfers Rs 22K cr to farmers

The PM also inaugurated several developmental projects in Bihar. Modi was accompanied by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar

PM Modi releases 19th PM-Kisan instalment, transfers Rs 22K cr to farmers
Updated On : 24 Feb 2025 | 5:33 PM IST

Decoded: What is the border tussle between Maharashtra and Karnataka?

The Maharashtra-Karnataka border dispute dates back to the linguistic reorganisation of Indian states in 1956 and remains unresolved to date. Here's a deep dive

Decoded: What is the border tussle between Maharashtra and Karnataka?
Updated On : 24 Feb 2025 | 5:23 PM IST

NGT reserves order on Kumbh 2025 sanitation plea, petitioner seeks Rs 10 cr

A tribunal bench, led by NGT chairman Justice Prakash Shrivastava, has directed the Uttar Pradesh government and other authorities to take immediate action to fix the issue.

NGT reserves order on Kumbh 2025 sanitation plea, petitioner seeks Rs 10 cr
Updated On : 24 Feb 2025 | 5:15 PM IST

Social security remains a fundamental pillar of social justice: Mandaviya

The consolidation of 29 labour laws into four simplified Labour Codes has promoted labour welfare, universalised wages and social security, and ensured safer working conditions, he pointed out

Social security remains a fundamental pillar of social justice: Mandaviya
Updated On : 24 Feb 2025 | 5:05 PM IST

Defence Ministry forms high-level panel to speed up Tejas jet deliveries

The five-member committee will be reportedly led by Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and will focus on resolving issues that have slowed down the production and delivery of these aircraft

Defence Ministry forms high-level panel to speed up Tejas jet deliveries
Updated On : 24 Feb 2025 | 4:47 PM IST

PM to release 19th instalment of PM-KISAN; Rs 22,000 cr for 9.8 cr farmers

The PM-KISAN, launched in February 2019, is the world's largest DBT (direct benefit transfer) scheme and has helped farmers meet their expenses towards purchase of seeds and fertilisers

PM to release 19th instalment of PM-KISAN; Rs 22,000 cr for 9.8 cr farmers
Updated On : 24 Feb 2025 | 3:49 PM IST

PM to deposit over Rs 22,700 cr into farmers' accounts on Monday: Chouhan

The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi is a boon for small farmers, Shivraj Singh Chouhan said

PM to deposit over Rs 22,700 cr into farmers' accounts on Monday: Chouhan
Updated On : 24 Feb 2025 | 3:47 PM IST

PM Modi to release 19th installment of PM KISAN in Bihar's Bhagalpur today

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will accompany the Prime Minister, and the rally is expected to witness the participation of around 500,000 farmers

PM Modi to release 19th installment of PM KISAN in Bihar's Bhagalpur today
Updated On : 24 Feb 2025 | 3:46 PM IST

AgustaWestland PMLA case: HC questions ED's dissent to Michel's bail plea

The bench of Justice Swarna Kanta Sharma questioned the Enforcement Directorate after James' lawyer, Aljo K Joseph, mentioned the Supreme Court's bail ruling

AgustaWestland PMLA case: HC questions ED's dissent to Michel's bail plea
Updated On : 24 Feb 2025 | 3:01 PM IST

Mandaviya, ILO DG Houngbo discuss collaboration to enhance labour welfare

Mandaviya expressed India's commitment to workforce resilience aligning with Viksit Bharat 2047 and G20 priorities

Mandaviya, ILO DG Houngbo discuss collaboration to enhance labour welfare
Updated On : 24 Feb 2025 | 2:57 PM IST