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Rural Development Ministry warns against fraudulent recruitment ad

The ministry warned the general public that any recruitment activities undertaken by the 'National Rural Development & Recreation Mission-NRDRM' do not have the ministry's endorsement

Rural Development Ministry warns against fraudulent recruitment ad
Updated On : 18 Feb 2025 | 12:27 AM IST

Outgoing CEC calls for early verdicts on poll cases, regulation of freebies

The outgoing CEC said online reporting of political party expenditures has begun and must be made mandatory for better financial transparency and analytics

Outgoing CEC calls for early verdicts on poll cases, regulation of freebies
Updated On : 18 Feb 2025 | 12:01 AM IST

Gyanesh Kumar becomes first CEC appointed under new rule: Law ministry

PM Modi-led selection committee has appointed Gyanesh Kumar as India's next Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), replacing Rajiv Kumar, who retires on Tuesday upon reaching the age of 65

Gyanesh Kumar becomes first CEC appointed under new rule: Law ministry
Updated On : 17 Feb 2025 | 11:58 PM IST

Pipeline burst floods houses in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer; repair underway

Ramdevra police station in-charge Shankar Lal said that 25 houses on the western and northern sides of the culvert were inundated with 2-3 feet of water

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Updated On : 17 Feb 2025 | 11:52 PM IST

'No river discharge at Maha Kumbh, toilet wastewater treated daily'

A QR code-based monitoring system ensures real-time maintenance, while jet spray cleaning technology and eco-friendly chemical solutions help maintain hygiene and odour-free sanitation facilities

'No river discharge at Maha Kumbh, toilet wastewater treated daily'
Updated On : 17 Feb 2025 | 11:48 PM IST

Datanomics: Recent stampedes highlight need for better crowd management

It is ironic that the latest accident was caused by a stampede triggered by a rush of devotees trying to board special trains meant to facilitate pilgrim travel to the Mahakumbh

Datanomics: Recent stampedes highlight need for better crowd management
Updated On : 17 Feb 2025 | 11:31 PM IST

'Risked our lives': US deportees from Punjab recall perilous 'donkey route'

On the morning of January 27, they were arrested by the Border Police after they were made to cross the border to sneak into the US

'Risked our lives': US deportees from Punjab recall perilous 'donkey route'
Updated On : 17 Feb 2025 | 11:06 PM IST

Top private hospitals plan capacity expansion with focus on oncology

Rising demand for cancer beds, healthy growth signs in ARPOB fuel expansion plans

Top private hospitals plan capacity expansion with focus on oncology
Updated On : 17 Feb 2025 | 10:47 PM IST

Vaishnaw rules out conspiracy behind New Delhi Railway Station stampede

He also said information available till now showed that there was no extraordinary rush at the New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday when the stampede happened

Vaishnaw rules out conspiracy behind New Delhi Railway Station stampede
Updated On : 17 Feb 2025 | 10:34 PM IST

Maha Kumbh: Over 13.5 mn devotees take holy dip in Sangam on Feb 17

According to figures released by the Mela administration, the total number of devotees who have bathed in the Maha Kumbh since January 13 has surpassed 543.1 million

Maha Kumbh: Over 13.5 mn devotees take holy dip in Sangam on Feb 17
Updated On : 17 Feb 2025 | 10:19 PM IST

News updates: Won't stop Skoda Auto Volkswagen cargo over $1.4 bn tax demand, says Customs

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News updates: Won't stop Skoda Auto Volkswagen cargo over $1.4 bn tax demand, says Customs
Updated On : 17 Feb 2025 | 10:12 PM IST

'India's Got Latent' row: FIR against all individuals linked to show

As per the latest development, an FIR has been filed against all individuals associated with the 'India's Got Latent' show following Ranveer Allahbadia's offensive remarks

'India's Got Latent' row: FIR against all individuals linked to show
Updated On : 17 Feb 2025 | 9:32 PM IST

SC to hear plea of Ranveer Allahbadia against FIRs on YouTube show

The Supreme Court is slated to hear on Tuesday a plea of influencer Ranveer Allahbadia against the FIRs lodged over his alleged distasteful comments during a show on YouTube.

SC to hear plea of Ranveer Allahbadia against FIRs on YouTube show
Updated On : 17 Feb 2025 | 9:31 PM IST

Beed court orders seizure of collector's car in farmers' compensation case

The court had enhanced the compensation in an order of October 29, 2015. The amount was only partially disbursed, with the administration yet to pay a cumulative sum of Rs 29.50 lakh

Beed court orders seizure of collector's car in farmers' compensation case
Updated On : 17 Feb 2025 | 8:57 PM IST

High faecal coliform levels in Prayagraj during Mahakumbh, says CPCB

The bench also noted that the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) had not complied with the tribunal's earlier direction to file a comprehensive action taken report

High faecal coliform levels in Prayagraj during Mahakumbh, says CPCB
Updated On : 17 Feb 2025 | 8:50 PM IST

Ashwini Vaishnaw outlines steps to prevent stampedes, improve crowd control

Vaishnaw also said a separate crowd management manual will be created by merging all existing provisions, and a Standard Operating Procedure will be developed to handle passenger rush

Ashwini Vaishnaw outlines steps to prevent stampedes, improve crowd control
Updated On : 17 Feb 2025 | 8:09 PM IST

Experts intrigued by inclusion of electoral bonds in new Income-Tax Bill

Electoral bonds have been mentioned in the new Income Tax Bill's Schedule VIII which deals with 'Income not to be included in the total income of political parties and electoral trusts'

Experts intrigued by inclusion of electoral bonds in new Income-Tax Bill
Updated On : 17 Feb 2025 | 6:51 PM IST

Delhi earthquake linked to weak rock layers, not tectonic movement: NCS

The epicenter was near Jheel Park, Dhaula Kuan, about 10 km southwest of Red Fort, at a shallow depth of 5 km. The tremors were felt across Delhi-NCR and nearby states

Delhi earthquake linked to weak rock layers, not tectonic movement: NCS
Updated On : 17 Feb 2025 | 5:58 PM IST

Earthquakes in Delhi: When Qutb Minar lost its crown 200 years ago

Monday's earthquake was a reminder of Delhi's position in the high-risk seismic zone IV, which has even shook historic Qutb Minar, among the strongest structures in Delhi

Earthquakes in Delhi: When Qutb Minar lost its crown 200 years ago
Updated On : 17 Feb 2025 | 5:21 PM IST

Flying ambulances? India's first air ambulance fleet to launch soon

India is set to revolutionise emergency healthcare with its first eVTOL air ambulance fleet, deploying 788 electric aircraft nationwide under a $1 billion deal by 2026

Flying ambulances? India's first air ambulance fleet to launch soon
Updated On : 17 Feb 2025 | 5:10 PM IST