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• India Must Move from Tourism Promotion to Destination Competitiveness: Official
  
  Suman Billa, Union Tourism Additional Secretary and Director General, has said that India needs to shift from a promotion-driven tourism strategy to creating globally competitive destinations and meaningful visitor experiences to unlock the sector's full potential as a...
• CISF Seizes Foreign Currency Worth RS 1.39 Crore at Mumbai Airport, Passenger Held
  
  The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel on Thursday intercepted a foreign national at the Mumbai airport and recovered illicit foreign currency worth Rs 1.39 crore, being carried by him in his baggage.The foreign national was subsequently taken into custody...
• Malviya Nagar Blaze: Hotel Owner Sent to Police Custody for 4 Days
  
  A day after a massive blaze broke out at the multi-storied Flourish Stay B&B which claimed 21 lives in Malviya Nagar area, the property's owner Lokesh Bajaj has been sent to four days of police custody, officials said on Thursday.Bajaj was arrested after a massive manhunt...
• J&K Police Arrest Four Drug Peddlers in Sopore, Recover Psychotropic Capsules
  
  The police in Jammu and Kashmir's Sopore town said on Thursday that they have arrested four drug peddlers and recovered codeine bottles and psychotropic capsules.The police statement said that in a major breakthrough under the ongoing 100-Day Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir...
• MCD, Delhi Police Launch Joint Drive against Illegal Parking; Push for Multi-level Facilities
  
  In a bid to improve traffic flow, reduce roadside congestion, and encourage responsible parking habits, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), in coordination with the Delhi Police, on Thursday launched an intensive enforcement and awareness campaign around designated...
• ICT adoption linked with 76 pc increase in labour productivity in unincorporated sector: Report
  
  The information and communication technology (ICT) adoption is associated with a 76% increase in the labour productivity, highlighting the role of the digital technologies in improving enterprise performance, an SBI Research report said on Thursday.According to the report,...
• TN to use advanced drones for quarry surveillance after violations found in 155 sites
  
  The Tamil Nadu Geology and Mining Department has decided to deploy drones equipped with advanced surveillance technology to monitor quarry operations across the state following the detection of widespread violations during a recent inspection drive.The move comes after a...
• TN Launches Intensive Drive to Ensure Every Class 12 Student Enters Higher Education
  
  In a major push to improve higher education enrolment across Tamil Nadu, the School Education Department has directed all District Collectors to establish district-level control rooms by June 5 and work towards ensuring that every eligible Class 12 student secures admission...
• Madras HC to Hear Withdrawal Plea in 2022 AIADMK Expulsion Case Today
  
  The Madras High Court is scheduled to hear on Thursday a plea seeking permission to withdraw a case challenging the expulsion of several senior leaders from the AIADMK following the party's bitter leadership split in 2022.The matter is set to come up before Justice N....
• Delhi-NCR Braces for Rainy Spell as Monsoon Advances towards India
  
  Delhi-NCR is likely to witness a prolonged spell of wet and unsettled weather through Friday, with forecasts indicating intermittent rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds. The changing weather pattern is likely to provide relief from intense summer heat,...
• Heavy Rain Alert Issued in TN Districts as Monsoon Likely to Set in over Kerala Today
  
  The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning of very heavy rainfall in Kanyakumari district and heavy rain in several other parts of Tamil Nadu on Thursday, as the southwest monsoon is set to make its onset over neighbouring Kerala.According to the weather...
• Three Killed in Massive Hospital Fire in Bihar's Muzaffarpur
  
  At least three people lost their lives, and several others sustained injuries after a massive fire broke out at Prasad Hospital, one of North Bihar's prominent private healthcare facilities, located under the jurisdiction of the Brahampura police station area in...
• Rahul Gandhi to Begin 2-day Uttarakhand Outreach Today, Interact with Ex-servicemen
  
  Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi is set to begin a two-day visit to Uttarakhand on Thursday, during which he will address a public gathering, interact with ex-servicemen and hold discussions with party leaders and workers as the Congress...
• Amit Shah to Chair Plenary Session of North Eastern Council in Shillong Today
  
  Union Home Minister Amit Shah will preside over the 73rd plenary session of the North Eastern Council (NEC) in Meghalaya's capital, Shillong, on Thursday.Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) and Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia, who is the...
• Bengal: TMC Councillor Arrested on Corruption Charges
  
  Kolkata Police on Wednesday night informed that Trinamool Congress councillor of ward number 42 of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC), Mahesh Kumar Sharma, had been arrested on charges of corruption and extortion.According to a statement issued by the Kolkata Police,...
• Kerala ED assault case: Digital trail may unmask conspirators as probe intensifies
  
  The investigation into the attack on Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials after their search at the residence of former Chief Minister and Leader of Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan in connection with the CMRL-Exalogic monthly payment case has now shifted focus towards the...
• Mamata Banerjee's Protest Evoked No Response Even from Her Party, Says Bengal Minister
  
  West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on former Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee, dismissing her allegations of 'illegal houses' in Gujarat and criticising her recent protest.Reacting to Banerjee's claim that 70...
• Forced Labour Import Curbs: US Proposes up to 12.5 PC Tariff on 60 Countries, Including India
  
  The United States Trade Representative (USTR), under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, has proposed to impose an additional up to 12.5 per cent tariff on India and 59 other economies over allegations of using forced labour to produce imported goods.In a statement, USTR...
• 'Mahayuti Govt's Ladki Bahin Yojana Global Scam': Shiv Sena(UBT) in 'Saamana'
  
  The Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray (UBT) on Wednesday alleged that the Mahayuti government came to power in Maharashtra after "buying" the votes of one crore women in the 'Ladki Bahin Yojana' using government money, calling it a "global scam" in which the women were...
• After Inducting 35 Ministers, CM Suvendu Adhikari to Distribute Portfolios Today
  
  The portfolio distribution of the new West Bengal cabinet under the leadership of Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari will be announced later on Wednesday after a meeting of the expanded cabinet.The meeting of the new cabinet will take place at the state secretariat of Nabanna,...
• UP TGT Recruitment Exam Underway amid Extensive Security Measures
  
  The Uttar Pradesh Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) recruitment examination for 3,539 teaching posts commenced on Wednesday under stringent security arrangements across the state.More than 8.6 lakh aspirants are appearing for the competitive test.The examination is being...
• Ahmedabad Police detain 131 Bangladeshi infiltrators, 160 suspects being questioned
  
  The Ahmedabad Police and the Crime Branch have detained over 290 suspects and officially identified 131 Bangladeshi nationals residing illegally across areas like Chandola and Gulabnagar during a late-night mega sweep, officials said on Wednesday.In a major late-night...
• Stone pelting, firing near Khan Sir's coaching centre in Patna; probe on
  
  Tension gripped the Musallahpur Haat area of Patna on Wednesday morning after a violent clash allegedly involving students and supporters associated with the coaching institutes of educator Khan Sir and Gyan Bindu Coaching Centre.The incident involved stone-pelting,...
• 3-day RBI MPC Meet Begins Today; Inflation, Growth in Focus
  
  The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) began its three-day policy meeting on Wednesday, with experts widely expecting the central bank to maintain status quo on interest rates amid volatile global conditions, driven by ongoing tensions in West...
• Delhi L-G Chairs High-level MCD Meet, Discusses Structural Safety, Monsoon Prep
  
  Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu chaired a review meeting with officials from the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) to discuss urban governance, improvements to civic infrastructure, and enhanced structural safety throughout the city.The meeting addressed...

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