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SC allows Delhi govt to withdraw AAP-era cases against Centre, LG

The Supreme Court permits Rekha Gupta-led Delhi government to withdraw multiple petitions filed by previous AAP administration against Centre, LG over control of services and governance issues

SC seeks Centre's response on PIL seeking to regulate online betting apps

The Supreme Court on Friday sought the Centre's response on a PIL seeking to regulate all online and offline betting applications.

Delhi airport to cancel or reschedule 100 flights daily from June 15

Runway 28/10 will remain shut until mid-September for a CAT III B upgrade, with revised airline schedules aimed at minimising travel disruption

'Youth at risk': SC issues notice to Centre on plea to ban betting apps

The Supreme Court asked the Union government to respond to a plea raising alarm over betting-related addiction, suicides and celebrity endorsements of gambling platforms

Women comprise around 20% of Isro workforce: VN Narayanan

The Isro chairman, who was speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a function organised by a private school here on Thursday

Nirmala Sitharaman gets court notice over remarks on AAP leader's marriage

A Delhi court has issued notice to Nirmala Sitharaman over alleged defamatory remarks about AAP leader Somnath Bharti's marriage during election campaign

SC upholds states' power to levy entertainment tax on DTH, cable services

The Supreme Court upholds dual taxation on broadcasting, says states can levy entertainment tax alongside centre's service tax, and dismisses appeals by major DTH operators

SC grills Rajasthan on Kota student suicides: 'Why only in Kota?'

The Supreme Court on Friday grilled the Rajasthan government over the surge in student suicides in the city of Kota calling the situation "serious".

Andhra CM Naidu seeks Centre's support for solar and defence projects

The state's Clean Energy Policy 2024-29 targets an additional 72.6 GW of renewable energy, including 40 GW of solar power.

Operation Sindoor an appropriate answer to Pakistan, says Amit Shah

Home Minister Amit Shah said that Pakistan tried attacking India's military infrastructure in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor but Indian defence forces retaliated appropriately

Operation Sindoor proves Pakistan sponsors terror in India, says Shah

The home minister said the Indian armed forces first hit the terror bases in Pakistan, but it was the Pakistan Army that responded by trying to attack India.

NCW launches Yashoda AI: First-of-its-kind AI literacy drive for women

Yashoda AI is a sole initiative of the National Commission for Women (NCW) in collaboration with Future Shift Labs (FSL).

Andhra police arrestes international cyber fraud syndicate, 33 held

According to police, job seekers were hired through online portals, trained in impersonation techniques, and then deployed for scam calls to extract sensitive financial information from US citizens

Centre denying Kerala its rightful share in tax devolution: CM Vijayan

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday slammed the Centre, accusing it of denying the State its rightful entitlement in the tax devolution.

Karnataka HC stays case against Arnab Goswami, BJP IT cell chief

Justice S Rachiah passed the order on Thursday while hearing petitions filed by both Malviya and Goswami, seeking the quashing of the cases lodged against them.

Northeast region witnessing unprecedented growth, says PM Narendra Modi

He said the Northeast was earlier synonymous with bombs, guns and rockets, which took away many opportunities from youths there.

EC investigates Bengal BJP chief's wife for holding two voter IDs

Initial probe found that the minister's wife, Koel Majumdar, holds two voter ID cards with different EPIC numbers, one registered in Balurghat and another in Jalpaiguri.

Odisha Govt. plans to purchase land from needy tribals and dalits

The minister said that it is found that the needy tribals and dalits sell their lands to non-tribals for emergencies like health treatment, daughter's marriage, or studies of children.

DOGE targets Census Bureau, raises concerns over US data infrastructure

There is a public process for changing government surveys that involves giving notice and seeking public comment.

10 Rohingya from Myanmar booked for living illegally in UP's Unnao

The Rohingya were living in huts near the Ganga riverbank.