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Centre imposes President's rule in Manipur after Biren Singh's resignation

The notification said that President is of the opinion that a situation has arisen in which the government of that state cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution

News updates: PM Modi meets Indian-origin entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy in Washington

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Punjab approves disbursal of Rs 14,000 cr arrears for employees, pensioners

Cabinet gave the approval to release arrears of revised pay and pensions and leave encashment from the period of January 1, 2016, to June 30, 2022

World's Richest Families 2024: Waltons top with $432.4 bn, Ambanis at no. 8

World's Richest Families 2024: The Walmart Waltons top the list with $406.5 billion; India's Ambanis and Mistrys of Shapoorji Pallonji rank 8th and 23rd. Here is the top five list

Karnataka tops the list; UP jumps 10 places in local governance performance

The report has measured the performance of states in improving the condition of governance in local bodies in various parameters

Ex-CJI Chandrachud defends SC ruling on Article 370, PM Modi's puja visit

In an interview, Justice (Retd) DY Chandrachud addressed criticism of the court's decision to uphold the Centre's move to abrogate Jammu and Kashmir's special status

JPC report on Waqf Amendment Bill tabled in Parliament amid Oppn protests

The panel had adopted the report on the draft legislation by a 15-11 majority vote, and submitted it to the Lok Sabha Speaker on January 30

MCD presents Rs 17,000 crore budget, sanitation gets highest allocation

The special budget meeting also announced that work is underway to set up bio-methanisation plants with a capacity of 200 metric tons per day, expected to be completed by March 2025

Dharavi Redevelopment Project completes over 50,000 door-to-door surveys

As per the latest survey figures, numbering has been completed for 85,000 tenements, while over 50,000 tenements have undergone door-to-door surveys

Allahbadia's comments: House panel asks govt to suggest amendments in laws

At the meeting of the Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology, members from different parties voiced concern over Allahbadia's crass comments at a YouTube programme

Centre should resolve farmers' issues in Feb 14 meeting: Pandher

Farmer leader Abhimanyu Kohar said that Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who is on an indefinite fast, will make his best efforts to participate in the meeting to put forth farmers' demands

Chhattisgarh partners with oil firms to set up pollution check units

PUCs at fuel stations will help people by offering checks at commonly visited places, ensuring compliance with emission norms and strengthening public health efforts

Change of Delhi govt doesn't ensure proactiveness to tackle pollution: SC

Senior advocate Aparajita Singh, who is acting as amicus curiae, submitted she was relieved that Delhi and the Centre wouldn't be at loggerheads after the BJP was set to from government

Parliament session updates: FM says Congress-ruled states not spending their funds on capex

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Govt provides social security to 920 mn people or 65% population: Mandaviya

He informed the House that the government has provided food security to 80 crore people and about 60 crore people get Rs 5 lakh of health assurance under Ayushman Bharat scheme

SC rules alimony, maintenance valid for void marriages under Hindu law

The Supreme Court has ruled that permanent alimony and interim maintenance can be awarded under the Hindu Marriage Act, even if the marriage is declared void, based on case specifics

Uttar Pradesh govt sets ₹60,000 cr excise revenue target for FY26

The state's new excise policy has introduced an e-lottery system for allotting liquor, beer, and wine shops. Existing license holders will have the option of renewal via e-lottery in FY27

Warmer days, fewer cold spells: Why Delhi's winter felt hotter this time

Cold waves, a defining characteristic of Delhi's winters, were almost entirely absent this season. December recorded just one cold wave day

UPSC's new registration module to streamline application process: Govt

The primary objective for implementing this module is to enhance convenience for the candidates, streamline the application process and optimise the examination cycle, he said

No progress on housing, roads, anganwadis under PM-JANMAN in WB: Centre

PM JANMAN, launched in November 2023, aims to provide basic facilities such as safe housing, clean drinking water, education etc, PVTGs through 11 specific initiatives led by nine central ministries