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Congress accuses Centre of mass deletions in MGNREGA worker database

Congress general secretary in charge of communications, Jairam Ramesh, shared on X a media report which claimed that nearly 2.7 mn workers' names were deleted from the database

Congress accuses Centre of mass deletions in MGNREGA worker database
Updated On : 17 Nov 2025 | 9:18 PM IST

NIA arrests 'co-conspirator' who provided tech support for Red Fort blast

The NIA said that the accused was an "active co-conspirator behind the attack and had worked closely with the terrorist to plan the terror carnage"

NIA arrests 'co-conspirator' who provided tech support for Red Fort blast
Updated On : 17 Nov 2025 | 8:53 PM IST

Centre raises print media ad rates by 26% in a move to support publishers

This will yield several significant benefits, both for the government and the media landscape, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting said in a statement

Centre raises print media ad rates by 26% in a move to support publishers
Updated On : 17 Nov 2025 | 7:52 PM IST

India faces 1.3 million annual transformer failures amid quality issues

The meeting was convened in line with the deliberations held in the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) on improving the quality and reliability of power sector equipment

India faces 1.3 million annual transformer failures amid quality issues
Updated On : 17 Nov 2025 | 7:18 PM IST

Red Fort blast toll climbs to 15 as two more victims die in hospital

The deceased have been identified as as Lukmaan (50) and Vinay Pathak (50), a senior police officer said

Red Fort blast toll climbs to 15 as two more victims die in hospital
Updated On : 17 Nov 2025 | 6:34 PM IST

Kochi ranked among Booking.com's top 10 must-visit destinations for 2026

Booking.com's Travel Predictions 2026 shows Kochi rising among global hotspots as travellers seek hyper-individual journeys shaped by culture, memories, astrology and meaningful personal experiences

Kochi ranked among Booking.com's top 10 must-visit destinations for 2026
Updated On : 17 Nov 2025 | 5:59 PM IST

NIT Rourkela patents green technology to revive India's black terracotta

The researchers explained that the key to this process is the indirect heating of as-fabricated bodies in an enclosed vacuum (air-depleted) chamber

NIT Rourkela patents green technology to revive India's black terracotta
Updated On : 17 Nov 2025 | 5:42 PM IST

Unemployment rate remains steady at 5.2% in October, reveals govt survey

The rate of unemployment for those aged 15 and above remained steady at 5.2 per cent in October, according to a government survey released on Monday.

Unemployment rate remains steady at 5.2% in October, reveals govt survey
Updated On : 17 Nov 2025 | 5:35 PM IST

Delhi govt to repair 500 km of major roads by March 2026, says PWD Minister

The Delhi government will repair 500-km-long stretches of roads across the national capital by March 2026, PWD Minister Parvesh Verma said on Monday.

Delhi govt to repair 500 km of major roads by March 2026, says PWD Minister
Updated On : 17 Nov 2025 | 5:26 PM IST

SC demands details on Delhi's AQI monitoring systems amid accuracy concerns

The court issued directions after amicus curiae pointed to reports and videos alleging that water was being sprinkled near AQI monitoring stations, potentially distorting readings

SC demands details on Delhi's AQI monitoring systems amid accuracy concerns
Updated On : 17 Nov 2025 | 4:45 PM IST

LIVE news: Delhi court sends Red Fort blast accused to 10-day NIA custody

LIVE news updates, Nov 17: Catch all the latest news developments here

LIVE news: Delhi court sends Red Fort blast accused to 10-day NIA custody
Updated On : 17 Nov 2025 | 4:41 PM IST

Navi Mumbai airport to begin operations on Dec 25 with 23 daily departures

NMIA, the second main airport in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 8

Navi Mumbai airport to begin operations on Dec 25 with 23 daily departures
Updated On : 17 Nov 2025 | 4:28 PM IST

India's DPDP rules explained: Here's how your personal data will be handled

The new DPDP rules will be introduced over the next 18 months to give organisations time to adapt to the guidelines.

India's DPDP rules explained: Here's how your personal data will be handled
Updated On : 17 Nov 2025 | 4:23 PM IST

'No ex parte order': Court denies Anil Ambani's plea to halt media coverage

A Delhi court refused Anil Ambani's request to stop media reports on alleged ₹41,000-crore fraud, saying it will hear all media organisations first before deciding on any interim order

'No ex parte order': Court denies Anil Ambani's plea to halt media coverage
Updated On : 17 Nov 2025 | 3:35 PM IST

Bengal Guv to lead search ops at Raj Bhavan for arms after TMC's blame

Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee had on Saturday accused Bose of 'sheltering BJP criminals' inside the Raj Bhavan and 'arming them with bombs and guns'

Bengal Guv to lead search ops at Raj Bhavan for arms after TMC's blame
Updated On : 17 Nov 2025 | 2:35 PM IST

Swearing-in of new Bihar govt likely on Nov 20, PM Modi expected to attend

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several other top leaders of the NDA, including union ministers, are expected to take part in the oath-taking event

Swearing-in of new Bihar govt likely on Nov 20, PM Modi expected to attend
Updated On : 17 Nov 2025 | 2:27 PM IST

Anil Ambani skips ED summons in Fema case, says ready to depose virtually

The ED had rejected Ambani's offer and issued him a fresh summons for Monday. It was not clear if the agency would issue a third summons now

Anil Ambani skips ED summons in Fema case, says ready to depose virtually
Updated On : 17 Nov 2025 | 2:17 PM IST

Karnataka launches KEO, a low-cost AI-ready PC to bridge the digital divide

Karnataka has introduced KEO, a RISC-V-based, AI-ready personal computer designed to offer affordable, locally built computing to students, households and small businesses, aiming to narrow the state'

Karnataka launches KEO, a low-cost AI-ready PC to bridge the digital divide
Updated On : 17 Nov 2025 | 2:14 PM IST

Delhi Police uncovers forex trading scam with Dubai link, 3 arrested

The gang lured victims through social media groups, using manipulated dashboards to display fictitious forex trading profits

Delhi Police uncovers forex trading scam with Dubai link, 3 arrested
Updated On : 17 Nov 2025 | 2:10 PM IST

Farmers in Punjab recycle crop waste, aim to reduce worsening air pollution

Stubble burning every winter is a major contributor to New Delhi being one of the world's most polluted cities, with the smoke combining with vehicle exhaust, dust and remaining trapped in atmosphere

Farmers in Punjab recycle crop waste, aim to reduce worsening air pollution
Updated On : 17 Nov 2025 | 2:04 PM IST