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At 97%, Railways draws close to full electrification of broad gauge network

The Centre has allocated Rs 6,500 cr towards electrification in the current financial year

At 97%, Railways draws close to full electrification of broad gauge network
Updated On : 10 Oct 2024 | 12:14 AM IST

Early dip in stubble fires offers brief relief, but pollution threat looms

Environment analysts say fire burning has just begun, with peak stubble burning expected in late October through early November

Early dip in stubble fires offers brief relief, but pollution threat looms
Updated On : 10 Oct 2024 | 12:07 AM IST

News updates: Industrialist Ratan Tata dies at Mumbai hospital, says police official

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News updates: Industrialist Ratan Tata dies at Mumbai hospital, says police official
Updated On : 10 Oct 2024 | 12:07 AM IST

Better access to water, sanitation but only 63% use clean fuel: Mospi

Goa (99.2%) has the highest share of households with access to clean cooking fuel

Better access to water, sanitation but only 63% use clean fuel: Mospi
Updated On : 10 Oct 2024 | 12:03 AM IST

Ratan Tata passes away at 86: A look at his life and enduring legacy

'From education to healthcare, his initiatives have left a deep-rooted mark that will benefit generations to come,' says Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran

Ratan Tata passes away at 86: A look at his life and enduring legacy
Updated On : 10 Oct 2024 | 12:02 AM IST

Over 82% of rural youth able to use internet in India, says govt survey

"82.1 per cent of rural youth aged 15-24 years can use the internet, compared to 91.8 per cent in urban areas," an official statement said

Over 82% of rural youth able to use internet in India, says govt survey
Updated On : 09 Oct 2024 | 11:44 PM IST

RG Kar: Agitating docs 'picked up' by police while distributing leaflets

The junior doctors were brought to the Kolkata Police headquarters in Lalbazar from the Tridhara Sammilani Puja at Deshapriya Park

RG Kar: Agitating docs 'picked up' by police while distributing leaflets
Updated On : 09 Oct 2024 | 11:01 PM IST

MSP conflict with govt pushes Punjab farmers into stubble burning

Minimum support price has been a bone of contention between the farmers in Punjab and the state and Centre

MSP conflict with govt pushes Punjab farmers into stubble burning
Updated On : 09 Oct 2024 | 10:59 PM IST

Parliamentary panel on IT to review mechanism to curb fake news, OTT issues

With cryptocurrency making its presence felt in India, the committee will also examine the emergence of new forms of currencies and their impact

Parliamentary panel on IT to review mechanism to curb fake news, OTT issues
Updated On : 09 Oct 2024 | 10:06 PM IST

MP Police books Sanjay Raut for making false remarks on Ladli Behna Yojana

The case was registered this evening by the Bhopal crime branch after a complaint was lodged by BJP's Mahila Morcha district unit president Vandana Jachak

MP Police books Sanjay Raut for making false remarks on Ladli Behna Yojana
Updated On : 09 Oct 2024 | 9:57 PM IST

TN govt urges workers to resume work as Samsung accepts most of the demands

Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin said Samsung, a multinational, has its own rules. The only bone of contention is registration of the workers union

TN govt urges workers to resume work as Samsung accepts most of the demands
Updated On : 09 Oct 2024 | 9:53 PM IST

Ratan Tata, chairman emeritus, Tata Group in critical condition: Sources

Tata, 86, said on Monday he was undergoing routine medical investigations due to his age and related medical conditions

Ratan Tata, chairman emeritus, Tata Group in critical condition: Sources
Updated On : 09 Oct 2024 | 9:09 PM IST

Ratan Tata continues to be in hospital for age-related ailments: Report

On Monday, Tata, known for his philanthropy besides being a respected industry leader, had asserted that there was no cause for concern regarding his health

Ratan Tata continues to be in hospital for age-related ailments: Report
Updated On : 09 Oct 2024 | 9:07 PM IST

Caste-based labour division in prisons is unconstitutional: Supreme Court

Asking the marginalised to clean and sweep 'while allowing the high castes to do cooking' is discriminatory, it says

Caste-based labour division in prisons is unconstitutional: Supreme Court
Updated On : 09 Oct 2024 | 7:12 PM IST

Clean the campus if you want results to be declared: HC to Dusu candidates

The high court, which had on September 26 halted the counting of votes and declaration of results of Dusu and college elections

Clean the campus if you want results to be declared: HC to Dusu candidates
Updated On : 09 Oct 2024 | 6:06 PM IST

How fried and processed foods are fuelling India's diabetes epidemic

Indian diets, traditionally rich in whole grains, fruits, and vegetables, have shifted towards processed, fried, and sugar-laden foods, according to a recent government-backed study

How fried and processed foods are fuelling India's diabetes epidemic
Updated On : 09 Oct 2024 | 5:12 PM IST

'What legacy will I leave': CJI reflects on his tenure ahead of retirement

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, who took up the role of CJI on November 9, 2022, is set to retire on November 10, 2024

'What legacy will I leave': CJI reflects on his tenure ahead of retirement
Updated On : 09 Oct 2024 | 5:10 PM IST

Bihar's new transfer policy prioritises govt teachers with health issues

On Monday, the Bihar government unveiled a new policy that prioritises people with severe illnesses and disabilities when it comes to the transfer and posting of govt school teachers in the state

Bihar's new transfer policy prioritises govt teachers with health issues
Updated On : 09 Oct 2024 | 4:41 PM IST

Action needed against those spreading wrong claims about Ayurveda: Murmu

Ayurveda is one of the oldest medical systems in the world. It is India's invaluable gift to the world, she said

Action needed against those spreading wrong claims about Ayurveda: Murmu
Updated On : 09 Oct 2024 | 4:08 PM IST

Excise Policy: ED to supply soft copies of docs for inspection issue

The court had directed the counsel to visit the palace in the ED office and informed the court about the facility there

Excise Policy: ED to supply soft copies of docs for inspection issue
Updated On : 09 Oct 2024 | 3:03 PM IST