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Principal Secretary of Department of Forest, Environment and Ecology Srinivasulu said that despite high ecological and scientific significance of the Western Ghats, commoners living around Western Ghats were yet to fully appreciate its value for the future of humanity.
Inquiry uncovers fraud involving the illegal manufacture and sale of laddus through counters
Many parts of the State may receive heavy to moderate rainfall on Saturday;weather system may influence wet conditions till May 19, saysRMCchief
A report has been sought from the returning officers of at least two cities and five districts across the State on how the foreigners managed to vote despite the Special Intensive Revision of the electoral rolls
The country is currently the sports super power, but its emerging players must compete regularly against the worlds top stars to attain an elite level. They must not be forced to find the means to travel around the globe for this opportunity. Besides, high-category events featuring the likes of Carlsen, Caruana and Nakamura will only help the games marketing in India
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has put together a Champions League campaign that has made him a legitimate candidate for footballs top individual honour almost ironic for such a selfless team player. The PSG winger has decided big matches with jaw-dropping moments, powering the defending European champion to another final
The new global order offers India unprecedented strategic and economic opportunities, making a case for balanced policy promiscuity
There has been no change in the existing excise duty rates for petrol and diesel for domestic consumption
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor explains how the line between economics and geopolitics is fading, with trade, technology, and supply chains shaping global power. He also highlights Indias growing role in the changing world order. Watch the full analysis.
In this conversation with Shreyas Pande, Saif Ali Khan, Rasika Dugal and Manish Chaudhari open up about their upcoming film, Kartavya, reflecting on their favourite crime-thriller tropes, Saifs process of working on dialects, the advice he received from Amitabh Bachchan and Deepak Dobriyal, their thoughts on the current streaming landscape, and more
His party suffered a significant setback in the recent elections with its vote share shrinking to 4%
Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy pushes for groundwater enforcement, recharge and regulatory reforms as the resource is over-exploited in 16 districts, including Hyderabad
His most recent trial centred on allegations brought by the Manhattan district attorneys office that Weinstein raped an actress in a Manhattan hotel room in 2013 while she resisted and repeatedly said No
A joint inspection by Excise Dept. and Tasmac officials at a bar at an outlet of the corporation at Thathaneri led to its closure
She encourages taxpayers, professionals, and trade bodies to actively utilise the I-T departments digital initiatives and facilitation measures for seamless compliance and enhanced taxpayer service
ICAR centre advises State to immediately isolate and monitor all equineshoused with the infected horse, recommends testing in adjoining areas; govt. to regulate inter-State movement of horses
The amount may initially be increased from 1,000 to 1,500, given the States financial situation, says a government representative
Israel believes Izz al-Din al-Haddad is one of the masterminds of the October 7, 2023, Hamas-led attacks on southern Israel
The incident took place around 9 p.m. when the woman was returning home along with her husband after a medical consultation
Kiren Rijiju asks the Congress leader to share details of travels with authorities concerned to avoid action for any violation of law
Under the plan, new footpaths will be constructed wherever necessary, while existing ones will be repaired and upgraded
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Foreign Minister Gideon Saar have ordered the initiation of a defamation lawsuit against The New York Times, according to a joint statement issued by their offices
The retest date clashes with the UPSSSC Pharmacist (Bheshajik) Mains exam, scheduled under Preliminary Eligibility Test 2025, some aspirants pointed out.
Indias overall unemployment rate for the month of April stood at 5.2%, a slight rise compared to 5.1% recorded last month
A Chennai man has recreated a memorable scene from Vijays film Thamizhan by donating 22,674 to the Chief Ministers Relief Fund. The gesture comes amid a larger debate on Tamil Nadus financial health, welfare schemes, and rising subsidies under CM Vijays government. Watch the full story.
Scheduled for May 23, Kanye Wests Ye Live In India concert has been cancelled due to official directives and safety concerns
The PCI urged the UP government to withdraw the move against Mr. Verma and free the senior journalist from detention, stating that the UP police invoked the NSA after nearly a month of his arrest.
Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh says unmanned aerial systems are no longer merely surveillance tools but have become offensive assets shaping the future battlefield

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