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Delhi court acquits L-G in 25-yr-old defamation case

NEW DELHI, Jan. 29 -- In a relief to Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena, a court here on Thursday acquitted him in a 25-year-old defamation case filed by activist Medha Patkar, stating that the comp... Read More


2020 riots case: Prima facie case still exists; Court denies bail to Tahir Hussain, 2 others

New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- Despite the Supreme Court granting bail to five accused in the 2020 Delhi riots larger conspiracy case earlier this month, a Delhi court has denied relief to the other three co-a... Read More


Northern Rly GM inspects Srinagar-Katra rail section

New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- The general manager of Northern Railway, Ashok Kumar Verma, on Wednesday inspected the Srinagar-Katra rail section amid heavy snowfall and sub-zero temperatures in the Kashmir Va... Read More


Ex-RJD MLC joins JD(U), praises Nitish for development with justice

Patna, Jan. 29 -- Former RJD MLC Anuj Kumar Singh on Thursday joined JD(U) along with his supporters, appreciating Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for his vision of development with justice. Singh and hi... Read More


Kerala CM says people-centric Budget accelerates welfare, development

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan. 29 -- Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday said the State Budget presented by Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal is a people-centric Budget that strengthens welfare... Read More


With better fiscal health, fresh borrowings now used for past interest obligations, not current spending: Eco Survey

New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- The Economic Survey of India tabled in Parliament on Thursday highlighted a steady improvement in the Centre's fiscal position, noting that fresh government borrowings are now in... Read More


'Increase urea price, transfer cash to farmers'

New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- The Economic Survey 2025-26 has called for a "modest increase" in the retail price of urea - unchanged since March 2018 at Rs 242 per 45-kg bag - and transferring an equivalent a... Read More


Agri faces climate & water challenges

New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- India's agriculture sector, crucial to achieving the government's vision of a developed nation by 2047, faces significant sustainability and productivity challenges despite recen... Read More


Economic Survey highlights need to retain students beyond Class 8

New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- There is a need to retain school students beyond Class 8 as the secondary age-specific net enrolment remains low, the Economic Survey 2025-26 said. According to the survey table... Read More


18 crore and counting: Massive pilgrim turnout in 25 days at Magh Mela

PRAYAGRAJ, Jan. 29 -- The vision of turning Magh Mela-2026 into a "Mini Kumbh" is taking shape, as unprecedented crowds continue to throng the annual religious fair. According to the Mela Administrati... Read More