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PMO Holds Meeting To Review El Nino Impact On Agriculture, Economy
Secretary, Agriculture made a detailed presentation on the preparedness for possible impact of El Nino during the kharif season.
8-Km Jam, Road Cave-In: Heavy Rain Takes Weighty Toll On Gurugram
A huge road cave-in on NH-48 left several vehicles stranded from hours, causing traffic to crawl from Rajiv Chowk in Gurugram.
After Accidents, Goa To Halt New Licences For 'High-Risk' Rental Thar SUVs
State Transport Minister Mauvin Godinho revealed the government's intention after holding a high-level meeting with Transport Department officials.
'No Political Interference': Cops On Guwahati Road Rage Investigation
During the probe, investigators traced the Thar SUV seen in the viral video to its owner, Abhilash Dutta.
Amit Shah Resolves Narmada Issue, 4 States End 50-Year Old Payment Dispute
The agreement was signed by the Chief Ministers of Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh in presence of Amit Shah and Union water resources minister CR Patil.
Mumbai Flooding 'Our Own Creation', Stop Blaming Civic Body: High Court
Expressing sharp displeasure, Acting Chief Justice Ghuge noted that even the footpaths outside the High Court are occupied by illegal shops.
On Camera, Corporator Assaults Woman Doctor, Other Staff At Thane Hospital
CCTV footage showed the corporator and a group of men punching and slapping the hospital staff inside a room
Accounts Disabled, URLs Blocked: Meta Lists Actions Amid Child Abuse Ads Row
Meta said it was categorically inaccurate to suggest that it knowingly and deliberately targets ads featuring children to people based on an inappropriate interest.
Tamil Nadu Hikes Liquor Store Staff Wages To End 'Overcharging' Per Bottle
The move is aimed at removing what the government says has become an entrenched system of illegal collections while improving employee welfare.
49 Newborn Deaths Reported In 3 Months In Assam's Sribhumi, Probe Ordered
During the same period, Cachar recorded 74 neonatal deaths, and Hailakandi reported 25, taking the total number of newborn deaths across the three districts of the Barak Valley region to 148.
RBI Assessing Availability Amid Reports Of Cash Shortages At ATMs: Sources
The RBI has sought details of cash inventories at bank branches to establish whether banks have been recharging ATMs with adequate cash on time.
Meghalaya Church Leaders Meet Amit Shah Over Change In Foreign Exchange Act
The Home Minister, he said, assured the delegation that another meeting involving all stakeholders would be convened to further deliberate on the issues raised.
'Laxity Allowed': Champat Rai Blames Bank For Ram Temple Donation Theft
Champat Rai claimed that the security guideline letter was written in haste, and he wasn't a signatory to it.
MPSC Postpones Civil Judge, JMFC Preliminary Exam Scheduled For August 2
The commission issued an official circular announcing the postponement. According to the notification, the examination has been deferred following an extension of the application submission deadline.
India-Indonesia Ties And A Biju Patnaik Link: What PM Modi Said In Jakarta
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has showered praise on Odisha's former Chief Minister Biju Patnaik, underscoring the role he had to play in the Independence movement of in Indonesia.
School Assembly News Headlines (July 8): Top National, International, Sports News
Today's news bulletin: India's ties with Indonesia make headlines as leaders meet and voting tech draws attention abroad.
From Teachers Strength To Dropouts: 10 Key Takeaways From Latest School Education Report
The report shows that the number of teachers has continued to rise steadily over the past four academic years, while dropout rates have declined and student retention has improved at the middle and secondary levels.
'Car Manufacturers Comfortable, Some Misreporting': Hardeep Puri On E20 Row
The government has been promoting ethanol blending as part of its strategy to reduce crude oil imports, lower carbon emissions and support the domestic agricultural economy
Jaipur Woman Kills Mother For Job, Property, Tries To Pass It Off As Road Accident
The accused, Ayushi, along with six others, including her uncle and cousin, have been arrested in connection with the case, while one accused is on the run, police said.
