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Stampede at New Delhi station caused by falling headload, says Vaishnaw

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told Rajya Sabha that a falling headload triggered the February 15 stampede at New Delhi station, which killed 18 people; ₹2.01 cr compensation paid

Dropped bag caused stampede that killed 18 at New Delhi station: Vaishnaw

Railways to implement sweeping reforms after the February 15 incident that occurred during rush for Bihar-bound trains amid Maha Kumbh

Bihar, north-east states record below-normal rainfall, shows data

LPA for the two months is 422.8 millimeters while for August alone, the met department said that monsoon in totality would be normal at 94-106 per cent of LPA

Goyal to meet exporters in Mumbai to discuss impact of 25% US tariff

The official added that exporters from segments such as fisheries, engineering, IT, and pharma will also participate in the deliberations

Andhra Pradesh govt inks tourism project deals worth ₹500 crore

Andhra Pradesh Tourism Corporation inked these deals with Ease My Trip, Hilton Hotels and others for tourism projects at various locations

Decline in registered voters in Bihar by around 6.5 million: Draft SIR

Patna accounted for the highest number of 3.95 lakh non-included enumeration forms, followed by Madhubani with 3.52 lakh, East Champaran with 3.16 lakh, and Gopalganj with 3.10 lakh

Shubhanshu calls his space mission start of India's second space orbit

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla on Friday described his journey to space as the beginning of India's "second orbit" with the aim to lead in the area of human spaceflight.

Malegaon blast: NIA can charge absconders after arrest, says trial court

In its over 1000-page judgment, special judge A K Lahoti highlighted the probe by the Maharashtra Anti Terrorism Squad and the NIA which alleged that the absconding accused had assembled the bomb

India eyes 10% global space market share, greater private role: Isro chief

Isro chairman V Narayanan says commercial expansion will require upgrades in infrastructure, industry-led development, and manufacturing capabilities to meet rising demand

Let market forces decide price for e-waste, electronics firms tell Delhi HC

Electronics companies, including Samsung and Voltas, argue that government-mandated pricing for e-waste disposal increases costs and goes against the objectives of the Environment Protection Act

From scan-and-pay to scan-and-complain: FSSAI mandates QR code at eateries

The app, according to FSSAI, enables consumers to lodge complaints regarding food safety and hygiene issues and report misleading claims on food products, among others

Govt will safeguard farmers' interests in trade talks with US: Chouhan

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced the imposition of a 25 per cent tariff on all goods coming from India starting August 1

Centre owes ₹3,000 crore MGNREGA dues to Bengal: Govt in Rajya Sabha

MoS Paswan, in his reply clarified that there is no pending liability for previous years for wage component in case of any states or Union Territory, except in case of West Bengal

VP election to be held on September 9, with nominations due by August 21

The Election Commission announces the Vice Presidential election for September 9, with the last date for filing nominations set for August 21. The result will be declared the same day

Assam govt, not Adani acquiring land near Guwahati airport: Himanta

The government aims to secure land from genuine investors who want to sell their land, and residents will not be evicted, Sarma assured at a press conference

Himachal may 'vanish in thin air' amid ecological imbalance, warns SC

Observing that the situation in Himachal Pradesh has gone from bad to worse, the apex court said climate change is having a visible and alarming impact on the state

Over 790 mn ABHA accounts created, 650 mn health records linked: Centre

The National Health Authority, which oversees the implementation of ABDM, is collaborating closely with states to ensure effective rollout of the mission, Minister of State for Health Prataprao noted

NIA attaches properties of Pak-based Dawood gang's operative in Gujarat

Properties of the arrested accused, Mohammad Yunus alias Manjro, have been attached under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act on the orders of NIA special court, Ahmedabad, in the case, NIA said

Revoking permission for 'Udaipur Files' film release, Centre tells Delhi HC

The court said no further notice was required to be issued to the parties to appear before the revisional authority, and directed that they should not seek adjournment on their appearance on Monday

BIAL raises ₹9,000 crore through unlisted NCDs to fund airport expansion

The transaction is being undertaken in two tranches, ₹4,362 crore completed on July 25 and ₹4,638 crore scheduled for early October this year -- BIAL said in a statement