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Odisha mandates EV purchases for all govt departments from June 1

Odisha government mandates electric vehicle purchases for all departments from June 1 as part of austerity and fuel-conservation measures amid global crude concerns

Odisha mandates EV purchases for all govt departments from June 1
Updated On : 22 May 2026 | 6:39 PM IST

MP to set up wildlife rescue centres around all tiger reserves: CM

Madhya Pradesh plans wildlife rescue centres near tiger reserves to provide faster medical aid to injured animals and strengthen biodiversity conservation efforts

MP to set up wildlife rescue centres around all tiger reserves: CM
Updated On : 22 May 2026 | 6:07 PM IST

India faces power cuts as heatwave drives record electricity demand

Several regions faced power cuts as soaring temperatures pushed electricity demand beyond 270 GW, prompting calls for more judicious power use

India faces power cuts as heatwave drives record electricity demand
Updated On : 22 May 2026 | 4:42 PM IST

Bengal govt notifies free travel for women in state-run buses from June 1

According to an official notification, women commuters will be eligible for free travel in both short-route and long-route state-run buses operating in West Bengal

Bengal govt notifies free travel for women in state-run buses from June 1
Updated On : 22 May 2026 | 2:40 PM IST

NCERT book row: SC modifies earlier order concerning three academics

The court also observed that its comments were made in context of the contents and not the individuals

NCERT book row: SC modifies earlier order concerning three academics
Updated On : 22 May 2026 | 2:39 PM IST

India to launch 'smart border' project to curb infiltration, says Amit Shah

Shah reiterated that the government will find each and every infiltrator from the country and send them outside India

India to launch 'smart border' project to curb infiltration, says Amit Shah
Updated On : 22 May 2026 | 1:26 PM IST

Centre extends tenure of NCB chief Anurag Garg till July next year

NCB recently busted several drug trafficking syndicates and made the country's first-ever seizure of Captagon, the so-called 'Jihadi Drug'

Centre extends tenure of NCB chief Anurag Garg till July next year
Updated On : 22 May 2026 | 1:20 PM IST

Here's why the Cockroach Janta Party has caught the imagination of youth

Born out of outrage over a top judge's 'cockroach' remark, the Cockroach Janta Party has exploded into a viral movement that taps into the concerns of unemployed and politically disillusioned youth

Here's why the Cockroach Janta Party has caught the imagination of youth
Updated On : 22 May 2026 | 1:15 PM IST

Umar Khalid gets three-day interim bail from June 1 to 3 in UAPA case

The bench noted that the Supreme Court rejected Khalid's regular bail plea on January 5 but granted him the reprieve by taking an 'empathetic view'

Umar Khalid gets three-day interim bail from June 1 to 3 in UAPA case
Updated On : 22 May 2026 | 1:07 PM IST

PM, Education min must be held accountable: Cong on NTA claims on NEET exam

The Congress also accused the government of colluding with the paper leak mafia to suppress the truth of irregularities and fraud

PM, Education min must be held accountable: Cong on NTA claims on NEET exam
Updated On : 22 May 2026 | 11:55 AM IST

EC announces Rajya Sabha polls for 24 seats on June 18

EC said the elections for the Rajya Sabha seats will be held in 10 states where the incumbents are retiring on different dates beginning June 21 to July 19

EC announces Rajya Sabha polls for 24 seats on June 18
Updated On : 22 May 2026 | 11:15 AM IST

Underground Metro services disrupted in Mumbai after technical snag

On May 6, train services on the Aqua Line, which runs between Cuffe Parade in south Mumbai and Aarey JVLR in the northern suburbs, were hit due to a fire at T2 Airport station

Underground Metro services disrupted in Mumbai after technical snag
Updated On : 22 May 2026 | 11:08 AM IST

Heatwave scorches north, central India; alert issued for UP, Delhi

IMD has issued red and orange alerts across Uttar Pradesh and Delhi as heatwave to severe heatwave conditions continue across north and central India till May 27

Heatwave scorches north, central India; alert issued for UP, Delhi
Updated On : 22 May 2026 | 10:39 AM IST

Manipur DGP Rajiv Singh named Secretary (Security) in Cabinet Secretariat

Secretary (Security) is the administrative head of the Special Protection Group (SPG) that provides security to the prime minister and members of his immediate family

Manipur DGP Rajiv Singh named Secretary (Security) in Cabinet Secretariat
Updated On : 22 May 2026 | 8:02 AM IST

Air India flight lands safely at Delhi airport after suspected engine fire

Information available with flight tracking website Flightradar24.com showed that the plane landed at around 9.30 pm

Air India flight lands safely at Delhi airport after suspected engine fire
Updated On : 22 May 2026 | 7:02 AM IST

PM Modi's five-nation tour will result in $40 bn investments in India: MEA

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's five-nation foreign tour has secured fresh investment commitments worth nearly $40 billion across key sectors, the MEA said

PM Modi's five-nation tour will result in $40 bn investments in India: MEA
Updated On : 21 May 2026 | 11:47 PM IST

Bar council moves SC to finalise 10% co-option formula for women

Bar Council of India has approached the Supreme Court with a merit-based co-option proposal to ensure 30% women's representation in state bar councils

Bar council moves SC to finalise 10% co-option formula for women
Updated On : 21 May 2026 | 11:22 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi chairs ministers' meet after five-nation foreign tour

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a marathon meeting of the council of ministers amid the West Asia conflict, rising fuel prices and concerns over foreign exchange reserves

PM Narendra Modi chairs ministers' meet after five-nation foreign tour
Updated On : 21 May 2026 | 10:08 PM IST

Why workers helping train AI robots are worried about losing their jobs

Factory workers are being paid to wear cameras and record their movements to train AI-powered robots. But many fear the technology they are helping build could eventually replace them

Why workers helping train AI robots are worried about losing their jobs
Updated On : 21 May 2026 | 4:22 PM IST

Bengal govt bars staff from sharing information with media without sanction

Government employees have been prohibited from directly or indirectly sharing any document or information with the media without approval, the official said

Bengal govt bars staff from sharing information with media without sanction
Updated On : 21 May 2026 | 4:07 PM IST