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Consumer affairs ministry to issue guidelines to curb pesky calls, messages

In June, the Department of Consumer Affairs came out with draft guidelines to address the issue of pesky/promotional or unsolicited commercial calls received by consumers

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No de-dollarisation strategy in place: RBI Guv on Trump's warning to Brics

Strap: RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das explained India's stand on de-dollarisation after US president-elect Donald Trump's warning to Brics nations

Armed Forces Flag Day 2024: History, significance and why we celebrate

The Armed Forces Flag Day honours the martyrs and the men in uniform who valiantly fight on our borders to safeguard the country and its borders

Delhi High Court seeks Centre's response on Rahul Gandhi citizenship plea

Subramanian Swamy's petition alleges that Gandhi violated Article 9 of the Indian Constitution by 'voluntarily disclosing' to the British authorities that he held British citizenship

Haryana suspends mobile internet in Ambala villages amid farmers' protest

Mobile internet and bulk SMS services in at least 10 villages of Ambala district from December 6 to December 9 to prevent spread of misinformation during farmers' protest

Farmer protest: Tear gas shells fired at Shambhu border; barricades removed

Protesting farmers, carrying flags of their unions and the tricolour, managed to break a barricade but were stopped by heavy security personnel with concrete blocks and barbed wires at Shambhu border

Over 13% students opt for higher studies over placements this year: Survey

Of the 2,656 students who graduated this year, 359 students said that they are opting for higher studies, according to the IIT-D survey

Mumbai to Pune in 25 mins? IIT Madras tests India's first Hyperloop track

The announcement was made by Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday, who shared the news on social media along with a video showcasing the newly built track

Kerala HC criticises Centre, state on lack of clarity in Wayanad relief aid

Queries also included how much amount was there in the relief fund before the disaster, how much was available for use out of it and what portion of the amount allocated by the Centre was utilised

SC grants bail to eight convicts in 1987 Hashimpura massacre case

Victims were taken to the city outskirts on the pretext of being ferried to a safer place due to communal riots, they were fatally shot there, and their bodies were dumped in a canal

AgustaWestland: SC seeks CBI reply on bail plea of British national James

Alleged scam pertains to the purchase of 12 VVIP helicopters from chopper design and manufacturing company AgustaWestland

'Dilli Chalo' march today: Traffic jams likely on NH-44, Delhi-NCR roads

Farmers protest today: Over 100 farmers are set to march towards Parliament at 1 pm on Friday; central paramilitary forces deployed on the Haryana side of the border

Parliament Winter Session: Lok Sabha adjourned till 11 am of December 9

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla made a fervent appeal for order and cooperation during the winter session

Paytm founder praises fintech firms for job creation, boosting economy

Vijay Shekar Sharma emphasises the transformative impact of India's digital services sector on employment and economic growth, appreciating the efforts of 'Indian Digital Services' workers

Punjab, Haryana impose Rs 2.3 cr penalties on farmers for stubble burning

Punjab and Haryana have imposed fines exceeding Rs 2.1 crore and Rs 21 lakh respectively, on farmers for stubble burning in 2024, with more than 50 per cent of penalties collected

HC refuses to prepone hearing on Kejriwal's plea in excise policy case

Kejriwal had sought preponement of the date of hearing on his petition from December 20

IIT Kharagpur faculty accuses director of favouritism, protests follow

The controversy began in September when the IIT Teachers' Association (IITTA) petitioned the Union Education Ministry, accusing Tewari of arbitrary recruitment practices and other irregularities

Security heightened for 'Babri demolition day' anniversary in Ayodhya

Security has also been increased in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal district ahead of Friday prayers at Shahi Jama Masjid, following a stone-pelting incident on November 24

Group of 101 farmers to begin Delhi march from Shambhu border at 1 pm

The march has entered its 297th day and the indefinite hunger strike at the Khanauri border has entered its 11th day