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EV sales must reach 50% by 2030 to achieve net zero: Minister

Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said on Monday that electric vehicles should make up 50% of all vehicle sales by 2030 to ensure the automotive sector stays on track to achieve the 2070 net zero emission target.

Govt Selects 24 Companies For ₹3,516-Crore White Goods PLI

The commerce ministry's Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has selected 24 companies in the third round of the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for white goods, with a total investment commitment of ₹3,516 crore.

Trump and the world: What lies ahead

President Donald J Trump has articulated a wide set of political and policy interests and picked an ideologically committed and personally loyal set of personnel to implement his agenda.

The Lingering Pain of the Kashmiri Pandit Exodus

It has been more than three decades now since the unfortunate exodus of the Kashmiri Pandits began in January 1990.

Fresh strategy: Identify the tiger and help it towards 'path of return'

IMAGES OF THE BIG CAT'S SHOULDER BLADES WILL BE MATCHED WITH FOREST DEPT DATABASE FOR IDENTIFICATION.

Waqf JPC Set To Hold Final Discussions On Jan 24-25

The joint parliamentary committee scrutinising the Waqf amendment Bill is set to begin clause-by-clause discussion on the proposed amendments on January 24-25, a communique from the Lok Sabha secretariat said, with the meetings expected to set the stage for tabling of the final report during the Budget session of Parliament.

Violation of signage uniformity spoils Hazratganj skyline

With hoardings of varying sizes and colours resurfacing to spoil the skyline of Hazratganj, the signage discipline of Lucknow's premier shopping hub is being blatantly violated, marring the makeover of the area brought about over a decade ago in 2010-11 to celebrate 200 years of the heritage market.

Slugfest Continues Over 'Infiltration' From B'desh

The political slugfest continued in Maharashtra on Monday, a day after police confirmed actor Saif Ali Khan's attacker to be a Bangladeshi national, with the opposition Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders holding the BJP-led Centre responsible for the attack, alleging it failed to curb alleged infiltration from the neighbouring country.

SC Stays Defamation Trial Against Rahul in 2018 Case

The Supreme Court on Monday stayed defamation proceedings against Congress member of Parliament (MP) Rahul Gandhi in a 2018 case pending before a Jharkhand court on his comments against then BJP president Amit Shah referring to him as a \"murder accused\".

Yoon's supporters riot as his detention extended

Hundreds of supporters of South Korea's arrested president, Yoon Suk-yeol, stormed a court building early on Sunday after his detention was extended, smashing windows and breaking inside, an attack the country's acting leader called \"unimaginable\".

Trump 2.0: Prospects of global disruption

The world is watching nervously as the new President begins his second innings in Washington

Woman sustains over 50% burns in acid attack by ex-husband in Kota

Police said they have yet to ascertain why the accused threw acid on his ex-wife

Shanthanu, Shlok Push UP in Vijay Merchant Trophy Final

A six-wicket haul by Shanthanu Singh and a sparkling unbeaten century by keeper-batter Shlok Dinesh Sharma helped former champions Uttar Pradesh storm into the final of the Vijay Merchant Trophy, notching up a fascinating six-wickets win over Mumbai, at the Narendra Modi Stadium Ground 'B', Motera in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

No One Should Be More Important Than a True Devotee. The Traffic System Should Be Such That Everything Runs Smoothly Parallelly, The Roads Should Not Be Closed For Anyone, Said Akhilesh Yadav

Stressing that every devotee coming to the ongoing Mahakumbh in Prayagraj should be given equal importance, Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday demanded that 'traffic-jam like situation due to VIP movement there' should be addressed on priority and roads should not be closed.

The evolving legacy of pilgrim taxes from Mughal tax to modern day fee

The business of teerth purohits is not just to guide their 'jajmaans' through the mela period but also to invest in the services availed by the pilgrims.

Techie kills ex-girlfriend, fakes his suicide; arrested

A 53-year-old software engineer has been arrested for allegedly murdering his former partner and then drinking a mild cleaning agent to make it seem like they both wanted to die by suicide in Bengaluru district of Karnataka, police said on Sunday, adding that the accused had conspired to kill the woman because she wanted to part ways.

Garcetti Meets PM Modi, Hails India-U.S. Ties

Outgoing US ambassador Eric Garcetti said on Sunday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Joe Biden raised the \"compelling and consequential\" partnership between the US and India to new heights.

Alert admin averts tragedy, no loss of life in Mahakumbh fire

An alert administration averted a tragedy after a major fire in Sector 19 of the 4000-hectare tent city in the Mahakumbh Mela area on the banks of the Sangam in Prayagraj on Sunday afternoon.

Bus Carrying Mahakumbh Devotees Overturns

A double-decker private bus carrying Mahakumbh devotees overturned in the Para police station area of Lucknow on Sunday morning.

Centre Appoints Assam DGP as New CRPF Chief

Assam director general of police (DGP) Gyanendra Pratap Singh has been appointed as the new chief of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), an order issued by Department of Personnel and Training (DOPT) said.

26,891 high-risk patients notified in U.P.

Under the ongoing 100-day intensive tuberculosis (TB) eradication campaign in Uttar Pradesh, over 26,000 high-risk patients have been notified in the state during the last five weeks.

India, EU To Work On Modern Tech, Secure Key Raw Material Supply Chain, Says Goyal

Union commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said that India would work with the European Union to develop cutting-edge technologies and secure critical raw material supply chains to strengthen economic ties, a statement released by the ministry on Sunday said.

One nation, one election key to India's progress

Former President of India Ramnath Kovind said the concept of \"one nation, one election\" is an important pillar of the country's progress.

PM Internship Scheme Set to Undergo Changes

Based on the Outcomes and Learnings of the Pilot, the Ministry Is Making Suitable Suggestions

India Begin Women's U-19 World Cup Title Defence In Style

Indian bowlers shot a clueless West Indies batters out for a measly 44 to set up a commanding nine-wicket win to begin their title defence on a resounding note in the women's U-19 World Cup here on Sunday.

Drishti Samajik Sansthan Promotes Products Crafted By Spl Kids

Drishti Samajik Sansthan, a home for specially abled children, here has set up two stalls at the Mahakumbh Mela venue in Prayagraj where it is selling handmade products crafted by children residing in the facility.

Budget 2025 to raise tax breaks for individuals

Higher standard deduction, reworking of income tax slab structure likely

FPI Shorts Mount as Street Awaits Trump Flux

The change of guard in America looms large over India's stock market, with foreign portfolio investors (FPI) raising bearish bets close to record levels a day ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration as the 47th President.

Australian Open: Djokovic, Alcaraz Set Up Mouth-Watering Quarterfinal Clash

Serbian tennis icon Novak Djokovic stormed into the quarterfinals of the ongoing Australian Open, setting up a clash with rival Carlos Alcaraz following a win over Jiri Lehecka in his fourth-round match on Sunday.

FIR Filed Against Rahul Over His Recent 'Indian State' Comment

Police have registered a first information report (FIR) against Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi over his recent comments on the \"Indian state\".