News / India
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IndiaKarur stampede: Tamil Nadu CM Vijay hands over appointment orders; announces memorial for victims
The beneficiaries from 31 families were provided jobs as junior assistant, office assistant and night watchman in various departments.
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IndiaIndia government approves ₹3,000 crore scheme to restore over 15,000 sacred groves
The 'Aastha Van Sanrakshan Yojana' aims to conserve and restore sacred groves across India over the next five years.
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IndiaRam temple donations row: Supreme Court to hear pleas seeking probe on July 13
Petitions seek a CBI probe, forensic audit and stronger oversight of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust.
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IndiaKerala government assures probe into Wayanad landslide
Kerala Revenue Minister A P Anilkumar stated that the government would await the findings of an expert panel before arriving at any conclusions on the cause of the tragedy.
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IndiaNo free bus travel for women in Delhi without Pink Saheli smart card from August 1
So far, around 11 lakh cards have been distributed across the city, and the government aims to increase the figures to 13 lakh by the end of July, after which the card will be made mandatory.
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IndiaHimachal rains: Rivers and streams in spate; several roads closed
Officials said landslides hit several places in the rural areas of Nahan district, but no loss of life has been reported so far.
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IndiaTripura rains: Around 11,000 people displaced as floods hit three districts
The flash floods were triggered in the low-lying areas of Unakoti, Dhalai and Khowai districts.
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IndiaE-20 petrol mandate: Indian Youth Congress stages protests, demands 'right to choose fuel'
A damaged motorcycle was tied to a tree and left hanging to symbolise what the protesters claimed was the deteriorating condition of vehicles due to the use of E20 fuel.
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IndiaIndia government mandates licensing for medicinal formulations with over 12% alcohol
Some of these formulations contain high concentrations of ethyl alcohol, in certain cases up to 80-90 per cent volume per volume, making them susceptible to misuse for intoxication.
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IndiaIndia government orders probe into NCERT's blacklisting of textbook paper supplier firm
Education Minister Minister Dharmendra Pradhan is seeking accountability after NCERT allegedly failed to defend its blacklisting decision before the Delhi High Court.
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India'One Nation, One Election' mechanism may be ready by 2029: Joint panel chief
Panel chief PP Chaudhary says consultations are underway to build consensus on simultaneous elections.
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IndiaWayanad landslide: Konkan Railway issues clarification on tunnel project, denies lapses
The landslide occurred around 200 metres away from the excavated area, claimed Konkan Railway Corporation
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IndiaCJP protest day 21: Wangchuk says hunger has 'stabilised', warns against any attempt to remove him
Sonam Wangchuck joined the protest on June 28 and has been an active voice in the agitation along with others members of the protest.
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IndiaKarur stampede: Vijay questions police role, alleges DMK sought political mileage
He said the Karur stampede had caused him immense anguish.
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IndiaIndia testing hydrogen-powered transport on 10 routes, says Union Minister
Gadkari also urged the industry to meet the target of the number of buses needed to be manufactured annually in the country.
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IndiaTamil Nadu CM Vijay reaches Karur to fulfil promise made to stampede victims' families
He will hand over government appointment orders to one eligible member from each victim's family.
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IndiaIndia, Australia unveil Sports Collaboration Roadmap; Big Bash League opener to be held in Chennai
As part of the roadmap, the two countries will also organise an India-Australia Youth Sports Festival.
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IndiaWayanad landslide: Death toll rises to seven; search continues as one remains missing
The landslide occurred on July 7 at the site of the Anakkompoyil–Meppadi tunnel project, which is intended to connect the Wayanad and Kozhikode districts.
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IndiaWhatsApp submits reply on India government's 'username' notice: Sources
The union government had directed the platform to not launch the feature until consultations on the issue were completed.
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IndiaIndia's Women Commission sets up expert panel to review IVF clinic regulations
The committee will examine laws governing ART centres, surrogacy and fertility clinics to strengthen safeguards for women.