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SC declines plea seeking minimum wage as a fundamental right for domestic workers

New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- The Supreme Court on Thursday declined to entertain a petition seeking a declaration that domestic workers have a fundamental right to be paid minimum wages. The Court held that ... Read More


Saamana mourns Ajit Pawar's demise, says without 'Dada' Maharashtra politics appears "weaker, slower and directionless"

Mumbai, Jan. 29 -- Shiv Sena (UBT) mouthpiece Saamana on Thursday expressed grief over the demise of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, highlighting his influence and contribution to the St... Read More


Delhi: Sirsa reviews progress on water pollution control

India, Jan. 29 -- The Delhi government on Wednesday held a review meeting at the Delhi Secretariat to assess progress on measures aimed at reducing water pollution in the capital. The meeting was cha... Read More


O Paneerselvam expresses interest to come back to AIADMK, EPS replies

India, Jan. 29 -- Expelled All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazagham (AIADMK) leader and former Tamil Nadu chief minister O Panneerselvam - also known as OPS - on Thursday reportedly said he is willing... Read More


President Murmu presides over Beating Retreat ceremony, 77th Republic Day celebrations conclude

New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- The 77th Republic Day celebrations concluded with the traditional Beating Retreat ceremony at Vijay Chowk on Thursday, presided over by President Droupadi Murmu, bringing the nat... Read More


Woman SWAT commando dies five days after assault by husband

India, Jan. 29 -- A 27-year-old Delhi Police woman constable, posted as a commando in the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) unit of the Special Cell, died on Tuesday at a private hospital in Uttar Pr... Read More


"MNREGA on agenda": Congress MP Imran Masood slams Modi govt over VB-G RAM G Act

New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- A day after Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju slammed the opposition for the uproar during President Droupadi Murmu's Budget session address, Congress on Thursday said ... Read More


BJP leader notified under Hate Speech Bill before Guv's assent

Bengaluru, Jan. 29 -- A political storm erupted in the Karnataka Assembly on Thursday over BJP leader Vikas Puttur being issued a police notice citing the Karnataka Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Preven... Read More


Economic Survey 2025-26 calls for education reforms to stem student exodus, draw overseas learners

New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- India needs structural higher education reforms to address the significant imbalance in international student mobility that contributes to brain drain and outward remittances, ac... Read More


Material and storage roadblocks emerge as key risks in India's energy transition, Economic Survey signals reform momentum

India, Jan. 29 -- Material intensity and storage requirements are becoming the principal roadblocks to deeper renewable energy utilisation, even as India pushes ahead with one of its most ambitious re... Read More