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The Aiocd had called for a day-long strike about a week ago, against what it called predatory pricing
Security restrictions and prolonged closures continue hurting livelihoods across Kashmirs tourism-dependent regions
The sector benefits a wide range of stakeholders, including hotels, tour operators, tourist guides, taxi operators, and auto rickshaw drivers, while also generating substantial tax revenue for the state
The government signed the agreements with NTPC, Adani Power, Reliance Industries and Lalitpur Power Generation Company to generate 25,400 MW of power for the State and create 1,23,500 jobs.
Fishing in the sea is banned between April 15 and June 15 every year to facilitate breeding, Naidu said, addressing a public meeting at Tummalapenta village in Nellore district.
Lt General Vivek Dogra calls for an integrated national strategy to enhance digital infrastructure resilience, emphasising the critical role of civilian and military collaboration in safeguarding against multifaceted security threats
The ministry urged citizens not to believe or circulate such rumours
The Defence Minister further shared that the two countries have signed a Memorandum of Understanding in the field of artificial intelligence and quantum technology
Under the revised provision, applicants must either confirm that they do not hold such a passport or provide detailed information if they do, including passport number, date and place of issue, and date of expiry
The WHO had declared the Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern
Mirchi had escaped to London to avoid being caught by the Indian law enforcement agencies for his involvement in the 1993 blast case.
V.P.Nandakumar, chairman, FICCI, Kerala State Council pointed out that the State is currently navigating significant challenges and various bold decisive decisions have to be taken
Cabinet decides to bring a white paper on the financial condition of the state
Even though the United Nations projects Indias population will keep rising for about four decades, peaking at around 1.7 billion, some policymakers and Hindu groups say the shift away from smaller families should begin now
The UN Health agency also clarified that the outbreak did not meet the criteria of a pandemic emergency
With public debt nearing 3.57 lakh crore, the administration faces the difficult task of restoring financial discipline, generating jobs, managing coalition dynamics and funding ambitious Indira Guarantees without worsening the States financial condition
Once Opposition leader, VD will now lead Kerala after a decade-long wait
Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar administered the oath of office to Satheesan at a grand ceremony held at the Central Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram. A 20-member Cabinet was also sworn in alongside the new Chief Minister.
Besides Satheesan, his 20-member Cabinet will also be sworn in by the Governor.
Under the revised rules, the maximum age limit for Group A posts has been raised to 41 years, Group B posts to 44 years, and Group C and D posts to 45 years.
The SIR process will begin in the state from next month
Senior leaders Ramesh Chennithala, K. Muraleedharan and Sunny Joseph will be inducted as minister
Chennai risks losing second airport facility despite land acquisition progress under previous regime
CM Rekha Gupta announces support at Mega SHG Mela to boost indigenous products and self-reliance
VD Satheesan held a meeting with party leaders at the KPCC office in Thiruvananthapuram to finalise the cabinet list
He also requested the abolition of local body entertainment tax levied at 4 per cent.
While most districts are likely to receive rainfall within normal limits, parts of western Tamil Nadu and Tirunelveli may witness deficits
Investigators said the syndicate created nearly 250 shell firms for bogus GST invoices and fake ITC claims.
Vijay retained key departments including public administration, police, women and youth welfare, and urban development. K A Sengottaiyan was assigned finance, while other ministers received portfolios related to rural development, health, and public works
The new seats are expected to benefit several districts and strengthen Karnatakas position in medical education.
After being sworn in as Tamil Nadu CM, Vijay criticised the previous DMK government, alleging that it had emptied the state treasury
He stressed the importance of maintaining the replacement-level fertility rate of 2.1 and said falling birth rates and ageing populations could hurt economic growth.
He confirmed that all ministers would take oath on May 18 and reiterated the alliances secular stand amid criticism from political opponents
According to the BMC, the total usable water stock in the seven reservoirs supplying Mumbai stood at 340,399 million litres on May 11, which is 23.52% of the annual required stock of 14,47,363 million litres
Spread across 1,000 acres in Madakasira, Sri Sathya Sai district, the project is expected to be developed over 24 years and generate around 800 direct and 2,500 indirect jobs
The court upheld the Allahabad High Courts 2012 decision in favour of Reliance Industries and other buyers, reinforcing the constitutional framework that places interstate trade taxation under central jurisdiction
Both countries looking to firm up partnership for broader stronger security architecture in view of West Asia crisis
Industry representatives warned that the shortage could severely impact fishermens livelihoods ahead of the two-month fishing ban beginning July 1.
The proposed facility is expected to significantly strengthen indigenous defence production capabilities and further position Andhra Pradesh as a key hub for strategic defence manufacturing and innovation
The defence project, to come up on nearly 650 acres, will create 7,500 jobs
In a letter to Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, the IMA urged that States and Union Territories be given greater responsibility to hold these exams, under a transparent and accountable framework.
KHRA said the sharp rise in LPG has pushed the hotel sector into a survival crisis, and warned that if the present situation continues, a majority of hotels in the State may be forced to shut down.
The state's own revenue (SOR) increased 6% to 1,10,643 crore in 2025-26 from 1,04,345 crore in 2024-25
New Delhi, petrol prices rose from 94.77 to 97.77 per litre, while diesel prices increased from 87.67 to 90.67 per litre
Oil marketing companies have raised the retail prices of petrol and diesel by around 3 per litre and compressed natural gas (CNG) by 2 per kg. Find all the latest developments here
A major focus of the initiative was simplifying land and urban governance processes
Arjuna alleges that horse-trading politics took place within DMK, claims that attempts were made to prevent Vijay from becoming Chief Minister
The proposed ISWM project, worth 361 crore, is aimed at enhancing the waste processing capacity of Srinagar city
Mamata Banerjee seeks urgent protection for affected Trinamool Congress workers and supporters
Priced at 3.7 lakh a vial; treatment regimen depends on the patients stage of cancer

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