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India to host first 'WAVES summit' in Mumbai from May 1-4: Ashwini Vaishnaw

The WAVES summit is being positioned by the government as India's global event for the entertainment sector to what Davos is for the economic sector

India to host first 'WAVES summit' in Mumbai from May 1-4: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Updated On : 08 Feb 2025 | 10:47 PM IST

News updates: Govt making all efforts to restore peace in Manipur, says CM

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News updates: Govt making all efforts to restore peace in Manipur, says CM
Updated On : 08 Feb 2025 | 9:39 PM IST

UPSC extends last date to apply for civil services prelims till Feb 18

Some applicants had complained of certain glitches being faced by them while applying through the portal

UPSC extends last date to apply for civil services prelims till Feb 18
Updated On : 08 Feb 2025 | 9:11 PM IST

Delhi HC backs NFRA's powers but questions it on 'division of functions'

The court order was in response to petitions filed by Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP, SRBC & Co LLP, and several chartered accountants challenging the constitutional validity of NFRA

Delhi HC backs NFRA's powers but questions it on 'division of functions'
Updated On : 08 Feb 2025 | 8:00 PM IST

Centre reviews PM-AJAY scheme, focuses on inclusive growth for SCs

The committee extensively discussed the scheme's three core components -- Adarsh Gram, Grant-in-Aid and Hostel provisions -- highlighting the role of state and district-level authorities

Centre reviews PM-AJAY scheme, focuses on inclusive growth for SCs
Updated On : 08 Feb 2025 | 6:43 PM IST

Kashmiri Pandits' group dismisses Hurriyat chief's reconciliatory efforts

The group said the struggle for a separate homeland within Kashmir where Kashmiri Hindus live with dignity will continue till "justice is served"

Kashmiri Pandits' group dismisses Hurriyat chief's reconciliatory efforts
Updated On : 08 Feb 2025 | 6:32 PM IST

Modi govt spent Rs 11 trn on infra development in one year: Scindia

Addressing a press conference to highlight various provisions made in the recently-presented Union Budget, he said the budget will make India self-reliant and aims to establish it as a 'Vishwaguru'

Modi govt spent Rs 11 trn on infra development in one year: Scindia
Updated On : 08 Feb 2025 | 6:00 PM IST

BJP wins Milkipur bypoll in 'prestige battle' against Samajwadi Party

Milkipur bypoll election result: BJP's Chandrabhan Paswan triumphed over Samajwadi Party's Ajit Prasad by a margin of 61,710 votes

BJP wins Milkipur bypoll in 'prestige battle' against Samajwadi Party
Updated On : 08 Feb 2025 | 5:34 PM IST

Defence minister Rajnath to participate in Karnataka Global Investors Meet

According to the Large and Medium Industries Minister, the state is expecting investments to the tune of Rs 10 trillion across key sectors

Defence minister Rajnath to participate in Karnataka Global Investors Meet
Updated On : 08 Feb 2025 | 4:59 PM IST

Kerala govt plans to develop state-owned AI engine for schools this year

Kadakampally Surendran MLA, Anvar Sadath, CEO, KITE and Sunil T T, Director, ICFOSS also spoke during the inaugural session, the statement said

Kerala govt plans to develop state-owned AI engine for schools this year
Updated On : 08 Feb 2025 | 4:57 PM IST

Aim to restart cryogenic stage in flight for mission benefits: Isro chief

According to an ISRO release, during this test, the ignition of the engine Thrust Chamber was carried out with a multi-element igniter in vacuum

Aim to restart cryogenic stage in flight for mission benefits: Isro chief
Updated On : 08 Feb 2025 | 4:45 PM IST

Hope to introduce new income tax bill in Lok Sabha next week: FM Sitharaman

The bill will again go to the Cabinet after the parliamentary committee gives its recommendations on it. After Cabinet approval, it will again be introduced in Parliament

Hope to introduce new income tax bill in Lok Sabha next week: FM Sitharaman
Updated On : 08 Feb 2025 | 4:16 PM IST

Tripura conclave secures business deals worth Rs 3,683 cr for state

Asserting that the northeastern state has agar plantations covering over 2000 hectares in non-forest area, the chief minister said the state also produces over 1 lakh MT of raw rubber annually

Tripura conclave secures business deals worth Rs 3,683 cr for state
Updated On : 08 Feb 2025 | 3:39 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh to invest Rs 50,000 crore on seven new expressway projects

Combined length of these seven expressways is 866 km; to connect about 30 districts to the vast expressway network in the state

Uttar Pradesh to invest Rs 50,000 crore on seven new expressway projects
Updated On : 08 Feb 2025 | 2:49 PM IST

ACB registers DA case against Telangana official, finds Rs 4 cr assets

The case was registered against the official after he allegedly acquired assets disproportionate to his known sources of income by indulging in corrupt practices and dubious means during his service

ACB registers DA case against Telangana official, finds Rs 4 cr assets
Updated On : 08 Feb 2025 | 2:47 PM IST

Factors that led to AAP losing Delhi's crown in the 2025 Assembly Elections

This Delhi assembly election 2025 marks a reversal for Aam Aadmi Party, which had reduced BJP to a single-digit seat count in the last polls

Factors that led to AAP losing Delhi's crown in the 2025 Assembly Elections
Updated On : 08 Feb 2025 | 2:35 PM IST

Chhota Rajan murder case: SC to hear CBI's plea challenging life sentence

In May last year, a special court convicted Rajan for murdering Shetty and sentenced him to life imprisonment

Chhota Rajan murder case: SC to hear CBI's plea challenging life sentence
Updated On : 08 Feb 2025 | 2:26 PM IST

Isro successfully carries out vacuum ignition trial of cryogenic engine

This test was carried out on Friday in the High Altitude Test Facility at Isro Propulsion Complex, Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu, Isro said in a statement

Isro successfully carries out vacuum ignition trial of cryogenic engine
Updated On : 08 Feb 2025 | 12:58 PM IST

SC to hear PIL seeking right to 'euthanasia' for rabies patients on Feb 10

In its plea, the NGO prayed that a procedure should be laid down for rabies patients to allow them or their guardians to opt for the assistance of physicians for assisted dying or passive euthanasia

SC to hear PIL seeking right to 'euthanasia' for rabies patients on Feb 10
Updated On : 08 Feb 2025 | 12:17 PM IST

PDP's Iltija Mufti claims she, mother Mehbooba placed under house arrest

Iltija Mufti said she had intended to visit Kathua while PDP president Mehbooba Mufti planned to visit Sopore to meet the bereaved family of the truck driver killed in army firing

PDP's Iltija Mufti claims she, mother Mehbooba placed under house arrest
Updated On : 08 Feb 2025 | 10:41 AM IST