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School enrolment falls by 3.7 mn in 2023-24, shows education ministry data

Officials, however, clarified that the data observed some real changes from the previous years, as this exercise of maintaining a separate student base is totally different

India's power consumption increases nearly 6% to 130.40 bn units in Dec

The peak power demand touched an all-time high of about 250 GW in May 2024. The previous all-time high peak power demand of 243.27 GW was recorded in September 2023

Ayodhya Ram temple witnesses unprecedented rush of devotees on New Year Day

The Ayodhya administration divided the city into multiple sectors and zones to regulate the large crowds. Heavy police presence was deployed to manage the surging crowds

J&K Police arrests 4 associates of JeM terrorist outfit from Pulwama

Arrested terrorist associates have been identified as Mudasir Ahmad Naik, Umar Nazir Sheikh, Inayat Firdoos and Salman Nazir Lone

Former Indian batsman Vinod Kambli walks out of hospital after two weeks

52-year-old Kambli was initially admitted to Akruti Hospital for urinary infection and cramps, but the doctors later said that clots were found in his brain

Delhi witnesses traffic jams on New Year's Day as people flock to markets

The C-Hexagon at India Gate saw a massive crowd gathering on Kartavya Path, leading to traffic congestion in the area

40-yr old dies by suicide in Delhi, family alleges harassment by wife

While talking with media persons, Khurana's father levelled allegations against his wife and in-laws. He said they used to threaten him almost every day over financial and property issues

Naxalism near its end, says Maha CM as 11 Maoists surrender in Gadchiroli

These Maoists, carrying a collective bounty of Rs 1.03 crore, were involved in launching attacks on security personnel

Global steel cos struggling for profits, demand up in India: Tata Steel CEO

Narendran said 2023 and 2024 have been difficult for the sector globally because of compression in steel margin and a continued struggle to make profits due to curbs imposed in China

Cong to launch 'Jai Bapu, Jai Bhim, Jai Samvidhan' campaign on Jan 3

The campaign was to be launched on December 27 but was suspended in view of the demise of former prime minister Manmohan Singh on December 26

IMD predicts minimum Jan temp to be higher than normal in most regions

Maximum temperatures are also likely to be above normal for most parts of the country, except in parts of northwest, central and eastern India, and central parts of the southern peninsula

Maharashtra govt to draft its AI policy soon, says minister Shelar

The India AI Mission, launched by the central government earlier this year with a budget of Rs 10,372 crore, aims to enhance AI capabilities across the nation

Mumbai property registrations hit 13-yr high in 2024 at over 141k units

Mumbai city, under the jurisdiction of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), recorded 12,418 property registrations in December 2024, generating Rs 1,134 crore in revenue for the state

Petrol, diesel sales soar in December as holiday travel boost demand

Petrol sales of three state-owned firms, which control 90 per cent of the fuel market, soared 9.8 per cent to 2.99 million tonne in December

Govt's 1st decision in 2025 for farmers: PM Modi on crop insurance schemes

He said that the Cabinet's decision on extending the one-time special package on Di-Ammonium Phosphate (DAP) will help farmers by ensuring the fertiliser at affordable prices

FinMin asks banks, insurance firms to expedite public grievances resolution

A meeting chaired by Financial Services Secretary M Nagaraju was held in which complainants, PSBs, public sector insurance companies (PSICs) and regulators participated

Govt asks Pakistan to expedite release of Indian prisoners in its custody

In addition, Pakistan has been asked to provide immediate consular access to the 18 civilian prisoners and fishermen in Pakistan's custody, who are believed to be Indian

Reliance Power's arm Sasan Power pays $150 million debt to UK's IIFCL

According to the company this repayment will bolster Sasan Power's debt coverage metrics, improve liquidity, and enhance its credit rating

Tobacco exports to cross Rs 13,000 cr this year with 8% growth: Govt

India is the second largest producer of tobacco in the world after China. It is also the fourth largest producer of Flue-Cured Virginia (FCV) tobacco in the world after China, Brazil and Zimbabwe

Continuing 30 yrs practice, India, Pak exchange nuclear installations list

The exchange of the list took place under the provisions of an agreement on the prohibition of attack against nuclear installations and facilities