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Delhi govt to celebrate Hindu new year with Falahar party during Navratri

As the occasion coincides with the first day of Navratri, the government has planned a Falahar (fruit-based meal) programme for attendees who observe fasting

Delhi govt to celebrate Hindu new year with Falahar party during Navratri
Updated On : 27 Mar 2025 | 11:29 PM IST

Centre asks states to activate heat action plans, boost preparedness

The weatherman has also warned of "double heatwave" days in northwest India this summer season

Centre asks states to activate heat action plans, boost preparedness
Updated On : 27 Mar 2025 | 11:10 PM IST

Delhi CM orders large-scale cleanliness drive, stray animal management

Gupta warned that any negligence in these duties would not be tolerated and instructed that a list of officials failing to comply be submitted directly to her

Delhi CM orders large-scale cleanliness drive, stray animal management
Updated On : 27 Mar 2025 | 11:09 PM IST

India working on 3 types of small modular reactors: Union minister

In the Union Budget, the government said India aimed to produce 100 GW of nuclear power by 2047 and half of it would be met by the state-run Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited

India working on 3 types of small modular reactors: Union minister
Updated On : 27 Mar 2025 | 10:56 PM IST

Highlights: We are reducing duty to become manufacturing hub for batteries, says Sitharaman

Latest LIVE updates: Catch all the latest news from around the world here

Highlights: We are reducing duty to become manufacturing hub for batteries, says Sitharaman
Updated On : 27 Mar 2025 | 10:43 PM IST

SC to hear FIR plea over cash found at Justice Varma's residence on Mar 28

The plea also challenges the 1991 judgement in the K Veeraswami case, in which the top court ruled that no criminal proceedings could be initiated against a judge of the High Court without CJI's nod

SC to hear FIR plea over cash found at Justice Varma's residence on Mar 28
Updated On : 27 Mar 2025 | 10:32 PM IST

Delhi Police deploys 'Shishtachar' squads to ensure women safety, security

The official said these district-wise squads are keeping a strict vigil in areas around malls, schools and markets to curb crimes, including eve teasing, molestation and other forms of harassment

Delhi Police deploys 'Shishtachar' squads to ensure women safety, security
Updated On : 27 Mar 2025 | 10:11 PM IST

Cash stash at judge's home: Phones of 8 Delhi cops under forensic probe

Authorities are now trying to determine whether any videos were recorded on these mobile phones when the officers arrived at the scene during the fire, one of the sources said

Cash stash at judge's home: Phones of 8 Delhi cops under forensic probe
Updated On : 27 Mar 2025 | 10:05 PM IST

CA final exams to be held thrice a year from this year, announces ICAI

Last year, the ICAI took a decision to hold the Intermediate and Foundation course exams three times a year and now the CA Final exams will follow suit, it said

CA final exams to be held thrice a year from this year, announces ICAI
Updated On : 27 Mar 2025 | 9:48 PM IST

Kunal Kamra row: Mumbai Police asks stand-up to appear before it on Mar 31

The act prompted a backlash from Shiv Sena supporters, who vandalised the club and the hotel in which it is located on Sunday night

Kunal Kamra row: Mumbai Police asks stand-up to appear before it on Mar 31
Updated On : 27 Mar 2025 | 9:47 PM IST

Preity Zinta got ₹1.55 cr loan remission from New India Coop Bank: Cops

The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Mumbai police is probing the New India Co-operative Bank embezzlement case

Preity Zinta got ₹1.55 cr loan remission from New India Coop Bank: Cops
Updated On : 27 Mar 2025 | 9:28 PM IST

Steps taken for meeting 277 GW peak power demand in FY26: Shripad Naik

The All India Peak Demand for 2024-25 (till February) was 249.856 GW, registered on May 30, 2024. However, this peak demand was successfully met with only a marginal gap of 2 MW

Steps taken for meeting 277 GW peak power demand in FY26: Shripad Naik
Updated On : 27 Mar 2025 | 9:00 PM IST

Afspa lifted from Dibrugarh, only 3 Assam districts remain under it

The law empowers security forces to conduct operations anywhere and arrest anyone without a prior warrant. It also gives a certain level of immunity to the security forces if an operation goes wrong

Afspa lifted from Dibrugarh, only 3 Assam districts remain under it
Updated On : 27 Mar 2025 | 8:57 PM IST

Maha Legislative Council admits breach of privilege notice against Kamra

The controversy stems from Kamra's recent show at the Habitat Comedy Club in Khar, where he performed a parody song targeting Eknath Shinde

Maha Legislative Council admits breach of privilege notice against Kamra
Updated On : 27 Mar 2025 | 8:29 PM IST

Kerala raises age for class 1 admissions to 6 yrs: State Education Minister

Sivankutty emphasised the importance of raising awareness among children about drug abuse and identifying the channels through which drugs reach them

Kerala raises age for class 1 admissions to 6 yrs: State Education Minister
Updated On : 27 Mar 2025 | 8:27 PM IST

HC allows govt to dispose of Union Carbide's waste after successful trials

A total of 337 tones of waste was on January 2 transported to the waste disposal plant operated by a private company in Pithampur, about 250 km from the state capital

HC allows govt to dispose of Union Carbide's waste after successful trials
Updated On : 27 Mar 2025 | 8:05 PM IST

Freedom of press is a cornerstone of a democratic society: Delhi High Court

The March 24 order said to injunct a "publication of this nature would disturb the equilibrium" the court must strike between the freedom of speech and the right to reputation

Freedom of press is a cornerstone of a democratic society: Delhi High Court
Updated On : 27 Mar 2025 | 8:03 PM IST

Release CSE-Prelims answer key immediately after exam: Parl panel to UPSC

The House panel also asked UPSC to implement Baswan Committee recommendations

Release CSE-Prelims answer key immediately after exam: Parl panel to UPSC
Updated On : 27 Mar 2025 | 7:43 PM IST

Health Ministry releases national guidelines on medical oxygen management

Salila was speaking at a workshop at Delhi AIIMS which marked the launch of the National Capacity Building Programme on Oxygen Management

Health Ministry releases national guidelines on medical oxygen management
Updated On : 27 Mar 2025 | 6:56 PM IST

Amid Oppn pushback, Lok Sabha passes Immigration & Foreigners Bill, 2025

Various amendments moved by Opposition members were negated and the bill was passed by a voice vote

Amid Oppn pushback, Lok Sabha passes Immigration & Foreigners Bill, 2025
Updated On : 27 Mar 2025 | 6:55 PM IST