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COMMERCE MINISTRY'S SOP FOR NEGOTIATING FTAS TO BE READY THIS YEAR

A separate session was also organised on leveraging India’s FTAs to address new forms/kinds of measures like CRAM carbon border adjustment mechanism), supply chain disruptions, critical minerals and Artificial Intelligence.

Centre's Rs 6,798-crore boost to rail infra

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved two projects of the Ministry of Railways with a total estimated cost of Rs. 6,798 crore (approx.), as per the statement of the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA).

Reliance partners with NVIDIA to drive India's AI transformation

Welcoming Huang to Mumbai, Ambani highlighted India’s unique position with a youthful population eager to embrace new technologies

CM Atishi kicks off Delhi State School Games

Chief Minister Atishi on Thursday inaugurated the Delhi State School games at the Chhatrasal Stadium, with a message of hope and encouragement for young athletes.

Delhi cop arrested for bribery in account de-freezing case

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) apprehended a Delhi Police head constable over allegations of demanding a bribe to de-freeze an account on Thursday.

SC flags date discrepancies on LG's tree felling awareness

The Supreme Court on Thursday noted discrepancies in dates when Delhi LG VK Saxena came to know about felling of trees at Ridge area and sought clarification on the exact sequence of events.

CRPF SCHOOL BLAST: SIX SUSPECTS IDENTIFIED, FORENSIC REPORT PENDING

Four days after a bomb explosion ripped through the wall of a CRPF school in Rohini, Delhi Police has identified six persons as suspects who visited the blast site prior to the incident, sources said on Thursday.

BJP's Praveen Kapoor calls Atishi's defamation appeal 'meritless'

BJP Leader Praveen Shankar Kapoor has filed a reply to the appeal filed by Delhi Chief Minister Atishi Marlena. Kapoor stated that the appeal is devoid of merit and liable to be dismissed.

Gopal Rai launches 'Red Light On-Gaadi Off' sticker campaign

Environment Minister Gopal Rai launched the \"Red Light On - Gaadi Off Abhiyan\" sticker campaign at the IP Estate CNG station, announcing that these stickers would be placed on autos at CNG stations across Delhi in collaboration with IGL.

Schools, parents unite to combat Delhi's pollution crisis

As a thick layer of smog envelops Delhi, parents and schools are ramping up efforts to protect children from falling sick by issuing advice against the use of firecrackers and fossil fuel-powered transport, as well as calling for pollution holidays.

Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva dips into polluted Yamuna river

Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva on Thursday took a dip in the heavily polluted water of the Yamuna River here, slamming the former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal over his \"failure\" to fulfil his promise of cleaning it by 2025.

PWD sprinkles water as smog thickens

As the air quality in the National Capital continues to deteriorate, Public Works Department (PWD) vehicles on Thursday morning sprinkled water in several parts to tackle air pollution.

Have stopped morning walk due to spike in air pollution,' says CJI Chandrachud

Chief Justice of India (CJI) D Y Chandrachud on Thursday said he had stopped going out for his morning walk owing to the rising levels of air pollution in the national capital.

BJP's RP Singh blasts AAP as Delhi drowns in smog crisis

BJP leader RP Singh on Thursday took a jibe at Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) after Delhi was engulfed in a thin layer of smog as the air quality continues to deteriorate to 'very poor' category.

Civil Defence to enforce anti-pollution measures

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Thursday said the AAP government's ongoing anti-pollution drive will be intensified with the deployment of Civil Defence volunteers to check violations, and restrict the entry of diesel buses into the national capital.

DELHI'S AIR QUALITY EDGES UP, AQI REMAINS 'VERY POOR'

The 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 4 pm was 306 against 364 a day earlier.

MCD allocates Rs 20 lakh per zone

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has ramped up its efforts to combat air pollution by implementing a series of measures.

BROAD CONSENSUS ON PATROLLING PACT': RAJNATH SINGH

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in the 'Chanakya Defence Dialogue' on India-China engagement asserted that broad consensus has been achieved to restore ground situation based on the principles of equal and mutual security between India and China along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh.

Omar meets PM, seeks statehood to J&K

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who is on his first official visit to Delhi after assuming office, called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday and handed over to him a resolution seeking early restoration of statehood to the Union territory, officials said.

Let those affected by demolition come to court: SC

The Supreme Court on Thursday said that it doesn't want to open \"Pandora's box\" as it refused to entertain the plea by a petitioner who is directly or indirectly affected by the alleged demolition drive.

Bengaluru: 5-year-old dies after falling into pit of under-construction building

A five-year-old boy died after falling into a shaft opened for the installation of a lift in an under-construction building in Kadugodi on Thursday, according to the Bengaluru police.

Centre notifies appointment of three advocates as Andhra Pradesh High Court judges

The Centre Government, through the Ministry of Law and Justice on Thursday notified the appointment of three advocates-Maheswara Rao Kuncheam (also known as Kuncham), Thoota Chandra Dhana Sekar (alias T.C.D. Sekhar), and Challa Gunaranjan-as judges of the Andhra Pradesh High Court.

‘Our target is zero casualty,’ says Odisha CM Majhi on severe cyclonic storm Dana

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday, highlighting the measures taken by the government to ensure security as severe cyclone Dana is expected to make landfall in Odisha, said that the government target is zero causalities.

Death toll in water tank collapse reaches 5 in Maharashtra's Pimpri Chinchwad

The death toll in the water tank collapse incident in the Pimpri Chinchwad city of Maharashtra rose to five after two more labourers died during treatment on Thursday, a police official said.

Accused Amit Hisamsing Kumar sent to Mumbai Crime Branch custody till Nov 4

In the latest development in the Baba Siddique Murder case, accused Amit Hisamsing Kumar has been sent to the custody of Mumbai Crime Branch till November 4 by the court on Thursday.

KARNATAKA CM INSPECTS SITE OF BUILDING COLLAPSE, ANNOUNCES RS 5 LAKH EX-GRATIA

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday inspected the site of the building collapse at Huramavu Agara area of Bengaluru.

Mumbai police arrests man from Jamshedpur who sent death threat to Salman Khan

The sender claimed, Don’t take it lightly, ifSalman Khan wants to stay alive and wants to end the enmity with Lawrence Bishnoi, then he will have to pay Rs Scrore.

‘Each MVA partner to contest 85 seats’: Congress’ Nana Patole

Maharashtra Congress President Nana Patole confirmed on Thursday that the Maha Vikas Agadhi (MVA) has reached an agreement on seat sharing for the Maharashtra Assembly elections.

BJP RELEASES LIST OF CANDIDATES FOR RAJASTHAN, UP ASSEMBLY BYELECTIONS

Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak exuded confidence that BFP will win all9 seats in Uttar Pradesh bypolls. Speaking to ANI in Lucknow, Pathak said, BFP is prepared for byelections. Allour candidates will win all 9 seats. PM Modi’s poor welfare schemes have reached everyone and we are among the people regarding development and law order in Uttar Pradesh. Public’s blessings are with the BFP.”

Jharkhand elections: CPI(M) releases names of nine candidates

Ahead of the upcoming Jharkhand assembly elections, the Communist Party of India (Marxist) on Wednesday announced the list of nine candidates.