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Govt readies power-packed presence at WEF ahead of global elite meet

The WEF said at least 64 heads of government or state would be present, while six out of seven G-7 countries would be represented by their top leadership

PM to lay foundation for Kaziranga corridor, unveil trains in Assam today

PM Modi said he was looking forward to the Bhoomi Poojan' of key development projects at Kaliabor in Nagaon district

PM Modi to inaugurate projects, address rally in West Bengal's Singur today

On his return to the state after an overnight stay in Assam, Modi is scheduled to inaugurate, lay the foundation stone and flag off various development projects worth over ₹830 crore at Singur

CM Fadnavis, US envoy Gor discuss boosting investments, business ties

The discussions, held at the chief minister's official residence in Mumbai on Saturday, were also attended by Consul General Michael Schreuder, Fadnavis said

GBS outbreak claims 2 lives in MP town; govt ramps up detection, treatment

Following the detection of over a dozen cases in Manasa town, the authorities have been asked to set up a control room there and create a special ward for GBS patients at the local government hospital

Severe air pollution hits Delhi as AQI nears 500, Grap IV reimposed

Delhi's air quality deteriorated to severe levels with AQI nearing 500. Stage-IV Grap curbs reinstated as residents are urged to limit outdoor exposure amid dense fog and winter chill

Republic Day: Visit to Rashtrapati Bhavan to remain closed from Jan 21-29

The roads around Delhi's Kartavya Path will remain closed for Republic Day (January 26) from 4 am onwards, Delhi Police said on Saturday

IMD warns of dense fog, rain as cold wave tightens grip on north India

Minimum temperatures plunge across Delhi and north India as IMD warns of dense fog, cold wave conditions and spells of rain, with a gradual temperature rise expected over the next two days

Restoration, widening of Delhi-Meerut road stretch complete: NCRTC

According to NCRTC, while regular maintenance was carried out during the construction period, the road has now been completely rebuilt to ensure safer and smoother travel

Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi takes a ride on Delhi Metro

The statement highlighted that the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has extended financial support to the Delhi Metro project since Phase 1

Delhi reimposes Grap IV restrictions as air quality plunges to 'severe'

Dense fog covered large parts of the national capital on Saturday morning, sharply reducing visibility and causing delays to several flights at Indira Gandhi International Airport

Delhi Speaker says Sikh guru remark video not doctored, CBI probe ordered

Delhi AAP president Saurabh Bharadwaj rejected the forensic report, saying it does not answer the key question of whether Atishi uttered the word "gurus"

Four Naxalites killed in encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh

Weapons, including AK-47 rifle and .303 rifle, have also been recovered from the spot, he said, adding that a search operation is underway

Over 2,100 challans issued in Delhi Traffic Police's Jan 16 crackdown

The police impounded 23 vehicles for serious violations during the drive. The intensified enforcement led to an improvement in traffic flow at the locations

Delhi govt revises ration card norms, raises income cap to ₹1.2 lakh

About 95,682 individuals had remained in the system for a long time without availing any benefits

India in touch with Iran over consular access for 16 detained sailors

In a statement, the mission said it was informed in mid-December about the detention of the vessel by Iranian authorities, with 16 Indian crew members on board

Al Falah Univ hired Red Fort blast-linked doctors sans verification: ED

In a statement, the ED said it has provisionally attached the university land and building, worth about Rs 140 crore and located in the Dhauj area of Faridabad

Day after civic poll win, Maharashtra cabinet clears key infra projects

The cabinet cleared the restructuring of 1,901 posts in the Directorate of Economics and Statistics and approved renaming it as the Commissionerate of Economics and Statistics

SBI terminates GMU Kolkata lease; civil society urges RBI to intervene

The notice provides a one-month period to vacate, signalling the bank's intent to leave the premises as part of its plan to consolidate treasury and forex operations in Mumbai

Delhi Customs seizes ₹2.89 cr gold from 3 Myanmar nationals at IGI airport

According to the officials, the gold recovered was appraised at a tariff value of ₹2.89 crore