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Top 10 polluted cities in India In view of the deteriorating air quality in Mumbai, several new initiatives have been taken by authorities to reduce air pollution. Maharashtra Minister Deepak Kesarkar said initiatives like, 'cleaning up the roads with water', ' sprinkling water on construction sites', and 'fogging guns are being used to clean air'. Beyond stubble burning: Why is dealing with other 'consistent' sources of Delhi air pollution important He appealed to citizens not to burst firecrackers during Diwali and extended cooperation in improving Mumbai's poor air quality index.

Narendra Modi, saying he stands for women and is the “best leader" for India. Mary Millben also said that PM Modi is the “best leader for the US-India relationship" and the global economic stability of the world. Mary Millben said the 2024 election season has commenced in the United States and also in India.

Nitish Kumar for his derogatory remarks in the state assembly, African-American actress and singer Mary Millben has called on a «courageous» woman to «step up» and declare her candidacy for Bihar Chief Minister. Millben also asked the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to «empower a woman to lead in Bihar.» «After #NitishKumar Ji's comments, I believe a courageous woman needs to step up and declare her candidacy to run for Chief Minister of Bihar. If I were a citizen of #India, I would move to Bihar and run for Chief Minister.

Israel-Hamas war to allow for the release of all Jewish hostages and for the delivery of humanitarian aid in the Gaza. “I don't need to describe the horrors. This is why we are calling for a significant humanitarian pause that will allow us to release all the Jewish hostages and ...

NEW DELHI : The law to improve the ease of doing business, passed by Parliament a few months ago, will need continuous upgrades, commerce minister Piyush Goyal said on Wednesday. The government is currently consulting with the industry and seeking feedback to upgrade the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2023, to address challenges to ease of doing business in India. “With our best intentions, the Jan Vishwas 2.0 bill will take us one step forward, but we will possibly need Jan Vishwas 3.0," Goyal said at a conference on ease of doing business organized by CII.

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Kashi pilgrimage subsidy of Rs 5,000 from the state government will now have to take a geotagged selfie within a 5km radius of the Kashi Vishwanath temple and upload it on the muzrai department app or portal. As per a TOI report, Previously, pilgrims could claim the subsidy by providing a biometrically attested certificate or a temple darshan ticket attested by the manager of the Karnataka state guest house in Varanasi.

Bombay High Court issued permission to burst firecrackers on Diwali only for three hours, between 7 pm and 10 pm, to combat worsening air pollution in Mumbai. The financial capital's air quality has deteriorated in recent months, with AQI consistently remaining in the moderate to poor category (150-200). A central team is expected to visit the city soon to evaluate the dire situation and what steps the state government has taken to tackle the challenge that leaves a deep imprint on the environment, the health of citizens and the economy. However, banning crackers — as Delhi has done for several years — or restricting their use — as the court suggested in Mumbai — while very welcome, won't be enough.

₹12,000 crore of funds to start the redevelopment work at Mumbai’s Dharavi, Asia’s largest slum, two people directly aware of the development said. On 14 July, the Maharashtra government approved the Adani group to redevelop the crowded Dharavi slum—a complex 590-acre cluster of irregular structures, rickety tenements and decrepit buildings sheltering over 900,000 citizens and hundreds of small commercial setups. A special purpose vehicle (SPV), 80% owned by the Adani group and the rest by the Maharashtra government, was formed in September, following which discussions internally and with the state authorities, including the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), have been initiated for the $1.5 billion (nearly ₹12,500 crore) investment, according to the people cited above.

The Florida Legislature will return to the Capitol for a special session that will allow lawmakers to express their support for Israel and give Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis more talking points as he campaigns for president

Are Europeans ready to introduce a digital version of the euro? After coins and banknotes, the European Commission is now proposing the digital euro, a virtual version of the currency issued by the European Central Bank that could be used free of charge alongside cash in the eurozone. 

India-Canada row: The ties between India and Canada have been strained after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in September alleged the involvement of "agents of the Indian government" in the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in June this year. India on the other hand has rejected the claims and called the allegations as "absurd and motivated." Since then Ottawa and New Delhi announced tit-for-tat expulsions of diplomats in the wake of Trudeau's allegation of Indian involvement in Nijjar's killing. India also temporarily suspended the issuance of visas to Canadian citizens and asked Ottawa to downsize its diplomatic presence in the country to ensure parity.

By Steve Gorman

Alliance (NEDA) and an ally of the NDA at the Centre. The state will witness a triangular contest among MNF, ZPM, and the Congress. Polling countdown begins as campaigning for Mizoram, Chhattisgarh Phase 1 to end today According to the Chief Electoral Officer's office, Mizoram, 8,52,088 voters including 4,13,064 male and 4,39,028 female voters will exercise their franchise in 1276 polling stations on Tuesday.

Air India has suspended its scheduled flights to Tel Aviv till November 30 amid the tensions between Israel and Hamas militant group in Gaza. Since October 7, the day Hamas militants stormed into Israeli territory and killed hundreds, Air India has not operated a scheduled flight to and from Tel Aviv, reported PTI. ‘Flights to Tel Aviv have been suspended till November 30,’ said an airline spokesperson on November 5.

assembly elections in five states. The government's decision follows closely behind the campaigning for the assembly elections in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, and Mizoram, which are scheduled to take place from November 7 to November 30. The vote counting is set to occur on December 3.

Following the change, the bank currently offers interest rates ranging from 3% to 7.75% on deposits maturing in 7 days to 10 years. The maximum interest rate of 7.75% on deposits maturing on 549 days- 2 years for general citizens. PNB hikes FD interest rates on select tenures by up to 50 bps; these investors can earn 8.05%

reported Mint. The concentration of PM2.5 exceeded the safe limit of 60 micrograms per cubic metre by 7 to 8 times across various locations which can trigger respiratory and health problems. Anand Vihar station, Punjabi Bagh station, Mundka station recorded AQI levels in ‘severe’ category that is above 400 AQI mark, according to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data, prompting a ban on non-essential construction work and the closure of primary schools in the capital.

By Doina Chiacu

Goldman Sachs has emphasized its commitment to global expansion by announcing its largest-ever batch of promotions to the Managing Director (MD) level in India. The banking giant announced 35 promotions, marking a significant increase in its investment in the region and India's escalating influence on global businesses. The new roles, slated to start on January 1, 2024, are spread across the firm's Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad offices.