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Vijender Gupta slams AAP govt for failure to curb crime, drug trade in Delhi

Leader of the Opposition in the Delhi Assembly, Vijender Gupta, has criticised the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government for failing to curb criminal activities and drug trade in the national capital during a discussion on the city's law and order situation in the Assembly session.

Dec 5, 2024

Bhutan King Wangchuck to arrive in India today

Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck will arrive in India on Thursday for a two-day official visit and hold meetings with the Indian leadership to review bilateral relations.

Dec 5, 2024

Vaishno Devi shrine, a hugely popular pilgrim spot for Hindu devotees is visited by close to 1 crore pilgrims every year

Ban on liquor, non-vegetarian food imposed around Vaishno Devi Shrine

The Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) of Katra, Piyush Dhotra, has issued a prohibition order banning the sale, possession, and consumption of liquor and non-vegetarian food within the jurisdiction of the sub-division, the base camp for pilgrims visiting the Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district

Dec 5, 2024

Justice Manmohan takes oath as SC judge

Justice Manmohan, Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court, has been sworn in as a judge of the Supreme Court. His appointment was cleared by the Centre following a recommendation by the Supreme Court Collegium.

Dec 5, 2024

J&K CM Omar Abdullah stresses on minimising power cuts during winter

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has called a meeting focused on addressing power supply challenges, curtailment schedules, revenue realisation, and strategies for improving the efficiency of the power sector during the peak winter season,

Dec 5, 2024

I-T Dept imposes penalties worth Rs 1.41 crore for GST violations in Kashmir

I-T Dept imposes penalties worth Rs 1.41 crore for GST violations in J&K

The Central Enforcement Wing of State Taxes Department Kashmir has imposed penalties worth Rs 1.41 crore against tax violations in the ongoing financial year 2024-2025 in J&K.

Dec 5, 2024

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Lok Sabha Passes Banking Laws Amendment Bill 2024

The Lok Sabha passed the Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024, allowing bank account holders to nominate up to four individuals. The bill redefines 'substantial interest' for directorships and increases the tenure of directors in cooperative banks.

Dec 4, 2024

Non-invasive imaging tests key for early sepsis detection

Canadian researchers have in a study on Wednesday revealed the potential of a non-invasive strategy to detect sepsis early.

Dec 4, 2024

Brand India has improved tremendously, says Oxford University Professor

The perception of Brand India has improved tremendously with the economic progress in recent years, and the country is now seen as a land of investment.

Dec 4, 2024

127 Indian companies committed to net-zero targets: Report

About 127 companies in India are committed to net-zero targets, according to a report.

Dec 4, 2024

IIIT-Delhi researchers develop AI platform to promote healthy ageing

A team of researchers from Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology Delhi (IIIT-Delhi) has developed an artificial intelligence (AI)-based platform that can transform the search for molecules promoting healthy ageing.

Dec 4, 2024

Medicinal plant Subabul may aid in diabetes control: IASST study

The traditional medicinal plant Subabul may help manage insulin resistance related to type 2 diabetes, according to research from the Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST), Guwahati, an autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology.

Dec 4, 2024