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Srinagar, Apr 9 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said the US should exert some control over Israel to ensure the success of the ceasefire with Iran. He also said that Pakistan, who facilitated peace talks between the warring nations, has done what others could not. "The US should exert some control over Israel. The way they are conducting indiscriminate bombing campaigns in Lebanon and the manner in which innocent lives are being taken there, how can a ceasefire ...Read More >
New Delhi: India's steel industry clocked a robust 10.7 per cent year-on-year growth in production at around 168.4 million tonnes during 2025-26, consolidating its position as the world's second-largest producer while navigating global uncertainties and price pressures, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Steel on Wednesday. Domestic demand remained the key growth driver with finished steel consumption at 164 million tonnes, expanding by about 7-8 per cent, driven by increased ac ...Read More >
New Delhi: India faces a growing health crisis with prediabetes and diabetes affecting a massive chunk of its working population. Apollo Hospitals' latest Health of the Nation 2026 report has spotlighted this alarming trend, showing how modern lifestyles such as long office hours, junk food, and little movement are pushing millions towards serious risks. From bustling cities to smaller towns, the numbers paint a picture of silent suffering that could overwhelm healthcare systems and workplaces a ...Read More >
Lucknow: Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday said the Greater Agra township project will help the area grow as a 'second Noida' and give the Taj city's urban expansion a new direction.Yogi said this after performing the bhoomi pujan for the project that will be developed at an outlay of Rs 5,142 crore.The CM also inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for 325 development projects in the district, worth Rs 6,466.37 crore."Govt wanted Agra not to be limited to just a tourist destination b ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) The Indian auto retail industry delivered an all-time high of 2,96,71,064 units in FY26 with a broad-based 13.30 per cent growth (year-on-year), that saw five of six vehicle categories set new annual records, data released by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) said on Monday. This represents the domestic auto industry approaching the 3-crore mark in a financial year, a milestone that would have seemed distant just two years ago. "What makes this ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], April 6 (ANI): The Telangana government on Monday organised a large-scale Food Safety Awareness Walkathon at Necklace Road in Hyderabad as part of its flagship programme 'Praja Palana - Pragati Pranalika', under which Health Week is being observed from April 6 to April 11 across the state. The initiative aims to raise awareness among citizens about safe food consumption and the risks associated with adulterated food, with officials emphasising the need for individ ...Read More >
Hyderabad, April 6 (RAHNUMA): Minister for Health Damodar Raja Narasimha flagged off the food safety awareness walkathon at Jal Vihar, Necklace Road, Hyderabad on Monday. About 1,000 students and young individuals took part in the event, which took place with great enthusiasm, progressing from Jalavihar to the HMDA Grounds adjacent to IMAX. Minister Damodar Raja Narasimha participated in the walk from Jalavihar to the HMDA Grounds, accompanied by notable figures including Health Department Pri ...Read More >
Pune: The Indian automobile retail sales posted an all-time high of 2,96,71,064 units in FY26 with a broad-based 13.30 per cent growth year-on-year, which also clocked five of six vehicle categories new annual records. This represents the auto industry, the world's third biggest, nearing the 3-crore mark in a financial year, a milestone that would have seemed distant just two years ago, the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) said on Monday. "What makes this year particularly ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], April 6: The laundry business in India has grown and changed over time. The laundry business in India is going through a huge change. It used to be unorganised and not so refined, but now it is organised and driven by technology. The laundry business in India is becoming one of the best places for entrepreneurs and investors to invest because of changing lifestyles, growing cities, and more people being aware of hygiene in a post-pandemic world. Also Read | Badsha ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Telangana Health Minister Damodar Rajanarasimha on Monday flagged off a Food Safety Awareness Walkathon from Jalavihar, with participation from around 1,000 students and youth. The walk concluded at HMDA Grounds near IMAX, where senior officials from the Health, Police, and Food Safety departments were present. Addressing the gathering, the minister highlighted that changing lifestyles and rapid urbanisation have increased dependence on processed and imported food, raising serious fo ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Apr 6 (PTI) Telangana