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Maha govt orders BMC to shut down 'kabootar khanas' over health risks

In a written response to a question, Shinde said unauthorised 'kabootar khanas' in Santacruz East and Daulat Nagar and Santacruz West have been shut down

RSS' three-day prant pracharks' meeting to begin in Delhi on Friday

The three-day meeting will be presided over by RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat and general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale, Ambekar added

Forecast meets futures with NCDEX to tap real-time IMD weather data

This would help NCDEX develop statistically validated weather indices that form the foundation of weather-linked futures contracts

LS speaker Birla urges political parties to curb disruptions in Parliament

Addressing the national level conference of Urban Local Bodies here, Birla said that people would teach a lesson to political parties that resort to disruption of the House proceedings

Government proposes to open TRP market, invites public feedback by Aug 1

The proposed changes include the deletion of key clauses 1.5 and 1.7 that earlier restricted cross-holdings between rating agencies and broadcasters, advertisers, or advertising agencies

Highlights: World order created after World War II is changing fast, says PM Modi

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Centre to invest ₹2 trillion to transform Jharkhand's infra: Gadkari

The Union Road Transport and Highways Minister asserted that Jharkhand, which is rich in mineral resources, would see unprecedented growth in the highways sector

Lucknow, Pune, Indore ranked among India's top-performing municipal bodies

Lucknow Mayor Sushma Kharkwal said that the foundation of a developed India by 2047 rests on strong and efficient ULBs, where capable leadership and active citizen participation play a pivotal role

80% of vehicle owners in Delhi against fuel ban on old vehicles: Survey

A majority of Delhi vehicle owners oppose fuel ban on old vehicles, calling it unfair. They urge the government to focus on better pollution controls like curbing stubble burning & dust emissions

Aadhaar authentication hits 2.29 bn-mark in June; face authentications rise

The Aadhaar-based authentication is being used to deliver welfare services and enable people to access services from various providers

Delhi govt challenges CAQM fuel ban on old vehicles, cites tech flaws

Delhi Environment Minister says overage vehicle fuel ban is unfeasible due to flawed ANPR systems and citizen discontent; High Court to hear petrol dealers' plea in September

Fire breaks out at Aiims Trauma Centre in Delhi; 5 fire tenders rushed

Five fire engines have been rushed to the spot to contain the blaze. Aiims has not yet issued an official response

Only established institution to decide next Dalai Lama, no one else: Rijiju

This is the first reaction by a senior government functionary on the comments of the Dalai Lama on his successor

SC reduces cost imposed on Narcotics Control Bureau by Calcutta HC to ₹50K

A bench of Justices M M Sundresh and K Vinod Chandran passed the order on Centre's plea challenging the Calcutta High Court's June 16, 2024 order

Centre proposes changes to TV rating guidelines, removes conflict clauses

Revised framework for TV rating guidelines deletes cross-holding, updates Companies Act rules

India backs Dalai Lama's sole authority in choosing his next successor

Dalai Lama said the 600-year-old institution will continue and only his office can decide his successor; China insisted the process must follow its Chinese regulations

1 dead, 4 injured as tent falls after heavy rain at Bageshwar Dham in MP

The incident occurred around 7.30 am when devotees took shelter under the tent to escape the rain in Garha village

Centre allocates ₹79,000 cr for tribal housing, infra, health: Jual Oram

It was only after the BJP came to power (in 2014) that a separate ministry was created for tribal welfare with a sizable budget, said the 64-year-old tribal leader from Odisha

Delhi-Jaipur in 3 hours? Bandikui expressway opens for toll-free trial

The Bandikui-Jaipur link expressway trial run is now live and toll-free for 10 days, promising to cut Delhi-Jaipur travel time to just 2.5-3 hours once operational

Centre to collect signatures of MPs for motion to remove Justice Varma

He said the government is yet to decide whether the motion would be brought in the Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha