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Explained: Can India's Monsoon Recharge The Groundwater It Withdraws
Every summer, large parts of India face water shortages. Reservoirs run low, rivers shrink, and many cities and villages rely heavily on groundwater for drinking and farming.
CBI Arrests 2, Probes 'Political Angle' In Murder Of Suvendu Adhikari's Aide
Chandranath Rath was shot dead at Madhyamgram in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district on the evening of May 6 while he was returning home.
Feels Like I'm Back To My Country: Taslima Nasreen To NDTV On Kolkata Return
Nasreen -- - who made her home in Kolkata after leaving Dhaka -- had to leave the City of Joy in 2007 following massive protests over her controversial book 'Dwikhandito'. She had been living in Delhi since.
"Should Have Got Death Penalty": Intel Officer's Brother On Tahir Hussain
Speaking over the phone, Ankit Sharma's brother, Ankur Sharma, said the family would continue its legal battle if the case reaches the Delhi High Court or the Supreme Court.
Video: Family Walks Into Bathroom In Flood-Hit Gujarat, Finds 7-Foot Crocodile
A family in Gujarat's Anand district had a terrifying encounter earlier this week after discovering a seven-foot crocodile inside the bathroom of their home late at night.
Centre Reveals Major UPSC, SSC Recruitment Reforms; Here's What Has Changed
The reforms are aimed at streamlining the recruitment process and enhancing the credibility and integrity of examinations conducted by the UPSC and SSC, according to the minister.
Man Clings To Tree As Wife, 2 Daughters Swept Away In SUV In Maharashtra
As the vehicle was swept away, Avinash Khandare managed to save himself by showing quick presence of mind and clinging to a tree.
"Agreed To Take Ties To New Heights": PM Modi Congratulates New UK PM
PM Modi and Andy Burnham discussed key aspects of the two-way ties during a phone conversation.
UP Police Constable Result 2026 Out For 32,679 Posts, Here's Direct Link To Check Merit List
UP Police Constable Result 2026: Candidates shortlisted in the written examination will undergo Document Verification (DV) and the Physical Standard Test (PST) from August 17.
Meta Global Team Summoned By Centre Over Algorithmic Bias, Child Sex Content
The government has also specifically asked Meta to send a technical representative from Instagram, signalling that officials intend to seek detailed explanations about how the platform's systems and algorithms function.
Haryana Cheating Syndicate Behind Punjab Recruitment Exam Scam, 43 Arrested
Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains has said that the controversy surrounding the pharmacy recruitment examination was not a case of paper leakage but a well-organised "high-tech cheating" operation.
DRDO Opens Apprentice Recruitment 2026 For ITI, Diploma Graduates, Check Details
DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2026: The training period will be 12 months, and selected candidates will receive a stipend as per the applicable rules.
"Laughable": High Court On Food Regulator's 98% Score To Secretariat Canteen
The Bombay High Court dismissed the FDA's 98 per cent rating of the Mantralaya canteen, calling it "laughable" and sending a team of four lawyers to inspect the premises again.
Cabinet Approves Rs 84,084-Crore Offshore Oil, Gas Exploration Scheme
The scheme is also expected to stimulate significant investments across the exploration and production value chain, creating long-term opportunities for industry, innovation and economic growth, the communique said.
Cabinet Approves Rs 36,441-Crore Sports Push Under Khelo India, NSF Schemes
The existing budgetary allocation for the Assistance to National Sports Federations (NSFs) for the year 2026-27 stood at Rs 425 crore.
"Savagery": Ex-AAP Leader Tahir Hussain Gets Life For Intel Officer's Murder
Announcing the sentence on former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) councillor Tahir Hussain, Delhi's Karkardooma court said the "manner of the crime was of utmost brutality"
Punjab Congress Rift: Charanjit Singh Channi's Brother Kept Out Of Key Meet
Punjab NSUI president Ishwarpreet Singh Sidhu, another aspirant from Fatehgarh Sahib, also alleged that he was deliberately kept out of the programme.
Army Downs Pakistani Spy Drone Near LoC, Memory Card Recovered
Vigilant Indian Army shot down a Pakistani surveillance drone in the Khour sector of Jammu on after it was spotted hovering dangerously close to key military installations along the Line of Control (LoC).
Cabinet Okays 5,000-MW Floating Solar Power Plants With Rs 5,070-Crore Outlay
All states and Union Territories will benefit through this scheme, which aims to enhance the floating Solar PV capacity in the country by 5,000 MW.
