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‘Asia’s cleanest village’ in Meghalaya to be closed to tourists on Sundays
Shillong: Mawlynnong in Meghalaya’s East Khasi district, widely known as Asia’s cleanest village, will remain closed to single-day tourists on Sundays from now on, as the local authorities decided to suspend all…
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Harass ‘miyas’, pay them less, Assam Police will protect you: Himanta
Gauhati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma triggered outrage once again after he went on an unhinged tirade, suggesting that people torment “miyas” – a derogatory term used for Bangali-speaking Muslims –…
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Govt may raise EPF wage ceiling to expand social security coverage
The government is likely to increase the ceiling of the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) framework from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000 per month. Following the implementation, it will bring a larger number…
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Man climbs 150-ft mobile tower after love affair setback in Jharkhand
Bokaro: A young man from Madhya Pradesh climbed atop a 150-foot mobile tower in Jharkhand’s Bokaro district and threatened to die by suicide over a failed love affair, police said on Thursday,…
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Ongoing trade talks with US expected to conclude during the year: Survey
New Delhi: Ongoing negotiations for a trade agreement with the US are expected to conclude during the year, a development that could help reduce uncertainty on the external front, according to Economic…
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Expanding network of FTAs supports India’s trade strategy: Survey
New Delhi: The expanding network of free trade agreements (FTAs) finalised by India over the years is supporting the country’s trade strategy by providing reliable market access amid global uncertainties, the Economic…
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Vague and can be misused: SC stays 2026 UGC regulations
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday, January 29, stayed a recent University Grants Commission (UGC) regulation after various pleas were filed contending that the Commission adopted a “non-inclusionary” definition of caste-based…
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Encounter breaks out between Naxalites and cops in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur
Bijapur: An encounter broke out between security personnel and Naxalites in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district on Thursday, a police official said. The face-off started in the morning at a forest in the southern…
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India’s economy projected to grow at 6.8-7.2 pc in FY27: Economic Survey
New Delhi: The Economic Survey projects India’s real GDP growth for the financial year 2026-2027 in the range of 6.8 to 7.2 per cent based on an outlook for the economy that…
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India’s trade talks with US expected to conclude during the year: Survey
New Delhi: Ongoing negotiations for a trade agreement with the US are expected to conclude during the year, a development that could help reduce uncertainty on the external front, according to the…
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Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar cremated with full state honours
Baramati: The last rites of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, killed in a plane crash, were held with full state honours on Thursday, January 29, at Baramati in Pune district. Union…
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Action taken against 4000 people over Jal Jeevan Mission irregularities
New Delhi: Action has been taken against more than 4,000 people across India following complaints of irregularities in implementing the Jal Jeevan Mission, the Lok Sabha was informed on Thursday, January 29.…
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Ajit Dada Amar Rahe: Slogans, tears as villagers mourn Pawar at his home
Baramati: Hundreds of mourners thronged the residence of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar at his native village Katewadi near Baramati in Maharashtra on Thursday morning, January 29, to pay their last…
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Nomination process begins for Jharkhand civic polls
Ranchi: The process of filing nominations for elections to 48 urban local bodies in Jharkhand, including Ranchi Municipal Corporation, began on Thursday, January 29, an official said. The notification was issued by…
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Finance Minister Sitharaman tables Economic Survey 2025-26
New Delhi: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Economic Survey 2025-26 in the Lok Sabha on Thursday, January 29. The Economic Survey is an annual document presented by the government ahead…
