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Bibek Debroy, EAC-PM chief, passes away at 69 due to prolonged illness

Debroy was a member of NITI Aayog up to June 5, 2019. In September 2017, he was appointed Chairman of the EAC-PM

Over 180k pensioners benefitted by govt's digital life certificate campaign

The Department of Pension and Pensioners' Welfare (DoPPW) has launched the third nationwide digital life certificate (DLC) campaign, which is being held in 800 cities and districts across the country

Bibek Debroy (1955-2024): From free-market advocate to cultural custodian

Debroy was one of the very few economists not bound by any single area of expertise and was simultaneously curious about economics and politics, myths and maths, and what not

Population growth to fertility rate: What census 2025 might reveal

The census would set the stage for the delimitation exercise and introduction of the Women Reservation Act

RG Kar case: Not happy with CBI probe, medics announce slew of protests

A mass convention will be also held on November 9 on Rani Rashmoni Avenue in Esplanade area demanding justice for the murdered medic

News updates: Rohit Bal, one of India's biggest fashion designers, dies as 63

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Veteran fashion designer Rohit Bal dies at 63 after prolonged illness

The news of his demise was shared on the official Instagram handle of Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI)

Warmer days ahead as IMD predicts above average temperature in November

Weather office said India experienced its warmest October since 1901

Delhi's noise pollution levels show mixed trend compared to last year

According to a report by Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC), Delhi's noise level recorded on the day of Diwali saw a rise as compared to last year

Govt imposes 4 month on catching of trout fish in Himachal Pradesh

He said during this period, the fisheries department has made special arrangements to ensure the safety of trout waters

Delhi air quality stable despite pollution norms violation, says DPCC

According to a report by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee, the 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) reached 328 on Thursday, rising to 360, a day after Diwali

JSW-POSCO to set up greenfield steel plant in Odisha's Keonjhar: CM Majhi

The two steel makers on October 29 signed an MoU at JSW Group's corporate headquarters in Mumbai, in the presence of JSW Group Chairman Sajjan Jindal and POSCO Chairman Chang In-hwa

HC quashes summons against ex-DU college principal in suicide abetment case

The court further said in the absence of the requisite mens rea (criminal intent), the action could not be termed as one amounting to incitement or abetment under Section 306 of the IPC

66% spike seen in noise pollution in Ranchi's silence zone on Diwali night

Ranchi's Old High Court in Doranda locality, classified as a silence zone, registered an average sound pollution of 74.65 dB between 6pm and midnight

Air India to deploy A350 planes on ultra-long-haul routes for Delhi-NY

Air India is also looking forward to commencing the full interior refit of existing aircraft in 2025 he added

Delhi govt declares public holiday on Nov 7 for Chhath Puja celebrations

The announcement came hours after Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena wrote to the chief minister requesting her to declare a holiday on November 7

Rahul Gandhi recalls father's death, says not a big fan of 10 Janpath

The reason is that his father and former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi was living in the 10, Janpath house when he was assassinated in Tamil Nadu's Sriperumbudur on May 21, 1991

BJP MLA Yatnal demands PM Modi to nationalise Waqf owned properties

He said the overreach of the Waqf Boards and the lack of accountability have led to significant distress among property owners

Delhi LG approves relaxation in job eligibility for 1984 riots victims

According to the officials, this decision, pending for decades, will enable a larger pool of candidates to secure employment, by becoming eligible for the post

Economist Bibek Debroy passes away, leaders reflect on his life and legacy

Condolences and tributes poured in from across India for renowned economist Bibek Debroy, including heartfelt messages from PM Modi, President Droupadi Murmu, and other leaders