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Maharashtra CM Fadnavis performed the bhoomipujan for projects worth Rs 5,757 crore, assuring that all works would be conducted transparently and there would be no shortage of funds for the Kumbh, which occurs once every 12 years
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre, told the bench that the Ahmedabad Plane Crash involved foreign nationals, which necessitates an investigation under the international regime governing air crashes
India and Nepal signed an agreement to expand rail-based freight movement via the JogbaniBiratnagar route, enhancing multimodal connectivity and trade between the two nations.
The results will decide whether JD(U) supremo Nitish Kumar, Bihars longest-serving chief minister, secures a record fifth term or if the opposition, led by young RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, pulls off a victory. The state recorded a historic voter turnout of 67.13 per cent in the two-phase elections held on November 6 and 11
The CBI arrested an MCD Junior Engineer from Najafgarh Zone for accepting a Rs10 lakh bribe to clear pending contractor bills. Searches led to the recovery of cash, jewellery, and property documents from the accused officials
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Ambadas Danve alleged that the govt was making every possible effort to shield the Pawar father-son duo and demanded that no leniency be shown towards Parth, insisting that a criminal case be registered against him
The Forest Department has stepped up safety initiatives. Since October 2024, the Junnar Forest Division has distributed over 3,300 spiked neck bands to sugarcane workers. These light protective collars are designed to prevent fatal injuries during leopard attacks, which usually target the neck
A 60-year-old man for raping a seven-year-old girl and sentenced him to 20 years` rigorous imprisonment. The court also ordered that the fine amount be given to the victim for her medical and mental trauma compensation
The Council has sought an explanation from the university and directed it to immediately remove the misleading accreditation claims from its website as well as from any other public or promotional materials
Thane district recorded a decline in malnutrition cases among children on Thursday. Reports were presented to show that 100 per cent supplementary nutrition is being distributed regularly through 3,561 Anganwadi centres in the district, which has led to measurable decline in malnutrition rates, said a release by the Zilla Parishad.
The International Crime Tribunal (ICT) of Bangladesh`s decision comes amid a nationwide lockdown called by Hasina`s Bangladesh Awami League, disrupting normal life across the country, including in the capital, Dhaka
Umar Nabi, who had carried out the blast near the Red Fort, was not coaxed by anyone to join the Jaish-e-Mohammed. Investigators say that he was part of several online channels of the terror group since 2018
Highlighting the Indian perspective, he said that India is open to working constructively with international partners and underlined that greater cooperation is the way forward.
An NIA court in Chennai sentenced 39-year-old Karukka Vinoth to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment for hurling petrol bombs outside the Raj Bhavan gate in 2023. The court imposed a fine of Rs 5,000 for hurling two petrol bombs and causing them to explode near the official residence of the Governor on October 25, 2023.
The municipal administration has proposed a combination of Clean Godavari Municipal Bonds and Green Bonds, each worth Rs 200 crore, to facilitate preparations for the massive religious gathering that takes place every 12 years on the banks of the Godavari River
The Uttar Pradesh ATS has detained Mohammad Arif, a first-year cardiology student from Kanpur, for alleged links to Delhi blast suspect Dr Shaheen Saeed. Investigation agencies also recovered coded diaries from Dr Umar and Dr Muzammil
The new provision came into force after President Droupadi Murmu gave assent to the Uttar Pradesh Factories Amendment Act in the first week of October after which a gazette notification was issued in his regard
A loud blast-like sound in Delhis Mahipalpur area on Thursday turned out to be a bus tyre burst, sparking brief panic days after the deadly Red Fort explosion.
