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Karnataka's 'green cess' on water: Dy CM, minister contradict each other

Karnataka Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre said that he has proposed a Rs 3 cess on the water bills to save the ghats by building a corpus fund meant for the conservation of the ecosystem

UP demolition drive's victims welcome SC verdict, look to seek compensation

The Uttar Pradesh government, which has been receiving flak from various quarters over its bulldozer action, has also hailed the apex court's verdict

IMD launches dedicated weather forecast for Sabarimala pilgrimage

In a first for the Sabarimala pilgrimage, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has introduced a localised weather forecasting system, similar to those for the Amarnath and Char Dham yatras.

Guru Nanak Jayanti 2024: Are banks closed on Friday, November 15?

Guru Nanak Jayanti bank holiday 2024: Banks will remain shut in several states on Friday, November 15, 2024, due to Guru Nanak Jayanti and Karthika Purnima. Check the state-wise list here

'No prosecution sanction': AAP's Amanatullah Khan granted bail in ED case

Directing Khan be released on a bail bond of Rs 1 lakh, Special Judge Jitendra Singh of Rouse Avenue court said that there was sufficient evidence to proceed but no prosecution sanction obtained

CJI Khanna brings fresh roster on case allocation, first 3 benches for PILs

The subject-wise allocation of cases has been done for 16 senior judges who will be presiding benches

A decade of student protest in India: What made the youth hit the streets?

As protests erupt over the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission, here's a timeline of student movements in the past decade that shaped India's political and social landscape through youth activism

Delhi air turns cancerous: What COP29 experts suggest on pollution crisis

With 'severe' pollution levels, Delhi is now the second most polluted city globally, behind Pakistan's Lahore, with an air quality index of 1,399

Dominica to honour PM Modi with highest award at India-CARICOM Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will receive the 'Dominica Award of Honour' in recognition of his role during the Covid-19 pandemic

Andhra targets YSRCP activists, cracks down on derogatory social posts

Andhra Pradesh govt issues 680 notices, files 147 cases and arrests 49 individuals in a week over derogatory social media posts allegedly targeting the wives and daughters of TDP leaders

ED launches new raids against 'lottery king' Santiago for money laundering

Sources said multiple premises linked to Martin were being searched on Thursday in Chennai and some other places

Delhi Airport issues advisory for passengers amid rising air pollution

A dense layer of smog enveloped the national capital as the pollution levels continued to rise, AQI level in Delhi at 8 am was 428, as per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)

KTR named in police remand report over Vikarabad collector attack in T'gana

This comes in the wake of the arrest of BRS MLA Patnam Narender Reddy on Wednesday morning in connection with the attack on Vikarabad collector

Mumbai airport on high alert after bomb threat on Azerbaijan flight

The call was made to the CISF control room, alleging that a person was carrying explosives aboard a flight from Mumbai to Azerbaijan

Delhi AQI 'severe' for day 2; 10 flights diverted due to fog: Top updates

Despite alarming pollution levels, city officials have not yet activated Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), which includes the closure of primary schools

Doctor stabbed at Chennai hospital 'stable,' 'spoke to us': DMK's Kanimozhi

Dr Balaji Jagannath, an oncologist was 'stabbed at least seven times' by accused Vigneswaran in Kalaignar Centenary hospital in Chennai, officials said yesterday

Mumbai Traffic police issues advisory ahead of PM Modi's rally in city

BJP's Public Meeting: The Mumbai Police issued a traffic advisory alerting commuters over the potential disruption in vehicle movement ahead of PM Modi's rally at Dadar's Shivaji Park today (Nov 14)

Stones pelted, vehicles burnt after assault of polling officer in Rajasthan

Tension prevailed in the entire area after the incident, prompting authorities to deploy additional police force to maintain law and order situation

Happy Children's Day 2024: Wishes, messages and inspiring quotes to share

Every year on November 14, the nation celebrates the anniversary of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru's birth as Children's Day. The children used to call him "Chacha Nehru"

TN facing worst law, order situation: AIADMK after attack on Chennai doctor

The accused had been coming to the hospital, accompanying his mother for her cancer treatment and she had completed six cycles of chemotherapy, according to the director of the hospital