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Fire breaks out in Noida high-rise, CM Adityanath orders rescue operations

The incident occurred around 8 am at the Ivy County society in Noida Sector 75

World Environment Day: PM Modi urges commitment to sustainable growth

PM Modi also outlined that the past decade has seen numerous initiatives from his government in this regard

Monsoon advances, IMD forecasts heavy rain across southern states

The IMD said monsoon has advanced over Kerala, Lakshadweep, parts of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, and is likely to make further progress over the next few days

Two firefighters injured in blaze at five-storey office building in GK-1

According to the DFS, the fire was confined to the battery room on the third floor of the multi-storey building, affecting an area of about 200 square feet

Who is Neelkanth Mishra, India's new Executive Director at World Bank?

The Axis Bank chief economist and EAC-PM member will serve a three-year term at the World Bank headquarters in Washington DC, succeeding Parameswaran Iyer

Lack of preparation stopping India from becoming Vishwaguru: Mohan Bhagwat

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat made these remarks while speaking at the conclusion of an RSS volunteer training camp in Nagpur

Ex-LS Secretary General, constitution expert Subhash Kashyap passes away

Former Lok Sabha Secretary General and constitutional scholar Subhash C Kashyap, a leading authority on parliamentary affairs, passed away at 97

Film producer and former CBFC chief Pahlaj Nihalani passes away at 76

Pahlaj Nihalani is widely credited for giving actor Govinda his first big break with the 1986 movie 'Ilzaam', and introducing actor Chunky Panday with 'Aag Hi Aag' in 1987

SC releases draft rules for use of AI in courts, allows use with disclosure

The proposed framework allows AI-assisted legal work and court administration but bars the technology from influencing judicial decisions, bail determinations and sentencing

Monsoon reaches Kerala, three days later than usual amid El Nino scare

The onset of rains marks the start of the monsoon's four-month-long journey over the Indian mainland that ends in September

India-Venezuela oil marketing companies to explore energy agreements

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodriguez discussed energy cooperation, critical minerals, pharmaceuticals and trade expansion

Datanomics: Residential buildings face highest risk of structural collapse

Residential buildings account for nearly two-thirds of structural collapses in India, underscoring persistent concerns over construction quality and safety

Odisha pitches global action on climate and disaster risks at BRICS meet

Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi highlighted Odisha's disaster management model and called for greater international cooperation to tackle climate-related challenges

Iranian-French cartoonist and filmmaker Marjane Satrapi dies at 56

Satrapi is best-known for her monochrome autobiographical comic book and film "Persepolis," a coming-of-age tale set against the Islamic Revolution in her native Iran

7 in 10 young Indians say getting first job has become harder now: Survey

An Indeed survey found that 72 per cent of respondents felt entry-level jobs frequently require prior experience, creating an experience paradox for fresh graduates

3 returnees from Ebola-hit African nations isolated in Chhattisgarh

The three travellers, however, show no symptoms of the disease and have no history of contact with Ebola-infected persons, officials said

Monsoon reaches Kerala after three day delay, brings relief from heatwave

Last month, the India Meteorological ‌Department forecast an El Nino-weakened monsoon in 2026 that ‌will bring ​the lowest rainfall ​in 11 years

Malviya Nagar fire: Delhi govt to pay ₹10 lakh ex-gratia to kin of deceased

People with serious injuries will get ₹5 lakh in assistance from the Delhi government

Tamil Nadu signs ₹18,600 crore MoU with Larsen & Toubro for three projects

The largest among them is a Data Centre Expansion Project in Kancheepuram district, which will involve an investment of Rs 15,000 crore

5 killed in fire at hospital in Bihar's Muzaffarpur, CM condoles deaths

Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary described the incident as "extremely tragic" and expressed condolences to the bereaved families