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Improved sanitation reduces child malnutrition: NITI Aayog working paper

Need to develop state-level grids for sewage and solid waste, says Aayog

Judges should avoid social media, refrain from commenting on rulings: SC

On November 11, 2023, the top court took a suo motu cognisance of the termination of six women civil judges by the state government over their alleged unsatisfactory performance

Work on to assess AI, job loss from GenAI not intense in India: IT secy

He said under the IndiaAI mission, the government has tried to make a subtle distinction between responsible AI as defined by the West -- which is not expected to be regulated by the government -- and

ADB approves $789 mn loan to develop Amaravati as smart, green city

ADB and other multilateral development banks (MDBs) will bring global expertise and technical support to the Government of Andhra Pradesh, establishing a strong foundation for a dynamic, sustainable

'Living my dream,' says Gukesh after becoming youngest world chess champion

President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday congratulated D Gukesh for becoming the youngest player to win the world chess championship and said he has done India immensely proud

HP govt notifies homestay rules, extends special aid to disaster-hit areas

The meeting chaired by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu also decided to extend the special relief package given to the disaster-hit areas in 2023 to people affected by natural disasters at Samej

Coal gasification projects: Govt gives LoAs to 4 entities for incentives

Letters of Award (LoAs) have been given to CIL-BHEL , a consortium of CIL-GAIL , Coal India Ltd and New Era Cleantech Solution Pvt Ltd

News updates: Cong releases first list of candidates for Delhi Assembly Election

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Ayurveda has potential to strengthen healthcare systems globally: PM Modi

Ayurveda focuses on providing comprehensive remedies to various health problems and lays equal emphasis on prevention, nutrition and mental health, the prime minister said

Delhi records coldest December morning in 3 yrs as temp drops to 4.5C

The city recorded a low of 4.5 degrees Celsius on Thursday, 0.4 degrees below normal, compared to 4.9 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said

One yr of Parliament security breach: 3 chargesheets, 6 in jail, probe on

The security breach happened on the anniversary of the 2001 Parliament attack on December 13, 2023 and the accused have been booked under the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA)

Nation celebrates Gukesh's historic win as youngest world chess champion

The legendary Viswanathan Anand, who won the title an unprecedented five times, praised Gukesh for winning something of this magnitude at such a young age

Parliament Session: Cabinet okays 'One Nation, One Election' Bill

Sources said the constitution amendment Bill once introduced would be referred to a parliamentary committee for further scrutiny

NGT urges coordinated plan between DDA, DJB to resolve pollution issues

The green body was hearing a matter regarding health hazards to residents because of a stagnant open drain in south Delhi's Vasant Kunj

ISRO chairman calls for investment in aerodynamic test facilities in India

"So, many of the test programs that were required to be done for the future aero vehicles were actually cut down and at one point we were told to do more simulations than testing

32 political parties support 'one nation, one election' proposal, 15 oppose

The Samajwadi Party (SP) said if simultaneous elections are implemented, state-level parties will not be able to compete with national parties as far as electoral strategy and expenditure

FIU helped detecting Rs 11k cr undisclosed income, 461 kg narcotics: FinMin

Besides, it helped in seizure of 461 kg of narcotic/psychotropic substances, levy of Rs 39.14 crore penalty and 184 arrests in money laundering and terror financing cases

Outstanding dues of discoms decline 82% in over 2 years to Rs 24,000 cr

Around 13 states reported arrears amounting to Rs 1,39,947 crore as of June 3, 2022, and rescheduled them into EMIs (equated monthly installments)

Gujarat faces alarming malnutrition rate despite Rs 2,879 cr central aid

Gujarat continues to grapple with high malnutrition rate and widespread anaemia, despite receiving Rs 2,879 crore from the Centre under the Poshan Abhiyaan

Drone mist-spraying pilot project in hitch for high costs, limited results

The technology was proposed as part of Delhi's 21-point Winter Action Plan to combat worsening air quality