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One dead, nine hospitalised in gas leak at pharma company in Andhra Pradesh

District Fire Officer said that one person died, and nine others are under treatment after inhaling toxic gas that leaked at Tagore Pharma in Paravada, in Anakapalli district, Andhra Pradesh

Pali's recognition by PM Modi will boost Ladakh's culture: Tarun Chugh

Highlighting the universal values of peace and non-violence promoted by Lord Buddha, Chugh applauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's unwavering commitment to spreading Buddhist philosophy

T'gana min announces Godavari water for reservoirs to boost water supply

Speaking at a review meeting held at Jalasoudha in Erramanzil on Wednesday, the minister discussed ongoing irrigation projects and lift irrigation schemes in the erstwhile Medak district

Safety initiatives lead to 70% fall in train accidents since 2014: Vaishnaw

Complete Track Circuiting of stations to enhance safety by verification of track occupancy by electrical means has been provided at 6,619 stations up to October 31 this year, he added

Victims autopsy report in Jiribam killings show multiple bullet wounds

Six persons belonging to the Meitei community had gone missing from a relief camp in Jiribam after a gunfight between security forces and suspected Kuki-Zo militants

IndiGo issues advisory, says flight disruptions to continue to and from TN

The ICG said that its ships, aircraft and radar stations issued advisories for fishing boats to return to the harbour

India proposes fund to help developing nations fight plastic pollution

The fund would be modelled on the successful multilateral fund established under the Montreal Protocol, which addressed ozone depletion

Highlights: Term of JPC on the Waqf Amendment Bill extended till end of next budget session

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Karnataka emerges as top state in Positive Talent Balance: Report

Net talent positivity is assessed based on a state or city's ability to absorb, retain, and facilitate talent corridor movements

Corporate exits now happening in 70-90 days under C-PACE, says govt in LS

The average time for processing such applications has reduced to 70-90 days from over six months earlier

Railways achieve 97% electrification, targets 100% green rail network: Govt

Vaishnaw highlighted a significant increase in the pace of electrification, from approximately 1.42 km per day during 2004-14 to about 19.7 km per day in 2023-24

Singapore Airlines' A380 plane rolls back after parking at Delhi airport

In a statement on Wednesday, an airline spokesperson said the plane "experienced a rollback after parking" at the airport, and the pilot immediately applied the brakes to halt the aircraft

Need to make laws more strict to curb vulgarity on social media: Vaishnaw

There is a need to make existing laws more stringent to curb vulgar content on social media platforms, Vaishnaw said amid din in the House

Govt blocks 669K SIM cards, 132K IMEIs to curb cybercrimes, Centre tells RS

Directions have been issued to the TSPs for blocking of such incoming international spoofed calls

Vaishnaw asks Kerala CM to expedite land acquisition for rail projects

In a letter to Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday, minister urged the state to instruct officials to accelerate land acquisition so that construction of ongoing projects could proceed

Cyber fraud stole Rs 11,333 cr till Sep, PM warns against 'digital arrest'

Stock trading scams emerged as the biggest culprit, with 228,094 complaints filed, incurring losses of Rs 4,636 crore

TN to not implement Viswakarma scheme in present form, says CM Stalin

The state has decided to formulate a more inclusive and comprehensive scheme based on social justice for artisans, which does not discriminate based on caste, Stalin said in a letter to Manjhi

Promotion effective only after assuming duty, not from date of vacancy: SC

The apex court delivered its verdict on an appeal filed by the West Bengal government and others challenging a February 2023 judgement of the Calcutta High Court

Soren to take CM oath on Thursday, top INDIA bloc leaders to be present

Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar will administer the oath of office and secrecy to Soren at 4 pm. This will be the 49-year-old JMM leader's fourth stint as chief minister

Abbott launches 14-valent pneumococcal vaccine in India for children

Pneumococcal vaccines address infections caused by pneumococcal bacteria, including pneumonia, meningitis, and blood infections, collectively known as invasive pneumococcal disease