Compensatory afforestation in certain degraded forests cleared

Following requests from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and the Sikkim government, the union environment ministry has clarified that compensatory afforestation can be carried out in degraded forest land, unclassed forests, and the so-called orange lands of central India, in an area that is double that being developed, based on a certificate issued by states with more than 33% forest cover.

Flaws identified in ALH Dhruv, being fixed on priority: Officials

Flaws on the Dhruv advanced light helicopter (ALH), whose safety record has come under scrutiny after a string of accidents earlier this year, have been identified and are being fixed on priority to address flight safety issues, senior officials aware of the matter said on Wednesday.

Obama a pvt citizen: US official on Modi remark

While the Joe Biden administration has enormous regard for former President Barack Obama, he is a private citizen and there was no coordination with the White House on his comments on India during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit, a senior administration official has said.

Cabinet okays ₹3.69L crore for 3-yr fertiliser subsidy schemes

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday earmarked ₹3.69 lakh crore for urea subsidy for three years (2022-23 to 2024-25), the first time the government has provisioned money in advance for discounts on a fertiliser product, and also cleared three other schemes aimed at promoting natural farming and trimming the consumption of agricultural chemicals.

Panel finalises national curriculum framework

The Union government-appointed national steering committee on Wednesday finalised the new national curriculum framework (NCF) for school education, people familiar with the development said.

Bhim Army chief shot at by car-borne assailants in UP

Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad was injured and rushed to a hospital after unidentified assailants opened fire on his car at Deoband in Saharanpur district of Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday evening, police said.

Singh Deo made dy CM before polls

The Congress on Wednesday appointed senior Chhattisgarh leader TS Singh Deo as the deputy chief minister  ahead of the crucial assembly elections in the state this year.

Best clean air streak for city since October 2022

The Capital recorded a \"satisfactory\" air quality index (AQI) for the fourth consecutive day on Wednesday even as parts of Delhi received light to moderate showers, the India Meteorological Department said. This was also the longest streak of \"satisfactory\" air days this year.

Supertech, its promoter diverted ₹638crore: ED

At least ₹638 crore collected from homebuyers and borrowed from the banks were diverted by Supertech Group and its chairman Ram Kishor Arora to buy properties in Gurugram at inflated prices instead of completing existing projects in Noida, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) said while producing Arora before a Delhi court on Wednesday, where it sought his 14 days custody.

Charge sheet filed in Shahbad killing

A month after a 16-year-old girl was stabbed to death in outer Delhi's Shahbad Dairy, the Delhi Police on Tuesday submitted a 640-page charge sheet in the case in a city court.

Market that predates New Delhi set to be a museum

The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) on Wednesday approved a years-old plan to turn the British-era Gole Market into a museum and redevelop its surrounding areas, with the project to be completed within a year at a cost of ₹21.6 crore.

Muslims who returned to Purola told not to hold Eid gatherings even at home

Days after Muslim families of the Uttarakhand town of Purola began returning to their homes and opening their businesses — they fled in early June in the wake of threats from right-wing Hindu groups — they have been instructed by the same groups and also local market associations to not congregate for Eid ul-Zuha, even inside a home.

TCS roll-out moved to Oct 1 amid pushback

The government on Wednesday “suspended” its decision to charge up to 20% TCS (tax collected at source) on foreign remittances through credit cards under the liberalised remittance scheme (LRS), days before the July 1 deadline for the roll-out of the controversial levy.

₹ pile depleting, Iran struggles to import from India

India faces the possibility of losing one of its largest markets for basmati rice exports, Iran, following the depletion of rupee reserves held by the West Asian nation in recent weeks, people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.

Cabinet increases floor price paid to sugarcane farmers

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday fixed the floor price for sugarcane for 2023-24 at ₹315 per quintal (100kg), up 3.28% from the previous year and the highest increase under the Modi government’s tenure, information and broadcasting minister Anurag Thakur said, briefing reporters.

