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DGTR probes surge in steel imports, to consult MSMEs on safeguard duty

The commerce ministry's investigation arm DGTR has started a probe into an alleged jump in steel imports and it will also consult MSME downstream industries before making its recommendations, a top go

Delhi's groundwater extraction at 99% while Bengaluru at 150%: Govt

Yelahanka emerged as the most stressed region, extracting over 225 per cent of its available groundwater resource. Other urban areas, including Bangalore North, East, and South, recorded

Parliament session LIVE: Rs 13,422 cr disbursed to street vendors under PM SVANidhi, RS told

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True genius: President Murmu, PM Modi, others condole Zakir Hussain's death

Expressing grief at his death, Modi said he brought tabla to the global stage, captivating millions with his unparalleled rhythm. Through this, he seamlessly blended Indian classical traditions

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7.3 million smart meters installed across country till Nov: Govt tells RS

As per the data shared in the Parliament on Monday, around 7.3 million smart prepaid meters have been installed till November 29 in various states under the RDSS scheme

Grap-III measures reimposed in Delhi-NCR as air quality hits 'very poor'

The CAQM reimposes Grap-III in Delhi-NCR as AQI hits 355. Construction halted and diesel trucks banned; SC calls for pan-India air pollution action plan

No timeline fixed for Virtual Digital Assets regulation, says MoS Finance

The Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary today informed the Lok Sabha that the government does not register cryptocurrency exchanges and global cooperation key to regulating cryptocurrency

India has 1,065 dams 50-100 years old, 224 are hundred plus: Govt

According to the National Register of Large Dams (NRLD-2023 edition), compiled jointly by the National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA) and CWC, there are 6,138 constructed and 143 under construction dams

Parliamentary panel highlights gaps in medical radiation device testing

The report also highlighted the limited geographical spread of NTH testing facilities, which are currently concentrated in only six cities: Ghaziabad, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Jaipur, Guwahati, and Mumbai

J&K LG Manoj Sinha urges students to eliminate complacency for growth

He urged teachers to nurture students' creativity and move beyond past constraints to help them shape original ideas and surpass the accomplishments of 20th century scientists

72% of urban wastewater flows into rivers, lakes, land untreated: Report

The Jal Shakti Ministry has mandated that cities must recycle and reuse at least 20 per cent of the water they consume

Loan worth Rs 13,422 cr given to street vendors under PM SVANidhi scheme

The minister said that no fraud-related complaints have been received against the agencies or companies disbursing loans under the Prime Minister Street Vendor's AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (SVANidhi) scheme

House panel criticises govt for missing FCI godown construction target

The committee also expressed concern over the lack of progress made in the construction of godowns in the northeastern region and said the reasons like delay in land acquisition from the state gov

Ambani, Adani exit Bloomberg's $100 billion club amid financial setbacks

Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani, once part of Bloomberg's $100 billion club, have dropped out as their fortunes fell below $100 billion amid business challenges, legal scrutiny, and market setbacks

SC seeks Centre's reply on plea asking guidelines for safety of women

A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan issued notice to different ministries of the Centre and its instrumentalities and posted the matter for further hearing in January

Return Nehru's letters held by Sonia Gandhi: PM Memorial to Rahul Gandhi

The Prime Ministers' Museum and Library in New Delhi has requested the return of personal letters written by Jawaharlal Nehru from Congress leader Sonia Gandhi, citing their historical significance

Guj properties law: Presumption of constitutionality attached to enactment

The Supreme Court said the main petition was pending before the high court for the last three years and the petitioners could request the high court's chief justice for an early hearing

Development, nationalism have to be viewed from prism of Preamble: VP

In his address, Dhankhar also suggested that defence estates must 'evolve' beyond conventional assets, these have to develop into 'self-sustaining ecosystem'

Need to rehabilitate youth instead of demonising their substance abuse: SC

A bench of Justice BV Nagarathna and Justice N Kotiswar Singh said drug abuse should not be considered a taboo but an open discussion was required to tackle the issue