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India's vaccine regulatory system meets WHO standards

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), along with the National Regulatory Authority of India (NRA) and affiliated institutions, has been found to meet international standards for vaccine regulations set by the World Health Organisation (WHO), the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Friday.

Companies list over 90k positions on PM internship portal

Jubilant Foodworks, Maruti Suzuki India, Eicher Motor, Larsen & Toubro Ltd., Muthoot Finance and Reliance Industries are among the 193 companies that have offered the opportunities, they said.

Another 15% telecom tariff hike by FY27: Report

Despite a decade marked by disruptions, JP Morgan anticipates that the Indian telecom landscape will stabilize, with another tariff hike of 15 per cent by the fiscal year 2027 (FY27).

Mumbai residential sales up 5% during Oct-Dec period

Mumbai's real estate market has seen a 5 per cent jump in the number of residential units sold during Q3 2024, but sales value contracted by 2 per cent, according to data released by Square Yards.

Rapido set to secure $60 mn investment from Prosus

Indian ride-hailing unicorn Rapido is reportedly close to raising $60 million (INR 503 Cr) from Dutch investment firm Prosus, in a combination of primary and secondary share sales. This new capital will be part of Rapido's ongoing $200 million round, sources revealed.

Rs 7O00-cr drugs haul: LOCs issued against 6 including UK national

The Delhi Police, which is probing the city's biggest-ever seizure of cocaine worth over Rs 7,000 crore, has issued look-out circulars (LOCs) against six people, including an Indian-origin UK national who fled the country before the latest recovery of 208 kg of the drug from west Delhi.

DELHI GOVT APPROVES 100 PROJECTS WORTH RS 93 CRORE FOR VILLAGES

The Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government approved 100 projects worth Rs 93 crore on Friday, October 11, 2024, aimed at boosting development in Delhi's villages. The decision was made during a meeting of the Delhi Gram Vikas Board, chaired by Delhi's Development Minister, Gopal Rai, at the Delhi Secretariat.

Police busts interstate gang involved in theft of remote radio units from mobile towers

Delhi Police on Thursday claimed to have busted an interstate gang of thieves involved in theft of Remote Radio Units (RRUs) from mobile towers across the national capital and other states.

Husband loses temper over flour brand, attacks wife with knife

A disagreement over ordering a different brand of flour escalated into a violent altercation between a couple, where the husband attacked his wife with a knife. The incident took place in the Welcome area of Yamuna Vihar, Delhi.

ED raids Delhi-NCR, Mumbai in case linked to seizure of narcotics by police

The Enforcement Directorate on Friday conducted search operations at various locations in Delhi, National Capital Region (NCR) and Mumbai in connection with the case of seizure of a consignment of Narcotic and Psychotropic substances by Special Cell of Delhi Police.

IAS vs IPS officers' case: Court accepts police's closure report

An FIR was filed in 2022 based on the woman IAS officer's complaint, in which she alleged receiving threatening calls and messages from an unknown number attempting to extract information from her.

HC asks NHAI to decide representation over undue toll collection on highways

The court said the representation should be disposed of by the authorities within four weeks in accordance with the law.

ED opens money laundering case in Delhi drugs bust, conducts searches

The Enforcement Directorate Friday said it has registered a money laundering case into the recent mega narcotics seizure in the national capital and conducted searches in Delhi, Mumbai and Gurugram.

Wangchuk, supporters continue hunger strike for sixth day

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and supporters continued their indefinite hunger strike for the sixth day on Friday at Delhi's Ladakh Bhawan. A routine medical examination of the activists, who have been sitting on a hunger strike since Sunday afternoon, was conducted.

PM's principal secretary flags slow progress in clearing landfill sites

Senior officials from central ministries and the Delhi administration discussed current strategies and explored new ways to address the pollution problem, it said.

Agencies are working urgently for pothole-free city by Diwali: Atishi

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi on Friday said that all agencies are working on war footing to ensure pothole-free city by Diwali.

Kailash Gahlot launches trial run of Mohalla Buses on Vasant Vihar route

During the launch, Gehlot emphasized the importance of improving transportation for Delhi residents.

"'FREE KI REVRI' IN US: KEJRIWAL HITS BACK, CITES TRUMP'S POWER PROMISE

Trump has recently announced that he will reduce electricity rates by half within 12 months.

Atishi allotted controversial Flagstaff Road bungalow amid investigations

The controversial 6, Flagstaff Road bungalow in Civil Lines was formally allotted to Delhi Chief Minister Atishi on Friday, two days after she was allegedly forcibly made to vacate it, officials said.

Food delivery agent stabbed to death by teenager in Rohini

A 28-year-old food delivery agent was allegedly stabbed to death in Delhi's Rohini by a teenager following an altercation over a common female friend, police said on Friday.

"'We hope ECI will take cognizance': Jairam Ramesh on Haryana complaints"

Days after a Congress delegation met the Election Commission of India over the \"unexpected\" results of Haryana assembly polls, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Friday submitted a memorandum to ECI, and said he hopes that the body takes cognizance of the issue and gives appropriate instructions.

Amid complaints, Saini assures farmers of smooth paddy procurement

Amid the complaints of tardy procurement of paddy resulting into the heaps of paddy in the mandis, Haryana's caretaker Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has assured farmers that every grain of their produce will be procured, ensuring that no farmer faces any delays or issues in the sale of their crops.

HEADS MAY ROLL IN HARYANA CONG AS HIGH COMMAND PLANS RESHUFFLE

The Congress high command is preparing to take stern action in response to internal disputes, favouritism in ticket allocation, and the poor performance of senior leaders in the recent Haryana Assembly elections.

ALL 140 ABOARD TRICHY-SHARJAH AIR INDIA EXPRESS FLIGHT SAFE, DGCA ORDERS PROBE

The aircraft, after experiencing a technical snag, circled for more than two hours before landing.

Kerala Assembly passed resolution against 'One Nation, One Poll' for democracy: Brinda Karat

Senior leader and politburo member of Communist Party of India (Marxist) Brinda Karat on Friday welcomed the resolution unanimously passed by Kerala Assembly against 'one Nation, One Poll' and said that Kerala Assembly passed the resolution against 'one Nation one poll' in favour of democracy, in favour of Constitution.

30 students fall ill due to suspected food poisoning in Pune

Around thirty students from a school in Maharashtra's Pune were hospitalized on Thursday due to suspected food poisoning. The students were discharged after receiving primary treatment, officials said.

AAI signs MoU with MP govt for development of Shivpuri airport

Considering the immense potential of civil aviation sector in Madhya Pradesh, Airports Authority of India and Government of Madhya Pradesh signed MoU for development of Shivpuri Airport under RCS and agreements for Operation & Maintenance and provision of Communication Navigation Surveillance/Air Traffic Management services on October 10, 2024.

Kamrupia, Kaihati Dhulia take centrestage during Durga Puja festival in Assam

As the Durga Puja festival is being celebrated, Kamrupia and Kaihati Dhulia that are beautiful ethnic folk dramas, have now become an integral part of Durga Puja celebrations, especially in the lower divisions of Assam.

Sri Kanyaka Parameswari temple deity decorated with 6 kg gold, 10 kg silver

As the country celebrates Navratri with full festivity, the deity at the famous Sri Kanyaka Parameswari temple in Visakhapatnam was decorated with 6 kg of gold, Rs 4 crore in cash, and 10 kg of silver.

‘Navi Mumbai Airport will be boon for people’: CM Shinde

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Friday said that the Navi Mumbai Airport will prove to be a boon for the people.