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Delhi HC quashes CAT contempt orders against revenue secy, CBIC chairman

The case arose from service-related claims of Hari Narayan Meena, an Indian Revenue Service officer of the 2004 batch

Bomb threats received in Dera Ballan, Jalandhar schools ahead of PM's visit

Police said they were verifying the threat emails and the matter was currently under investigation

Govt mandates 2 years' central deputation for IPS officers to qualify as IG

The move aims to ensure that senior officers have adequate ground-level working experience at the Centre, an officer in the know of the development said

Budget, FASTag rules, tobacco prices: Key things to watch out for on Feb 1

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget in Parliament on the first day of the month

PM Modi's ally proposes bill to ban social media for children in India

India, the world's second-biggest smartphone market with 750 million devices and a billion internet users, is a key growth market for social media apps and does not set ‌a minimum age for access

Working on first uncrewed mission for Gaganyaan in 2027: Isro chairman

he Gaganyaan mission is India's first human spaceflight programme currently under development

India most vulnerable amid extreme heat risks, says new Oxford study

The study warns that if global warming reaches two degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels by 2050, nearly half of the world's population will be living with extreme heat

Maharashtra EOW arrests three for cheating 11,000 investors of ₹500 crore

According to police, the accused established an investment company, Trade with Jazz, with its headquarters in Pune in 2019, offering a scheme that allegedly drew in more than 11,000 people

Traffic curbs in central Delhi for Indian Navy Half Marathon on Feb 1

The 10-km run, beginning at 6.30 am, and the 5-km run, from 7.30 am, will also cover parts of Bhishma Pitamah Marg, Lodhi Road, Mathura Road and adjoining roads

Unaware of Sunetra's swearing-in as Maharashtra Dy CM: Sharad Pawar

Addressing a press conference in Baramati, Pawar said that he had found out about the swearing-in through media reports

Ministry of Culture tableau wins first prize at Republic Day 2026 parade

Through evocative visuals and symbolism, the tableau underscored the timeless relevance of the National Song to India's collective identity

Delhi air quality worsens, remains 'poor'; IMD issues alert for rain, snow

Delhi recorded 'poor' air quality on Saturday morning as dense to very dense fog reduced visibility across north and central India, affecting several airports

NCP to meet at Mumbai's Vidhan Bhavan today amid buzz over party merger

This comes amid speculations around Sunetra Pawar as the Deputy CM face and a merger of the two NCP factions

North India to see rain, snow due to western disturbances; IMD issues alert

The IMD has issued alerts for rain, snowfall and dense fog across north India, with western disturbances set to impact the region in the coming days

AAIB probing various aspects in AI171 crash, nothing ruled out yet

AAIB says no angle has been ruled out in the Air India crash probe, as investigators examine technical, human and operational factors

Datanomics: Baramati crash turns focus on safety of non-scheduled flights

The crash of Ajit Pawar's chartered Learjet revives concerns over non-scheduled aviation safety, with data showing recurring landing-phase accidents and runway excursions in India

Skymet says El Nino might strengthen in middle of Indian monsoon this year

Private forecaster warns evolving El Nino could suppress monsoon rainfall, raise heatwave risks and impact farm output, with models pointing to a peak in winter

Menstrual health integral part of right to life and dignity, says SC

Court orders nationwide rollout of free menstrual hygiene facilities in schools, making the Union government's policy binding on all government and private institutions

PM Modi speaks to Venezuela's acting president on deepening bilateral ties

This was the first time the two leaders spoke since the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by the United States

NCP meeting on Jan 31 to name Sunetra Pawar party leader: Bhujbal

Chhagan Bhujbal says CM Fadnavis has no objection to Sunetra Pawar's swearing-in as deputy chief minister if legislature party clears the move