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Rahul Gandhi slams BJP over vacant posts in National Commission for SC

The former Congress president said the vacant posts were a manifestation of the anti-Dalit mindset of the BJP government

India to eliminate TB by 2025, to achieve target 5 yrs ahead of time: Nadda

Nadda said this while inaugurating the 9th National Summit on Good and Replicable Practices and Innovations in Public Healthcare System in Puri

Kangana Ranaut, Javed Akhtar resolve long-running defamation case

In 2021, Ranaut hit back by filing a counter-complaint against Akhtar before a magistrate's court, alleging criminal intimidation and insult to modesty

Higher level of job stress among youth in IT, media sectors: Study

According to the survey, about 80.6 per cent employees from banking and insurance sector and 75.5 percent from gig economy have also reported work stress

TCS extends partnership with Norway's DNB Bank ASA for next 5 years

With the renewed pact, TCS will continue as DNB's strategic partner, supporting the bank's digital modernisation

No new construction, renovation works in Mehrauli Archaeological Park: SC

Senior advocate Nidhesh Gupta referred to the Archeological Survey of India's (ASI) status report and said a historical monument found there was built around 700 years ago

CM Majhi sets 85% expenditure target for Odisha in 2024-25 fiscal year

Stating that Odisha's 6.1 per cent allocation of its Gross Domestic Product (GSDP) to capital expenditure is the highest in the country, the chief minister said programme expenditure

Adani Green crosses 12GW renewable capacity, added 275 MW solar project

According to the statement, with the commissioning of this plant, AGEL's total operational renewable generation capacity has increased to 12,258.1 MW

U'khand HC asks if state can seek fresh input on UCC's live-in provisions

The court also asked the state through the chief standing counsel whether it would be willing to make the necessary tweaks in the UCC

SC rejects plea on crowd management after New Delhi railway stampede

The counsel said the petition was filed for proper implementation of the National Disaster Management Act and relevant rules for crowd management

Ola Electric sells 25,000 units in February, grabs 28% market share

The company achieved the sales milestone on the back of S1 portfolio and sales-and-service network of 4,000 stores across the country

Going ahead with implementation of Ayushman Bharat scheme: Delhi Govt to SC

The high court had asked the Delhi government to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Union health ministry by January 5

Cong slams govt for low consumption, inequality; urges rural income boost

Flagging India's consumption story and inequality, Ramesh said India's per capita consumption expenditure is only USD 1,493 -- less than a third of China's

PM Modi, EC chief Von Der Leyen hold talks to bolster India-EU partnership

The EU is keen to expand its trade basket with India and both sides are of the view that the proposed free trade pact will significantly enhance the economic engagement

NAN corruption case: SC grants pre-arrest bail to former Chhattisgarh AG

Senior advocate Mahesh Jethmalani, appearing for the state government, opposed the anticipatory bail saying there was enough material against the law officer

Now is not the time to limit India-EU cooperation, says Von Der Leyen

Her comments came amid increasing strain in ties between the European Union and the US over trade and tariff as well as on the Russia-Ukraine conflict

Manipur guv extends deadline for surrender of looted, illegal arms

Upon the expiry of the seven-day deadline, I have considered requests and decided to extend the deadline until 4 PM on March 6, an official statement said

Significant rise in flood frequency in High Mountain Asia since 2000: Study

The study, conducted by a team of scientists including environment expert Sonam Wangchuk, analysed 1,015 floods since 1950

Biocon launches drug Liraglutide for diabetes, Biolide for obesity in UK

Launch comes after approval from the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), UK, earlier this year, making Biocon the first generics company to obtain approval for gLiraglutide

EPFO retains 8.25% interest rate on employees' PF deposits for 2024-25

The 8.10 per cent rate of interest on EPF for 2020-21 was the lowest since 1977-78, when the EPF interest rate stood at 8 per cent