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The issue is being discussed and the Delhi government is likely to issue an advisory advising people to stay at home.
Updated : Aug 07, 2023

G20 Leaders’ Summit: Movement may be restricted in Delhi from September 8-11

Schools may go online, offices likely to work from home, only essential activities to be encouraged

While tabling the bill in the Lok Sabha, Amit Shah said the problem is not getting the right to do transfer postings but getting control of the vigilance department
Updated : Aug 07, 2023

Parliament Monsoon Session 2023:  Amit Shah to move Delhi Services Bill in Rajya Sabha today; what you need to know 

Parliament Monsoon Session news: The development comes days after the Bill was passed in Lok Sabha on August 3.

Despite the discomfort, the flight took off and continued its journey without any cooling system
Updated : Aug 06, 2023

No AC on IndiGo flight from Chandigarh to Jaipur, passengers given tissues to wipe sweat, complains Congress leader

Passengers on the flight endured a harrowing 90-minute ordeal since they were forced to sit inside the plane without air conditioning, Warring wrote.

According to NCS, the earthquake occurred at 9:31 p.m. and had a depth of 181 km.
Updated : Aug 05, 2023

5.8 magnitude earthquake jolts Delhi and Jammu & Kashmir

According to NCS, the earthquake occurred at 9:31 p.m. and had a depth of 181 km. 

Netizens hail Chinmayi Sripada for slamming troll who asked her to leave India over tweet on women’s safety
Updated : Aug 05, 2023

Netizens hail Chinmayi Sripada for slamming troll who asked her to leave India over tweet on women’s safety

'Not surprised your fragile ego takes a hit over someone making money, or having a successful career. I and my career, my work, will continue to exist despite Twitter or X or Y,' the popular playback singer told a troll

After examining his laptop and mobile, the police investigation further revealed that the techie ventured into the shares business a few years ago.
Updated : Aug 05, 2023

Bengaluru: Stung by stock market losses, Andhra techie commits suicide after killing wife, two daughters, says report

The 31-year-old allegedly murdered his six-year wife and their two children, a two-year-old and an eight-month-old, before committing suicide.

Chandrayaan-3 successfully inserted into lunar orbit, says ISRO
Updated : Aug 05, 2023

Chandrayaan-3 has been successfully inserted into lunar orbit, says ISRO

A retro-burning at the Perilune was commanded from the Mission Operations Complex (MOX), ISTRAC, Bengaluru, tweets ISRO

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Updated : Aug 05, 2023

India rice export ban: World rice price index jumps to near 12-year high in July, says FAO

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) said that the FAO All Rice Price Index rose 2.8 per cent in July from a month ago, to an average of 129.7 points

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Updated : Aug 05, 2023

Manipur violence: 3 killed in Bishnupur after fresh clashes

The three were gunned down while they were sleeping and later slashed with swords, police said on Saturday morning, adding that the assailants came from Churachandpur

Nitin Desai death: Art director's wife files police case against creditor ECL Finance's employees
Updated : Aug 04, 2023

Nitin Desai death: Art director's wife files police case against creditor ECL Finance's employees

Nitin Desai's wife alleged her husband was facing repeated mental harassment in connection with the loans his company had taken and he committed suicide because of it

Nitin Desai named 4 people in voice notes before suicide, criticised financial services firm: Report
Updated : Aug 04, 2023

Nitin Desai named 4 people in voice notes before suicide, criticised financial services firm: Report

According to Raigad police, who are investigating the suicide, 11 audio clips were discovered in a voice recorder at Desai's office

Data shows, during the initial months of 2023 Gurugram emerged as the leader in the region when it comes to new launches beating Noida.
Updated : Aug 04, 2023

Gurugram vs Noida: Tale of a neck and neck fight between two cities

While the recent riots at the Millennium City jolted daily activities, Noida is fast emerging as the preferred destination for corporates and homebuyers alike

SC declines to stay HC order permitting ASI survey at Gyanvapi premises in Varanasi
Updated : Aug 04, 2023

Gyanvapi case: SC declines to stay HC order permitting ASI survey of mosque complex

Supreme Court said that ASI has clarified that the entire survey would be completed without any excavation and without causing any damage to the structure

He even left a suicide note in which he showered birthday wishes for his father.
Updated : Aug 04, 2023

'Happy Birthday Papa,' wrote Kota student in heartbreaking suicide note

Friends recall him often saying he would be "next in line" during discussions about student suicides in Kota, a statement they now realize was a cry for help.

Currently, India’s per capita consumption of energy is a tenth of the US, but as millions are lifted out of poverty and living standards continue improving, this is also bound to grow up significantly year-on-year
Updated : Aug 03, 2023

With global road to net zero passing through India, country needs to chart a different path than that taken by the US

Currently, India’s per capita consumption of energy is a tenth of the US, but as millions are lifted out of poverty and living standards continue improving, this is also bound to grow up significantly year-on-year

 'Haven't suspended Schengen visa appointments for Indian tour groups,' clarifies Embassy of Switzerland
Updated : Aug 03, 2023

'Haven't suspended Schengen visa appointments for Indian tour groups,' clarifies Embassy of Switzerland

'It is possible for applicants from India to apply for their visa six months before their date of travel, as against one month in the past,' says the embassy

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said that it is not possible for India to have normal relations with the neighbouring country until the policy of cross-border terrorism is abrogated
Updated : Aug 03, 2023

US backs direct dialogue between India and Pakistan on issues of concern

"We support direct dialogue between India and Pakistan on issues of concern," State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller told reporters.

Among the 11,365 citizens who responded, around 81 per cent blamed state/local government offices, databases, Staff
Updated : Aug 03, 2023

72% Indians allege personal data leak by govt departments, telcos, banks: Report

A new report by online community platform LocalCircles, has found out that seven in 10 citizens believe one or more of their personal data elements are already in the public domain or in databases that have been compromised

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Updated : Aug 03, 2023

Nuh violence: Internet ban to continue in parts of Haryana till Aug 5; CM Khattar seeks more forces

Six people, including two home guards and a cleric, have died in the clashes that erupted in Nuh over an attempt to stop a Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) procession and spread to Gurugram

According to available information, ECL Finance Ltd had classified Desai’s company under SMA-2, which is a special mention account under the early warning NPA guidelines of the Reserve Bank of India
Updated : Aug 02, 2023

Nitin Desai faced financial crunch months before the Covid lockdown

Art director Desai’s ND’s Art World Pvt Ltd was in touch with the NBFC of Edelweiss Group for a one-time settlement and restructuring of the Rs 252-crore loan facility

2023 ODI World Cup: 'Scotland can play instead,' say desi netizens as Pak panel to meet to decide on participation
Updated : Aug 02, 2023

2023 ODI World Cup: 'Scotland can play instead,' say desi netizens as Pakistan PM's panel to meet to decide on participation

Some users of X said Ahmedabad hotel owners will be an anxious lot considering the Gujarati city is hosting the high-octane India-Pakistan clash