The West Bengal government has unveiled a new policy aimed at empowering rural panchayats and improving governance at the grassroots level. The initiative seeks to enhance financial autonomy, digital access, …

India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed a long‑term liquefied natural gas (LNG) agreement worth approximately $3 billion, marking a significant strengthening of economic cooperation between the two countries. …

In 2023-24, the snow cover across the river basins declined to 17,437.4 square Kilometer. Snow cover in Himachal Pradesh is steadily declining, with the total snowfall area across the Chenab, …

In a major initiative to improve learning environments and student wellbeing, the **Tamil Nadu government has rolled out a combined climate education and cool roof program in 300 government schools …

In Ahmedabad, food safety teams have launched a major inspection of street food vendors after rising cases of waterborne illnesses in the city. During the health department’s drive, authorities tested …

The Guardian’s leading classical music critic, celebrated for fearless and impartial writing Andrew Clements, who passed away at the age of 75 after a period of ill health, was the …

Residents and business owners in Jaipur’s iconic Walled City markets are calling for immediate action from authorities to address a dangerous and unsightly network of hanging electrical wires that has …

Tourism officials in Goa have urged authorities to step up enforcement against unregulated travel activities that are affecting both visitor safety and the region’s reputation as a top holiday destination. …

European aviation safety authorities have conducted evaluation flights of China’s C919 in Shanghai, marking an important technical step that highlights COMAC’s global ambitions as well as the careful, gradual pace …