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Supreme Court Warns Delhi Of 'Harsh Orders' Over Failure To Implement 2016 Rules: Solid Waste Management Rules Remain On Paper

The Supreme Court in the case MC Mehta v. Union of India observed and has expressed concern over lack of implementation of the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016, wherein it highlighted the issues like unchecked waste accumulation at landfill sites, waste from construction, and the risk of fires at waste storage areas.

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November 13, 2024
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Delhi Police SI held for accepting bribe of Rs 10,000

The vigilance department has apprehended a Delhi Police sub-inspector for taking a bribe of Rs 10,000 to issue notice to accused persons in a fraud case, an official said on Tuesday.

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November 13, 2024
COURT ACQUITS JAGADISH TYTLER, ABHISHEK VERMA IN FORGERY CASE
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COURT ACQUITS JAGADISH TYTLER, ABHISHEK VERMA IN FORGERY CASE

Delhi court on Tuesday acquitted Congress leader Jagdish Tytler and controversial arms dealer Abhishek Verma in a 2009 case of allegedly forging the letterhead of then Minister of State for Home Ajay Maken, a defence lawyer said.

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November 13, 2024
Nursery, KG, Class 1 admission in private schools to begin Nov 28
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Nursery, KG, Class 1 admission in private schools to begin Nov 28

The Delhi government's Department of Education (DoE) issued a circular on Tuesday, announcing that the admission process for nursery, KG and Class 1 in the city's private schools for the 2025-26 session will begin on November 28.

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November 13, 2024
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39K improper parking challans issued at 4 major railway stations

Delhi Traffic Police has prosecuted more than 39,000 vehicles across the city's four railway stations for improper parking this year till October 22, according to official data.

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November 13, 2024
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LOCAL ISSUES RATHER THAN NATIONAL DIATRIBE IN MAHARASHTRA POLLS

Elections for the state of Maharashtra and Jharkhand are underway along with a crucial set of bypolls in Uttar Pradesh and, of course, the Wayanad Lok Sabha seat.

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November 13, 2024
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Five accused held over alleged sexual assault of two girls

Five people have been arrested after two girls aged 17 and 22 filed a police complaint alleging they were sexually assaulted on November 10 in the Kasturba Niketan area, said Delhi police.

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November 13, 2024
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COST OF IRRESPONSIBLE COMMENTS: A REFLECTION ON POLITICAL DIGNITY

In the grand theatre of international politics, where words are not just statements but signals of intent, the weight of a public figure's speech extends far beyond the immediate audience.

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November 13, 2024
Frontier Nagaland Territory offers India a strategic alternative
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Frontier Nagaland Territory offers India a strategic alternative

In a rapidly shifting geopolitical landscape, the call for the establishment of the Frontier Nagaland Territory (FNT) marks a pivotal moment for India and the South-East Asian region.

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November 13, 2024
Indian stock indices in red for 4th day amid sustained FII sell-off
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Indian stock indices in red for 4th day amid sustained FII sell-off

The markets extended the fourth consecutive day of declines driven by concerns over weak earnings and foreign fund outflows

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November 13, 2024
Rupee touches new low for the fifth straight session
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Rupee touches new low for the fifth straight session

This level, indicative of persistent challenges for the rupee, reflects an ongoing struggle against strong dollar demand, high crude oil prices, and considerable foreign institutional outflows

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November 13, 2024
Leading AI Startup SparkCognition aims to Triple Workforce in India Within 24 months
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Leading AI Startup SparkCognition aims to Triple Workforce in India Within 24 months

Avathon, formerly known as SparkCognition, has announced its rebranding alongside ambitious plans to expand its workforce in India by threefold over the next 24 months.

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November 13, 2024
Air India-Vistara merger complete; integrated entity to operate over 5,600 weekly flights
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Air India-Vistara merger complete; integrated entity to operate over 5,600 weekly flights

The two mergers hace created a fall seroice carrier ancl a low-cost carrier ofscale for the Tata Group, which is seeking to establish a \"world class global aviation company with an Indian heart.

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November 13, 2024
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Global Economic Forum organises India Russia Economic Summit at Russia

India and Russia have set a bilateral trade target of $100 billion by 2030 during the annual leaders' summit in May 2025.

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November 13, 2024
Public Sector Banks records strong performance in 1st half of FY25
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Public Sector Banks records strong performance in 1st half of FY25

The Public Sector Banks (PSBs) reported a robust performance in the first half of the financial year 2024-25, with aggregate business standing at Rs 236.04 lakh crore, showing 11 per cent Year on Year (YoY) growth, the Ministry of Finance said on Tuesday.

