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Robust revenue gives lever to new Delhi govt; surplus status may take a hit

The state has strong tax receipts, with its own tax revenues now constituting 90 per cent of its revenue receipts

G20 summit: Russia, Chinese foreign ministers discuss ties with US

The discussions between the two diplomats involved a wide range of topics, including relations with the US and the Ukrainian conflict, the Russian foreign ministry said on Thursday

Sonia Gandhi admitted to hospital, likely to be discharged tomorrow

According to reports, she is doing fine and is likely to be discharged on Friday

Delhi portfolios: Rekha Gupta keeps finance, Parvesh Verma gets PWD, water

Gupta said her Cabinet colleague Parvesh Verma was given charge of PWD, water, legislative affairs, irrigation and flood control

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta, ministers perform Yamuna aarti at Vasudev Ghat

The pollution in the Yamuna river and cleaning it had become a major issue

Delhi CM Oath Ceremony highlights: Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta takes charge

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Oath Ceremony Live Updates: The oath-taking ceremony was held at Ramlila Maidan. Catch all the updates here

Is rap legend Eminem finally performing in India? Latest reports hint at it

Reports suggest Eminem may take the stage in Mumbai this June as part of his world tour. While there is no official confirmation yet, a leaked schedule lists India as one of his concert destinations

Invest Kerala Summit to begin Friday; state eyes big-ticket investments

According to sources, major investments are expected in sectors such as life sciences, food processing, and logistics. Interestingly, Kerala has so far organised only three investors' meets

Madhya Pradesh govt to soon introduce a new public transport model

The new system will be launched within a month

Rekha Gupta's Cabinet ensures diverse representation in Delhi govt

In the February 5 Delhi Assembly polls, the BJP won 48 seats, with nine of its MLAs belonging to the Bania community. Chief Minister Gupta, a first-time legislator, belongs to the community

Akhilesh Yadav to gift Kumbh study to Yogi, says 'lessons to be learned'

Akhilesh Yadav also took a dig at the Uttar Pradesh government over reports of faecal contamination in the waters of Triveni Sangam, and called UP Budget 'second last' of Yogi government

Maha Kumbh 2025: All seven planets to be seen together on February 28

Maha Kumbh 2025 aligns with a rare celestial event as all seven planets-Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune-become visible on February 28

V Anantha Nageswaran's term as CEA extended by 2 years until March 2027

Nageswaran, in his pre-Budget Economic Survey for FY25, made a strong case for deregulation, particularly at the state level, to spur capital formation and drive employment and output growth

Lokayukta police files 11,000 page final report to court in Muda case

The development came a day after the clean chit given to Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah by the Lokayukta police was officially made public

India's suicide death rate drops 30% from 1990 to 2021: Lancet study

The Lancet study observed a more significant decline in suicide rates among females compared to males in India

Punjab Police crackdown on corruption, malpractices: 52 officials dismissed

The dismissals included one inspector, five assistant sub-inspectors (ASIs), four head constables (HCs), and 42 constables

Ranveer Allahbadia row: Brands retreat, agencies tighten vetting process

Influencer marketing agencies are strengthening their content approval process and seeking regulatory approvals for major campaigns

Mumbai Eye: Will the city's iconic ferris wheel plan ever become reality?

The Mumbai Eye project, inspired by London's Ferris wheel, has faced delays since 2008. Its future remains uncertain despite BMC's recent budget push amid location disputes

Bihar govt's X handle hacked, renamed as German president's account

Hackers hijacked Bihar govt's X handle, renamed it as the German president's account, and posted controversial content

Govt extends Chief Economic Adviser Nageswaran's term until March 2027

Nageswaran was appointed to the position in 2022 and has also served as a part-time member of the economic advisory council to the prime minister from 2019 to 2021