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Karnataka govt to scrap NPS, reintroduce OPS soon, says Parameshwara

He said the reintroduction of OPS was a long-standing demand of government employees and also a promise made by the Congress party ahead of the elections

PM says India's 7.8% GDP growth reflects economic strength, slams critics

Speaking at the centenary celebrations of SRCC in Delhi, PM Modi said the growth figure had boosted confidence in the economy despite the war in West Asia and global trade challenges

Centre advances Census exercise in poll-bound UP, Goa, Punjab, Uttarakhand

The elections in all four states are due early next year

Karnataka teachers can now use 'Tr' prefix before names, says CM Shivakumar

The announcement was made on the occasion of Teachers' Day

Bihar floods: Over 1 mn people affected as Ganga crosses highest flood mark

Floodwaters have affected around 10.26 lakh people across 11 districts of Bihar, while the Ganga rose above its highest flood mark at Gandhi Ghat in Patna

9 expanding glacial lakes in Himachal pose flood risk: IIT-Mandi study

The study identified nine lakes -- Kalikund, Chandratal, Vasuki, Surai, Kya Tso, Yoche, Samudra Tapu, Kasang and Gepang Gath -- located in high-altitude regions

Dahi Handi 2026: Mumbai sees thousands of 'Govindas' form human pyramids

Thousands of Govindas formed human pyramids across Mumbai and neighbouring cities to break curd-filled handis, marking the birth of Lord Krishna

Brics Summit: Traffic restrictions across Delhi on key routes today

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Delhi gets rain, cooler weather; heavy rainfall across north, central India

Delhi recorded 2 mm of rain at Safdarjung between 11.30 pm Friday and 8.30 am Saturday, while IMD has forecast widespread rain and thunderstorms across several parts of India

Delhi govt to inspect Bharat Mandapam-airport route ahead of Brics Summit

Delhi government officials will inspect roads, potholes, drainage, cleanliness and branding along the Bharat Mandapam-Indira Gandhi International Airport route ahead of the Brics Summit

Isro launches EOS-05, India's 1st imaging satellite in geosynchronous orbit

The 2,367-kg EOS-05, India's heaviest Earth observation satellite so far, was placed in its intended sub-geosynchronous transfer orbit about 18 minutes after lift-off

Odisha Yatri rolls out safety app with shake alert and live tracking

First state-owned ride-hailing platform to connect directly with 112 national emergency system

CJP protests in Delhi, seeks action against influencer for 'assault'

Cockroach Janta Party supporters protested outside Parliament Street police station, demanding action against influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj over an alleged assault on a protester's father

WMO says El Nino to persist through Feb 2027: What it means for India

The WMO expects El Nino conditions to intensify into a very strong event in coming months and persist through February 2027, raising risks of floods, drought and extreme heat

Sikkim identifies 40 high-hazard glacial lakes, 16 at highest risk

Sikkim has identified 40 high-hazard glacial lakes, including 16 at the highest risk of catastrophic outbursts that could threaten downstream settlements amid rapid changes in the Himalayas

HarperCollins to publish Sonia Gandhi memoir after Penguin backs out

HarperCollins India will publish Sonia Gandhi's memoir on November 10 after Penguin Random House India declined to publish it following a dispute over editorial changes

IndiGo flight hits pole at Srinagar airport while being parked, no injuries

An IndiGo flight from Navi Mumbai to Srinagar was damaged after hitting a Visual Docking Guidance System pole while parking at Srinagar airport, with all passengers and crew safe

Homebuyers can't be penalised for developer's default: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court was hearing a plea by homebuyers of Noida's Lotus Boulevard and Lotus Panache projects, developed by Granite Gate Properties Private Limited, who challenged a July 2025 NCLAT order.

Delhi weather: Rain, thunderstorms likely as IMD warns of heavy showers

Delhi-NCR may see light to moderate rain and thunderstorms on September 4, while heavy showers are likely in parts of north, central, east and northeast India, according to the IMD

Beyond the flood: What Nepal's disaster means for Himalayan ecosystems

The floodwaters have receded, but Nepal's rivers, slopes and habitats may bear deeper scars. What does a debris-heavy flash flood leave behind in one of the world's most fragile ecosystems?