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Mumbai civic body launches Gen Z Fellowship with ₹61,500 monthly stipend

BMC's new fellowship aims to bring young talent and fresh ideas into civic administration, with selected graduates working on projects and policy-related assignments

NRC before Census: Manipur defers census training as protests intensify

Census preparations have been disrupted as protests intensify over demands for an NRC before the population count

IRCTC cracks down on unauthorised food and water sales on trains

From unapproved packaged water to ice creams and beverages, IRCTC teams have seized unauthorised products as part of a wider crackdown on food safety violations

Aircrew face higher odds of radiation-related cancer deaths, study finds

A Harvard-led study found pilots and flight attendants had the highest proportions of radiation-related cancer deaths among 503 occupations studied

Supreme Court rejects plea to replace hanging with painless method

The ruling keeps hanging as India's method of execution, while allowing for a possible review if scientific, medical, or other evidence supports a less painful alternative

Ram Temple donation theft case: Champat Rai gets clean chit from SIT

The probe also cleared former Trust member Anil Mishra, though a second investigation into the matter remains ongoing

Telecom could drive India's next manufacturing leap, NITI Aayog says

India's telecom equipment sector could become a $50 billion export hub by 2035, while chemicals, textiles and solar PV offer further manufacturing opportunities

Delhi Master Plan 2047: How housing, transport and land use may change

From higher-density development around Metro corridors to slum rehabilitation, Delhi's new Master Plan aims to expand housing while making better use of limited land

Indians are living longer: 80 years of India's health transformation

Eight decades of falling mortality, improving maternal and child survival, and expanding healthcare have added years to Indian lives, while creating new health challenges

Delhi H1N1 surge: Cases rise nearly sixfold as monsoon fuels concern

Delhi has recorded over 1,300 H1N1 cases this year, nearly six times last year's figure. Here is what to know about symptoms, high-risk groups and precautions

Kanwar yatra ends with 7,000 tonnes of waste, Haridwar starts cleanup

The end of the annual pilgrimage has brought a new challenge for Haridwar, as civic teams work to restore the city's busiest areas

Karnataka bandh today: Cauvery dispute puts state on protest mode

From the latest Cauvery water order to demands over irrigation projects, here's what is driving the protests in Karnataka today

Cars24 Gurugram boat stunt goes viral, ₹50,000 challan claim debunked

What began as a marketing stunt on a flooded Gurugram road sparked confusion over a ₹50,000 challan, prompting the company to issue a clarification

How often are pilots drug-tested and what happens after a positive result

From pre-employment checks to post-accident screening, here's what India's rules say about pilot drug testing, positive results, rehabilitation, and licence cancellation

FSSAI proposes new limits for high-fat, sugar and salt foods in schools

The new framework aims to identify foods high in added fat, sugar and salt, while setting clearer nutritional benchmarks for food available to schoolchildren

State FDAs raid dark stores, warehouses, hotels in food safety crackdown

Expired food, poor hygiene, suspected adulteration and improper storage have emerged from recent food safety inspections across Maharashtra and Karnataka

Severe Covid-19 may 'wake up' dormant viruses in the body, study finds

The findings suggest severe Covid-19 could alter the body's existing viral environment, although further research is needed to understand the impact

Disinvestment, OFS, strategic sale, privatisation: What's the difference?

From LIC's stake sale to Air India's handover, the government has used different routes to reduce its presence in state-owned firms

Maharashtra doctors' protest explained: What is the CCMP registration row?

The Maharashtra government's decision to begin registering CCMP-qualified homoeopathy practitioners has sparked protests over patient safety, medical training, and prescribing rights

Chandipura outbreak: Govt sends joint response team to Gujarat, Rajasthan

A national joint response team has been sent to Gujarat and Rajasthan after fresh Chandipura virus cases and deaths among children prompted intensified containment efforts