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Budget 2024: Boost for women through subsidies, health initiatives expected

During her Interim Budget 2024 speech this February, the Finance Minister had highlighted significant achievements and ongoing efforts for women empowerment

Timeline of Kejriwal's arrest and bail pleas in the Delhi excise case

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's release from Tihar jail was blocked by the Delhi high court on June 21 after the ED urged for an urgent hearing

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina visit to India begins; Key discussion points

Sheikh Hasina was one of seven prominent leaders from neighbouring countries region who attended the swearing-in ceremony of the Modi 3.0 government

Excise policy case: High drama unfolds as Delhi HC blocks Kejriwal's bail

The Rouse Avenue court had granted Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal regular bail in Delhi excise case on June 20, requiring a bond of Rs 1,00,000

NEET-UG row: Cong protests, Pradhan orders action against NTA. Key updates

The Congress is planning a nation-wide protest demanding justice for students, a day after Rahul Gandhi mocked PM Modi for 'being able to stop Ukraine war' but failing to stop paper leaks

90 Indians among over 1,000 Hajj pilgrims dead in Mecca amid intense heat

Deaths among Egyptians had surged to at least 658, a significant increase from the previous day's 300, largely due to the oppressive heat

Budget 2024: Govt set to boost infrastructure spending, claims report

During the Interim Budget, the Finance Minister had announced an 11 per cent increase in capital infrastructure spending for FY25, raising the capital expenditure outlay to Rs 11.1 trillion

Decoded: What's fuelling the China-Philippines dispute in South China Sea?

China's claim over almost entire South China Sea through the nine-dash line has been at the source of conflict with other island nations in the region

Elon Musk's Starlink satellites may cause Ozone layer harm, warns study

The study warned that SpaceX's Starlink satellites emit significant amounts of aluminium oxide gas, which leads to reactions with chlorine, ultimately destroying ozone molecules

Amid war with Israel, bank heists have become the latest headache for Gaza

These thefts, amounting to millions of dollars, accounted for about one-third of the cash stored in now inaccessible vaults in Gaza

Union Minister fails to write 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao' slogan. WATCH

The Minister of State for Women and Child Development, Savitri Thakur, misspelt the slogan, leading to criticism from the Opposition

Heatwave update: Light rain cools Delhi, heat-related deaths rise to 34

Over 40,000 suspected heatstroke cases have emerged across the country this summer, claiming over 100 lives nationwide

Delhi excise policy case: Court extends CM Kejriwal's custody till July 3

The ED urged the court to extend Arvind Kejriwal's judicial custody, saying that it is essential for further investigation in the alleged irregularities in the Delhi excise policy

After SC's stay order, Bombay HC permits 'Hamare Baarah' release after cuts

The Supreme Court had left the case to be decided by the Bombay High Court after suspending the film's screening last week

Auto industry grew 19% in value in FY24 as SUVs become popular: Report

Despite high volume of registrations, average price of vehicles in India is cheaper compared to advanced economies

Political controversy: CISF questioning of DMK MP MM Abdulla sparks debate

CISF asks DMK MP to 'explain his purpose of visit' inside Parliament. MP writes to the Vice President. TMC Rajya Sabha MP questions if govt aims to obstruct INDIA MPs from carrying out their duties

Heatwave in India: 5 die in Delhi, warnings issued, little relief in sight

While the weather department has predicted some respite from the current heatwave, it added that relief will only come with the arrival of the monsoon

Heatwave kills over 550 people during 2024 Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia

The temperatures at Mecca's Grand Mosque soared to a blistering 51.8 degrees Celsius on June 17. The majority of the fatalities were Egyptian pilgrims, along with at least 60 Jordanians and 5 Iranians

Vladimir Putin visits North Korea for first time in 24 years; key details

Putin's visit to North Korea has angered US as South Korea called the Western nation to discuss potential implications

US' Kansas sues Pfizer for hiding Covid vaccine risks, making false claims

The lawsuit filed by Kansas, a US state, alleged that Pfizer promoted its vaccine's safety while hiding evidence linking it to pregnancy complications, such as miscarriages, and heart inflammations