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"In The Long Run, We Are Harming Maharashtra": Governor On Language Row

Amid the ongoing row over language in Maharashtra, Governor CP Radhakrishnan has urged people to refrain from spreading hatred based on linguistic differences, warning that such attitudes could harm the state in the long run.

How Non-Resident Indians Can Use UPI With Foreign Mobile Numbers

UPI Payments For Foreigners: UPI is an instant payment system developed by the NPCI that allows users to make payments in seconds.

Madrash High Court's Big Order On Party Flagpoles In Public Spaces In Tamil Nadu

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has ordered the maintenance of status quo on the removal of political flagpoles from public spaces, in a major relief to political parties, caste and community organisations across Tamil Nadu.

Aadhaar, Voter ID Not Okay For Bihar Revision: Poll Body Tells Top Court Why

In a 789-page affidavit filed before the Supreme Court, the Election Commission of India (ECI), has explained why Aadhaar and Voter ID cards are not accepted as standalone documents to prove eligibility for voter registration.

Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Meets President Day After Jagdeep Dhankhar's Resignation

Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh on Tuesday called on President Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, her office said.

Delhi Hikes Cash Reward For Olympic Winners, Approves Free Laptop Scheme For Students

The Delhi government has hiked the cash awards for Olympic and Paralympic medallists from the national capital, minister Ashish Sood said on Tuesday.

Chhattisgarh's Jobless Millions: Dreams Crushed, Promises Forgotten

The unemployment numbers in Chhattisgarh are shocking: over 1.6 million registered job seekers, yet the government has no data on how many got government jobs in the past 18 months.

Congress' Appeal Against Tax Demand Of Rs 199 Crore Dismissed By Tribunal

The Congress will not get any relief for the income tax demand to the tune of Rs 199 crore in party funds, pending from 2018-19.

"Kamaa Ke Khana Chahiye": Chief Justice On Mumbai Home, BMW, Alimony Demand

A woman's petition for a large alimony -- a house in Mumbai and Rs 12 crore as maintenance -- in a marital dispute case prompted Chief Justice of India BR Gavai to note that she is highly qualified and must earn her livelihood.

'Rummy' Turn In Maharashtra Politics After Minister Caught In Card Row

The cards are on the table, so to speak, in the Maharashtra Assembly after videos of Agriculture Minister Manikrao Kokate tapping away at a game on his phone - while the House was in session - were shared online and pushed the Mahayuti into a corner.

Assam On the Brink Of Drought-Like Situation Due To Rain Deficit

Twenty seven districts of Assam are facing severe drought like situation following continuous rainfall deficit days. The worst hit are Kamrup Mtero, Kamrup, Dhubri, Nalbari, Barpeta, Bongaigaon and Darrang.

Receptionist Kicked, Slammed By Man. She Asked Him To Wait To Meet Doctor

A receptionist was brutally kicked and slammed on the floor by a patient's relative after she asked them to wait to meet the doctor at a clinic in Maharashtra's Thane on Tuesday.

High Court Asks Tamil Nadu To Pay 25 Lakh Compensation In Custody Death Case

The Madras High Court today directed the Tamil Nadu government to pay an interim compensation of Rs 25 lakh to the family of 27-year-old Ajith Kumar, a temple's security guard who died in police custody last month.

"Consumer Is King": Supreme Court Refuses To Interfere With QR Code Order On Kanwar Route

The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to interfere with the decision of the Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand government directing the eateries along the Kanwar Yatra route to display QR codes.

Himachal Monsoon Death Count Rises To 132, 432 Roads Remain Blocked

The death toll amid the relentless monsoon in Himachal Pradesh has risen to 132, with 74 deaths directly attributed to rain-related incidents and 58 caused by road accidents, according to the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC), State Disaster Ma

The Legacy Of MiG-21, In Indian Air Force Service Since 1963

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has decided to retire the remaining squadrons of the Soviet-era MiG-21 fighter jets in September. They are being replaced with the single-engine Mk-1A.

"Don't Talk To Me About Others...": Congress-Shashi Tharoor Rift Widens

The Congress' Shashi Tharoor problem just keeps getting bigger, and it exploded again Tuesday after the Lok Sabha MP snapped back at critics and their "he is not with us" declaration.

How Apache Chopper's Presence Near Pakistan Border Will Shift The Equation

15 months after a squadron was raised in Jodhpur to house the world's most feared attack helicopter, the Indian Army today took delivery of the first three of six Boeing-built AH-64E Apache helicopters.

10 Reasons Why Apache Helicopter Is Considered One Of The Deadliest In World

This is the first time the Indian Army will operate the Apache helicopters. The Indian Air Force already operates 22 of the heavy attack helicopters.

"No Issues Found": Air India Inspects Fuel Control Switch On Boeing Jets

Weeks after India witnessed one of its worst air crashes in decades, Air India has said that it has completed its inspection of the locking mechanism of the fuel control switch on its Boeing 787 and Boeing 737 aircraft and found no issues.