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The city's air quality was last recorded in the 'poor' category on October 29 with an AQI of 268, according to the CPCB. Experts attribute the improvement to dry northwesterly winds and ample sunlight, which have helped disperse pollutants. However, the city's air quality remains far from ideal as an AQI between 201 and 300 is still considered harmful to sensitive groups.

daily essentials and grocery products with price tags of ₹5 and in many cases ₹10, often called popular or magic price points, an indication of consumers upgrading their shopping basket or opting for larger packs that offer them more grammage for every rupee spent. In several categories including noodles, chocolates, detergents, toothpaste, soaps and dishwash, contribution especially of ₹5 packs has fallen over the past four years while it has stagnated in biscuits, according to latest data by Kantar. Under ₹2 shampoo, however, is an exception, and saw its share expanding as people buy sachets in bulk especially in rural markets. «We are witnessing the emergence of ₹15 to ₹25 price points, reflecting a broader trend of upgradation across fast moving consumer goods categories. Consumers across all segments are increasingly looking for value across various price points, suggesting a shift towards higher grammage and premium options even during inflationary times,» said Neeraj Khatri, chief executive, Wipro Consumer Care.

Citing risk to the economic outlook and the likelihood of a rate cut by the Reserve Bank of India in February, they now predict gross domestic product (GDP) to grow 6.1-6.8% in the year ending March 31, lower than the central bank's forecast of 7.2%. GDP growth was the slowest in seven quarters at 5.4% in July-September, hurt by low consumption and weak investment demand. CareEdge Ratings lowered its FY25 GDP forecast to 6.5%, from 7%. «Urban consumption is seeing moderation after the sharp spurt, post-Covid,» said Rajani Sinha, its chief economist.

Tipu Sultan's case, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said here. He claimed a «particular narrative» about the former ruler of Mysore has been advanced over the years. In his address at the launch of the book 'Tipu Sultan: The Saga of Mysore Interregnum 1761-1799' on Saturday, Jaishankar said there are some basic questions that «confront us all» today as to how much of «our past has been airbrushed», how awkward issues have been «glossed over» and how «facts are tailored for regime convenience». The book has been written by historian Vikram Sampath.

Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has submitted its response in a court — which had allowed a survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid here — seeking control and management of the Mughal-era mosque as it is a protected heritage structure. Representing the ASI, lawyer Vishnu Sharma said the agency submitted its counterargument in the court on Friday, stating that it faced resistance from the mosque's management committee and locals in conducting surveys of the site. He said the ASI also highlighted an incident from January 19, 2018, when an FIR was filed against the mosque's management committee for installing steel railings on the mosque's steps without proper authorisation. The mosque, notified as an ASI-protected monument in 1920, is under the purview of the agency and as such, public access to the structure should be permitted, provided it adheres to ASI regulations, Sharma said.

Mulugu SP Shabarish said that the encounter took place in the Eturnagaram forest area. «Seven Maoists died in a police encounter at Eturnagaram forest area,» SP Shabarish said.

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Ajmer Dargah and a lawsuit claiming a Shiva temple exists within Ajmer Sharif Dargah, Rajasthan Minister Jawahar Singh Bedham stated that the petition is now in court, and the state government will follow whatever decision the court makes. While speaking to ANI, the Rajasthan Minister, Jawahar Singh Bedham said that Congress has always divided people by doing appeasement politics. «Congress has always divided people by doing appeasement politics. Our aim is to preserve the cultural identity. The state moves on the path of development. The petition has gone to court. Whatever decision will be taken by the court the state government will follow it,» he said.

Zomato has introduced a «special weekend» offer for its Gold membership program, subtly referencing their CEO, Deepinder Goyal, who recently made headlines for an unusual ₹20 lakh job offer. The company posted on X (formerly Twitter) with the message, «update from CEO.» Earlier this month, Goyal announced that he was looking for a Chief of Staff, stating that the candidate would need to pay a ₹20 lakh «fee» and work for free. He later clarified that the steep fee was intended as a «filter» and would not actually be collected. In a playful jab at the earlier controversy, Zomato's social media team shared a quirky post promoting its weekend offer, humorously claiming it was approved by the «Chief of Marketing Staff,» another subtle dig at the situation.

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday said the Congress would work to establish a fair, balanced and strong judiciary that is not under pressure. Gandhi Vadra is in Wayanad, Kerala, on a two-day visit to thank voters for electing her with a huge margin. On the first day of her tour, she addressed voters at Thiruvambady assembly constituency in Kozhikode district and Nilambur, Wandoor and Ernad assembly constituencies in Malappuram district, pledging that she would not disappoint them. The 52-year-old AICC leader, who succeeded Rahul Gandhi as Wayanad MP, accused the BJP-led NDA of weakening the democratic institutions, and vowed to work to strengthen them. “We want to strengthen all the values of our Constitution.”

«I am happy to be back here and I am ready to start working and do whatever I can to help the people of Wayanad have a better future,» she told reporters outside the Karipur airport here. This is her first visit as MP of the Wayanad LS constituency.

