New Delhi: The Union government has sanctioned 1.11 crore houses under two schemes of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), with 95.54 lakh houses already completed and handed over to beneficiaries, Union Housing Minister Manohar Lal informed the Rajya Sabha on Monday. The minister said that, according to a 2020 slum survey, 6.5 crore people (1.39 crore households) were living in slums across India. Under both

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New Delhi: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Monday made a sharp remark on the political situation in Pakistan, with spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stating, “democracy and Pakistan don’t go together.” His comment came amid escalating protests over former Prime Minister Imran Khan and concerns over the weakening of democratic structures in the neighbouring country.

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New Delhi: Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday strongly defended her party and the legacy of her great-grandfather, Jawaharlal Nehru, amid renewed political controversy over the national song, Vande Mataram, in Parliament. Speaking during a discussion on the song, Priyanka Gandhi called for a broader debate on Nehru himself, arguing that the BJP-led government was

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Shimla, Himachal Pradesh: The Himachal Pradesh government on Monday announced a new initiative to boost tourism and promote self-employment by providing interest subsidies on loans for setting up new homestays and upgrading existing tourism units. The scheme, named the “Tourism Startup Scheme in Hospitality Industry,” is open to all bona fide residents of the state.

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New Delhi: Weeks after an Indian woman from Arunachal Pradesh was reportedly detained for hours at Shanghai airport, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Monday issued a caution to Indian citizens travelling to China, urging them to “exercise due discretion.” The advisory comes in the wake of an incident on November 21, when Prema

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Kolkata, West Bengal: In the wake of a tragic car accident in Howrah district that claimed the lives of three children, the West Bengal government on Monday directed all school pool-car operators to strictly adhere to safety guidelines. The directive comes two weeks after the November 24 accident in Uluberia, where a private vehicle ferrying

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Panaji, Goa: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Monday accused Goa police of protecting the registered owner of the nightclub where a devastating fire claimed 25 lives, alleging that the police have failed to name him in the FIR. The allegations come amid ongoing investigations into the tragedy at Birch by Romeo Lane in Arpora,

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Punjab Congress on Monday suspended Navjot Kaur Sidhu, former MLA and wife of cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu, following her controversial remarks about the alleged cost of becoming Chief Minister. The announcement was made by Punjab Congress chief Amarinder Singh Raja Warring through a post on X, accompanied by the party’s official suspension letter. The suspension

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IndiGo on Monday said it has been holding daily meetings of a Crisis Management Group (CMG) set up on December 4 to address the ongoing operational disruptions that have affected thousands of passengers across India. The airline highlighted that the group is working around the clock to restore services and manage passenger concerns. According to

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Goa police continued their investigation on Monday into the tragic fire at Birch by Romeo Lane, a nightclub in Arpora, north Goa, which claimed 25 lives late Saturday night. The probe has seen several developments, ranging from police searches to official crackdowns. Here is a detailed look at six key points from the ongoing investigation:

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