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Photo: Information & Public Relations Department, BiharJustice Meenakshi Madan Rai sworn in as Chief Justice of Patna High Court
Patna: Justice Meenakshi Madan Rai was sworn in on Friday as the Chief Justice of the Patna High Court. Bihar Governor Syed Ata Hasnain administered the oath of office to Chief Justice Rai at a ceremony held at Bihar Lok Bhavan in Patna, attended by judges of the Patna High Court and other dignitaries. Governor…
Photo: IANSIndia’s agriculture GVA more than doubles to Rs 48.7 lakh crore in a decade
New Delhi: The agriculture and allied sector’s gross value added rose from Rs 20.9 lakh crore in 2014-15 to Rs 48.7 lakh crore in 2023-2024, accounting for about 18 per cent of total GVA, supported by sustained policy focus and increased public investment, an official statement said on Friday. The agricultural sector registered a compound…
Photo: PTI Photo/Swapan MahapatraMamata Banerjee Reaches Out to Rebel Leaders as TMC Faces Renewed Internal Fragmentation
Kolkata: TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee has launched efforts to prevent further exodus from the party following the first split in its 28-year history, personally reaching out to rebel legislators even as senior leaders work to hold together the flock that appears increasingly restless after the post-poll rupture. Sources in the party said Banerjee has over…
Photo: AI Generated/GeminiHundreds of Dead Fish Found in Thane District Lake, Locals Suspect Pollution Fallout
Thane: Hundreds of fish were found dead in a lake in Maharashtra’s Thane district, triggering anger among residents who blamed untreated industrial effluents for the incident, officials said on Friday. The fish were found dead in the Milapnagar lake located in Dombivli MIDC area on Thursday. Local citizens claimed that the lake turned black and…
Photo: File Photo/Delhi High Court/PTIDelhi High Court Declines Urgent Hearing on Plea Against Cockroach Janta Party Protest
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Friday refused to hear a petition raising law and order concerns arising from digital outfit Cockroach Janta Party’s call for a protest at Jantar Mantar here on June 6 to demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over examination-related lapses. The counsel for ‘Save India Foundation’…
Photo: AI Image/IANSRBI set to announce repo rate decision today; here’s what to expect
New Delhi: The Reserve Bank of India is set to announce its monetary policy decision on Friday after the three-day Monetary Policy Committee meeting — chaired by Governor Sanjay Malhotra — with experts widely expecting the repo rate to remain unchanged amid geopolitical tensions and rising crude oil prices. The policy decision comes against the…
Photo: IANSFace authentication protocol successfully implemented in 2026 prelims exam: UPSC
New Delhi: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) successfully implemented face authentication in the 2026 Civil Services preliminary examination, an official statement issued on Thursday said. The face-authentication protocol ensures that the candidate whose photo was uploaded at the time of filling the application form matches when they appear with the admit card to write…
Photo: IANSHeavy rain, gusty winds bring much-needed relief from heatwave in Delhi-NCR
New Delhi, June 4 (IANS): Heavy rainfall accompanied by gusty winds swept across Delhi-NCR on Thursday, providing much-needed relief from the sweltering heat that has gripped the area over the past several days. A fresh Western Disturbance has become active over the region, bringing the much-anticipated spell of cool showers to the parched plains. The…
Photo: AI Generated/GeminiDefence forces get enhanced financial powers; procurement worth Rs 1.25 lakh crore to get faster clearance
New Delhi, June 4 (IANS): In a major push to improve efficiency and accelerate defence procurement, the government on Thursday announced that it has significantly enhanced the delegation of financial powers across the armed forces, enabling faster decision-making and smoother execution of contracts. The revised framework is expected to support procurement exceeding Rs 1.25 lakh…
Photo: IANS/Prem Nath PandeyAnother 3 FTAs to come into effect in next 6 months: Piyush Goyal
Mumbai, June 4 (IANS): Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday India is actively expanding its global trade network, with the Oman free trade agreement (FTA) coming into effect from June 1 and another two to three more significant FTAs scheduled to become operational in the next six months. “Over the next year,…
