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Parliamentary panel raises concern over low MGNREGS wages, asks for raise

Committee also recommended that the department spruce up its financial management of the scheme and tighten its grip on the fallacies that might have crept up in the implementation of the scheme

Parliamentary panel raises concern over low MGNREGS wages, asks for raise
Updated On : 13 Dec 2024 | 2:37 PM IST

LIVE news: Allu Arjun arrested over stampede at Pushpa 2 screening in Hyderabad

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LIVE news: Allu Arjun arrested over stampede at Pushpa 2 screening in Hyderabad
Updated On : 13 Dec 2024 | 2:36 PM IST

Parliament LIVE: Nehru blamed for everything, why don't you talk about the present, asks Priyanka

Parliament winter session 2024 LIVE updates: BJP would have begun changing Constitution, if not for the Lok Sabha election results, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi stated

Parliament LIVE: Nehru blamed for everything, why don't you talk about the present, asks Priyanka
Updated On : 13 Dec 2024 | 2:30 PM IST

Treatment of minorities in Bangladesh matter of concern, says Jaishankar

The minister said India hopes that the new dispensation in Bangladesh will settle down to a mutually beneficial stable relationship with India

Treatment of minorities in Bangladesh matter of concern, says Jaishankar
Updated On : 13 Dec 2024 | 2:23 PM IST

Swarna Andhra-2047: CM unveils vision for 'wealthy, healthy, happy' state

During recent second district collectors conference, Naidu stressed that the TDP-led NDA govt's governance will be based on Swarna Andhra-2047 vision at state, district, mandal and panchayat levels

Swarna Andhra-2047: CM unveils vision for 'wealthy, healthy, happy' state
Updated On : 13 Dec 2024 | 2:18 PM IST

EVM verification plea should go before bench that gave verdict in April: SC

In its verdict on April 26, the apex court termed the suspicion of manipulation of the EVMs unfounded

EVM verification plea should go before bench that gave verdict in April: SC
Updated On : 13 Dec 2024 | 1:46 PM IST

Farmer's son vs labourer's son: Huge ruckus in RS as Kharge, Dhankhar clash

Parliament winter session: Rajya Sabha saw a heated exchange between Jagdeep Dhankhar and Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge as the no-trust motion against Dhankhar disrupted the proceedings

Farmer's son vs labourer's son: Huge ruckus in RS as Kharge, Dhankhar clash
Updated On : 13 Dec 2024 | 1:42 PM IST

India wants to have good ties with Pakistan, free of terror: Jaishankar

The minister also said that trade relations had been disrupted due to certain decisions taken by Pakistan in 2019

India wants to have good ties with Pakistan, free of terror: Jaishankar
Updated On : 13 Dec 2024 | 1:39 PM IST

'Flying Beast' faces court order to remove videos over copyright breach

The Bombay High Court has ordered 'Flying Beast' Gaurav Taneja to remove two videos after Castrol India accused him of copyright infringement for not crediting the company

'Flying Beast' faces court order to remove videos over copyright breach
Updated On : 13 Dec 2024 | 1:36 PM IST

Allu Arjun arrested over woman's death in stampede at Pushpa 2 premiere

Allu Arjun was arrested over a stampede at the Pushpa 2 premiere in Hyderabad, which led to a woman's death and her son's hospitalisation

Allu Arjun arrested over woman's death in stampede at Pushpa 2 premiere
Updated On : 13 Dec 2024 | 1:26 PM IST

Tamil or Telugu? Stalin, Naidu fight for Chess champ Gukesh's roots

Gukesh's World Chess Championship win has ignited a battle between Tamil Nadu's MK Stalin and Andhra Pradesh's N Chandrababu Naidu, both claiming him as their own

Tamil or Telugu? Stalin, Naidu fight for Chess champ Gukesh's roots
Updated On : 13 Dec 2024 | 1:17 PM IST

SPG moves SC to extend registration period for three armoured vehicles

The top court has been monitoring the air pollution crisis in Delhi in an ongoing Public Interest Litigation in the M C Mehta case

SPG moves SC to extend registration period for three armoured vehicles
Updated On : 13 Dec 2024 | 1:11 PM IST

55 Opposition MPs file impeachment motion against Justice Shekhar Yadav

During a Vishwa Hindu Parishad event on Sunday, Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav expressed support for a Uniform Civil Code and suggested that laws should reflect the majority's preferences

55 Opposition MPs file impeachment motion against Justice Shekhar Yadav
Updated On : 13 Dec 2024 | 1:04 PM IST

Six killed, several injured in fire at private hospital in TN's Dindigul

According to Dindigul District Collector MN Poongodi, the patients have been rescued and admitted to other hospitals

Six killed, several injured in fire at private hospital in TN's Dindigul
Updated On : 13 Dec 2024 | 1:00 PM IST

Tripura govt plans palm cultivation on 7,000 hectares of wasteland by FY27

Centre had identified 7,000 hectares for oil palm cultivation in the state but the ICAR-Indian Institute of Oil Palm Research reassessment committee classified 146,000 hectares as a potential area

Tripura govt plans palm cultivation on 7,000 hectares of wasteland by FY27
Updated On : 13 Dec 2024 | 1:00 PM IST

India fastest growing economy under PM; Maha to be its backbone: Fadnavis

Besides pushing for infrastructure growth, Fadnavis said, the government is working in the field of green energy and water conservation in the state

India fastest growing economy under PM; Maha to be its backbone: Fadnavis
Updated On : 13 Dec 2024 | 12:55 PM IST

IMD weather today: Dense fog in Delhi-NCR, rain in Puducherry and more

The IMD has issued a dense fog alert over Delhi-NCR, UP, and neighbouring areas for the next 2 days. The department also warned of heavy rainfall in parts of southern India

IMD weather today: Dense fog in Delhi-NCR, rain in Puducherry and more
Updated On : 13 Dec 2024 | 12:48 PM IST

Lok Sabha pays tribute to martyrs of 2001 terror attack on Parliament

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla solemnly reiterated the commitment of the Lower House to fight terrorism and pledged to protect the unity, integrity and sovereignty of the nation

Lok Sabha pays tribute to martyrs of 2001 terror attack on Parliament
Updated On : 13 Dec 2024 | 12:45 PM IST

SC refuses to entertain Cong's plea against non-disqualification of 8 MLAs

On November 1, Goa assembly speaker Ramesh Tawadkar dismissed the disqualification petition filed by the Congress against eight of its MLAs who defected to BJP

SC refuses to entertain Cong's plea against non-disqualification of 8 MLAs
Updated On : 13 Dec 2024 | 12:43 PM IST

Cash-for-job scam: SC grants future bail to former WB min Partha Chatterjee

Bench said that a suspect cannot be detained indefinitely and, therefore, it has to balance the rights of the accused and the victims

Cash-for-job scam: SC grants future bail to former WB min Partha Chatterjee
Updated On : 13 Dec 2024 | 11:46 AM IST