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India's total power consumption grows by 4% to 154 billion units in April

The peak power demand had touched an all-time high of about 250 GW in May 2024

Odisha Assembly urges early rollout of Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam

House adopts resolution after day-long debate, with parties urging swift rollout of the Women's Reservation Act and addressing concerns around delimitation and representation

Nitin Gadkari launches India's first barrier-less toll system in Gujarat

The system is expected to significantly reduce travel time, decongest highways, improve fuel efficiency, lower vehicular emissions, and minimise human intervention in toll operations

Delhi tightens 'no PUC, no fuel' rule; 15K vehicles denied fuel in 4 days

This comes after the government, on April 22, reiterated that vehicles without a valid Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate will not be provided fuel in Delhi

India likely to see above-normal rainfall, mixed heat trends in May: IMD

The IMD has also flagged an increase in heatwave days in specific regions, particularly along the foothills of the Himalayas, parts of the east coast, and in Gujarat and Maharashtra

Census 2027: Self-enumeration begins in Delhi; LG urges participation

All residents of MCD wards, irrespective of their domicile status, can participate in the voluntary self-enumeration exercise by logging on to the Census portal

MP cruise boat tragedy: Toll rises to 9; PM Modi announces ex-gratia

While as many as 28 people have been rescued, teams from the Army, NDRF, and SDRF have intensified their search for missing persons within the wreckage

Govt announces Kailash Mansarovar yatra 2026 schedule, registrations open

The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2026 will take place from June to August, according to the MEA. The pilgrimage resumed last year after a long gap. Applications are open with a May 19 deadline

Security tightened in Noida on Labour Day after workers' protests

Section 163 of BNS, which empowers authorities to issue urgent preventive orders to avoid public disorder or potential threats to peace, has been imposed in Gautam Buddh Nagar district till May 8

Assam CM's wife defamation case: SC grants anticipatory bail to Pawan Khera

Earlier, the Supreme Court had declined to extend the transit anticipatory bail granted to Khera by the Telangana High Court, directing him to approach the competent court in Assam

Mobile clinics, aid: Delhi govt announces welfare measures for labourers

Rekha Gupta said the government is committed to the welfare of labourers in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision

NCB busts narcotics ring, cocaine worth ₹1,745 cr seized in Mumbai: Shah

The seizure comes days after Salim Dola, a drug trafficker and aide of international terrorist Dawood Ibrahim, was brought to India from Turkiye

Paneer or substitute?: Maharashtra govt mandates disclosure by restaurants

The state Food and Drug Administration's March 20 was issued to ensure transparency and prevent consumers from being misled by the use of cheaper non-dairy alternatives instead of paneer

Allahabad HC upholds land acquisition for Noida airport expansion

The court held that the acquisition process had been carried out in full compliance with the provisions of the 2013 land acquisition law and that there was no material irregularity in it

Centre notifies changes to Citizenship Rules; focus on OCI registration

The changes, known as the Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2026, introduce a slew of online initiatives for OCI cardholders, including a digital application and renunciation process

Rain, thunderstorms cool North India as heatwave persists in other regions

India is witnessing a sharp weather contrast, with heatwave conditions gripping parts of central and western regions while rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds bring relief to north and eastern states

CBI, ED to Suprema Court: Rcom probe won't hinder banks' recovery efforts

Agencies say criminal investigations into Reliance Communications operate separately from insolvency proceedings and will not affect lenders' efforts to recover dues

Laws on unwanted pregnancy in rape cases of minors must be amended: SC

Top court flags need to relax gestational limits under MTP Act, says delays in reporting and trauma require greater legal flexibility for minor survivors

Rain wreaks havoc in Bengaluru: 10 killed as wall collapses, floods disrupt

Seven people, including a six-year-old girl, were killed when a compound wall of the Bowring and Lady Curzon Hospital collapsed amid the downpour

Row over Sunjay Kapur estate: HC restrains Priya Kapur from dealings

Court orders preservation of assets, bars alienation and third-party interests amid dispute over will's authenticity involving Karisma Kapoor's children