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India's scientific progress must extend beyond labs, says Jitendra Singh

Scientific advances now directly support governance and public service delivery, he said, citing improved weather forecasting, polar research and digital technologies

Aim to attract Rs 50 trillion investment over next 5 years: Nitish Kumar

The chief minister, who chaired a review meeting of the Industries Department, said a high-level panel has been formed to prepare and monitor an action plan for establishing a defence corridor

TMC claims Centre owes West Bengal around Rs 52,000 cr under MGNREGA

At a press conference, TMC's deputy leader in the Rajya Sabha, Sagarika Ghose, emphasised that West Bengal was one of the top-performing MGNREGA states before funds were halted in March 2022

Rajasthan first state to digitise 100% of voter rolls under SIR: Official

The official said that coordinated effort and meticulous execution by BLOs, assistant staff, supervisors, district election officers and other staff engaged in the exercise were behind this success

In 10 years, we all must rid the country from slave mentality: PM Modi

An attempt was made to prove that the reason for India's slow growth was Hindu culture, Modi said

Railways announces 84 special trains following IndiGo flight cancellations

In a coordinated move by the Railway Ministry, the trains, which are to make 104 trips, were arranged in the shortest possible time after analysis of train traffic situations

Amaravati land pooling phase two progressing smoothly, says CM Naidu

On November 28, the Andhra Pradesh Cabinet, led by Naidu, approved the second phase of the land pooling scheme (LPS), covering 16,666 acres across seven villages

Gogoi writes to EAM, seeks reply on MEA link to Zubeen death case accused

Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi has urged External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to clarify the association of his ministry with a key accused in connection with the death of singer Zubeen Garg.

Ram temple's foundation, its construction key moments in my life: UP CM

He also asserted that the BJP will be winning the 2027 Assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh, and its preparations are underway

Air pollution a legacy problem we inherited, says Delhi CM Rekha Gupta

The rapid population growth in Delhi and the exponential increase in vehicles have contributed to rising pollution levels, Gupta pointed out

Penalty imposed on construction sites flouting pollution norms: Sirsa

A total of 1,750 sites were inspected, 556 notices were issued and 48 units were ordered shut for violating pollution control norms, he said

Babri masjid demolition anniversary: Security beefed up in Ayodhya

Security personnel were on high alert and carried out checking drives across the holy town, especially around the newly constructed Ram temple

Probe into Zubeen's death almost complete, charge sheet to be filed: Police

Garg died while swimming in the sea in Singapore on September 19

Install rooftop solar panels on all govt buildings: CM Saini to officials

During the meeting, Saini reviewed the progress of the PM Suryaghar: Muft Bijli Yojana and instructed officials to expedite rooftop solar installations across households in the state

India emerges as key driver of global renewable energy surge: Joshi

After taking nearly 70 years to reach 1 TW (Terawatt) of renewable energy capacity in 2022, the world achieved 2 TW by 2024, Joshi said adding that the second terawatt was achieved in just two years

Around 76.2 mn enumeration forms digitised in Bengal since SIR launch: EC

An Election Commission official said 99.43 per cent of the total number of distributed enumeration forms were digitised till Saturday afternoon

Nearly 35 IndiGo flights cancelled at Ahmedabad airport as chaos continues

Similar scenes were witnessed at the Vadodara airport, where three flights scheduled for departure were cancelled by IndiGo Airlines, which has been struggling to restore flight operations

Show me the money, ma'am: Omar after FM praises efforts to restore economy

Speaking at the same summit, Abdullah thanked the finance minister for her "kind" words and quipped, 'Now, the next part -- ma'am, please show me the money because that's in extremely short supply'

Hemant Soren appears before court for ''non-compliance'' of ED summons

The CM also filed two bail bonds each for Rs 7,000, and the next hearing in the case will be on December 12, he said

'Warm and engaging atmosphere reigned': Shashi Tharoor on Putin banquet

Tharoo's remarks came a day after President Droupadi Murmu hosted a banquet for the visiting Russian president at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here