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Assam CM lauds Amit Shah for Lok Sabha address on Waqf

Union Home Minister has demonstrated the courage and resolute determination of a new India, says Himanta Biswa Sarma

4 Apr 2025 7:36 am
Union Minister Piyush Goyal asks startups to focus on high-tech sectors like robotics and AI

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal urges Indian startups to shift focus to high tech sectors, emphasizing need for domestic investments.

4 Apr 2025 7:36 am
Tiruchi Corporation to conduct special drive to give anti-rabies booster dose to stray dogs

Tahe Corporation officials are planning to administer the booster shots to 22,030 dogs that have been sterilized and vaccinated post-operation

4 Apr 2025 7:14 am
Unit III of Tuticorin Thermal Power Station resumes operation

Unit III, along with Units I and II, had temporarily shut down after a fire. As of Thursday morning, Units III, IV, and V were running, says Minister

4 Apr 2025 7:07 am
In conversation with Ilaiyaraaja

Exploring the music directors journey in life, one of high notes, has been an enriching experience

4 Apr 2025 7:06 am
Science Quiz | On maternal and neonatal health

World Health Day is celebrated on April 7 every year to highlight important health issues. The theme for 2025 is Healthy beginnings, hopeful futures, focusing on maternal and newborn health

4 Apr 2025 7:00 am
Richer States could lose political clout in population-based delimitation

To frame this discussion as a north-south divide is inaccurate. This debate is about regional disparities

4 Apr 2025 7:00 am
Data show Sanskrit and Hindi are choices for third language in many Indian schools

Data hint that Sanskrit and Hindi are preferred by default due to a lack of supply and demand, even if they are not imposed

4 Apr 2025 7:00 am
Chennais residential market recorded 10% year on year growth

According to Knight Frank India, 4,357 units were sold during the first quarter of 2025.New launches also saw an uptick, with 4,576 units introduced, reflecting a 5% year-on-year growth

4 Apr 2025 6:51 am
Head of Myanmars military government visits Thailand in rare overseas trip

The head of Myanmars military government arrived in Thailand in a rare international trip as his country recovers from a devastating earthquake that killed thousands

4 Apr 2025 6:47 am
Republicans moving ahead with Trumps big bill of tax breaks and spending cuts amid tariff uproar

After a long wait, the Senate is launching action on President Donald Trumps big, beautiful bill of tax breaks and spending cuts

4 Apr 2025 6:42 am
Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA accuses Fadnavis Govt. of stalling development projectsin Dharashiv

MLA Kailas Patil claims on X that Dharashiv district collector had earlier received directive from the Maharashtra government instructing officials to put administrative sanction of development projects on hold until further notice

4 Apr 2025 6:38 am
IMFs Kristalina Georgieva says U.S. tariffs represent significant risk to global outlook

IMF warns sweeping U.S. tariffs pose significant risk to global economy, urges constructive resolution to trade tensions.

4 Apr 2025 6:33 am
Punjab Governor Kataria starts six-day padyatra to create awareness against drug menace

The foot march, which will be covering Gurdaspur and Amritsar districts, was kicked off from the Kartarpur Sahib corridor, Dera Baba Nanak in Gurdaspur

4 Apr 2025 6:32 am
Opposition slams assault on Christian priests by vigilantes in police station

According to the Jabalpur Police, the incident took place on March 31 inside the Ranjhi Police Station premises when officers were inquiring about allegations by the VHP about forced religious conversion

4 Apr 2025 6:19 am
Bengalurus Namma Metro: Indias priciest transit

After the fare revision, commuting by Bengalurus Namma Metro has become the most expensive service in the country, with the ticket cost surpassing those in Delhi, Chennai, and other major cities. The Hindu Darshan Devaiah B.P. compares metro fares and other parameters across the country and explains how Bengaluru Metro became the costliest transit service

4 Apr 2025 6:14 am
Exotic animals seized in Mizoram, three Myanmar nationalsheld

Among the animals recovered at Zokhawthar were African spurred tortoises and Patagonian maras

4 Apr 2025 6:09 am
Home Ministry holds tripartite meeting to resolve issues related to Gorkhas

The meeting was chaired by Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai who assured the participants that the Centre would resolve the long-standing issues of Gorkhas

4 Apr 2025 6:08 am
CAG report on railways flags issues with ECoR workshop, construction works at CST station in Mumbai

The audit further observed that the projections for coaches due for periodic overhaul (POH) were not realistic and had undergone downward revision every year.

