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Six such dams will be taken up on a pilot basis, said officials
Excise dept. says they are key operatives in a narcotic distribution network operating in the district
Anbu Kumar, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) for Karnataka said that 86% of mapping has been completed so far and the remaining will be completed before the SIR exercise begins
Abbas Araghchi reportedly argued that neither U.S. bases nor an alliance with Israel provided the UAE with security and that it should reconsider its policy toward Iran
If there had been no Panchu Arunachalam, there would have been no Ilaiyaraaja or Gangai Amaran. He was our first god. He lit the light in our lives, says Gangai Amaran, younger brother of Ilaiyaraaja, who was the rhythm guitarist for the film
The audacity to know the economic situation that their failed policies have put India in, then to be ok with thousands of crores be spent on their travels and campaign during elections, and then to indulge in such drama, Mr. Thackeray said
The EU had, in October 2024, omitted Indias name from the list of countries that would be allowed to export aquaculture products to the EU from September 2026
I have decided that Lok Bhavan will cut its vehicle strength by 50%, Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla told reporters in Hyderabad
The Guntur-based firm Magnumwings aims to expand and commercialise its six indigenous drone prototypes for humans, cargo and defence in two years
Under its anti-chitta model, the State government has clamped down on drug traffickers while simultaneously focusing on the rehabilitation of victims affected by substance abuse
Fresh violence gripped Manipur on May 13, as suspected militants shot dead three church leaders and injured four others in Kangpokpi district, while a civilian was gunned down and his wife wounded in Noney district, officials said.
Party will finalise its Cabinet nominees only after the Congress Legislature Party meeting scheduled on Thursday. Speculation remains strong over Mr. Kunhalikuttys inclusion in the Cabinet, with his name being widely discussed for the post of Deputy Chief Minister
This partnership aims to deliver technologically advanced, high-performing lubricant solutions, advancing standards and availability in Indias booming aviation and industrial markets, LANXESS said in a statement
Prime Minister Narendra Modis recent call for austerity has raised questions about the state of Indias economy amid the West Asia conflict. From rising oil and gold imports to pressure on the middle class, what do these warnings really mean? In this episode of Talking Politics, we break down the economic concerns and what lies ahead.
Every Monday, will be Metro Day. We all Ministers and senior officers, wherever possible, will use the metro to come to the office and go, Ms. Gupta said
His remarks come a day after AIADMK rebel leader C.Ve. Shanmugam alleged that AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami had blocked an opportunity for an SC Chief Minister
After major losses for DMK and TMC, the INDIA bloc faces uncertainty. Prof. KK Kailash and Yashwant Deshmukh join us to explore the future of opposition politics.
Addressing a public gathering at Merta town in Nagaur after unveiling a statue of Rajput ruler Rao Duda, Mr. Singh said Operation Sindoor had sent a strong message to Pakistan
MoS Arjun Ram Meghwal arrived at Bikaner railway station from Delhi and chose to avoid a convoy of vehicles, opting instead to travel by e-rickshaw
Residents recalled that the hamlet first received electricity in 1972, when three street lights were installed. However, a forest fire in 1974 destroyed the wooden electricity poles, plunging the village back into darkness
He terms Chennithala, United Democratic Fronts (UDF) campaign committee chairperson, his leader, close friend and beloved party compatriot. He also appeared to place on record Venugopals immense contribution to the UDFs historic win.
The statement made no mention of discussions on Taiwan; Taipei says no surprise messaging so far
The past decades also saw the former KSU leader Satheesan growing in stature and political clout both within the organisation and outside
Speaking to reporters in Srinagar, Farooq Abdullah, a three-time Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, also welcomed former Army chief M.M. Naravane backing Dattatreya Hosable
Indian men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, the top seeds, also progressed to the quarterfinals
Superstar actor Rajinikanth recalled a time when he stayed at the Art of Living centre near Bengaluru where to his shock, nobody recognised him. Speaking about the incident to an audience with Sri Sri Ravishankar by his side, Rajinikanth had the audience in splits when he said the incident crushed his ego.
There has been a renewed demand to repurpose the Special Purpose Vehicle of the Smart City Mission to leverage its institutional capacity for long-term urban transformation
Revanth Reddy urges Union Government and National Testing Agency (NTA) to conduct a transparent, time-bound and credible investigation into the matter
Artificial intelligence is redistributing the value of information at an unprecedented pace
CRII leaders say Rev. Sitlhou, former General Secretary of the Manipur Baptist Convention, was widely recognised for his lifelong commitment to justice and communal harmony
The top court urged the family members to amicably settle the dispute to avoid a long-drawn battle
Rabada missed a majority of last year's IPL to serve a one-month ban for cocaine abuse. But he bounced back within weeks in June 2025 to be a part of the WTC title-winning South African team
MSME and SERP Minister stated that the decision was taken by Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu to ensure that poor and eligible patients suffering from chronic illnesses do not face hardship
The Governor approved the list of portfolios of the Ministers sent by the Chief Minister, officials said.
In opening remarks a the BRICS FM Summit, MEA S. Jaishankar said the grouping could help developing countries more effectively respond to the health and financing challenges they face as well as high prices for energy, food and fertiliser.
As Karadi Tales turns 30, its founders reflect on the stories, songs and books that became part of countless childhood memories
As many as 64 candidates including 56 boys and eight girls featured in the top 10 list. Adrito Pal of Narendrapur Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya secured the first rank in the state by scoring 496 out of 500 marks.
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Cancelled by Australia, barred from the UK and dropped from Wireless Festival, Kanye West now heads to India for his debut in New Delhi. His arrival offers a window into the countrys booming concert economy where songs are tweaked, spontaneity is scripted and controversy is carefully managed
The decision, which comes into with retrospective effect from January 1, 2026, will cost the exchequer an additional1,230 crore, an official release said
World Health Statistics report says the pandemic reversed a decade of gains in life expectancy and exposed deep vulnerabilities in global health systems, even as progress was recorded in HIV, sanitation, and disease control
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis arrived at the Vidhan Bhavan in South Mumbai on a motorbike from his residence 'Varsha'
BLOs house-to-house visits from June 25-July 24. Final electoral rolls will be published on October 1, 2026.

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