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GST fraud busted: Officer among 7 arrested in Rs 54 crore fake firms scam

Joint Commissioner of Police, ACB, Madhur Verma said that besides the GST officer, three advocates, two transporters, and the owner of a fictitious company were also allegedly involved in the scam

Elephant census delayed in northeast; final count likely in June 2025

The primary reasons for the delay in the region are heavy monsoon rains, floods and the limited capacity of the forest staff, the sources added

Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh granted 21-day furlough

During his temporary release period, Singh will go to the Dera ashram in Barnawa in Uttar Pradesh's Baghpat, they further said

If we save elephants, forests will prosper: Union Minister Bhupender Yadav

Yadav stressed on the need to reduce human-elephant conflicts, a problem also prevalent in parts of Chhattisgarh, in the country

Five-member expert team to visit landslide-hit areas in Wayanad today

Expert panel will also recommend suitable land uses for area, Kerala Health Minister Veena George has directed appointment of more psychiatry experts from medical colleges to serve in disaster areas

Oppn defaming country, refugees know India is safe for minorities: Rijiju

Six recognised minorities, technically and by definition we are minority but by no means, emotionally, socially.... no one in this country is minority, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju added

UP govt assures Centre of timely resolution of issues in NH projects

Adityanath also placed a list of requirements related to national highways in the state before Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari

Doctors' strike to continue as meeting with health ministry inconclusive

The stir was in response to a call from the Federation of Resident Doctors' Association (FORDA)

IMA demands law to curb attacks on medical staff, wants 2019 bill revived

The Association said that 25 states have laws on attacks on doctors and hospitals but these are mostly ineffective on the ground and do not serve the purpose of deterrence

CBIC to begin special drive to weed out fake GST registration on Aug 16

This is the second such drive to identify fake registrations under Goods and Services Tax (GST). Fake GST registrations are usually taken to fraudulently avail and pass on input tax credit

Rain fury in Raj: Death toll rises to 22, CM visits affected areas

Due to the heavy rainfall warning predicted by the meteorological department, schools remained shut on Monday in Jaipur, Sawai Madhopur, Bharatpur, Dausa and Karauli

Delhi borders face traffic restrictions, routes diverted ahead of I-Day

No heavy transport vehicle (HTV) will be allowed to enter the city on Monday at 10 pm to Tuesday 12 pm and similarly from Wednesday 10 pm to Thursday 12 pm, the advisory stated

IIT Madras tops NIRF list for 6th time, AIIMS Delhi leads in medical

IIT Madras has the unique distinction of being the first IIT to establish a full-fledged foreign campus

Sex ratio likely to improve to 952 women per 1,000 men by 2036: Govt study

The report highlights that India's population in 2036 is expected to be more feminine compared to the 2011 population, as reflected in the sex ratio which is projected to increase from 943 to 952

Mumbai airport announces 'disruptions' in SpiceJet ops, soon deletes X post

Non-payment of dues forced airport operator to take this step, sources said

Govt to release fresh broadcasting Bill draft after detailed consultations

Ministry is holding a series of consultations with the stakeholders on the draft bill. Further additional time is being provided to solicit comments/ suggestions till 15th October 2024

Nationwide doctor strike against Kolkata rape-murder hits services

Protests by doctors demanding justice and better workplace security began in Kolkata and eventually spread to other parts of the country

58 dead, 80,000 ha crop damage in K'taka due to above normal monsoon rains

More rains are anticipated in several parts of the state in the days ahead, and officials have been instructed to take precautionary measures, he said

Wayanad landslides: Death toll rises to 231, says Kerala minister

State Revenue Minister K Rajan said the death toll in the July 30 landslides has increased to 231. A total of 205 body parts have also been recovered so far

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