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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.
IITian Quits Startup Job, Studies From Home In Bihar, Secures AIR 102 In UPSC Exam
UPSC Success Story: Sharing advice for aspirants, Abhishek Chauhan said preparation strategies vary from person to person, but emphasised the importance of practising previous years' question papers and maintaining consistency.
Form Compensation Policy For Harm From Covid Shots: Supreme Court To Centre
The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the Centre to formulate a no-fault compensation policy for people who suffered serious adverse events following Covid-19 vaccination.
Terrorist Killed As Army Foils Infiltration Attempt In J&K's Rajouri
Army troops foiled an infiltration bid along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district on Tuesday, killing one terrorist during an encounter, officials said.
Pieter Elbers: The Top Executive Who Headed IndiGo During Its Worst Crisis
Pieter Elbers resigned today as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of IndiGo, India's largest airline, with immediate effect, citing personal reasons.
IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers Quits: A Lookback At The Crisis That Hit Airline
IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers resigned Tuesday evening as the airline which still holds nearly 60 per cent of the market battles back from the December 2025 operational crisis caused by failure to comply with revised Flight Duty Time Limitation rules.
"Main Hoon Na": IndiGo's Interim Boss To Employees After CEO's Resignation
IndiGo's Managing Director Rahul Bhatia, who took interim charge of the airline after CEO Pieter Elbers quit, has written to employees a pep talk of sorts on the developments.
CEO Pieter Elbers Quits With "Immediate Effect" 3 Months After IndiGo Crisis
IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers has resigned and Managing Director Rahul Bhatia has been appointed interim charge of management of the affairs of the company, the airline said in regulatory filing today.
