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A sum of ₹236 crore has been sanctioned under the Infrastructure and Amenities Funds (I&A Funds) and ₹100 crore is to be raised through floating municipal bonds

The factory is reportedly being allowed to use PFOA (Perfluorooctanoic Acid), which causes cancer. Hence, the government environment protection agencies should inspect the factory and initiate measures to prevent further spread of cancer cases at the village, says former IICT scientist

Thirty commandos, selected from various State police forces in the country, receive advanced training in cyber defence strategies, ethical hacking, digital forensics, and penetration testing

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The government will provide an input subsidy of ₹35,000 per hectare to banana farmers, apart from ₹75,000 per hectare for undertaking cultivation again, says Agriculture Minister

Clubs shall take up responsibility of introducing new destinations on social media to firmly mark them on the State’s tourism map

The 50-km stretch includes three bypasses, four major bridges and 20 VUPs/flyovers besides a new bridge across the Kollidam at Anaikkarai which is being used by the public

Government is creating a platform under the initiative to enable the wealthy to support the underprivileged, announces the Chief Minister

Singer Sona Mohapatra has criticized actor Salman Khan for his response to discussions about the significant 31-year age gap between him and his Sikandar co-star Rashmika Mandanna. She called him the "bhai of toxic masculinity." On Monday, Sona took to X (formerly Twitter) to call out Salman’s statement justifying the age difference. Salman had earlier remarked that if Rashmika and her father had no issue, others should not be concerned.

India will conduct its first major naval exercise named `Aikeyme` with 10 African nations and launch `Indian Ocean ship (IOS) Sagar` initiative next month. These efforts aim to enhance maritime security in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) and solidify India’s role as a preferred security partner. Aikeyme exercise will involve various countries focusing on marine drills and rescue operations.

Columbia University's concessions to comply with President Trump's administration, including banning face masks during protests and giving arrest powers to campus security, have raised concerns in academia. These measures aim to reclaim educational institutions from left-wing ideology, affecting federal funding, research projects, and academic freedom, as other universities brace for similar pressures.