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65 mn women screened under 'Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar' campaign: Nadda

Nadda called for continuing the momentum by encouraging every woman to prioritise her well-being, adopt regular health check-ups, and lead the way towards a healthier, empowered future

Cyclone Shakti intensifies, set to bring heavy rain, strong winds to Mumbai

First cyclonic storm of the season expected to bring rough seas, heavy rainfall, and wind speeds of up to 65 km/h along coastal Maharashtra; authorities advise caution

Tamil Nadu to deliver ration at doorsteps on Oct 6, 7, ahead of Diwali

Vehicles from the FP shops would bring the essential commodities directly to the doorsteps of the beneficiaries and the PDS staff would use electronic weighing scales

PM Modi unveils initiatives worth over ₹62,000 cr for youth; Bihar in focus

PM launched PM-SETU (Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs), a centrally sponsored scheme with an investment of Rs 60,000 crore

Tamil Nadu bans 'Coldrif' cough syrup after child deaths in MP, Rajasthan

With effect from October 1, the sale of the cough syrup manufactured by the city-based firm, has been prohibited across Tamil Nadu

PM Modi welcomes Trump's leadership as Gaza peace efforts show progress

Modi referred to the indications of the release of Israeli hostages by Hamas and said it marks a significant step forward in efforts to restore peace in the region

Two killed in Odisha's Gajapati landslide; CM announces ₹4 lakh ex-gratia

Chief Minister also held discussions with the district collector to assess the situation and directed Commerce and Transport Minister Bibhuti Bhusan Jena to visit Gajapati and oversee relief operation

India, UK quantum computing collaboration in focus ahead of UK PM's visit

The India-UK TSI, signed last year, is scheduled to be at the top of the agenda when Starmer joins Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2025, starting in Mumbai on October 7

Delhi excise panel reviews tax rates, MRPs of liquor to boost revenue

Delhi loses revenue to NCR cities, including Ghaziabad and Nodia (in UP) and Faridabad and Gurugram (in Haryana), due to lower excise tax rate and MRPs

Cyclone Shakhti intensifies in Arabian Sea, heads towards Gujarat coast

Under the influence of the cyclonic storm, sea conditions are very likely to be rough to very rough along and off the Gujarat-north Maharashtra coast and Pakistan coast till Sunday

J&K rolls out GST 2.0 reforms, adopts 7-step consumer benefit protocol

The first step is about policy communication, under which advisories will be issued to industry and trade bodies on the revised rates to ensure clarity and compliance

Andhra extends deadline for Kharif 2025 E-Crop digital survey registrations

The deadline for land and crop registration under the E-Crop Digital Survey for Kharif 2025 has been extended till October-end, said Rao in a press release

Leh violence: Ladakh leaders voice concerns during discussion at JNU

LAB and KDA are two organisations spearheading the demand for statehood for Ladakh and its inclusion under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution

India may procure additional batches of S-400 air defence systems

It is learnt that the proposed procurement may figure in talks between New Delhi and Moscow when Russian President Vladimir Putin visits India in December

Andhra Pradesh Cabinet approves ₹15,000 aid for auto, cab drivers

Under the schemeAuto Driver Sevaloover 2.9 lakh drivers are set to benefit, with Rs 436 crore allocated for the fiscal year 2025-26

TRAI issues recommendations for digital radio rollout in 13 cities

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) had written to TRAI in April last year, asking for recommendations for formulating a digital radio broadcast policy

Indian legal system guided by rule of law, not bulldozer rule: CJI Gavai

Delivering the inaugural Sir Maurice Rault Memorial Lecture 2025 in Mauritius on 'Rule of Law in the Largest Democracy', CJI referred to his own verdict deprecating 'bulldozer justice'

Govt warns against cough syrup use in kids after 11 deaths in MP, Rajasthan

Health ministry advisory urges rational use of cough syrups in children after 11 deaths in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, though tests found no contamination in samples

Maharashtra launches e-bond system for import-export, replaces paper bonds

With the adoption of the e-bond system, Maharashtra has become the 16th state in the country to do so, Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule said in a statement

Delhi artificial rain trial may be delayed due to uncertain weather

The Delhi government recently signed an MoU with IIT Kanpur for five such trials, to be conducted in northwest Delhi