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July 26, 2024 10:21 PM

Kargil Vijay Diwas: IAF’s female Agniveers conduct drill at India Gate

The Indian Air Force (IAF) marked the 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas with a special inaugural performance by its Agniveervayu Women's drill team at India Gate on Friday. The event, featuring 29 female Agniveers, was organized to commemorate the 'Rajat Jayan...

July 26, 2024 7:41 PM

PM Modi to chair governing council meeting of NITI Aayog on Saturday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to chair the 9th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog on Saturday at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre, the government think tank announced on Friday. The meeting, centered on the theme "Viksit Bharat@2047...

July 25, 2024 11:17 PM

States have power to levy tax on mines, minerals bearing lands; royalty not tax: Supreme Court

In a landmark decision, a nine-judge Constitution bench of the Supreme Court has affirmed the constitutional authority of states to levy taxes on mines and mineral-bearing lands. The verdict, delivered today, also ruled that royalty payable on extrac...

July 25, 2024 10:07 PM

Delhi High court issues notice to ED on Satyender Jain’s plea

The Delhi High Court has issued a notice to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in response to a plea filed by former Delhi cabinet minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Satyender Jain. Jain is challenging the trial court's cognisance order and sub...

July 25, 2024 5:20 PM

India reaffirms commitment to adolescent well-being with launch of new report

The Indian government has reiterated its unwavering commitment to the well-being of adolescents at the launch of a new report titled "Economic Case for Investment in the Well-being of Adolescents in India." The event, held on Thursday, highlighted si...

July 24, 2024 7:02 PM

Delhi court grants bail to accused arrested 28 years after 1996 Lajpat Nagar blast

A Delhi court has granted bail to Mehrajuddin Bhatt, alias Juber, an accused in the 1996 Lajpat Nagar bomb blast case, nearly three decades after the incident. Bhatt, who was declared a proclaimed offender in February 1997, was arrested on July 9, 20...

July 24, 2024 11:20 AM

Heavy Rain In Delhi: Traffic Advisory Issued By Police

Delhi-NCR has been experiencing heavy rain since Wednesday morning, with light showers observed in some areas on Tuesday. The India Meteorological Department forecasts light to moderate rain today and tomorrow, which has also improved air quality. T...

July 23, 2024 11:01 PM

Strengthening of debt recovery Tribunal and establishment of Addl Tribunal to speed up debt recovery: Centre

The Indian government has announced significant reforms to the country's financial regulatory framework. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, during her presentation of the 2024-2025 Union Budget, outlined several key initiatives designed to strengt...

July 23, 2024 10:07 PM

Indiscriminate use of rule 267 on daily basis should be introspected: Rajya Sabha Chairman

Rajya Sabha Chairman and Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Tuesday called for introspection among parliamentarians regarding the frequent use of Rule 267, terming it an "indiscriminate resort" to the provision. As the Upper House convened for its 2...

July 23, 2024 8:43 PM

Union Budget 2024: Ministry of Defence receives Rs 6.22 lakh crore allocation

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has been allocated a record Rs 6.22 lakh crore in the Regular Union Budget for the Financial Year 2024-25, marking the highest allocation among all ministries. "While maintaining the allocation made to MoD during interi...

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