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500 EV buses to cut pollution, boost transport in Delhi: Rekha Gupta

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta says the DTC plans to increase its total bus fleet to 14,000 by 2028

PM protected interest of farmers, workers: BJP chief on India-US trade deal

The Modi government "diplomatically and patiently" made a trade deal with the US, said the BJP president

After 11 years, law ministry hikes fees for govt advocates across courts

Law Ministry raises fees for central govt advocates after 11 years; Group A to get ₹21,600 per day, Groups B and C ₹14,400 per day for regular appeals and defended petitions

Delhi 5-star hotel room prices surge as AI summit sparks record demand

The Summit has garnered strong interest from the global community, with over 35,000 registrations received ahead of the event

Triumphs and tragedies: The extraordinary journey of India's first railway

However, this historic milestone achieved by the then-East Indian Railway (EIR) was preceded by a series of unfortunate events that delayed its arrival on the country's landscape

UP court acquits 22 in 2013 Muzaffarnagar riots murder, arson case

Additional District and Sessions Judge Kanishk Kumar acquitted the accused on Saturday, observing that the prosecution had failed to prove the charges beyond reasonable doubt

Farmers' interest protected in trade deal, says Shivraj Singh Chouhan

The India-US trade deal reduces tariffs on Indian goods in the US to 18 per cent, while Washington has claimed the deal will help it export more agricultural products to New Delhi

Stalin urges PM Modi to expedite TN rail projects, release pending funds

Stalin highlighted that the progress of several crucial railway projects is being hindered by 'delays in releasing funds by the Ministry of Railways'

US invites India to join Pax Silica, cites 'positive momentum' in ties

'We are very excited to have extended an invitation for India to join' Pax Silica, and "I'll be travelling to India for a major signing with the Indian Government', said top US official

Unnao rape: Sengar moves SC seeking bail in death case of survivor's father

On January 19, the Delhi HC had refused to suspend Sengar's 10-year jail term in the case on the grounds of delay in trial

Delhi air quality improves slightly but remains poor as smog persists

Delhi's air quality improved marginally on Sunday but remained in the moderate-to-poor range as smog lingered, with chilly weather and fog expected through the week

Pan-India cyber investment scam busted, 12 held from 6 states: UP police

The accused were arrested from Odisha, Uttarakhand, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh for allegedly running a nationwide cyber investment racket through WhatsApp groups

Hilly states brace for fresh snowfall, rain; fog likely in North India

A fresh western disturbance will bring rain and snowfall over J&K, Himachal and Uttarakhand from February 9-11, while northern plains face strong winds and dense fog

Two dead as three-storey building collapses in Rajasthan's Kota

A three-storey building in Kota's Talwandi area collapsed; rescue teams rush in as several people are feared trapped under the debris

4 Indian students among several injured in stabbing attack in Russia

At least six people, including four Indian students, were injured in a stabbing at a university in Russia's Bashkortostan Republic

Delhi govt renames Mayur Vihar Pocket 1 Metro station after Shri Ram Mandir

A government officer said that the decision was taken by the State Names Authority of Delhi, headed by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta

Mysterious gas leak sparks panic near Jammu airport; probe launched

However, officials did not rule out the possibility that the gas could be a hazardous chemical, including sulfur mustard

Court rejects discharge plea of Anil Deshmukh-linked firm in PMLA case

Special court finds strong prima facie evidence against Premier Port Links Pvt Ltd, rejecting plea to discharge the firm in Anil Deshmukh's money laundering case

Sunil Thapa, actor known for 'Mary Kom' and 'The Family Man', dies at 68

Thapa was also seen in the third instalment of 'The Family Man' where he played the role of David Khuzou in the series

EC says permanent resident certificate is valid document under SIR 2026

The Commission has directed that these instructions be brought to the notice of all concerned officers for strict compliance