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Thailand to launch e-visa system for Indian nationals from January 2025

To complete their applications, visa-seekers must pay the required visa fees, the details of which will be provided by the Embassy and respective Consulate-Generals. The Embassy underlined that visa

PM meets Raj Kapoor's family, honours his legacy ahead of birth centenary

Meanwhile, the festival will celebrate the centenary of Raj Kapoor, one of the most iconic figures in Indian cinema, who passed away in 1988. It showcases 10 iconic Raj Kapoor films across 40 cities

Pollution levels drop across India; only 3 cities report 'very poor' AQI

Delhi's air quality witnessed a remarkable turnaround over the weekend, driven by fast winds and light rainfall, resulting in one of the cleanest starts to December in years

LIVE news updates: US core inflation stays firm with fourth-straight 0.3% increase

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What is Telangana Thalli and why did its redesign spark controversy?

The new image of Telangana Thalli (Mother Telangana) features a green saree, omits the crown, pot, and jewellery, and instead displays an open palm, it gestures the Congress party's symbol

Bringing reforms to remove roadblocks in path of country's youth: PM Modi

According to the Ministry of Education, this year, more than 250 problem statements have been submitted by 54 ministries, departments, state governments, PSUs and industries

Cipla gets approval to market Afrezza insulin inhalation powder in India

By bringing a game-changing, patient-centred solution to diabetes management in India, Cipla will make this drug accessible to all and empower millions to take control of their health with greater

India in top 3 contributors to tourism emissions in decade to 2019: Study

Carbon footprint from tourism was found to have increased from 3.7 gigatonnes to 5.2 gigatonnes -- with most net emissions coming from aviation, utilities and private vehicles

Left-wing extremism deaths down 86% since 2010, govt tells Rajya Sabha

To address the LWE menace holistically, the government approved a 'national policy and action plan to address LWE' in 2015, the minister informed the Upper House

Men too have 'pride and dignity', not just women: Kerala High Court

The order and observation by Justice P V Kunhikrishnan came while allowing the anticipatory bail plea moved by the actor-cum-director Balachandra Menon

#MenToo trends as netizens seek justice for Atul Subhash. What is #MenToo?

A 34-year-old Uttar Pradesh man committed suicide and left a 24-page death note alleging harassment by his wife, Nikita Singhania, and her relatives. Netizens express outrage, trend #MenToo on X

Dhankhar acts like a school headmaster: Kharge on no-confidence motion

Kharge said that Dhankhar, as Rajya Sabha Chairman, acts like a 'school headmaster' and gives sermons to experienced opposition leaders while stopping them from speaking

India's atomic power capacity to be tripled by 2032: Jitendra Singh

The union minister said that by 2031-32, the generation capacity would triple to 22,480 megawatts

Secure messaging apps big challenge to counter online radicalisation: Govt

Replying to a question in the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai said as the extensive use of cyber technology is the main tool for propagating radical ideology

Labour ministry plans scheme to extend benefits to gig and platform workers

Addressing the CII Global Economic Policy Forum, Union Labour Secretary Sumita Dawra said the labour code on social security has outlined social security benefits for them

Delhi clubs, bars to check hard copy age proof for legal drinking

Under the Delhi Excise Act, 2009, no person or licensed vendor or his employee or agent will sell or deliver liquor to any person apparently under the age of 25 years for personal or others

Govt further tightens stock limit on wheat to check hoarding, price hike

Processors will be allowed to maintain 50 per cent instead of 60 per cent of their monthly installed capacity multiplied by the remaining months till April 2025

Delhi HC to hear plea against Kejriwal's bail in excise case in Jan 2025

The ED counsel urged Justice Manoj Kumar Ohri to defer the hearing in the matter on account of the unavailability of additional solicitor general S V Raju

Railways Amendment Bill passed; won't lead to privatisation, says Vaishnaw

Responding to a debate on the Railway Amendment bill, Railway Minister Ashiwni Vaishnaw said in the Lower House that a fake narrative was set afloat that the amendment would privatise railways