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According to officials, the accident occurred while molten iron, heated to around 1,600 degrees Celsius, was being moved in a bucket by a crane
Currently, a 14.2 kg LPG cylinder costs 942 for the general consumer and 642 for the Ujjwala household in Delhi
The TMC currently has 28 Lok Sabha MPs, with one vacancy following the death of Basirhat MP Haji Nurul Islam.
India retains position as 5th largest military spender; accounts for 8.2 per cent of global arms imports as defence spending rises, said Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) 2026 report
The consent, effective immediately, enables the CBI to probe offences involving central government personnel and CPSU staff, while cases involving West Bengal government employees still require specific written permission.
According to officials, the accident occurred while molten iron, heated to around 1,600 degrees Celsius, was being moved in a bucket by a crane
The discussions covered cooperation in processed foods, spices, rice, marine products, aquaculture, semiconductors, electric vehicles, machinery, renewable energy, healthcare, digital infrastructure, and tourism
The FIR was registered pursuant to a Madras High Court order directing a CBI probe into alleged irregularities in the procurement of 45,000 distribution transformers, which the Supreme Court later declined to stay
The minister also unveiled a new three-committee tender evaluation system aimed at curbing corruption and reducing procurement costs by up to 35 per cent.
The case stems from an SFIO probe into alleged fictitious expenses and financial irregularities at CMRL
The project is a massive urban renewal initiative aimed at transforming the slum colony in central Mumbai into a modern, integrated township
The move follows recent dissent within the partys West Bengal Assembly unit and raises questions about Mamata Banerjees grip over the organisation.
At present, six data centre parks and two standalone data centre units are operational in the state, while work is progressing on a committed capacity of 644 MW
We also feel very sad and sorry about the hike in gas cylinder prices, but before criticising, everyone should understand the situation in the entire world, Joshi said
Re-examination will be conducted in pen-and-paper mode from 2 pm to 5:15 pm across 551 cities in India and 14 cities abroad
Facility enables people to register documents online from anywhere at any time without visiting a sub-registrars office
This is the second increase in three months as state-owned fuel retailers continue to grapple with elevated global energy costs
Ladakhs former BJP MP Sonam Wangchuk, who has since quit the party, also attended the protest and extended his support to CJP
Udumalai K Radhakrishnan, M C Sampath, Kadambur C Raju and N R Sivapathi join TVK
In a letter to Union Coal Minister G Kishan Reddy, KTR questioned discrepancies between official stock records and the physical availability of coal at multiple mines.
No immediate reports of casualties or property damage were available, and authorities were assessing the situation.
Reddy quit the Cabinet after alleging that a promise to assign him the Bengaluru Development portfolio was not fulfilled when portfolios were allocated in the newly formed government.
India does not have a copper shortage; it has a copper strategy shortage and the window to fix it is narrowing
TTD plans to expand the initiative in the future to attract more experts and strengthen medical services.
The petition alleges that the memory card was accessed three times between 2018 and 2021 and claims that the incident violated her privacy, dignity and right to justice under Article 21 of the Constitution
The power is proposed to be sourced at a flat tariff of 6.75 per unit for 30 years, with a power sale agreement expected to be signed soon.
The probe traces its origins to a petition by AIADMK MP I S Inbadurai, who sought a DVAC investigation into alleged bribery and irregularities in departmental recruitments flagged by the Enforcement Directorate
Modi said that India achieved a 7.7% growth rate in FY26, with a 7.8% expansion in Q4, highlighting the effectiveness of his governments reforms, infrastructure development, and welfare measures
The party also sought clarification on whether any complaints, whistleblower inputs or regulatory red flags relating to the company had been brought to the governments attention before SEBI launched its investigation.
At least four private firms have been onboarded to become development-cum-production partners for indigenous tactical missiles emerging from the DRDO stable
Ramalinga Reddy stated that he had previously been promised the Bengaluru Development portfolio, a key position that has now been given to Krishna Byre Gowda
Government to consider long-pending demand to grant industry status to tourism, says minister
The move marks an early setback for Chief Minister D K Shivakumars newly formed government, despite last-minute efforts by the Congress leadership to persuade Reddy to reconsider.
Shivakumar retains key departments including Finance and Cabinet Affairs
Rane told reporters that a fine of 50 lakh would be imposed for the first instance, which will be increased to 75 lakh for the second and 1 crore for the third
Bengaluru Global Water Innovation Network is designed to function on a self-sustaining financial model by combining international grants, private sector partnerships, and subscription-based memberships
Approves new Excise guidelines for setting up beach shacks in Visakhapatnam and Cheerala to boost tourism
The move came following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's observation during the 5th National Conference of Chief Secretaries held in December 2025 at NITI Aayog here
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta met people who were admitted to the Max Saket hospital, and directed officials to ensure best treatment and provide all help needed by them.
The proposal also includes discussions on tax exemption and cyber fraud safeguards
Suggests changes affecting government employees, likely setting stage for a bruising political battle with the Opposition
Inaugurating the event, Kerala Transport Minister C.P. John said the government would address the long-pending demand for granting industry status to the tourism sector
The report noted that capital expenditure on development remains among the lowest in the country
The Prime Minister is expected to launch projects worth around 18,800 crore in Surat, 2,970 crore in Daman and 885 crore in Lakshadweep spanning roads, power transmission, industrial infrastructure, healthcare, civil aviation, etc.
PM Modi will inaugurate two packages of the Vadodara-Mumbai Expressway and lay the foundation stone for four key highway projects
Tactical drones, loitering munitions and other unmanned systems could collectively exceed $2 billion over the next 18 to 24 months
The 74-year-old leader is a trusted organisational hand of the Congress and one of its most prominent Dalit faces in Karnataka
A similar attempt was made when DAP 2020 was getting formulated but it could not find a mention in the Procedure owing to the prevailing situations at that point of time, sources said
The intensified crackdown has involved raids, arrests and the seizure of financial records, electronic devices and other materials suspected to be linked to militant activities

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