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Govt aims for poverty-free villages through welfare schemes: Shivraj Singh

Addressing an event in which 55,000 houses built across Assam under the PM Awas Yojana Gramin (PMAY-G) were handed over to the beneficiaries, Chouhan underlined the need for empowering women

Govt aims for poverty-free villages through welfare schemes: Shivraj Singh
Updated On : 17 May 2025 | 8:03 PM IST

World values peace only when backed by power, says RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat

He said that India's role is that of an elder brother, and it is working for peace and harmony in the world. Bhagwat said that when Sri Lanka, Nepal and the Maldives were facing a crisis, India helped

World values peace only when backed by power, says RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat
Updated On : 17 May 2025 | 7:54 PM IST

DDA opens membership for golf course in Dwarka, fee starts at Rs 6 lakh

A three-year membership in the same category comes with an entry fee of Rs 6 lakh and a monthly fee of Rs 2,200

DDA opens membership for golf course in Dwarka, fee starts at Rs 6 lakh
Updated On : 17 May 2025 | 7:49 PM IST

Delhi Master Plan 2041 to urbanise 48 villages, says PWD Minister

The Delhi Master Plan 2041 will be implemented soon and 48 villages in the national capital will get urbanised, Public Works Department Minister Parvesh Verma said on Saturday.

Delhi Master Plan 2041 to urbanise 48 villages, says PWD Minister
Updated On : 17 May 2025 | 7:48 PM IST

Madras HC halts NEET-UG results after Chennai students cite power cut

Justice V Lakshminarayanan, hearing the plea, granted interim stay on Friday and adjourned the matter to June 2 for further hearing

Madras HC halts NEET-UG results after Chennai students cite power cut
Updated On : 17 May 2025 | 7:34 PM IST

Haryana YouTuber held for espionage, 'links to Pakistan' under lens

Haryana YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra has been arrested for espionage. She is accused of sharing sensitive information with Pakistani agents. Her trips to Pakistan and social media content are under scanner

Haryana YouTuber held for espionage, 'links to Pakistan' under lens
Updated On : 17 May 2025 | 7:04 PM IST

Mumbai airport, Taj Hotel receive bomb threat over Afzal Guru hanging

While nothing suspicious was found, an investigation to trace the sender of the email is underway

Mumbai airport, Taj Hotel receive bomb threat over Afzal Guru hanging
Updated On : 17 May 2025 | 6:45 PM IST

Delhi Police plans unified platform to combat rising digital arrest frauds

The fraudsters often conduct video calls simulating legal proceedings and coerce people into transferring large sums of money under threat of arrest

Delhi Police plans unified platform to combat rising digital arrest frauds
Updated On : 17 May 2025 | 5:28 PM IST

No deputy speaker in eight state assemblies, says think tank report

Article 178 of the Constitution requires state assemblies to choose two members as speaker and deputy speaker as soon as possible, according to the report

No deputy speaker in eight state assemblies, says think tank report
Updated On : 17 May 2025 | 5:00 PM IST

TN govt backs officials amid ED probe into ₹1,000 cr TASMAC scam case

In a statement, Muthusamy, who holds the portfolios of Housing, Prohibition and Excise said ED's searches in the headquarters of government-run liquor chain TASMAC

TN govt backs officials amid ED probe into ₹1,000 cr TASMAC scam case
Updated On : 17 May 2025 | 4:37 PM IST

Big blow to AAP in Delhi: 13 councillors break away to form new party

Aam Aadmi Party suffers major setback in Delhi as 13 councillors, led by Mukesh Goel, resign and launch the Indraprastha Vikas Party

Big blow to AAP in Delhi: 13 councillors break away to form new party
Updated On : 17 May 2025 | 4:12 PM IST

Power Minister Manohar Lal to highlight India's energy gains at Brics meet

Union Minister Manohar Lal will showcase the country's achievements in the power sector over the past decade at BRICS Energy Ministers' Meeting on May 19, an official statement said on Saturday.

Power Minister Manohar Lal to highlight India's energy gains at Brics meet
Updated On : 17 May 2025 | 3:45 PM IST

SC bars govt from giving post-facto environmental clearance for projects

The apex court ruled that the 'conservation of environment and its improvement is an essential part of the concept of development'

SC bars govt from giving post-facto environmental clearance for projects
Updated On : 17 May 2025 | 3:42 PM IST

Govt to launch digital platform for trade remedy document submissions

The platform is expected to go live soon, offering enhanced transparency, efficiency, and ease of access for all stakeholders, it said

Govt to launch digital platform for trade remedy document submissions
Updated On : 17 May 2025 | 3:32 PM IST

Close call for 3 as heli ambulance makes emergency landing in Kedarnath

The heli ambulance was coming to Kedarnath from Aiims Rishikesh to rescue a patient, Shree Devi

Close call for 3 as heli ambulance makes emergency landing in Kedarnath
Updated On : 17 May 2025 | 3:01 PM IST

Bengaluru's wholesale cloth merchants suspend trade with Turkey, Azerbaijan

The BWCMA urged authorities, trade partners, and logistics providers to note its trade suspension decision and cooperate with members to ensure full adherence to the move

Bengaluru's wholesale cloth merchants suspend trade with Turkey, Azerbaijan
Updated On : 17 May 2025 | 2:56 PM IST

Can't help economies of nations working against India: VP Dhankhar

His remarks came amid trade and tourism boycott of Turkiye and Azerbaijan following their support to Pakistan in the conflict with India after Operation Sindoor

Can't help economies of nations working against India: VP Dhankhar
Updated On : 17 May 2025 | 2:53 PM IST

Family demands proper probe into woman tourist's death in Wayanad resort

Two persons -- Swachanth and Anurag -- the manager and supervisor of the resort, respectively, were arrested by police on Friday and booked for the offence of culpable homicide not amounting to murder

Family demands proper probe into woman tourist's death in Wayanad resort
Updated On : 17 May 2025 | 2:36 PM IST

NCP (SP) leader Patil seeks relief for farmers hit by unseasonal rain

Patil said crops have been damaged due to unseasonal rainfall in several parts of the state, and the weather department has forecast more showers in the coming days

NCP (SP) leader Patil seeks relief for farmers hit by unseasonal rain
Updated On : 17 May 2025 | 2:33 PM IST

Shashi Tharoor dropped by Congress, chosen by Centre. Why the big switch?

Dropped by the Congress, but chosen by the government, Shashi Tharoor will lead India's global effort to highlight its stance on terrorism from Pakistan

Shashi Tharoor dropped by Congress, chosen by Centre. Why the big switch?
Updated On : 17 May 2025 | 2:01 PM IST