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Centre counters Karnataka's E20 claims, says samples meet quality standards

The 56 samples tested in Karnataka, covering different locations and all three oil marketing companies (OMCs), recorded ethanol content of 19-20 per cent, averaging 19.30 per cent, the ministry said

J-K govt approves 5% annual hike for eligible NHM contractual employees

State Health Minister said the decision fulfils the government's promise to NHM contractual employees and recognises their dedication and contribution towards the healthcare sector

Delhi records 369 AQI on Diwali eve; readings in several areas cross 400

The air quality is forecast to turn 'severe' on Sunday, with Diwali celebrations, vehicular emissions and the peak stubble-burning season expected to add to the pollution burden

'Arrest me anywhere, I will raise Tricolour everywhere': Abhijeet Dipke

Comparing the Modi government with British rule, Dipke alleged that the present dispensation was attempting to restrict people's freedom

PM Modi extends Diwali wishes, says will celebrate festival with soldiers

In a video message posted on his social media handles, Modi said he will celebrate the festival with great enthusiasm

Penguin was 'uneasy' with criticism of govt in my memoir: Sonia Gandhi

In an interview with The Guardian ahead of the release of the book on November 10, Gandhi said Penguin was "uneasy in general with the criticism of the government"

Delhi to ban entry of non-BS-VI vehicles for 3 months every year from Nov 1

Air quality in the national capital is predicted to turn 'severe' from Saturday, with Diwali celebrations, vehicular emissions and the peak stubble-burning season expected to add to the burden

Emergency a mistake, Indira later regretted decision: Sonia Gandhi

Sonia Gandhi was quoted as saying that it inflamed tensions within the family, too, as Rajiv attempted to confront his mother, but she refused to listen

Chawri Bazar building collapse: Toll rises to 4 as two more bodies found

The operation to find more people and clear the rubble continued two days after the building under construction collapsed in Sattara Gali near Ajmeri Gate, officials said

Centre allows transfer of prisoners between Chandigarh, other states

The amended provisions allow convicted and undertrial prisoners to be transferred between Chandigarh and other states or Union territories, subject to specified approvals and conditions

Odisha CM Mohan Majhi cancels Diwali celebrations over Cyclone Arnab damage

Majhi has asked people not to bring gifts or bouquets and urged them to help those affected by the cyclone and subsequent floods in the state's southern districts

Tamil Nadu CM orders rollout of free laptop scheme for college students

First and second-year UG, diploma students studying in government and state-aided colleges in a string of courses, including medicine, agriculture, and law, will benefit

Sharad Pawar discharged from Mumbai hospital after treatment for infection

The 85-year-old NCP-SP chief was treated for a chest and respiratory infection for three days after being shifted from Pune's Ruby Hall Clinic on November 4

Abhishek Banerjee alleges 'BJP hooligans' attacked his Kolkata residence

The TMC MP alleged the incident was part of a plot to kill him, while clashes between supporters of the two parties left several people injured

Rahul questions E20 petrol ethanol levels, cites Karnataka test results

The Congress leader claimed 11 of 14 samples collected from seven Karnataka districts contained more than 20 per cent ethanol and asked the Centre to disclose the actual fuel composition

Maharashtra allows offline crop registration for farmers amid app glitches

The state revenue department has permitted talathi-level inspections through the e-ferfar system in areas where online crop registration remains pending for the ongoing Kharif season

Delhi world's most polluted major city, says Swiss group on Diwali eve

Delhi recorded an IQAir US AQI reading of 581 on Saturday morning, while India's CPCB placed the capital's AQI at 363 in the 'very poor' category

Compulsory retirement is not punitive, does not imply misconduct: SC

The Supreme Court upheld Chhattisgarh's decision to compulsorily retire five employees, saying such orders must be based on objective material and not mere conjecture or whim

Freedom of expression cannot justify demeaning women on OTT: NCW chief

NCW chief Vijaya Rahatkar said entertainment platforms must uphold women's dignity, flagging concerns over the portrayal of sexism, violence, domestic abuse and drug use in streaming content

Delhi AQI remains 'very poor' at 364; GRAP Stage 3 curbs remain in force

Delhi's AQI stood at 364 at 9:30 am on Saturday, with three monitoring stations recording severe pollution levels, a day after CAQM invoked GRAP Stage 3 ahead of Diwali