The political spotlight is on Bihar as counting for the 2025 Assembly Elections begins on November 14. With a record 67.14 per cent voter turnout, all eyes are on the NDA and Mahagathbandhan as results for 243 constituencies are set to be declared
The footage, recorded by a traffic camera near Red Fort Metro Station Gate Number 1, shows the car moving slowly amid autos, e-rickshaws and other vehicles before it suddenly bursts into flames
In a major breakthrough in the Red Fort blast case, investigation agencies traced a Rs 20 lakh funding trail linked to Dr Umar Mohammad and his associates. The suspects allegedly purchased 20 quintals of fertiliser to make IEDs,
US President Donald Trump has defended the H-1B visa programme, emphasizing the need for skilled overseas workers to help train American employees. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the plan envisions foreign professionals working in the US for a few years before returning home
The station has been closed as security agencies are carrying out their investigation into the blast near the Red Fort on Monday evening, which killed 13 people and left several injured
According to the Delhi police sources, this is the first set of suspects rounded up by the Delhi Police after the blast near the Red Fort, and multiple agencies are questioning all suspects
The slowdown is attributed to an early monsoon that reduced cooling demand and to rapid growth in renewable energy, which kept coal use almost flat, the Global Carbon Budget 2025 report, released at COP30 in Belem, Brazil, said
Delhi Police confirmed that Dr Umar Un Nabi was the man killed in the Delhi Red Fort blast after DNA tests matched his samples with his mothers. Investigators are now tracing the origin of the explosives and possible links to a wider terror network
The measure ends the longest-ever government shutdown in US history, following weeks of bitter political deadlock over an Obamacare-related programme opposed by Republicans
Rubio made the remarks while responding to a media query on India declaring the blast in Delhi on Monday as a terror incident
From the 55 million-year-old clays there, palaeontologists have unearthed a range of precious fossils over several decades. These include the worlds oldest fossil songbirds, the only known fossils of salamanders in Australia and the oldest fossil marsupial remains in Australia
Monazite is a phosphate mineral rich in REEs such as cerium, lanthanum, and neodymium. These elements are critical for modern technology. The mineral itself is highly valued for its mechanical, physical, and thermal properties
Surprisingly, the trace fossil preserved the remains of an entirely new pterosaur species that was consumed and then regurgitated indigestibly; the presence of the pterosaur remains within this regurgitalite provides rare direct evidence of a predator-prey interaction in the Cretaceous ecosystem
The project will send maintenance waste from Olkiluoto to Rauman Biovoimas combined heat and power (CHP) plant in Rauma for energy production. This marks the first time that nuclear power plant waste of this type will be recycled in Finland
South Africa often experiences cholera outbreaks due to cross-border movements. A cholera outbreak in 2023 led to the death of 47 people and over 1400 reported cases, but neighbouring countries like Malawi, Mozambique and Zimbabwe experienced far higher cases and deaths
The three email exchanges were released by the Democrats from a batch of more than 23,000 documents the committee recently received from the Epstein Estate in response to a subpoena
Faridabad-based university distances itself from the terror-linked doctors, says it stands in solidarity with the nation
This month 50 years ago, Dilip Vengsarkar arrived on the scene with an epic Irani Cup hundred for Bombay vs Rest of India in 1975
This was about cricket, but we need to use a wider lens to include all sports
According to Deputy Commissioner of Police Ganesh Shinde, the incident occurred on Tuesday night at Sahil Lawn on Badnera Road. The groom was stabbed in the thigh and back by his friend following a prior dispute
Turkiyes Directorate of Communications Centre for Countering Disinformation said in a statement that the reports linking it to terrorism in India were part of a malicious disinformation campaign aimed at damaging bilateral relations
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the Union Cabinet reiterated the governments unwavering commitment to its policy of zero tolerance towards terrorism in all forms and manifestations
An alert was issued after the investigation revealed that other suspects, already connected to the Hyundai i20 used in the explosion, were also in possession of another red-coloured car
IndiGo and Air India Express received separate bomb threats, just days after a deadly explosion near Delhi Red Fort blast. Both threats were later declared non-specific, authorities intensified security checks at airports nationwide as a precautionary measure
Three fire tenders were dispatched to the airport after a call regarding a suspected bomb planted at the Terminal-3 of Delhi Airport was received around 3.18 pm, an official said
The poll predicts the ruling NDA comprising the BJP, JD (U), and LJP (Ram Vilas) as the major allies to win 121-141 seats, while the Mahagathbandhan which consists of the RJD, Congress, and Left parties is expected to secure 98-118 seats. Prashant Kishors Jan Suraaj is likely to get 0-2 seats
A powerful explosion ripped through a slow-moving car at a traffic signal near the Red Fort metro station on Monday evening, killing 12 people and injuring several others
Leaders like him have started touring only after I gave an injection. If you have nothing to offer, why meet the farmers? You could have at least taken a few biscuit packets. A true leader stands with the people in times of distress, Shinde said, referring to Thackeray`s visit to Marathwada
A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi, which had earlier expressed reluctance to initiate criminal contempt proceedings against 71-year-old lawyer Rakesh Kishore, said the court would consider necessary measures to prevent such incidents
At the hospital, PM Modi interacted with the victims, enquired about their well-being, and wished them a swift recovery. He was also briefed by doctors and senior officials regarding their condition and the ongoing medical response
An analysis of dump data from arrested doctor Muzammil Ganaies phone revealed multiple reconnaissance visits to Delhis Red Fort in January. Police suspect these were part of a larger terror plot foiled before Republic Day
Delhi Police sources said that the officials were looking for a red Ford EcoSport, which investigators believe was also used by members of the group involved in the explosion

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