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BRICS: Tourism ministers adopt declaration to deepen tourism cooperation

The Indian delegation included Tourism Secretary Bhuvnesh Kumar and Joint Secretary Harikishore S, among other officials.

TTD to deploy robotic dog for wildlife monitoring around Tirupati temple

TTD is eyeing the deployment of an advanced robotic dog to strengthen real-time monitoring of wildlife movement to enhance devotees' safety in the woods surrounding Tirumala.

Easing of 10% rule on Chinese stake attracts FDI worth ₹4,896 crore

Investments span sectors including information technology, artificial intelligence, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, data centres and transport services, government says

1 paisa above gold rate: Joyalukkas wins tender for TVK's newborn scheme

Joyalukkas emerged as the lowest bidder for Tamil Nadu's Rs 755-crore scheme to provide 1-gram gold rings to 4.42 lakh newborn babies, quoting a symbolic service charge

A fragile climb: India's trekking push faces test of safety, sustainability

Nirmal Purja's icy death has rekindled questions about safety, overcrowding and tourism in the mountains

Maha FDA suspends licenses of Radio Club, McDonald's outlet in south Mumbai

FDA suspended the food business licences of the Bombay Presidency Radio Club and a McDonald's outlet in south Mumbai along with 12 other food establishments

No compromise on national security: Bengal CM outlines his 4 point agenda

CM Suvendu Adhikari said the functioning of his govt to bring a "transformative" change in Bengal was guided by a 4 point agenda, including an uncompromising stand on national security and nationalism

PM Narendra Modi meets founders, CEOs of 20 homegrown space-tech startups

The Prime Minister said private participation had strengthened India's space ambitions and urged startups to explore applications in agriculture, environment and education

India has political stability, world sees it as spot of growth: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted on Friday that reforms in all spheres are his government's commitment and that India continues to take several steps to ensure continued growth momentum.

SC refuses plea against use of homeopathic 'immunity booster' in Kerala

Petitioner argued Arsenicum Album had not undergone requisite clinical trials; court said a separate petition could challenge alleged non-compliance with protocols

SC cuts legal practice requirement for judicial service to one year

New regime takes effect from April 1, 2027; selected candidates will undergo one year of intensive training followed by a year-long structured clerkship

Govt eases norms for exporters to get 'One Star Export House' status

The government relaxed the 'One Star Export House' eligibility condition for exporters by revising the specific international trade and financial performance norms in three consecutive fiscal years

Sohrabuddin Shaikh encounter: Plea in SC challenges acquittal of 22 accused

The petition has been filed by Nayabuddin Shaikh, younger brother of deceased Sohrabuddin Shaikh, challenging the May 7 order of the high court which, while acquitting the accused

Centre to create national data grid for cases across 16 tribunals, panels

The Tribunals Reforms Bill, which was passed by Parliament recently and will come into force on a day to be decided by the government, provides for a National Tribunals Data Grid

Delhi logs over 1,700 swine flu cases this year amid influenza surge

Doctors in Delhi said they are seeing a noticeable surge in number of patients with influenza and influenza-like symptoms, though most cases are mild to moderate

Census duty piles on the workload for government school teachers

Government school teachers across India are facing longer hours, safety concerns and mounting pressure as Census 2027 enumeration duties begin

NITI Aayog proposes rethinking the school-degree-job pipeline: Here's how

India needs to move beyond simply expanding higher education and training more people and instead build a system that better connects education, skills and employment, NITI Aayog said in a report

Revanth Reddy's US trip cancelled: How CMs get approval for foreign trips

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy's US trip was cancelled after the MEA denied political clearance. Here's how chief ministers and other public officials get approval for foreign travel

India, Russia discuss strengthening higher education cooperation

Mukerjee was appointed the higher education secretary as part of a top-level bureaucratic reshuffle effected by the Centre on August 10

Fresh arson, petrol bomb attacks reported in Meghalaya, no injuries

In a bid to defuse inter-state tensions, CMs Conrad Sangma and Himanta Sarma agreed to work together to restore peace and normalcy following the recent violence and disruptions between the two states