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Rajasthan plans new initiatives to further boost tourism in the state

The chief minister said Rajasthan has been famous for its grandeur, royal heritage and majestic hospitality for centuries

Working towards creating 'Quantum Valley' in state, says Andhra CM Naidu

The chief minister noted that quantum technology is set to usher in revolutionary advancements in various fields and added that he wants Andhra Pradesh to lead advancements in it

Former bank GM Hitesh Mehta to face polygraph test in Rs 122 cr fraud

The complainant alleged that Mehta and his associates hatched a conspiracy and embezzled Rs 122 crore from the safes of Prabhadevi and Goregaon offices (in Mumbai) of the bank

No study conducted on air pollution's impact on tourism: Govt in Parliament

The government was also asked the details of estimated revenue loss to the tourism sector during the last three years due to travel advisories and cancellations related to air pollution

LIVE news: Rajya Sabha clears Railways (Amendment) Bill 2024 by voice vote

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Dharmendra Pradhan's comment on NEP sparks row; Lok Sabha adjourned

Pradhan said the DMK-led Tamil Nadu government has changed its stand on implementing the centrally-sponsored scheme PM SHRI

Assam's annual borrowings increase by 78% over 3 years: Economic Survey

The report, tabled in the state assembly on Monday, said the borrowing of the state government was Rs 16,634.53 crore in 2019-20. It increased to Rs 30,510.80 crore in 2022-23

Protesters hurl stones at ED vehicles after raid at Bhupesh Baghel's home

The ED on Monday morning launched raided the premises of Bhupesh Baghel, who served as CM from 2018 to 2023, in Padum Nagar of Bhilai town in Durg

K'taka Assembly passes APMC Amendment Bill to regulate e-commerce companies

The bill defines an e-commerce platform' as an online medium that facilitates licensed traders to sell notified agricultural produce to licensed retail traders within the market area

President Murmu launches spiritual education campaign in Haryana's Hisar

President Droupadi Murmu is on her scheduled visit to grace several events in Haryana, Chandigarh and Punjab from March 10 to 12

ED found Rs 32-33 lakh cash in my house; not a big thing: Bhupesh Baghel

Baghel claimed ED found Rs 32-33 lakh cash in his house where he lives with his wife, three daughters, a son, daughter-in-law and grandchildren

Centre tables Manipur budget in LS envisaging Rs 35,104 cr expenditure

Manipur is currently under the President's Rule

'He was speaking like an arrogant king': CM MK Stalin to Dharmendra Pradhan

During the Lok Sabha proceedings, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan alleged that Tamil Nadu initially agreed to sign MoU for the scheme but later changed its stance

Opposition accuses govt of trying to control Railway Board via new Bill

With the inclusion of the Railway Board under the 1989 Railway Act, the appointment, qualifications, tenure and criteria for the Chairman and members of the Board will be the responsibility of Centre

Braj Holi 2025: Check complete 40-day 'Rangotsav' festival schedule

During the 40-day Rangotsav, Holi of the Braj includes Mathura, Vrindavan, Barsana, and Nandgaon, and is one of the most well-known festivals. The celebrations begin on Feb 3, and conclude on March 22

Maha Kumbh 2025: Ganga water was fit for bathing, govt tells Parliament

The govt told the Parliament that Triveni Sangam water was fit for bathing during Maha Kumbh 2025, citing a Central Pollution Control Board report confirming it met safety standards

Maharashtra CM Fadnavis supports call for removal of Aurangzeb's tomb

Statement of Devendra Fadnavis came in response to BJP's Satara MP Udayanraje Bhosale, who has called for the removal of Aurangzeb's tomb in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district

Justice Joymalya Bagchi appointed to SC, set to become CJI in 2031

Justice Joymalya Bagchi is set to assume the role of Chief Justice of India upon the retirement of Justice KV Viswanathan on May 25, 2031

SC stays Bombay HC order, allows Pune eatery to use 'Burger King'

The HC in August extended the ad-interim stay granted by the Pune court in January 2012 and begun hearing the company's plea for the interim injunction against the Pune-based eatery

Tourism in border areas revived after ceasefire in J-K: CM Omar Abdullah

Abdullah said as the border areas are slowly opening after the ceasefire, tourism is witnessing a positive trend due to the prevailing peace in the region