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The Uttar Pradesh government increased its minimum wage after 12 years by ₹2,377 last month. While workers are marginally relieved, those in Noida’s SEZ say the amount still barely sustains them, and there is little left to save. Shrimansi Kaushik finds that workers’ spaces and aspirations have shrunk over time

Uttar Pradesh faces protests over power cuts amid a heat wave, highlighting government failures.

Tragedy struck within Kolkata's political landscape as Sanjay Das, a councillor from the Trinamool party, was discovered dead at his residence. Early indications point towards suicide, with family members and locals attributing his distress to mounting pressures from land-grab and extortion allegations.

The circular stated that all dignitaries entitled to convoys must further cut non-essential vehicles

The allegation of corruption in government jobs came to hurt the Trinamool Congress and the party lost the recently concluded assembly elections to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

What was the project and why was it projected as a game-changer for Kerala’s transport sector? Why did the land acquisition process trigger protests? What processes were put in place to acquire land? What were the concerns over the project?

Industries Minister Shreyasi Singh said that the newly approved industrial projects are set to provide fresh momentum to Bihar’s industrial and technological development

Why does the body not qualify as a public authority? What does the CIC order say? What are the implications?

Owing to the delay in inducting the third ro-ro ferry, demand is rife that the Kochi Corporation impose curbs on transporting goods carriers on the Fort Kochi-Vypeen stretch during peak hours

Telangana is grappling with an intense heatwave, with at least 16 heat-related deaths reported on Friday across seven districts. The state government has issued a statewide alert, and the IMD warns of severe conditions continuing for three more days. Families of the deceased will receive an ex gratia payment of Rs 4 lakh.

A wedding in Azamgarh turned chaotic when a woman, claiming a long-standing relationship with the groom, arrived with police to halt the ceremony. Despite her allegations, rituals were completed, and the couple fled. Five individuals were taken into custody following the incident and stone-pelting at officers.

An advocate fighting waqf property encroachment cases was fatally run over by an SUV in Hyderabad. His son alleges two city educationists are behind the murder, citing previous threats and attacks. Police have formed special teams to investigate the incident.

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar police have deployed security at Abhijeet Dipke's residence following death threats received amidst his viral satirical online campaign. Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party, gained millions of followers online, sparking both admiration and backlash, prompting authorities to ensure public safety.

A promising 14-year-old martial artist, Keshika Chaure, tragically died after accidentally falling into a well near her home in Chhindwara. While attempting to switch on a motor pump in the dark, she lost her balance and fell into the water. Despite a lengthy rescue effort by locals, the talented athlete could not be saved.