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The initiative is part of a broader temple development push, including plans to build 5,000 Srivani Bhajan Mandirs with TTD support, increased funding for temple rituals, and blockchain-based digitalisation of temple lands

BSH expects Keralas refrigerator market to grow significantly during the festive period and plans to double its market share by 2030 through new launches and retail expansion

The proposed districts -- Kolkata, Basirhat, Sundarban, Jangipur and Arambagh -- are being created for administrative convenience and security-related requirements, says the State Finance Minister

The Urban Land (Ceiling and Regulation) Act was enacted by the Centre in 1976 to prevent concentration of urban land in the hands of a few and to promote equitable distribution of land in urban areas

The move narrows the gap between the DA received by state government employees and their central government counterparts by 22 percentage points

Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta announced the allocation while presenting the 2026-27 budget in the Assembly, describing the scheme as a major component of the government's welfare agenda

Coastal communities raise concerns over proposed participation of private players in rare earth extraction

62 others under treatment in hospitals; 3-member panel to submit interim report on incident in 24 hours

The scheme continues without major changes under its new title, the Minister said

About 7 lakh officials, including police teams, observers and examination staff, were mobilised in 37 days across India to conduct this examination: NTA

Yoga Day participation surges, highlighting a shift towards community wellness

Nearly every few weeks the Navy has received a new capability, while 45 major naval platforms are currently under construction

Minister says government has earmarked 46,000 crore as incentives for coal gasification projects

Rajasthan is strengthening its public transport system amid rapid urbanisation, especially in Jaipur, where declining bus fleets have pushed commuters toward autos, e-rickshaws and app-based mobility options

The facility will enhance efficiency, reduce supply chain delays, and support defence manufacturing under the Make in India initiative while contributing to local employment and industrial ecosystem development.

Rijiju defended the project, alleging opposition to Indias growth, highlighted economic resilience, dismissed fake news, and said the islands are key to Viksit Bharat 2047

The School Education Department and Samagra Shiksha have entered into a strategic partnership with Canva

In West Bengal alone, 907.21 crore was credited to 45.35 lakh beneficiaries, taking the states cumulative disbursement to over 15,055 crore since 2019

The financial assistance, part of the Kharif 2026 support, provides 7,000 per farmer in the first instalment of the states annual 20,000 aid promise

Mandaviya noted that Indian women have historically played an important role in nation-building

The court said that the government had earlier suggested the creation of an Integrated River Basin Conservation and Management Plan back in September, 2025

The state cabinet also approved a 15-day window for eligible residents of older buildings to apply for permanent electricity connections

The manufacture, sale, distribution, and supply of the identified 16 FDCs for human use are prohibited with immediate effect across the country

During the meeting, the National Security Advisers will exchange views on the theme Non-traditional security challenges confronting the world today

AstraZenecas MD hints at Indias potential inclusion in global trials for its promising oral GLP-1 weight loss and diabetes drug.

Together, they reflect the Navys balanced approach to capability development, strengthening blue-water operations, enhancing maritime domain awareness, and securing coastal waters against evolving threats, the Ministry of Defence said on Friday

The apex court judgment said walking powered the Freedom Struggle, politics and social reforms, but is yet to be recognised as a fundamental right; Asks government to frame a law to protect walkers on footpaths; Establish a regulator

These zones will also handle implementation of battery energy storage system projects, and solar projects such as PM-Kusum and PM rooftop solar

The initiative aims to strengthen value addition within the State, create skilled employment opportunities, and position Kerala as a global centre for jewellery design, manufacturing, and trade

The Commission has advised all States and Union Territories to establish dedicated POSH Monitoring Cells or digital compliance dashboards to track implementation of the POSH Act

Individuals, commercial establishments and institutions, including hotels and eateries, found using, selling or storing single-use plastics will face a penalty of 10,000

Shah stressed the need for imparting training for using the tools under the new criminal laws to produce only necessary evidence in the charge sheet which confirms the role of a criminal

The Apex court said political defections alone cannot amount to criminal misconduct without proof of unlawful transactions.

Projecting cumulative deficit of 1,504 crore after accommodating additional expenditure of 1,080.95 crore sans big-ticket resource mobilisation

The increase was widely expected as the ruling United Democratic Front (UDF) had promised a higher support price for rubber in its election manifesto.

The government further announced the establishment of a Global Job Watch Tower aimed at improving employment opportunities and labour market planning

In the ruling on Friday, Delhi High Court judge Tejas Karia said the government orders banning the app were reasoned orders and had strictly followed the legal procedure.

Citing severe fiscal stress, hidden liabilities, lower remittances and inflation as key challenges before the government, the CM unveiled Mission Samudra to build a port-led economy, elevate the state as a global maritime and economic hub.

The PM SHRI scheme targets to upgrade 14,500 schools and is expected to benefit 1.8 million students

Striking employees allegedly prevented buses from leaving the depots, forcing commuters to rely on alternative modes of transport, such as autorickshaws, taxis, app-based cabs and the Metro, to reach their destinations during the morning rush hour

Karnataka was trying to implement the project unilaterally, and it should get the consent of other stakeholder States

The centre is expected to begin operations from July 1 at the University of Mumbai.

Officials said commercial mining has begun at Jonnagiri, with further exploration planned across remaining areas to expand output

Over 300 lakes in North Gujarat to get Narmada supply as state readies contingency plans for farmers

Pradhan said that the designated officers will reach all states to coordinate activities pertaining to the re-examination process

The public observation regarding administrative and infrastructure challenges quickly caught the attention of regional government officials

CM Naidu called stronger support for start-ups and effective utilisation of the States innovation ecosystem through the Ratan Tata Innovation Hub

He will credit incentives during an event at Vigyan Bhawan, said Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Maharashtra Convention Bureau (MCB) and JWC GmbH in this regard

The state government is against proceeding with the proposed greenfield airport at Parandur as it involves destruction of wetalands: Minister for Energy, Resources and Law Nirmal Kumar