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CPM says PM Modi government not fascist; CPI, Congress hit out

Times of India - Mon, 02/24/2025 - 21:57
The CPM issued a detailed note to explain why their draft political resolution does not label the Modi government as fascist, which has created tensions with its ally CPI. The CPM contends the BJP's rule shows emerging neo-fascist traits but avoids directly naming it a neo-fascist state.
Categories: National News

Tipsy-turvy: Drunk UP groom garlands bride’s bestie, arrested

Times of India - Mon, 02/24/2025 - 21:20
At a wedding in UP's Bareilly, a drunken groom mistakenly garlanded the bride's best friend, and later others, causing confusion and leading to the bride calling off the marriage. The bride's family felt humiliated. The groom was arrested and booked under the Dowry Act after medical examination confirmed intoxication. The bride refused to proceed with the wedding despite apologies.
Categories: National News

India to host 12th Regional Circular Economy conference in Jaipur

Hindu - Mon, 02/24/2025 - 21:17
The event will centre on the theme of “Realizing Circular Societies Towards Achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) and Carbon Neutrality in Asia-Pacific”, says Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar
Categories: National News

Post-RGK, Didi hikes doctors’ stipends by up to Rs25,000

Times of India - Mon, 02/24/2025 - 21:16
CM Mamata Banerjee announced pay hikes for junior and senior doctors at state-run hospitals and increased the private-practice distance cap. She urged doctors to ensure a minimum of eight working hours and senior doctors to not leave crucial tasks to juniors. The CM addressed these expectations during her first conclave with health professionals.
Categories: National News

Talks between government, employee associations fail to make headway

Hindu - Mon, 02/24/2025 - 20:55
After the agitations on February 25, 2025, a meeting of the State coordinators of JACTTO-GEO would decide on the further course of action.
Categories: National News

Ahead of Bihar polls, PM Modi reaches out to tillers with PM-Kisan

Times of India - Mon, 02/24/2025 - 20:50
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated his dedication to farmers' welfare by distributing over Rs 22,000 crore to farmers nationally through the 19th instalment of the PM-Kisan scheme. Notably, around 75 lakh farmer families in Bihar benefited, with Rs 1,600 crore directly credited to their accounts.
Categories: National News

PM Modi to attend Bimstec meet in Thailand in April

Times of India - Mon, 02/24/2025 - 20:41
India has affirmed PM Modi's attendance at the Bimstec summit in Thailand on April 3-4. The summit serves as a pivotal platform for enhancing regional cooperation, connectivity, and security, especially in light of the stalled SAARC summit process. Bangladesh will assume the Chair from Thailand this year.
Categories: National News

The day isn’t far when Kashmir will be free of guns, Shah tells kids from UT

Times of India - Mon, 02/24/2025 - 20:24
Home Minister Amit Shah assured young children from Jammu and Kashmir that the day is near when no weapons will be present in the region, making armed forces' presence unnecessary except for guarding borders. He emphasized their role in maintaining permanent peace and seizing opportunities nationwide while sharing their experiences with their communities.
Categories: National News

Be ambitious, turn disruptors, Rajnath Singh tells IIT students

Times of India - Mon, 02/24/2025 - 20:21
India's tech sector is projected to reach $300-$350 billion in five years. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasizes innovation and self-reliance in defence, urging IIT-Mandi to enhance contributions in defence technologies like AI and quantum tech. India leads in digital growth with the world's second-largest telecom sector.
Categories: National News

A united face for investors

Hindu - Mon, 02/24/2025 - 20:14
The Opposition has proved a point by attending the Invest Kerala Global Summit
Categories: National News

Rescue operations stalled as water level rises in Telangana tunnel

Times of India - Mon, 02/24/2025 - 20:14
Hopes for rescuing the two engineers and six labourers trapped in the Srisailam Left Bank Canal tunnel are fading due to rising water levels and shifting silt after over 48 hours of rescue efforts. Authorities are reassessing their strategy to avoid risking additional lives amid concerns about the tunnel's structural integrity.
Categories: National News

‘Kota Cares’ initiative rolls out steps to support students in coaching hub

Hindu - Mon, 02/24/2025 - 20:13
Under the ‘Kota Cares’ initiative, helpdesks will be provided at railway stations and bus stands, and a city-wide network of student support centres established
Categories: National News

MMRDA officials involved in graft, says French co

Times of India - Mon, 02/24/2025 - 20:10
French engineering firm Systra accuses senior Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority officials of corruption and stalling payments. Systra claims undue favours were sought and payments suspended, prompting it to seek diplomatic intervention. The MMRDA labels the allegations baseless and has issued termination notices, citing contractual violations. Systra has taken the matter to Bombay High Court, alleging continued financial pressure tactics.
Categories: National News

Maha Kumbh: 15,000 workers conduct synchronised cleanliness drive, eye world record

Hindu - Mon, 02/24/2025 - 19:58
In the 2019 Kumbh held in Prayagraj, 10,000 sanitation workers created a Guinness World Record by participating in a synchronised cleanliness drive.
Categories: National News

SLBC tunnel collapse: Family members of trapped Jharkhand workers leave for Telangana

Hindu - Mon, 02/24/2025 - 19:53
The family members were sent to Telangana upon the directives of Chief Minister Hemant Soren, according to an official statement
Categories: National News

Five kids plan blast to target teacher, injure nine-year-old

Times of India - Mon, 02/24/2025 - 19:48
Five students from Classes VIII and IX in a Chhattisgarh school planned a blast in the washroom to target a teacher using sodium bought online. The explosion injured a nine-year-old girl instead. Four of the students have been detained and will undergo counseling, while a fifth will appear before the Juvenile Justice Board.
Categories: National News

Kerala youth kills 4 of family, girlfriend over debts

Times of India - Mon, 02/24/2025 - 19:28
A 23-year-old man named Affan murdered his girlfriend, brother, grandmother, uncle, and aunt on Monday evening due to debts from business losses. He also attempted to kill his mother and later surrendered to the police. Affan admitted to the murders, and police are investigating his claims and checking if he is addicted to drugs. The incident occurred in Thiruvananthapuram.
Categories: National News

Punjab LoP says 32 AAP MLAs in touch; ruling party calls him ‘delusional’

Hindu - Mon, 02/24/2025 - 19:27
He also claimed that Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann was in touch with the BJP.
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