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Spurious liquor claims 231 lives in Odisha over past 27 yrs, assembly told

In a written reply to a question of Congress MLA Nilamadhab Hikaka, the minister said the highest number of 134 people died after consuming hooch in Cuttack district in 1992

Transgender community rallies in Jammu, demands assembly seat reservation

The rally, which started from Vikram Chowk and culminated at Hari Singh Park in the heart of the city, saw participants carrying placards and raising slogans in support of their demand

District judiciary our backbone, calling it subordinate must stop, says CJI

Referring to the increasing number of women joining the district judiciary in the past few years, he highlighted that judges, despite being professionals, are affected by their own "brush with reality

Delhi coaching centre deaths: Court sends 6 accused to 4-day CBI custody

The judge passed the order on an application filed by the CBI seeking police custody of all six accused for four days for their interrogation

Safe environment for women is govt's top priority: Minister Annapurna Devi

Devi said the Central government has taken several concrete steps to ensure the safety of women. However, it is the responsibility of the state governments to take advantage of these schemes

Google-backed fund selects 4 Indian firms for AI-driven climate solutions

The fund, managed by Asian Venture Philanthropy Network (AVPN), aims to foster technology- and AI-driven solutions addressing critical environmental and social challenges

August rainfall 16% higher, expect above 'normal' in September: IMD

Addressing a virtual press conference, IMD Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said the country recorded 287.1 mm of rainfall in August, compared to the normal 248.1 mm

RSS' three-day coordination meeting commences in Kerala's Palakkad

On Friday, the RSS had said that the meeting will discuss various issues of national importance and also the initiatives it intends to launch as part of the completion of its centenary year in 2025

Centre appoints senior IAS officer Dharmendra as Delhi chief secretary

Dharmendra, a 1989-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the AGMUT cadre, was Arunachal Pradesh chief secretary before being transferred to Delhi

SCBA head Kapil Sibal highlights abysmal work conditions in district courts

Sibal said liberty is the foundational substratum of a thriving democracy and any attempt to throttle it impacts the quality of democracy

IndiGo flight's emergency landing at Kolkata airport due to engine failure

Flight 6E0573 from Kolkata to Bangalore, which became airborne at 10.36 pm on Friday, made an emergency landing at the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International (NSCBI) airport at 10.53 pm

IMA again asks for central law on violence against doctors, hospitals

The NTF was constituted the apex court in the wake of protests by doctors and healthcare professionals following the recent rape and murder of a trainee woman doctor

TN CM visits Apple, Microsoft offices in US, inks pact with Google on AI

Day 2 of his US visit led to the signing of a pact to skill two million youngsters in the state in AI under the 'Naan Mudhalvan' scheme, in partnership with Google

Amid setbacks govt approves web series to showcase efforts to save Cheetah

It is learned that the filming is likely to start in September, around the second anniversary of Project Cheetah on September 17

Hema Committee report: 'I am not part of any power group', says Mohanlal

He said Malayalam cinema is a huge industry where thousands of people work and the actors's association AMMA (Association of Malayalam Movie Artists) could not address issues that cropped up

Assam govt to notify Poba Reserve Forest as wildlife sanctuary: State min

Making the announcement, the minister said it is a testament of the government's commitment for conservation and sustainable development

Use organic fertilisers to ensure soil does not turn infertile: Chouhan

We have to double the income of farmers, which can be done only by increasing production, the minister said

'Serious concern': PM Modi on crimes against women amid Kolkata rape-murder

Amid the outrage over the Kolkata rape-murder, PM Modi on Saturday that faster the decisions are taken in cases related to atrocities against women, the greater assurance of safety half the population

Given state of ties, Chinese investments need to be scrutinised: Jaishankar

China in many ways is a unique problem because it is a unique polity, it is a unique economy, he said

Farmers to hold mahapanchayat on Sept 15 and 22, ask govt to open borders

Notably, farmers are protesting at the Shambhu border near Ambala and have been camping there since February 13