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Swachh Bharat Mission drives toilet cleaner usage in India by 53pc in 2024

Swachh Bharat Mission drives toilet cleaner usage in India by 53% in 2024

Swachh Bharat Abhiyan or Clean India Mission has driven toilet cleaner usage in Indian households by 53 per cent in 2024, according to a report.

Dec 16, 2024

Maritime security in focus, India and Sri Lanka explore agreement on defence cooperation

Recognising shared security interests and challenges in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), India and Sri Lanka on Monday agreed to advance defence collaboration with New Delhi reiterating its continued commitment to working closely with Colombo in advancing the island nation's maritime security needs.

Dec 16, 2024

Madras HC questions TN govt on slow action in corruption cases

The Madras High Court has strongly criticized the Tamil Nadu government for its slow action in addressing corruption charges and misappropriation cases involving state government employees.

Dec 16, 2024

J&K ministers vow swift action amid outbreak of mysterious illness in Rajouri; what next?

In response to the tragic deaths of seven individuals from Badhaal village due to an unidentified illness, J&K Ministers Sakeena Itoo and Javed Ahmed Rana visited Kotranka to assess the situation and review ongoing measures.

Dec 16, 2024

Gas leak at Jaipur coaching centre hospitalises 10 students, probe underway

Jaipur coaching centre sealed after students fall ill

Utkarsh Coaching Centre in Rajasthan's Jaipur has been sealed after several students fell ill and some fainted on the premises

Dec 16, 2024

Cong amended Constitution to protect those in power: FM Sitharaman in RS

Union Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, initiated the Constitution debate in Rajya Sabha on Monday and stated that the Congress amended the Constitution to protect those in power.

Dec 16, 2024

Rahul Gandhi attends funeral of Raiyan Banaji, son of top Mumbai ophthalmologist

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, travelled to Maharashtra to attend the funeral of Raiyan B. Banaji, son of leading Mumbai ophthalmologist Dr Burjor P. Banaji, official sources said here.

Dec 16, 2024

Priyanka's bag with 'Palestine' inscribed on it turns heads in Parliament

Congress lawmaker Priyanka Gandhi reached Parliament on Monday with a 'Palestine' tag on her handbag, drawing the attention of fellow Parliamentarians and television cameras alike.

Dec 16, 2024

Amit Shah lauds Chhattisgarh govt for action against Maoists

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday commended the Chhattisgarh government for its determined efforts in combating Maoism in the state.

Dec 16, 2024

Lokayukta expedites MUDA probe; CM Siddaramaiah prepares to put caste census report in Cabinet

Handover Waqf scam case to CBI: K'taka BJP chief to CM Siddaramaiah

Karnataka BJP President and MLA B.Y. Vijayendra challenged Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday to handover the Waqf scam to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

Dec 16, 2024

Kerala announces Crime Branch probe into govt school question paper leaks

Days after the alleged leak of question papers for the second-term Christmas examinations in Kerala's state-run schools, the government on Monday announced a Crime Branch probe into the matter

Dec 16, 2024

'Stay healthy, stay happy', Raj CM tells people in Jaipur park

'Stay healthy, stay happy', Rajasthan CM tells people at central Park in Jaipur

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, on Monday, emphasised the significance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle and engaging in regular exercise.

Dec 16, 2024

Shaina NC praises Omar Abdullah for criticising Cong's objections to EVMs, calls him a 'mature leader'

Shaina NC praises Omar as 'mature leader' for criticising Cong's objections to EVMs

National Conference (NC) leader and Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah's, recent criticism of the INDIA bloc ally Congress' objections to Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) has sparked a response from Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC, who lauded Abdullah as a 'very mature leader.'

Dec 16, 2024

Maha govt's supplementary demands worth Rs 35,788.40 crore; Rs 1,400 crore for Ladki Bahin Yojana

The Maharashtra government, on Monday, presented supplementary demands worth Rs 35,788.40 crore in the state legislature. These demands, which were presented for the first time after the Mahayuti government was formed following the recently held Assembly election, will finance the ongoing schemes of the state government, including Ladki Bahin Yojana and also the state government share in the Central government-funded schemes.

Dec 16, 2024

SC disposes plea seeking direction to oil firms to divert CSR funds towards public transport

The Supreme Court has disposed of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking directions to public and private sector oil companies to divert part of their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds towards improving public transport services in Delhi and other polluted cities.

Dec 16, 2024

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Swachh Bharat Mission drives toilet cleaner usage in India by 53% in 2024

Maritime security in focus, India and Sri Lanka explore agreement on defence cooperation

Madras HC questions TN govt on slow action in corruption cases

J&K ministers vow swift action amid outbreak of mysterious illness in Rajouri; what next?

Jaipur coaching centre sealed after students fall ill

Cong amended Constitution to protect those in power: FM Sitharaman in RS

Rahul Gandhi attends funeral of Raiyan Banaji, son of top Mumbai ophthalmologist

Priyanka's bag with 'Palestine' inscribed on it turns heads in Parliament

Amit Shah lauds Chhattisgarh govt for action against Maoists

Handover Waqf scam case to CBI: K'taka BJP chief to CM Siddaramaiah

Kerala announces Crime Branch probe into govt school question paper leaks

'Stay healthy, stay happy', Rajasthan CM tells people at central Park in Jaipur

Shaina NC praises Omar as 'mature leader' for criticising Cong's objections to EVMs

Maha govt's supplementary demands worth Rs 35,788.40 crore; Rs 1,400 crore for Ladki Bahin Yojana

SC disposes plea seeking direction to oil firms to divert CSR funds towards public transport

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]