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Measures under Stage IV of Centre's air pollution control plan to continue
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Following the pollution review meeting with the officers of the Environment Department at the Delhi Secretariat, Gopal Rai on Monday announced that the anti-pollution measures under GRAP IV regulations will remain enforced in Delhi until the next order of Commission for Air Quality Managemen
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Brian Higgins to step down from US Democratic House Seat because "Washingt
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Democrat Representative for New York, Brian Higgins has announced plans to resign in February, he announced on Sunday. Higgins cites frustrations in Congress during a particularly tumultuous year for the chamber as the reason for bringing his 19 years to a close, The Hill reports.
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"Need strictness with our control measures": Centre for Science and Enviro
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
"The Air Quality Index is in the Very Poor category in several areas... It indicates that the air pollution level has gone up after the bursting of crackers... The air has become still and its speed is slowing down, causing an accumulation of pollution. Right now, we need strictness with ou
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Arab countries oppose measures against Israel despite fighting in Gaza
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
While member states blasted Israel's invasion of Gaza, an emergency meeting of the Arab League and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation was held in Riyadh on Saturday without adopting any practical measures against the Jewish state.
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Kukur Tihar: People in Siliguri worship dogs
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Kukur Tihar or Kukur Puja literally means the worship of dogs. This festival is celebrated during Diwali, the festival of lights.
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MoS Muraleedharan, Japanese counterpart discussed various aspects of bilat
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
During his visit to Japan, Union Minister of State for External Affairs, V Muraleedharan, held productive discussions with the country's Minister for Foreign Affairs, Iwao Horii, on various aspects of the bilateral partnership.
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EAM Jaishankar to visit UK from November 11-15, set to meet counterpart Cl
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will travel to the United Kingdom on an official visit from November 11-15, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced in a press release.
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Bhutan: Urgent measures required to stem exodus of health professionals
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Between 2011 and 2018, Bhutan experienced a remarkable departure of 39 doctors, constituting over 10 per cent of the country's medical workforce.
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Security beefed up ahead of Diwali festivities in Uttar Pradesh
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Uttar Pradesh special director general of police (law and order), Prashant Kumar on Saturday announced extensive security measures in view of Diwali festive season.
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Research reveals how mega-floods can be predicted
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
In the worst-case scenario, what can we expect? This is a crucial concern in flood-prone areas: what extreme occurrences should preventive measures be constructed for? Often, the answer is as simple as going back in time: the worst flood disasters of the previous decades or centuries are vie
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Khalistani terrorist Pannun's video poses "serious security concerns": Kwa
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The video in question, released by Pannun, the founder of the banned Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), includes threats against Air India flights and warns Sikhs not to fly on Air India aircraft after November 19. The video has prompted heightened security measures and increased scrutiny at airpor
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INEOS Quattro Finance 2 Plc announces results of cash tender offer for any
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
London [UK], November 10: INEOS Quattro Finance 2 Plc (the "Offeror"), a company incorporated under the laws of England and Wales, announces today the results of the tender offer that the Offeror commenced on October 30, 2023, for any and all of its outstanding U.S.$500,000,000 3 3/8% Senior
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