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₹40,000 crore Central support and ₹60,000 crore private investment proposed; project to cover six districts

CCTV checks reveal girls boarding Ernad Express after leaving school during lunch break; police and railway authorities coordinate rescue

Odisha government has ordered the closure of educational institutions and Anganwadi centres in 10 districts

Code-named ‘Operation Kalikkalam’, Statewide inspection was ordered by Vigilance director Manoj Abraham based on tip-off about alleged irregularities in functioning of sports councils

A large number of police personnel were deployed to ensure the safety and security of the devotees

Yashavant Rayagoud V. Patil has submitted his resignation for the second time this year

The priests are expected to perform the ceremony at the scheduled time between 7.40 a.m. and 8.10 a.m

Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu directed that a comprehensive safety audit of all Delhi parks be conducted within a week, with emphasis on adequate lighting, security, regular patrolling, and cleanliness

Built on Sitara Grounds in 60 days by about 200 artisans from other States, the clay, jute and coir idol will be dissolved by fire tenders on the last day of the utsavams

The Minister was speaking at the inauguration of The Hindu Sustainability Summit 2026 in Chennai on Wednesday

BJP MP Sambit Patra defended the Election Commission's internal discussions as a sign of democracy. He accused opposition parties, particularly Congress, of undermining constitutional institutions due to electoral defeats. Patra highlighted that criticism of the Election Commission indicates a broader campaign against democratic bodies. He emphasized that the opposition's attacks are inappropriate and calls into question their respect for established institutions.

Satheesan says government was obliged to take the decision after proper legal scrutiny

A viral post by an engineer has shed light on growing concerns around the integration of AI in software development. Employees are feeling the strain as they're compelled to endorse AI-generated outputs with little to no input, leading to increased workloads. Many find themselves clocking long hours, grappling with unresolved challenges and a lack of job fulfillment. This mounting pressure is taking a serious emotional toll on the team.

The philomela form of the Common Wanderer butterfly was observed by Smita Rani Mishra, a resident of Puducherry

Dune Cottage in East Hampton has changed hands for an impressive $72 million, demonstrating a notable shift in the high-end real estate landscape. Initially hitting the market at $120 million, the asking price was reduced after a prolonged listing. This historic estate, once owned by Lee Radziwill, holds significant architectural value and has undergone extensive renovations following a damaging fire.

Aliko Dangote has hired Engineers India Ltd to oversee his $16 billion refinery construction in Kenya. The refinery in Lamu will have a capacity of 700,000 barrels per day when completed. Dangote plans to strengthen regional energy security by reducing reliance on imports through this project. Work is scheduled to begin by the end of September as part of a larger expansion plan.

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