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Foreign secretary Misri holds talks with Russian counterpart in Moscow

The issue of discharge of the remaining Indian nationals serving in the Russian military may also figure in the talks

Agusta-Westland case: Christian Michel refuses bail, cites 'security risks'

Following the reprieve in the CBI and ED cases against him, the special court imposed the necessary bail conditions for releasing him on bail

Bengaluru court clears Goa tourism minister in illegal mining case

The inquiry estimated that illegal mining had cost the state more than USD 6 billion over five years. Consequently, the authorities ordered all mines to suspend operations from September 2012

Karnataka govt sends proposal to Centre for Bengaluru's second airport

He stated that the three potential locations identified are two on Kanakapura Road near Harohalli and one on Kunigal Road in Nelamangala

More women take the driver's seat: 46% of used car buyers are female

Hatchbacks remain the most popular choice among women in the pre-owned market, with 60 per cent of buyers opting for automatic variants for ease of driving, indicates a Spinny report

CBI files fresh FIR against ex-FCI GM after surfacing of 'illicit' wealth

The information about the money surfaced during the analysis of his WhatsApp exchanges by CBI investigators who were probing him in connection with alleged bribery case, they said

Centre to open 100 new sainik schools under PPP model: Arunachal minister

These schools will be distinct from the existing Sainik Schools under the Ministry of Defence

On Women's Day, PM Modi to hand over his social media account to women

PM Modi stressed that the govt's aim is to provide nutrition to every family of the country in order to fight battles against malnutrition and anemia

YouTube removes 2.9 mn videos in India for violating community guidelines

More than 96 per cent of these videos were first flagged by machines rather than humans, said YouTube

ED arrests WTC Group promoter Ashish Bhalla in real estate fraud case

The ED had conducted search operations on January 27 against Bhalla and Bhutani Group promoter Ashish Bhutani in connection with the same case

Gender gap persists in India's blue-collar jobs despite some gains: Report

Telecalling jobs for women saw a substantial rise of 10.3 per cent in 2023, maintaining a steady growth of 8 per cent in 2024, as well

BJP government to shut 250 mohalla clinics in Delhi; AAP slams decision

Mohalla clinics were started by the Aam Aadmi Party government in October 2015. By August 2023, there were 533 such clinics in the city

Indian Railways to implement new crowd control measures at 60 busy stations

Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announces permanent waiting areas, wider FOBs for passenger safety. New cameras will be installed in stations and nearby areas for better crowd control

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah allocates Rs 320 cr to reduce maternal mortality

Siddaramaiah highlighted that Karnataka will introduce a first-of-its-kind policy in the country to prevent and treat burn injuries among women

Delhi recorded the worst air quality in India during winter 2024-25: Report

With an average PM2.5 value of 159 μg/m³ during the winter of 2024-2025, Delhi was the most polluted city in India. According to the analysis, Aizawl in Mizoram was the cleanest city

Women's Day 2025 special: Key government schemes driving women empowerment

PM Modi will attend the Lakhpati Didi program in a Gujarat district on International Women's Day. In light of this, let's list some Indian govt schemes that have been crucial for women empowerment

J-K CM presents Rs 1.12 trn budget with focus on inclusive growth

Abdullah, who also holds the finance portfolio in the National Conference-led government, presented his maiden budget in the legislative assembly

Movie tickets to be capped at Rs 200 in theatres, multiplexes: K'taka CM

In his historic 16th budget, Siddaramaiah also announced Karnataka will create an OTT platform to promote Kannada movies

KIIT suicide case: NHRC team meets Odisha Police, continues probe

The NHRC inquiry team, led by its Registrar (Law) Joginder Singh, spent nearly five hours at the KIIT University campus where Lamsal's body was recovered

Ladki Bahin Yojana: 2.52 cr women to receive 8th, 9th instalments tomorrow

Ladki Bahin Yojana Installment Date: Ahead of International Women's Day 2025, the Maharashtra government has promised to deposit the 8th and 9th installment of Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana