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The appointments are aimed at strengthening power utilities and improving operational efficiency across generation, transmission and distribution networks
12 to 15 people still trapped under debris, says West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari
Industry representatives raised concerns over skilled talent migration to other states and urged Tamil Nadu to strengthen its innovation ecosystem, focusing on semiconductors, electronics and biopharma while improving single-window clearances and regulatory predictability
Under the revised model, private operators will supply buses and manage operations, including drivers and maintenance, while state transport undertakings retain conductors
Of those killed, eight were women from Odisha and two were from Assam
Speaking at an Assocham event, he stressed competitive industrial incentives and announced a West Bengal Investment Promotion Framework to boost growth, investment and jobs through a cluster-based approach along industrial corridors
The latest supply request comes against the backdrop of US trade talks and tariffs
Congress says the renaming gesture demonstrates Hyderabads growing role in the partnership of the two countries
Ramanathans tenure was to run till January 2027
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation said its emergency machinery is operating at full capacity with 7,000 employees deployed at variouslocations
405 crore project expected to produce up to 2 tonnes of gold annually
The accused allegedly used shell firms to generate bogus invoices for brass and copper scrap without actual goods movement, fraudulently claiming ITC
With nearly 4.2 lakh births annually in government hospitals, the initiative covers a significant section of newborns in the state
The regulator said the tax cut lowers solar and renewable energy equipment costs, creating savings that must be passed on to Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Ltd (UPPCL) and consumers
Kozhikode, Malappuram and Wayanad have reported the highest number of cases this month
The collaboration will focus on solar, wind, hybrid power and energy storage solutions, including battery and pumped storage systems, strengthening Indias clean energy transition
IMD placed most places of Delhi under a red alert, indicating the possibility of severe weather conditions
The bioeconomy is an economic model which, instead of relying on fossil-based fuel, uses renewable biological resources such as crops, forests, animals and micro-organisms to produce food, energy, materials and services
All victims are women, including seven from Odisha and two from Assam, says government.
Seven injured in the fire; investigation into the accident to cover possible lapses in building standards
In a letter to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday, Hazare said the Maharashtra Right to Information Rules, 2026, would lunt the edge of the RTI Act and keep people away from information.
New rules introduce stricter disclosure norms, spending thresholds and donor transparency requirements
Even as India bets on E100, the next phase will depend on whether motorists will see enough savings
The probe centres on allegations that CMRL paid Rs 2.78 crore to Exalogic without receiving services and extended loans through another firm linked to its managing director
Alongside the Shigella situation, Kerala continues to closely monitor and contain Nipah virus transmission, with no evidence of further spread beyond the confirmed case in Kozhikode.
The fire broke out in the Aliganj area
The UNCTAD report stated that ship recycling in India increased to 2.99 million gross tonnes (GT) in 2025, a nearly 60% rise from 1.86 million GT in 2024
Reacting sharply to the oppositions charge that the present government was acting as the NDAs B-team, Keerthana said several marquee projects had moved to BJP-ruled states during the previous governments tenure
The BJP government in West Bengal on Monday presented its maiden budget, announcing the filling of 1 lakh government vacancies, a 20 percentage point hike in DA for its employees, and a Rs 36,000-crore outlay for the financial assistance scheme for women, Annapurna Yojana
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

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