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Big ticket investments boost Tamil Nadu govt's $1 trn dream in 2024

The GIM in January fetched the government Rs 6.64 trillion investment commitments by several companies that would generate 2.6 million new jobs in the state

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Beed sarpanch murder: CM Fadnavis asks CID to seize properties of accused

Fadnavis, who took over as CM on December 5 following the BJP-led coalition's election victory and who holds the Home portfolio, is facing heat from the opposition over the brutal murder of sarpanch

Haryana cabinet approves 25% raise in Death-cum-Retirement gratuity limit

These decisions are aimed at providing enhanced financial security to the state government employees and their families as well as the Judicial officers, the statement read

Rajasthan govt dissolves 9 districts formed during Ashok Gehlot's tenure

The cabinet has decided not to retain nine newly created districts -- Anupgarh, Dudu, Gangapur City, Jaipur Rural, Jodhpur Rural, Kekri, Neem Ka Thana, Sanchore and Shahpura

State govt aims for Rajasthan's all-round development, says CM Sharma

Sharma was addressing a meeting with the MLAs of the Kota division at his residence on Saturday regarding the implementation of the announcements of the previous budget

IndiGo's Mumbai-Istanbul flight cancelled due to technical glitch

The long delay prompted some of the passengers to vent their anger on social media. No food or even water was served and there was no representative from the airline willing to listen

Delhi records highest single-day December rainfall of 41.2 mm in 101 years

The IMD noted that the capital's highest-ever single-day December rainfall was recorded on December 3, 1923, at 75.7 mm

BPSC exam stalemate continues as protesting students reject offer for talks

The candidates have been protesting for more than a week seeking the cancellation of the 70th Integrated Combined Competitive (Preliminary) Examination (CCE), 2024

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Atishi lauds parents' rising involvement in their ward's edu at Mega PTMs

The chief minister visited Sarvodaya Co-ed School in Kalkaji, highlighting the increased confidence among students in Delhi Government schools with many now fluent in English

Delhi Police announces traffic arrangements for New Year eve celebrations

Delhi traffic Police has made special traffic arrangements for the areas in the vicinity of Connaught Place area as huge crowd is expected to visit the area to celebrate the eve of New Year

Security strengthened in Kolkata after arrests of Bangladeshi infiltrators

Addressing a press conference, Verma said the police were surveilling the hotels and guest houses and had also asked their management to verify the backgrounds of their employees

Guwahati airport records increase in passengers, aircraft movements in 2024

Of the domestic passengers, 3.09 million were arrivals and 3.17 million departures. Additionally, it handled 47,578 international passenger arrivals and 38,528 international departures

Karnataka varsity makes history by appointing 1st transwoman guest lecturer

Pujar, who completed her post-graduation in Kannada at the University, joined its Kannada department at the Nandihalli campus (PG centre) earlier this month as a guest lecturer

Scindia aims to make India Post profitable by 2029, seeks funds from FM

Scindia, along with officials from the Department of Posts, presented their capital expenditure demands to the finance minister to make it a profit centre by 2029

UN chief Guterres expresses condolences on ex-PM Manmohan Singh's demise

Singh, who was the prime minister for two terms between 2004 and 2014 died on Thursday at AIIMS, Delhi at the age of 92

Year of judicial milestones: Landmark SC verdicts, policy shifts in 2024

From taking a strong stance against 'bulldozer justice' to overruling past judgment on legislative immunity for bribery, the top court set several precedents during the year to uphold the constitution

Denial of permission for fireworks display in Thrissur temples sparks row

In the order, the district administration stated that there is no physical circumstance to carry out the fireworks display in the area and it may pose a threat to the life and property of the public

PM CARES Fund contributions fall to Rs 912 crore in FY23, lowest since 2020

A study of the audited statements on PM CARES Fund shows that voluntary contribution peaked at Rs 7,184 crore in 2020-21 and then fell to Rs 1,938 crore in 2021-22, before declining further in 2022-23