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Jal Jeevan Mission In Chhattisgarh In Deep Waters As Taps Run Dry

The scale of the Jal Jeevan Mission in Chhattisgarh is massive with a total sanctioned budget of Rs 26,465 crore aimed at transforming rural water supply. The ground situation reflects shoddy implementation.

Trade Unions, Farmers To Protest Against US Tariffs, India-UK Deal On August 13

CTUs-SKM, the platform of ten Central Trade Unions and Samyukt Kisan Morcha, on Monday gave a call for a nationwide protest on August 13, against US President Donald Trump's tariff threats and India-UK CETA.

Kiren Rijiju On Why Centre Will Be Forced To Push Bills Amid Parliament Protests

The government will be compelled to press for the passage of its bills amid protests in Parliament, Kiren Rijiju said on Monday, as the Opposition's relentless disruptions over SIR dimmed the prospects of normal functioning of the two Houses.

Waterlogging, Traffic Jam After Heavy Rain Hits Parts Of Hyderabad

Heavy rains accompanied by thunder hit several parts of Hyderabad on Monday, bringing much-needed relief from the heat.

India Emerges As World's 5th Biggest Aviation Market: Report

India emerged as the world's fifth biggest aviation market, handling 241 million passengers, while Mumbai-Delhi was one of the busiest airport pairs in 2024, according to data released by global airlines' grouping IATA.

Mumbai-Bound IndiGo Flight Develops Flat Tyre, Takes Off After 4 Hours

A Mumbai-bound IndiGo aircraft developed a flat tyre in the apron of the Dumna airport in Jabalpur on Monday, delaying its take-off by more than four hours, an airport official said.

Constable Helps 2 Italian Women Drape Untied Saree During Taj Mahal Visit

Two Italian women, visiting Agra's Taj Mahal for the first time, faced an unprecedented situation when their saree got untied while exploring the iconic monument.

In Hyderabad IVF, Surrogacy Scam: One Couple Cheated Of Rs 44 Lakh, Another Rs 25 Lakh

The alleged IVF and surrogacy scam linked to the Universal Srushti Fertility Centre in Hyderabad has deepened, with police registering four additional FIRs following new complaints from a growing number of victims, including an NRI couple.

"Pig", "Anti-Women": After Kalyan Banerjee Vs Mahua Moitra, A Resignation

Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee put her house in order today after a verbal battle between Trinamool MPs Kalyan Banerjee and Mohua Moitra made headlines, with words like "pig" and "anti-women" being bandied about.

Opinion | Hero To Villain To Hero Again: How Siraj Had The Last Laugh At The Oval

The 31-year-old, a genuine swing bowler and one who hardly missed his lengths on this tour, has got his five-for, and, much more importantly, vindication, stepping out of Jasprit Bumrah's shadow and saving the series for India.

AIIMS-Nagpur Intern Dies By Suicide At Hostel

A 22-year-old intern at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Nagpur allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself in his hostel room, police said on Monday.

'Won't Tie Rakhi...': Woman's Note For Brother Before Dying By Suicide

In a heartbreaking incident, a 24-year-old woman died by suicide in Andhra Pradesh's Krishna district, leaving behind a letter addressed to her brother.

Delhi Court Dismisses Corruption Case Against AAP Leader Satyendar Jain

In a major relief for Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Satyendar Jain, a Delhi court has dismissed a corruption case against him after the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) found no evidence of wrongdoing after four years of investigation.

Erratic Rainfall, High Temperatures, Pests Hit Assam Tea Production

Tea production in Assam was adversely impacted in Assam as erratic rainfall in June and high temperatures in July affected the current crop.

'My Son May Have Been Murdered': Amid Family Drama, Rani Kapur's Big Claim

The saas vs bahu Kapur family saga - a Bollywood blockbuster-like battle for control of the Rs 30,000 crore Sona Group - shifted to the UK this week after Rani Kapur, the late Chairman Sunjay Kapur's mother, hinted darkly at his "murder".

Contempt Plea By AIADMK Against 'Stalin-Named' Scheme, DMK Approaches Top Court

AIADMK MP and former minister C Ve Shanmugam has filed a contempt petition in the Madras High Court, alleging violation of a court order by continuing to use Chief Minister MK Stalin's name in a new government health outreach programme.

Abhishek Banerjee Trinamool's New Leader In Lok Sabha

Abhishek Banerjee, the National General Secretary of Trinamool Congress, has been elevated to the position to parliamentary party leader of Trinamool Congress in the Lok Sabha. He is replacing Sudip Bandopadhyay.

"Poora Khol Diye Pasha": A Owaisi's Hyderabadi Praise For Mohammed Siraj

Hyderabad MP and AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi had a pure Hyderabadi response to India's big test win against England at the Oval and pacer Mohammed Siraj's five-wicket haul.

"If 2 Brothers Can Come Together After 20 Years...": Raj Thackeray To Party

Raj Thackeray urged the party to remain united and underlined the example of his coming together with his estranged cousin Uddhav Thackeray to drive home the point.

Opinion | So, Does Pakistan Really Have Those Oil 'Riches'?

For some years now, Pakistan has been talking about such finds, with most notably Imran Khan announcing this in early 2019. But no one knows where this oil really is.