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NCP (SP) leader, 88 villagers booked in Maha for trying to hold 're-poll'

Prior to this, police had registered a case against more than 200 persons for allegedly defying prohibitory orders

US senators propose bill to reunite families, raise immigration cap

This legislation would implement commonsense reforms to help end family-based backlogs

World Bank approves $188 mn loan to boost growth in Maharashtra's districts

Investments under the operation will equip districts with the necessary data, funds, and expertise

Not only India but idea of Nehru itself needs to be defended: Jairam Ramesh

Many of us have assimilated Nehru and many of us contest Nehru. And even those who contest Nehru cannot run away from the shadow of Nehru, he said

Activists counter govt claims of timely MGNREGS payments, demand a raise

NREGA Sangharsh Morcha said economist Dreze had pointed out that it was only Fund Transfer Orders that were generated on time, even as crediting of workers' accounts was delayed by weeks or months

Over 168k pensioners' grievances redressed in last two years: MoS

Also, under 100 days action plan, a month-long special campaign, for redressal of family pension grievances, was launched in July, 2024, which achieved 94 per cent redressal, Singh said

DGCA to streamline norms for Indian airlines' wet-leased plane operations

With persisting supply chain woes, there is a delay in aircraft deliveries and to meet the near-term needs, carriers are opting for planes on dry and wet leases

AI-driven, deepfake-enabled cyberattacks to increase in 2025: Report

The India Cyber Threat Report 2025 by the Data Security Council of India (DSCI) and Seqrite, spotlighted the evolving tactics of cybercriminals and the rise of AI-driven attacks as a major concern

Govt offers 27 coal blocks in fresh round of auction beginning Thursday

The forthcoming auction offers 27 coal blocks distributed across various states and regions, designed to promote regional economic growth, and create employment opportunities

Over 99,000 women employees in railways, including 2,037 loco pilots: Govt

Vaishnaw was responding to questions raised by BJP MP Doctor Manna Lal Rawat who wanted to know the details regarding women employees in the Indian Railways

Delhi breathes easy after gap of 50 days, AQI in 'moderate' category

The Air Quality Early Warning System for Delhi has forecasted that the air quality is likely to remain in the moderate category from Thursday

NGT issues notice to Centre on persistent air pollution crisis in Delhi

The NGT was hearing the matter where it had taken suo motu (on its own) cognisance of a media report based on a study about the reasons for air pollution

Stubble burning among causes of Delhi pollution: Officials tell House panel

Several MPs made suggestions to promote greenery in Delhi-NCR, check vehicular emission and dissuade farmers in Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh from burning paddy straw

India, Kuwait to set up joint commission to expand overall cooperation

The decision was taken at a meeting between External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Kuwaiti counterpart Abudullah Ali Al Yahya

Ahead of Assembly polls, Delhi govt allocates more funds for civic work

The Delhi government has made an additional allocation of more than Rs 2,500 crore under capital heads in the revised estimates of 2024-25 for various civic and welfare schemes

Dearness allowance of Gujarat govt employees, pensioners hiked by 3%

The finance department issued a resolution raising the DA from the current 50 per cent to 53 per cent of the basic pay under the Gujarat State Services (Pay Revision) Rules, 2016

Axis Securities settles front-running case with Sebi; pays Rs 14.62 lakh

It was alleged that as a stock broker, Axis Securities failed to exercise appropriate due diligence in the matter in its dealer and branch manager compliance policy

Around 75 tunnel projects worth Rs 49,000 cr under construction: Gadkari

Gadkari said that around 75 tunnel projects of 146 km in length are ongoing in the country at a cost of Rs 49,000 core, while 78 tunnels projects worth Rs 1.10 trillion are upcoming

UK introduces grace period for transition to eVisa system until March 2025

While the Home Office claims over 3.1 million people have already switched over to an eVisa, there are believed to be several others who have been unable to meet the year-end deadline

ED attaches over 3 dozen horses worth Rs 4 crore in cyber fraud case

The attached properties include 37 horses belonging to KG Stud Farm LLP, valued at Rs 3.98 crore, and flats worth Rs 1.08 crore in Greenleaf Complex at Baguiati in Kolkata