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The JJM scheme aims to provide potable drinking water in taps to all rural homes by 2024.

According to a senior official, no one at BMTC was aware of the actor Rajinikanth’s visit. The official told The Hindu, “It was an impromptu visit. He interacted with our crew, which included drivers, conductors, and depot staff.”

Spain’s Culture Minister, Miquel Iceta spoke to The Hindu, describing India as a “cultural superpower” and expressed concern about illegal trafficking of cultural artefacts and destruction of heritage of in Ukraine

In Idukki, a Revenue Dept. order converting 4,318 hectares of revenue land to forestland has sparked controversy. Locals allege officials are trying to evict people. The order was issued on the basis of a letter by the wildlife warden, Munnar. The Forest Dept. requested change in land status of 3,844…

The resort lobby’s push to reduce the protections offered by the notification of the Segur Elephant Corridor criticized has come in for criticism by experts who says it is important to preserve passages for elephant movement. They say data, research & observations show elephants use corridor and that effectiveness of…

In order to increase the availability of onions in the market, the government on August 19 imposed a 40% duty on the export of onions until the end of the year. Read on The Hindu why was a 40% duty imposed on onion exports?

The Andhra Pradesh Electricity Department is rolling out a smart and prepaid metering system for all consumers as part of the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), a Central Government-sponsored initiative. The Andhra Pradesh Central Power Distribution Corporation Ltd. (APCPDCL) told The Hindu that the deployment of prepaid meters would follow…

In an interview with The Hindu, Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh said that he has spoken to the Meitei civil society groups and will ensure that Kuki-Zo MLAs are not harmed. The tribal MLAs are likely to skip the Assembly Session due to security concerns.

BRICS expands to 11 members, strengthening its position as a global grouping. New members from Middle East, Africa, South America chosen, sending message of multipolarity. India took lead in drafting criteria, most new members strategic partners. Expansion sends message against US sanctions, energy players join. BRICS now a recognised global…