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Cabinet clears 4-lane highway, rail line projects in poll-bound Bihar

The Cabinet has cleared two big projects in Bihar-doubling of the Bakhtiyarpur-Rajgir-Tilaiya rail line and building a 4-lane Sahebganj-Areraj-Bettiah highway to boost travel and trade

Cabinet clears plan to add 5,023 MBBS, 5,000 PG medical seats across India

The initiative will help increase the availability of specialist doctors, introduce new medical specialties, and expand overall medical education capacity

Marriage not valid if conversion found illegal, says Allahabad HC

Court directs couple to marry under the Special Marriage Act; says forged conversion certificate will not determine legality of the marriage

SC says Himalayan region facing existential crisis, seeks govt's response

The apex court raised some pertinent questions to the Himachal Pradesh government over its policies regarding tourism, construction, and mining

When will you provide evidence to CID: Rahul to CEC on Aland vote 'fraud'

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha was referring to media reports that the EC has rolled out a new 'e-sign' feature that requires Aadhar-based verification for addition or deletion of votes

NIA files FIR against pro-Khalistani leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun

Gurpatwant Singh Pannun allegedly offered ₹11 crore to stop Prime Minister Narendra Modi from hoisting the national flag on Independence Day this year

SC to hear matter on statutory age of consent for adolescents on Nov 12

The Centre has defended the statutory age of consent of 18 years, saying the decision was a "deliberate, well-considered, and coherent" policy choice

PM to launch projects, lay foundation of ₹42k cr nuclear plant in Rajasthan

The projects span across key sectors such as energy, water, infrastructure, health and urban development

SC asks Centre to set up dedicated online portal to trace missing children

The court said the portal could have a dedicated officer from each state who could be the in charge of missing complaints besides disseminate information

Art enriches cultural heritage, fosters sensitivity in society: Prez Murmu

She added that through the diverse mediums displayed in the exhibition, it is evident that Indian art is constantly evolving and presenting new dimensions

Online auction of gifts received, proceeds to go for Namami Gange: PM Modi

As per the PM Memetos' website, the model of Ram Mandir in silver, Kamdhenu with calf, model of a cane ship, wooden charkha, and other items are part of the live auction

Actor Sonu Sood appears before ED in betting app linked PMLA case

The investigating officer of the case will question the actor and record his statement under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act

Delhi HC quashes NHAI notice mandating CLAT-PG score for lawyer recruitment

The court's verdict came on a plea challenging a notification of the NHAI making scores of CLAT-PG a basis for the recruitment of lawyers

Rubio defends India-US bond, but warns tariffs signal stance on Russia war

Rubio made the comments in an interview with Good Morning America, stating that Trump's additional tariffs on India were part of actions taken against Russia for its war on Ukraine

Moderate rain likely in Kolkata today; check key weather updates here

IMD forecasts light to moderate showers and gusty winds in Kolkata today, with mostly cloudy skies and occasional thundershowers; heavy rain is unlikely over the next 24 hours

Maharashtra mulls monetising 'Golden Data' of welfare scheme beneficiaries

The database, termed as 'Golden Data', will carry details of every beneficiary of state and central schemes and will be accessible through a unique 'MahaID'

Jaishankar calls for stronger Global South unity, collective UN reform push

Jaishankar also called for comprehensive reform of the UN and 'multilateralism as a whole'

No more reels: Delhi Metro cracks down on making video content, loud music

The move, which began on September 14, will cover the entire metro network this week, with fines for recording dance clips or social media content, DMRC said

Telangana clears ₹3,745 cr investment; Coca-Cola plant to support farmers

The move is expected to bring significant revenue to rural communities and deepen the integration between agriculture and industry

PM Modi condoles death of Saudi Arabia's grand mufti Sheikh Abdulaziz

Sheikh Abdulaziz served as the top religious authority of the Islamic state for over two decades