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Delhi air pollution: BJP says AAP's failure to repair damaged roads, not Deepavali crackers, worsened air quality
A thick layer of haze blanketed Delhi, with the national capital's AQI plunging to 362 on Friday (November 1, 2024) as people defied a citywide ban on firecrackers during Deepavali celebrations
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Season of discontent marks bypoll campaign phase in Kerala
Close on the heels of expelled Congress leader P. Sarin’s politically damaging rebellion and transformation as LDF’s Independent candidate in Palakkad, BJP now grapples with potentially embarrassing disaffection in the ranks
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Rajesh Kumar Singh takes over as Defence Secretary
Rajesh Kumar Singh had assumed charge as officer on special duty (Defence Secretary-designate) on August 20
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Bibek Debroy: Tributes pour in after death of noted economist
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu were among those who paid tribute to the PM’s Economic Advisory Council chairman
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Waqf land row: Karnataka village returning to normalcy after stone-pelting incident
Miscreants pelted stones on houses belonging to minority community leaders in Kadakol village in Haveri district, for fear of losing their farmlands to Waqf Board following a rumour
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25 garment shops gutted in fire in Bhubaneswar
No one was injured in the incident but garments were damaged due to the fire
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Congress’ Jairam Ramesh slams NITI Aayog over ‘call for power plants to pause installing sulphur reducing gear’
Jairam Ramesh said India was the world’s largest emitter of sulphur dioxide and these emissions from power plants contributed significantly to air pollution
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Muhurat trading 2024: all you need to know
Traditionally observed by the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE), Muhurat Trading for 2024 is scheduled on November 1, during which investors have a 60-minute window to conduct trades.
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Maharashtra Assembly polls: Ajit Pawar assures support for Dhangar community; commits to continue 'Ladki Bahini' scheme
Deputy CM Ajit Pawar tours Baramati villages, addresses key issues ahead of elections and assures continuation of popular schemes
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Bandra West seat: BJP's Mumbai chief Shelar seeks third term from one-time Cong bastion
It has some of the poshest houses in the city, mainly in Bandra West and Khar, as well as teeming slum colonies apart from middle class localities of Santacruz
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T.N: Over 500 people injured in firecracker-related accidents on Deepavali day
A 12-year-old boy died while bursting crackers in Ramanathapuram district on Thursday (October 31, 2024)
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Kannur ADM Death: P.P. Divya released into police custody
Former president of Kannur district panchayat will be in police custody till 5 p.m. on Friday. Thalassery Principal Sessions Court is set to consider Divya’s bail plea
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Several devotees visiting Deviramma Betta in Chikkamagaluru district of Karnataka suffer injuries after falling due to slippery surface
The devotees need to trek for about three kilometres to reach the top of the hill. As it was raining, the devotees had a tough time during the climb
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PM Modi greets people of various states on their formation day
Prime Minister Modi extends warm wishes to Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Haryana, and Chhattisgarh on their formation day
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Kolkata Police arrest 292 people, seize over 500kg of banned firecrackers
Kolkata Police crack down on illegal firecrackers, arresting 292 people and seizing over 500 kg of banned fireworks
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Vijayapura Waqf land row: How an error in documentation set off a controversy in Karnataka | Explained
What constitutes a Waqf land? How did an error in a gazette notification lead to the present dispute in Vijayapura district? How do apprehensions around the Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024 figure in the controversy?
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NSA Ajit Doval, Jake Sullivan speak over phone; discuss defence cooperation, regional issues
The two leaders also discussed the need for further efforts to ensure stability in the Indo-Pacific region and globally
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Bibek Debroy, chairman of PM’s Economic Advisory Council, no more
The author, professor and former NITI Aayog member was 69.
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47,392 centenarians among 9.7 crore voters in Maharashtra; 22.22 lakh in 18-19 age group
Over 47,000 centenarians among 9.7 crore voters in Maharashtra for November 20 assembly polls, reveals Election Commission data
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Chandrababu Naidu likely to pacify the disgruntled Kalinga community MLAs during his Srikakulam visit
A.P. Chief Minister to address dissatisfaction among Kalinga community leaders in Srikakulam district tour
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