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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

EAM Jaishankar meets Qatari PM Al Thani, reviews bilateral cooperation

His visit will enable both sides to review various aspects of bilateral relations, including political, trade, investment, energy, security, cultural and people-to-people ties

Himachal CM surrenders power subsidy, urges well-off consumers to follow

He also said that affluent citizens with multiple electricity connections should relinquish subsidies to support the development of the state

Air Marshal Mishra takes charge as Chief of IAF's Western Command

According to the IAF, Air Marshal Mishra, a fighter combat leader and an experimental test pilot, has more than 3000 hours of flying experience

India's GHG emissions fell 7.93% in 2020 compared to 2019: Govt to UNFCCC

Total national emissions (including LULUCF) have decreased by 7.93 per cent with respect to 2019 and increased by 98.34 per cent since 1994

Mumbai Police penalise 23,470 motorists for violating norms on New Year eve

While traffic police penalised 17,800 vehicles and collected Rs 89,19,750 fine via e-challans, city police fined 5,670 motorists

98.12% of Rs 2,000 notes returned, Rs 6,691 cr worth still with public: RBI

The total value of Rs 2000 banknotes in circulation, which was Rs 3.56 trillion at the close of business on May 19, 2023, declined to Rs 6,691 crore at the close of business on December 31, 2024

Centre amends prison manual, asks states to address caste-based practices

The changes have been made in the wake of the October 3, 2024 order of the Supreme Court on the caste-based discrimination of prisoners

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