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Suicide helpline of Gujarat diamond industry gets 1,600 calls since launch

Amid a rise in suicide by diamond workers unable to bear financial crunch, the Surat Diamond Workers Union recently launched a helpline number where several workers requested for assistance

Kolkata murder case: CM meets parents, college principal resigns. Updates

Kolkata doctor's murder case: Junior doctors call for a strike over the death of a female junior doctor who was allegedly raped and murdered at a medical college and hospital in Kolkata on Friday

Independence Day 2024: Vistara declares flight tickets starting at Rs 1578

Vistara Airlines has declared Freedom Sale to mark India's 78th Independence Day. For both domestic and international areas, the airline will offer discounted fares for all cabin classes

Guidelines issued for component under 'PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana'

A financial outlay of Rs 800 crore has been allocated for this component, providing Rs 1 crore per selected Model Solar Village, the ministry said

Raksha Bandhan 2024: History, significance and shubh muhurat to tie Rakhi

On August 19, 2024, the festival of Raksha Bandhan, celebrating sibling bonds, by tying a rakhi and exchanging gifts, will be observed. Read on to know the appropriate time to perform Rakhi rituals

Delhi HC grants interim relief to Puja Khedkar, bars immediate arrest

The court noted that the applicant/accused is charged with offenses punishable under Sections 420, 468, 471, 120B IPC, 66D of the IT Act, and Sections 89/91 of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Strict action against Hindenburg for defaming the country: Giriraj Singh

Talking to reporters on the sidelines of an event here, Singh, the Union Minister for Textiles, also came down heavily on Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Jairam Ramesh

Independence Day 2024: Here's how to celebrate with friends and family

India is celebrating its 78th Independence Day on August 15, 2024, to honour the patriotic spirit of our freedom fighters. Here are the ways to celebrate this special occasion

FS Misri meets Nepal Dy PMs, discusses bilateral ties, economic cooperation

Misri's two-day visit is the first by the Indian foreign secretary to Nepal after the formation of the new government

'Economic anarchy': Hindenburg, Cong allies, want market crash, claims BJP

After being rejected by Indians, the Congress party and its allies have conspired to create economic instability in the country, alleged Ravi Shankar Prasad, Bharatiya Janata Party MP from Bihar

Amit Shah to flag off 'Har Ghar Tiranga Yatra' in Ahmedabad on Tuesday

Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed to the citizens to hoist the national flag at their homes as part of the party's 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign on the occasion of the Independence Day

Heavy rain continues to lash Himachal Pradesh, 338 roads closed: Officials

More than 100 people have been killed in rain-related incidents and the state suffered losses of about Rs 842 crore between June 27 and August 9, they said

Cal HC to hear PIL seeking CBI probe into doctor's rape and murder case

The petition, along with some other petitions with similar prayers, will be heard on Tuesday, a division bench presided by Chief Justice T S Sivagnanam directed on Monday

Amarnath Yatra suspended on Monday after heavy rains in Jammu and Kashmir

Due to heavy rain, the Amarnath Yatra in Jammu & Kashmir was suspended on the Baltal route. This year, over 5.10 lakh devotees have visited the 3,880-metre-high cave shrine to pay their respects

SC refuses entertaining plea against govt decision to cancel UGC-NET exam

"The Supreme Court stepping now will have a serious effect and there will be chaos all over," the CJI said while declining to entertain the plea filed by Praveen Dabas and others

SC directs DGP of Punjab for partial reopening of highway at Shambhu border

The court asked the Punjab government to persuade protesting farmers at the Shambhu border to remove tractors from the road, saying highways are not parking space

SC junks plea challenging order to consider NDTV's application under FEMA

In March 2016, NDTV filed an application with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for compounding of the contraventions alleged in the showcause notices

Delhi HC provides interim relief to Puja Khedkar, no arrest till Aug 21

The Delhi High Court also issued a notice to the Delhi police and the UPSC, requesting an explanation as to why Khedkar's custody is necessary for further investigation

71% of Delhi NCR residents report financial losses due to waterlogging

A survey revealed that the most common problem reported was the increased time spent in traffic, while 71 per cent reported incurring financial losses due to missed flights, trains etc

ASI to restore Delhi's Mughal era Barapullah bridge: Key details to know

Historians say the 200-metre-long Barapullah bridge was built during the reign of Mughal emperor Jahangir in 1628. At present, a drain passes through the structure