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Delhi govt raises income limit for eligibility to ₹2.5 lakh per annum

At present, the income criterion to become eligible for a ration card in Delhi is capped at ₹1.2 lakh per annum

Govt to amend anti-doping law, proposes five-year jail for suppliers

The amendments have been uploaded on the sports ministry's website for requisite feedback from the public

Cong joins TN govt, CM Vijay expands Cabinet by inducting 23 more ministers

AICC incharge for Tamil Nadu, Girish Chodankar, said the inclusion of his party MLAs in the Cabinet heralded a "turning point" in the political history of Tamil Nadu

Why CBSE's 3-language formula has schools, educators worried over rollout

CBSE's decision to introduce the three-language formula for Class 9 has drawn concerns from educators over teacher shortages, curriculum restructuring and mid-session rollout challenges

PM Modi returns to Delhi after concluding five-nation tour of UAE, Europe

In a post on X after concluding the Italy visit, PM Modi said his discussions with Meloni covered a wide range of sectors and would add new momentum to India-Italy cooperation

Over 10K Kedarnath pilgrims rescued after massive landslide in Uttarakhand

Continuous rockfalls, heavy rainfall, darkness, and challenging mountainous terrain created a highly difficult situation for the stranded travellers

Delhi likely to cross 46°C as IMD issues heatwave alert across India

Extreme heat conditions persist across north and central India, with unusually high night temperatures, even as pre-monsoon rainfall brings some relief across eastern, northeastern, and southern parts

Delhi-NCR braces for disruption as taxi, auto unions begin 3-day strike

Union said that if the Delhi government failed to address their demands and revise fares immediately, the agitation could intensify into a larger movement in the coming days

Sonia, Rahul, Kharge pay tribute to Rajiv Gandhi on 35th death anniversary

Senior Congress leaders Ashok Gehlot, P Chidambaram, Bhupinder Singh Hooda and Mukul Wasnik, among other party members, also paid tribute to the former PM at Vir Bhumi

Delhi appoints Special Branch DCP as officer under new Immigration Act

Officials said the move is aimed at streamlining the monitoring, registration, and regulation of foreign nationals residing in or visiting Delhi

Ladakh grants 'industry' status to hospitality sector, extends incentives

According to the order, tourism units will also be able to access capital incentives, subsidies and other support schemes available to eligible industrial units under government programmes

Kerala govt forms first-ever AI Ministry; PK Kunhalikutty gets charge

The state government officially released the notification for the allocation of portfolios among its cabinet members, with Chief Minister VD Satheesan retaining several key departments

SC seeks Centre, states reply on PIL seeking 30% quota for women lawyers

The plea refers to startling empirical evidence to say that while women are entering law schools in record numbers, they are systematically blocked from professional advancement

PM Modi receives prestigious FAO Agricola Medal for food security efforts

Modi said that the honour reflects India's unwavering commitment to food security, sustainable development and the hard work of those associated with the agriculture sector

Madhya Pradesh partners Google for AI-led Simhastha 2028 management

The Madhya Pradesh government plans to use AI-based systems for crowd, traffic and emergency management during the Simhastha Kumbh in Ujjain

Govt asks social media firms to curb NEET-UG misinformation networks

The Centre has directed major social media platforms to proactively identify and remove networks spreading fake paper leak claims and unverified exam-related content

Modi govt's council of ministers meet on Thursday; key decisions on cards

Narendra Modi to chair first Council of Ministers meeting this year amid reform push and cabinet reshuffle buzz

Datanomics: More judges in the Supreme Court, but backlog mounting

Supreme Court strength raised to 37 judges as pendency crosses critical levels

From alert to action: Why India's weather warnings still miss the last mile

Why does a modern warning ecosystem still fail to protect people on the ground? Experts detail deeper problems in India's weather alert system

Nights are getting warmer in India: Why this trend will only worsen

From climate change to concrete heat traps, rising night-time temperatures are reducing cooling hours and making heatwaves more dangerous across Indian cities