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US Embassy in Delhi files FIR against fake visa agents, Crime Branch probes

In the complaint, a representative of the US Embassy in New Delhi highlighted fraudulent activities by visa agents

West Bengal passes bill allowing women to work in bars, amends excise act

One of the major changes introduced is the removal of restrictions on the employment of women in ON-category liquor shops

Chhattisgarh passes Rs 1.65 trillion Budget, focuses on welfare, jobs

The government has been working towards the development of the state, empowerment of women, welfare of farmers and increasing employment opportunities, finance minister OP Chaudhary said

CM Abdullah extends power amnesty scheme for domestic consumers in J&K

CM Omar Abdullah said that this is the seventh extension, adding, "I will not grant any more amnesty to domestic consumers in the future. We will make sure of that"

India ranks below Pakistan on global happiness index; Finland on top

Pakistan's healthy life expectancy (at birth) was 56.9 years, while that of India was 58.1 in 2021

As scorching temp grips India, NDMA drafts heatwave mitigation framework

"As the threat of extreme heat rises, we are now coming up with a national framework for heatwave mitigation and management (NFHM)," one of the officials said

Highlights: Madras HC directs ED not to proceed further with Tasmac case

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PM Narendra Modi's entry puts Truth Social on India's digital map

Prime Minister's presence catapults Trump-backed platform from rank 375 to 13 in a week

Probe confirms allegations of police protocol misuse by actress Ranya Rao

On March 10, the state government appointed Gupta to probe Rao's possible involvement in Harshavardhini Ranya, alias Ranya Rao's, alleged gold smuggling activities

Can India's Carbon Credit Trading Scheme drive climate target success?

IETA estimates that by 2030, the global carbon credit market will be around $300 billion, growing to $1 trn to $1.5 trn by 2050. India is expected to be one of the big sellers

Govt identifies 15 out of 1,337 stations for redevelopment on PPP model

Project formulation is a complex and iterative process requiring optimization and specific details regarding PPP cannot be given at this stage, Vaishnaw said

Kerala becomes first Indian state to establish senior citizens commission

Hailing the law enacted on Wednesday, the Chief Minister said this new commission would focus on protecting the rights, welfare, and rehabilitation of the elderly

Mahila Samriddhi Yojana to be implemented after Budget: Delhi BJP chief

Sachdeva, who was responding to AAP's criticism over alleged delay in the scheme's implementation, said it was the Aam Aadmi Party that "misled" women in Delhi and Punjab

UP Invest CEO Abhishek Prakash suspended over allegations of corruption

Prakash, a 2006-batch IAS officer, was suspended after an investor in the solar industry lodged a complaint alleging that Jain demanded a commission to facilitate approvals for projects

Disha Salian case: Amid protest, Aaditya Thackeray says will reply in court

A day after Disha's father Satish Salian demanded a fresh probe in her death, the issue was raised by Ameet Satam (BJP) in the Assembly

Farmers' protest: Traffic resumes at Shambhu border, Khanauri set to open

The road clearance exercise continued even as angry farmers held protests at several places in Punjab

Weight-loss drug Mounjaro now available in India: All you need to know

Mounjaro, Eli Lilly's diabetes and obesity drug, is now available in India at a fraction of its US price. It offers treatment for weight loss and diabetes control, but watch out for the side effects

Delhi Police files case over visa fraud racket after US Embassy complaint

This case comes at a time when the US government under President Donald Trump has been cracking down on visa fraud and unlawful immigration

Uttar Pradesh boosts defence industry with military hardware test bed

This move aims to strengthen the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor (UPDIC) as well as the country's defence manufacturing sector

Voter list updates to be strengthened with birth, death records: EC

The EC recalled that merely 89 first appeals and just a single second appeal were filed after the completion of the Special Summary Revision exercise in January