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Outfits dubbed as Maoist by Cong linked to Bharat Jodo

Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday claimed that outfits described by a past Congress government as \"frontal organisations\" of the Maoists took part in Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo march.

Pollution-related traffic challans up amid crackdown

Traffic police impounded an average of 140 end-of-life vehicles (ELVs) per day, and fined 4,800 vehicles per day for plying in Delhi without a valid pollution under control (PUC) certificates between October 15 and December 18, according to data on the crackdown launched as part of its anti-pollution measures in the city.

Pollution-related traffic challans up amid crackdown

Traffic police impounded an average of 140 end-of-life vehicles (ELVs) per day, and fined 4,800 vehicles per day for plying in Delhi without a valid pollution under control (PUC) certificates between October 15 and December 18, according to data on the crackdown launched as part of its anti-pollution measures in the city.

Experts warn about surge in NO2 levels

While Delhi on Friday recorded the fourth consecutive \"severe\" day under the air quality index (AQI) - a scale that uses a weighted formula biased towards particulate matter (PM) - experts warned that levels of another dangerous toxin in the air, nitrogen dioxide (NO2), have been consistently soaring, even during periods of relatively \"low pollution\".

Villagers oppose proposed project

The residents of Arasinkeri village in Karnataka's Koppal district have vowed not to surrender their land for the proposed establishment of a nuclear power plant near their village.

Late Jurassic fossils unearthed in Jaisalmer, say experts

Researchers have unearthed fossilised spores and pollen from the Bhadasar ridge in Jaisalmer basin of the state, offering a glimpse into the region's late Jurassic past, officials familiar with the matter said on Saturday.

Posts about weapons on Delhi Police radar

On December 3, photos emerged on social media showing a 20-year-old man and a minor boy brandishing two countrymade pistols.

16-year-old JEE aspirant dies by suicide in Kota, 20th case this yr

A 16-year-old student, who was preparing for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE), allegedly died by suicide in the coaching hub of Kota on Friday, officials said on Saturday, making this the 20th such case this year.

Police form SIT to probe Jaipur highway accident

The fire spread so quickly. We looked out of the window and saw flames all around KHATIK, Survivor

HC REJECTS YOGA INSTRUCTORS' PLEA FOR BONUS MARKS IN AYUSH DEPT RECRUITMENT

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Survivors recall chaos, terror amid attempts to escape massive fire

The fire spread so quickly. We looked out of the window and saw flames all around KHATIK, Survivor

'SUCCESS SE DIMAAG KHARAB NAHIN HONA CHAHIYE'

Pankaj Tripathi explains why franchise films did well this year; says though Stree 2's box-office numbers made him feel great, he didn't let the success make him go OTT

Haaye Ram! Actor stuns with drastic weight loss!

Ram Kapoor has wowed the internet with his drastic physical transformation.

I FEEL STRONGER THAN ANY MAN: SANJEEDA ON MOTHERHOOD

Actor Sanjeeda Shaikh, who turned 40 on Friday, talks about raising her daughter as a single mum and being open to a new relationship

From Vishy to Gukesh: The Pole Star of India's camp

Radoslaw Wojtaszek was around 21 years old and rated 2600 when he joined Viswanathan Anand's World Championship team.

WE HAD TO HIDE HIM, HE'S HIS OWN ENEMY: MCA ON SHAW

The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has brushed aside Prithvi Shaw's emotional outburst after his exclusion from the Vijay Hazare Trophy squad, asserting that the temperamental batter has flouted disciplinary norms regularly and is \"his own enemy\".

AAYUSHI TAKES 4, INDIA INTO U-19 WOMEN'S T20 ASIA CUP FINAL

A rampaging India extended their unbeaten run at the U-19 Women's T20 Asia Cup as they reached the final with a four-wicket win over Sri Lanka in their last Super Four contest here on Friday.

Under pressure, Rohit needs to let his bat do the talking

In his last five Test matches, the India skipper has averaged a meagre 12.22 runs

Ashwin's call and why retirement can be fresh start

Ashwin's sudden turn—midway through a Test series—has shocked everyone. It seems he ended his glorious spell angry/frustrated/disappointed; he wasn't central to the Indian team's plans anymore.

IFC bets ₹630 cr on NDR InvIT to bolster green warehousing

IFC has invested $75 million (about ₹630 crore) in domestic currency Sustainability Linked Bond issued by NDR InvIT in a strategic move to boost sustainable warehousing infrastructure and promote logistics sector.

World Bank approves $800 million loan for Amaravati project

The World Bank's Board of executive directors has approved $800 million Amaravati Integrated Urban Development Program for building Andhra Pradesh's greenfield capital city Amaravati, the international development said on Friday.

India steel imports from China hit record high

CHINA SENT 1.96 MILLION METRIC TONNES OF STEEL TO INDIA DURING APRIL-NOVEMBER, UP 22.8% Y-O-Y

VOLATILE PRICES DAMPEN GOLD DEMAND IN INDIA

Gold demand in India remained subdued this week as volatile prices prompted potential buyers to delay purchases, while higher rates across China are expected to potentially offset upcoming seasonal demand.

NHPC to invest ₹5,500 cr to set up 1,000 MW solar project in Bihar

THE COMPANY HAS ALMOST 7 GW OF OPERATIONAL HYDROPOWER PLANTS AND 9.3 GW OF CAPACITY IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION

Claims of Reliance Infratel's indirect creditors upheld

The Supreme Court on Friday upheld the claims, amounting to more than ₹10,952 crore, of four indirect creditors of Reliance Infratel Ltd.

SHREE CEMENT TO INVEST ₹1,100 CR IN BIHAR FOR CEMENT, SOLAR PROJECTS

Rajasthan-based Shree Cement will invest ₹1,100 crore in Bihar to set up a cement plant and solar power project in Purnea district, its chairman H M Bangur said on Friday.

States may endorse dual tax at GST Council meet

The Goods and Services Tax Council meeting on Saturday could see a majority of states endorsing dual tax rates for specific consumer goods such as bags, watches, clothes, sunglasses and cosmetic products, based on their prices, with a higher rate for premium products, people familiar with the matter said.

Mkts snap 4-week rally as Fed rate outlook hurts

The Nifty dropped 1.5% to 23,587.50, while the BSE Sensex shed 1.5% to 78,041.59

Russian missile hits Kyiv

{ AFTER UKRAINE'S STRIKE } THE ATTACK USED 6 US-MADE ATACMS

Int'l students urged to return to US campuses before Trump's inauguration

A growing number of US colleges and universities are advising international students to return to campus before President-elect Donald Trump is inaugurated, over concerns that he might impose travel bans like he did during his first administration.