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As you know, India generates around 26,000 tons of plastic waste every year

India is considered the third largest country in terms of plastic waste after the European Union and the US.

Nine trekkers rescued from waterfall ordeal in Raigad

Nine young trekkers, including eight women, were successfully rescued after being stranded near a waterfall in Maharashtra's Raigad district on Thursday.

Sanjay Raut seeks Supreme Court intervention in Maharashtra Legislative Council polls

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut announced on Thursday that the party intends to approach the Supreme Court to halt the upcoming Maharashtra Legislative Council elections.

Maharashtra to establish Rickshaw-Taxi Drivers Owners Welfare Corporation

The Maharashtra government has decided to form the Rickshaw-Taxi Drivers Owners Welfare Corporation which will offer benefits like insurance coverage and financial assistance to its registered members.

SUPREME COURT STAYED PROCEEDINGS IN 3 HIGH COURTS ON ALLEGED PAPER LEAK IN NEET-UG 2024 EXAM

The Supreme Court in the case observed and has stayed the proceedings in the petition filed in Rajasthan, Calcutta and Bombay High Courts with regards to the alleged paper leak in the NEET-UG 2024 exam held on May 5 this year.

Patna High Court Set Aside Bihar Law Increasing Reservation For SC, ST And OBC Communities To 65%

The Patna High Court in the case Gaurav Kumar & Ors., vs. The State of Bihar observed and has set aside the Bihar Reservation (for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Other Back Classes) (Amendment) Act, 2023, and the Bihar (in admission in educational institutions) Reservation (Amendment) Act, 2023.

Kerala High Court: During Quashing Proceedings, Court Has The Duty To Look At Overall Circumstances To Assess Whether Criminal Case Was Initiated [S.482 CrPC]

The Kerala High Court in the case Jitha Sanjay and Others v State of Kerala and Other observed and has held that the Court can look beyond a First Information Report, FIR to quash the criminal proceedings initiated when they are manifestly vexatious, frivolous, or instituted with an ulterior motive for wreaking vengeance.

Israel approves plan to import 92,000 foreign workers

Israel has approved a quota of 92,000 foreign workers to address the critical labor shortage across key sectors of its economy.

Taiwan detects Chinese military presence near territory

In recent developments, Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence (MND) has reported heightened Chinese military presence around the island, marking a significant escalation in regional tensions

NASA expands IndiaUS iCET initiative for humanitarian benefit

Stating India and the United States are expanding their space collaboration, NASA administrator Bill Nelson said that the US space agency is also working to further the initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology (iCET) between the two nations.

BANGLADESH PM SHEIKH HASINA TO VISIT INDIA FOR TWO-DAY STATE VISIT

This will be the first incoming bilateral State Visit after the formation of the government in India following the 18th Lok Sabha elections

Gleneagles hospital kengeri launches south India's first 5G Ambulance

Gleneagles BGS Hospital, Kengeri proudly announces the launch of South India’s first 5G-enabled ambulance service.

Max Life joins star sports for ICC T20 World cup

Max Life Insurance Company Ltd. (“Max Life” / “Company”) today announced its association with Star Sports, the Official Broadcaster for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 in India.

TATA COMMUNICATIONS' SASE REVOLUTIONIZES NETWORKING & SECURITY

Cutting-edge secure access service edge SASE) solutions ensuring secure, efficient access to cloud services and applications for modern enterprises

Ola Electric gets SEBI Nod for Rs 5,500 cr IPO

Ola Electric, India’s top electric two-wheeler manufacturer, has received approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for its initial public offering (IPO).

Uttarakhand CM Dhami convenes high-level meeting on law and order

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami convened a significant meeting at his official residence on Thursday to address various law and order issues in the state.

PM Modi meets US Congressional delegation Including Nancy Pelosi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted a bipartisan United States Congressional delegation led by Congressman Michael McCaul during their visit to India on Thursday.

India, France, Australia vow for open and orderly Indo-Pacific

The third India-FranceAustralia Trilateral Focal Points Meeting was conducted virtually on Wednesday, marking another step in the ongoing cooperation between the three nations across various strategic fronts.

BILAWAL BHUTTO TO MEET PM SHEHBAZ TO DISCUSS BUDGET CONCERNS TODAY IN PAKISTAN

PPP criticizes PML-N-led coalition for unilateral budget-making approach despite external support, initially boycotted session, later reversed decision after engagement with Ishag Dar

Govt nod to Rs 7453 cr viability gap funding for wind energy projects

The Government has approved the Viability Gap Funding (VGF) scheme for offshore wind energy projects at a total outlay of Rs 7453 crore, including an outlay of Rs 6853 crore for installation and commissioning of 1 GW of offshore wind energy projects (500 MW each off the coast of Gujarat and Tamil Nadu), and grant of Rs.600 crore for upgradation of two ports to meet logistics requirements for offshore wind energy projects.

India, Cambodia to deepen cooperation in UPI, pharma

India and Cambodia are looking at enhancing bilateral trade and investment and collaboration in Unified Payment Interface (UPI) pharmaceuticals, traditional medicine as the two countries look at creation of mechanism for cooperation and collaboration in sectors of mutual interest.

Tamil Nadu illicit liquor incident, death toll rises to 34, CM Stalin announces compensation

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin announced that 34 people have died from consuming toxic liquor in the Kallakurichi district, with officials warning that the number could rise further.

India Inc seeks capex drive, thrust on innovation, investment, tax simplification

Indian industry has sought sustained capex drive, prioritisation of innovation and investment in infrastructure, education and healthcare as well as continuation of tax simplification in the forthcoming Union Budget for 2024-25 during preBudget consultations with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday with industry leaders and associations.

GROWTH IS VITAL, BUT NOT AT THE EXPENSE OF UNACCEPTABLE RISKS, RBI GOVERNOR

Shaktikanta Das emphasized the need for vigilance and robust risk mitigation in business models to ensure long-term financial stability and prevent unacceptable risks

Rain lashes several parts of Mumbai; IMD issues yellow alert

Mumbai city on Wednesday woke up to cloudy skies and several parts of the city received rainfall in the morning.

LoP Vijay Wadettiwar writes to PM Modi, CM Shinde to resolve caste-based politics in state

Leader of Opposition in Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, Vijay Wadettiwar wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Eknath Shinde urging to resolve the caste-based politics in the state.

BMC headquarters receives bomb threat mail, police say 'nothing suspicious' found

The headquarters of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) in Mumbai received a bomb threat email, police said on Tuesday.

PIYUSH GOYAL REJECTS SPECULATIONS ON CHANGE OF LEADERSHIP IN MAHARASHTRA BJP

Union Minister and senior BJP leader Piyush Goyal rejected speculations on a change of leadership in the party's Maharashtra unit following the party's dismal performance in the recent Lok Sabha elections.

Nancy Pelosi to Xi Jinping: Dalai Lama's legacy endures

US House Speaker Nancy Peolsi who is part of a US bipartisan delegation, which met with the Dalai Lama on Wednesday launched a broadside against Xi Jinping, stating that while the legacy of the Tibetan spiritual leader will live forever, the Chinese President will be gone in a few years.

Over 200 arrested in kenya protests against tax hikes

More than 200 protesters were arrested in Kenya's capital, Nairobi, on Tuesday, amid ongoing demonstrations against proposed tax hikes detailed in a finance bill slated for parliamentary debate.