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Centre approves Rs 3,027 cr for disaster mitigation projects across states

The committee also approved a scheme for forest fire risk management, targeting 144 high-priority districts across 19 states, with a total outlay of Rs 818.92 crore

Govt asks reasonable airfares for Prayagraj, IndiGo cuts prices by 30-50%

IndiGo's fares for Delhi-Prayagraj flights from February to 16 is now al ittle over Rs 13,500. For January 31, the ticket price is over Rs 21,200 and the lowest is around Rs 9,000 for February 12,2020

K'taka govt issues ordinance to assert control over Bengaluru palace land

The cabinet had expressed concerns that paying Rs 3,014 crore to acquire 16 acres of land for the development of just two kilometers of road would not be economically beneficial for the state

Isro creates history with 100th rocket launch; GSLV-F15 carries NVS-02

The launch was conducted after a 27-hour countdown and the 50.9-metre tall rocket took off at around 6.23 am from the second launch pad in Sriharikota

At least 30 killed, 60 injured in Maha Kumbh stampede, says DIG Krishna

The pre-dawn stampede at the Sangam area of the Maha Kumbh broke out as crores of pilgrims jostled for space to take a holy dip on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya, one of the most auspicious days

Chandigarh mayoral poll: High-stakes contest between BJP, AAP-Cong alliance

The AAP and Congress are contesting the mayoral elections as an alliance

2 yrs after deploying Kavach, Railway Board frames rules on its functioning

Kavach was adopted as the National ATP system in July 2020 and it was first deployed on 1465 route km in South Central Railway in 2023 and its further installation is ongoing

'Poison in Yamuna': Modi, Rahul slam Kejriwal, Haryana court issues summon

In reply to the EC, he said the "alleged statements" attributed to him were made as his public duty to highlight the "severe toxicity and contamination" of raw water received from the BJP-ruled state

Maha minister Nitesh Rane demands ban on burqas for Class 10, 12 exams

He also demanded a ban on the burqa at educational institutions, stating that religious attires should be confined to homes and religious places

Maha Kumbh-bound stranded vehicles on MP-UP border keep govt on toes

At least 30 people were killed and 60 others injured in a stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj in the early hours of Wednesday

BJP ally Chirag Paswan demands cancellation of BPSC exams over lapses

Paswan, whose Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) is an NDA constituent but not a part of state government, said he learnt about "irregularities on a large scale" in the exams from close relatives

What is 'One Nation, One Time' and how will it benefit the country? Details

The Indian government has drafted comprehensive rules mandating use of Indian Standard Time (IST) across platforms to streamline timekeeping

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Karnataka HC says ED's search, seizure at ex-Muda chief's home unlawful

The Karnataka High Court ruled on Wednesday that the Enforcement Directorate's search and seizure at the residence of former Commissioner of MUDA was unlawful and an abuse of legal procedures.

WB's professor's video of wedding in class goes viral, probe ordered

The videos were taken for in-house documentation and were "leaked" to show the Psychology Department in a poor light, she claimed. The professor was, however, asked to go on leave till called back

DGGI uncovers GST fraud involving Rs 3,200 cr worth fake invoices, two held

The DGGI's Bengaluru zonal unit conducted searches at more than 30 locations across Bengaluru and Mumbai, uncovering a complex scam

SC asks hospitals to regularise doctors' absence during RG Kar protests

Solicitor general Tushar Mehta, representing the Centre, said as the case was non-adversarial, the hospitals would abide by the top court's directions

SC urges Railways to take corrective action on Mumbai CST's catering stalls

The May 3 2017 dismissal order by the high court came on a CBI challenge to a 2013 order of the special judge on the complaint of RTI activist Ajay B Bose

Beed sarpanch murder: Activist Damania seeks action against Dhananjay Munde

Munde's close associate Karad has been arrested in an extortion case linked to the murder. On Wednesday, Munde said he was ready to quit if asked by Fadnavis or Ajit Pawar

SC asks Centre to set up panel to safeguard domestic workers' rights

The court directed government to constitute a committee comprising area experts for a legal framework meant for the benefit, protection and regulation of the rights of domestic workers