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UP govt to deploy underwater drones, multilingual signages at Maha Kumbh

The Culture Ministry shared details on the preparations underway and the civic amenities and security arrangements that will be in place for the mega congregation

Kashmir's Gulmarg, Pahalgam face sub-zero temp amid slight dip in cold

In Srinagar the mercury dipped to minus 0.2 degrees Celsius on Saturday night -- two degrees above the normal temperature for this time of the year

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India's exports to Australia up 64.4% in Nov: Commerce ministry data

Imports of essential raw materials, such as metalliferous ores, cotton, wood and wood products have fuelled India's industries, it said, adding that sectors such as electronics

Bastar Olympics platform for youth to show talent, build new Bharat: PM

The PM said the mascots of the Bastar Olympics are 'Wild Water Buffalo' and 'Hill Myna' which reflect the rich culture of district

Let us eliminate division, hatred as we take part in Mahakumbh: PM Modi

Mahakumbh held once every 12 years, is scheduled to begin on January 13 and conclude on February 26, 2025, in Prayagraj

India's growing space ambitions: List of Isro's major achievements in 2024

India's premier space agency Isro had an eventful 2024, a year marked with ambitious new launches and technology demonstrations. Here's a look at the highlights

Jammu-Srinagar highway reopens after day-long closure due to snowfall

The Mughal Road, which serves as an alternative link to the Kashmir Valley from Jammu region's Poonch district, remained shut due to snow accumulation, officials said

Ram temple to be ready by June 2025, says construction committee chairman

Mishra added that Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple Construction Committee have requested to name the four gates in the south and north after the respected saints of Ayodhya

Rolling out criminal laws, CAA key tasks of home affairs ministry in 2024

Home Minister Amit Shah, who piloted the legislations, said the new laws would give priority to providing justice, unlike the colonial-era laws that gave primacy to penal action

Drones to secure Maha Kumbh 2025: From 100m underwater to 120m in air

More than 450 million pilgrims are expected to participate in the grand gathering

Jharkhand 2024: A year of political thrills, twists, and stunning comebacks

The year began like a Bollywood thriller with Chief Minister Hemant Soren's mysterious disappearance from Delhi sparking widespread speculations

Illegal mining: NGT asks applicant to approach DPCC, mining dept first

The tribunal gave the order to enable the committee or department to ascertain the extent of the illegal activity

Overseas Indian voters show poor participation in 2024 LS polls: EC data

Several large states such as Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu saw zero turnout of overseas electors

Delhi's air gets better after rainfall as temperature drops in North India

Delhi woke up to cloudy skies with scanty to no rainfall in parts of the National Capital Region (NCR) in the early hours of Sunday (December 29)

Air quality in Delhi turns moderate; Noida, Gurugram sees satisfactory AQI

On Friday, the restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (Grap) III were revoked in Delhi-NCR after the air quality improved following a day of continuous showers

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

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