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PM Modi's foreign tour to result in $40 billion fresh investments: MEA

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's five-nation foreign tour has secured fresh investment commitments worth nearly $40 billion across key sectors, the MEA said

Why workers helping train AI robots are worried about losing their jobs

Factory workers are being paid to wear cameras and record their movements to train AI-powered robots. But many fear the technology they are helping build could eventually replace them

Bengal govt bars staff from sharing information with media without sanction

Government employees have been prohibited from directly or indirectly sharing any document or information with the media without approval, the official said

DRI seizes 300,000 smuggled e-cigarettes worth ₹120 crore across 4 states

The Ministry of Finance said all the prohibited e-cigarettes were sourced from China and were concealed inside consignments labelled as other goods to avoid detection

India-Africa Summit postponed as Ebola outbreak raises health concerns

India and the African Union defer the Fourth India-Africa Forum Summit amid Ebola concerns, while India issues health advisories for travellers from affected nations

UP Guv mandates uniform for students in all state colleges, universities

The governor also issued strict instructions to teachers, saying no teacher should indulge in any act that harms the dignity and stature of the profession, the statement said

Delhi govt raises income limit for eligibility to ₹2.5 lakh per annum

At present, the income criterion to become eligible for a ration card in Delhi is capped at ₹1.2 lakh per annum

Govt to amend anti-doping law, proposes five-year jail for suppliers

The amendments have been uploaded on the sports ministry's website for requisite feedback from the public

Cong joins TN govt, CM Vijay expands Cabinet by inducting 23 more ministers

AICC incharge for Tamil Nadu, Girish Chodankar, said the inclusion of his party MLAs in the Cabinet heralded a "turning point" in the political history of Tamil Nadu

Why CBSE's 3-language formula has schools, educators worried over rollout

CBSE's decision to introduce the three-language formula for Class 9 has drawn concerns from educators over teacher shortages, curriculum restructuring and mid-session rollout challenges

PM Modi returns to Delhi after concluding five-nation tour of UAE, Europe

In a post on X after concluding the Italy visit, PM Modi said his discussions with Meloni covered a wide range of sectors and would add new momentum to India-Italy cooperation

Over 10K Kedarnath pilgrims rescued after massive landslide in Uttarakhand

Continuous rockfalls, heavy rainfall, darkness, and challenging mountainous terrain created a highly difficult situation for the stranded travellers

Delhi likely to cross 46°C as IMD issues heatwave alert across India

Extreme heat conditions persist across north and central India, with unusually high night temperatures, even as pre-monsoon rainfall brings some relief across eastern, northeastern, and southern parts

Delhi-NCR braces for disruption as taxi, auto unions begin 3-day strike

Union said that if the Delhi government failed to address their demands and revise fares immediately, the agitation could intensify into a larger movement in the coming days

Sonia, Rahul, Kharge pay tribute to Rajiv Gandhi on 35th death anniversary

Senior Congress leaders Ashok Gehlot, P Chidambaram, Bhupinder Singh Hooda and Mukul Wasnik, among other party members, also paid tribute to the former PM at Vir Bhumi

Delhi appoints Special Branch DCP as officer under new Immigration Act

Officials said the move is aimed at streamlining the monitoring, registration, and regulation of foreign nationals residing in or visiting Delhi

Ladakh grants 'industry' status to hospitality sector, extends incentives

According to the order, tourism units will also be able to access capital incentives, subsidies and other support schemes available to eligible industrial units under government programmes

Kerala govt forms first-ever AI Ministry; PK Kunhalikutty gets charge

The state government officially released the notification for the allocation of portfolios among its cabinet members, with Chief Minister VD Satheesan retaining several key departments

SC seeks Centre, states reply on PIL seeking 30% quota for women lawyers

The plea refers to startling empirical evidence to say that while women are entering law schools in record numbers, they are systematically blocked from professional advancement

PM Modi receives prestigious FAO Agricola Medal for food security efforts

Modi said that the honour reflects India's unwavering commitment to food security, sustainable development and the hard work of those associated with the agriculture sector