Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday announced that the Union Cabinet will consider tougher measures against paper leaks, including provisions for fast-track courts and stricter punishment for those involved. The announcement comes amid continuing protests by the...

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Petrol pump dealers across India are demanding clear testing guidelines and specialised equipment to verify the quality and ethanol content of ethanol-blended petrol (EBP) amid a government crackdown on the sale of non-compliant fuel. The demand comes after the...

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The bodies of all 25 workers killed in the collapse of an under-construction tunnel in Sikkim’s Namchi district were recovered on Thursday, bringing a nearly 96-hour search and rescue operation to an end. The tunnel collapse occurred on Monday afternoon at Adit-3, a...

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A 24-year-old employee of a state-run liquor outlet died days after being detained by police in Tamil Nadu’s Thoothukudi district, triggering allegations of custodial torture from his family. Police, however, have denied the allegations and said the circumstances...

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A nearly 25-year-old dispute between Bihar and Jharkhand over the sharing of Sone River waters is set to end, with both states expected to sign a formal agreement soon. The Union Ministry of Jal Shakti is currently working to finalize the date, time and venue for the...

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India’s groundwater reserves have remained largely stable despite a 19% deficit in cumulative southwest monsoon rainfall, offering some relief to farmers during the ongoing kharif season, according to the latest report of the Agriculture Ministry’s Crop Weather Watch...

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