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FGD rule relaxation may cut electricity cost by 25-30 paise per unit

Plants in critically polluted areas or non-attainment cities will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis while all other plants are exempt from mandatory FGD installation

Senior Advocate Dushyant Dave retires from legal profession after 48 years

After 48 years in law, senior advocate Dushyant Dave announces his retirement, citing a desire to pursue his passions and contribute to society

India looks full of ambition, fearless from space: Shubhanshu Shukla

Shukla was speaking at a farewell ceremony for Axiom-4 mission astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS) who are set to begin their return journey to the Earth on Monday

Happy with progress in bilateral initiatives: EAM to Singapore Deputy PM

Good to catch-up with Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong, Jaishankar said in a social media post, and added that he was glad to note the steady progress in various bilateral initiatives

Too early to draw conclusions on Pilots' role in A-I crash: Ex-AAIB chief

The report, released on Saturday, said the fuel switches of the crashed Boeing 787-8 plane's engines were cut off within a gap of one second, and later switched on

Time for feasts, farewells for Shubhanshu Shukla, Axiom-4 astronauts

"Arrival back to earth.... splash down scheduled for 15th July at 3:00 PM IST," Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh said in a post on X

ED arrests two people in money-laundering case against Sahara Group

The individuals taken into custody have been identified as Vailaparampil Abraham and Jitendra Prasad Verma, respectively

Need to establish weather stations at wind, solar plants of 50 MW: CEA

In February, the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) issued an advisory on co-locating energy storage systems with solar power projects to enhance the cost efficiency and stability of the grid

BJP set to reach century mark in Rajya Sabha with latest nominations

With four new nominations to the Rajya Sabha, including key figures like Harsh Vardhan Shringla and Ujjwal Nikam, the BJP is on the brink of reaching the century mark in the Upper House

New special PMLA courts to expedite money laundering trials, says ED

The courts have been notified in those states where the number of such judicial forums were "inadequate" leading to "delays" in trial proceedings, according to the ED

India's dengue vaccine Phase-3 trial enrolment to be completed by Oct: ICMR

So far, 8,000 participants in various centres at Pune, Chennai, Kolkata, Delhi and Bhubaneswar among others have received either the vaccine or a placebo as part of the trial

ICMR says Indians taking too much salt, launches study to address issue

The scientists have initiated a community-led salt reduction study to address the issue and are focusing on low sodium salt substitutes

Veteran Telugu actor, former BJP MLA Kota Srinivasa Rao passes away at 83

Rao, who had been unwell for several years now, breathed his last in the early hours of Sunday at his residence

Axiom-4 crew to undock from ISS on Jul 14, arrive on Jul 15: Jitendra Singh

Axiom Mission 4 was launched on June 25 aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Launch Complex 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Centre in Florida

Power projects with ₹1 trn investment underway in Arunachal: CM Pema Khandu

Five of these projects of 2,620 MW have been allocated to NEEPCO, five projects of 5,097 MW to SJVN and two projects with a capacity of 3,800 MW to NHPC

IBA pitches for ₹10,000 per unit subsidy for household biogas plants

Indian Biogas Association Chairman Gaurav Kedia said that the overall government spend on the scheme would be ₹5,000 crore, which could be recovered in two years

Ujjwal Nikam, who helped prosecute Kasab, among 4 nominated to Rajya Sabha

Ujjwal Nikam gained widespread recognition during the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks trial, prosecuting Ajmal Kasab and successfully arguing for the death penalty

Delhi likely to see light rain till July 18; AQI in 'satisfactory' range

Showers bring relief to Delhi, with light rain, thunderstorms, and cloud cover expected to continue through the week; air quality remains in the 'satisfactory' category

MP CM announces Rakhi gift, hikes Ladli Behna scheme aid to ₹1500 from Oct

The government was committed to gradually increasing the monthly assistance under the Ladli Behna scheme to ₹3,000, the chief minister further said

Himachal govt announces ₹2 crore each for constituencies hit hard by rains

Additionally, the govt announced ₹50 lakhs for all assembly constituencies in the state for the restoration of roads and other infrastructures