Jal Jeevan Mission brings piped drinking water to Abujhmad hamlet near Maharashtra border; women relieved from long daily walks for water
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Melody Falls Silent: Asha Bhosle Passes Away at 92
Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, leaders and admirers mourn demise of legendary singer; nation bids farewell to an era-defining voice
House Listing and Housing Census to Begin in Chhattisgarh from May 1
First phase of Census 2027 to document housing conditions and basic amenities; citizens can opt for digital self-enumeration from April 16
Gadkari Calls for Shift Towards Alternative Fuels and Innovation in Construction Sector
Union Minister stresses sustainable technologies, faster project execution and quality-driven infrastructure development at CIDC Vishwakarma Awards
Vande Bharat Trains See Strong Surge in Demand as India Moves Towards Faster, Modern Rail Travel
Nearly 4 crore passengers travel in FY 2025–26; sleeper service records over 100% occupancy, boosting confidence in premium rail network
ECI Reviews Poll Preparedness in Tamil Nadu; Orders Single Re-Poll After Nationwide Scrutiny
326 Central Observers briefed ahead of April 23 polling in Tamil Nadu; only one re-poll recommended out of over 63,000 polling stations across Assembly and bye-elections
Indian Railways records landmark growth in FY 2025–26 with record freight, modern trains and rapid infrastructure expansion
Self-reliance in manufacturing, improved passenger services and enhanced safety systems drive major transformation
INS Trikand docks at Dar-es-Salaam to strengthen India–Tanzania maritime cooperation
Government Reviews Key Sectors Amid Developments in West Asia
Fuel supply stable, maritime operations normal and over 7 lakh passengers return to India since February 28
Major Ports Handle Record 915 Million Tonnes of Cargo in FY 2025–26
Throughput surpasses annual target with 7.06% growth, signalling robust trade momentum and infrastructure expansion