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Ghost department in Punjab? Minister held fake portfolio for 20 months

AAP minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal managed a non-existent department for 20 months, a Punjab govt notification reveals, sparking sharp criticism from the Opposition

Ghost department in Punjab? Minister held fake portfolio for 20 months
Updated On : 22 Feb 2025 | 3:56 PM IST

LIVE News: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta meets PM Modi at his residence

Latest news updates: Catch all the latest news developments from around the world here

LIVE News: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta meets PM Modi at his residence
Updated On : 22 Feb 2025 | 3:50 PM IST

Govt to hold workshops on making panchayats women-friendly on March 4-5

Ahead of International Women's Day on March 8, over 1,200 women panchayat leaders will attend the workshops on women-led local governance

Govt to hold workshops on making panchayats women-friendly on March 4-5
Updated On : 22 Feb 2025 | 3:47 PM IST

PM on 3-day visit to MP, Bihar, Assam, to inaugurate development projects

In Madhya Pradesh on Sunday, Modi will lay the foundation stone of Bageshwar Dham Medical and Science Research Institute in Chhatarpur and inaugurate the investors summit on Monday

PM on 3-day visit to MP, Bihar, Assam, to inaugurate development projects
Updated On : 22 Feb 2025 | 3:34 PM IST

Tripura has started using AI to identify tax evaders, says CM Manik Saha

While addressing GST 'Jaagrookta Abhiyan' at Prajna Bhavan, the chief minister said the tax collection plays a key role in accelerating development in the northeastern state

Tripura has started using AI to identify tax evaders, says CM Manik Saha
Updated On : 22 Feb 2025 | 3:06 PM IST

6 workers feared trapped after SLBC tunnel roof collapses in Telangana

Six to eight workers are feared trapped as per information given by the company engaged in the work, a senior police official said

6 workers feared trapped after SLBC tunnel roof collapses in Telangana
Updated On : 22 Feb 2025 | 2:57 PM IST

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta holds first official meeting with PM at his residence

Gupta also held a meeting with the officials of the Public Works Department (PWD) to discuss improving the infrastructure of the national capital, and repair any damaged roads

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta holds first official meeting with PM at his residence
Updated On : 22 Feb 2025 | 2:45 PM IST

IIT Madras to host Asia's first global hyperloop competition from Feb 21-25

The competition is being held at "Discovery", Indian Institute of Technology Madras' Satellite Campus located in Thaiyur, about 36 km from the main campus

IIT Madras to host Asia's first global hyperloop competition from Feb 21-25
Updated On : 22 Feb 2025 | 2:33 PM IST

PDP launches signature campaign for complete ban on liquor in J&K

The signature campaign, aimed to garner support for a bill proposed by the party MLA Mir Mohammad Fayaz that seeks a complete ban on liquor in the union territory

PDP launches signature campaign for complete ban on liquor in J&K
Updated On : 22 Feb 2025 | 2:23 PM IST

Billionaire Pankaj Oswal's daughter speaks out about Ugandan arrest ordeal

Vasundhara Oswal, daughter of billionaire Pankaj Oswal, revealed her ordeal of being illegally detained and arrested in Uganda over the alleged murder of her father's employee

Billionaire Pankaj Oswal's daughter speaks out about Ugandan arrest ordeal
Updated On : 22 Feb 2025 | 2:09 PM IST

Mayadhar Raut, known as 'father of Odissi dance', passes away at 92

The Padma Shri awardee, born on July 6, 1933 in Odisha, steered the revival of Odissi in 1950s with Shastra-based knowledge

Mayadhar Raut, known as 'father of Odissi dance', passes away at 92
Updated On : 22 Feb 2025 | 1:50 PM IST

Chhattisgarh allows shops, cafes to run 24/7, women can work night shifts

Traders have the flexibility to decide their operational hours, and all workers will be entitled to a weekly off, and no employee can be made to work beyond eight hours a day

Chhattisgarh allows shops, cafes to run 24/7, women can work night shifts
Updated On : 22 Feb 2025 | 12:56 PM IST

Agri min Shivraj Chouhan may join central team meeting protesting farmers

Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher on Saturday said a delegation of the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha will take part in the meeting

Agri min Shivraj Chouhan may join central team meeting protesting farmers
Updated On : 22 Feb 2025 | 12:55 PM IST

Shivraj Chouhan gets broken seat on Air India, calls service 'unethical'

'We apologize for the inconvenience caused. Please be rest assured that we are looking into this matter carefully to prevent any such occurrences in the future', the airline said

Shivraj Chouhan gets broken seat on Air India, calls service 'unethical'
Updated On : 22 Feb 2025 | 12:47 PM IST

AI-based surveillance to boost safety of pilgrims at Maha Kumbh: Officials

Officials said that four units of the ICCC, two of which are temporary set-ups at the Mela premises, operated as the central hub for traffic management, crowd control, security and emergency response

AI-based surveillance to boost safety of pilgrims at Maha Kumbh: Officials
Updated On : 22 Feb 2025 | 12:37 PM IST

Need new legal framework to regulate 'harmful' content: I&B Ministry

The ministry said there is a growing concern in the society that the constitutional right of "freedom of expression is being misused to showcase obscene and violent content on digital platforms"

Need new legal framework to regulate 'harmful' content: I&B Ministry
Updated On : 22 Feb 2025 | 12:02 PM IST

Sambhal Violence: Chargesheet filed in six of 12 cases, 80 accused arrested

The violence resulted in the deaths of four individuals and injuries to several others, including officials and locals

Sambhal Violence: Chargesheet filed in six of 12 cases, 80 accused arrested
Updated On : 22 Feb 2025 | 11:45 AM IST

Mohan Bhagwat visits Assam as part of RSS' centenary celebrations

According to the schedule, Bhagwat reached Sudarshanalaya at Barbari locality of Guwahati directly from Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport on Friday evening

Mohan Bhagwat visits Assam as part of RSS' centenary celebrations
Updated On : 22 Feb 2025 | 11:33 AM IST

Land reform law is a step towards innovation: Uttarakhand CM Dhami

Chief Minister Dhami also added that the state government has taken a decision in accordance with the public sentiments and expectations of the people of the state

Land reform law is a step towards innovation: Uttarakhand CM Dhami
Updated On : 22 Feb 2025 | 11:10 AM IST

India receives top global award for enhancing road safety standards

India wins the Prince Michael Road Safety Award for enhancing vehicle safety, including new crash test norms and mandatory ABS in two-wheelers, sharing the honour with Morocco

India receives top global award for enhancing road safety standards
Updated On : 22 Feb 2025 | 10:05 AM IST