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Odisha introduces SEBC quota, hikes ST, SC reservation in courses

State revises reservation policy for higher education, introducing SEBC quota and raising ST and SC share across medical, engineering and other professional courses

Odisha expands food net with Annapurna Yojana, to spend ₹8,813 crore

State to provide 5 kg additional rice per person monthly under new scheme, covering over 3.28 crore beneficiaries and significantly expanding food security coverage

Poll neutrality at risk if EC relies on contestants: Justice Nagarathna

Justice Nagarathna said elections are not merely periodic events but a mechanism through which political authority is constituted

Families of AI171 crash victims seek release of black box data, write to PM

The aircraft burst into flames, killing 241 out of 242 people onboard and 19 individuals on the ground

Indian Railways clocks record ₹6,735 crore scrap revenue in FY26

National transporter surpasses scrap disposal target by over 12 per cent, with multiple zones exceeding benchmarks amid push to monetise redundant assets

Govt steps up LPG supply, urges calm amid Strait of Hormuz concerns

Commercial LPG supplies have been capped at 70 per cent of pre-crisis levels, with smaller cylinders being made widely available to ease pressure on demand

Strengthening judicial infrastructure not optional but essential: CJI

CJI Surya Kant said that when the judiciary and executive align in purpose, the Constitution truly comes alive

Odisha makes e-KYC mandatory for domestic LPG consumers to curb misuse

The food supply minister said the Odisha government has taken strong action against those indulging in black marketing of gas cylinders

18 flights per day at Leh airport to boost tourism, says Ladakh L-G

He said two more flights are expected to begin operations soon, providing flexibility for visitors to plan their journeys, and invited holiday-makers to experience Ladakh

LPG crisis hits Dehradun's 'Maggi points', vendors struggle to sustain biz

Once bustling with tourists, these popular stops are now witnessing a sharp decline in footfall as vendors grapple with cooking delays and limited resources

Ministry of Social Justice posts record ₹11,810 crore expenditure in FY26

The department has also recorded the highest-ever expenditure on welfare schemes for Scheduled Castes and Other Backwards Classes during 2025-26

Western disturbance to bring rain across India; Delhi to remain cloudy

IMD forecasts unstable weather with thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds across north, east, central and southern regions, bringing brief rain spells

PM Modi to launch BJP's Bengal campaign from Cooch Behar on Sunday

Elections to the 294-member West Bengal assembly will be held in two phases - on April 23 and April 29. Votes will be counted on May 4

Four-storey lodge collapses in MP's Anuppur, six feared trapped

An official identified the ill-fated building as 'Aggarwal Lodge' located near a bus stand

Delhi government to deploy weed harvesters to reduce pollution in Yamuna

Officials said targeting pollution at its source, these machines will reduce pollutant load entering the river and improve drainage efficiency across the city

CM Saini lays foundation for projects worth ₹120 crore in Faridabad

Saini said 44 announcements have been made for the area in the past 11.5 years, of which 24 have been completed, while work on the rest is underway

CDS Anil Chauhan reviews operational readiness along LoC in north Kashmir

Gen. Chauhan visited the strategically-important areas under the Army's Chinar Corps unit, a defence spokesperson said

Sabarimala issue: 'Even God is not safe' in Kerala, alleges FM Sitharaman

"The UDF and the LDF cannot go on like this. Because Kerala's economy is in a very bad state," the finance minister said

No LPG shortage, don't panic or crowd agencies: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta

The average delivery time for domestic LPG cylinders in Delhi has now been reduced to four days, ensuring timely, reliable doorstep service for consumers, she said

Piyush Goyal releases 'white paper' on TN's finances, flags GST gap

Goyal sought to know how the state treasury could be empty despite receiving over ₹80,000 crore in GST collections from the Centre and accused the DMK government of causing a financial crisis