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Tamil Nadu's Dalit mosaic: Big 4 sub-groups cover 85% of the picture

In the second of a three-part series, Business Standard looks at sizeable variations in education levels and employment within SC sub-categories in Tamil Nadu

Stars appeal to Kerala CM for policy to address issues in film industry

In their letter to the CM, the concerns they have highlighted include the "inordinate focus on the sexual misdemeanours and crimes mentioned in the report" and the virtual exclusion of issues

Women directors in active companies grew three-fold in last 10 yrs: FM

Women are also rising on the corporate ladder and in the startup and financial technology space, about 18 per cent of 111 unicorns (valued at USD 1 billion) are led by women in India

Govt to begin onion sale at Rs 35 per kg in Delhi-NCR from Thursday

Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Prahlad Joshi will launch the retail sale of onion from Krishi Bhawan, an official statement said

Research for climate-resilient milch cattle takes a vast step forward

In a bid to keep milk flowing amid severe heatwaves, NDRI develops genetically edited embryo of buffalo

McDonald's India to offer burgers with bun co-created with CSIR-CFTRI

This is the first-ever collaboration in the QSR (quick service restaurant) space, which combines CSIR-CFTRI's expertise with McDonald's thrust for developing nutritious food options

Rajasthan Cabinet approves 33% reservation for women in police force

Deputy CM Dr Prem Chand Bairwa said an amendment to Rajasthan Police Subordinate Services Rules, 1989, was approved in cabinet meeting, paving the way for the one-third quota for women in police

News updates: NCLT extends Go First's insolvency resolution deadline

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Bihar BJP MP from Araria gets threatening message from notorious gangster

The gangster also threatened to eliminate him if the demands were not met, Singh alleged in his complaint with local police

Odisha CM Majhi announces Rs 10 cr aid for calamity-hit Kerala, Tripura

Majhi expressed his condolences for the devastation caused by these calamities during telephonic conversations with Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha

India, Brunei stress navigation freedom, discuss defence cooperation

Prime Minister Modi and the Brunei Sultan also discussed enhancing defence and maritime cooperation through joint exercises, it said

Aparajita Bill ups punishment for rape; probe in 21 days, trial in 30

Trial in rape cases to be completed within 30 days instead of 2 months under BNSS

Excise scam: SC to hear Kejriwal's pleas against CBI arrest on Thursday

The top court had on August 23 allowed the CBI to file its counter affidavit in the matter and gave two days to Kejriwal to file a rejoinder

Premium buses to help in reducing air pollution: Delhi minister Gahlot

Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot on Wednesday inspected the first lot of buses launched under the Delhi Motor Vehicles Licensing of Aggregator (Premium Buses) Scheme 2023

Bihar govt expecting Rs 5,000 cr revenue from mineral block auction

Three more mineral blocks in Rohtas and Jamui will be auctioned by the state government in October. The government is expected to earn Rs 5,000 crore from the auction of these blocks

India leads in generating plastic waste with 10.2 mn tonnes a year: Study

According to researchers at the University of Leeds in the UK, the world creates 57 million tonnes of plastic pollution every year and spreads it from the deepest oceans to the highest mountaintop

Hit by cloud burst, about 50,000 trees uprooted in Telangana's forest

With the massive wind and water gushing (in a particular width and length), it has destroyed the forest and big trees have been uprooted, an official said

Centre asks states, UTs to report on security of doctors before Sep10

It comes after Supreme Court had directed on Aug 22 to hold meeting with secretaries and directors general of police so as to ensure that states, UTs put into place certain basic minimum requirements

Metal pieces from aircraft fell near Delhi Airport, DGCA orders inquiry

Emergency landing was declared at Delhi Airport on Monday evening when crew members detected some fault in the engine and the emergency landing of the flight was made successful

Himachal Assembly passes Bill, bars defected MLAs from receiving pension

Replying to discussion, CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said six Congress MLAs betrayed the Congress party and the Bill is aimed at strengthening the democratic values and deter MLAs from defection