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Deaths of 23 Hindus, 152 attacks on temples in B'desh cited since Aug: Govt

The Government of India has taken note of the incidents of violence against Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh and shared its concerns with the government of Bangladesh, the minister said

Anganwadi centres world's largest childcare institutions: MoS in LS

Minister said that to address these difficulties faced by the working mothers in giving due child care and protection to their children, day-care facilities are being provided through Palna scheme

Executors to move Bombay High Court for probate of Ratan Tata will

The executors of the will are in talks with former Chief Justice Of India (CJI) Sharad Bobde to arbitrate on the matter, said a source close to the development

PM Modi holds interaction with eminent personalities over WAVES summit

The WAVES summit is being positioned by the government as India's global event for the entertainment sector to what Davos is for the economic sector

Probe agencies line up measures to crack down on illegal travel agents

According to the data that the government provided in Parliament last year, the Centre and states had notified 3,094 'illegal agents' on the eMigrate Portal until October 2024

Cabinet okays creation of new South Coast Railway zone under Railways

The Cabinet said that 'Waltair' is a colonial legacy that needed to be changed, explaining the name change

Union Cabinet approves Rs 8,800 crore to boost Skill India Programme

The scheme also places a strong emphasis on international mobility, ensuring Indian workers are equipped with globally recognised skills

Govt extends tenure of National Commission for Safai Karamcharis for 3 yrs

The mandate of Commission is to recommend to central government specific programmes of action towards the elimination of inequalities in status, facilities and opportunities for sanitation workers

Medical entrance exam NEET-UG to be conducted on May 4, announces NTA

The NTA conducts the NEET every year for admission into medical colleges. A total of 1,08,000 seats are available for MBSS course

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Piyush Goyal calls for robust AI regulatory framework to ensure ethical use

The minister emphasised that the subject AI and copyright is very relevant at present as we are seeing nearly perfect counterfeits and copyrights these days

Bombay HC grants bail to two men held for 'plot' to kill Salman Khan

The detailed order was not available yet. Navi Mumbai Police had claimed last year that these two men, along with the other accused

Name ought to be protected: Delhi HC says no to award show on Tata's name

Justice Pushkarna passed the order after one Rajat Srivastava, founder of Delhi Today Group, agreed not to use Ratan Tata's name and refrain from proceeding with award event under Ratan Tata's name

AAI finishes airspace design, flight procedures for Navi Mumbai, Noida

Airports Authority of India said the completion of the airspace design and flight procedures underscores AAI's expertise in managing complex airspace configurations

Workers rights to deepfake: Nearly 50 pvt members' Bills introduced in RS

Members across political parties, from ruling BJP to opposition TMC, Congress, RJD, CPI, CPI(M) and AAP introduced several private members' bills

Bold reforms, energy security crucial for Viksit Bharat 2047: Niti Aayog

Bold reforms, sustainable energy strategies, and a leadership role in global trade would be key to achieve Viksit Bharat by 2047, government think tank NITI Aayog has said.

Govt to roll out monthly unemployment figures from April for data accuracy

Until now, the government released only quarterly unemployment figures for urban areas and combined annual data for urban and rural areas

BJP MP flags 'alarming' rise in junk food consumption, urges govt action

Raising the issue in the House during Zero Hour, the MP Sujeet Kumar from Odisha said the increase in consumption of junk food can be linked to the rise in non-communicable diseases in India

Opposition MPs protest against arrest of Indian fishermen by Sri Lanka

The protest was led by DMK, Congress and Left party MPs from Tamil Nadu and joined by parliamentarians from several other opposition parties

More than 1.4 mn women screened for breast cancer across country: Nadda

He said in a written response to a question in Lok Sabha that more than nine crore women have been screened for cervical cancer