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Central Assam hit by 5.0 magnitude earthquake; no casualty reported

The exact location of the epicentre of the earthquake is around 52 km east from Guwahati in central Assam

Probe begins into Rs 77 cr 'fraud' at tri-services club on Navy's complaint

Financial discrepancies at the 97-year-old tri-services establishment came to light during a routine audit a few months ago, a Defence PRO said

Delhi CM to move motion for Mohan Singh Bisht as Deputy Speaker today

Delhi Assembly will also discuss the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report titled 'Performance Audit Report on Regulation and Supply of Liquor in Delhi' today

Not Sarkari Kumbh: Shankaracharya Saraswati Maharaj sets March 17 deadline

The full moon of the Magh month had passed, and all the 'Kalpavasi' who were at the Kumbh had already left after the Purnima of Magh month, Shankaracharya said

Delhi's air quality remains 'poor' for second day amid rainfall forecasts

Air quality across Delhi-NCR deteriorated, and remained in the 'poor' or 'moderate' range

Rain, thunderstorms likely in Delhi today; AQI remains in 'poor' category

The minimum temperature is expected to drop to 18 degree Celsius, while the maximum may reach 26 degree Celsius

Do not own land, home or stocks in India: Sam Pitroda dismisses allegations

BJP leader N R Ramesh has alleged that Sam Pitroda, with the help of senior government officers, illegally acquired 12.35 acres of govt land worth Rs 150 cr at Yelahanka in Bengaluru, Karnataka

Ajit Pawar calls Pune rape 'shameful,' asks cops to ensure swift arrests

A history-sheeter out on bail since 2019 allegedly raped the 26-year-old woman inside the parked bus at the busy Swargate depot of the MSRTC in Pune city on Tuesday morning

Mysuru layoffs: NITES threatens protest; Infosys defends testing norms

Infosys said that every trainee joins with full understanding that performance evaluations are key part of their progress, and asserted that all eligible trainees have received their relieving letter

Rising student suicides put focus on India's mental health debate

From 'coaching capital' Kota in Rajasthan to industrialised Maharashtra, young people are battling stress

SFI, ABVP clash at SAU mess over serving non-veg food on Maha Shivratri

ABVP alleged that SFI members forcibly attempted to serve non-vegetarian food in a mess designated for fasting students

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Navi Mumbai airport likely inauguration in April, operational launch in May

The airport is expected to commence international operations by July next year, Arun Bansal, chief executive officer (CEO), Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL)

Trade, tech, tourism, to be key drivers for Assam's growth: Piyush Goyal

A permanent exhibition hall and convention centre like the Bharat Mandapam will be set up in Assam as a joint venture between the Centre and the state government, Goyal added

Maha Kumbh ends with 650 mn attendees; crosses estimated figure of 400 mn

The Maha Kumbh wasn't without its controversies and untoward incidents. A stampede on January 29 led to the deaths of at least 30 people and left 60 injured, according to the UP government

Maha Kumbh ends on note of devotion, tradition, tech, some controversy

Held every 12 years, the Maha Kumbh showcased India's age-old spiritual traditions, from the grand processions of akharas (monastic orders) and the ash smeared Naga sadhus, to modern tech-savvy babas

MoUs worth Rs 10,785 cr signed on Day 2 of business summit in Assam

During the inaugural session, private sector behemoths Reliance, Adani, Vedanta and Tatas also cumulatively announced an investment of nearly Rs 2 trillion in the Northeastern state

88% parents favour forcing apps to shut child accounts with falsified age

The Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 mandates online platforms to verify the age of children and seek explicit parental consent before processing their data

Hooked on screens? Aiims to open India's first digital addiction centre

Excessive screen time is linked to stress, anxiety, and shorter attention spans in youth. Aiims Delhi's upcoming Centre for Advanced Research on Addictive Behaviours aims to develop solutions for this

Centre spent over Rs 400 crore to contest court cases in last 10 years

The central government's Rs 66 crore expenditure on litigations in the 2023-24 financial year was over Rs 9 crore higher than the previous fiscal