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CM Stalin to begin state tour in Coimbatore; sanitary workers, traders to raise grievances

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin will visit Coimbatore on November 5 and 6 as part of his statewide tour to monitor government schemes.

18 days ago

'Ready to go to jail if Ladki Bahin Schme is crime': CM Shinde

Shinde slams Opposition moving court over Ladki Bahin Yojana

Maharashtra Chief Minister and Shiv Sena President Eknath Shinde has slammed the opposition for moving court against the 'Ladki Bahin Yojana' and said that if the scheme was a crime, he was ready to go to jail.

18 days ago

NRIs can use UPI with foreign numbers; how to do it in five steps [guide]

Be it in terms of number of transactions or the gross number of users, India leads the world with its expansive UPI ecosystem and now is all set to branch out beyond its borders by allowing NRIs to use UPI with foreign numbers

18 days ago

fake notes, rs 2000 notes, fake indian currency

Over 98% Rs 2000 banknotes returned; Rs 6,970 crore worth notes still in circulation: RBI

The withdrawal of Rs 2000 banknotes was announced on May 19, 2023, but they remain legal tender. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) reports over 98% return of Rs 2000 banknotes in circulation.

19 days ago

Prolonged sitting as bad as smoking a daily cigarette pack

Sitting over 8 hours daily can raise health risks even after exercise: Study

A new study showed that being sedentary for over 8.5 hours daily or 60 hours a week while commuting, in office, or at home can make you age faster and raise significant health risks.

19 days ago

India re-elected President of 120-nation International Solar Alliance

India was re-elected as President of the 120-nation International Solar Alliance (ISA) from 2024 to 2026 on Monday, while France has been elected as Co-President, at the General Assembly held at the iconic Bharat Mandapam here.

19 days ago

ASI to begin excavation at Amoor in Chengalpattu district of TN soon

TN: ASI to begin excavation at Amoor in Chengalpattu

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Chennai Circle, will commence excavation work soon at Amoor, a protected site near Thiruporur in Tamil Nadu's Chengalpattu district.

19 days ago

Study links air pollution with infertility in men

Can air pollution lead to obesity?

Poor air quality may not only spike respiratory, cardiac, and mental health issues but can also lead to weight gain and obesity -- a precursor to several diseases, said doctors on Monday, even as the national capital saw worse pollution levels.

19 days ago

K'taka has become safer for religious fanatics: BJP

Karnataka BJP staged a state-wide protest condemning the state government's move to issue notices to farmers across the state claiming the ownership of their land to the Waqf board and demanded the resignation of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.

19 days ago

Stopping horse trading becomes impossible if Centre supports it: Kamal Nath

Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath on Monday accused the BJP of indulging in 'horse trading' and 'toppling' of elected governments in the states, saying that stopping horse trading becomes impossible if the Centre supports it.

19 days ago

New Delhi: Smoky Haze Engulfs The Yamuna River

Delhi's Air Quality Deteriorates Post-Diwali; AQI Breaches 400

The festive season of Diwali has left a severe impact on Delhi's air quality, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) reading surpassing 400 in multiple parts of the national capital. This alarming figure places the city's air quality in the 'severe' category, a significant deterioration from the previous 'very poor' status.

19 days ago