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Delhi Riots: Court Grants Bail to Student Activist Gulfisha Fatima
Additional Sessions Judge Amitabh Rawat granted bail to Fatima on furnishing a bail bond of Rs 30,000 with one surety of like amount in the case related to rioting in Jafrabad area in which one Aaman died due to gunshot injuries.
High Levels of Ultrafine PM 1 Particles Found in Delhi During Oct-Nov, Shows New NASA-Backed Analysis
The analysis of PM 1 particles is important as no government agency monitors concentration of these ultrafine particles on a continuous basis, like they monitor PM 2.5 and PM 10 pollution. In fact, there are neither international standards nor domestic st...
Yamuna Water Quality Dips in November; Zero Oxygen Level at 7 Out of 9 Ghats
The biological oxygen demand (BOD), which should be 3 milligrams per litre or less, was as high as 45 mg/l at some places, the readings show.
Labour Min Proposes 12 Working Hours, Higher Than 8 Hours/day in OSH Code Passed by Parliament
The proposal has drawn flak from many corners because the OSH Code passed by Parliament provides for maximum eight working hours in a day.
Lawyer and Family of Kerala Journalist Siddique Kappan Can Meet Him in Jail, UP Govt Tells SC
A bench headed by Chief Justice S A Bobde was critical of some media reports of November 16 and termed them unfair, observing that they said that the apex court denied relief to the journalist.
Competition Commission Clears Reliance's Rs 24,713 Crore Deal with Future Retail, Setback for Amazon
Meanwhile, e-commerce major Amazon has opposed the deal between Future Group and Reliance. Last year, Amazon bought 49 per cent stake in one of Future Group's unlisted firms, with the right to buy into the listed flagship Future Retail Ltd.
College Admissions: Students from Riots-hit Northeast Delhi to Get 3 Months More to Submit Original Docs
The government said the students might have lost their marksheets and certificates during riots and the process of procuring duplicate documents was cumbersome and time-consuming.
Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilisers Sadananda Gowda Tests Covid-19 Positive
The minister requested those who came in his contact to be careful and follow the protocol and stay safe. Gowda's office said the minister's symptoms are mild at present.
400 Mn Covid Vaccine Doses Likely by July; Health Workers, Elderly People on Priority List: Vardhan
Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan the government has also initiated an integrated response system against COVID-19 and will host clinical trials for all the major vaccines.
Merger With Lakshmi Vilas Bank to Strengthen DBS Bank's India Business, Says Moody's
Moody's said India and Indonesia are DBS' core foreign markets where it is actively growing its digital banking services, and had more than 3 million digital bank customers in these two markets at the end of 2019.
Govt Will Leave No Stone Unturned to Make India Preferred Global Investment Destination: PM Modi
As the nation rebuilds post pandemic, PM Modi said COVID-19 has given governments the chance to accelerate the 'process of making cities more liveable for people'.
No Plans for Another Lockdown in Delhi, Says Manish Sisodia as Covid-19 Cases Continue to Rise
Sisodia's comments came after the AAP government sent a proposal in this regard to the Centre, with Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal mulling shutting down markets that have a "potential of becoming hotspots".
Phase 2 of Malabar Naval Exercise with Aircraft Carrier Battle Groups to Begin Tomorrow
The exercise will highlight enhanced convergence of views among the four vibrant democracies on maritime issues, and showcase their commitment to an open, inclusive Indo-Pacific and a rules-based international order.
Delhi Police Receives Over 2,000 PCR Calls About Bursting of Crackers on Diwali Night
Bursting of firecrackers could be heard across Delhi and its neighbouring areas on Diwali night even though a ban was imposed on its sale and use in the national capital region by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) till November 30 midnight.
Upcoming G20 Summit Will Be a 'Milestone', Focus on Addressing Impact of Covid-19 Pandemic: Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia's Ambassador to India Saud bin Mohammed Al Sati said the virtual summit on November 21-22 will largely focus on addressing the implications of the coronavirus pandemic, future health care plans and steps for reviving the global economy.
Cabinet Nod Likely on Coastal Shipping Bill in December; to Boost Coastal Cargo Movement: Mandaviya
The Coastal Shipping Bill, 2020, which proposes to do away with the requirement of trading licence for Indian flag vessels for coastal trade besides creating a competitive environment to reduce transportation costs, has been circulated for interministeria...