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Rs 5,000 A Month, Job Cards: Mamata Banerjee's Scheme For Returning Migrant Labourers

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has announced a scheme for Bengali migrant workers who have been forced to return from other states. The "Shramasree project" will provide them with job cards through a web portal.

Pet Dog Found Tied In Sleeper Coach, Delays Train By An Hour

The train from Bihar's Raxaul to Samastipur stood for over an hour at the departure station as passengers waited with waning patience and railway officials ran out of solutions for the problem at hand - a dog tied inside one of the coaches!

The Veep Election: BJP's Tamil Nadu Pick, INDIA Bloc's Response, The Numbers

The 'battle' to replace Jagdeep Dhankhar as Vice President of India won't be much of a contest given the ruling BJP-led National Democratic Alliance has the votes to ensure its nominee - Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan - wins.

PM Modi Meets Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, 2nd Indian To Go To Space

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla this evening, a day after the astronaut returned to India after his historic visit to the International Space Station (ISS).

China's Wang Yi's 1st India Visit In 3 Years, 'Elephant', 'Dragon' To Dance?

China Foreign Minister Wang Yi is in India, for the first time in three years, to participate in a 24th round of talks with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on the long-standing border row.

"Freedom We Must Now Fight For Is The Freedom Of Self-Reliance": Gautam Adani

Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani on Monday urged the country to strengthen its technological and economic independence as its future security will depend on more than just protecting its borders.

"Students Are Next Generation Of Freedom Fighters": Gautam Adani At IIT Kharagpur

The world is moving from conventional wars to technology-driven wars of power, and our ability to prepare will decide our future, Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani said on Monday.

Apple Leases Office In Bengaluru, To Pay Rs 6.3 Crore Monthly Rent

iPhone maker Apple India has leased around 2.7 lakh square feet of office space in Bangalore for 10 years with a starting monthly rent of Rs 6.3 crore, according to data analytics firm Propstack.

Vijay Rallies Cadre Ahead Of Madurai Meet, Predicts TVK Win In 2026 Polls

TVK Chief and actor Vijay issued a rallying call to cadre ahead of the party's state conference in Madurai on August 21, declaring that the 2026 Assembly polls will mark a turning point in Tamil Nadu's political history.

"Important That De-escalation On Border Continues": S Jaishankar, Wang Yi Meet

Foreign minister S Jaishankar -- at his meeting with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi today -- made the point that India and China would move forward with their bilateral relationship after "having seen a difficult period in our relationship".

'Salary Or Legacy?' Gautam Adani To Graduating Students At IIT Kharagpur

Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, turned philosopher, historian, and futurist at IIT Kharagpur on Monday as he urged India's brightest engineering students to choose a life of "legacy over salary".

"I'm A Powerful Leader": Himanta Sarma On Gaurav Gogoi's 'Secret Phone' Claim

Assam Congress chief Gaurav Gogoi alleged that the state's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has a 'secret phone' to contact the former's party in times of crisis.

5,706 Flights Cancelled On Regulatory, Geopolitical Grounds Till June: Data

As many as 5,706 flights were cancelled due to regulatory and geopolitical issues this year till June 30, accounting for around 1 per cent of the total departures during the same period, according to official data.

India Bloc Meet Underway To Discuss Opposition's Joint Vice President Candidate

The INDIA bloc is holding a meet to finalise the Opposition candidate for the Vice President post -- the election is on September 9.

"Rise Above Party Lines": BJP, AIADMK To Opposition Over Vice President Pick

A day after the NDA fielded Tamil Nadu's veteran leader and Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan as its Vice President candidate, both the AIADMK and the BJP in the state have appealed to all political parties to extend support to his candidature.

Passengers Recklessly Board Train From Wrong Side, Viral Footage Sparks Safety Debate

The video showcased the chaotic scene of an overcrowded Indian Railways passenger train, where people are seen desperately trying to board the train.

Putin Dials PM Modi, Shares Insights On Meeting With Trump Over Ukraine War

Russia's Vladimir Putin spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday, days after he met US President Donald Trump in Alaska to discuss a permanent end to the war on Ukraine.

Airtel Services Temporarily Down In Delhi-NCR, Company Apologises

Airtel users in Delhi and neighbouring areas are facing an outage, with many complaining of not being able to make calls, send messages and access the internet. Some have also said that they are not getting a signal at all.

Days After Top Court Order, 5-Year-Old Attacked By 3 Stray Dogs In Udaipur

A five-year-old boy was injured in a stray dog attack in Udaipur district of Rajasthan, police said.

"Disability Of Cadets During Training Can't Be Deterrent, Provide Insurance Cover": Top Court To Centre

The Supreme Court said it wants defence forces to have "braveheart cadets" who should not be deterred by injuries suffered during training and directed the Centre to explore the possibility of providing them with insurance coverage