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What's behind the renewed violence in Manipur? Here's all you need to know

A resolution calling for a "mass operation" against Kuki militants and escalating violence are deepening Manipur's crisis

Musk's SpaceX launches Isro's GSAT-20 satellite, marks first collaboration

Isro doesn't have operational launch vehicles to handle the GSAT-N2's 4,700 kg payload, leading to the first-ever collaboration with SpaceX

Assembly elections: Seizures in Maharashtra, Jharkhand cross Rs 850 crore

Maharashtra reported poll-related seizures worth over Rs 660 cr this year, up from Rs 103.6 crore in the previous elections, while in Jharkhand, it totaled Rs 198 crore, against Rs 18.8 cr previously

Delhi's toxic air: AQI hits 500, schools, colleges shift to online classes

According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), AQI levels in several locations, including Anand Vihar, Jahangirpuri, and Bawana, reached the 500-mark early Tuesday morning

Smog disrupts supply chains, output for 3.4 million MSMEs in north India

Air pollution: Industry bodies say prolonged smog exposure is affecting workers' health, leading to reduced productivity and extended production delays

Indian Railways plans 23 new container terminals to enhance cargo movement

The container terminals will be spread across various states, including five in Maharashtra, four in Tamil Nadu, three in Rajasthan, and two each in Delhi and Haryana

Saudi Arabia executes three Indians among record 101 foreigners in 2024

This year's executions include 21 from Pakistan, 20 from Yemen, and 14 from Syria, while three each from Sudan, India and Afghanistan, and one each from Sri Lanka, Eritrea and the Philippines

Delhi pollution: Blame thermal plants, not just farmers for toxic air

A research by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air reveals that thermal power plants in the national capital region release 16 times more air pollutants than stubble burning

Delhi's AQI turns 'severe plus', Grap Stage IV rules kick in: Key points

The pollution control board has recommended state governments to consider closing colleges, restricting non-essential commercial activities, and introducing odd-even vehicle rules

Bitcoin at $89,000: What does the law say about cryptocurrencies in India?

Income from cryptocurrency transactions is taxed at a flat rate of 30% in India, with an additional 1% Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) on transactions exceeding Rs 50,000 annually

Apple teams with global airlines to locate lost baggage via AirTag. Details

Apple is reportedly working to help passengers locate lost belongings in collaboration with over 15 airline partners across regions like North America, Australia, Asia, and Europe

What is driving Bitcoin's rally as it surges past the $89,000 milestone?

As Bitcoin reaches new heights following the US elections, we explore the key factors driving this surge and what it means for investors

As the air gets hazardous, Lahore imposes a ban on outdoor activities

Authorities in Lahore and Islamabad have stepped up measures to combat hazardous smog, imposing bans on outdoor activities and shutting down polluting industries

Uttar Pradesh fells 17,600 trees for Kanwar route; NGT seeks clarification

The interim report of the NGT panel indicated that, as of August 9, 2024, 17,607 trees had been cut across the three districts based on information from the Irrigation Department

Booking.com may face layoffs in restructuring amid rising operational costs

Meanwhile, other brands under Booking Holdings - such as Priceline, Agoda, Kayak, and OpenTable - are not expected to be impacted

SC rejects ex-Karnataka MP Revanna's bail application in rape case

The Karnataka High Court had in October denied Revanna's request for bail; he is facing multiple accusations of repeated sexual assault and intimidation against him

Zomato, Swiggy deny CCI antitrust violations, say media report 'misleading'

Deepinder Goyal-led Zomato clarified to the BSE that although the CCI initiated a preliminary investigation in April 2022, no findings or orders have been issued against the food delivery platform

Corruption, populism, infiltration: Key issues in Jharkhand Assembly polls

The 81 seats in Jharkhand Assembly will go for voting in two phases on November 13 and 20, with the results to be announced on November 23

Maharashtra elections 2024: School bus services stopped on November 19-20

Several schools in the state will serve as polling stations, and many teachers have been assigned election duties, resulting in a shortage of staff for regular classes

Zomato's 'Food Rescue' feature offers cancelled orders at discounted rate

To curb food wastage, Zomato's 'Food Rescue' initiative allows cancelled orders to appear on the app for customers located within 3 km of the delivery partner holding the order