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Govt notifies new CAFE-3 norms for passenger vehicles

New Delhi, Sept. 30 -- The government has notified new Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE-3) norms that will set fuel-efficiency and carbon-emission limits for passenger vehicles from April 1, 2027,... Read More


SC agrees to hear on Oct 5 West Bengal's plea challenging interim bail to Cong candidate

New Delhi, Sept. 30 -- The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to hear on October 5 the West Bengal government's plea challenging the interim bail granted to Congress' Nandigram bypoll candidate, Milan ... Read More


Bengal bypolls likely to decide relationship dynamics between Cong, TMC's Mamata faction

Kolkata, Sept. 30 -- The October 6 assembly bypolls in West Bengal offer a unique test of whether the tactical cooperation between the Congress and the Mamata faction of the TMC translates into electo... Read More


INDIA bloc charts joint action plan against CEC, SIR 'irregularities'; demands return to ballot

New Delhi, Sept. 30 -- The INDIA bloc on Wednesday finalised a joint action plan over the SIR row, including holding rallies and 'save democracy marches', with Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge as... Read More


INDIA bloc meets; joint agitation amid SIR row, impeachment notice against CEC on agenda

New Delhi, Sept. 30 -- Top leaders of the INDIA bloc met here on Wednesday to finalise an action plan for a joint agitation over alleged irregularities in the SIR exercise and to press for CEC Gyanesh... Read More


NEET paper leak: Centre working on national computer based testing infra strategy for entrance exams

New Delhi, Sept. 30 -- The Ministry of Education is working on a national examination-grade Computer-Based Testing (CBT) infrastructure strategy to ensure a seamless transition for the pen-and-paper-b... Read More


Cal HC dismisses ISF's plea challenging EC's reassignment of 'envelope' poll symbol to another party

Kolkata, Sept. 30 -- The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday dismissed a petition by the ISF, challenging the Election Commission's decision to reassign the 'envelope' poll symbol to the newly formed Dem... Read More


5 new sites added to India's UNESCO Tentative List for World Heritage

New Delhi, Sept. 30 -- Four sites, including Udaigiri Caves, in Madhya Pradesh and places linked to Satyagraha, present both in India and South Africa, are the five new additions to the UNESCO Tentati... Read More


Rs 3,000 crore drugs seized from Iranian boat in Arabian Sea; 5 Pak nationals detained

Ahmedabad, Sept. 30 -- The Indian Coast Guard, in a joint operation with the Gujarat ATS, has seized 526 kg of methamphetamine and heroin valued at more than Rs 3,000 crore from an Iranian boat in the... Read More


Rs 3,000 crore drugs seized from Iranian boat near Lakshadweep; 5 Pak nationals detained

Ahmedabad, Sept. 30 -- The Indian Coast Guard, in a joint operation with the Gujarat ATS, has seized 526 kilograms of methamphetamine and heroin valued at more than Rs 3,000 crore from an Iranian boat... Read More