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Union power minister Manohar Lal NEW DELHI: Flagging the widespread misconceptions about smart electricity meters among consumers, Union power minister Manohar Lal on Sunday urged power distribution companies to run a coordinated campaign to counter misinformation.“Farmers plan to hold a nationwide demonstration on Monday, demanding that the clause related to smart meters in the draft…

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya on Sunday issued a warning that any construction done in the name of the Mughal emperor Babar will face strong opposition.Maurya’s reaction came following suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir laying the foundation stone for a mosque – modelled on Ayodhya’s Babri Masjid – at Rejinagar in West…

India’s largest carrier has been cancelling hundreds of flights amid operational breakdowns linked to new pilot duty norms and planning gaps.The airline, which normally operates around 2,300 flights daily, expects to fly 1,650 services on Sunday — an improvement from 1,500 flights a day earlier. The official said operations are gradually stabilising and “full stability…

(Image credits: LinkedIn @Saurabh Luthra) Police initially suspected a cylinder blast, but a tourist who survived claimed fireworks went off during a dance performance and were the likely cause. The deceased included four tourists and 14 staff members, while the identities of seven others were still being confirmed.Follow live updates of Goa nightclub tragedyChief minister…

NEW DELHI: Navjot Singh Sidhu‘s wife, Navjot Kaur Sidhu, triggered a controversy after claiming that someone who wishes to become Congress‘ chief ministerial face in Punjab has to offer a suitcase of Rs 500 crore in the party.While talking to reporters on Saturday, Navjot said that she and her husband do not have such a…

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addresses the gathering during an event regarding infrastructure projects of Border Roads Organisation (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said that while the armed forces exercised measured restraint during Operation Sindoor following the Pahalgam terror attack, they possessed the capability to deliver a far stronger response if…

NEW DELHI: IndiGo flight disruptions have entered their sixth day, with the airline expecting to stabilise operations by December 10. The ongoing crisis has caused widespread inconvenience, as cancellations, flight delays, and other major operational issues have left multiple passengers across major cities stranded at airports.However, the airline has announced plans to operate over 1,500…

Representative image (Photo credit: ANI) NEW DELHI: The work to revive 28 of 32 abandoned coal mines has started, while the remaining four are in the re-tendering stage, Union coal and mines minister G Kishan Reddy informed the Lok Sabha recently. According to the minister, production started in two of the revived mines during the…

NEW DELHI: At least 25 people were killed and six others injured after a massive fire broke out shortly after midnight on Sunday at the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Arpora, North Goa. Police initially confirmed 23 deaths but later revised the toll to 25.A police spokesperson said the deceased included four tourists and…

IndiGo crisis enters its sixth day as passengers remain stranded at major airports (ANI) NEW DELHI: Civil aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu, in response to Rahul Gandhi’s remark, stated that the government has consistently promoted competition in the aviation sector to promote the entry of more airlines in the market. He highlighted recent legislation aimed…