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India climbs four spots in development index: Report

New Delhi, May 7 -- India climbed four spots to the 130th position out of 193 countries in the United Nations Human Development Index (HDI) for 2023, according to the report titled 'A matter of choice... Read More


Merz fails to win vote for Chancellor's seat

Berlin, May 7 -- Friedrich Merz suffered a shock setback when he fell short of a majority in an initial vote in the lower house of parliament to confirm him as Germany's next chancellor, preventing hi... Read More


After Yogi's push, state explores use of cow dung paint in govt buildings

Lucknow, May 7 -- Using eco-friendly cow dung-based paint on government buildings is among the innovative uses of cow dung that the authorities in Uttar Pradesh have begun exploring following directiv... Read More


UP Cabinet approves transfer policy for '25-26

LUCKNOW, May 7 -- The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet on Tuesday approved state's transfer policy for the year 2025-26, which says transfers must be done by June 15 and focus is on leaving no vacancy in aspirat... Read More


Indian pacer Shami receives death threat; Rs 1 crore ransom demanded

MEERUT, May 7 -- Indian cricket team fast bowler Mohammed Shami has allegedly received a death threat through email along with a demand for Rs 1 crore, following which a case was registered at the cyb... Read More


Security drill extended to all UP dists

LUCKNOW, May 7 -- A full-scale mock drill involving civil and police administration, fire services and disaster response force would now be organised in all 75 districts of Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday,... Read More


Woman SI dismissed after conviction in corruption case

MEERUT, May 7 -- Amrita Yadav, a woman sub-inspector posted at Kotwali Police Station and in-charge of the Budhana Gate police outpost in 2017, has been dismissed from service after being convicted in... Read More


Case against Kangana dismissed by Agra court

Agra, May 7 -- The Special Court (MP/MLA) in Agra, dismissed a case filed by an Agra lawyer against BJP MP Kangana Ranaut on Tuesday. The case was filed on September 11, 2024 over comments allegedly m... Read More


Services sector picks up in Apr on new businesses

new delhi, May 7 -- India's services sector rebounded in April after a March slowdown, driven by increases in new business and output, a private survey showed on Tuesday. The seasonally adjusted HSBC ... Read More


'New satcom rules key to cross-border security issues'

New Delhi, May 7 -- Guidelines issued this week for satellite internet services companies address crucial cross-border security issues, including from Pakistan, minister of state for communications, C... Read More