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Delhi Air Quality Plunges to ‘Severe’ Category, Cracker Ban Goes Up in Smoke on Diwali Despite Pandemic Fears
Smog-shrouded New Delhi banned firecrackers because of sky-high pollution levels, but violations were reported from across the capital and NCR areas as crackers could be heard going off late into the night.
IIMs Sought Exemption from Faculty Quota as Reservation a 'Non-academic Factor', Reveals Letter to Ministry
The letter, signed by Three IIM directors, has explained their reasons seeking the exemption, thus, revealing “their prejudices of how reservations work,” said an activist.
Coronavirus LIVE Updates: Increased Delhi Cases Due to Pollution, But Covid-19 Situation Set to Get Better in 7-10 Days, Says CM Kejriwal
Coronavirus LIVE Updates: India's Covid-19 tally reached above the 87 lakh-mark on Friday as Delhi recorded 7,053 fresh COVID-19 cases in a day taking the infection tally in the national capital to over 4.67 lakh on Thursday, with 104 more fatalities in a...
Sinochem Group Co, China National Co Corp's Proposed Combination Gets Trade Regulator's Nod in India
Sinochem and China National Company Corporation (ChemChina) are wholly owned by China's state-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council (Central SASAC), according to a combination notice filed with the regulator.
India Imposes Anti-dumping Duty on Imports of Clear Float Glass from Malaysia
The duty imposed is in the range of $273 per tonne to $326 per tonne. The glass has major uses in construction, refrigeration, mirror and automobile industries.
Subsidy for Job Creation, Income Tax Relief for Homebuyers in Centre's 'Aatmanirbhar' Package 3.0
The finance minister also announced a Rs 65,000-crore fertilizer subsidy for farmers as part of her stimulus package to boost the economy.
Jaishankar Holds Extensive Talks with Brazil FM on Bilateral Cooperation and Global Developments
"The ministers discussed opportunities to strengthen the India-Brazil Strategic Partnership in a post-COVID world and noted the importance of India-Brazil cooperation in economic recovery efforts, healthcare, supply chain resilience, cyber security and re...
India Planning Around $20 Billion of New Stimulus to Pull Economy Out of Contraction: Report
The cabinet approved a proposal on Wednesday to provide production-linked incentives of about $27 billion over five years to manufacturers in 10 sectors.
Govt Tightens Rules for NGOs Intending to Receive Funds from Abroad
In a notification, the home ministry also said office bearers of the NGOs seeking registration under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act must submit a specific commitment letter from the donor indicating the amount of foreign contribution and the pu...
PM Modi & WHO Chief Discuss Global Collaboration for Combating Covid-19, Traditional Medicine Solutions
During the call, Modi noted the need to not lose sight of the battle against other diseases, and appreciated the importance of WHO's support to the health systems of developing countries.
Govt Notifies Mandatory E-invoicing by Business with Rs 100 Crore Turnover from January 1
Under Goods and Services Tax (GST) law, e-invoicing for business-to-business (B2B) transactions is mandatory for companies with turnover of over Rs 500 crore from October 1.
14 Scientists from IIT-BHU Find Place in Stanford University's Global List of Top 2% Scientists
The list, published by Stanford University, also includes 22 faculty members or researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Guwahati.
'You Must Ignore His Ideology': SC Questions Maha Govt Over Custodial Interrogation of Arnab Goswami
The top court is hearing Goswami's plea seeking interim bail in the case of alleged abetment to suicide of an interior designer in 2018.
Military Commanders of India, China Holding Talks for Disengagement in Ladakh, Situation 'Stable' for Now: Naravane
General Naravane was speaking at a conclave organised by Bharatshakti.in, a portal on defence and military issues. Referring to Indian troops deployed in the high-altitude region, he said they are equipped with appropriate clothing and weapons, and added...
Bihar's Voters Made it Clear That Development Their Only Aspiration and Priority, Says PM Modi
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also complimented the people of Bihar for electing the NDA, saying the people of the state have chosen development over "hollow politics, casteism and appeasement".
Bihar Results Show Wrong to Write-off the Left; Would Have Won More Seats if Given: Sitaram Yechury
"We were clear from the beginning that we have to defeat the BJP. Our strike rate in Bihar is 80 per cent and if we had been given more seats, we would have contributed more to the Gathbandhan tally. Our alliance with the RJD and Congress combined issues...