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Mumbai HC says no to namaz site near airport, cites security concerns

Repeatedly stressing on the aspect of airport security, the HC said it will not throw caution to the wind

Andhra Pradesh mulls ₹25,000 birth incentive to arrest falling TFR: Naidu

Andhra Pradesh is weighing a Rs 25,000 birth incentive for couples from their second child onwards as the state seeks to raise its fertility rate and tackle long-term demographic challenges

'India, Finland back rule of law': PM Modi pitches for peace in West Asia

PM Modi invoked the historic trade deal signed with the European Union in January and said that at a period on instability India and Europe were entering a golden period of their relationship

Rajasthan govt to set up ₹2,000 crore fund for school infrastructure

Rajasthan to create ₹2,000-crore school infrastructure fund, build 1,500 classrooms and AI labs in 1,000 schools as part of wider Budget push on education, jobs, and rural infrastructure

Maharashtra's economy projected to grow 7.9% in 2025-26: Economic Survey

The survey projected industry sector growth at 5.7 per cent and agriculture and allied activities at 3.4 per cent during the year

LS Speaker's removal: Om Birla to sit in House, not chair proceedings

According to the rules and laid down procedure, Birla will get a right to defend himself when the resolution is discussed by the lower house

Maharashtra posts slowest GSDP growth among four largest state economies

In the post-Covid period, the state's GSDP (Gross State Domestic Product) grew by nearly 43 per cent between 2021-22 and 2024-25, trailing Karnataka, Gujarat and Tamil Nadu

Restrictions continue in Kashmir after protests against Khamenei's killing

Chief minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday held a meeting with civil society representatives and religious leaders as part of efforts to bring the situation back to normalcy

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar confirms Rajya Sabha bid, thanks voters for trust

Nitish Kumar confirms he will seek entry to the Rajya Sabha, saying it fulfils a long-held goal, while the question of who will replace him as Bihar chief minister remains open

Maharashtra transporters call stir, indefinite strike against e-challans

According to M-TAC representatives, transporters will stage protests at Azad Maidan in Mumbai and outside the Regional Transport Office (RTO) premises in other parts of the state

'The guy is unique': Canadian PM Mark Carney lauds PM Modi's work ethic

Sharing insights into his interaction with the Indian leader at a seminar hosted by the Lowy Institute in Sydney on Wednesday, Carney expressed admiration for PM Modi's relentless dedication

Stranded Indians in Dubai reach Ahmedabad safely amid West Asia conflict

Coordination between airport authorities and airline officials is bringing relief to stranded passengers who had faced uncertainty over the past few days

India hosts global leaders as Raisina Dialogue 2026 focuses on AI, security

The three-day conference from March 5 to 7 is examining how technological disruption, strategic competition and economic security are reshaping global politics

Delhi air quality improves to 'moderate' aided by strong surface winds

Air quality stands at 135 in moderate category; strong surface winds and clear skies likely to aid further dispersal of pollutants across the national capital

Govt taps space startups to develop 'bodyguard' satellites amid tensions

Discussions between government bodies and startups are in advanced stages and the private companies are aiming to launch their first test satellite in the first half of this year

Early summer sets in as daytime temperatures soar across much of India

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has cautioned that maximum temperatures are likely to stay 4-6 degrees Celsius above normal in many parts of the country on most days this week

MEA sets up control room amid West Asia tensions, issues helpline numbers

The Ministry of External Affairs also released emergency contact numbers of Indian embassies across West Asia and Gulf region to assist Indian nationals

Tamil Nadu unveils Shipbuilding Policy 2026 to boost green tech

The policy aims to establish the state as a global leader in sustainable maritime technology, focusing on zero-emission vessels and world-class green recycling facilities

Karnataka panel backs move to grant Tulu isecond official language status

The panel also included Tharanatha Gatti Kapikad, president of the Karnataka Tulu Sahitya Academy, in an advisory capacity

Centre has asked states not to undertake own Gulf evacuations: Fadnavis

He emphasised that efforts are being intensified to safely bring back the stuck persons