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Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday said that the conditions imposed by the Union government on the 100-day work scheme was humiliating for the State government and publicly tore up a note from the Union government in this regard.

It was unclear what caused the collapse or how many people were unaccounted for. Authorities said an investigation has been opened.

Govt. fully committed to ensuring robust fire-safety standards in Capital, says Sood; DFS personnel asked to check compliance in wake of Goa tragedy and given the increased risk associated with upcoming festive season

What is eerily similar in the technocratic adventures in MGNREGA and the SIR is the structural codification of exclusions

Changes have caught up with the sabhas in Chennai in many ways

Under the revised pay structure, a legislator will draw 3.45 lakh per month against 1.10 lakh in 2007

The former Sri Lankan player guided Bangladesh to the 2020 U-19 World Cup title and the Asia Cup last year, beating India in the final on both occasions

Several Central trade unions have raised concerns on the future of social security schemes for unorganised workers such as construction workers and beedi workers as Acts governing their welfare schemes are merged into the Codes

The retired judge cited several instances where Mr. Justice Swaminathan had allegedly not followed protocols to issue a contempt notice against officials of the State government, and had paralysed the government machinery

Noisy protests and scuffle over privatisation of medical colleges and naming of a kalyana mandapam after a freedom fighter mar Vijayawada Municipal Corporation council meeting

Leader of the Opposition demands sacking of ministers who failed to hold periodic reviews on implementation of developmental projects in North Karnataka region

The committee also suggested streamlining process for public consultation and clearances from Gram Sabha to avoid delays.

The working paper on AI and Copyright Issues is a good start

The controversy being sought to be created now over Vande Mataram makes one doubt the intentions of the present government

ASEAN should do more to end dispute between Cambodia and Thailand

The hesitation of the top court to mandate or develop a time-frame for constitutional functionaries will impinge on constitutional morality

The 2026 calendar features Mandala art accompanied by feminist quotes, acknowledging the healing journeys of women who have experienced violence

Home Minister Amit Shah delivered a rebuttal in Parliament, defending the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and accusing the Opposition of spreading misinformation. He emphasised that the Election Commission alone is empowered to conduct roll revisions, reiterated that foreign nationals cannot remain on voter lists, criticised alleged double standards by Opposition parties, and cited historical precedents to counter vote theft allegations.

Rajnath Singh highlighted that India, once heavily dependent on arms imports, now boasts a record defence production value of 1.51 lakh crore, up from 46,000 crore in 2014

A Delhi court refused to give any interim protection from arrest to the duo, while their partner was held in connection with the fire incident

The CAQM, represented by Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati, submitted that its efforts to strictly ensure that these end-of-life vehicles were taken off the roads were thwarted by the lack of proper coercive action; over 63 lakh such vehicles are currently plying the capitals roads and contributing to air pollution, says the body

The 28-year-old player will be the first German to feature in the prestigious event since 1991; feels that keeping his nerves under control was key to the good show in the Grand Swiss; says it is great to see the huge interest for chess in India

In a call with the chair of the Nobel Committee, Jorgen Watne Frydnes, published just before the ceremony, Maria Corina Machado said she was very sad and very sorry that she would not make it in time but was on her way to Oslo

In addition to the serious and predatory nature of your offending, notwithstanding the fact you pled guilty, the version of events given by you bears little resemblance to what you have admitted to, says Justice Lord Renucci

In its pursuit of defaming the first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, the Narendra Modi Government was maligning the entire leadership of the national movement, including Rabindranath Tagore and Mahatma Gandhi, says Opposition in a united voice