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Rights without knowledge are of no use, says CJI Gavai at NALSA event

Unless people have the knowledge of their rights, the rights are of no use," CJI Gavai said

Clerical error turns Madhya Pradesh farmer into India's poorest man

An income certificate in Satna showed a farmer earning just ₹3 a year, triggering ridicule and Congress criticism before officials admitted a clerical error and issued a correction

4,500 cities, towns joined 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan' this year: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday addressed the nation in his 124th 'Mann Ki Baat' episode, focusing on the importance of 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan' in ensuring cleanliness and waste management.

Over 50% children stunted in 63 districts across 13 states, UTs: Parl data

Uttar Pradesh leads the list with 34 districts showing stunting levels above 50 per cent, followed by Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Bihar, and Assam

NGT issues notices on alleged plastic waste violations by tobacco brands

The petition claims that banned plastic packaging materials are still being used and calls for strict enforcement of existing regulations

Govt helpline, task forces: Bengal steps up migrant distress response

The initiative follows incidents of Bengali workers reportedly having faced profiling, detention or forced deportation in recent weeks

Tripura govt asks NHDCL to complete NH repair work before Durga puja

Chief Minister Manik Saha also held a meeting with officials to review the bad condition or roads, including the national highway and asked for repair works on a war footing

SC to hear pleas on EC's special electoral roll revision in Bihar on Monday

A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi is likely to take up the matter in which the EC has justified its ongoing SIR of electoral rolls in Bihar

Over 200 startups have come up in space sector alone, says PM Modi

In his monthly Mann Ki Baat radio broadcast, PM Modi said the road to Viksit Bharat passes through self-reliance and 'vocal for local' is the strongest foundation of 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat'

6 killed, many injured in stampede at Mansa Devi temple in Haridwar

The stampede reportedly occurred after a rumour about an electric current near the start of the temple stairs sent devotees into a panic

Stalin urges PM Modi to release ₹2,100 cr pending Samagra Shiksha funds

CM pointed out in the memorandum that the Centre not sanctioning the required funds affects the future of lakhs of students

Kolhapuris blend heritage, tech as govt pushes for QR code authenticity

The GI-tagged handmade flat leather sandals, known for their intricate craftsmanship and cultural heritage, now carry an added layer of protection and authenticity in the form of QR codes

Bihar govt to constitute commission for upliftment of sanitation workers

This commission will provide suggestions related to the interests of sanitation workers, advise the government on the protection of their rights

India recorded 7K heatstroke cases, 14 deaths in March-June period: RTI

The country had reported nearly 48,000 cases of heatstroke and 159 deaths due to extreme heat in 2024, the warmest year on record in India since 1901

Maharashtra agro corp to set up units to manage farmers' crop surplus

Oversupply in the market forces farmers to sell their produce, particularly the perishable ones, at throwaway prices or even discard them

PM Modi hails CRPF personnel's contribution on force's raising day

The force was raised on this day in 1939 as the Crown Representative's Police, and its name was changed after Independence

Delhi battles humidity as rain relief fades; alerts in Maharashtra, MP

Humidity continues to discomfort Delhiites as IMD forecasts light showers; red and orange alerts issued for parts of Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh amid heavy rain

Heartfelt thanks to PM Modi for state visit, says Maldives President

Muizzu said that the visit was fruitful, as they witnessed the exchange of four MoUs and three agreements in vital areas, and announced the launch of FTA negotiations

Teenager crashes father's car, kills e-rickshaw driver in Delhi's Dwarka

The incident took place around 11.15 am on Friday on the Dwarka Nala Road stretch

'Historic' FTA with Britain shows world's trust in India: PM Modi

Speaking after inaugurating projects worth ₹4,900 crore in Tamil Nadu, Modi said the FTA with Britain will accelerate progress towards a Viksit Bharat and Viksit Tamil Nadu