Thursday, March 26, 2026 | 03:33 AM ISTहिंदी में पढें
Business Standard
Notification Icon
userprofile IconSearch

Page 913 - India News

T'gana's decision of Rs 500 bonus on fine paddy pushes cultivation by 61%

The total paddy production stood at 15.3 million tons against 14.6 million tons last year while during the rainy season of this year, the total area under paddy cultivation is 66.77 lakh acres against

T'gana's decision of Rs 500 bonus on fine paddy pushes cultivation by 61%
Updated On : 17 Nov 2024 | 12:05 PM IST

Mumbai enveloped in fog and haze as AQI hits 179, visibility drops

The AQI for Chembur was recorded at 55, WTP Bhandup Complex at 114, IMD Colada at 200, Fire Station Malad at 276, Bapista Garden Mazagaon at 176, BMC Shastri Garden Worli at 250

Mumbai enveloped in fog and haze as AQI hits 179, visibility drops
Updated On : 17 Nov 2024 | 10:29 AM IST

Army holds mini marathon to boost civil-military relation in J&K's Poonch

The first ever mini-marathon in the border subdivision ahead of the mega Mendhar sports festival was undertaken under operation 'Sadbhavana' (goodwill) to foster unity and social cohesion

Army holds mini marathon to boost civil-military relation in J&K's Poonch
Updated On : 17 Nov 2024 | 10:16 AM IST

Delhi battles hazardous air as Grap III, vehicle bans come into effect

Experts have recommended limiting outdoor activities, especially for vulnerable groups such as children, senior citizens, and individuals with cardiovascular or respiratory conditions

Delhi battles hazardous air as Grap III, vehicle bans come into effect
Updated On : 17 Nov 2024 | 9:58 AM IST

Manipur violence: Rahul urges PM to visit state, work for restoring peace

A day after the bodies of three out of six missing persons were fished out of a river in Manipur, protesters on Saturday attacked the residences of three state ministers and six MLAs

Manipur violence: Rahul urges PM to visit state, work for restoring peace
Updated On : 17 Nov 2024 | 7:26 AM IST

News updates: Mob tries to storm CM N Biren Singh's home as Manipur protests escalate

Catch all the latest news updates from around the world here

News updates: Mob tries to storm CM N Biren Singh's home as Manipur protests escalate
Updated On : 16 Nov 2024 | 11:05 PM IST

Over 600 development projects carried out in Delhi villages in 7 months

These projects were selected after detailed on-ground consultations with the residents themselves wherein DMs over three rounds had stayed in the villages and consulted the residents in camps

Over 600 development projects carried out in Delhi villages in 7 months
Updated On : 16 Nov 2024 | 11:03 PM IST

Economic progress only long term solution for stability in NE: Meghalaya CM

Speaking on the sidelines of the Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival, Sangma asserted that there has been a "drastic reduction" in overall insurgency

Economic progress only long term solution for stability in NE: Meghalaya CM
Updated On : 16 Nov 2024 | 10:59 PM IST

Delhi govt inaugurates 1st all-women 'Sakhi bus depot' in Sarojini Nagar

The initiative features an entirely female workforce, including drivers, conductors, and other staff. It is part of a broader vision to create a more inclusive and gender-equal work environment

Delhi govt inaugurates 1st all-women 'Sakhi bus depot' in Sarojini Nagar
Updated On : 16 Nov 2024 | 10:46 PM IST

CJI expresses concern over 'exodus of young talent' from legal practice

Speaking at "Felicitation Function" organised by Bar Council of India, Khanna said there is a need to create a minimum remuneration standard for young advocates in the first few years of their career

CJI expresses concern over 'exodus of young talent' from legal practice
Updated On : 16 Nov 2024 | 10:14 PM IST

NHRC issues notice to UP govt, DGP over newborns' death in Jhansi fire

Describing reports of the incident as "disturbing", the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has sought a detailed report within a week

NHRC issues notice to UP govt, DGP over newborns' death in Jhansi fire
Updated On : 16 Nov 2024 | 10:03 PM IST

Delhi records lowest temperature of season so far at 15.3 degrees Celsius

With night-time temperatures dropping, fog continued to envelop the capital, accompanied by cold winds in the morning and evening

Delhi records lowest temperature of season so far at 15.3 degrees Celsius
Updated On : 16 Nov 2024 | 9:58 PM IST

UP govt forms 4-member panel to probe Jhansi fire that took 10 lives

CM Yogi Adityanath has already directed the Divisional Commissioner of Jhansi, the fire department and the deputy inspector general of police to submit a report on the incident within 12 hours

UP govt forms 4-member panel to probe Jhansi fire that took 10 lives
Updated On : 16 Nov 2024 | 9:23 PM IST

Air quality worsens in more areas of Delhi, over Rs 5.85 cr fine imposed

Out of Delhi's 39 monitoring stations, data shared by the CPCB showed that all except for Sri Aurobindo Marg reported air quality in the "severe" category, with AQI levels above 400

Air quality worsens in more areas of Delhi, over Rs 5.85 cr fine imposed
Updated On : 16 Nov 2024 | 8:26 PM IST

Robust, transparent audit system helps strengthen democracy, says Om Birla

Addressing an 'Audit Diwas' event of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) here, he asserted that a strong and transparent audit brings fiscal discipline and monetary prudence

Robust, transparent audit system helps strengthen democracy, says Om Birla
Updated On : 16 Nov 2024 | 8:02 PM IST

Those dreaming of J&K's independence unaware of ground realities: Farooq

The veteran politician said the fact that the Indian cricket team is not likely to visit Pakistan for the Champions Trophy early next year shows the strained relations between the two countries

Those dreaming of J&K's independence unaware of ground realities: Farooq
Updated On : 16 Nov 2024 | 7:36 PM IST

Delhi traffic police slaps fines totalling Rs 1 cr for Grap-3 violations

According to police, they have also issued challans to 4,855 vehicles imposing a total of Rs 4.8 crore in fines for not having Pollution Under Control Certificates (PUCC) in the national capital

Delhi traffic police slaps fines totalling Rs 1 cr for Grap-3 violations
Updated On : 16 Nov 2024 | 7:28 PM IST

Punjab's Fazilka-based person arrested in Baba Siddique murder case

Punjab Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said the accused has been identified as Akash Gill, a native of Pakka Chishti of Fazilka district in Punjab

Punjab's Fazilka-based person arrested in Baba Siddique murder case
Updated On : 16 Nov 2024 | 6:53 PM IST

Most employees say candidates are partly to blame for job scams: Report

A substantial 75 per cent of surveyed employees indicated that many job seekers fail to exercise the necessary caution when engaging with potential frauds posing as employers or recruiters

Most employees say candidates are partly to blame for job scams: Report
Updated On : 16 Nov 2024 | 6:42 PM IST

Protesters storm houses of 2 Manipur ministers, 3 MLAs over 3 persons death

The mob attacks on legislators' houses prompted the Imphal West administration to impose prohibitory orders in the district for an indefinite period

Protesters storm houses of 2 Manipur ministers, 3 MLAs over 3 persons death
Updated On : 16 Nov 2024 | 6:10 PM IST