4 Apr 2025 6:07 am
Compassion in primary healthcare. Heres what it looks like in India

Cases from tribal, rural and urban India show how compassion helps deliver better care, drive responsiveness, and meet the public health needs of the community

4 Apr 2025 6:00 am
Registration for lifetime smart cards for free bus travel for women to begin soon

While the department is yet to iron out the details of the scheme, it has been confirmed that the cards will have a lifetime validity and will be applicable only to bona fide residents of Delhi.

4 Apr 2025 5:19 am
Activists protest against plan to fell trees in Rajasthans Shahbad forest for hydro power project

The memorandum also stated that the hydro power project would make an adverse impact on the movement and well-being of cheetahs brought from Namibia and South Africa under the Kuno Cheetah

4 Apr 2025 5:15 am
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan flags unitary polity, says Centre tightening grip on educational institutions

Many Opposition-ruled States at the receiving end of arbitrary action by Governors; State governments provide substantial funds to the centres of higher learning, and have a duty to ensure quality education, says the Kerala CM

4 Apr 2025 4:58 am
4 Apr 2025 4:50 am
Rajya Sabha confirms imposition of President's rule in Manipur

Next meeting of Manipurs two warring communities to be held in Delhi soon, says Home Minister Shah in Rajya Sabha.

4 Apr 2025 4:36 am
Law Minister sidesteps query on plans to replace Collegium system with fresh Bill

In his written response to Rajya Sabha, Meghwal only spoke about what the National Judicial Appointments Committee (NJAC) is meant to do

4 Apr 2025 4:19 am
Congress claims discussion on Presidents Rule in Manipur in Lok Sabha at two a.m. disregards sanctity of Parliament

Deputy Leader of the Congress Gaurav Gogoi targets Home Minister Amit Shah for the decision to take up the Manipur issue at such a late time; adds that it is an insult to the people of Manipur

4 Apr 2025 4:02 am
EPFO removes two more claim settlement requirements

The Union Labour Ministry says that by removing the requirement of uploading an image of a cheque, around six crore members will benefit; the move will eliminate claim rejections due to poor-quality/ unreadable uploads and reducing associated grievances

4 Apr 2025 3:48 am
Parliament clears Waqf Amendment Bill

Rajya Sabha saw over 14-hour debate ending past 2:30 am on Friday morning, with 128 members voting in favour and 95 against it.

4 Apr 2025 3:11 am
Communist Party of China for strengthening ties between India and China

The CPC and the CPI(M) have long maintained friendly exchanges, which played a significant role for facilitating mutual understanding and practical cooperation between our two sides, says International Department, Central Committee, CPC

4 Apr 2025 3:00 am
At least nine people killed in southwestern Syria following countrywide Israeli strikes overnight

Syrian state media has reported that at least nine people in southwestern Syria have been killed in Israeli strikes

4 Apr 2025 2:27 am
Munambam lens on Waqf Bill passage roils Kerala politics

BJPs attempt to link the legislation to the land dispute in the locality in Kochi, an emotive issue for the Christian communityin the State, puts parties on either side of the political aisle in a quandary in the run-up to the Assembly election next year

4 Apr 2025 1:46 am
Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal have received no funds under Samagra Shiksha for FY2024-25

A Parliamentary Standing Committee reported that withholding funds was severely impacting teachers salaries, RTE reimbursements, and transportation for students in remote areas in affected States.

4 Apr 2025 1:46 am
Non-Muslims will not have majority in Central Waqf Council: Kiren Rijiju

The Union Minister rejects the Oppositions allegations that the Waqf (amendment) Bill is aimed at grabbing Muslims land or their rights

4 Apr 2025 1:34 am
Absolutely necessary: SC confirms complete ban on firecrackers in Delhi-NCR

Restricting ban to few months wouldnt serve any purposeas crackers would be stored, used during the prohibited period, says apex court; asks U.P., Rajasthan to ban online sale

4 Apr 2025 1:30 am
Mayor Priya launches distribution of identity cards for sanitation workers

Chennai Corporation helpline 1913 will start assisting sanitation workers in the implementation of welfare measures

4 Apr 2025 1:18 am
Youth held after attempting to snatch chain on tenth floor of apartment complex near Vanagaram

According to the police, he is a history-sheeter with over 10 criminal cases against him for offences including attempt to murder

4 Apr 2025 1:11 am
Trump Canada tariff war: Canada imposing 25% tariff on some U.S. auto imports

The Canadian tariffs will impact cars and light trucks that are made with less than 75% North American parts -- roughly 10% of all vehicles shipped from the United States to Canada, or about 67,000 vehicles annually.

4 Apr 2025 12:55 am