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MoEFCC issues new rules for inquiries, penalties after SC's pollution order

Under the new rules, complaints against violators of environmental regulations can be initiated by key bodies, including the CPCB, SPCBs, Pollution Control Committees and others

News updates: Modi govt committed to building terror-free India, says Amit Shah

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Two FIRs lodged against actor Mithun Chakraborty for 'provocative' speech

The first FIR was filed at the Bidhannagar South police station based on a complaint by an individual, while the second was lodged at Bowbazar police station

TN CM Stalin announces gold jewellery industrial park for Coimbatore

This project containing all facilities including a NABL-accredited laboratory, aims to provide direct employment to 2,000 people and indirect jobs to 1,500

Telangana govt begins comprehensive caste survey, CM Reddy briefs Guv

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy described the survey as a 'yajna' to achieve social justice for the oppressed classes and equality of opportunities

No infiltration by China on Himachal border, says Governor Shukla

His remarks came days after Revenue Minister Jagat Singh Negi said that drones have been spotted on the Indo-China border in Kinnaur district

ADB commits $200 mn to upgrade water supply, other services in Uttarakhand

It will also build the capacity of the state agencies in project management, climate and disaster-resilient planning, own-source revenue generation, and gender mainstreaming

Govt strengthening SDRF for effective emergency response: Himachal CM

The entire response framework will be unified under the additional director general of home guards and civil defence, ensuring a coordinated approach to any emergency

Fssai to meet on Nov 7-8 to discuss food safety issues on e-com platforms

The meeting, to be held under the chairmanship of FSSAI's CEO G Kamala Vardhana Rao, will see participation of food commissioners from all states/Union Territories or their representatives

BFSI summit highlights: Not acquisition but integration a challenge, says Razorpay's MD

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'Can't bulldoze overnight': SC slams UP, issues directions to all states

A bench of Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justices J B Pardiwala and Manoj Misra also directed the UP government to pay Rs 25 lakh compensation to the man whose house was razed

Vehicular emissions major cause of Delhi's winter pollution, says CSE

"The major reason behind the rising air pollution in Delhi is the state of transportation. Stubble burning, road dust and the bursting of firecrackers are concerning, but they are not as significant a

CBI probe initiated against Rahul Gandhi citizenship issue, Delhi HC told

Swamy, in his plea, also sought a direction to the MHA to furnish a status report on the representation filed by him against Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha

Cabinet approves PM-Vidyalaxmi scheme for students; know all about it

As per the NIRF rankings, students admitted to any of the 860 top-ranking quality higher educational institutions (QHEIs) in India will be eligible for the PM-Vidyalaxmi scheme

PM-Vidyalaxmi scheme approved to provide collateral-free student loans

Cabinet allocates Rs 3,600 crore to the scheme which helps meritorious students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds pursue higher education

Cabinet approves infusion of Rs 10,700 crore equity in FCI in FY25

The decision is aimed at enhancing the operational capabilities of FCI in fulfilling its mandate effectively

BJP holds protest against special status resolution passed by J&K Assembly

J&K Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary moved the resolution for restoring the erstwhile state's special status, which was revoked by the Centre on August 5, 2019

J&K parties hail resolution for restoring special status in Assembly

Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Wednesday passed a resolution asking the Centre to hold dialogue with elected representatives for restoration of special status of the erstwhile state

'River is highly polluted': Delhi HC denies Chhath Puja at Yamuna Bank

On the first day of Chhath Puja on Tuesday, many devotees gathered at the Yamuna river for ritual bathing, despite thick layers of toxic foam blanketing the water body

Assam bypoll violence: Vehicles of Congress MLA, NSUI chief damaged

Dhubri MP Rakibul Hussain, who was the Samaguri MLA before he was elected to Lok Sabha earlier this year, visited the site and demanded immediate action by the police to nab the culprits