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Private bodies providing essential services must fall under RTI Act: CIC

The CIC imposed a penalty of Rs 15000 on the CPIO Sandeep Kumar Agarwal and awarded a compensation of Rs 45000 to Kumar for the hardships to be paid by DGHS

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No Ayushman Bharat scheme in Delhi as Supreme Court pauses HC order

The Supreme Court has stayed the High Court's order directing Delhi to sign an agreement with the Centre for the implementation of the Ayushman Bharat health scheme

7th Delhi Assembly fared worst in terms of total number of sittings

The outgoing Assembly, which held 74 sittings over its five-year term, met for an average of 15 days a year

India's 1st private satellite constellation highlights youth talent: PM

Pixxel announced after the launch that all the three satellites have successfully deployed solar panels, de-tumbled and stabilised achieved sun-pointing, and established seamless two-way communication

Karnataka HC stays defamation case proceedings against Rahul Gandhi

The advertisement ahead of the assembly polls had accused the then BJP government in the state of indulging in large-scale corruption during its 2019-2023 rule

HC declines to appoint arbitrator in disputes with prior arbitration claims

Ruling likely to bring sanctity to the finality of arbitration awards

Uttar Pradesh govt approves solar power projects worth Rs 10,000 crore

The UP New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA) has picked the two companies to develop three solar power projects, which are expected to become operational by December 2025

ED attaches Rs 300 cr assets in MUDA-linked money laundering case

The attached properties are registered in the name of various individuals who are working as real-estate businessmen and agents, the federal agency said in a statement

CAQM lifts Grap 3 restrictions in Delhi-NCR as pollution levels dip

Classes up to grade 5 are required to shift to hybrid mode under Stage 3. Parents and students have the option to choose online education wherever available

Centre closely monitoring food prices to ensure stability, affordability

The production of pulses and onion in the 2024-25 crop year (July- June) is estimated to increase over the last year due to good monsoon rains and favourable weather conditions

Saif Ali Khan walked in 'like a lion' after stab attack, say doctors

Doctors at Lilavati Hospital revealed that Saif Ali Khan, despite being critically injured during a knife attack, displayed remarkable courage and is recovering well

Gems, jewellery exports fall 10.29% to $1.97 billion in Dec: GJEPC

Exports of Polished Lab Grown Diamonds fell 5.48 per cent to $ 78.93 million (in Rs 670.77 crore) against $ 83.51 million (Rs 695.48 crore) a year ago, according to provisional data by GJEPC

Saif Ali Khan attack: New video shows suspect going upstairs in building

Khan (54) suffered grievous injuries after an intruder stabbed him with a knife repeatedly at his 12th-floor flat in Bandra in the early hours of Thursday

PM expects eight-fold growth in EV sales, seeks investments in auto sector

Government is with investors, he says after inaugurating Bharat Mobility Global Expo

Future of mobility belongs to India: PM Modi at Bharat Mobility Expo

The performance linked incentive (PLI) schemes, he said, have given new momentum to the 'Make in India' campaign, aiding sales of over Rs 2.25 lakh crore and creation of more than 1.5 lakh direct jobs

PM Modi to distribute 6.5 million SVAMITVA property cards on Jan 19

So far, 31 states and Union Territories have joined the scheme. Of these, Sikkim, Telangana and Tamil Nadu had participated only in the pilot phase

Delhi HC to hear ED plea against Arvind Kejriwal's bail on March 21

Justice Vikas Mahajan adjourned Friday's hearing on the request of the enforcement directorate's (ED) counsel

US opens 5th Indian consulate in Bengaluru: Know why it is important

The new US consulate will temporarily operate from the JW Marriott Hotel on Vittal Mallya Road, aiming to simplify visa services for residents of Bengaluru and surrounding areas

Suspect in Saif Ali Khan stabbing detained by Mumbai Police after manhunt

Saif Ali Khan sustained six stab wounds during the assault, which occurred at his Mumbai residence.