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Assembly elections 2025: Two-pronged litmus test for AAP's 'Delhi model'

Both BJP and Congress are chalking out strategies to make the most of the anti-incumbency that may have set in during the Aam Aadmi Party's 10 years in office

Parties take yatra route in Bihar as politicians gear up for Assembly polls

While CM Nitish Kumar is seeking to consolidate his party's woman vote base, Tejashwi Yadav is trying an image makeover for the RJD

Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain in San Francisco ICU with heart problems

Amid reports claiming that Hussain had died, his publicist confirmed to PTI that the percussionist is being treated at the San Francisco hospital and "has not passed"

Focus on cutting unnecessary expenses, boosting income: MP CM Mohan Yadav

A key aspect of the government's efforts has been reducing non-essential expenditure to strengthen the state's income and facilitate holistic growth

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Omar Abdullah tells Congress to stop whinging about EVMs, accept results

He said parties should not contest elections if they do not trust the voting mechanism

Hindi has played key role in India's development: LS Speaker Om Birla

Birla said that during the making of India's Constitution, the visionary leaders from various states, speaking different languages and dialects, recognized the importance of languages as symbols

India's cultural foundation is rooted in the Vedas, says Rajnath Singh

Highlighting the Arya Samaj founder's legacy, Singh also recalled his own efforts as the education minister of Uttar Pradesh to introduce 'Vedic mathematics' into the curriculum

Temperatures drop in Delhi, Punjab; slight respite from cold for Kashmir

The mercury settled at a low of 3.5 degrees Celsius in Pathankot, 3.9 degrees Celsius in Amritsar, 6.8 degrees Celsius in Ludhiana and 3.8 degrees Celsius in Patiala

Innovation should not remain confined to labs, says Jitendra Singh

He stressed that such partnerships are essential for bridging the gap between research and real-world applications, ensuring that innovations are accessible, scalable and impactful

Vice President Dhankhar raises concerns over commercialisation of education

But it is a matter of concern. It is for thought and brainstorming. Let us ensure that there is no commercialisation of education. Education is a service. We should take it with the spirit of service,

Delhi govt ready to introduce law to protect doctors from violence: Atishi

Highlighting the government's inclusive approach, Atishi stated that policies for healthcare professionals have always encompassed both government and private sector doctors

Punjab DGP, MHA director meet fasting farmer leader Dallewal in Khanauri

Farmers under the banner of Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha are spearheading the 'Delhi Chalo march' and have been camping at Shambhu and Khanauri border points between

PM to unveil Rs 40,000 cr project linking 11 rivers in Rajasthan: CR Patil

Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh governments signed a memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Jal Shakti in January 2024 to prepare detailed project reports (DPRs) and onbroad planning

Govt launches 'Jalvahak' scheme to boost cargo movement through waterways

The scheme is jointly implemented by the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) and Inland & Coastal Shipping Ltd (ICSL), a subsidiary of the Shipping Corporation of India

Karur Vysya bank expands footprint with 4 new branches in Tamil Nadu

The new branches would cater to provide all basic banking transactions and also to specific needs of customers and would also offer the entire spectrum of banking and financial services

Delhi's minimum temperature drops to 4.9 degrees C, air quality 'poor'

The IMD has forecast moderate fog for Monday, with the maximum and minimum temperatures expected to remain at 23 degrees Celsius and 5 degrees Celsius, respectively

Indian Railways to elevate tracks for smooth traffic during Maha Kumbh 2025

Cementing operations will begin soon on all the newly-constructed ROBs and RUBs, which will not only ease the movement of crores of devotees attending the Maha Kumbh, but also benefit the city

Pandher urges SKM to unite with farmers protesting on Punjab-Haryana border

Addressing the media at the Shambhu border, Pandher said, We have extended our hands to those brothers who could not participate in the Delhi andolan-2 (Delhi Chalo march). We asked them to forget wh

Illegal tree felling in Delhi: NGT issues notice to environment ministry

It said the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) had filed a reply enclosing a copy of Environment Clearance (EC) dated July 14, 2020, issued by the Union Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate