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Active participation of women needed to achieve Viksit Bharat: Prez Murmu

She added that, as foreseen by Ammu Swaminathan, it is heartening to see that women in India have been shouldering major responsibilities in nation-building efforts

World Bank approves $280 mn loan for health system improvement in Kerala

The $280 million Kerala Health System Improvement Programme will build a more comprehensive health system resistant to climate shocks

Cloud seeding on Oct 29: Delhi ready for first artificial rainfall trial

After a successful trial in Burari, CM Rekha Gupta said Delhi could see its first artificial rain on October 29 through cloud seeding to reduce post-Diwali pollution

Telangana govt announces ₹5 lakh aid for kin of Andhra bus fire victims

As per the directives of Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, those injured in the accident would be provided with a financial assistance of ₹2 lakh

Shreyas Talpade, Alok Nath booked in new fraud case over investment plan

The case accuses the actors of misleading investors under a cooperative society scheme; both had earlier received Supreme Court protection from arrest

2 suspected ISIS operatives plotting attack in Delhi mall, park arrested

The suspected ISIS operatives are both named Adnan -- one from Sadiq Nagar in Delhi and the other from Bhopal, a senior police officer said

Singapore Police to provide evidence in Zubeen Garg case in 10 days: SIT

The Assam Police team also sought the CCTV footage of the hotel and other places visited by Garg, and the SPF will try to provide the same within the next 10 days

At least 20 dead as Hyderabad-Bengaluru bus catches fire near Kurnool

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu expressed deep sorrow over the deaths. He has directed officials to supervise rescue and relief operations, ensure best medical care and provide supp

Kurnool bus fire: Forensic team reaches site, admin sets up control rooms

The forensic team began a detailed inspection of the vehicle and experts are collecting evidence to determine the exact cause of the fire

Cloud seeding essential for Delhi to tackle pollution: CM Rekha Gupta

Gupta said, Cloud seeding is something that has never happened before. We want to carry out this trial over the city as it could help reduce air pollution

NDA govt working to empower youth, says PM Modi at 17th Rozgar Mela

In a recorded message at the 17th Rozgar Mela, he said India was the youngest nation in the world and the strength of its youth is one of the greatest assets

Delhi CM launches water pipeline at BSF camp devoid of supply since 1982

The pipeline, which will be connected to the Dwarka water treatment plant, will also improve water supply in the neighbouring villages, Rekha Gupta said

TN sanctions ₹186 cr to provide free meals to Chennai sanitation workers

The announcement comes close on the heels of prolonged agitation by the sanitation workers protesting against the privatisation of waste management operations in two zones under the GCC

PM Modi urges sharing Chhath songs, says melodies add divine essence

Encouraging citizens to send their favourite Chhath songs, PM Modi said he would share them on his social media platforms over the next few days

Delhi-NCR air quality slightly improves but remains 'very poor' at 292

Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) had imposed Stage 2 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in the National Capital Region with immediate effect

The ad world's storyteller: Remembering Piyush Pandey and his timeless work

A Padma Shri awardee and the face of Ogilvy India for over four decades, Pandey was widely regarded as one of India's most influential advertising figures

Women can now work night shifts in Delhi; check where else it's allowed

The move coming from Delhi government aims to promote gender inclusivity and ease of doing business, with strict safety and welfare norms

Orange alert in 8 districts of Kerala as heavy rains cause disruptions

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday issued an orange alert in eight districts of the state for three hours from 7 am

PM Modi, Amit Shah to address public rallies in poll-bound Bihar today

The 243-member Bihar Assembly will go to polls in two phases on November 6 and 11, with results set to be announced on November 14

Prayagraj journalist murder: Main accused arrested after encounter

Singh (54), a journalist by profession and nephew of former High Court Bar Association chief Ashok Singh, was hacked to death near the Harsh Hotel on Thursday evening