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From drones to WFH, Delhi's 21-point winter action plan to tackle pollution

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai said that drones will be used in the national capital to monitor and identify sources of air pollution

West Bengal to hire 12,000 police officers for enhanced hospital security

The recruitment process is set to commence on September 30, following discussions with leaders from medical colleges and hospitals

Dell Technologies mandates in-office work five days a week for sales staff

Sales staff, especially field representatives, must now balance customer engagements and office duties with a five-day workweek, up from the previous three-day office requirement

Only 13% of high court judges declare assets, Kerala leads disclosure rates

Out of 749 judges serving across 25 High Courts nationwide, only 98 have made their asset declarations publicly available on their respective High Court websites

As rain disrupts supply chain in key states, veggie prices start pinching

Prices of onions and tomatoes surge to Rs 70/kg in metro markets, while green vegetables like capsicum, spinach, and gourd are selling around Rs 100/kg

CDSCO flags substandard batches in over 50 commonly prescribed drugs

More than 50 widely prescribed medications, including treatments for high blood pressure, acid reflux, and erectile dysfunction, were identified as substandard in quality

World Talent Ranking 2024: Switzerland leads, India drops to 58th position

The IMD's recent World Talent Ranking 2024 shows that Switzerland ranks first, followed by Singapore; India finds itself ranked 58th globally, with a talent score of 40.47

Odisha rains: Schools in Puri shut; heavy rainfall floods Konark Temple

Odisha rainfall: Flooding has created difficulties for tourists at the Konark Sun Temple near Puri, with some wading through knee-deep water as the temple entrance remains submerged

PM Modi's visit to Pune cancelled amid heavy rains; Metro launch put off

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was set to inaugurate a new Pune Metro line along with several other development initiatives but he visit was cancelled due to heavy rainfall

'Leave Lebanon': Indian Embassy issues advisory amid rising tensions

The Indian Embassy in Beirut has urged Indian nationals to refrain from travelling to Lebanon and advised those currently in the country to leave, citing escalating geo-political tensions

Himachal mandates ID display for all shop owners, vendors for public safety

All shopkeepers and vendors are required to display their identification to avoid any inconvenience for the public. Street vendors selling food items should also maintain proper hygiene standards

Mumbai rains: 4 dead due to rain-related incidents; schools, colleges shut

Mumbai rains: Heavy rains lashed Mumbai on Wednesday night, causing severe waterlogging and flight diversions; the IMD has issued a red alert for Mumbai

Work-life paradise: This country has the shortest work week at 24.7 hours

While some countries enjoy short work weeks, India grapples with long hours and work-life balance struggles

Sahara's green miracle: Desert blossoms after unprecedented heavy rainfall

The unusual rainfall in the Sahara was caused by the northward shift of the Intertropical Convergence Zone, bringing equatorial-like downpours to the region

GenAI a top priority for 42% of tech, media, and telecom firms in India

Around 58 per cent of organisations in the TMT sector regard generative AI as a long-term disruptor, highlighting its transformative potential

ADB retains India's economic growth forecast at 7% for FY24, 7.2% for FY25

Due to the government's efforts toward fiscal consolidation, central government debt is projected to decline from 58.2 per cent of GDP in FY2023 to 56.8 per cent in FY2024

Rahul Dravid, Zaheer Khan, Karan Johar invest in Swiggy ahead of IPO launch

Swiggy previously secured investments from Bollywood stars like Madhuri Dixit and Amitabh Bachchan, along with entrepreneur Ritesh Malik, during its pre-IPO funding rounds

I-T dept accuses Hinduja Global Solutions of Rs 2,500 crore tax evasion

Tax officials claim that Hinduja Global Solutions (HGS) merged with a loss-making company after selling its profitable healthcare division to avoid paying taxes

New rules ease testing for drug imports from US, EU, Australia, and Japan

Under new guidelines, testing will be reduced to one sample every two years or one sample from 20 consecutive consignments, whichever comes first

Foxconn eyes $1 bn investment for smartphone display assembly in Tamil Nadu

Foxconn has acquired around 500,000 sq ft at the ESR Oragadam Industrial & Logistics Park, located next to its smartphone assembly plant near Chennai