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Minister comes out with single helpline for all rain woes - 311

NEW DELHI, May 6 -- In a bid to streamline the response to monsoon-related complaints such as waterlogging and tree falls, the Delhi government will launch a unified helpline (311) and set up a centra... Read More


Independent probe ordered into racial abuse at Ggm school

Gurugram/Karnal, May 6 -- The Haryana Human Rights Commission (HHRC) has ordered an independent inquiry into allegations of racial bullying and physical assault against a minor student at a government... Read More


Rooted in resilience: The grit of Delhi's trees

India, May 6 -- It's hard being a tree in Delhi. There is barely any nutrient-rich soil. The air is thick with pollutants and dust that clog the pores of leaves. The heat is relentless, the water scar... Read More


A tree in the wall

India, May 6 -- Across the road from India Gate, just before the domed entrance of Bikaner House, an extraordinary Pilkhan (Ficus virens) stands guard like a silent giant. Unlike the ornamental trees ... Read More


Cacti that won't die

India, May 6 -- In Chhattarpur, along the controversial 2.3-kilometre stretch of the Satbari-Gaushala road, felled stumps and sawed-off branches lie like battlefield casualties. This road-widening pro... Read More


BSF nabs Pak intruder along border in Punjab

Gurdaspur, May 6 -- The Border Security Force (BSF) has apprehended a Pakistani national who allegedly intruded into the Indian territory, officials said on Monday. According to officials, on the nigh... Read More


top court seeks fresh report on audio clips linked to biren singh

New Delhi, May 6 -- The Supreme Court on Monday questioned the credibility of a forensic report on the authenticity of leaked audio tapes that allegedly point to the role of former Manipur CM N Biren ... Read More


Trump orders 100% tariff on non-U.S. movies

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- US President Donald Trump on Sunday announced a 100% tariff on movies produced outside the country, saying the American movie industry was dying a "very fast death" due to the inc... Read More


UN chief condemns attack, seeks India, Pak restraint

New Delhi, May 6 -- India and Pakistan should exercise maximum restraint and avoid a military confrontation that can "easily spin out of control", UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Monday ... Read More


bjp protecting rioters: mamata in murshidabad

Kolkata, May 6 -- West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee on Monday visited the riot-hit Murshidabad district for the first time since communal clashes broke out in April, and alleged that the BJP was "shieldi... Read More