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PM to unveil Rs 40,000 cr project linking 11 rivers in Rajasthan: CR Patil

Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh governments signed a memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Jal Shakti in January 2024 to prepare detailed project reports (DPRs) and onbroad planning

Govt launches 'Jalvahak' scheme to boost cargo movement through waterways

The scheme is jointly implemented by the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) and Inland & Coastal Shipping Ltd (ICSL), a subsidiary of the Shipping Corporation of India

Karur Vysya bank expands footprint with 4 new branches in Tamil Nadu

The new branches would cater to provide all basic banking transactions and also to specific needs of customers and would also offer the entire spectrum of banking and financial services

Delhi's minimum temperature drops to 4.9 degrees C, air quality 'poor'

The IMD has forecast moderate fog for Monday, with the maximum and minimum temperatures expected to remain at 23 degrees Celsius and 5 degrees Celsius, respectively

Indian Railways to elevate tracks for smooth traffic during Maha Kumbh 2025

Cementing operations will begin soon on all the newly-constructed ROBs and RUBs, which will not only ease the movement of crores of devotees attending the Maha Kumbh, but also benefit the city

Pandher urges SKM to unite with farmers protesting on Punjab-Haryana border

Addressing the media at the Shambhu border, Pandher said, We have extended our hands to those brothers who could not participate in the Delhi andolan-2 (Delhi Chalo march). We asked them to forget wh

Illegal tree felling in Delhi: NGT issues notice to environment ministry

It said the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) had filed a reply enclosing a copy of Environment Clearance (EC) dated July 14, 2020, issued by the Union Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate

Bengaluru techie Atul Subhash's wife Nikita Singhania arrested: All we know

On 14 December, Bengaluru-based techie Atul Subhash's estranged wife Nikita Singhania was arrested in connection with his suicide case. Here's a recap of what has happened so far

Atishi accuses Centre of settling Rohingyas in Delhi; Puri denies claim

Citing two tweets by Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri in 2022, Atishi alleged the Union government has settled a large number of illegal Rohingya refugees in different parts of the national capital

Nitish condoles 2 Bihar workers' deaths in Manipur, announces ex gratia

He has announced an ex gratia of Rs 2 lakh each to the immediate family members of the deceased. (he) also directed officials of the state's social welfare and labour departments to ensure that the

ICMR sets up India's first diabetes biobank in Chennai for research

Biobanks are critical in biomedical research, collecting, processing, storing and distributing biospecimens to support scientific research, the article said

Bihar doubles down on major investments as industrial growth surges

In recent months, Adani Group has announced investment of Rs 8,700 crore in Bihar, Ambuja Cements is setting up a Rs 1,200-crore unit, and Coca-Cola is expanding its bottling capacity

Wayanad landslide: Union govt 'adding chilli' to wounds, says Kerala FM

Addressing reporters, Balagopal accused the BJP-ruled Centre of 'failing' to provide even the funds it had promised to the state for disaster relief

Lawyers, activists call for extending POSH Act to political parties

A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Manmohan asked the petitioner to approach the Election Commission of India (ECI) with a representation for the application of the POSH Act

India seeks stronger WTO subsidy regulations for high seas fishing

India also suggested that historical subsidisers should seek permission of the Committee on Fisheries Subsidies for grant of subsidies in future

Digital upskilling of ASHAs vital for transforming rural healthcare: Expert

DIISHA is aimed at employing artificial intelligence-based tools, developed by Elsevier, for empowering ASHAs

Centre, Chhattisgarh committed to end Naxalism in state by March 2026: Shah

When Chhattisgarh becomes free of Naxalism, the entire country will get rid of the menace, Shah said addressing the President's Police Colour Award function at the police parade ground here

BJP completes 1st year in office in Rajasthan, list several achievements

Winning five of the seven seats in the recently-held Assembly bypolls is also being credited to the efficiency of Sharma's leadership

Mexico, Canada, Asean gained more from US-China trade war than India: GTRI

US-China trade war, initiated in 2018 under President Trump with tariffs targeting key sectors, has significantly reshaped global trade flows but failed to achieve its primary goals

Dairy farms in Delhi asked to get pollution control consent within 15 days

Committee issued a public notice directing all 'gaushalas' and dairy farms with 15 or more cattle, and all dairies operating in dairy colonies in Delhi to apply for mandatory consent