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Reservations to apply in internship scheme; Rs 800 crore pilot launched

Aims to provide 125,000 internships in FY25

Centre offers aid to tackle coastal waste, boost Blue Flag beaches

Preference will be given to proposals planning to install plants and machinery manufactured under the 'Make in India' programme

'May impact conjugal relationship': Govt against criminalising marital rape

Says this will have a far-reaching effect on the institution of marriage

SC upholds 90,000 tax reassessment notices issued under old regime

Move will impact assessees who received tax notices from April to June 2021 under the old reassessment regime

Cabinet okays Rs 63,000 crore Chennai Metro Rail Phase-II project

Once Phase-II is fully operational, Chennai will have a total Metro Rail network of 173 km

Extremely glad for classical status to several languages, says PM Modi

The government said classical languages serve as a custodian of Bharat's profound and ancient cultural heritage, embodying the essence of each community's historical and cultural milestone

New updates: Oil prices jump 5% on concerns over West Asia, say reports

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SC says caste-based discrimination in jail manuals unconstitutional

Apex court termed 'unconstitutional' rules in jail manuals advocating caste-based work

1st state-sponsored census in Odisha reveals presence of 696 leopards

The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) had conducted the last leopard census in Odisha in 2022, during which 568 leopards were found

Coldplay ticket row: BookMyShow lodges FIR to prevent ticket scalping

BookMyShow urges Mumbai police to investigate the unauthorised resale of tickets by individuals and platforms for Coldplay's 2025 India tour

Recovering IT sector leads job market to clock 6% growth in Sep: Report

This positive trend was largely driven by a resurgent IT sector, which demonstrated 18 per cent YoY growth in hiring activity

Indian education sector needs to prepare itself for AI-driven future

The second of a three-part series reports on how education institutes are addressing the skills shortage

Shivneri Sundari: Maharashtra transport plan slammed for objectifying women

Many passengers have voiced their concerns against Shivneri Sundari, calling it a misguided effort that undermines women's empowerment

'Have lawyers lost all sense?': CJI Chandrachud reprimands lawyer in SC

CJI DY Chandrachud reprimanded a lawyer in the Supreme Court who sought to verify the specifics of an order with the court master

Sonam Wangchuk released, prohibitory orders withdrawn: SG Mehta tells HC

The senior law officer also said that the Delhi Police order prohibiting assembly and protests in various parts of Delhi has also been withdrawn

Motor Vehicle Act overhaul: Commercial bikes, 12-mth deadline for MACT case

The Ministry of Road Transport proposes a 12-month deadline for MACT cases and legal clarity for bike-based ride-hailing services, among 67 amendments to the Motor Vehicle Act

Govt rolls out scheme to provide 10 mn internship over five years

In 2024-25, the total cost of the pilot project will be around Rs 800 crore and will look to provide internship to 1.25 lakh candidates during this fiscal, government sources said on Thursday

Delhi Police hits 'high' notes: Cocaine meant for concerts seized, 4 held

In a record drug bust, the Delhi Police seized Rs 6,500 crore worth of cocaine meant for distribution at upcoming concerts, arresting four key cartel members linked to Dubai-based network

Festivals spark Rs 50,000 crore business surge, Delhi to see Rs 8,000 crore

With the resurgence of traditional goods and strong consumer sentiment, businesses are set to see a considerable boost this year

India becomes affiliate member of global medical device regulator IMDRF

The IMDRF, which was established in 2011, is a group of global medical device regulators whose aim is to speed up the adoption of international medical device regulatory harmonisation