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3,438 SHGs formed to empower de-notified, nomadic communities: Govt

To coordinate efforts for the welfare of these communities, the ministry has also set up the Development and Welfare Board for De-notified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Communities (DWBDNC)

Smart irrigation model may help farmers cut water use by 30%: IIT Bombay

Researchers fed weather forecast and soil moisture data into a computer model that checks the possible amount of rain, the soil water capacity, and the water requirements of each crop, IIT Bombay said

Delhi HC grants bail to NewsClick founder in ED, EOW foreign funding case

The Delhi HC granted anticipatory bail to NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha and director Pranjal Pandey in ED and EOW cases over alleged FDI rule violations and foreign funding

Over 26,000 dead in road accidents on NHs in first half of 2025: Gadkari

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said that 53,372 fatalities were recorded on national highways in 2023, while 52,609 people died in 2024

President Murmu urges MES officers to adopt green tech, build smart

Murmu further called on the officers to focus on adopting renewable energy sources to promote sustainable development and reduce the carbon footprint of defence infrastructure

Parliament session highlights: Rajya Sabha, Lok Sabha adjourned for the day after oppn ruckus

Parliament Monsoon Session highlights: The revised National Anti-Doping Act is scheduled to be tabled in Parliament. Catch the developments related to the proceedings in the Parliament here

Sustainable development not using bulldozers raising forests: Supreme Court

A bench of Chief Justice B R Gavai and Justices K Vinod Chandran and Joymalya Bagchi was hearing a suo motu case over large-scale felling of trees in the Kancha Gachibowli area of Telangana

Tired of promotional calls? Trai to launch interface to block them with tap

Trai held talks with RBI, Sebi, and DoT to fast-track a digital consent system that lets users block spam calls and revoke permissions via a tamper-proof interface

National highways construction pace slows to 29 km per day in FY25: Gadkari

Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari, in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, said the pace of National Highways construction during 2023-24 stood at 34 km per day

UP STF arrests Ghaziabad man for running fake embassies of micronations

The accused offered "diplomatic" job placements and business opportunities abroad, while also allegedly running a hawala racket through shell companies

Over 1.6 mn staff trained to handle medical emergencies: Rail minister

In compliance with its orders, a committee of experts was constituted at All India Institute of Medical Sciences, he said

HC seeks ED reply on Aslam Wani's plea to quash money laundering case

Justice Sanjeev Narula issued notice to the ED for its response and posted the hearing on September 26

Doha-bound Air India Express returns to Calicut after mid-air tech fault

The Doha-bound Air India Express flight with 188 onboard returned to Calicut two hours after take-off due to a cabin AC anomaly, the airline arranged an alternate aircraft

SC refuses to hear plea challenging gag order in Dharamsthala case

The gag order pertained to reports on alleged murder of women in Dharmasthala in the state's Dakshina Kannada district

PM Modi leaves for UK, Maldives, says visit will boost bilateral ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday left on a four-day visit to the UK and the Maldives, expressing confidence that this will boost India's ties with the two countries.

EC begins V-P poll process, starts forming electoral college of MPs

The poll panel said it is also finalising returning officers for the vice presidential election

IMD weather warning: Delhi, Telangana, and 10 other states on rain alert

IMD weather Updates: The IMD issued a heavy rainfall warning and an alert for Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Jharkhand, Bihar, Delhi and Assam

SC rejects Kalanithi Maran, KAL plea seeking ₹1,323 cr from SpiceJet

Delhi High court order's upheld in long-running dispute over transfer of shares to low-cost carrier's founder

PM Modi pays tributes to freedom fighters Tilak, Azad on birth anniversary

Paying tributes to Azad, a revolutionary freedom fighter, PM Modi said he epitomised unparalleled valour and grit

IRCTC case: Court defers order on charges against Lalu Prasad till Aug 5

On May 29, the court reserved its order after the arguments were concluded on the aspect of charge