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Decision follows HRD Minister Lokesh’s assurance of addressing their concerns before the next academic year

The NDA government has resorted to tariff hike within six months of its formation, thereby imposing a burden ₹15,485 crore on the consumers, says the former Minister

The think tank, which seeks to chart out ways to free temples from the control of the India state, will comprise of retired judges, lawyers, and seers

The Maharashtra District Good Governance Index 2024 report emphasises on ease of living based on accessibility of government services available for the public. 

Shinde emphasized that his discussions with PM Modi were not political but centered on the development of Maharashtra

A 27-year-old man was detained in Kota after a social media video showed him driving with his 5-year-old son on the car bonnet. Following the surfaced footage, Jhalawar city police charged him under the BNS Act for endangering life, impounded his vehicle, and located the driver via the vehicle's registration.

10 electric three-wheelers with fogging machines, procured using corporate social responsibility funds, reportedly remain unused

From his first visit to Kozhikode with his father as a village-bred 12-year-old boy, M.T. became the most famous resident of the city in recent times. When UNESCO declared Kozhikode as the first ‘City of Literature’ in the country in 2023, it was also seen as a recognition to the master craftsman

M.T.’s creative ability was phenomenal, his sense of the extraordinary unique, and his cleverness far better than that of most politicians, says writer

In Hathras, five individuals initially charged with the murder of an 11-year-old student Kritarth Kushwaha have been absolved, with the blame now resting on a 13-year-old student who confessed to the crime. The accused are still facing charges related to evidence tampering. Kritarth's family remains unconvinced of the new findings and seeks further legal action.

Two young sisters, aged 8 and 9, were found dead inside a water drum in Pune. The police arrested a 54-year-old cook, who admitted to drowning the girls and attempting a sexual assault. The cook, who was familiar with the victims' family, lured the girls to his room under false pretenses before committing the crime.

In 2023-24, banks experienced the lowest fraud amounts in a decade and the least average fraud amount in 16 years. However, in the first half of FY25, the fraud amount surged to Rs 21,397 crore with internet and card frauds comprising a significant share.