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100% road tax exemption declared for EVs in T'gana
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100% road tax exemption declared for EVs in T'gana

Earlier, policy offered tax benefits for only 5,000 electric vehicles

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November 18, 2024
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8 minors rescued from trafficking at Tirupati stn

IN a joint operation under the \"AAHT\" (Anti-Human Trafficking) initiative, Railway Protection Force (RPF), Government Railway Police (GRP), and Bachpan Bachao Andolan (BBA) rescued eight minors, including seven boys and one girl, from traffickers at Tirupati Railway Station.

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November 18, 2024
Three tourists fined for mischief at tiger reserve
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Three tourists fined for mischief at tiger reserve

THE Masinagudi forest officials imposed a total fine of ₹15,000 against three tourists from Andhra Pradesh, for disturbing a group of spotted deer on Masinagudi-Theppakadu road inside Mudumalai Tiger Reserve (MTR) on Saturday.

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November 18, 2024
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Harbour trial for 'Samudrayaan' to be conducted next month in TN

INDIA's tryst with deep sea exploration will begin with the harbour trial at Kattupalli harbour in Tamil Nadu next month.

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November 18, 2024
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Anti-pollution drive: Over 2K overage vehicles seized in city

The transport department has launched an aggressive crackdown on overage vehicles, seizing 2,234 such vehicles between October 1 and November 15.

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November 18, 2024
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64-year-old woman dies in hit-and-run, another elderly critically injured

A 64-year-old woman died while an unidentified elderly man sustained injuries after they were hit by a car while crossing a road in Uttam Nagar on Sunday morning.

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November 18, 2024
SC to resume hearing on tree-felling contempt case
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SC to resume hearing on tree-felling contempt case

A new Supreme Court bench, headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna, will on Monday resume hearing a contempt plea alleging that the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) felled a significant number of trees in the Delhi Ridge area without obtaining the court's approval.

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November 18, 2024
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Police rescue stolen infant from UP, two arrested

THE police have rescued a 45-day-old child from UP's Shahjahanpur after he was stolen from her mother at Safdarjung Hospital by two people, including a woman.

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November 18, 2024
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Purvanchali leader, ex-BJP MLA joins AAP

PURVANCHALI leader and two-time MLA from Delhi's Kirari constituency Anil Jha, joined the AAP on Sunday.

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November 18, 2024
Thermal plants a pollution worry
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Thermal plants a pollution worry

Produce more particulate matter, sulphur dioxide than stubble burning, shows analysis

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November 18, 2024
FARM FIRE IN PUNJAB, AAP FIGHTS SMOG IN DELHI
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FARM FIRE IN PUNJAB, AAP FIGHTS SMOG IN DELHI

The winter misery is back to haunt the residents of the national capital region (NCR). As the air quality turned severe, the government was quick to implement the Grap III regulations, severely impacting education and mobility.

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November 18, 2024
Kailash Gahlot's resignation is like mirror to Kejriwal: BJP
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Kailash Gahlot's resignation is like mirror to Kejriwal: BJP

AFTER Kailash Gahlot's resignation from the Delhi Cabinet and Aam Aadmi Party on Sunday, BJP said that the leader, who was holding a senior position in the party and government, has shown a mirror to \"corrupt\" Arvind Kejriwal.

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November 18, 2024
Shah holds key meet as Manipur simmers
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Shah holds key meet as Manipur simmers

Cancels Maharashtra poll rallies, rushes to Delhi to hold high-level meeting in view of rising tension in the state

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November 18, 2024
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GRAP-4 restrictions kick in as city chokes

THE Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has announced the implementation of Stage-4 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in the Delhi-NCR region, starting on Monday, due to a significant increase in the Air Quality Index (AQI), which reached 457 pm in the evening.

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November 18, 2024
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Avg max temperature to rise 1.5°C as early as 2047 if fossil fuel use not cut

Summer wet bulb temp to hit 31°C in 25 districts

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November 18, 2024
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Vikas to court: Exempt me from physical appearance

VIKAS Yadav, a former officer of India's intelligence agency Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), accused by the US of involvement in a plot to assassinate Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, informed a Delhi court that his life is at risk from dangerous elements.

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November 18, 2024
India in elite club after successful long-range hypersonic missile test
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India in elite club after successful long-range hypersonic missile test

IN a significant demonstration of India's growing military prowess, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Saturday successfully flight-tested the country's first long-range hypersonic missile from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island, off Odisha coast.

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November 18, 2024
Gahlot quits, AAP claims ED-CBI pressure
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Gahlot quits, AAP claims ED-CBI pressure

In a setback to the Aam Aadmi Party ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections, its senior leader and cabinet minister Kailash Gahlot on Sunday announced he would step down from his ministerial position.

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November 18, 2024
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NPP withdraws support to Biren Singh-led govt

THE National People's Party (NPP) on Sunday withdrew its support to the BJP-led government in Manipur saying it has \"completely failed\" to resolve the crisis and restore normalcy.

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November 18, 2024
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Powering Up for the Big Day

Sarah & Sandeep's latest wedding collection comprises pantsuits, tuxedos and bandh galas for the modern bride and groom

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November 17, 2024
'The Ideas Never Stop Coming'
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'The Ideas Never Stop Coming'

Jeffrey Archer speaks to Deepali Dhingra about his latest book in the Warwick series, An Eye for an Eye, writing drafts by hand, and where he gets his inspiration from

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November 17, 2024
Remember to Take Nothing Personally
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Remember to Take Nothing Personally

By shifting your focus from judging others; actions toward you to observing your own responses, you can avoid many undesirable consequences

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November 17, 2024
Up Above the World So High
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Up Above the World So High

The stars have never been closer at an astrocamp in Uttarakhand which brings viewers face to face with the cosmos

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November 17, 2024
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Wine in the Mountains

A marathon runner and his business partner are planning to surprise oenophiles with Bhutanese wines by blending modern methods with ritualistic resonance

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November 17, 2024
All Scrolling isn't Bad, Unless...
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All Scrolling isn't Bad, Unless...

From cute cat videos to satisfying soap-cutting visuals, digital escapes are providing moments of calm in an otherwise hectic world

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November 17, 2024
As the Powerful Rise, Multilateralism of Yesteryears is in a Shambles
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As the Powerful Rise, Multilateralism of Yesteryears is in a Shambles

The enemies beyond India's borders continue to cause serious concern.

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November 17, 2024
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An Artist in Progress

Striking a balance between taking control and letting go, Ayesha Sultana's solo show thrives in the ambiguity of art and its process

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November 17, 2024
Lighting Up the Stage
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Lighting Up the Stage

Lit up by thousands of candles, the Candlelight Concerts provide an immersive and intimate experience with music

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November 17, 2024
COME SEE THE WONDER DOWN UNDER... AGAIN?
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COME SEE THE WONDER DOWN UNDER... AGAIN?

With the five Tests between India and Australia set to begin in Perth from Friday, Gomesh S talks to former selector Gandhi to find out what this Border-Gavaskar Trophy means, the challenges they have in front of them and more...

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November 17, 2024
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ICC begins CT Tour, PoK cities dropped

CITIES in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) found no mention in the Champions Trophy tour unveiled by the ICC on Saturday as the world body moved in swiftly to have them dropped from the host country's itinerary following India's strong objection.

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November 17, 2024