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J&K to auction 12 limestone blocks in second tranche from May 12

The Ministry of Mines will auction 12 limestone blocks in Jammu & Kashmir to support industrial growth, infrastructure development and economic activity

Bengal CEO Manoj Agarwal appointed chief secretary by Adhikari-led BJP govt

Agarwal came into political focus during the Assembly elections after overseeing the Election Commission-mandated Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls

Adhikari-led Bengal Cabinet okays BSF fencing land transfer, Census rollout

The meeting, attended by the five ministers sworn in so far, also decided to induct Bengal into multiple central government schemes, including the Ayushman Bharat health coverage programme

Govt says no shortage of fuel day after PM Modi's austerity appeal

A government official said India had sufficient crude inventories and that refinery operations were continuing without disruption

Ahead of crucial floor test, CM Joseph Vijay calls on DMK supremo Stalin

The meeting happens a day after Vijay's harsh criticism of the previous DMK regime for ₹10 lakh crore debt burden on the state

From Covid-19 compulsion to office mandates: India's five-year WFH journey

The sudden lockdown sent the Indian workforce into a panic, and prompted a hasty overnight pivot to a work model that few companies had planned for

No parity between Agniveers, regular soldiers on pensionary benefits: Govt

The government filed its affidavit in response to a petition by Jyotibai Naik, mother of Agniveer Murali Naik, who was killed in cross-border shelling in Jammu & Kashmir during Op Sindoor in May 2025

West Bengal to implement Ayushman Bharat, other Central schemes: Adhikari

As part of administrative reforms, IAS officers in the state will now participate in Central Government training programmes in line with practices followed in other states

₹16 trn investment plan for high speed trains on track: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Rail minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said seven new high speed rail corridors worth ₹16 trillion will sharply cut travel times and boost domestic manufacturing and construction

Bengal to transfer land to BSF for fencing along Bangladesh border: CM

The cabinet also approved a proposal for a five-year extension in the age limit of school job applicants, as promised by Union Home Minister Amit Shah during the poll campaign

MEA rejects report claiming India-UAE evacuation pact via Fujairah port

The clarification came after a media report claimed that India and the UAE were preparing an agreement that will help in the evacuation of lakhs of Indian workers through the port of Fujairah

Three arrested from UP in connection with killing of Suvendu's aide

The accused were apprehended by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) constituted to probe the murder that occurred in North 24 Parganas district's Madhyamgram on the night of May 6

9 in 10 flyers prefer Delhi IGI over Jewar airport, citing proximity, fares

Jewar MLA writes to PM Modi, urging review of UDF and passenger charges at the new airport; airlines flag landing fees up to 119% higher and UDF up to 406% higher than Delhi

CJI announces 'One Case One Data' initiative, launches AI chatbot Su Sahay

CJI said 'One Case One Data' initiative will integrate multi-level information from all the high courts, district courts and taluka courts into a unified system

Railways used 98% capex by Feb-end; trains to dominate flights: Vaishnaw

He said 49,000 kilometres of railway tracks across the country has been electrified, which is more than the entire network of Germany and 36,000 kilometres of new tracks have been added

Department of Posts targets ₹4,000 crore incremental revenue in FY27: MoS

The minister said the government is committed to scaling services of India Post for the benefit of people and make it competitive through innovations

Delhi-NCR may receive rainfall today; storms likely across India

IMD has issued a yellow alert for the national capital, cautioning residents about possible thunderstorm activity, sudden gusty winds and localised disruptions during the day

'Healthy and asymptomatic': Indians safe on ship amid Hantavirus cases

As per the Embassy, the Indian nationals are healthy and that they have been evacuated to the Netherlands, where they will be quarantined as per the health safety protocols

Reduce energy consumption, delay gold purchase, urges PM Narendra Modi

PM said that patriotism is not only about sacrificing one's life for the nation, but also about living responsibly and fulfilling duties towards the country during difficult times

RBI employee protest over new promotion policy to continue this week

The RBI Officers' Association has opposed the central bank's new promotion policy, citing delayed career progression, stagnation and lack of manpower planning