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Wildfires drive global air pollution, WMO warns of rising health risks
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Wildfires significantly worsened air pollution in 2024, spreading harmful PM 2.5 particles across continents, the WMO said. Officials warned climate change increases wildfire risks, affecting health, infrastructure, and ecosystems. Effective mitigation measures, as seen in China, Europe, and
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Boraj dam collapses in Rajasthan's Ajmer; streets flooded, people rescued
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Seaking to ANI, a local resident, Arun, said, "Now the water level is quite normal; it has decreased significantly compared to before. Everyone around is safe...The water was leaking slowly, which caused the flow to increase a bit, worsening the situation."
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IPL tickets to be more expensive as Tax rates increase up to 40%
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The final ticket prize for an IPL match, which has a base prize of Rs 1,000, will now be upto Rs 1,280-1,400, as per ESPNCricinfo. This raise puts the IPL in India's highest GST bracket, alongside casinos, race clubs, or any place featuring casinos or race clubs.
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STEM powers India's hiring surge: 23% YoY growth led by IT and Manufacturi
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 4: foundit (formerly Monster APAC & ME), India's leading talent platform, published the foundit Insights Tracker (fit) for August 2025, revealing that India's job market is increasingly shaped by STEM-driven industries. The tracker recorded a 23% year-on-year inc
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We said compensation cess should be increased, but Centre did not agree: P
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In a major reform aimed at providing relief to households, farmers, businesses and the healthcare sector, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday announced a sweeping reduction in Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates on a wide range of essential items, automobiles, agriculture inputs,
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Reduce GST on LPG hose pipes to five per cent, demands All India LPG Distr
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
"Poor people, unaware of the quality of the product, buy the cheaper product from the market. Beneficiaries of the Ujjwala scheme need protective hoses the most, but they will be able to afford them only if the price is lower. Because of the 18 per cent GST on it, the price increases signifi
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"People of Bihar are hurt, ashamed": Nitin Nabin on remarks against PM Mod
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
"PM Modi has a connection with the people of the country. He has served them like a 'sevak'. He has increased the respect for women in the country. Be it the construction of 'Izzat Ghar' or Ujjwala Yojana or PM Awas Yojana, he has honoured women with everything. Women in the country consi
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Spike in current status of hand-foot-and-mouth disease in children, influe
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Doctors in Delhi are observing increased rates of hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) in children and influenza, dengue, and chikungunya across all age groups.
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Order cancellations, increased costs: Surat diamond traders express concer
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Speaking to ANI, diamond trader Umesh Munjapara and Kiran Suthar have reported that all their orders from the US are being cancelled, and new orders are not being placed, causing significant problems in the business.
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Delhi-NCR witnesses a surge in infectious diseases, dengue cases
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The rise is largely linked to seasonal changes driven by monsoon-related conditions like stagnant water and increased humidity.
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Jhulan Goswami hails increase in prize money for Women's World Cup, says "
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The International Cricket Council has announced a massive increase in prize money for the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025, which is set to take place later this month in India and Sri Lanka.
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Delhi continues to experience rain, Monastery market shopkeepers remove go
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Delhi continues to grapple with rainfall, causing traffic jams, waterlogging and signs of possible flooding. Visuals from Okhla Barrage show the continuous increase in the water level of the Yamuna River.
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