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91% of Smart Cities projects completed, Rs 1.47 lakh crore invested: Centre

With 100 cities leading the initiative, the Smart Cities Mission (SCM) has completed 7,380 out of 8,075 projects, with an investment of Rs 1,47,704 crore, the government said on Wednesday.

Dec 18, 2024

16 fraudsters commit Rs 71.15 crore cyber crime across India, arrested

The Cyber Crime teams of the Gurugram Police have arrested 16 criminals who defrauded 6,103 people across India of Rs 71.15 crore.

Dec 18, 2024

Uniform Civil Code will be implemented in Uttarakhand from Jan 2025: CM Dhami

Uttarakhand is all set to become the first state in the country to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC).

Dec 18, 2024

Pushpa plot turns real: Bengaluru Police bust two sandalwood smuggling rackets

Bengaluru police and the Department of Conservator of Forests launched a crackdown on sandalwood smuggling rackets. Cauvery Handicrafts Emporium has found itself in a soup.

Dec 18, 2024

'A synopsis cannot run into 128 pages!' SC flags lengthy pleadings

After a petitioner-in-person filed a synopsis running into 128 pages, the Supreme Court said that the registry should have advised the litigant to trim down the lengthy synopsis, which was "loaded with details much of which was not relevant".

Dec 18, 2024

​ Farmers protest in Indore against substandard Chinese garlic imports

Upset over the low price of garlic, farmers staged a massive protest in Indore.

Dec 18, 2024

Nearly 30 lakh Indians studied abroad in 5yrs: UGC and NEP 2020 roll out reforms

With nearly 30 lakh Indian students pursuing higher education abroad in the past five years, the government is taking proactive measures to address the issue of brain drain.

Dec 18, 2024

​Indian Army organises ex-servicemen rally in Shillong

An Ex-Servicemen rally was organised on Wednesday under the aegis of Headquarters 101 Area in the Happy Valley locality in Shillong.

Dec 18, 2024

Apologise by midnight or resign from cabinet: Kharge to Amit Shah on Ambedkar row

Congress party launched an all-out attack on Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday, demanding his apology for "disparaging" remarks on B. R. Ambedkar in the Rajya Sabha.

Dec 18, 2024

Congress leaders including UP party chief Ajay Rai detained during protest in Lucknow

Several Congress leaders, including Uttar Pradesh Congress Chief Ajay Rai, were detained by the police while they were going to participate in a 'gherao' of the Assembly, here on Wednesday.

Dec 18, 2024

Canada announces new border security plan amid Trump's tariff threats

The Canadian federal government has announced a new plan to bolster border security and strengthen the immigration system.

Dec 18, 2024

18,714 km highways constructed under Bharatmala Pariyojana in last 7 years: Nitin Gadkari

Highway projects covering a total length of 26,425 km have been awarded and 18,714 km have been constructed as of October 31, 2024, under the Bharatmala Pariyojana scheme, the Parliament was informed on Wednesday.

Dec 18, 2024

Commuters inconvenienced with 'rail roko' protest by farmers in Punjab

Railway commuters faced inconvenience in Punjab on Wednesday after farmers squatted on rail tracks in support of their long-pending demands, including the legal guarantee of the minimum support price (MSP) for crops.

Dec 18, 2024

MUDA petitioner not given any offer to withdraw plea for CBI probe: Siddaramaiah's son Yathindra

Yathindra Siddaramaiah, son of Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, denied allegations that MUDA case petitioner Snehamayi Krishna was offered money to withdraw his plea for a CBI probe into the alleged scam, claiming they will face the investigation bravely.

Dec 18, 2024

As Veer Savarkar Airport begins international operations, PM Modi urges for a visit to Cellular Jail

Veer Savarkar Airport, previously known as Port Blair Airport, in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, has opened its runway for international flights, hence opening the region to tourists and visitors from across the globe.

Dec 18, 2024