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Airlines received 24 hoax bomb calls this year till March 2025: Govt

In 2022, the number of the calls stood at 13 and rose to 71 in 2023. Last year, there were 728 such calls and the count was at 24 this year up to March 25, as per the data

Airlines received 24 hoax bomb calls this year till March 2025: Govt
Updated On : 03 Apr 2025 | 4:55 PM IST

Odisha govt lost Rs 864.45 crore mineral revenue during 2015-22: CAG report

Rs 885.70 crore towards DMF and EMF on royalty was to be realised in the state, during 2016-22. However, the authorities in charge of public projects in 14 districts had realised only Rs 21.25 crore

Odisha govt lost Rs 864.45 crore mineral revenue during 2015-22: CAG report
Updated On : 03 Apr 2025 | 4:54 PM IST

LIVE news: Commerce dept studying opportunities that may arise due to Trump tariffs, says ministry

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LIVE news: Commerce dept studying opportunities that may arise due to Trump tariffs, says ministry
Updated On : 03 Apr 2025 | 4:48 PM IST

NHAI to develop 121-km-long ring road in Guwahati for Rs 5.72K cr

The Guwahati Ring Road project will have three sections which include 56 km long 4-lane Access-Controlled Northern Guwahati Bypass, widening of the existing 8 km bypass on NH 27 from 4 lanes to 6 lane

NHAI to develop 121-km-long ring road in Guwahati for Rs 5.72K cr
Updated On : 03 Apr 2025 | 4:47 PM IST

Parliament LIVE news: Waqf Bill not against Muslims, don't want to hurt sentiments, says Rijiju

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Parliament LIVE news: Waqf Bill not against Muslims, don't want to hurt sentiments, says Rijiju
Updated On : 03 Apr 2025 | 4:31 PM IST

Isro's astronaut-designate Shubhanshu Shukla to fly to space station in May

Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla has been designated as the Mission Pilot for Axiom Mission 4, the fourth private astronaut mission to the International Space Station

Isro's astronaut-designate Shubhanshu Shukla to fly to space station in May
Updated On : 03 Apr 2025 | 4:18 PM IST

CJI, SC judges to disclose assets publicly amid Justice Varma cash row

All 30 Supreme Court judges will publicly disclose their assets on the court's website; this move for transparency will also apply to future judges

CJI, SC judges to disclose assets publicly amid Justice Varma cash row
Updated On : 03 Apr 2025 | 3:57 PM IST

India faces shortage of 2.2 million skilled drivers, says Nitin Gadkari

To address this issue, the Centre has launched a ₹4,500 crore scheme to set up 1,600 driving training institutes across the country in a phased manner

India faces shortage of 2.2 million skilled drivers, says Nitin Gadkari
Updated On : 03 Apr 2025 | 3:53 PM IST

Necessary to tackle pollution: SC refuses to relax ban on firecrackers

A bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan said a large section of the population worked on streets and was the worst affected by pollution

Necessary to tackle pollution: SC refuses to relax ban on firecrackers
Updated On : 03 Apr 2025 | 3:39 PM IST

Shivaji Maharaj 345th Death Anniversary: All about Maratha Empire's founder

The founder of the Maratha Empire and one of the most well-known Indian Maratha warrior rulers of the 17th century, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj passed away on April 3, 1680

Shivaji Maharaj 345th Death Anniversary: All about Maratha Empire's founder
Updated On : 03 Apr 2025 | 3:39 PM IST

US citizen arrested for entering Andaman's forbidden North Sentinel island

A 24-year-old US citizen has been arrested for illegally entering North Sentinel Island of Andaman, home to one of the world's last uncontacted tribes

US citizen arrested for entering Andaman's forbidden North Sentinel island
Updated On : 03 Apr 2025 | 3:28 PM IST

Sonia Gandhi criticises Waqf Bill, calls it an attack on the Constitution

On Wednesday, the Lok Sabha passed the Waqf Amendment Bill, 2025 following a 12-hour debate, with 288 votes in favour and 232 against

Sonia Gandhi criticises Waqf Bill, calls it an attack on the Constitution
Updated On : 03 Apr 2025 | 3:15 PM IST

Delhi Assembly to get 500 kVA solar capacity, save ₹15L per month: Speaker

Addressing a press conference a day after conclusion of the budget session, Gupta said that the Assembly will promote solar energy to send a message to the people to adopt it and ensure zero bills

Delhi Assembly to get 500 kVA solar capacity, save ₹15L per month: Speaker
Updated On : 03 Apr 2025 | 3:00 PM IST

New India Co-op Bank case: Police get nod to attach ₹168 crore assets

The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Mumbai Police which is probing the case has started the process of attachment after receiving a magistrate court's nod on Wednesday

New India Co-op Bank case: Police get nod to attach ₹168 crore assets
Updated On : 03 Apr 2025 | 2:43 PM IST

CM Adityanath accuses Waqf Board of encroachment, calls it 'land mafia'

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath emphasised that under his government, such encroachments had been removed, and mafias had been driven out of Uttar Pradesh

CM Adityanath accuses Waqf Board of encroachment, calls it 'land mafia'
Updated On : 03 Apr 2025 | 2:11 PM IST

Uttarakhand CM announces road connectivity to small settlements under PMGSY

CM said the department has identified 1490 roadless settlements under PMGSY-4 and completed the survey of construction of about 8500 km of roads in the first phase

Uttarakhand CM announces road connectivity to small settlements under PMGSY
Updated On : 03 Apr 2025 | 2:08 PM IST

IMD weather update: Prediction of rain in isolated places in next few days

Telangana, Karnataka, and Chhattisgarh were all under an orange alert from the IMD. On April 3, the weather service issued a "muti-hazard alert" for hailstorms and thunderstorms

IMD weather update: Prediction of rain in isolated places in next few days
Updated On : 03 Apr 2025 | 2:05 PM IST

Owaisi slammed for tearing Waqf Bill copy in Lok Sabha as mark of protest

BJP MP and the Joint Parliamentary Committee Chairman Jagadambika Pal slammed Owaisi's symbolic protest act, calling it 'unconstitutional'

Owaisi slammed for tearing Waqf Bill copy in Lok Sabha as mark of protest
Updated On : 03 Apr 2025 | 1:51 PM IST

BRS MLAs' disqualification: SC reserves order on delay by Telangana Speaker

A division bench of the high court in November last year said the Assembly speaker must decide the disqualification petitions against the three MLAs within a "reasonable time"

BRS MLAs' disqualification: SC reserves order on delay by Telangana Speaker
Updated On : 03 Apr 2025 | 1:40 PM IST

Kiren Rijiju tables Waqf (Amendment) Bill in Rajya Sabha; discussions begin

The Bill was passed in the Lok Sabha by a division of votes, with 288 in favour and 232 against

Kiren Rijiju tables Waqf (Amendment) Bill in Rajya Sabha; discussions begin
Updated On : 03 Apr 2025 | 1:20 PM IST