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From Pushkar To Surajkund: How To Make The Most Of India's Iconic Fairs
Whether you are drawn to spiritual gatherings like Kumbh Mela, folk showcases like Hornbill Festival, or local melas that pop up in school grounds and town squares, there is something wonderfully unexpected waiting around every corner.
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Monsoons Bringing More Than Just Rain In Madhya Pradesh - Crocodiles
As the monsoon clouds drench Madhya Pradesh's Shivpuri, they're bringing with them more than just rain - they're bringing crocodiles. With each passing year, sightings of these reptiles have increased across both rural and urban areas
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Karnataka Cabinet Renames Bengaluru Rural As Bengaluru North
The Karnataka cabinet on Wednesday approved the renaming of Bengaluru Rural district as 'Bengaluru North'.
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Dalit Family Cultivating Field Beaten Up In Madhya Pradesh, Seeds Snatched
In an incident that has, once again, raised troubling questions about caste violence and land rights in rural India, a Dalit family has been brutally attacked with sticks while cultivating land they claim belongs to them.
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Crime, Terror, Rape: United States Flags India Travel Risks
Officials in the Trump administration have also recommended that women avoid traveling alone and stay alert, especially at tourist destinations and public spaces.
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Amit Shah, Devendra Fadnavis Back Co-operatives As Key Rural Growth Engines
In a bid to promote India's cooperative system and boost the rural economy, Home Minister Amit Shah addressed two high-profile events in Mumbai.
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7 Dead, Over 100 Rescued Amid Heavy Rainfall In Gujarat
Gujarat's early monsoon showers have turned catastrophic as incessant rainfall triggered flash floods, building collapses, large-scale evacuations, and loss of life across multiple districts.
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Air Quality Body Takes Steps In Punjab, Haryana To Fight Air Pollution In And Around Delhi
Considering the perennial issue of north India's smog-choked winter, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) is striking at two major pollution culprits - paddy stubble burning and open municipal solid waste (MSW) fires.
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Massive Anti-Terror Raids In Thane, 20 Detained For Alleged SIMI Links
In a significant counter-terrorism operation, the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), in collaboration with Thane Rural Police, conducted extensive raids in the Padgha and Borivali areas of Thane district.
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Gujarat Minister's Son Arrested In Rs 71 Crore Rural Jobs Scheme Scam: Cops
Gujarat Minister Bachubhai Khabad's son, Balvant Khabad, was arrested on Saturday for his alleged involvement in a Rs 71 crore MGNREGA scam where some contracted agencies received payments from the government without finishing work or supplying goods
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Glamour Meets Grassroots At Times Lifestyle Fashion Week 2025 In Gurugram
Eight young women from rural India, known as the 'Dream Weavers' got a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to work backstage with designers, including iconic fashion designer Neeta Lulla, at the Times Lifestyle Fashion Week.
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Punjab Criminal With 20 Cases Arrested, 3 Pistols, Live Cartridges Recovered
The Jalandhar Rural Police's CIA team apprehended Sajan Nair, a notorious criminal with 20 heinous cases registered against him, following an encounter near Sura village in the Punjab city.
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Higher ATM Fees, Rural Bank Mergers: Here's What Will Change Starting May 1, 2025
The most prominent change remains the revised framework for ATM transaction charges, in addition to government pushing for the merger of rural banks.
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Employment In India Grown Faster Than Working-Age Population: World Bank
The report also highlighted a rise in self-employment, particularly among rural workers and women. A growing number of individuals are opting to work for themselves rather than taking on regular jobs.
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Analysis: Why Quacks Survive And Thrive In India
Quacks or jhola chaps are usually known to operate in rural areas or outskirts of towns. That an Unlicensed Medical Practitioner (UMP) could practise as a cardiologist in a large, reputed hospital is unthinkable.
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From Pushkar To Surajkund: How To Make The Most Of India's Iconic Fairs
Whether you are drawn to spiritual gatherings like Kumbh Mela, folk showcases like Hornbill Festival, or local melas that pop up in school grounds and town squares, there is something wonderfully unexpected waiting around every corner.
-
Monsoons Bringing More Than Just Rain In Madhya Pradesh - Crocodiles
As the monsoon clouds drench Madhya Pradesh's Shivpuri, they're bringing with them more than just rain - they're bringing crocodiles. With each passing year, sightings of these reptiles have increased across both rural and urban areas
-
Karnataka Cabinet Renames Bengaluru Rural As Bengaluru North
The Karnataka cabinet on Wednesday approved the renaming of Bengaluru Rural district as 'Bengaluru North'.
-
Dalit Family Cultivating Field Beaten Up In Madhya Pradesh, Seeds Snatched
In an incident that has, once again, raised troubling questions about caste violence and land rights in rural India, a Dalit family has been brutally attacked with sticks while cultivating land they claim belongs to them.
-
Crime, Terror, Rape: United States Flags India Travel Risks
Officials in the Trump administration have also recommended that women avoid traveling alone and stay alert, especially at tourist destinations and public spaces.
-
Amit Shah, Devendra Fadnavis Back Co-operatives As Key Rural Growth Engines
In a bid to promote India's cooperative system and boost the rural economy, Home Minister Amit Shah addressed two high-profile events in Mumbai.
-
7 Dead, Over 100 Rescued Amid Heavy Rainfall In Gujarat
Gujarat's early monsoon showers have turned catastrophic as incessant rainfall triggered flash floods, building collapses, large-scale evacuations, and loss of life across multiple districts.
-
Air Quality Body Takes Steps In Punjab, Haryana To Fight Air Pollution In And Around Delhi
Considering the perennial issue of north India's smog-choked winter, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) is striking at two major pollution culprits - paddy stubble burning and open municipal solid waste (MSW) fires.
-
Massive Anti-Terror Raids In Thane, 20 Detained For Alleged SIMI Links
In a significant counter-terrorism operation, the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), in collaboration with Thane Rural Police, conducted extensive raids in the Padgha and Borivali areas of Thane district.
-
Gujarat Minister's Son Arrested In Rs 71 Crore Rural Jobs Scheme Scam: Cops
Gujarat Minister Bachubhai Khabad's son, Balvant Khabad, was arrested on Saturday for his alleged involvement in a Rs 71 crore MGNREGA scam where some contracted agencies received payments from the government without finishing work or supplying goods
-
Glamour Meets Grassroots At Times Lifestyle Fashion Week 2025 In Gurugram
Eight young women from rural India, known as the 'Dream Weavers' got a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to work backstage with designers, including iconic fashion designer Neeta Lulla, at the Times Lifestyle Fashion Week.
-
Punjab Criminal With 20 Cases Arrested, 3 Pistols, Live Cartridges Recovered
The Jalandhar Rural Police's CIA team apprehended Sajan Nair, a notorious criminal with 20 heinous cases registered against him, following an encounter near Sura village in the Punjab city.
-
Higher ATM Fees, Rural Bank Mergers: Here's What Will Change Starting May 1, 2025
The most prominent change remains the revised framework for ATM transaction charges, in addition to government pushing for the merger of rural banks.
-
Employment In India Grown Faster Than Working-Age Population: World Bank
The report also highlighted a rise in self-employment, particularly among rural workers and women. A growing number of individuals are opting to work for themselves rather than taking on regular jobs.
-
Analysis: Why Quacks Survive And Thrive In India
Quacks or jhola chaps are usually known to operate in rural areas or outskirts of towns. That an Unlicensed Medical Practitioner (UMP) could practise as a cardiologist in a large, reputed hospital is unthinkable.
