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The bookkeeper: Brian Murray faces another tech-tonic moment in publishing

An engineer with a business degree, Murray entered the publishing world when it was going through a digital shift

Isro's POEM-4 successfully completes one thousand orbits on March 4

The PSLV-C60 Mission was launched on December 30, 2024, and POEM-4 began its operations subsequent to the successful injection of the SPADEX spacecraft, it stated

NDMC attaches 7 properties in Khan Market over unpaid property taxes

According to the official, the outstanding dues for these properties run into crores, and the owners had failed to make payments despite multiple notices in the past

IFS officer dies after jumping from building in Delhi's Chanakyapuri

Initial probe suggested that his wife and children are staying in Dehradun. He was staying on the first floor and went to the fourth floor and jumped

MeToo row: Mumbai court rejects Tanushree Dutta's plea against Nana Patekar

No application for condonation of delay has been filed either by the prosecution or the informant to let the court know the reasons for delay, the order said

Women loco pilots increase fivefold on Indian Railways in 10 years

Indian Railways has traditionally been a male-dominated sector, with long working hours, challenging terrain, solitary work, and extended duty periods-sometimes stretching 40 to 60 hours

Himachal Board cancels Class 12 English exam over suspected paper leak

The Board promptly investigated the matter and verified the claim using video evidence from the Exam Mitra App, a new monitoring system introduced to enhance examination security

Feb records 2.25 bn Aadhaar authentications, 430 mn e-KYC transactions

The increasing adoption of Aadhaar-based verification underlines its growing role in banking, finance, and other sectors, making processes more seamless, secure, and efficient

Odisha residents can now access over 400 govt services on WhatsApp

Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja said, "The government of Odisha is committed to delivering seamless public services, ensuring that every citizen experiences convenience and efficiency at the last mile

SC to hear pleas seeking probe into Pegasus spyware use on April 22

After perusing the report submitted by former apex court Justice R V Raveendran, the top court said the Central government did not cooperate with the Pegasus probe

Women excel in diverse fields, more efforts needed for equality: Prez Murmu

Women are the foundation of the family, society and the nation and many women have successfully carved out their identities in diverse fields despite facing adversities and challenges

Foreign secretary Misri holds talks with Russian counterpart in Moscow

The issue of discharge of the remaining Indian nationals serving in the Russian military may also figure in the talks

Agusta-Westland case: Christian Michel refuses bail, cites 'security risks'

Following the reprieve in the CBI and ED cases against him, the special court imposed the necessary bail conditions for releasing him on bail

Bengaluru court clears Goa tourism minister in illegal mining case

The inquiry estimated that illegal mining had cost the state more than USD 6 billion over five years. Consequently, the authorities ordered all mines to suspend operations from September 2012

Karnataka govt sends proposal to Centre for Bengaluru's second airport

He stated that the three potential locations identified are two on Kanakapura Road near Harohalli and one on Kunigal Road in Nelamangala

More women take the driver's seat: 46% of used car buyers are female

Hatchbacks remain the most popular choice among women in the pre-owned market, with 60 per cent of buyers opting for automatic variants for ease of driving, indicates a Spinny report

CBI files fresh FIR against ex-FCI GM after surfacing of 'illicit' wealth

The information about the money surfaced during the analysis of his WhatsApp exchanges by CBI investigators who were probing him in connection with alleged bribery case, they said

Centre to open 100 new sainik schools under PPP model: Arunachal minister

These schools will be distinct from the existing Sainik Schools under the Ministry of Defence

On Women's Day, PM Modi to hand over his social media account to women

PM Modi stressed that the govt's aim is to provide nutrition to every family of the country in order to fight battles against malnutrition and anemia