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Govt outlines tunnel, elevated road and bypass projects to decongest Delhi

Centre details ₹24,000-crore plan with tunnels, elevated roads and bypasses to ease Delhi traffic and cut travel time across key corridors

PM Modi says gaming a skill, not just hobby; warns students against betting

At Pariksha Pe Charcha, PM Modi said gaming can be a skill and career if pursued responsibly, while warning students against online betting and gambling-linked games

Govt proposes merging two agricultural schemes for flexibility to states

Centre seeks inter-ministerial views on merging PM-RKVY and Krishonnati Yojana into a single umbrella scheme to give states more flexibility in farm spending

Kunal Kamra challenges Sahyog Portal, IT Rules amendment in Bombay HC

Comedian Kunal Kamra has approached the Bombay HC challenging the Centre's Sahyog Portal and amended IT Rules, alleging they enable content blocking without safeguards and violate free speech rights

Delhi court denies bail to Olympian Sushil Kumar in athlete's murder case

Delhi court rejects Olympian Sushil Kumar's bail plea in the Chhatrasal Stadium murder case linked to the death of wrestler Sagar Dhankar

Delhi govt suspends 3 Jal Board engineers after biker's death in pit

Three Delhi Jal Board engineers suspended after a motorcyclist died falling into an uncovered construction pit in west Delhi's Janakpuri

UPSC changes exam centre choices for candidates with benchmark disability

UPSC revamps exam centre allocation to ensure PwBD candidates get preferred centres, removes capacity caps and expands centres for CSE and IFS 2026

Rlys' financial health improved in last 10 yrs, surplus revenue: Vaishnaw

Replying to supplementaries during the Question Hour in the Rajya Sabha, Vaishnaw said there have been concerted efforts in the last 10 years to increase freight traffic, enhance passenger revenue

Biker dies after falling into open Delhi Jal Board pit; govt orders probe

A motorcyclist was found dead in a Delhi Jal Board construction pit in Janakpuri, with the family alleging negligence and foul play, as the Delhi government ordered a probe amid political backlash

Punjab needs fiscal reset to avoid debt trap: ISB to Finance Commission

An ISB evaluation submitted to the 16th Finance Commission flags rising debt, subsidy pressures and weak revenues in Punjab, warning that the debt-to-GSDP ratio could cross 60 per cent by 2030-31

NIA raids GMC Anantnag in connection with 'white collar' terror module

Officials said the searches were in connection with the recovery of a rifle from the locker of a doctor in November last year

Forced selfies with foreigners on beaches to invite detention: Goa Police

The action has been initiated after several instances of domestic tourists clicking pictures of foreign women and insisting on selfies on beaches have surfaced

Why did Ajay Singh's video on a closed ethanol plant in Bihar go viral?

In his video post, Ajay Singh repeatedly referred to his agonising condition as the govt owned companies has stopped buying ethanol from his plant in Bihar, putting his entire business into turmoil

J&K CM presents budget, focuses on inclusive growth, fiscal prudence

He said his government is committed to transforming the Union Territory into a modern, progressive and economically vibrant region by promoting investment, innovation and participatory governance

Agrement to create Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority 'historic': PM

Centre signed a tripartite agreement with the Nagaland govt and the Eastern Nagaland Peoples' Organisation for formation of 'Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority' aimed at addressing their demands

AAP leader shot dead in Jalandhar; Oppn slams Mann govt over law and order

The incident took place in the morning, a senior police official from Jalandhar said over the phone, adding that he was rushed to a hospital in an unconscious state and succumbed to injuries

SC refuses to entertain Jan Suraaj's plea challenging 2025 Bihar elections

Jan Suraaj's petition accused the state govt of violating the MCC by transferring Rs 10,000 to women beneficiaries under the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana after the poll schedule was announced

3 Naxals killed in ongoing Gadchiroli operation, jawan succumbs to injuries

Officials said three Naxalites have been neutralised in the operation, which was launched three days ago

Pariksha Pe Charcha: Focus beyond marks, work on life skills too, says PM

Launched in 2018, Pariksha Pe Charcha began as student interaction in townhall format before expanding into one of India's largest education engagement exercises

SIR in Telangana expected to be announced during April-May, says CEO

The CEO also urged political parties to appoint at least one BLA for every polling station ahead of the forthcoming SIR of electoral rolls