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Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, who has long been seen as a contender for the Chief Ministers post, also attended the Delhi meetings along with senior Congress leaders and party general secretary in-charge of Karnataka Randeep Singh Surjewala
In the first phase, restoration of digital connectivity will be undertaken in 3,089 villages across the undivided Nizamabad, Ranga Reddy, and Khammam districts
He advised citizens to remain alert to signs of heat exhaustion
The 1,732 crore pipeline project, now over 82% complete, is expected to enhance fuel supply efficiency across western Tamil Nadu and Karnataka while strengthening regional energy infrastructure and supporting long-term industrial growth
During a high-level security review meeting in Bikaner, Rajasthan, Union Home Minister Amit Shah directed to demolish illegal structures within 15 kms of India-Pakistan borders
The next era of Indian politics must belong to women leadership, says TDP working president Nara Lokesh
Seeks Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) design and development centre and the Centre for Air Borne Systems facility in Tamil Nadu.
Forum calls for wider consultations for rules on Gig Workers Bill
CPI(M) accused the BJP-led Central Government of using investigative agencies for political vendetta against opposition parties
According to a recent circular issued by CBSE, the study of three languages, including at least two native Indian languages, has been made compulsory for Class 9
This yearscohort includes pioneers and leaders across a range of scientific fields, from astronomy and cancer research to mathematics and biotechnology, says the Society
In April 2026, the Kerala Circle also secured the third position in the country in parcel revenue growth for FY 202627
The Health Ministry has been coordinating with the States to put in place surveillance and public health protocols in view of the Ebola outbreak in some African countries
Investigators examining allegations Vijayans daughter received substantial monthly payments from private miner
While discussions about a possible transition continue within political circles, the Congress party has denied any immediate change, calling the meetings routine
The project, to be completed by December 2026, will support domestic and export demand while strengthening the companys vertical integration
The case is based on two 2024 cases registered by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence involving large seizures of hashish and methamphetamine worth over Rs 250 crore
In a letter to the Prime Minister, Vijay said the project could adversely affect water flows to Tamil Nadu and harm the interests of lakhs of Cauvery-dependent farmers
The event was attended by several senior dignitaries from India and Japan, including Japanese lawmakers, government representatives and industry leaders
The lab, aligned with the Government of Indias Skill India mission, will provide hands-on training in automobile manufacturing areas such as assembly, welding, painting, machining, mechatronics, and safety
Chennithala said the initiative would ensure that people receive services from government offices without having to pay bribes
Fadnavis said unusual spikes in consumption had been recorded in several districts
The partnership aims to strengthen industry-ready talent pipelines, improve employability, and expand opportunities for students and job seekers through thefounditplatform
alaniswami said the then AIADMK government had completely waived 12,110 crore in farm loans, which provided relief to over 16.43 lakh farmers without any complex restriction
Local auto drivers say the current pricing structure makes operations unsustainable, without a matching increase in official passenger fares
The maximum temperature at Safdarjung, the citys base station, settled at 43.5 degrees Celsius, 3.3 degrees above normal, while the minimum temperature was recorded at 32.4 degrees Celsius, 5.7 degrees above normal
Of the total 41 deals, 39 involved technology transfers and two material transfer agreements, an ICMR representative told businessline
Industry representatives called for stronger collaboration between government, academia and manufacturers to drive research, engineering excellence, automation, product innovation and skill development in brewing technology
The proposed reforms under Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari are expected to include investor incentives such as tax holidays and measures to curb extortion and political interference
Lays foundation stones for 38 MSME parks as part of an initiative to set up 175 parks
As part of theinitiative, Amazon will conductknowledge sharingsessions coveringoverview of global marketplaces, export-readiness, compliance considerations, logistics, and sustainable scaling.
The crisis has intensified after a large number of migrant workers who returned to their native States for elections failed to come back
The Finance Department has also encouraged the use of video conferencing and economical air travel choices.
Aggreko India will set up a state-of-the-art global engineering and manufacturing centre at Phulgaon in Pune district, with work on the project expected to begin later this year
The funds allocated is part of the 4,35,236 crore earmarked by the Finance Commission for States, to be spent during2026-27 - 2030-31
The meeting was held in the wake of the Bhumi puja (groundbreaking ceremony) for the project being planned
Several Karnataka MLAs and ministers have sought changes in the ministry, with some even setting deadlines for the exercise
CM also called for continuous engagement with traders, awareness programmes for small businesses, and taxpayer assistance initiatives at district and block levels
On the occasion, the government entered into agreements with companies such as Meta, Amazon and Zoho to promote investment and entrepreneurship
Residents of the western districts of Purulia and Paschim Bardhaman suffered from scorching heat, with day temperatures in Purulia town and Panagarh crossing 41 degrees Celsius
The opposition parties opposed the move and demanded wider consultation with all the stakeholders before its introduction.
Addressing a tribal conclave, Shah said special provisions have been made in BJP-ruled states implementing the UCC to keep tribal communities out of its ambit
Marks the fourth increase in less than two weeks as state-owned fuel retailers continued to pass on rising international oil prices to consumers
Experts say with US SC invalidating reciprocal tariffs, economic logic of earlier commitments have become irrelevant
The government has also, for the first time, brought all 81 scheduled employments under a single wage notification
The massive funding injection is specifically earmarked for the comprehensive cleanup of the Najafgarh Drain, extensive sewage treatment upgrades, and advanced water management systems
With temperatures soaring abnormally and the IMD warning of intensified heat wave conditions over the next three days, DCs have been directed to remain on high alert
This launch will be the third phase of the programme, and the foundation stones were laid for 100 industrial parks in the first two phases, and several of them have already become operational

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