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PM to launch development projects on Jan 3, hand over 1,675 flats to needy

The PM will also inaugurate the new Integrated Office Complex of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) at Dwarka

SC to hear Owaisi's plea for implementation of 1991 places of worship law

A bench comprising Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar ordered that Owaisi's fresh plea to be tagged with pending cases on the matter and said it will be taken up on February

Ropeway across Yamuna? Delhi L-G VK Saxena asks DDA to survey sites

Delhi L-G VK Saxena has directed DDA to survey sites for ropeways across the Yamuna, promoting eco-friendly transport and reducing congestion, with a report due in a month

Siddaramiah refuses BJP's demand for minister's resignation in suicide case

In response to the BJP's call for a CBI investigation, Siddaramaiah questioned the party's faith in the state police

PM Modi to inaugurate several development projects in Delhi on Jan 3

He will inaugurate 1,675 newly constructed flats, the PMO said, adding the development is in line with the prime minister's housing for all initiative

45 injured as bus rams into trucks on Delhi-Mumbai Expressway in Rajasthan

DSP said around 45 passengers in the bus were injured and more than 20 were admitted to Dausa District Hospital

MIB tells parliamentary panel it's working on rules to regulate online ads

Member of Parliament Nishikant Dubey who is chairing the committee had requested the ministry to give updates on the status of rules

PM Modi lauds Maha govt's efforts for development in Maoist-affected areas

A number of Naxal cadres laid down their arms during his visit, with Fadnavis also unveiling several development initiatives

Delhi's air quality worsens, AQI remains in 'poor' category for 3rd day

Earlier in the week, on Monday, the capital saw a temporary improvement in air quality, with levels shifting to the "moderate" category after heavy rainfall over the weekend

PM Modi meets Diljit Dosanjh, calls him combination of talent, tradition

After the meeting, Diljit Dosanjh expressed his gratitude, calling it a fantastic way to start the year

Cold wave maintains hold on Delhi despite marginal rise in temperature

Frigid winds and moderate to dense fog will maintain a biting chill in Delhi, according to weather forecasts

First cabinet of 2025 dedicated to enhancing prosperity of farmers: PM Modi

The Cabinet decision on extending the One-time Special Package on Di-Ammonium Phosphate will help our farmers by ensuring DAP at affordable prices

India's power consumption increases nearly 6% to 130.40 bn units in Dec

The peak power demand touched an all-time high of about 250 GW in May 2024. The previous all-time high peak power demand of 243.27 GW was recorded in September 2023

57% schools have functional computers, 53% have internet access: Govt

While over 90 per cent of schools are equipped with basic amenities such as electricity and gender-specific toilets, advanced facilities like functional desktop, Internet access, and ramps

Delhi air quality deteriorates, records most 'severe' AQI days since 2022

Adding to the alarming scenario, Delhi did not record a single day of "Good" air quality (AQI 0-50) throughout 2024

IMD says 2024 warmest year in India since 1901; China also heating up

The annual mean temperature in 2024 was 25.75 degrees Celsius, 0.65 degrees above the long-period average, which too was highest since 1901

Rural development ministry aims to sanction 1 mn houses under PMAY-G in Jan

An official statement said the ministry will set monthly goals to ensure the implementation of rural development schemes on time and to help realise Prime Minister Narendra Modi's dream

40 yrs after Bhopal gas disaster, toxic waste leaves Union Carbide factory

The toxic waste is being shifted in 12 sealed container trucks to the Pithampur industrial area in Dhar district, 250 km away from Bhopal

TAC rejects BJD govt's proposal to amend tribal land transfer rules

In the first meeting of the TAC chaired by chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday, it was resolved to explore an alternative mode to facilitate loans for tribal people for essential purposes

Agra family murder: Neighbours highlight reclusive behaviour of family

The 24-year-old Mohammad Arshad from Agra took his mother and four sisters to the hotel room in Lucknow and allegedly killed them by slitting their throats and wrists