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UGC tagging us as 'defaulter' over ombudsman unfortunate: MP varsity

MCU appointed Sunarya as ombudsman for three years from the date of his joining after following UGC guidelines, the varsity said in a statement

FIR lodged against 95 over violence in Firozabad inmate death case

A 25-year-old Dalit man remanded in judicial custody on charges of theft died in a hospital, where he was taken on Friday after his condition deteriorated in the prison

Govt, opposition face-off on protem Speaker issue ahead of first LS session

President Droupadi Murmu had appointed BJP leader and seven-term member Bhartruhari Mahtab as the Pro-tem Speaker of the Lok Sabha

Maratha, OBC quota row: Maharashtra CM vows to prevent caste tensions

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde thanked OBC activist Laxman Hake and others for withdrawing their indefinite fast following the government intervention

GST Council likely to mull on online gaming, reduce tax on fertiliser

The council may also discuss the recommendations made by the Standing Committee on Chemicals and Fertilisers in February to reduce GST on nutrients and raw materials

Water cannon used to disperse BJP workers protesting over water shortage

Led by the BJP's former South Delhi MP Ramesh Bidhuri, the protesters gathered outside a Delhi Jal Board office in Okhla and raised slogans against the AAP government

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina invites Indian businesses to invest in nation

Addressing Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) members on Friday evening, Sheikh Hasina said both India and Bangladesh should work together to do business

UAPA tribunal confirms ban on Tehreek-e-Hurriyat, Muslim League J&K faction

The one-member tribunal of Delhi High Court judge Sachin Datta was constituted under the stringent anti-terror law in January

Budget 2024: FM vows Centre's support to states via timely tax devolution

At the pre-budget meeting with state finance ministers, Nirmala Sitharaman also nudged states to take advantage of the scheme under which the Centre gives 50-year interest free loan to states

Threat emails: Delhi Police to have bomb disposal squads in each district

There are five bomb disposal squads, 18 bomb detection teams and one dog squad with 70 canines for Delhi's 15 police districts. All three units are under the Crime Branch

Centre notifies 7-member panel to reform process of NTA-conducted exams

The seven-member committee, to be headed by former Isro chief K Radhakrishnan, will make recommendations o ensure transparent, smooth and fair conduct of examinations

Govt buys 71K tons of onion for buffer stock; expects retail prices to ease

According to data compiled by the department of consumer affairs, the all-India average onion retail prices stood at Rs 38.67 per kg on Friday

Entrepreneurship a viable path to economic rejuvenation: TAC Security head

Arora believes that fostering a culture of entrepreneurship can be the key to revitalising Punjab's economy and addressing its woes lies in collaboration between entrepreneurs and the government

UGC-NET exam row: CBI questions suspect in UP in connection with paper leak

The suspect, who allegedly posted a portion of the paper on instant messaging service Telegram, was taken to Padrauna Kotwali in the district

Rahul Gandhi interacts with Rajkot fire victims' kin; says Cong with them

Twenty seven persons, including four children, were killed in the massive fire that swept through the game zone in Nana-Mava locality of Rajkot city on May 25

Another bridge collapses in Bihar, none hurt; 2nd such incident in a week

The bridge was erected over a canal, connecting the villages of Daraunda and Maharajganj blocks, and it caved in at around 5 am

Maha should improve logistics, power supply for industrial growth: CII

Efforts should be made to make the western region more competitive in terms of power supply and cost of power. There is a need to reduce the cost of power

Probe into 1985 Kanishka bombing remains active, ongoing: Canadian police

The bombing was blamed on Sikh militants in retaliation to 'Operation Bluestar'

Ruling TDP clarifies on YSRCP's under construction party office demolition

Reddy alleged that the demolition was carried out disregarding high court orders

India, Bangladesh sign pact to boost ties in maritime sphere, blue economy

The pacts were finalised at the wide-ranging talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his visiting Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina