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VFS in Maharashtra: Reforming governance or outsourcing state's front desk?

Maharashtra government has roped in VFS Global to manage its 60 Sub-Registrar Offices across the state. Is it a cosmetic change or a broad reform? Let's find out

Pocso Act applies if victim of commercial sex trafficking is minor: SC

A bench of Justices J B Pardiwala and R Mahadevan on Friday issued a slew of directions to mitigate the concerns of sex workers

Stay hydrated, take extra care during scorching heat: PM on 'Mann Ki Baat'

In his monthly radio broadcast Mann Ki Baat, he said people should take extra precautions when stepping out in the sun

India's vultures stage comeback as captive-breeding efforts gather pace

Led by the BNHS and state governments, the recovery initiative for the critically endangered white-rumped, long-billed, and slender-billed vulture species has entered a vital new phase

Gen NS Raja Subramani takes charge as new CDS, succeeds Gen Anil Chauhan

Gen Subramani, widely known as an expert on Pakistan and China, was serving as the Military Advisor at the National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS)

Onion farmers seek ₹10,000 crore revival package amid export curbs, losses

The central government's move to release buffer onion stock through NAFED and NCCF at lower rates in the domestic market adversely affected prices of the kitchen staple and caused financial losses

Heatwave eases as rain cools North India, IMD issues yellow alert for Delhi

Rain, thunderstorms and hail are forecast across several states on Sunday, bringing respite from the intense summer heat

Several feared trapped as five-storey building collapses in Delhi

The entire five-storey structure collapsed, flattening into a massive mound of rubble, according to officials at the site

Punjab RTI activist shot dead in Phagwara; Oppn targets Mann govt

Jalandhar Range DIG Naveen Singla said a 32 bore pistol was found near the body of Singh, while a 12 bore rifle was found in an SUV parked near the crime spot

Massive dust storm sweeps Rajasthan; rain brings relief in north India

Clouds of dust and sand engulfed many towns, reducing visibility to zero and forcing motorists to switch on headlights during the day

Shivakumar meets Guv Gehlot, stakes claim to form new govt in Karnataka

Shivakumar's swearing-in as the new CM will take place on June 3 at the Glass House of Lok Bhavan

Delhi court frames MCOCA charges against conman Sukesh in extortion case

It also ordered framing of charges under various penal provisions, IT Act and MCOCA sections against his wife Leena Paulose and 17 others

IMD issues red and orange alerts as dust storms sweep across Delhi

It advised residents to remain indoors, avoid taking shelter under trees, stay away from weak structures and unplug electrical appliances during the thunderstorm activity

No proposal to declare cow national animal or ban slaughter: Meghwal

Meghwal noted that laws relating to cow slaughter vary across states and decisions are often taken based on local considerations

CBSE portal was hit by malicious attack; 50 children were affected: Report

According to the sources, the issue led to abnormal fee displays on the portal, where the payable amount in some cases fluctuated from around Re 1 to nearly ₹67,000-68,000

NBA realises ₹21.26 cr under Access and Benefit Sharing mechanism in FY26

The funds generated contribute directly to biodiversity conservation, sustainable use of biological resources and livelihood enhancement at the grassroots level

Delhi Police Special Cell arrests 9 linked to ISI-underworld terror module

The nine operatives were allegedly working at the behest of handlers associated with Pakistan's espionage, Inter-Services Intelligence, and the Mumbai underworld

From heatwave alerts to action: Why India needs cooling governance now

India has expanded heat action plans and cooling pilots, but weak funding, uneven building-code enforcement and poor city data keep many responses in advisory mode

Education system has fallen into hands of mafia: Kejriwal amid NEET row

'The country's education system has completely fallen into the clutches of the mafia', said former Delhi chief minister

CUET-UG delayed at some centres due to technical issue, timing revised: NTA

The issue has since been resolved and the examination is being conducted with full compensatory time so that no candidate is disadvantaged, the National Testing Agency said