Urban Local Bodies Minister Vipul Goel held a review meeting on monsoon preparedness and directed officials to ensure all arrangements are completed before the rainy season so citizens do not face problems due to waterlogging. With special focus on Gurugram, Faridabad and Manesar, he instructed timely action and better coordination on drainage and sewerage improvements,…
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New Delhi : The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, has constituted the Technology and Policy Expert Committee (TPEC), a standing advisory body aimed at strengthening the country’s artificial intelligence (AI) governance framework. The committee will provide specialised technical, policy and strategic expertise to support the functioning of the newly formed…
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News Report: In a notable policy shift, the Indian government has decided not to proceed with its proposal to make the Aadhaar mobile application compulsory on all smartphones sold in the country. The move comes after strong objections from global smartphone manufacturers and industry stakeholders. The decision was confirmed by the Unique Identification Authority of…
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Patna: The newly installed government led by Samrat Choudhary is set to seek a vote of confidence in the Bihar Legislative Assembly on April 24, even though the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) continues to enjoy a comfortable numerical advantage. According to Assembly officials, the upcoming sitting will be a brief, single-day session held prior to…
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Iran’s so-called “mosquito fleet” has come under renewed focus amid rising tensions over the Strait of Hormuz, with analysts pointing to the small, fast attack boats as a key component of Tehran’s strategy to threaten or disrupt maritime traffic through one of the world’s most important energy chokepoints. The term refers to a flotilla associated…
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U.A.E: Dubai Police have arrested alleged Irish organised crime figure Daniel Kinahan in a major development involving one of Europe’s most scrutinised criminal networks. Authorities in Dubai confirmed the arrest of an Irish fugitive linked to organised criminal activity following receipt of a judicial file from Irish authorities. While the initial police statement did not…
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to address the nation at 8:30 pm on Saturday, a day after the defeat of a key Constitution amendment bill in the Lok Sabha triggered sharp political reactions and renewed debate over women’s reservation and delimitation. The address is widely expected to focus on the fallout from the failure…
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Kerala: The death of a tribal man in Kerala’s Wayanad after allegedly consuming arishtam has triggered protests, prompted a police investigation and raised serious concerns over the possible misuse of traditional medicinal products as intoxicants. The 38-year-old man, identified as a resident of a tribal hamlet in the district, died while undergoing treatment after reportedly…
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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung’s visit to India is being viewed as a potentially significant moment for bilateral ties, with the trip expected to reopen political momentum in a relationship that has seen limited high-level engagement in recent years. The visit, the first at the presidential or prime ministerial level in seven years, comes…
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New Delhi: Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College under Delhi University hosted its annual Northeast cultural festival, MEIRAANG 2026, turning the campus into a vibrant showcase of the region’s traditions, art forms and community spirit. The event brought together students, faculty and guests for a day-long celebration aimed at strengthening cultural understanding and highlighting the heritage of…
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