Raut indicated that differences in Mahayuti forced caretaker chief minister Eknath Shinde to go to his village in Satara district amidst the government formation efforts. Notably, a key Mahayuti meeting scheduled on Friday was put off as Shinde headed to his native village, delaying government formation a week after poll results.

Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh on Saturday said National Defence Academy (NDA) cadets must carry forward the vast experience of their training to service academies and bonds they made at the institute in planning and execution of operations. The Air Chief Marshal was the reviewing officer of the 147th course of the NDA and addressed the Passing Out Parade at the tri-service training institute in Khadakwasla. Speaking on the occasion, he said, «The vast experience of training at the NDA needs to be carried forward to the respective service academies, and the bond created here must be carried towards planning and execution of our operations. I am confident that you will all don the mantle of jointness as proudly as you will don your service uniforms.» He said as young officers, the role of NDA cadets in any future conflict would be pivotal in ensuring that the enemy designs are defeated and that the territorial integrity of a great nation is not compromised.

ONGC Videsh Ltd, the overseas investment arm of state-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), has completed the acquisition of Norwegian firm Equinor's stake in an Azerbaijan oilfield and an associated pipeline for USD 60 million, the firm said in a statement. OVL «has completed the acquisition of 0.615 per cent participating interest (PI) in offshore Azeri Chirag Gunashli (ACG) field in Azerbaijan from Equinor. This also includes the acquisition of 0.737 per cent shares of Baku Tbilisi Ceyhan (BTC) pipeline company through its wholly-owned subsidiary ONGC BTC Limited», a company statement said. The firm had signed a sale purchase agreement (SPA) for the stake buy in July and the deal was completed on November 29.

input tax credit (ITC) or amend any errors or omissions in compliance with the Goods and Services Tax (GST) rules and regulations for FY 2023-24 by GST-registered taxpayers. If the taxpayer misses today’s date, he/she may lose out on claiming ITC benefit for FY 2023-24 under GST if any ITC claims are pending. It will result in a loss for the taxpayer as he/she will not be able to offset output GST liability with input tax credit. Dinesh Jotwani, Co- Managing partner at Jotwani Associates says, «Section 16(4) of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 reads as follows: A registered person shall not be entitled to take input tax credit in respect of any invoice or debit note for supply of goods or services or both after the due date of furnishing of the return under section 39 for the month of September following the end of financial year to which such invoice or invoice relating to such debit note pertains or furnishing of the relevant annual return, whichever is earlier. Therefore, all GST-registered taxpayers must claim any pending input tax credit (ITC) for FY 2023-24 by November 30th. This is also the deadline for filing a GST form to amend any errors or omissions. Please do so to avoid the loss of Input Tax Credit Benefits.” Also Read: GSTN approves 5 apps for faster GST invoices verification

Flight trackers first spotted a jet broadcasting the prime minister's callsign en route to the southern US state, in a visit that comes days after Trump threatened the United States' northern neighbor with import tariffs once he takes office. According to the website Flightradar, the Canadian leader's plane landed at Palm Beach International Airport late in the afternoon.

Gross domestic product grew 5.4% in the three months to September from a year earlier, the Statistics Ministry said in a statement on Friday. That’s the worst reading since the fourth quarter of 2022 and much lower than the central bank’s projection of 7% for the period. None of the 44 economists surveyed by Bloomberg had predicted such a slow pace of expansion. Bonds rallied as traders now expect the central bank to start loosening monetary policy. The yield on the 10-year benchmark bond fell 6 basis points to 6.74%.

World Trade Organization (WTO) Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Friday said that in the short to medium term, she would like to work to deliver on the Investment Facilitation for Development (IFD) and that some of the trust which was built at the 12th ministerial conference (MC12), was lost in MC13. WTO members Friday appointed incumbent Okonjo-Iweala as DG the organization for a second term. Her second four-year term will begin on September 1, 2025. Okonjo-Iweala took office as DG in March 2021 and is the first African and the first woman to serve as the head of the global trade watchdog. On IFD, she said in a statement: “We have to find a way forward to handle the concerns of the few members who continue to voice reservations on this matter.”

Every year, the Reserve Bank of India announces holidays for banks in three categories: the Negotiable Instruments Act Holiday, Real Time Gross Settlement Holiday, and Banks' Closure of Accounts.

Last winter, the peak had hit 5816 MW, the highest recorded in the national capital. During summer this year, peak electricity demand had touched an unprecedented 8,656 MW. The areas served by BSES Rajdhani Power Ltd and BSES Yamuna Power Ltd, winter peaks are projected to exceed 2,600 MW and 1,240 MW, respectively. Last year, the peak hit 2,529 MW and 1,210 MW, respectively.

Hemant Soren announced that his government would take legal action to realise its Rs 1.36 lakh-crore coal dues from the Centre. Soren took oath as the chief minister on Thursday. «Legal action will be initiated to realise Rs 1.36 lakh crore of the state pending with the Centre,» Soren told the media while briefing the decisions of the maiden cabinet meeting of his present government. The announcement came barely 25 days after he requested the Centre «with folded hands» to clear the coal dues to the state.