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Govt introduces risk-based model for testing imported medical devices, kits

The risk-based approach allows authorities to assess products by public health impact, with stricter measures for high-risk items like vaccines, diagnostic kits, and critical medical supplies

Coldplay fever: Hotels near concert venue charge Rs 5 lakh for 3 nights

Most of the hotels, including five-star properties, near DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai are now fully booked for January 18, 19, and 21

Monsoon withdrawal soon, but heavy rains to continue across India: IMD

IMD monsoon update: The IMD predicts that widespread rainfall will continue over parts of Gujarat and western India throughout the week, which could delay the withdrawal in those areas

Assam's rhino population grows fivefold as poaching drops 86% since 2016

Kaziranga National Park houses 80 per cent of India's rhino population, while Orang National Park holds 4 per cent, Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary 3 per cent, and Manas National Park 1 per cent

UP International trade show: Noida Police issues traffic advisory. Details

The Noida Traffic Police has released an advisory regarding routes in and around Greater Noida ahead of the UP International Trade Show, scheduled for September 25-29

Over 40% of corporations and regions around the world lack emission targets

While 1,750 of more than 4,000 major corporations, cities, and regions around the world have made formal net-zero pledges, nearly 1,700 have yet to set any targets

India outpaces global average in setting, reducing carbon emission targets

About 12 per cent of Indian companies report emissions, exceeding the global average of 9 per cent, while 24 per cent of Indian firms set emission reduction targets compared to 16 per cent globally

Kejriwal set to vacate CM bungalow; AAP requests govt accommodation for him

AAP MP Raghav Chadha said that as the leader of a national party, he is entitled to government-provided accommodation and the Centre should grant him that

Canada reduces student permits, Indian students seek new overseas options

Canada's immigration minister Marc Miller announced that 364,000 study permits will be approved in 2024, but a further 10 per cent cut will reduce this to 327,000 permits by 2025

Haryana elections: BJP's manifesto a 'copy-paste of Congress', says Hooda

Former Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda said that the election manifesto released by the BJP is merely a 'copy & paste' of their previous promises

Swiss firm delivers 2,000 forged wheels from Ukraine to Indian Railways

An additional 3,500 forged wheels are en route from Ukraine; earlier this year, orders were placed with the Swiss company for a total of 10,000 forged wheels, valued at Rs 72 crore

Daikin Industries invests Rs 1,400 cr in India to boost local manufacturing

According to recent regulatory filings by Daikin Airconditioning India with the Registrar of Companies (RoC), this capital was provided in two phases: Rs 600 crore in June and Rs 800 crore in August

58 Pune scientists make Stanford's global top 2% list, 14 from SPPU

Among the 223,252 scientists listed in the Stanford University top 2 per cent of scientists globally, India boasts 5,352, an increase from 4,635 in 2023

Kolkata doctors partially end strike, essential services resume on Sept 21

Junior doctors said that from Saturday, they would resume emergency and essential services at hospitals, though they would not return to the Out Patient Department

Delhi-NCR braces for heavy rains as monsoon withdrawal delays till October

IMD weather forecast: By early September, Delhi had already surpassed its annual and seasonal rainfall averages, with the total rainfall exceeding 1,000 mm

Andhra Cabinet new excise policy: Liquor at Rs 99 for 180 ml from Oct 1

Andhra Pradesh announced a new excise policy with 180 ml liquor at Rs 99; it also includes an AI university, and renaming Bhogapuram Airport to Alluri Seetharamaraju International Airport

Karnataka govt considers six days of annual paid menstrual leave for women

The state government has also formed an 18-member panel tasked with drafting the Right of Women to Menstrual Leave and Free Access to Menstrual Health Products bill

Atishi to take oath as Delhi CM on September 21, current ministers retained

Atishi will be required to prove her majority in the Delhi Assembly during a session scheduled for September 26-27

India issues formal notice to Pakistan for changes in Indus Water Treaty

The treaty grants India unrestricted access to 33 MAF from the eastern rivers (Sutlej, Beas, Ravi) annually, while Pakistan receives about 135 MAF from the western rivers (Indus, Jhelum, Chenab)

India's kirana stores turn to eb2b innovation, udaan leads market growth

Udaan is revolutionising how kirana stores operate by offering digital solutions that streamline procurement, boost efficiency, and facilitate access to formal credit