Health Minister C Damodar Rajanarasimha on Monday said that the state government will establish a special mechanism to check food adulteration and take tough measures against those involved in it. The proposed measures include invoking the provisions of the Preventive Detention Act, he said, speaking after flagging off a food safety awareness walkathon here. Observing that the state government has set up EAGLE Force (Elite Action Group for Drug Law Enforcement) ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): India's metal and mining sector is poised for a near-term recovery, supported by improving domestic demand and a rebound in commodity prices, even as global geopolitical disruptions continue to shape supply dynamics, according to a recent report by Anand Rathi. The report highlighted that India remains structurally well-placed in the global metals cycle, driven by strong internal consumption trends. "India remains at the center of the global ferrous growth stor ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): India's metal and mining sector is poised for a near-term recovery, supported by improving domestic demand and a rebound in commodity prices, even as global geopolitical disruptions continue to shape supply dynamics, according to a recent report by Anand Rathi. The report highlighted that India remains structurally well-placed in the global metals cycle, driven by strong internal consumption trends. "India remains at the center of the global ferrous growth stor ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Health Minister C Damodar Raja Narsimha on Monday flagged off a food safety awareness walkathon on Necklace Road, aimed at promoting awareness on safe and healthy food practices among the public. The walkathon witnessed enthusiastic participation from around 1,000 students and youth. The rally commenced from Jal Vihar and proceeded up to HMDA Grounds near IMAX. Addressing the gathering, the Minister congratulated all participants and highlighted the significant shift in food habits ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Indian auto retail industry delivered an all-time high of 2,96,71,064 units in FY26 with a broad-based 13.30 per cent growth (year-on-year), that saw five of six vehicle categories set new annual records, data released by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) said on Monday. This represents the domestic auto industry approaching the 3-crore mark in a financial year, a milestone that would have seemed distant just two years ago. "What m ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) [India], April 5 (ANI): The Paravur Assembly constituency in Keralam's Ernakulam district is set to witness a high-stakes contest in the upcoming state elections, with Leader of Opposition VD Satheesan seeking a sixth consecutive victory in a multi-cornered fight. Paravur, constituency number 78 in the 140-member Keralam Legislative Assembly, is a general seat with no reservation for Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes. Also Read | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs C ...Read More >
Replying to a question, Minister of State for Jal Shakti Raj Bhushan Choudhary said that as per data available with the Central Ground Water Authority , of the total groundwater extraction, 71.88 per cent in Delhi was for domestic purposes. The figure was 15.62 per cent in Ghaziabad, 3.21 per cent in Gautam Buddh Nagar, 18.6 per cent in Faridabad, 11.81 per cent in Gurugram and 13.24 per cent in Sonepat. He said the figures represent total groundwater extraction for domestic purposes, includin ...Read More >
Hyderabad: A recent study covering more than 25 years of data by National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI), Hyderabad, Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research, Ghaziabad, and the JNTU-Hyderaba's department of civil engineering, has raised concerns over increasing groundwater vulnerability in parts of the Musi river basin, highlighting the growing risk of pollution in several sub-basins due to hydrogeological and human factors. While most sub-basins recorded some recovery in groundwate ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, April 3 (Xinhua) -- At least three people were trampled to death in two separate incidents by a herd of wild elephants on Friday in the eastern Indian state of Jharkhand, officials said. The attacks took place in the Gola block of Ramgarh district, about 56 km northeast of Ranchi, the capital city of Jharkhand. Police officials have sent the bodies for post-mortem, and forest department teams have intensified patrolling in the area to prevent the recurrence of the attacks. Last mon ...Read More >
