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Law ministry stresses need to reduce litigation involving govt decisions

According to the ministry, the objective of various decisions and actions is to promote public good and better governance

LPG distributors threaten strike if demands not met, seek higher commission

The present commission being given to LPG distributors is very low and it is not commensurate with the operational cost

Experts seek 'right to cool', heat protection for informal sector workers

More than 80 per cent of Delhi's workers, including street vendors, construction labourers and ragpickers, face severe health risks and income loss due to extreme heat

Amaravati set to become world's first fully renewable-powered city

With an ambitious plan to harness 2,700 megawatts (MW) of green energy, the city aims to meet all its electricity needs through sustainable sources

SSC introduces Aadhaar-based authentication for recruitment exams

The new measure will come into force for recruitment tests conducted from next month onwards

Delhi CM flags off 1,100 GPS tankers to boost summer water supply

The system will enable the tankers' location to be tracked on an IT dashboard from the Delhi Jal Board headquarters

3 killed, more than 100 rescued as heavy rain wreaks havoc in J-K's Ramban

The incessant rain also triggered landslides and mudslides at nearly a dozen places between Nashri and Banihal along the strategic Jammu-Srinagar National Highway

President Murmu, PM Modi extend Easter greetings, emphasise hope, peace

President Murmu said the teachings of Jesus Christ inspire humanity to follow the path of love and sacrifice

IndiGo flight with Omar Abdullah lands in Delhi after diversion to Jaipur

According to reports, the flight departed from Jaipur at 2:00 am on Sunday. As per the J & K Chief Minister, the flight landed here after 3:00 am

'Voice for youth, democracy': Sam Pitroda welcomes Rahul Gandhi to US

During his visit, Rahul Gandhi is scheduled to visit Brown University in Rhode Island, where he will interact with faculty members and students

IMD issues 'yellow' alert for rain in Delhi today, AQI remains 'moderate'

The IMD has forecast thunderstorms and rain for Sunday with a maximum temperature of 39 degrees Celsius and minimum temperature of 26 degrees Celsius

Bangladesh police requests Interpol for red corner notice for Hasina

The NCB processes such requests based on appeals from courts, public prosecutors, or investigating agencies, The Daily Star said, quoting Enamul Haque Sagor, assistant inspector general (media)

Two killed in lightning strike in Jammu, winds damage 100 houses in Rajouri

In another incident, over 100 residential houses suffered minor to partial damages after high velocity winds swept Kalakote in Rajouri district

FDA to crack down on fake paneer, cheese substitutes in Maharashtra

The Food and Drug Administration has directed all food safety officers to check the purchase and sale bills of cheese analogue distributors in their jurisdiction

Centre approves over Rs 2K crore for MGNREGA wage payments in Bihar

Out of the total sanctioned fund, Rs 411.47 crore will be distributed among SC labourers, Rs 438.9 for ST labourers and Rs 164 crore for Other Class workers

3 kids among 11 killed as 4-storey building collapses in north-east Delhi

According to police, there were 22 people inside the building at the time of the incident, most of them families

Amit Shah unveils 'HEALD' initiative to combat liver diseases across India

The initiative is grounded in the principle that behind every failed liver lies a missed opportunity -- and HEALD seeks to ensure no such opportunity is lost again

India must generate 8-10 million jobs yearly, says PM's principal secy

Speaking at the 9th convocation ceremony of IIM Sambalpur, Mishra said, There is a need to create 8 to 10 million jobs annually

Tanisha Bhise death: FIR for 'negligence' registered against doctor

The First Information Report (FIR) was registered against Dr Ghaisas at Alankar Police Station under section 106(1) (death caused by negligence) of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, said an official

2008 Malegaon blast case: Trial ends, NIA court to deliver verdict on May 8

The case was initially probed by the Maharashtra Anti Terror Squad (ATS) before being transferred to NIA in 2011. The NIA, after taking over the case, had filed a chargesheet in 2016