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Domain expertise, aptitude now key to top govt post: PM's principal secy

India is progressing with courage and confidence under Prime Minister Modi's vision of 'Viksit Bharat @ 2047', driven by the mantra of 'Reform, Perform and Transform', he said

Delhi govt cuts film shoot fees to attract filmmakers, boost tourism

The Public Works Department (PWD) has kept its base charges at Rs 10,000, while locations such as Dilli Haat (INA) and the Garden of Five Senses can now be hired for Rs 80,000 plus GST a day

Need to curb avoidable service-related appeals in HCs: Jitendra Singh

The minister underlined that the government, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, has ensured that all vacancies in the tribunal are filled, allowing it to function at full strength

Administrative tribunals bridge executive, judiciary: CJI BR Gavai

The Chief Justice of India, BR Gavai, commented on the functioning of the administrative tribunal in India during the 10th All India Conference of the Central Administrative Tribunal on Saturday.

Cong ignored India's potential: PM Modi slams licence raj, foreign reliance

During a public event in Gujarat's Bhavnagar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticised Congress' policies for holding back India's growth, and urged a self-reliant India to secure the nation's future

Punjab records 27 stubble burning cases as govt pushes awareness drive

According to Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) data, a total of 27 crop residue burning incidents took place in four districts from September 15

Telangana govt reimburses ₹7,400 cr to RTC towards women free travel: Dy CM

Listing the welfare measures implemented by the Congress government, the Deputy CM said 96 lakh families are being provided six kg of fine rice per person free of cost every month

Himachal rains: Death toll rises to 427; 243 rain-related, 184 in accidents

Public infrastructure has been badly hit. As of September 20 morning, 394 roads, including two national highways (NH-03 and NH-503A), remain blocked, the SDMA said

Maha govt to allow tribal farmers to lease land to private firms: Minister

According to the minister, the agreements will require participation of the district collector to ensure transparency and fairness in the process

Vaishnaw conducts bullet train tunnel breakthrough; 1st phase begins 2027

The first phase of the bullet train project will be first launched on the Surat-Bilimora section in 2027, covering Thane in 2028 and the Bandra Kurla Complex in 2029, Vaishnaw said

Delhi court to hear businessman Samir Modi's bail plea on Sept 22

Samir Modi's senior counsel raised questions about the timing of a look-out circular (LOC), stating, "How can a LOC (Look-out circular) be issued in five days of FIR?"

CM inaugurates Delhi's first large-scale biogas plant at Nangli Dairy

The 200-tonne-per-day (TPD) capacity plant, spread over 2.72 acres, will treat cattle dung and biodegradable waste into compressed biogas (CBG) and manure

Polygamy out of bounds for Muslim men lacking means, says Kerala HC

According to the court, a majority of Muslims follow monogamy, which reflects the true spirit of the Quran, while only a small minority practise polygamy, forgetting its verses

BJD MLAs disrupt Odisha assembly over alleged 'fertiliser scarcity'

The party MLAs, holding placards and banners highlighting the fertiliser crisis and farmers' distress in the state, trooped into the well of the House and demanded a full-fledged discussion on issue

Death toll rises to 4 in car accident at MP's Chhindwara involving 7 sadhus

The car had plunged into a well after a tyre burst in on Friday evening near Tendni Khurd on Betul Road, some 60 kilometres from the district headquarters

Four swept away in two rain-related incidents in Andhra's Annamayya

Police recovered the bodies on Saturday, and cases have been registered over these deaths

Woman finds eight diamonds worth several lakh at mine in MP's Panna

Rachna Goldar, a local resident in her 50s, found eight precious stones with a total weight of 2.53 carats, six of which are of high quality

PM Modi holds roadshow in Bhavnagar, inaugurates ₹34,200 crore projects

As part of the maritime sector initiatives, PM Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for projects worth over Rs 7,870 crore, including the Mumbai International Cruise Terminal at Indira Dock

Rail blockade by Kurmis hits Jharkhand train services, key routes disrupted

Protestors of Adivasi Kurmi Samaj blocked tracks at Rai, Parasnath, and Chandrpura demanding ST status and Kurmali language in the Constitution's Eighth Schedule

HC approves Glocal-UpHealth settlement in $110 mn arbitration dispute

Under the settlement, Glocal will receive $37.5 million from UpHealth's liquidation and pay $10 million to acquire remaining equity, netting a $27.5 million gain