Addressing an event in Thane, Shinde said the proposed pod taxi system will be introduced in the Ghodbunder region, with the foundation stone for the project set to be laid soon, reported PTI. He described the initiative as part of a broader push to modernise the city's infrastructure, drawing parallels with major projects such as Metro corridors, the Coastal Road, and the Thane-Borivali twin-tunnel project. A pod taxi operates under the Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) system, featuring small, au ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 2 (PTI) The Delhi government has approved the creation of nine posts of wildlife inspector through direct recruitment in the Department of Forests and Wildlife, officials said on Thursday. Deploying dedicated inspectors would help in protecting Delhi's biodiversity, and will eventually end wildlife vulnerabilities in our urban ecosystems, said Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa. "The government is transforming environmental governance through long-overdue foundatio ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): The Delhi Government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, has approved the creation of nine posts for Wildlife Inspector (Direct Recruitment) in the Forests & Wildlife Department. These posts have been placed in Level-6 (Rs 35,400-₹Rs 1,12,400) of the Pay Matrix under the 7th Central Pay Commission and have been notified. Also Read | Honey Singh and Badshah's Controversial Song Faces Delhi High Court Action, Ordered Removed from Platforms. Thi ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): The Delhi Government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, has approved the creation of nine posts for Wildlife Inspector (Direct Recruitment) in the Forests & Wildlife Department. These posts have been placed in Level-6 (Rs 35,400-₹Rs 1,12,400) of the Pay Matrix under the 7th Central Pay Commission and have been notified. This initiative reflects the government's strong commitment to wildlife conservation and biodiversity protection amidst urba ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): The Centre on Thursday launched Karmayogi Sadhana Saptah, a national learning initiative under Mission Karmayogi, aimed at strengthening the capabilities, commitment, and citizen-centric orientation of public servants across the country. The Karmayogi Sadhana Saptah, being organised from April 2 to April 8, 2026, was inaugurated at the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi, marking five years of Mission Karmayogi. Conceived as a nationwide capacity-buil ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 2 (PTI) Governance today requires new capabilities to respond to technological disruptions and global uncertainties, while "mindset and empathy" remain critical to effective public service, Principal Secretary to the prime minister, P K Mishra, said on Thursday. Addressing the launch of 'Sadhana Saptah', a nation-wide learning initiative aimed at strengthening capabilities, commitment, and citizen-centric orientation of public servants, Mishra said that capacity building has evol ...Read More >
Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday highlighted UP's achievement in providing nine lakh govt jobs in nine years and emphasised transparency in the selection process. CM Yogi also challenged the opposition to question the transparency of the job selection process Addressing the distribution ceremony of appointment letters related to 665 nursing officers in Lucknow, CM Yogi said, "Uttar Pradesh is the most populous state in the country. A population of 25 crore resides in this ...Read More >
New Delhi: About 73 per cent of wells monitored across the country recorded a rise in groundwater levels in the 2025 post-monsoon period compared to the decadal mean between 2015-2024, the government told the Lok Sabha on Thursday. In a written reply to a question, Union Jal Shakti Minister C R Patil said annual assessment of dynamic groundwater resources, being conducted since 2022 by the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) in coordination with the state governments, shows that total groundwater ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 2 (PTI) About 73 per cent of wells monitored across the country recorded a rise in groundwater levels in the 2025 post-monsoon period compared to the decadal mean between 2015-2024, the government told the Lok Sabha on Thursday. In a written reply to a question, Union Jal Shakti Minister C R Patil said annual assessment of dynamic groundwater resources, being conducted since 2022 by the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) in coordination with the state governments, shows that total ...Read More >
Srinagar, Apr 01: Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are a diverse group of conditions characterised by some degree of difficulty with social interaction and communication. Other characteristics are atypical patterns of activities and behaviours, such as difficulty with transition from one activity to another, a focus on details and unusual reactions to sensations. As the world observes World Autism Awareness Day on April 2, conversations around child development, screen exposure, and neurodevelopm ...Read More >
LUCKNOW: Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath will flag off 250 electric and CNG vehicles for the Lucknow municipal corporation on Wednesday, as part of the state government's efforts to enhance urban cleanliness and sustainable development.In a post on X, the chief minister emphasised the progress of Uttar Pradesh towards the goal of 'Zero Waste to Zero Carbon Emissions', crediting the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for steering the state toward smart and environmentally con ...Read More >
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