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Number of devotees at Kedarnath touched a new record this year: CM Dhami

The doors of Kedarnath Dham will be closing for the winter season on Sunday, November 3 at 8:30 AM. The Kedarnath site opened its doors on April 25

India eyeing 2028 deadline for Chandrayaan-4 sample-return mission to Moon

The South Pole region is the first choice for the landing of Chandrayaan-4 as it has an abundance of water ice. Scientists suspect that the ice can be mined for life support and rocket fuel

Jairam Ramesh slams NITI Aayog over call to pause emission-reducing gear

His remarks came over a media report, which claimed the NITI Aayog had proposed halting the fitting of equipment to cut sulphur emissions at coal-fired power plants

NSD outreach centre to be established in Bhubaneswar for theatre growth

The minister emphasised that the outreach centre of NSD in Bhubaneswar will play a significant role in promoting and expanding Odia theatre, bringing regional narratives and traditional drama into

UN Secretary-General should also speak for Hindus: VHP after Trump's remark

In a post on X, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad also questioned Human Rights activists for their silence on the issue of attrocities against Hindus

Economist, cultural scholar: Bibek Debroy to be remembered for many talents

A Padma Shri awardee, Bibek Debroy previously served as chancellor of the Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics (GIPE) in Pune

Diwali 2024 bank holiday today: Check if your bank is open on Nov 1

Bank holiday today: Many states will have banks closed on November 1 for Laxmi Pujan, Kut, Kannada Rajyothsava, and Govardhan Pooja, depending on the state

Kerala CM asks Union FM to give grant for Vizhinjam port unconditionally

The VGF is invariably provided as a grant, not a loan and its defining elements are that "the payment to the concessionaire is non-repayable, it is a one-time grant and that it is over the

iPhone maker Apple sets all-time revenue record in India: CEO Tim Cook

Cook said Apple also opened two new stores - one in Mumbai and the other in Delhi - in the country during the quarter

Bibek Debroy, top economic advisor to PM Modi, dies at the age of 69

Debroy was a Padma Shri award recipient and was serving as chairman of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister of India, a position he had held since September 2017

Delhi ranks as world's most polluted city with air quality at 'very poor'

Despite a firecracker ban, Diwali celebrations in Delhi saw heavy use of fireworks, causing the AQI to hit 'very poor' levels, with some areas nearing 'severe' as thick smog settled in

Haryana stubble burning persists, farm leader cites farmers' compulsion

Besides Mann, the meeting was also attended by the Secretary (Fertilizers), Chief Secretary of Punjab, and Additional Chief Secretary (Punjab)

Commercial LPG cylinder price in Delhi rises to Rs 1,802, up by Rs 62

Commercial LPG prices raised in major cities; Delhi's 19-kg cylinder now costs Rs 1,802 after a Rs 62 hike effective November 1, marking the fourth consecutive monthly increase

Delhi records hottest October since 1951 amid rising pollution levels

The CPCB data shows significant pollution levels, especially after Diwali celebrations, raising concerns about air quality and potential health impacts nationwide

PM Modi, Amit Shah extend greetings to five states on their foundation day

Wishing each state individually in various posts on X, he highlighted the contributions of each state to the country

Delhi records 300 fire-related incidents on Diwali, none life-threatening

Delhi Fire Services Director Atul Garg said that between midnight and 6 am, 158 fire-related incidents cases were reported and added that there was no major fire as they had increased fire force

Joint Parliament Committee on Waqf bill to visit 5 cities for study tour

According to an official communication from Joint Secretary JM Baisakh, the study visit program is designed to assist committee members in their review of the proposed bill

IMD predicts moderate thunderstorms, lightning in some parts of Tamil Nadu

IMD has issued an advisory to stay indoors and avoid any travel if possible, ensure children and animals are inside

Union minister Jitendra Singh's brother, BJP MLA Devender Rana dies

Rana, who turned to politics from business as he built a multi-crore business from scratch, was a strong voice for Jammu's Dogra community

Firecracker bursting shrouds Delhi in smog, creating hazardous conditions

Key areas, including Anand Vihar, saw the AQI plunge into the severe category while PM2.5 concentrations soared