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Sikkim flash flood: Toll rises to 25, searches on for 143 missing people

The flood which was triggered by a cloudburst in the early hours of Wednesday also resulted in a large number of people going missing

People losing lives due to corrupt governance: Uddhav targets Shinde govt

The former state chief minister alleged that medicines were being procured without the tendering process. "If that is going to happen, then you are opening the doors for corruption

PM can criticise Congress but should not 'take away' rights of poor: Kharge

The Congress president said the prime minister can criticise the Congress as much as he wants, but should not take away the rights of the poor

87% of Rs 2,000 notes came as bank deposits after withdrawal:RBI Guv Das

As the banker to the government, the RBI does not have any worry on the central government finances, Das said

Jio, Airtel roll out special plans to woo cricket fans during World Cup

Reliance Jio has started offering multiple prepaid plans bundled with Disney+ Hotstar where users will be able to watch World Cup cricket matches

Shah approves release of Rs 44.8 cr to provide relief to people in Sikkim

The situation in Sikkim is being closely monitored by the Centre at the highest level on a 24x7 basis

Experts not in favour of nicotine replacement therapy as prescription drug

Nicotine polacrilex gums, lozenges and transdermal patches are used for nicotine replacement therapies (NRT)

Rise in number of women judges nation-wide trend: CJI Chandrachud

At the outset of the proceedings, the CJI said, "We wish to share some happy news. Here in the back row (in the courtroom), we have 75 judges from the civil judge junior division from Maharashtra"

Freebies ahead of polls: SC seeks responses from MP, Rajasthan govts

The court took note of the PIL filed by Bhattulal Jain and ordered that it be tagged with a pending plea on the issue

ED summons 2 associates of AAP MP Sanjay Singh in Delhi excise policy case

Sarvesh Mishra and Vivek Tyagi are expected to be confronted with the evidence seized by the agency during the investigation and it is understood that they will be confronted with Singh too

SC appoints sign-language interpreter to help hearing-impaired persons

The CJI said he wanted to have a sign-language interpreter for the Constitution bench hearings

Air India commissions mega warehouse facility in Delhi for engg spares

This will streamline airline functions and ensure better control over inventory, according to Air India

Many families facing true hardships from unabated increase in prices: Cong

Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh's attack on the government came after the Reserve Bank of India on Friday decided to keep the policy rate unchanged for the fourth time in a row

India among top 3 nations with highest 5G base, roll-out remarkable: Nokia

Nokia posted 333 per cent growth in India sales at about Rs 9,500 crore in the June quarter of 2023

Newsclick row: Delhi HC agrees to hear plea against arrest of founder, HRD

The matter was mentioned for urgent hearing by senior advocate Kapil Sibal before a bench headed by Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma

Two killed in Bengal as mortar shell carried by floodwaters explodes

Local police sources said the victims possibly tried to physically inspect the mortar shells carried to the area by the floodwaters when it exploded on Thursday night

7 killed, over 40 injured as fire engulfs Mumbai building; 30 rescued

As many as 30 residents were rescued from the terrace and various floors of the ground-plus-seven structure, said the official from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)

US court allows Tahawwur Rana more time to file motion against extradition

Rana faces multiple charges for his role in the Mumbai attacks and is known to be associated with Pakistani-American terrorist David Coleman Headley, one of the main conspirators of the 26/11 strikes

Asian Games women's Kabaddi: India beat Nepal 61-17; assured of Silver

India, the last edition's runners-up, faced little challenge from their rivals and led 29-10 at half time with Pooja Hathwala and Pushpa Rana spearheading the raids.

3 army officers among 5 injured as colleague opens fire, explodes grenades

The tense situation lasted nearly eight hours before the officer was overpowered inside the armoury. The incident took place at the Neeli post near Thanamandi in the district