Modi Makes 2024 Pitch, Says Oppn Is Desperate

Two days after he returned from the United States and Egypt, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a sharp pivot to domestic politics, setting the contours of the BJP's 2024 Lok Sabha push to his party's booth workers, backing the demands for a Uniform Civil Code, reaching out to backward Muslims, attacking the opposition on dynasty and corruption and framing the choice facing voters as between "tushtikaran"(appeasement) and "santushtikaran" (the politics of satisfaction).

Wet Spell Across India As Rains Advance, 'Orange' Alert In Hills

Rains and storms continued to lash several parts of north, northwest and central India on Tuesday, as the southwest monsoon made further strides into the rest of the country, said India Meteorological Department (IMD) officials, with overnight showers also helping keep Delhi cooler than usual.

JOURNEYS TO SAVE FOR THE RAINY DAY

From lush greenery and waterfalls to enchanting landscapes brought alive by the rain, monsoon can be an ideal time to witness Nature in all its glory

It's Dr Shankar Mahadevan now!

Besides his award-winning songs, composer-singer Shankar Mahadevan The musician was conferred with an honorary doctorate by the University of Birmingham (UK) at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire on Saturday (June 24).

PCB waits for Govt nod, ICC sure Pak will travel to India

India will play their league games in nine of the 10 venues; if they qualify, Pakistan will not play their semi-final in Mumbai

Indian-made foreign liquor volumes up 14% in FY23

Whisky continued to dominate the alcoholic beverage sector with estimated sales of 243 million cases, accounting for 63% of the total market. However, after witnessing a prolonged fall in sales, gin has had a reversal in fortunes and is poised for growth in the Indian-made foreign liquor (IMFL) segment.

SP raises ₹14,300 crore through high-yield debt

Cerberus, Davidson Kempner, others buy Shapoorji Pallonji Group’s bonds

YATRA BEGINS ON JULY 1: In a first, ITBP to guard Amarnath cave shrine

The Indo-Tibet Border Police (ITBP) will for the first time guard the Amarnath cave shrine instead of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), the Union home ministry decided in a review meeting on Tuesday to finalise security arrangements for the annual Hindu pilgrimage, which begins on Saturday.

JHARKHAND: 10 convicted in 2019 lynching case

TABREZ ANSARI WAS BRUTALLY BEATEN BY A MOB FOR AN ALLEGED BURGLARY BID ON THE INTERVENING NIGHT OF JUNE 17 AND 18, 2019. HE DIED 4 DAYS LATER

Flight ops at Kozhikode may be curtailed over land issue

Large aircraft such as A321s and B737s may no longer be allowed to use the Kozhikode airport from August 1, with the civil aviation ministry giving an ultimatum to the Kerala government on the transfer of land that will be used to extend the current runway.

INDIA, AUS TRYING TO FINALISE TRADE DEAL BY END OF YEAR, SAYS ENVOY

India and Australia are looking to conclude a comprehensive trade agreement by the year-end to build on market access achieved through an initial deal and to move both sides into new areas such as renewable energy and digital trade, Australia's outgoing high commissioner Barry O'Farrell has said.

In RS elections, BJP to get 1st member from Bengal

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will get its first elected member in the Rajya Sabha from West Bengal when biennial polls for 10 vacant seats in the Upper House are held next month.

Another NEET aspirant dies by suicide in Kota

WITH THE CASE ON TUESDAY, NUMBER OF SUICIDES IN KOTA INCREASED TO 3 THIS MONTH, AND 14 THIS YEAR

Sowing of key crops picks pace as monsoon revives

Sowing of key summer crops accelerated after a long pause following a revival of the monsoon, which has narrowed rainfall deficiency from 33% a week ago to 23% as on date, an official tracking crops said on Tuesday.

KEJRIWAL OPENS 42 EV CHARGING STATIONS IN CITY

Chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday inaugurated 42 electric vehicle charging stations located across the city amid a gradual rise in the use of e-vehicles. With the launch of the new stations, Delhi now has charging stations at 2,500 spots, officials said.