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Vat Savitri 2024: Here's date, history, significance, all you need to know

Vat Savitri 2024 Vrat is celebrated every year by married Hindu women. On this day, women observe fast and pray to a banyan tree for the good health of their husbands

Centre planning to procure 1 million tonne of chana dal at market price

Due to insufficient rainfall and an extended dry period last year, chana prices shot up in anticipation of lower production this year

NIA searches multiple sites in Punjab linked to aides of Goldy Brar

A total of nine locations associated with Brar and his aides were searched by the NIA teams in connection with an extortion and firing case registered in Chandigarh, it said

India unveils $500 bn investment opportunities in clean energy by 2030

This was stated by Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal, who is in Singapore for the two-day meet of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) Clean Economy Investor Forum

From books to uniforms: How Kerala schools are embracing gender neutrality

The Kerala government is updating school books and introducing gender-neutral uniforms to promote the idea of a gender-neutral society among young people

Ghatkopar hoarding was installed on weak foundation, says report

After the tragedy, the Brihamumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) asked the Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI) to find out reasons behind the hoarding crash

Chinese visa 'scam': Delhi court grants bail to Karti Chidambaram

The ED has registered the money laundering case against Karti Chidambaram in the alleged scam pertaining to the issuance of visa to 263 Chinese nationals in 2011

4th case in June: Fire erupts after AC unit bursts into flame in Ghaziabad

An AC unit installed in a two-storey building in Vasundhara in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh burst into flames on Thursday morning

Shah Rukh Khan's NGO, Meer Foundation, gets licence for foreign funding

Meer Foundation, dedicated to supporting survivors of acid attacks, was officially granted the FCRA licence effective from May 31, 2024

Coalition, weak mandate may hinder passing ambitious reforms: Fitch

Weaker fiscal metrics relative to peers are a significant constraint for India's sovereign rating, which we affirmed at 'BBB-' with a Stable Outlook in January 2024

Delhi water crisis: Supreme Court asks Himachal to release surplus water

The Supreme Court said that the Himachal Pradesh government has agreed to release 137 cusecs excess water and directed the Haryana govt to ensure the water is facilitated through the Wazirabad barrage

SC tells Himachal to free 137 cusecs water, asks Haryana to supply Delhi

A vacation bench of Justices P K Mishra and K V Viswanathan noted that the Himachal Pradesh government has no objection and is willing to release the surplus water available with it

Punjab: Dal Khalsa raises pro-Khalistan slogans on Bluestar anniversary

Led by the radical outfit Dal Khalsa, some Sikh youths were carrying Khalistani flags and photographs of a damaged Akal Takht the highest temporal seat of Sikhs

IMD weather today: Heatwave, rainfall alert in northern regions of India

Until June 9, parts of India will experience a heatwave or severe heatwave, according to IMD. Goa, Konkan, Madhya Maharashtra, Coastal Karnataka, Assam, and Meghalaya are on an orange alert for heavy

Corrupt but 'kind' Gujarat officials allow victims to pay bribes via EMI

In 2023, the Gujarat Police had the highest reported instances of bribery for the fifth consecutive year since 2019

Eid-ul-Adha 2024: When will Muslims celebrate Bakra Eid in other countries?

Eid-ul-Adha is an auspicious festival celebrated by Muslims every year across the world on the tenth of Dhu al-Hijjah. Here's when the festival will be celebrated in different countries

IMD issues heatwave alert until June 9, 'yellow' alert for Goa, Maharashtra

IMD weather update: The weather department issued an 'orange' alert for heavy rainfall in Goa, Konkan, Madhya Maharashtra, Coastal Karnataka, Assam, and Meghalaya

Pune crash: Juvenile Justice Board extends remand of minor till June 12

Pune Porsche crash case: The minor teen was remanded to an observation home for juveniles on May 22, and his remand ended on Wednesday (June 5)

2,600 cooks, water carriers promoted for first time in CRPF's 85-yr history

The cooks and water carrier personnel form an essential part of the running of any force as they keep the troops in combat fed and nourished, the CAPF officer said

From Gaza to Ghaziabad - how 'All Eyes on Rafah' campaign draws scammers

Since the Israeli attack on Rafah happened, email security providers in India have observed a surge in phishing attempts, while consumer protection agencies have noted a rise in complaints about fake