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Kerala Budget boosts sports and culture with stadium, film city projects

The state has proposed an international-standard football stadium in Malabar, a film city in Kochi and a cultural park in Kozhikode as part of a wider push to strengthen sports and cultural infra

Revised Kerala Budget combines tax relief with fiscal consolidation efforts

The revised Budget seeks to ease the burden on taxpayers and businesses while strengthening revenue mobilisation through a mix of concessions and compliance measures

NTA to hold nationwide mock drill on Jun 20 ahead of NEET-UG re-exam

NTA will hold a nationwide mock drill ahead of the NEET-UG re-exam, backed by biometric checks, police escorts and real-time surveillance

AI under scrutiny after 1,678 errors found in Odisha school textbooks

Thousands of errors in Odisha's revised school textbooks have triggered questions over quality control, editorial oversight and the role of AI-assisted content creation

Did the NEET paper crisis really warrant calling in the Air Force?

The use of military aircraft to transport examination papers has renewed debate over when civilian alternatives must first be exhausted before deploying armed forces resources

India can eliminate sickle cell disease well before 2047: President Murmu

Murmu said various scientific studies had shown that the prevalence of sickle cell anaemia among tribal communities was several times higher than in the general population

Northeast has potential to become India's next growth engine: Sitharaman

The Finance Minister said the region's strengths in sustainable agriculture and premium organic produce could drive a new phase of economic growth

Centre allocated record ₹10,000 cr budget for Bihar's rail infra: Vaishnaw

The minister also announced a new express service between Chapra and Delhi and highlighted locomotive exports from the Marhowrah plant

Kerala Budget proposes land law reforms to accelerate industrial growth

As part of the policy, a robust land management framework will be established, supported by necessary legislation, to create a land bank utilising surplus and unused land parcels

Delhi under yellow alert; heavy rain in most states as monsoon advances

Delhi may witness light rain, thunderstorms and strong winds, while heavy to very heavy rainfall is forecast across parts of northeast, east and southern India

Kolkata metro to start services from 4 am for Yoga Day event, Neet exam

Metro services on three corridors will begin at 4 am on Sunday to facilitate travel for participants attending the International Day of Yoga celebrations at Red Road

Neet UG re-exam: Delhi HC rejects Telegram's plea against temporary ban

Rejecting Telegram's challenge, the High Court observed that it was the 'least restrictive measure' and the Centre was empowered to direct the blocking of access to the messaging platform

Why has monsoon progress stalled across parts of India despite early onset?

After a swift onset over Kerala and rapid early advances, the southwest monsoon has lost momentum across India, leaving many states facing rainfall deficits and water concerns

BEST workers protest in Mumbai, demand salary hike, settlement of dues

Union leaders said retired employees have not received pending payments since 2022, while some workers are yet to receive minimum wages

Goa left with one month's drinking water supply amid delayed monsoon

State Water Supply Department Minister Subhash Phal Desai said that he has been receiving calls from various sections, including industries, inquiring about the condition of the water supply

Centre amends travel, stay rules for foreigners in Rajasthan's border areas

The amendment also incorporates Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholders into the regulatory framework by defining the category

PM Modi departs for New Delhi after concluding visit to France, Slovakia

Prime Minister Modi was in the French commune of Evian-Les-Bains for the G7 Summit on Tuesday and Wednesday, to which India was invited as a guest country

Mega plans afoot as Prez Murmu's village set for PM Modi's historic visit

Murmu's village in Odisha's Rairangpur decks up for unprecedented PM visit

India facing 41% rainfall deficit as monsoon stalls over Maharashtra

India's rainfall remains 41% below normal as the southwest monsoon loses momentum, raising fresh concerns for agriculture and water availability

Buried beneath Mayurbhanj: Fossils reveal India's ancient marine past

Fossils dating back 12.6-8.3 million years indicate Odisha's Mayurbhanj district was once part of a shallow marine environment teeming with life