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Entire family destroyed within few hours, say grief-stricken relatives after losing 8 to Delhi fire

India, June 4 -- "My entire family has been destroyed. We never imagined something like this could happen to us," says Mahender Garg, who has lost his cousin and seven other members of his family in t... Read More


Public employment must be given to eligible candidates as per prescribed qualifications: SC

India, June 4 -- Observing that public employment must be made available to eligible candidates in accordance with the prescribed qualifications, the Supreme Court has held that allowing a person with... Read More


Ward-level resilience maps, dedicated action plans: NHRC group suggestions on heat wave mitigation

India, June 4 -- Developing ward-level heat vulnerability and resilience maps using remote sensing, AI and other technology, institutionalisation of dedicated action plans and officers, and expansion ... Read More


Stock markets end flat ahead of RBI's monetary policy decision

India, June 4 -- Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended almost flat in a choppy trade on Thursday, as investors stayed on the sidelines amid uncertainty in West Asia and relentless foreign fund outf... Read More


MCD to seek cancellation of licences of 12 Hauz Rani B&Bs after fire kills 21

India, June 4 -- The MCD will write to the Tourism department to cancel licences for 12 bed-and-breakfast (B&B) facilities operating in Hauz Rani, a day after a devastating fire at a guest house in th... Read More


58 rebel TMC MLAs back Ritabrata Banrjee as legislature party leader, submit claim to WB speaker

India, June 3 -- The rebellion within the TMC took a decisive turn on Wednesday, as 58 dissident MLAs backed legislator Ritabrata Banerjee, who has been expelled from the party, as the leader of the l... Read More


Bengal launches Annapurna Yojana, 28.25 lakh women to receive Rs 3,000 monthly aid in first phase

India, June 3 -- The West Bengal government on Wednesday launched the Annapurna Yojana for women and announced that 28.25 lakh beneficiaries will receive Rs 3,000 monthly aid in the first phase. Inaug... Read More


Nepal ruling party chief Rabi Lamichhane meets PM Modi

India, June 3 -- Nepal is India's priority partner and New Delhi is looking forward to collaborating with the new government in the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said after the chairman of Nep... Read More


Cabinet approves Rs 10,000-cr ATF Stabilisation Fund to shield airlines from fuel price surge

India, June 3 -- The Union cabinet on Wednesday approved a Rs 10,000 crore aviation turbine fuel (ATF) price stabilisation programme to cushion airlines from soaring fuel costs triggered by the ongoin... Read More


58 rebel TMC MLAs back expelled leader Ritabrata Banerjee, party dissolves all committees

India, June 3 -- The rebellion within the TMC took a decisive turn on Wednesday, as 58 dissident MLAs backed legislator Ritabrata Banerjee, who has been expelled from the party, as the leader of the l... Read More