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JPC urgent to probe full extent of corruption in Adani case: Congress

Congress has been persistent in its attack on government since Adani Group stocks took a beating on the bourses in wake of US-based short-selling firm Hindenburg Research making litany of allegations

Standing, consultative committees of Parl to be constituted soon: Rijiju

Addressing an event of his ministry here, he said in the past too, the standing committees and consultative committees have been formed around September 15 and there was no delay

Islamabad, parts of Pakistan jolted by 5.7 magnitude earthquake: Met Dept

Epicentre was situated near Dera Ghazi Khan region in Punjab province at a depth of 10 kilometres, reports claimed, citing PMD, while tremors were also felt in Delhi, and neighbouring regions

Sikkim announces 100% concession on bus fares for PWDs, BPL women

To avail of the concession, PWDs (persons with disability) must produce a valid Unique Disability ID card issued by the Centre, certifying 40 per cent or above degree of disability

Hindu side requests court to allow ASI to dig premises in Gyanvapi case

Civil Judge Senior Division Fast Track Court Jugal Shambhu fixed the fresh date after hearing the Hindu side, said advocate Madan Mohan Yadav, representing the Hindu side in the case

Minorities safest in India: Union minister Rijiju hits out at Rahul Gandhi

Rijiju said, "No matter the amount of effort made (Rahul Gandhi's speech), India cannot be defamed because India's Constitution and culture do not differentiate between people."

High-paying jobs in India: What does it take to get into that club

Why the best-paid professions in 2024 stand out compared to other more modest roles

Delhi airport climbs to 24th in megahub rankings, Mumbai falls to 44th

Globally, the top five megahubs are London Heathrow, Kuala Lumpur International, Tokyo-Haneda, Amsterdam Schiphol, and Seoul's Incheon Airport

North India to see heavy rain for 4 days; IMD issues yellow alert for Delhi

IMD weather update: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted more rainfall for Delhi, east Haryana, west Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and northern Madhya Pradesh from September 11 to 14

MP govt to let NDDB operate cooperative dairies for 5 yrs; Cong opposes

CM Mohan Yadav said that there is a consensus on giving responsibility to the NDDB to increase the income of farmers and cattle keepers by making the state a leader in milk production

Fast track courts dispose 94% cases of sexual offences in 2023: Report

A recent report by the child rights NGO, India Child Protection, highlights the exceptional efficiency of these courts. Despite positive impact of FTSCs, report paints a stark picture of judiciary

Audi hit-run case: Maharashtra BJP chief's son did not eat beef, say cops

The person driving the high-end car, Arjun Hawre, was arrested on Monday night and later released on bail (at the local police station)

Ministerial panel to expedite probe into BJP-era scams to meet this week

Speaking to reporters here, he said such cases have been identified and their status report will be submitted to the Cabinet

India committed to climate-friendly growth: NITI Aayog CEO Subrahmanyam

NITI Aayog CEO B V R Subrahmanyam on Wednesday said India is committed to climate-friendly growth, but fossil fuels are still driving the country's economic growth.

HC refuses to interfere with order directing SpiceJet to ground 3 engines

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday refused to interfere with an order directing low-cost airline SpiceJet to ground three aircraft engines for defaulting on payment to engine lessors.

78% of wealthy Indian parents send kids abroad, risking retirement savings

Only 53 per cent of wealthy parents have education savings for their kids abroad; 40 per cent expect student loans, 51 per cent hope for scholarships, and 27 per cent are willing to sell assets

Central govt team arrives in Andhra Pradesh to assess flood damage

Local officials have prepared the preliminary report on the flood devastation and also readied a route map for the Central team's tour

Climate change imminent, focus on areas like Green Hydrogen needed: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was of the view that energy transition and sustainability have become central to global policy discourse

Parl panel issues summons ministry officials over rules of 2013 Waqf law

The 2024 bill, which is before a joint panel, seeks to reform the registration process for Waqf properties through a centralised portal

5.8-magnitude earthquake jolts Pakistan, tremors felt in Delhi NCR

Delhi earthquake: After Afghanistan, a 5.8-magnitude earthquake has shaken Pakistan. Tremors felt in many Northern regions of India, including Delhi NCR