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Himachal directs companies to spend CSR funds within state: Minister

The minister said the government was serious about the matter and assured that strict instructions will be issued to companies to use the CSR funds in Himachal

Cloudbursts in Rudraprayag, Chamoli districts, several families trapped

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday said that the debris flow after the cloudburst has blocked areas, leaving several residents stranded

Maratha leader Jarange begins hunger strike in Mumbai for 10% quota

The activist also accused the government of trying to divide the Marathas and OBCs

Bihar poll panel issues notices to 300K electors over doubtful citizenship

Those issued notices are suspected to be from Bangladesh, Nepal, Myanmar, and even Afghanistan, officials said, citing ground reports

Northern Railways cancels 46 trains as heavy rain, floods disrupt services

With suspension of rail traffic between Kathua and Udhampur in the wake of misalignment and breaches at multiple locations in Jammu, the trains are being cancelled, an official said

WBSSC assures SC no tainted candidates will be allowed in fresh SLST exams

A senior SSC official said the commission's legal team has already submitted an undertaking to the apex court promising to submit the list of "tainted" candidates within a week

Bengaluru court orders removal of defamatory content on Dharmasthala Temple

The apex court, while refusing to interfere directly, directed the trial court to independently assess the matter

Public Sector Enterprises are catalysts of growth: President Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu presented the SCOPE Eminence Awards 2022-23, lauding PSUs for driving growth, fostering inclusive development and shaping India's future

Road accidents up 4.2% in 2023; 172K lives lost despite safety push

The ministry released its 'Road Accidents in India 2023' report following a Supreme Court's direction after several delays.

Delhi Zoo shut for visitors after H5N1 bird flu detected in painted storks

Samples from the two dead storks were sent to the National Institute for High Security Animal Diseases (NIHSAD) in Bhopal on August 27 and confirmed positive on August 28, the officials said

150 Puja special trains from Sept 21 to Nov 30 to handle passenger rush

Railway officials said that under the Puja special train series, South Central Railway will run the maximum number of 48 trains, completing 684 trips

Bihar SIR: SC to hear pleas seeking more time to file claims, objections

Petitioners seek more time for filing claims in Bihar's special electoral roll revision

ED issued first 'Purple Notice' from Interpol in money laundering case

The notice was issued by the Lyon-based global police body on August 21, the federal probe agency said in a statement

Mayawati promotes nephew Akash Anand as BSP national convener: Report

BSP UP unit president Vishwanath Pal, talking to PTI on Friday, confirmed that Akash Anand has now become the national convener of the party

India submits official bid to host 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad

The bid positions Ahmedabad as the host city for the Centenary edition of the Games, marking 100 years of the Commonwealth Games

Kerala's professional talent pool grows 172% in five years: Report

According to K-DISC, this growth places Kerala ninth among Indian states, with nearly 40% of its workforce concentrated in Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Thrissur, and Kozhikode

Food Ministry raises gunny bag usage charges by 40% to ₹10.22 per bag

The committee comprised members from State Governments/UTs and the Food Corporation of India (FCI) for a comprehensive review of packaging charges

Delhi govt to set up portal for investors to identify land parcels

The decision for developing this portal was taken at a recent review meeting held by the Ministry of Home Affairs on compliance reduction and deregulation in Union Territories, they added

HC to hear Vijay Mallya, UBHL director's plea on debt recovery records

The petitioners have sought directions to concerned banks to furnish a detailed statement of accounts showing the dues owed by them, UBHL, and other certificate debtors

Maharashtra signs ₹33,768 cr MoUs; industries to generate 33,000 jobs

The chief minister assured investors that the state government is committed to providing a smooth experience in Maharashtra