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Private sector a trusted partner in development: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

First facilitation centre for PM internship scheme launched in Kolkata

Private sector a trusted partner in development: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Updated On : 01 May 2025 | 8:53 PM IST

Delhi HC flags 'trend' of settling false rape cases, refuses to quash FIR

The case related to the allegations of a woman who said the petitioner raped, sodomised and blackmailed her over objectionable pictures by the accused, who was her neighbour

Delhi HC flags 'trend' of settling false rape cases, refuses to quash FIR
Updated On : 01 May 2025 | 8:18 PM IST

Over 1,700 money laundering cases under trial: ED chief Rahul Navin

He attributed the delay in prosecution to the broader issue of slow judicial processes in the country

Over 1,700 money laundering cases under trial: ED chief Rahul Navin
Updated On : 01 May 2025 | 8:04 PM IST

Indian farmers complete wheat harvest near Pak border amid tensions

The early harvest directive was part of precautionary measures taken by authorities in response to the security situation along the international border

Indian farmers complete wheat harvest near Pak border amid tensions
Updated On : 01 May 2025 | 7:23 PM IST

'No one will be spared': Shah vows retribution for Pahalgam terror attack

Union Home Minister Amit Shah vows strict action after the Pahalgam terror attack, promising to hunt down every perpetrator and reiterating the Modi government's zero-tolerance stance on terrorism

'No one will be spared': Shah vows retribution for Pahalgam terror attack
Updated On : 01 May 2025 | 6:58 PM IST

Illegal constructions can't be legalised, courts must act tough: SC

The bench, as a result, dismissed a plea challenging an order of the Calcutta High Court, which dealt with a petition highlighting unauthorised constructions

Illegal constructions can't be legalised, courts must act tough: SC
Updated On : 01 May 2025 | 6:54 PM IST

PM Modi to dedicate Vizhinjam International Seaport to nation Friday

This is India's first transshipment hub and first deepwater container terminal

PM Modi to dedicate Vizhinjam International Seaport to nation Friday
Updated On : 01 May 2025 | 5:46 PM IST

NEET-UG 'paper leak': National Testing Agency flags 1,500 'fake claims'

The NTA has requested Telegram and Instagram to take down 106 channels to prevent the spread of false information

NEET-UG 'paper leak': National Testing Agency flags 1,500 'fake claims'
Updated On : 01 May 2025 | 5:35 PM IST

'No hate against Muslims': Navy officer's wife after Pahalgam attack

Late Indian Navy officer's wife urges unity after Pahalgam terror attack that killed her husband - just six days after their marriage

'No hate against Muslims': Navy officer's wife after Pahalgam attack
Updated On : 01 May 2025 | 5:27 PM IST

Commercial LPG rates cut by ₹14.50, price of jet fuel cut by 4.4%

The price of commercial LPG used in hotels and restaurants was lowered by ₹14.50 per cylinder today

Commercial LPG rates cut by ₹14.50, price of jet fuel cut by 4.4%
Updated On : 01 May 2025 | 4:15 PM IST

PMLA picked momentum after 2014; conviction rate over 93%: ED director

The ED on Thursday completed 69 years of its existence as it was established on this day in 1956. The agency functions under the Union finance ministry. Minister Pankaj Chaudhary was the chief guest

PMLA picked momentum after 2014; conviction rate over 93%: ED director
Updated On : 01 May 2025 | 4:15 PM IST

Caste census: Allocate sufficient funds, fix time limit, Kharge tells govt

Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha said, Congress and other opposition parties demanded for caste census and had staged agitation for it throughout the country, and now they are happy

Caste census: Allocate sufficient funds, fix time limit, Kharge tells govt
Updated On : 01 May 2025 | 3:06 PM IST

UP to display industries, products at 5-day trade fair in September

The government will promote 12 industries at UP International Trade Show (UPITS) 2025: small businesses, agriculture and allied industries, energy, environment among others

UP to display industries, products at 5-day trade fair in September
Updated On : 01 May 2025 | 3:00 PM IST

Delhi HC issues notice to govt, police over plea on school bomb threats SOP

Justice Anish Dayal called it a serious issue, saying it required the urgent attention of authorities especially when repeated hoax calls had become very common

Delhi HC issues notice to govt, police over plea on school bomb threats SOP
Updated On : 01 May 2025 | 2:56 PM IST

Bengal Guv grants sanction to ED to prosecute ex-minister Partha Chatterjee

Chatterjee was arrested by the ED in 2022 for his alleged involvement in the multi-crore primary teacher recruitment scam

Bengal Guv grants sanction to ED to prosecute ex-minister Partha Chatterjee
Updated On : 01 May 2025 | 2:50 PM IST

'Not in control, lives in own world': HC slams Ramdev over Rooh Afza video

Delhi High Court slams Ramdev for repeating Rooh Afza remarks, says he ignored court orders and may face contempt action

'Not in control, lives in own world': HC slams Ramdev over Rooh Afza video
Updated On : 01 May 2025 | 2:50 PM IST

'Don't demoralise the forces': SC junks petition on Pahalgam terror attack

Supreme Court refuses to entertain PIL seeking a judicial probe into Pahalgam terror attack, warns against demoralising forces, and allows withdrawal with liberty to move high court

'Don't demoralise the forces': SC junks petition on Pahalgam terror attack
Updated On : 01 May 2025 | 1:46 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi to credit for caste census? Congress says yes, BJP says no

As Centre backs caste Census, Congress hails Rahul Gandhi's push, but BJP claims the party ignored caste data for decades and is now playing politics

Rahul Gandhi to credit for caste census? Congress says yes, BJP says no
Updated On : 01 May 2025 | 1:26 PM IST

NHRC takes suo-motu note as 100 kids fall ill in Patna due to mid-day meal

The Commission has observed that the contents, if true, raise a serious issue of violation of the human rights of the students

NHRC takes suo-motu note as 100 kids fall ill in Patna due to mid-day meal
Updated On : 01 May 2025 | 1:12 PM IST

India slaps 20% export duty on parboiled, milled rice for food safety

A 20% export duty on parboiled and milled rice kicks in May 1, 2025, as India aims to secure food stocks and regulate rice trade amid inflation worries

India slaps 20% export duty on parboiled, milled rice for food safety
Updated On : 01 May 2025 | 12:56 PM IST