New Delhi: The national capital is set to host key discussions on public administration and governance as Vice President C P Radhakrishnan addresses senior bureaucrats and civil servants during Civil Services Day celebrations on Tuesday. The annual event will spotlight reforms, accountability and improving delivery of government services. Observed every year to recognise the contribution…
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New Delhi: Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma has come into sharp focus as the Delhi High Court prepares for a crucial decision on whether she will recuse herself from hearing proceedings linked to the excise policy case involving Arvind Kejriwal and others. The development has placed the senior judge at the centre of a rare legal…
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New Delhi, April 20, 2026: Indian Railways has announced an extensive summer travel plan under which 18,262 special train trips will be operated across the country between April and July 2026 to manage the seasonal surge in passenger demand. Officials said the initiative has been designed to provide relief to travellers during the peak summer…
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New Delhi: The Delhi High Court is set to deliver its verdict on former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal’s plea seeking the recusal of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma from hearing proceedings linked to the excise policy case. The order is expected to determine whether the current bench will continue hearing the matter or if the…
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New Delhi, April 20, 2026: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched a sharp critique of the Trinamool Congress government in West Bengal, stating that the state’s development has slowed despite 15 years in power. Addressing a political event, Singh said that a period of 15 years is “not a short time” and should have been sufficient…
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New Delhi, April 20, 2026: The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances DARPG will observe the 18th Civil Services Day on April 21, 2026 at Vigyan Bhawan, with Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan set to deliver the keynote address. The annual event is aimed at encouraging civil servants across the country to renew their…
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Thanjavur, April 20, 2026: The Department of Food Business Management at the National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management NIFTEM-T organised a two day Food Business Startup Enabler Programme 2.0 on April 16 and 17, aimed at strengthening entrepreneurial skills in the food processing sector. The initiative brought together 82 participants from across India,…
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Karnataka: A major road accident on National Highway 50 in Karnataka’s Vijayanagara district left four people dead and 20 others injured after a lorry allegedly lost control and triggered a chain collision involving multiple vehicles, police said. The crash occurred near Danapur village in Hosapete taluk, where authorities said the lorry rammed into several vehicles,…
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Kashmir: Two US citizens were detained for questioning at Srinagar International Airport after security personnel discovered a device initially suspected to be a restricted communication tool in a passenger’s luggage, officials said. The device triggered scrutiny during routine screening, prompting airport authorities to refer the matter to police for further examination. The two travellers, who…
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Tamil Nadu: The toll from the devastating explosion at a fireworks manufacturing unit in Tamil Nadu’s Virudhunagar district has climbed to 25, making it one of the region’s deadliest industrial accidents in recent years, officials said. Authorities said identification of victims has become a major challenge, with many bodies reportedly charred beyond recognition. Police indicated…
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