Bihar: First phase of Thawe Junction revamp completed under Amrit Bharat Station Scheme

IANS | May 21, 2025 4:14 PM

Gopalganj, May 21 (IANS) The first phase of redevelopment work at Thawe Junction in Bihar’s Gopalganj district has been completed under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS). The upgrades have significantly improved passenger facilities, with expanded platforms, a new shed, renovated booking offices, and upgraded toilets, among other key enhancements.

'Double import duty on Turkish apples', Himachal CM writes to PM Modi

IANS | May 21, 2025 3:36 PM

Shimla, May 21 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to double the import duty on apples from the current 50 per cent to discourage its import from Turkey and safeguard the interests of the state's fruit growers.

SC grants anticipatory bail to ex-IAS trainee officer Puja Khedkar

IANS | May 21, 2025 3:26 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed the anticipatory bail plea of sacked Maharashtra cadre probationary IAS officer Puja Khedkar, who allegedly submitted false OBC and PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) certificates and fraudulently availed attempts beyond the permissible limits provided for the civil services examination.