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Gunveer Singh elevated as RBI Executive Director with effect from May 18

The Reserve Bank of India has elevated Gunveer Singh as Executive Director to oversee the Department of Payment and Settlement Systems

SC says bail is rule even under UAPA, questions Umar Khalid ruling

The Supreme Court reaffirmed that constitutional protections and speedy trial rights remain paramount even under UAPA while granting bail in a narco-terror case

PM Modi conferred Norway's top civilian honour, his 32nd global award

The Grand Cross is the highest grade of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit. It is awarded for exceptional service in advancing Norway's interests and international relations

Parliament panel to review groundwork for VB-G RAM G rollout on May 20

Under the new framework, every rural household whose adult members volunteer to undertake unskilled manual work will be entitled to 125 days of guaranteed wage employment in a financial year

DTC to run special bus service for Delhi govt employees for office commute

The move comes amid intensifying efforts by the Delhi government to encourage use of public transport in the wake of fuel concerns linked to uncertainties in West Asia

Bengal approves ₹3,000 monthly aid scheme for women, scraps state OBC list

Government also approved constitution of the 7th state pay commission for its employees, and staffers in allied statutory civic bodies, education boards, and those working in state-run institutions

Urban homes stay hot at night as heatwave crisis looms, new study warns

Researchers said surveyed homes showed little cooling after sunset, with nighttime indoor temperatures continuing to remain between 32°C and 35.5°C

Neet UG paper leak: CBI arrests Renukai Chemistry Classes founder in Latur

The CBI has alleged that Motegaonkar was an active member of the organised gang involved in the leakage and circulation of the Neet UG paper

Robert Vadra withdraws Delhi HC plea against ED summons in land deal case

The counsel for Vadra said he would make 'appropriate submissions' before the trial court at an 'appropriate stage'

Delhi HC refuses Apple's plea to halt CCI probe, asks firm to cooperate

Delhi HC said in an order that Apple 'shall fully cooperate' but it asked the Competition Commission of India to not pass a final order in the matter until at least July 15

VD Satheesan: Lawyer, debater and face of Congress' comeback, now Kerala CM

As Leader of the Opposition, Satheesan put the Pinarayi Vijayan-led Left government on defensive mode on various issues, including alleged nepotism and financial irregularities

SC stays counting of Delhi Bar Council polls over tampering allegations

The CJI transferred the matter to a division bench of the high court, urging the Chief Justice to constitute a special bench to hear the dispute on a day-to-day basis

VD Satheesan sworn in as Kerala CM, 20 Cabinet ministers also take oath

Chief Ministers of Congress-ruled states, former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, Left leaders, and BJP representatives also attended the ceremony

Fire breaks out inside train in Bihar's Sasaram, no casualties reported

Smoke began billowing out of a compartment of the Sasaram-Patna passenger train while it was standing on platform number 6 at around 5.30 am

Heatwave grips northwest, central India; Delhi likely to see 45°C this week

IMD forecasts heatwave to severe heatwave conditions across northwest and central India this week, with temperatures likely to rise by up to 5 degrees Celsius till May 21

VD Satheesan to take oath as Kerala CM today, UDF cabinet to be sworn-in

After two days of lobbying and discussions, Satheesan handed over the list of 20 ministers to Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar at Lok Bhavan on Sunday evening

UP govt allocates portfolios to ministers a week after cabinet expansion

Among the changes announced on Sunday, former UP BJP state president Bhupendra Chaudhary was appointed as a Cabinet Minister heading the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) department

PM Modi receives Sweden's prestigious award Royal Order of Polar Star

The award is the highest distinction that can be given to a Head of Government

PM Modi lands in Sweden; to hold talks on trade, technology, defence

The prime minister's aircraft was escorted by Swedish Air Force jets while landing in Gothenburg. He was given a warm welcome at the airport by his Swedish counterpart Ulf Kristersson

DMRC to run additional metro trips to encourage shift to public transport

The move comes as part of efforts to strengthen mass transit systems and improve urban mobility amid growing emphasis on energy security, environmental sustainability