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Illegal tree felling in Delhi: NGT issues notice to environment ministry

It said the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) had filed a reply enclosing a copy of Environment Clearance (EC) dated July 14, 2020, issued by the Union Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate

Bengaluru techie Atul Subhash's wife Nikita Singhania arrested: All we know

On 14 December, Bengaluru-based techie Atul Subhash's estranged wife Nikita Singhania was arrested in connection with his suicide case. Here's a recap of what has happened so far

Atishi accuses Centre of settling Rohingyas in Delhi; Puri denies claim

Citing two tweets by Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri in 2022, Atishi alleged the Union government has settled a large number of illegal Rohingya refugees in different parts of the national capital

Nitish condoles 2 Bihar workers' deaths in Manipur, announces ex gratia

He has announced an ex gratia of Rs 2 lakh each to the immediate family members of the deceased. (he) also directed officials of the state's social welfare and labour departments to ensure that the

ICMR sets up India's first diabetes biobank in Chennai for research

Biobanks are critical in biomedical research, collecting, processing, storing and distributing biospecimens to support scientific research, the article said

Bihar doubles down on major investments as industrial growth surges

In recent months, Adani Group has announced investment of Rs 8,700 crore in Bihar, Ambuja Cements is setting up a Rs 1,200-crore unit, and Coca-Cola is expanding its bottling capacity

Wayanad landslide: Union govt 'adding chilli' to wounds, says Kerala FM

Addressing reporters, Balagopal accused the BJP-ruled Centre of 'failing' to provide even the funds it had promised to the state for disaster relief

Lawyers, activists call for extending POSH Act to political parties

A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Manmohan asked the petitioner to approach the Election Commission of India (ECI) with a representation for the application of the POSH Act

India seeks stronger WTO subsidy regulations for high seas fishing

India also suggested that historical subsidisers should seek permission of the Committee on Fisheries Subsidies for grant of subsidies in future

Digital upskilling of ASHAs vital for transforming rural healthcare: Expert

DIISHA is aimed at employing artificial intelligence-based tools, developed by Elsevier, for empowering ASHAs

Centre, Chhattisgarh committed to end Naxalism in state by March 2026: Shah

When Chhattisgarh becomes free of Naxalism, the entire country will get rid of the menace, Shah said addressing the President's Police Colour Award function at the police parade ground here

BJP completes 1st year in office in Rajasthan, list several achievements

Winning five of the seven seats in the recently-held Assembly bypolls is also being credited to the efficiency of Sharma's leadership

Mexico, Canada, Asean gained more from US-China trade war than India: GTRI

US-China trade war, initiated in 2018 under President Trump with tariffs targeting key sectors, has significantly reshaped global trade flows but failed to achieve its primary goals

Dairy farms in Delhi asked to get pollution control consent within 15 days

Committee issued a public notice directing all 'gaushalas' and dairy farms with 15 or more cattle, and all dairies operating in dairy colonies in Delhi to apply for mandatory consent

Govt approves subsidised helicopter service for Jammu-Mendhar route in J-K

The decision follows a proposal submitted by Jammu and Kashmir Civil Aviation Department secretary Mohammad Aijaz Asad for connecting the remote area of Mendhar directly with the winter capital Jammu

Encroachment removed, CCTVs installed in reopened temple in Sambhal

Police personnel were deployed outside the Lord Shiv and Hanuman temple which reopened after 1978 and a prayer ceremony (aarti) was performed on Sunday morning

PM to chair concluding day National Conference of Chief Secretaries today

It will be another key step towards further boosting the partnership between the Centre and the state governments, the release mentioned

Sardar Patel inspires us to work for 'Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat': UP CM

In a post in Hindi on X, Adityanath said Sardar Patel's efforts to unite the country are the inspiration behind working towards building Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat'

Contribution of India's youth vital to achieving SDGs: Ambassador P Harish

In his keynote address at the summit, attended by Indian youth leaders from various fields as well as UN officials and civil society members, Harish described India's youth as change makers