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November 13, 2024
Continuous sell-off by foreign investors may put India's Balance of Payment under pressure
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Continuous sell-off by foreign investors may put India's Balance of Payment under pressure

The report noted that Foreign flows, especially from Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) in the equity market, are not just drivers of stock prices but essential to maintaining macroeconomic stability in India.

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November 13, 2024
India is aiming to become a drone hub of the world: Defence Minister
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India is aiming to become a drone hub of the world: Defence Minister

Navigating the Changing Landscape of Modern Warfare\" at Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses.

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November 13, 2024
Pfizer to expand manufacturing and R&D capacities
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Pfizer to expand manufacturing and R&D capacities

Pfizer Limited is expanding its manufacturing capacity and focusing on research and development, said Meenakshi Nevatia, Managing Director of Pfizer Limited on Tuesday.

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November 13, 2024
L&T energy gets go-ahead to set up NTPC's thermal power plants in MP and Bihar
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L&T energy gets go-ahead to set up NTPC's thermal power plants in MP and Bihar

L&T will also handle the related mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and civil engineering aspects of these projects.

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November 13, 2024
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Oizom Unveils Pollusense, Setting a New Benchmark in Air Quality Monitoring

In a bold step toward cleaner air, Oizom, a global environmental monitoring solution provider, has introduced Pollusense -- a breakthrough in portable air quality monitoring.

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November 13, 2024
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Herbalife India Partnered with IRONMAN 70.3 GOA 2024 to Empower Athletes

Herbalife, a premier health and wellness company, community, and platform, had announced its partnership with IRONMAN 70.3 India, marking the third consecutive year of collaboration.

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November 13, 2024
SCREENXX 2024: Key Players from India's OTT Sector Gather in Mumbai
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SCREENXX 2024: Key Players from India's OTT Sector Gather in Mumbai

SCREENXX, India's premier event for the OTT and video content creation industry, returns for its 6th edition, bringing a unique convergence of industry leaders, creators, and innovators to the Novotel Mumbai International Airport.

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November 13, 2024
China showcases advanced military technology at the Zhuhai Air Show
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China showcases advanced military technology at the Zhuhai Air Show

The extraordinary energy and innovation of China's military-industrial complex show few signs of waning, if exhibits at this year's spectacular Zhuhai Air Show in southern China, not far from Hong Kong, are anything to go by.

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November 13, 2024
Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister scheduled to visit Delhi today
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Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister scheduled to visit Delhi today

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud will pay an official visit to India from November 12-13, a statement by the Ministry of External Affairs said.

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November 13, 2024
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UNION RELEASES XV FINANCE COMMISSION GRANTS FOR KERALA, MEGHALAYA

The Union Government has disbursed XV Finance Commission grants to strengthen rural local bodies in Kerala and Meghalaya for the fiscal year 2024-25.

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November 13, 2024
Public Sector banks report strong performance in the first half of FY25
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Public Sector banks report strong performance in the first half of FY25

The Public Sector Banks (PSBs) reported a robust performance in the first half of the financial year 2024-25, with aggregate business standing at Rs 236.04 lakh crore, showing 11 per cent Year on Year (YoY) growth, the Ministry of Finance said on Tuesday.

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November 13, 2024
EU, BELGIAN, DANISH, AND GERMAN ENVOYS VISIT ADANI SITES
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EU, BELGIAN, DANISH, AND GERMAN ENVOYS VISIT ADANI SITES

Gautam Adani hosted envoys from the EU, Belgium, Denmark, and Germany at Adani Group's renewable energy and industrial hubs in Gujarat.

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November 13, 2024
Google.org Grants USD 1M to Karya
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Google.org Grants USD 1M to Karya

Google.org has awarded a USD 1 million grant to Karya, a non-profit organization that empowers low-income communities with AI-driven earning and learning opportunities.

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November 13, 2024
India's IT spending to hit USD 160B by 2025: Gartner
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India's IT spending to hit USD 160B by 2025: Gartner

Information technology (IT) related spending in India is projected to reach a total of USD 160 billion in 2025, an increase of 11.2 percent from 2024, fueled by expansion in both application and infrastructure software markets, according to the latest forecast by Gartner, Inc.

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November 13, 2024
Scindia: Relief on Bank Guarantees to Cover All Sectors
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Scindia: Relief on Bank Guarantees to Cover All Sectors

Again in July 2022, the government approved a revival package of Rs 1.64 lakh crore for BSNL. This package includes fresh capital to upgrade BSNL services, Spectrum allocation, De-stressing the balance sheet of BSNL, and merging Bharat Broadband Nigam Limited (BBNL) with BSNL to increase its fiber network.

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November 13, 2024