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Maharashtra govt to draft its AI policy soon, says minister Shelar

The India AI Mission, launched by the central government earlier this year with a budget of Rs 10,372 crore, aims to enhance AI capabilities across the nation

Mumbai property registrations hit 13-yr high in 2024 at over 141k units

Mumbai city, under the jurisdiction of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), recorded 12,418 property registrations in December 2024, generating Rs 1,134 crore in revenue for the state

Petrol, diesel sales soar in December as holiday travel boost demand

Petrol sales of three state-owned firms, which control 90 per cent of the fuel market, soared 9.8 per cent to 2.99 million tonne in December

What is blood money, key to saving Kerala nurse from death row in Yemen?

The Quran encourages forgiveness and compensation to the victim's family as preferable alternatives to retribution. This system is called 'diyya,' which loosely refers to 'blood money.'

2024 was India's warmest year since 1901, global temp also hit record high

The year 2024 now ranks as the warmest year on record since 1901, surpassing 2016, which had recorded a mean land surface air temperature 0.54 degrees Celsius above normal

Prez Murmu, V-P Dhankar, PM Modi extend New Year greetings to people

President Murmu asked the people to renew commitment to work together for creating a brighter, more inclusive and sustainable future for India and the world

Katra returns to normalcy after weeklong shutdown against ropeway project

With the return of normalcy, hundreds of pilgrims thronged the holy town on the first day of the year to pay obeisance at the cave shrine, with long serpentine queues seen at the entry points in Katra

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar owns movable, immovable assets worth Rs 1.64 crore

According to details of assets of the CM and his cabinet colleagues uploaded on the Bihar government website on December 31, Kumar has Rs 21,052 in cash and nearly Rs 60,811.56 in different banks

Kolkata Metro introduces Rs 10 surcharge for late-night Blue-line service

From January 1, the official confirmed that the Rs 10 surcharge will be applicable uniformly without considering the distance travelled

CPI (M) aims to expand to new areas along inter-state borders: MHA report

The annual report for 2023-2024 mentions that the geographical spread of LWE has also been shrinking considerably

HUA ministry focussed on metro expansion, affordable housing in 2024

According to the ministry, 23 smart cities have completed more than 75 per cent of their projects

Beed sarpanch murder: Villagers stage 'jal samadhi' for accused arrest

The Crime Investigation Department (CID) is conducting the probe into the murder and extortion cases

Diljit Dosanjh served legal notice for 'pro-alcohol' songs in Ludhiana show

Singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh performed his final concert as part of the Dil-Luminati tour in Ludhiana on December 31

Mizoram incurs Rs 336.49 crore loss due to African swine fever in 2024

So far, the state has suffered Rs 896.69 crore loss due to the dreaded pig disease since 2021

Delhi Police crackdowns on illegal immigrants, to deport over 25 people

The police have also managed to crackdown on a racket in connection with issuing fake Aadhar cards

Five members of family found dead in Lucknow hotel, accused arrested

The forensic teams have been deployed at the crime spot to collect evidence

Happy New Year 2025: Google Doodle rings in 2025 with silvery sparkle

Google's doodle 2025 has a heavenly theme, with a glowing star in place of the letter "O," signifying fresh starts and symbolizing a beacon of hope

18 protesters detained in stir against Katra ropeway project released

Work on the ropeway would be suspended till the committee holds talks with the protesters

Panchayati Ministry in 2024: Focus on more buildings, internet connectivity

Panchayati Raj Ministry sanctioned funds for the construction of Gram Panchayat (GP) Bhawans in 4,604 locations

Here's all about the temple-mosque disputes that mushroomed in UP in 2024

Court in Baghpat dismissed a decades-old plea filed by a Muslim side over a site that Hindu devotees feel is the Mahabharat-era "Lakshagriha