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Ahead Of Polls, Assam Decides To Rename Fakhruddin Medical College As Barpeta Medical College
Assam government on Tuesday announced that the Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Medical College in Barpeta will be renamed as Barpeta Medical College, a decision taken during the state cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
48-Year-Old Man Mauled To Death By Leopard In Uttarakhand
A man was mauled to death by a leopard in a village here, following which orders were issued to capture the animal, officials said on Tuesday.
Around 1,000 Indians Return Safely From Qatar Amid Iran War
Amid the developing security situation in West Asia, the Indian Embassy in Qatar said that about 1000 Indian passengers have travelled back to New Delhi, Mumbai and Kochi.
Tech, Training: Rajnath Singh Releases Roadmap For Future-Ready Military
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday stressed innovation, advanced technologies, and a modern training framework while releasing a vision document on strategic military reforms.
Indian Navy Invites Applications For Agniveer Recruitment 2027
The Indian Navy invites applications for Agniveer SSR, MR, and SSS Medical Sailor posts for 2027 from March 14 to April 6, 2026, with exams in May and results in June.
Foreign National Run Over By Speeding Audi While Crossing Road In Punjab
A tragic late-night road accident in Punjab's Zirakpur claimed the life of a foreign woman after a speeding Audi car allegedly ran her over on VIP Road near M-Care Hospital.
"Absolutely No Shortage Of Fuel": Minister Amid Global Energy Uncertainty
Union Minister Piyush Goyal assured that India is not facing any fuel shortage despite the growing uncertainty in global energy markets due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia.
Rajasthan To Drop 2-Child Norm, But Only For Candidates In Local Bodies Polls
The Rajasthan government has done away with the two-child norm for candidates in panchayat and municipal elections in the state - a law introduced by the Bhairon Singh Shekhawat government in 1995 to control the state's population.
In A First, J&K Government Sacks 3 Jal Shakti Workers Over Terror Links
In a first such action by the Jammu and Kashmir government, three daily-wage workers in the Jal Shakti department have been sacked over alleged terror links.
India Sourcing Oil From 40 Nations By Alternate Routes Amid Hormuz Blockade
The Strait of Hormuz blocked by Iran amid its war with the US and Israel, India has started sourcing its crude oil from 40 countries.
"Go Sell Sweaters In Ludhiana": Chief Justice To Trader Over Frivolous Petition In Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Tuesday saw Chief Justice of India Surya Kant losing his cool at a trader from Punjab's Ludhiana who filed a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking inclusion of the PM Cares Fund under the RTI Act.
Bhagwant Mann Flags Risk To Farmers From India-US Trade Deal
Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday cautioned that the interim India-US trade agreement would open India's agricultural markets to heavily subsidised American produce, which would leave farmers in Punjab and other parts of the country struggling to compete.
40 Lakh Women Get Rs 9,000 Each In Assam Under Arunodoi Scheme
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma virtually distributed the benefits to lakhs of beneficiaries at the Jyoti Bishnu Antarjatik Kala Mandir auditorium in Khanapara, Guwahati.
Why The War In Middle East Is Triggering LPG Prices In India
As chaos intensifies in West Asia, India is feeling the heat at home. Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) - the cooking fuel for more than 33 crore households and the backbone of restaurant kitchens - has suddenly become hard to get.
Indian Forum In UAE Sets Up 24x7 Control Room For Stranded Indians
Amid the ongoing travel disruptions in the Middle East, the Indian People's Forum (IPF) has set up a 24x7 multipurpose control room in the UAE to assist stranded Indians.
Air India Fares To Rise As It Imposes Fuel Surcharge Amid Iran War
Air India will introduce a phased increase in fuel surcharges across its domestic and international network, the airline announced today, citing a sharp rise in jet fuel prices driven by the Iran-US war in the Middle East.
India Defines 4 Priority Sectors For Using Natural Gas Amid Iran-US War
The Iran-US war in the Middle East has affected the supply of natural gas across the world. The Strait of Hormuz remains a part of the war zone for over two weeks, due to which more than 750 cargo ships are stuck at major ports in the region.
Eye On China, Centre Eases Foreign Direct Investment Rules For Neighbours
The rules for foreign investment by neighbouring countries - put in place amid the Covid pandemic to protect domestic firms - has finally been relaxed by the government.
Away From Home, Manipuri Students Lead Clean-Up Drive In Dehradun: "Our Responsibility To Bring Positive Change"
The idea for the drive came from a student who runs an environmental group called 'For Better Kangleipak' back in Manipur.
