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Supreme Court Reserves Verdict on Diwali Firecracker Ban in Delhi-NCR
The Supreme Court reserved its verdict on whether the absolute ban on firecrackers in the Delhi-NCR should be relaxed during Diwali to allow the use of green crackers.
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Three Major Indian Ports Recognised as Green Hydrogen Hubs Under National Mission
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has formally recognised three major ports as Green Hydrogen Hubs under the National Green Hydrogen Mission. These ports are Deendayal Port Authority in Gujarat, V.O.
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Union Health Secretary Inspects Nirman Bhawan Under Special Campaign 5.0
Union Health Secretary, Punya Salila Srivastava inspected cleanliness of the corridors and rooms of Nirman Bhawan in New Delhi today, with special focus on hygienic condition of the canteens and systematic management of…
Business
RBI Consolidates Regulatory Instructions into 238 Master Directions
In a move to simplify compliance, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has consolidated its existing regulatory instructions into 238 Master Directions for 11 types of regulated entities across 30 areas.
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Vice-President Radhakrishnan Briefed on Key Women and Child Development Schemes
Union Minister of Women and Child Development Annpurna Devi and Union Minister of State Savitri Thakur called on Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan at Parliament House today.
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Health Minister JP Nadda Launches Enhanced Tele MANAS App on World Mental Health Day
Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Jagat Prakash Nadda launched several new initiatives, including Tele MANAS App for the National Tele Mental Health Programme (Tele MANAS) on the occasion of the World Mental…
South Asia
Nepal President Holds All-Party Meeting Ahead of 2026 House Elections
In Kathmandu, an all-party meeting is taking place at the President’s Office Sheetal Niwas under the invitation of President of Nepal, Ramchandra Paudel.
South Asia
Several injured after clashes between radical Islamist party members, police in Pakistan’s Lahore
Violent clashes between law enforcement officials and members of a radical Islamist party in Pakistan’s Lahore city left dozens injured over the issue of an anti-Israel protest, police said on Thursday.
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Kerala Tourism Department Hosts Champions Boat League Across Traditional and New Venues
Country boat races are a major attraction in Kerala, with numerous events held across the state every year. Now, a new-age boat race is making waves in Kerala.
Business
HDFC Bank unveils ‘My Business QR’
HDFC Bank, India’s leading private sector bank announced the launch of ‘My Business QR’ in an event held here at the Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2025.