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India Auto Roundup: Maruti Suzuki, Mahindra have exciting launches in November [details here]

India Auto Roundup: What Maruti Suzuki and Mahindra have in store for us in November

Maruti Suzuki India Limited has started bookings for its 4th Generation Dzire while Mahindra is introducing two electric brands, XEV and BE, on the Electric Origin INGLO architecture

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India re-elected President of 120-nation International Solar Alliance

India was re-elected as President of the 120-nation International Solar Alliance (ISA) from 2024 to 2026 on Monday, while France has been elected as Co-President, at the General Assembly held at the iconic Bharat Mandapam here.

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RG Kar protest: 80 bodies together form 'Abhaya Manch' to continue movement

As many as 80 different associations have united to create a platform christened 'Abhaya Manch' to continue the protests after the rape and murder of a junior doctor of R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital here in August.

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Delhi pollution: Air quality continues to be in 'poor' category

Hardly implemented firecrackers ban: SC pulls up Delhi govt, police

Remarking that the ban on firecrackers was hardly implemented in the national capital, the Supreme Court on Monday called for an affidavit from the Delhi government and Police Commissioner detailing the steps taken to enforce the same.

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Sensex sheds over 900 points, all eyes on US election and Fed data

Sensex shed more than 900 points on Monday, as both Sensex and Nifty saw a decline of more than 1 per cent each, amid uncertainty over the results of the US presidential election and the Federal Reserve's monetary policy meeting this week.

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India's fintech startups grow fivefold in last three years

Fintech firm Cashfree Payments' losses increase to Rs 135 cr in FY24

Fintech firm Cashfree Payments has reported Rs 135 crore loss in the financial year (FY24), compared to Rs 133 crore loss in FY23.

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Study links air pollution with infertility in men

Can air pollution lead to obesity?

Poor air quality may not only spike respiratory, cardiac, and mental health issues but can also lead to weight gain and obesity -- a precursor to several diseases, said doctors on Monday, even as the national capital saw worse pollution levels.

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K'taka has become safer for religious fanatics: BJP

Karnataka BJP staged a state-wide protest condemning the state government's move to issue notices to farmers across the state claiming the ownership of their land to the Waqf board and demanded the resignation of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.

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Congress leaders condemn the attack at a Hindu temple in Canada, question foreign policy

Cong leaders condemn attack on Hindus at temple in Canada

Congress leaders Pramod Tiwari, Tariq Anwar and Ajay Rai condemned the attack at Hindu Sabha Mandir in Canada was targeted by alleged Khalistani supporters in Brampton and questioned the foreign policy of the Centre.

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Croatia and Argentina complete 2025 United Cup field

Croatia, Argentina Secure Spots for United Cup 2025

Croatia and Argentina have confirmed their participation in the United Cup 2025, completing the lineup of the top 18 countries. Donna Vekic and Borna Coric will represent Croatia, while Tomas Martin Etcheverry and Nadia Podoroska will lead Argentina.

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New Delhi: Smoky Haze Engulfs The Yamuna River

Delhi's Air Quality Deteriorates Post-Diwali; AQI Breaches 400

The festive season of Diwali has left a severe impact on Delhi's air quality, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) reading surpassing 400 in multiple parts of the national capital. This alarming figure places the city's air quality in the 'severe' category, a significant deterioration from the previous 'very poor' status.

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