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Punjab Police cancels leave of all personnel amid heightened security alert

In a major administrative reshuffle, the Punjab government issued transfer and posting orders for one Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer and 55 Punjab Civil Services (PCS) officers

Maharashtra govt launches disaster management training for students at ITIs

The aim is to strengthen resilience and readiness among youth in response to potential emergencies

'Devil quoting from scripture': BJP's Shergill slams Pak, defends strikes

Jaiveer Shergill responded after India conducted 'Operation Sindoor', hitting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir

ED conducts raids at 9 locations in Gujarat in Waqf Land misuse case

According to the release, during the course of search operations, Bank funds to the tune of Rs 2 Crore (approx) were freezed, Rs 30 Lakh seized in cash and Rs 7 Lakh crypto were freezed

Delhi braces for more rain, thunderstorms today amid ongoing cool spell

The weather department has put a yellow alert in place for May 8, and has urged the public to take necessary precautions for safety

JNU teachers begin month-long protest over promotions, probation delays

Calling the campaign a "Month of Protests," JNUTA said the move comes after repeated delays in the processing of Career Advancement Scheme promotions and confirmations

Over 30% girls, 13% boys in India sexually violated before age 18: Lancet

Around the world, about one in five girls and one in seven boys are estimated to experience sexual violence before turning 18

Cabinet approves Rs 11,829-cr expansion of five IITs, 6,576 new seats added

The expansion plan covers IITs in Bhilai, Dharwad, Jammu, Palakkad and Tirupati, adding 6,576 seats and 130 faculty posts with full implementation by FY29

Govt issues Letter of Intent to Starlink for satellite internet rollout

The government has issued Letter of Intent to Starlink for satcom services, sources said on Wednesday.

Operation Sindoor: Govt shuts 25 flight routes to Pak from Indian airspace

India shuts 25 air corridors into Pakistan after Operation Sindoor, launched in response to the Pahalgam terror attack. International flights face reroutes as tensions escalate

Land compensation must reflect equity, justice and fairness: Supreme Court

The bench observed the acquisition proceedings commenced in April 2008 and the public purpose of the acquisition was to build Chaudhary Devi Lal Industrial Model Township

India to launch 52 spy satellites over next five years: INSPACe chairman

The satellites will help the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force track enemy movements, monitor borders, and improve real-time coordination during military operations

UP extends food biz licence deadline to May 31, warns of strict action

The Uttar Pradesh govt has extended its campaign for food business registration and licensing till May 31, but warned of strict action against defaulters

Govt brings draft framework of 'India's Climate Finance Taxonomy'

The finance ministry's draft taxonomy aims to guide climate-aligned investments across power, mobility, buildings, MSMEs and hard-to-abate sectors

Rajasthan on alert after India strikes Pak, state leaders hail Op Sindoor

Welcoming the strikes targeting nine terrorist camps across the border, Bhajanlal Sharma in a post on X in Sanskrit, praised the armed forces

Meta removes 23K Facebook pages linked to investment scams in India, Brazil

Investment scams typically lure people into investing in fake or non-existent opportunities, promising quick and easy returns on assets like cryptocurrency, real estate, or shares

Karnataka, In-SPACe sign MoUs to boost NewSpace with R&D manufacturing

The agreements set the framework for collaboration between the Karnataka government and IN-SPACe in establishing the Centre of Excellence and the manufacturing park, according to a release

'Targeted those who killed innocents': Rajnath Singh on Operation Sindoor

Speaking at an event in New Delhi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commended Indian armed forces for carrying out precision strikes on terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir

Nationwide mock drills begin; Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata test crisis readiness

Sirens blared, crowds evacuated as India launched civil defence mock drills in 244 districts - Delhi, Mumbai, Varanasi, and more simulate real-time emergency response

Cabinet approves Revised SHAKTI policy for coal allocation to power sector

The government has proposed two new coal linkage windows under the Revised SHAKTI policy - one at notified price for central and state power plants and other at a premium above the notified price