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Noida airport to serve as launchpad for UP's economic growth: CM Yogi

Adityanath stated that the airport is part of a broader vision to transform India into a developed nation, noting that such infrastructure projects are driving growth across various sectors

3 killed as Nor'wester wreaks havoc in Odisha's Mayurbhanj, Puri districts

Strong winds followed by thunderstorms lashed the Mayurbhanj district headquarters, Baripada, around 11 pm on Friday

PM Modi inaugurates Phase I of Noida International Airport in Jewar

The first phase of the airport, developed at an estimated cost of ₹11,200 crore, is envisioned as a multi-modal transport hub with seamless connectivity

'All united on national interest': Tharoor stresses unity amid Iran crisis

Tharoor stressed the importance of cooperation between the Centre and states, emphasising mutual respect and federal collaboration in addressing challenges

Jewar Airport features multi-modal connectivity, says former NIAL CEO

Former Noida International Airport Ltd CEO Arun Vir Singh said that this model is expected to generate significant revenue for Uttar Pradesh

India among countries with highest total maternal deaths in 2023: Analysis

Estimates suggest that Pakistan saw a total of 10,300 maternal deaths the same year, while the African countries of Ethiopia and Nigeria had 11,900 and 32,900 maternal deaths, respectively

Pilgrimage turns tragic as 5 die, over 30 hurt in Odisha's Nayagarh

A bus carrying around 60 pilgrims from Berhampur overturned in Odisha's Nayagarh district late on Friday night, leaving five people dead and over 30 injured, many of them critically

Goa nightclub fire: Court denies bail to Luthra brothers in forgery case

The Luthras owned Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Arpora village of North Goa, where a fire broke out on December 6, 2025, killing 25 people and injuring 50 others

Telangana to explore AI tax to offset job losses, says CM Revanth Reddy

CM Reddy described AI as a 'double-edged sword', warning that risks could outweigh benefits if not managed early

Storms, rain sweep India; IMD issues yellow alert in Delhi as mercury dips

IMD warns of rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds across India, with heavy showers in the Northeast and a fresh western disturbance bringing relief and temperature dips in Delhi and northwest India

India has no LPG shortage, fuel prices stable amid global spike: Amit Shah

Responding to criticism of the government's handling of the crisis, he said the Centre has shouldered the financial burden to shield citizens by slashing excise duty on oil products

Seven secretary panels to appraise iGoM on measures amid West Asia crisis

The first meeting of the iGoM, which also comprises Union ministers Amit Shah, Nirmala Sitharaman and Hardeep Singh Puri as other members, might be held on Saturday, sources said

Energy security, citizens' interests top priorities: Modi at meet with CMs

He also said an inter-ministerial group has been operational since March 3, reviewing the situation on a daily basis and taking timely decisions

From education to work, transgender community's marginalisation is stark

Parliament passes controversial Bill as data reveals a systemic cycle of exclusion for transgender persons

Govt raises commercial LPG allocation to 70%, prioritises industries

The oil ministry had allotted 40 per cent of the pre-crisis commercial LPG quota to states through three separate directives earlier this month

China probes US trade practices in response to Trump tariff moves

The Chinese investigations are the latest volley in a long-running trade war and could be bargaining chips to counter any possible new US tariffs

G7 meets amid wars as Rubio tries to sell US strategy to sceptical allies

British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, meanwhile, said Britain also favoured a diplomatic path, acknowledging differences with the US

7 killed, 5 injured in avalanches along Srinagar-Leh national highway

Seven killed, five injured after avalanches hit vehicles near Zojila Pass on Srinagar-Leh highway; rescue operations underway

Iran starts to formalise its chokehold on Hormuz with a 'toll booth' regime

Only about 150 vessels, including tankers and container ships, have transited since March 1, according to Lloyd's List Intelligence shipping information firm

Israel's defence minister warns attacks on Iran will 'escalate, expand'

Israel Katz made the comment in a statement noting that he and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu "warned the Iranian terrorist regime to stop firing missiles at the civilian population in Israel"