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Inter-caste marriages can't be prevented, part of change: Kerala CM

Vijayan said there has always been opposition to such marriages from parents of either side or both families, but that has not stopped such marriages

Implement Centre's scheme on higher education: Pradhan urges Odisha CM

The focus should be on districts that have a low gross enrolment ratio (GER), higher population of Dalits and tribals, and are affected by left-wing extremism, among others, it said

Nigeria, Philippines, Argentina showing interest in procuring Tejas: HAL

Ananthakrishnan said talks are on with these countries for the possible procurement

Cash-strapped Pakistan secures $655 million financing package from ADB

The announcement by the Manila-based lending agency came as the World Bank's Debt Management and Sustainability Mission met with Finance Minister AKhtar to review the debt management

Plan shared by departments to improve logistics efficiency, global ranking

These efforts will improve India's ranking in the World Bank's LPI (logistics performance index), the department for promotion of industry and internal trade (DPIIT) said in a statement

Govt in process of clearing 112 names HC judges: Law Minister Meghwal

Meghwal said the total sanctioned strength of high court judges is 1,114 out of which 790 posts are filled while 234 are vacant, he said

Bengal desperately needs governance but Mamata mocking poor, claims BJP

The TMC MPs demanded that Singh be expelled from Parliament for his remarks

Scheme to hire Agniveers will ensure youthful profile of forces: Army chief

Under the Agnipath scheme, which was introduced in 2022, soldiers are enrolled as Agniveers by the armed forces for four years

No 'spectacular announcement' likely in Feb 1 Budget, says finance minister

Speaking at the CII Global Economic Policy Forum, Sitharaman said the country would be preparing for the Lok Sabha elections which are due in the summer of 2024

US Senators criticise India on allegations of plot to kill separatist Sikh

The Senators were speaking at a Congressional hearing Transnational Repression: A Global Threat to Rights and Security' organised on Wednesday

Situation grim in parts of Chennai, suburbs after Michaung bring downpour

The government said relief activities have been expedited and that efforts to pump out stagnant water were on in different places in the city

Levying border adjustment tax to meet green commitments morally wrong: FM

"The single mono-sided decision of imposition of border adjustment tax ...the logic just goes against the concern of the Global South..

Maha govt tables supplementary demands worth Rs 55,520 cr in state assembly

The supplementary demands, which are additional funds sought by the government over the budgetary allocation, were tabled in the House by Finance Minister Ajit Pawar

India is labour-rich country, can get to 8% growth: NITI Aayog VC Bery

Bery also cautioned the reality is that the north of India has not been traditionally doing as well as the south of India and this can create tensions in a federal polity

Hiring activity for white-collar jobs dips 12% during Oct-Nov: Report

White-collar recruitment during October-November declined by 12 per cent with 2,433 job postings, compared to 2,781 during the corresponding months in 2022, according to the Naukri JobSpeak Index

ED files first charge sheet against Chinese smartphone maker Vivo, others

The federal probe agency arrested four persons, including the MD of the Lava International mobile company Hari Om Rai, in this investigation

Sri Lanka arrests 21 Indian fishermen for alleged poaching in its waters

The Indian fishermen were arrested and their four trawlers were seized on Wednesday in the northeastern waters off Mannar and Kovilan

Proud moment as Garba shines on global stage: Shah on Unesco recognition

UNESCO has approved the inclusion of Gujarat's traditional Garba dance in its 'Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity'

LS Speaker accepts resignation of nine MPs who won recent assembly polls

The MPs, who are from the BJP, had resigned after winning in the recent assembly polls

Ramaswamy calls Haley fascist; she says responding not worth her time

The front-runner for the Republican Party's nomination, former President Donald Trump, skipped the debate once again and held a fundraiser in Florida instead