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SC directs MCD to launch massive awareness drives for waste segregation

The top court said the MCD needed to lay emphasis on the implementation of Rule 4 of the Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules, 2016

Jaipur hit-and-run case: Driver of SUV arrested; people hold protest

The accused's car has been recovered. Further investigation is underway. The accused deals in medical equipment, and the car belonged to his company

Govt delays mandatory broadband gear testing rule till Sep 1 amid US tariff

The department had set February 2 as the last date for mandatory certification on ONT that has not undergone certification and was proposed to be sold in India

World's largest dam in China like water bomb for downstream nations: BJP MP

The MP from Arunachal Pradesh was addressing a conference on 'Ensuring Water Security, ecological integrity and Disaster Resilience

Sushant Singh Rajput case: CBI seeks transfer of hearing on closure report

The central probe agency had last month filed its closure report in the death case before the Bandra metropolitan magistrate's court

NHRC issues notices to states, UTs; seeks reports on prisoner's issue

The Commission said it has issued notices to the chief secretaries of all the states and Union Territories (UTs) seeking a report from them in four weeks, which should include various details

Waqf row: Police vehicles torched, stones hurled during protest in Bengal

The incident happened in the Jangipur area where a large number of people gathered in the afternoon to demand the withdrawal of the Act

Pleas against Waqf Act: Govt files caveat in SC, hearing likely on Apr 15

Over 10 petitions, including those by politicians and the All India Muslim Personal Law Board and Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind, were filed in the top court challenging the validity of the newly-enacted law

LinkedIn's 2025 top companies in India: TCS, Accenture, Infosys top in list

Artificial intelligence, AI engineering and mobile application development are the most sought after skills at the top 3 Indian companies of 2025. They also offer opportunities for learning and growth

Indians want to conquer hearts, not countries: President Murmu

The president told them to be the best ambassadors of India as they are identified by the name of their country.

Focus on investment, drought-free projects for Maharashtra growth: Fadnavis

To meet the workforce demands of industries, a dedicated Skill University is functional, ensuring there was no shortage of trained manpower in the state, Fadnavis emphasised.

Big perk bonanza: Bihar govt clears 30% pay hike for MoS, deputy ministers

Bihar Cabinet has approves 30 per cent hike in salaries, allowances for ministerial-equivalent roles; and gave nods creation of 26,000 government posts, including three new health directorates

'Leave women alone': SC voices concern over safety, urges mindset change

The bench said it has seen real-life cases of women being sexually assaulted when they go out in open to defecate themselves

SC to hear pleas over Rs 50 lakh cap on Centre aid for rare diseases

A bench comprising Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar said the petitions on the cap of Rs 50 lakh central assistance to treat diseases would be heard by another bench

Meghalaya govt to provide free electricity, petrol for retired HC judges

The chief minister said a complete mechanism has been included to protect witnesses as mandated under the Meghalaya Witness Protection Scheme, 2025

Rahul Gandhi urges President Murmu to protect jobs of sacked WB teachers

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi drew attention of President Droupadi Murmu to the plight of the teachers who were selected through 'fair means'

Warrant against Malaika Arora after she skips court in 2012 brawl case

A Mumbai court issued a bailable warrant on March 15 against Malaika Arora and her sister Amrita for failing to appear. While Amrita appeared on March 29, Malaika did not, prompting a fresh warrant

2008 Jaipur blasts: Four men get life sentence for serial bombings

The serial blasts took place at Manak Chowk Khanda, Chandpole Gate, Badi Chaupad, Chhoti Chaupad, Tripolia Gate, Johri Bazar and Sanganeri Gate

Memorial signboard honouring late Army Officer stolen in Faridabad

Lt Col Sharma was a pilot in the Army Aviation Corps who died on January 26, 2021, after his helicopter faced a technical malfunction during a night patrol

Andhra Pradesh to launch LEAP model for education revamp, says Nara Lokesh

Play-based curriculum, pedagogy training and an AI-driven remedial assessment programme, Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN), are among the major highlights of the model