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Notification for land acquisition raises concern in Lakshadweep

New Delhi, Feb. 5 -- Residents of Lakshadweep are protesting an attempt by the Union Territory's administration to acquire 101,020 sq m of private land for tourism and other projects at Agatti Island ... Read More


have a rethink on Wangchuk's detention: top court to Centre

New Delhi, Feb. 5 -- The Supreme Court on Wednesday told the Centre to "rethink" on the continued detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk noting the nearly five-month long incarceration at a Jodh... Read More


ED's conviction rate in money laundering case is over 94%: Govt

New Delhi, Feb. 5 -- The Union government informed Parliament on Tuesday that the Enforcement Directorate's conviction rate under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act is 94.82% with courts deliverin... Read More


36% of HSG Funds for '21-'26 yet to be released: Govt

New Delhi, Feb. 5 -- Around 36.25% of Health Sector Grant (HSG) to states for the period of 2021-2026 to strengthen primary healthcare are yet to be released, data shared in Rajya Sabha has showed. Ac... Read More


US to create critical mineral trade bloc

Washington, Feb. 5 -- The United States on Wednesday announced the creation of a new critical minerals trading bloc aimed at reducing global dependence on China. US vice-president JD Vance outlined pl... Read More


Book vs book: Oppn uproar in LS after BJP MP targets Gandhi family

New Delhi, Feb. 5 -- BJP lawmaker Nishikant Dubey bought five books - all critical of the Nehru-Gandhi family - during the debate on President's speech in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, further infuriati... Read More


Oppn protests prevent Modi's reply to Prez speech in House

New Delhi, Feb. 5 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi could not reply to the debate on President Droupadi Murmu's speech on Wednesday as Opposition's raging protests continued and crippled the Lower House... Read More


US trade deal fully protects agri and dairy sectors: Goyal to Parl

New Delhi, Feb. 5 -- The India-US trade deal "fully" protects core sensitivities in the Indian agriculture and dairy sectors, Union commerce minister Piyush Goyal told Parliament on Wednesday, emphasi... Read More


Parl panel flags drop in train punctuality from 90% in 2021-22 to 73.62% in 2023-24

New Delhi, Feb. 5 -- Train punctuality on the Indian Railways has dropped sharply from 90% in 2021-22 to 73.62% in 2023-24, a parliamentary committee has said. The Public Accounts Committee (PAC), in ... Read More


All elevated Delhi Metro stns get anti-smog cover

New Delhi, Feb. 5 -- Chief minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday announced that the government has installed either mist spray systems or "anti-smog guns" at all 143 elevated Metro stations in the city. "... Read More