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S Korea to advance EV battery certification scheme after fires

\"The govt will start certification scheme in October, ear- lier than scheduled, to guarantee safety of EV batteries'

ONGC opens another well in KG field to hike oil production

In January this year, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) had started producing oil from the KG-DWN-98/2 or KG-D5 block

Unified Pension Scheme to put additional burden of ₹6,250 cr on exchequer: Vaishnaw

Unified Pension Scheme (UPS), which is going to provide assured pension to 23 lakh eligible central government employees, will put an additional burden of Rs 6,250 crore on the exchequer per year.

UK PM prepares for 1st Downing Street keynote speech

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is preparing for his first Downing 5 Street keynote speech since being elected last month and ahead of Parliament resuming after its summer recess.

B'desh: Yunus promises to carry out vital reforms to initiate political process

Bangladesh interim government's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus Sunday said a free, fair and participatory election will be held after vital reforms in different sectors as he urged the people to have patience to see mountain-like challenges addressed gradually.

As human population grows, people and wildlife will share more living spaces around the world

Its the central finding of the newly published study in the journal Science Advances

NASA decides to keep Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore in space until February

NASA decided Saturday it's too risky to bring two astronauts back to Earth in Boeing's troubled new capsule, and they'll have to wait until next year for a ride home with SpaceX.

Imran Khan's trial in military court over May 9 violence possible: Pak

Pakistan's jailed former prime minister Imran Khan's trial in cases concerning the violence on May 9 last year might go to the military courts, a government spokesperson has said.

Dhaka limps back to normal amid echoes of deadly protests

With the metro resuming services, buses and taxis plying regularly and university students enjoying carefree evening strolls in the gardens of the historic Curzon Hall - life seems to be returning to normal in Dhaka.

Battles behind the shadows

The arrest of Lt. Gen. Faiz Hameed may be linked to political and military tensions in Pakistan- highlighting deep-seated issues within the country's power structure and the Army's unchecked influence

A Dying Man Will

Gasping for breath or clutching at straws, he will do anything to survive. Similar to him are India's billion-plus souls, stretching their rupee to somehow endure

Samajwadi Party confirms Ajit Prasad as candidate for Milkipur by-election

In a decisive move, the Samajwadi Party (SP) has ended weeks of speculation by officially naming Ajit Prasad as its candidate for the upcoming Milkipur Assembly by-election.

Mandatory submission of poll manifesto to CEO's Office within 3 days of release

Haryana's Chief Electoral Officer, Pankaj Agarwal, stated that in accordance with the guidelines issued by the Election Commission of India (ECI) under the Model Code of Conduct regarding election manifestos, the relevant political parties or candidates contesting elections must submit three copies each in Hindi and English to the Chief Electoral Officer's office within three days of the date of issuing their election manifesto.

RDSO report flags challenges train controllers face

'Multiple challenges at work including vacancies, unat- tractive pay scale, health and lack of basic amenities'

Karnataka HC stays probe against man accused of cruelty for denying wife French fries

The Karnataka High Court has stayed the investigation into a case against a man for allegedly preventing his wife from eating French fries, after the delivery of their child in the US.

Jharkhand BJP chief, Union minister among 12,051 booked for violence in BJYM rally in Ranchi

An FIR was registered against more than 12,000 people, including 51 identified individuals, for allegedly being involved in a clash with police personnel during a BJYM rally in Jharkhand's capital Ranchi, officials said.

Ranjith, Siddique quit posts, govt forms special probe team

Heads began rolling in the Malayalam film world on Sunday in the aftermath of the Justice K Hema Committee's explosive findings of harassment and abuse of women professionals, leading to two high-profile resignations over allegations of sexual abuse.

BSF seeks additional manpower for drone-affected Punjab border

The BSF has sought the deployment of an additional battalion to check the onslaught of cross-border drones carrying drugs and ammunition and curb infiltration along the Punjab front of the India-Pakistan border.

BJP's poll body holds meet to finalise candidates for Assembly polls

The BJP's Central Election Committee (CEC) met here on Sunday evening to finalise the party's candidates for the upcoming assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir.

Congress demands special Central package for Tripura flood

The Tripura Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) on Sunday demanded a special package by the Centre for restoration of damage caused by the devastating flood in the state.

Implement caste census now or you will see next PM do it: Rahul to Modi

Congress leader says during Samvidhan Samman Sammelan’ in Prayagraj

Don't field candidates against NC-Cong nominees in J&K polls, our agenda same: Omar Abdullah to PDP

NC vice president Omar Abdullah on Sunday claimed the PDP has copied his party's manifesto and asked the Mehbooba Mufti-led party to not field candidates against NCCongress nominees for the betterment of Jammu and Kashmir as their agenda is the same.

Kolkata and Thane rape incidents put focus of fast track special courts in country

The government launched the Fast Track Special Court (FTSC) scheme in 2019 and since then, these courts have disposed of more than 2.53 lakh cases

Jan Suraaj will contest all 243 seats in Bihar polls: Prashant Kishor

Activist Prashant Kishore on Sunday said his Jan Suraaj will contest all 243 seats in next year's Assembly elections in Bihar and at least 40 1 candidates will be women.

Youths without pol background entering politics will strengthen democracy: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted on Sunday that a lot of things are happening in India in the 21st century which are strengthening the foundation for a 'Viksit Bharat.

Illicit drug trade global issue; India can fight it if we pursue with determination, strategy: Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said the illegal narcotics trade is not only a challenge for India but also a global issue, stressing that the country can combat the menace if it pursues with determination and strategy.

AAP urges social media team to counter with resolve misinfo spread by BJP

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) urged its social media volunteers on Sunday to counter with resolve and precision the \"misinformation spread by the BJP\".

India & Indonesia resolve to boost anti- terror cooperation

India and Indonesia have condemned the use of terrorist proxies for crossborder terrorism amid Pakistan's support to terror groups carrying out terrorist activities in Jammu and Kashmir.

Rajnath visits top naval facilities to bolster US-India defence ties

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has visited one of the world's largest and most technically advanced water tunnel facilities for testing submarines and other naval weapons in the US, amidst a proposal for the establishment of a similar facility for indigenous design and development in India.

High Court stays NHRC order asking Delhi Police to compensate kin of man who ended life in custody

The Delhi High Court has stayed an NHRC order directing the Delhi Police to pay Rs 5 lakh compensation to the kin of a person, who allegedly committed suicide in its custody.