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Govt classifies blended ATF with 2% excise for regional flight operators

The Centre levies a 2% excise duty on blended ATF for regional flights under a new category in the Central Excise Act; aviation sector urges incentives over cost concerns for voluntary adoption

Delhi, Mumbai record poor AQI levels in Oct; Kolkata remains an outlier

India's major cities face severe air quality issues, with Delhi's AQI exceeding 300 for two days; Kolkata is the only city below 100

This Greater Noida meth lab had Mexican cartel links. 95 kg of drugs seized

In a joint raid, NCB and Delhi Police uncovered a meth lab in Greater Noida, seizing 95 kg of methamphetamine; arrested suspects include a Tihar warden and a Mumbai-based chemist

Trai extends deadline for traceability mandate on OTPs to December 1

Trai has extended the deadline for implementing the traceability mandate on commercial messages to December 1, citing concerns from telecom operators over potential service disruptions

Who is Abhinav Arora, the 'Bal Sant' threatened by Lawrence Bishnoi's gang?

Abhinav Arora, a 10-year-old spiritual influencer known as 'Bal Sant Baba', received a death threat from Lawrence Bishnoi's gang

Musk declares financial emergency: What's fueling $36 trillion debt crisis?

During a recent rally, Elon Musk raised concerns about the soaring $36 trillion national debt and its potential impact on the economy, labelling it a 'financial emergency' in the US

Western Railway rolls out 200 special trains for Diwali, Chhath Puja rush

To handle festive travel demand for Diwali and Chhath Puja, Western Railway launches 200 special trains, enhances crowd management and safety measures at key stations across Mumbai Division

150 injured, 8 critical in fireworks mishap during Kerala temple festival

A fireworks accident at a Kerala temple festival left over 150 injured, with eight critically hurt; authorities suspect the fire started at a nearby storage facility; investigation underway

Delhi stations suspend platform tickets until Nov 6 after Mumbai stampede

After the Mumbai stampede incident, the Northern Railways and the Delhi Rail Division have suspended the sale of platform tickets during the festive season to manage the influx of passengers

Govt to impose Rs 15 lakh pollution fine, Rs 15,000 for stubble burning

Penalties will range from Rs 10,000 to Rs 15 lakh for general violators, and Rs 2,500-Rs 15,000 for each instance of stubble burning

Waqf (Amendment) Bill: Opposition MPs walk out of meet over witness list

Opposition MPs stage walkout from Waqf Bill panel, alleging witnesses lack relevance to the legislation; return briefly after protest

Rural demand lifts hope as inflation, monsoon slow FMCG growth in cities

FMCG growth dips to 4.1% amid high inflation and heavy rains; rural demand shows signs of recovery as monsoon boosts hopes for the kharif crop, while urban markets face slowdown

Inside the Rs 8,000 cr GST fraud: 246 fake companies and a mastermind

Pune police have unveiled a staggering Rs 8,000 crore GST scam involving 246 fake companies across 13 states, with alleged mastermind Asraf Kalawadiya at the centre

One terrorist killed as Army vehicle targeted in J-K's Akhnoor, gunfight on

An army vehicle was fired upon by three terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Akhnoor region on Monday morning; massive search operation underway, one terrorist killed so far

JSW Energy outbids Adani Power for KSK Mahanadi with Rs 15,985 crore offer

JSW Energy leads KSK Mahanadi auction with a Rs 15,985 crore bid, outbidding Adani Power by Rs 100 crore; the two-day auction saw intense bidding among six major players

Cyclone Dana makes landfall in Odisha; heavy rains lash coastal areas

Cyclone Dana update: According to the IMD, Cyclone Dana, named by Qatar, is expected to weaken into a cyclonic storm by late Friday morning

10 Indians per hour caught at US borders; over 90,000 arrested in FY24

Despite increased security, the allure of the US remains strong for Indians, especially Gujaratis, with over 90,000 illegal entry attempts recorded in FY24, averaging 10 arrests per hour

Kirana stores face tough Diwali with 30% sales drop, quick commerce thrives

In India, approximately 13 million kirana stores form the backbone of FMCG distribution, especially in rural regions and Tier-II and Tier-III cities, accounting for nearly 85 per cent of sales

MCD allots Rs 2.4 crore to tackle air pollution as Delhi's AQI plummets

Delhi pollution: As many as 12 city zones will receive Rs 20 lakh to ramp up dust control measures, activate water sprinklers, and deploy additional personnel

Zeeshan Siddique joins Ajit Pawar-led NCP, to contest from Bandra East

Maharashtra polls: In August, Baba Siddique's son Zeeshan was expelled from the Congress party, following allegations of voting against party lines in the Maharashtra legislative council elections