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Govt to limit Chinese CCTV use, boost local suppliers post-Lebanon crisis

The government's updated policy on surveillance cameras, expected to be implemented on October 8, will likely push Chinese companies out of the market, giving Indian firms an advantage

'Haryana needs govt for farmers, not industrialists': Rahul Gandhi. Updates

Haryana Assembly elections: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said that the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party belongs to big industrialists and the state of Haryana does not need such a government

DTC mandates removal of all political posters from buses, depots in Delhi

Following this order, posters featuring former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will now be taken down from DTC buses

Breakthrough stem-cell transplant in China offers hope for Type 1 diabetes

Adipose tissue cells from the patient were reprogrammed into stem cells, converted to islet cells, and transplanted back, eliminating the risk of immune rejection as they were from her own body

Telecom ministry to cut off 21.7 million mobile connections linked to fraud

Indians lost at least Rs 500 crore to fraud in the six months before March, prompting the Centre to form an inter-ministerial panel to address gaps in banking, immigration, and telecom

Bihar faces severe flooding: Over 1.6 mn affected, six barrages breached

Bihar has issued heavy rain and flood alerts, deploying six NDRF teams from other states, with a total of 12 NDRF and 22 SDRF teams conducting relief operations

Flipkart, Amazon eye 20-25% sales growth during festive shopping season

From September 26 to 28, online retailers experienced approximately a 26 per cent increase in sales compared to the previous year, amounting to around Rs 26,500 crore

Hybrid car sales soar as global policies boost electric vehicle market

Since 2021, hybrid vehicle sales have been growing steadily in several markets, including China, Japan, Korea, the UK, France, and the US

Swachh Bharat 2.0: Cities clear 38% waste, major landfills still untouched

Launched in 2021, SBM Urban 2.0 aims to clear 2,400 legacy landfills by 2026, but as of September 27, 35 out of 69 landfill sites in cities with over a million people remain uncleared

Asian Energy bags order worth Rs 82-cr from Oil India

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

'Total non-compliance': SC raps CAQM over failing to curb Delhi's pollution

The Supreme Court had sought a comprehensive explanation from the CAQM regarding the actions it has taken to address stubble burning

Ayodhya Ram Temple sends prasad for testing amid Tirupati laddu controversy

The development comes amid calls for reforms in the preparation and distribution of prasad across Ayodhya, Prayagraj, and Mathura in Uttar Pradesh

Disney layoffs: Over 300 corporate positions cut amid declining profits

The latest round of layoffs follows Disney's recent 140 job cuts in its TV division, which was 2 per cent of its workforce, as well as 175 layoffs at Pixar, which represents 14 per cent of its staff

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