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Is anyone stopping polluting trucks from entering Delhi, asks SC

Taking a tough stand against unchecked entry of polluting trucks into Delhi, the Supreme Court on Friday hinted at asking the police to set up checkpoints at all 113 entry points to turn back non-essential vehicles and appointed 13 lawyers, one each for the 13 major border entry points, to assess compliance with its earlier directions.

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Ready to face any investigation, reiterates Siddaramaiah

Siddaramaiah slams Centre over reduction of NABARD loans

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday slammed the Centre over the reduction of the loan amount to Karnataka by the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD).

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Meghalaya govt to come up with SOP to end VIP culture: CM Sangma

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Friday announced that the government will come up with a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) on the use of sirens, tinted glasses, and flickering lights--the common features of the 'VIP culture'--and the same will be strictly implemented to minimise the inconvenience to the public in the state.

8 hours ago

Investors lose Rs 38,000 crore as Ola Electric's stock continues to slide

Ola Electric to sack 500 employees amid controversies, poor results

Ola Electric, mired in controversies amid a government probe and mounting losses, is set to lay off at least 500 employees as part of an restructuring exercise.

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Demolition drive in Jammu for construction of flats for economically weaker sections

Cleared encroachments in Jammu to be used for construction of flats for economically weaker sections

The Jammu Development Authority (JDA) said on Friday that the demolition drive conducted by it on November 20 against encroachment at Jammu's Lower Roop Nagar and other prime land patches are meant for construction of infrastructure projects and development of colonies, an official statement said.

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Air pollution is contributing to cancers in India

Can severe air pollution affect weight gain and hormonal health?

Amid poor air quality in the national capital, doctors on Friday warned that the air pollutants, besides causing respiratory and cardiovascular issues, can also lead to weight gain, contribute to rising obesity rates, and also affect hormonal health.

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Air pollution behind surging lung cancer in non-smokers in India: Experts

Lung cancer is significantly on the rise among non-smokers in India, and air pollution is a major contributing factor, said experts here on Thursday amid the continued poor air quality in the national capital.

1 day ago

Telangana: 25 children fall ill after having mid-day meals at school

25 children fall ill after having mid-day meals at school in Telangana

At least 25 children were taken ill after consuming mid-day meals at a government school in Telangana's Narayanpet district on Wednesday.

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I-T not to take action on tax notices issued to Cong till elections: Centre tells SC

Wife entitled to enjoy same amenities as in matrimonial period during pendency of divorce petition: SC

The Supreme Court has said that during the pendency of the divorce petition, a wife is entitled to enjoy the same amenities of life as she would have been entitled to in her matrimonial home.

2 days ago

On World Fisheries Day, new schemes to be launched to push growth

World Fisheries Day: New schemes lined up to be launched tomorrow

The Centre's Department of Fisheries will celebrate World Fisheries Day (WFD) on Thursday, recognising the role and contribution of fisherfolk, and fish farmers in the overall growth of the sector, and demonstrating solidarity with all stakeholders throughout the world

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