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Muslim quota row in Karnataka: Why the 4% proposal sparked political debate

The alleged proposal to grant a 4 per cent quota for Muslims in Karnataka's public works contracts has sparked political debate, with strong reactions from both the government and the opposition

Odisha's Trishna Ray wins Miss Teen Universe 2024 held in South Africa

Trishna Ray, a KIIT University student, won the title of Miss Teen Universe 2024 in South Africa. Her institute shared a post about the news of her victory 'making Odisha and India proud'

Gurugram uses 'Artificial Rain' against air pollution; did it really help?

A Gurugram housing society conducted "Artificial Rain" using sprinklers from a high-rise building to counter the increasing pollution

Blast at Indian Oil's Mathura refinery injures 8; fire now under control

Eyewitnesses reported hearing a loud blast as huge flames rose from the refinery's Mathura plant, with the fire visible from several kilometres away

Centre rushes 20 additional CAPF companies to Manipur after fresh violence

At least 10 suspected militants were killed in a fierce gunfight with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on Monday

PM to inaugurate Aiims Darbhanga, unveil projects worth Rs 12,100 cr today

PM Modi will also inaugurate two Rail over bridges (RoB) on NH-322 and NH-31 and a major bridge on NH-110 at Bandhuganj

SC slams 'bulldozer justice': Warns executive against acting as judge

The Supreme Court asserts that executive actions cannot override the judiciary, emphasising that arbitrary bulldozer demolitions without trial violate legal rights and constitutional principles

How Gen Zs, millennials are funding dream weddings for social media 'likes'

Gen Z and millennials are reshaping the wedding industry, financing unique, lavish ceremonies through personal loans to capture social media-worthy moments and avoid family financial burden

Dense fog in Delhi puts airport on alert; visibility reduced in Noida

Delhi AQI news: Anand Vihar, dubbed the pollution hotspot, remained one of the most impacted areas with an AQI of 399. In such conditions, all age groups are at heightened risk of respiratory illness

Supreme Court to rule on 'bulldozer justice' today: what's been said so far

The Supreme Court will deliver its verdict today on framing guidelines to prevent punitive 'bulldozer justice' demolitions. The court has raised concerns over extrajudicial actions by authorities

How a Noida flat became home to a 'nursery' of cannabis for the dark web

During the raid, police seized 80 cannabis plants worth Rs 50-60 lakh, along with ganja, OG strain, chemicals, fertilisers, and specialised equipment

Prayagraj UPPSC protest: Cops register FIR against 12 for vandalisation

The protest by candidates demanding "one day, one shift exams" has been going on for the past two days outside the commission's office in Prayagraj

Govt urges states to consider setting nuclear plants, list power utilities

India's stringent nuclear compensation laws have hampered talks with foreign power plant builders

Trump picks experienced advisors to carry out his immigration crackdown

After Trump left office in 2021, Miller became president of America First Legal, a group that joined Republican state attorneys general to derail President Joe Biden's border policies and plans

18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention to be organised in Bhubaneswar

The convention will be organised from January 8 to January 10 next year in Bhubaneswar in collaboration with the Odisha government

AHSP of P-7 Parachute System handed over to DRDO lab: Defence Ministry

The AHSP is the authority responsible for generating, maintaining, updating or declaring obsolete the entire history and technical information of defence products

RG Kar case: Bengal Guv asks for report over Kolkata CP's involvement claim

In a post on X, Raj Bhavan Media Cell said that Governor Bose has urged the state government to look into the matter and inform him of the factual position

Thermal coal imports plunge by 31% in Oct on slow power generation

Indian shipments of the fuel used mainly for power generation have been tracking the trajectory of growth in shipments by top importer China over the last year, shoring up international prices

COP29 climate agreement a boost for India's carbon market ambitions

This agreement enables climate action by increasing demand for carbon credits and ensures that the international carbon market operates with integrity under UN supervision