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SECI power deals cannot be scrapped without solid proof: Andhra CM Naidu

The CM noted that he would take action only after procuring the required documentary evidence

SECI power deals cannot be scrapped without solid proof: Andhra CM Naidu
Updated On : 02 Jan 2025 | 6:34 PM IST

Bank holidays in January 2025: Check state-wise bank holiday complete list

January Bank Holidays 2025: Banks will remain shut for 13 days in January, including certain festivals, important celebrations and national holidays. Check the complete holiday list

Bank holidays in January 2025: Check state-wise bank holiday complete list
Updated On : 02 Jan 2025 | 6:02 PM IST

Man crosses over illegally into Pak to marry Facebook friend, lands in jail

Badal Babu from the Aligarh district of Uttar Pradesh was arrested last week in the Mandi Bahauddin district of Pakistan's Punjab province (some 240 kms from Lahore) for illegal border crossing

Man crosses over illegally into Pak to marry Facebook friend, lands in jail
Updated On : 02 Jan 2025 | 5:55 PM IST

Travel tips for first-time travelers to Maha Kumbh 2025, know all details

Maha Kumbh is held in Prayagraj every 12 years. This year, it will occur from Jan 13 to Feb 26. If you also want to visit there, then scroll down to know the complete travel guide

Travel tips for first-time travelers to Maha Kumbh 2025, know all details
Updated On : 02 Jan 2025 | 5:52 PM IST

Himanta vowed to make Assam top 5, now he is one of the richest CMs: Gogoi

While Sarma is among the wealthiest, Assam ranks 31st in the Human Development Index (HDI), which points out a gap between the state's economic progress and the chief minister's wealth

Himanta vowed to make Assam top 5, now he is one of the richest CMs: Gogoi
Updated On : 02 Jan 2025 | 5:47 PM IST

Racket facilitating entry of Bangladeshi nationals busted in Delhi, 4 held

The immigration racket involved handlers in Bangladesh and India who handled transportation and others in India who helped forge fake documents for their stay in India

Racket facilitating entry of Bangladeshi nationals busted in Delhi, 4 held
Updated On : 02 Jan 2025 | 5:45 PM IST

Rajasthan Guv hails NEP, says old education system sought to produce clerks

his outdated system has been replaced by the NEP, which has been crafted by 1,400 experts, he said

Rajasthan Guv hails NEP, says old education system sought to produce clerks
Updated On : 02 Jan 2025 | 5:32 PM IST

Shubman Gill, other cricketers, to be summoned in Rs 450 cr Ponzi scam case

Gill is said to have invested close to Rs 2 crore in the scheme masterminded by Bhupendrasinh Zala, who absconded after allegedly defrauding about 11,000 investors

Shubman Gill, other cricketers, to be summoned in Rs 450 cr Ponzi scam case
Updated On : 02 Jan 2025 | 5:30 PM IST

Will Nitish Kumar jump ship again? Bihar CM reacts to frenemy Lalu's offer

Nitish Kumar was asked about Lalu Yadav's 'our doors are open' remark, where the latter offered his former ally to join hands with INDIA bloc again

Will Nitish Kumar jump ship again? Bihar CM reacts to frenemy Lalu's offer
Updated On : 02 Jan 2025 | 6:38 PM IST

DPCC collected over Rs 112 crore in compensation till Nov: Report in NGT

The green body had sought details on the EC imposed and its utilisation from the DPCC

DPCC collected over Rs 112 crore in compensation till Nov: Report in NGT
Updated On : 02 Jan 2025 | 5:18 PM IST

Youngest world chess champion Gukesh Dommaraju meets Gautam Adani

The chess champion, along with his parents, met Adani in Ahmedabad

Youngest world chess champion Gukesh Dommaraju meets Gautam Adani
Updated On : 02 Jan 2025 | 5:16 PM IST

Himachal to allocate 22 new hydropower projects of 828 MW capacity: Sukhu

The projects, ranging from 6.5 MW to 400 MW, are located across the districts of Kullu, Chamba, Kinnaur, Lahaul-Spiti, and Shimla

Himachal to allocate 22 new hydropower projects of 828 MW capacity: Sukhu
Updated On : 02 Jan 2025 | 5:13 PM IST

'Anna University sexual assault case is being politicised', says Madras HC

The incident, which took place on December 23, involved the sexual assault of a 19-year-old engineering student on the university campus

'Anna University sexual assault case is being politicised', says Madras HC
Updated On : 02 Jan 2025 | 5:02 PM IST

India-EFTA trade pact may come into force before end of 2025: Goyal

The European Free Trade Association (EFTA) members are Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland.

India-EFTA trade pact may come into force before end of 2025: Goyal
Updated On : 02 Jan 2025 | 4:36 PM IST

Textile exports increase 7% to $21.35 bn in Apr-Oct of FY25: Govt

The outbound shipments from the sector stood at USD 20 billion in the same period of the previous financial year, FY 2023-24

Textile exports increase 7% to $21.35 bn in Apr-Oct of FY25: Govt
Updated On : 02 Jan 2025 | 4:10 PM IST

Weather update today: Freezing temperatures in J&K, AQI surges in Kolkata

The temperature dipped in Jammu and Kashmir as the minimum temperature went down -12.68 degrees Celsius with several regions witnessing snowfall

Weather update today: Freezing temperatures in J&K, AQI surges in Kolkata
Updated On : 02 Jan 2025 | 2:47 PM IST

5% Indian women underwent hysterectomy, reveals NFHS 4 data analysis

The authors found higher hysterectomy rates in states such as Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Bihar

5% Indian women underwent hysterectomy, reveals NFHS 4 data analysis
Updated On : 02 Jan 2025 | 2:41 PM IST

Mamata Banerjee alleges BSF letting 'Bangladeshi terrorists' enter Bengal

Calling it the 'blueprint' of central government, Mamata Banerjee alleged that the BSF was allowing 'Bangladeshi terrorists' to cross the border to create instability in West Bengal

Mamata Banerjee alleges BSF letting 'Bangladeshi terrorists' enter Bengal
Updated On : 02 Jan 2025 | 2:32 PM IST

ICMR proposes revised version of National Essential Diagnostics List

According to the revised draft, nine types of diagnostic tests, including those for diabetes, Malaria, TB, HIV and syphilis should be made available

ICMR proposes revised version of National Essential Diagnostics List
Updated On : 02 Jan 2025 | 2:24 PM IST

Solar pump scheme helps 29,000 Rajasthan farmers in a year

Under the scheme, solar-powered pumps with capacities of 3, 5, 7.5, and 10 horsepower (HP) can be installed, but the subsidy is payable only up to 7.5 HP capacity

Solar pump scheme helps 29,000 Rajasthan farmers in a year
Updated On : 02 Jan 2025 | 1:48 PM IST