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Odisha Cabinet clears Bill for economic region development authorities

It targets scaling the regional economy from $22.4 billion to $500 billion by 2047

Menstrual leave in India: Which states offer it and what courts have said

With courts in Kerala and Tamil Nadu pushing governments to examine menstrual leave policy, here's a look at the states that have introduced the policy and how their rules differ

PM Modi launches nationwide campaign urging youth to shun substance abuse

Launching the 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan', PM Modi said the campaign is not just for the youth, but also for their families, society and the entire country

Assam flood situation improves, CM Himanta to visit worst-hit districts

The toll remained unchanged at 82 as no fresh fatalities were reported in the state in the last 24 hours, said officials

More dialogue with youth needed amid AI-driven job fears: Former NITI VC

Former NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Rajiv Kumar said that India's youth is very uncertain and very unclear about the future because of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Neet-UG counselling to begin on Aug 4, academic session from Sep 8

According to the counselling schedule released by the committee, the first round of AIQ counselling for deemed and central universities will be held from August 4 to August 17

Rain likely in Delhi today, IMD warns of heavy rain across several states

The IMD has forecast rain and thunderstorms in Delhi on Sunday, while heavy to extremely heavy rainfall is expected in parts of Rajasthan, Karnataka, Kerala and the Northeast

Assam govt waives land tax for 1 year in 2 worst flood-hit districts

The two districts have been badly hit by the deluge that has claimed the lives of 82 people across the state so far

Delhi records max temp today at 35 deg C, IMD predicts light rain on Sunday

The national capital saw a marginal increase in day temperatures on Saturday, even as parts of the city received scattered trace rain, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

NIA court frames charges against Sachin Waze, others in Antilia case

Special National Investigation Agency court judge Chakor Baviskar framed the charges after the accused pleaded not guilty

Karnataka HC's Dharwad bench holds rare all-women Bench and Bar sitting

The Dharwad Bench of the Karnataka High Court held a rare all-women sitting, with women judges presiding over every Bench and an all-women government legal team representing the State

Air Marshal Tejpal Singh takes charge as new Deputy Chief of Air Staff

Air Marshal Tejpal Singh, a fighter pilot with over 3,500 hours of flying experience, on Saturday took charge as the new Deputy Chief of the Air Staff, officials said

J-K terror attack: Search on for attackers; ex gratia for deceased's kin

Search operations have been intensified in south Kashmir areas to track down the attackers who shot the two labourers dead

Tehseen Poonawalla alleges house arrest ahead of march against E20 policy

In one of the videos, Poonawalla is heard asking a police officer how he could be detained without any written order

CAPF officers move Supreme Court against new Act over promotion rules

The matter has been listed by the apex court for hearing in the first week of August, according to court documents

EC revises SIR schedule in Odisha; objections can be filed till Aug 19

The last date for filing claims and objections has been extended from August 4 to August 19, according to the notification issued by the Chief Electoral Officer

PM Modi inaugurates ₹5,000 cr Bhogapuram Airport in Andhra Pradesh

PM Modi inaugurated the Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram, which will begin commercial operations on August 17 and initially handle six million passengers a year

Centre releases additional tax devolution of ₹1.09 trillion to states

The finance ministry said the Centre has released additional instalment of tax devolution to state governments amounting to Rs 1.09 lakh crore, which is in addition to the normal monthly amount

PM Modi lays foundation stone for ₹2,500 cr ASIP chip facility in Vizag

The Visakhapatnam OSAT facility, being developed with South Korea's APACT, will produce 96 million chips annually and create about 2,600 direct and indirect jobs

Kejriwal demands choice between E20, pure petrol; announces march on Aug 4

Kejriwal demanded that consumers be allowed to choose between E20 and regular petrol at fuel stations, and demanded lower prices for E20 mixed petrol, and a cut in petrol prices