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India witnessed a significant reduction of multidimensional poverty with 13.5 crore people moving out of it between 2015-16 and 2019-21, according to a report by Niti Aayog. The highest reduction was seen in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha and Rajasthan.
PM Narendra Modi highlighted the significant progress in India-UAE trade, noting a remarkable 20% increase since the signing of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement last year.
As per the announcement from Twitter, messages from verified users, that is, those with a Twitter Blue subscription, will also be placed in the "Message request" section if you're not following them.
A male cheetah died at the national park in Madhya Pradesh today, making it the eighth big cat casualty there in nearly four months. The African cheetah, Suraj, was found dead at the Kuno National Park early this morning.
The journey from Earth to the moon for the spacecraft is estimated to take about a month and the landing is expected on August 23. Upon landing, it will operate for one lunar day, which is approximately 14 Earth days
The report reveals that despite 72 percent of districts in the country being exposed to extreme flood events, only 25 percent of them have operational flood forecasting stations or EWS.
The water level of the Yamuna River in Delhi has surpassed the estimated danger mark, creating an extreme situation. Initially projected to reach 207.99 meters on Wednesday night, the water level rose even higher, measuring 208.05 meters.
Previously, under the Act, those who were assigned land by the government for cultivation or housing purposes were not allowed to transfer or have any title or rights over the assigned land.
Tesla has initiated discussions with the Indian government regarding a proposed investment to establish a car factory in the country, as per a report published on Thursday.
The visit is likely to see substantive outcomes in defence, energy, space and also people-to-people cooperation with France looking to make it easier for Indian students to study in France.
The water level of the Yamuna River in Delhi reached a record high of 207.55 meters at the Old Railway Bridge. The city witnessed heavy rainfall, causing the river to breach the evacuation mark and prompting evacuation efforts along its banks.
A male cheetah died at the Kuno National Park (KNP) in Madhya Pradesh today, making it the seventh big cat death there in nearly four months.
Uniformed personnel from the GRP, Home Guards, Maharashtra Security Force, and Railway Protection Force (RPF) will be stationed in ladies' compartments between 9 pm and 6 am.
The Goods and Service Tax Council, on Tuesday, agreed to impose GST of 28 per cent on online gaming, horse racing and casinos. The tax levied on online gaming companies will be imposed without differentiation based on whether the games are based on skill or on chance.
A devastating incident occurred near Mount Everest as a private commercial helicopter crashed, resulting in the loss of six lives, including five members of a Mexican family.
The theme for World Population Day 2023 is "Unleashing the power of gender equality: Uplifting the voices of women and girls to unlock our world's infinite possibilities." UN Secretary-General António Guterres highlights that gender-based discrimination affects everyone, and investing in women and girls uplifts entire communities and nations.
Flash floods and landslides claimed 18 lives over the past two days in Himachal Pradesh, while nine people died in Punjab and Haryana, seven in Rajasthan and three in Uttar Pradesh in different rain-related incidents.
A Constitution Bench comprising Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud and Justices S.K. Kaul, Sanjiv Khanna, B.R. Gavai, and Surya Kant will continue the hearing and issue directions regarding procedural formalities and the modalities of the case.
The Supreme Court on Monday stated that it can't be used as a platform to escalate tension in Manipur. This directive by SC comes after counsels blame particular group for violence in state.
Telecom operators have witnessed a substantial decline in their revenue share from traditional voice calls and SMS over the past decade, with voice calls experiencing an approximate 80% decrease and SMS witnessing a staggering 94% decrease.
In Uttar Pradesh, a contractual employee of the electricity department has been apprehended for allegedly assaulting a Dalit man and forcing him to lick his slippers. The accused has since been terminated from his position.
Over the past three days, heavy rainfall has wreaked havoc in several parts of north India, resulting in at least 19 fatalities and leaving the region grappling with the disastrous aftermath.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to lay foundation stones for different Telangana projects totaling Rs 6,100 crore in Warangal. The projects being launched by Modi, who will, later on in the day, also attend a meeting in the same place, include those covering rail and road development.
According to Army sources, Kangvai area under Bishnupur district has been a sensitive area right from the beginning of the present crisis in Manipur due to close proximity of both communities.