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CAQM issues advisory to curb open waste burning, cites poor GRAP compliance

The commission said a review of past measures indicates that many residential complexes and RWAs have failed to comply with directives

B'desh unrest: Over 7,200 Indian students have returned, says govt

Govt also coordinating with the authorities concerned of Bangladesh for their safety and security during stay

2,100 tribal students to be trained in chip technology at IISc: Govt

the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has created six large nano centres, including at the IISc, for delivering training in semiconductor technology, Durgadas Uikey said

AAI received passenger fee of Rs 2,032 cr from six leased airports: Govt

Airports Authority of India (AAI) has received passenger fees totalling about Rs 2,032 crore till June this year from the private partners operating six airports that were leased out in 2019.

Govt to review design of dams vulnerable to glacial lake outburst floods

Moreover, conducting GLOF studies has been made mandatory for all new dams planned in areas with glacial lakes

Waqf Bill referred to joint committee of Parliament amid Opposition uproar

Oppn says move aims at targeting Muslims

MP bags investment proposals of Rs 3.2K crore from Google, others

Chief Minister Mohan Yadav told the industrialists that MP has a lot of potential for industries in IT, energy, tourism, MSME, food processing, horticulture, and agriculture sectors

PM Modi set to visit landslide-affected sites in Kerala's Wayanad on Aug 10

Earlier, a special team consisting of army personnel, SOG officials and forest officials have been conducting a search operation at Sunrise Valley in Soojippara, inside the forest

News updates: PM Modi to visit landslide-affected sites in Kerala's Wayanad on Aug 10

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Dharmendra calls Vinesh Phogat 'daughter of soil' post Hema's weight remark

Vinesh Phogat disqualification: Actor-turned-politician Hema Malini called Vinesh Phogat disqualification 'a lesson for all' to keep their weight in check, sparking online chatter

Andhra Pradesh govt abolishes two-child policy for local body elections

The two-child policy was introduced in the then unified Andhra Pradesh in 1994, barring candidates with more than two children from local body elections

Bias, maternity leave setbacks stall women's growth at workplace: Report

According to a recent study, 75 per cent of women professionals experienced a career setback after returning from maternity leave, while 42 per cent of respondents reported encountering bias at work

25% GenZ up for new-age jobs, 43% ready to give up work-life balance: Study

The study, the Quest Report 2024, which unveils Gen Z traits and trends on dreams, careers, and aspirations, also found that only 9 per cent of respondents want to pursue entrepreneurship

Indian truckers stranded at Indo-Bangladesh border, living on puffed rice

Bangladesh crisis: As many as 500 Indian truck drivers are stuck at the border, as the turmoil led to the shutting down of customs offices in Bangladesh and a shortage of unloaders

Nag Panchami 2024: Date, shubh muhurat, rituals, importance and more

Nag Panchami, an important Hindu celebration devoted to the worship of snake gods will be celebrated on Friday, August 9, 2024. This is marked with devotion and different customs across India

Kerala landslides: Army partially withdraws from disaster-hit areas

The Minister told reporters at the District Collectorate here it was painful to see them leave as everyone worked together, "like one body and mind", all these days

Setback from B'desh temporary, India's influence to remain: Shaurya Doval

Once these things stabilise, it should be business as usual and India will reforge its relations, he said

Oppn opposes Waqf Bill; calls it 'draconian, an attack on Constitution'

The Waqf (Amendment) Bill also aims at renaming the act to the Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and Development Act, 1995

Bihar govt mandates detailed registration of temples, mutts, and trusts

He also instructed the DMs to ensure that details of immovable assets of all registered temples and mutts are promptly provided to the BSBRT for uploading on its website

Hijab ban in Mumbai college explained: Supreme Court to hear plea on Aug 9

Chembur Trombay Education Society's N G Acharya and D K Marathe College introduced a new dress code banning religious attire and religious identifiers within the college premises