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MGNREGA to be renamed: A look at the scheme's origin and controversies

The proposed change to rename MGNREGA has triggered political opposition, with the Congress objecting to dropping Mahatma Gandhi's name from one of India's largest rural welfare schemes

Ex-bureaucrat Raj Kumar Goyal sworn in as Chief Information Commissioner

The post of CIC fell vacant after Heeralal Samariya completed his term on September 13

SC to hear plea on worsening Delhi-NCR air pollution on December 17

Another lawyer referred to an application relating to the health issue of children, and said schools, despite the earlier orders, are holding outdoor sports activities

Rijiju seeks apology from Rahul, Kharge over alleged 'threat' to PM Modi

The parliamentary affairs minister said the workers and leaders of the Congress and the BJP are political rivals, not enemies

Pilgrim turn out in Sabarimala crosses 2.5 mn during ongoing season

Despite a significant increase in the number of pilgrims compared to last year, darshan at the hill shrine continues smoothly due to effective planning and arrangements

Dense fog and cold wave grips north Indian states; IMD issues alert

Delhi-NCR sees dense morning fog with reduced visibility while cold wave conditions continue in Telangana and interior Karnataka

Messi in Delhi today: Traffic advisory issued for Arun Jaitley Stadium area

The Delhi police have issued a traffic advisory due to Lionel Messi's visit to Arun Jaitley Stadium today; several roads will face diversions and parking restrictions from noon to evening

PM Modi embarks on three-nation visit to Jordan, Ethiopia, and Oman

PM Modi will hold detailed discussions with Jordanian King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, Prime Minister Jafar Hassan, and will also meet Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah

Delhi wakes up to dense fog as AQI stays 'severe', flights disrupted

Visibility dropped sharply as dense fog and toxic air gripped Delhi, with AQI nearing 500. GRAP-IV curbs were enforced as flights, traffic and court hearings were affected

NIA to file charge sheet in April 22 Pahalgam terror attack case today

In June, the NIA had arrested two men for harbouring the three Pakistan-based terrorists, who were killed by the armed forces in July

Haffkine procurements leave ₹2,226 cr Advance Contingent bills pending: CAG

According to a report by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG), tabled on the last day of the winter session of the state legislature, pending AC bills accounted for 63.03% of total AC bills

Messi's India outing: Laser-lit skylines, packed stadiums, frenzied fans

Delhi braces for Argentina superstar's arrival as memories of Kolkata linger and football fever grips the country

Delhi dystopia: AQI hits season's high of 461, air remains 'severe'

The Sub-Committee on GRAP decided to invoke Stage III of the GRAP earlier on Saturday across the entire NCR with immediate effect as air quality continued to worsen

Multi-layered security at Arun Jaitley Stadium ahead of Messi's visit

The Delhi Police said an elaborate and multi-layered security bandobast is being put in place for Messi's visit

Rupee at record low reflects failure of BJP's economic claims: Akhilesh

The former UP chief minister alleged that the ruling party could not deny its responsibility for the situation, asserting that the fall in the rupee was a result of a 'weak and failed government'

Bihar minister Nitin Nabin appointed BJP's national working president

The BJP parliamentary board picked Nabin for the post

Honour, respect for Indians abroad were 'never the same' before 2014: Goyal

Piyush Goyal was addressing BJP workers and leaders at a gathering in Lucknow, after announcing the name of Union Minister Pankaj Chaudhary as the state party president

Gyanesh Kumar must answer how EC allowed vote theft, says Priyanka

Addressing the party's 'Vote Chor, Gaddi Chhod' mega rally at Ramlila grounds here, Priyanka Gandhi said Indians must rise when the country's institutions are being crushed

We will work with truth, non-violence to remove Modi-RSS govt: Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday said his party stands with "satya (truth)" and vowed to remove the "Narendra Modi-RSS government".

Behavioural change crucial to boost energy efficiency: President Murmu

The President said energy conservation is the most environmentally friendly and reliable source of energy