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Odisha govt gave subsidy of Rs 154 cr to EV owners since FY23: Bibhuti Jena

While a subsidy of Rs 8.83 crore was disbursed during 2022-23, it was increased to Rs 57.21 crore during 2023-24

Odisha govt to set up model school in every panchayat, says CM Majhi

Majhi said the model schools would be established to enhance the quality of education, and will be named after Odisha's first Education Minister Godabarisha Mishra

Panel on Covid finds irregularities worth crores, says Karnataka minister

The minister said Chief Minister Siddaramaiah raised the subject related to Justice Michael D'Cunha commission's report on irregularities during Covid-19 pandemic

Excise scam: SC reserves order on Kejriwal's bail pleas against CBI arrest

Kejriwal has filed two separate petitions challenging the denial of bail and against his arrest by the CBI in the the corruption case filed by the central agency

Delhi court grants bail to 9 persons accused in $15 mn cyberfraud case

In July this year, the CBI arrested 43 accused people from a Gurugram call centre in connection with the case

Cong demands independent inquiry into allegations against Sebi chief

The opposition party said only an objective, independent inquiry with the Sebi Chairperson Buch stepping aside was needed until then can restore trust and confidence in India's stock markets

Swachh Bharat Mission averted 70,000 infant deaths annually: Study

The researchers studied data from nationally representative surveys covering 35 states and union territories over 600 districts for a period of 20 years

DPCC prohibits idol immersion in Yamuna, water bodies ahead of festivals

The Delhi Police and municipal bodies will work together to enforce these guidelines and take action against illegal idol-making operations, the DPCC order stated

Expect new members in MPC to be appointed in time, says RBI Guv Das

Das said the meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) -- scheduled to take place from October 7 -- can only take place when the members are in place

Delhi breathes clean air for 128 days in first half of 2024: Report

An air quality index (AQI) between zero and 50 is considered "good", 51 and 100 "satisfactory", 101 and 200 "moderate", 201 and 300 "poor", 301 and 400 "very poor", and 401 and 500 "severe"

MMRDA appoints contractors for projects worth Rs 12,500 cr in Mumbai, Thane

MMRDA prepares plans, formulates policies and programmes, and implements projects, besides helping in directing investments in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), which is spread over 6,328 sq km

News updates: Rain lashes central Delhi, minimum temp settles at 23.3 deg C

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Telangana govt orders to provide free electricity in govt edu institutions

The secretaries of the concerned departments would finalise the list of institutions to be covered in the scheme and include the same on the online portal

Respect women not just in 'words' but also in 'practice': President Murmu

The president said that it the duty of teachers to prepare citizens, who are not only educated but also sensitive, honest and enterprising

Andhra deploys drones for flood relief; 'setting new precedent', says govt

Union Civil Aviation Ministry said drones capable of carrying payloads up to 40 kg have been deployed in Vijayawada to deliver essential supplies in areas currently inaccessible by traditional means

Govt asks insurers to swiftly settle claims in flood-hit Andhra, Telangana

The insurance companies have been also instructed to widely advertise the names and contact numbers of nodal officers to whom the policyholders can contact

Kerala wins top performer award in lists of business-centric reforms

Union Minister of Commerce Piyush Goyal presented the Business Reforms Action Plan '22 award of Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade to P Rajeeve, Minister for Industries, Kerala

Willing to get disability examined in Aiims, Puja Khedkar tells Delhi HC

Justice Subramonium Prasad listed the matter for further hearing on September 26, recording that the police have prayed for 10 more days for further investigation

President Droupadi Murmu confers National Awards on teachers in Delhi

Addressing the gathering, the President said that teachers have to prepare such citizens who are not only educated but also sensitive, honest and enterprising

State govt to bear only 28% of Shimla's Ropeway project: Himachal CM Sukhu

The rate of interest would be finalised after a tripartite agreement between the state government, Finance Ministry and Department of Economic Affairs and Government of India, he said