Centre suggests accelerated implementation to curb pollution in a time-bound manner

Spread the love       Centre reviewed measures taken by the Haryana govt to address the issue of air pollution NEW DELHI: The Centre on Friday reviewed measures taken by the Haryana govt to address the issue of air pollution in Delhi-NCR, and emphasised the need for “accelerated implementation, stronger inter-agency coordination and strict enforcement” to ensure substantial reduction in pollution before...

Tasmac cracks down on liquor overcharging at retail shops; third MRP violation to lead to dismissal

Spread the love       Representative image CHENNAI: Going harder on overcharging liquor buyers beyond the maximum retail price (MRP), the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC) has revised its penal action to dismiss personnel at retail vending shops if they are caught violating the MRP norms for a third time.The revised disciplinary guidelines, issued through a circular by Tasmac on Friday,...

US updates list of H-1B debarred/disqualified companies; here’s what this means

Spread the love       US adds four employers to the list of companies barred from H-1B visa program The US Department of Labor has updated its list of employers s barred from participating in the H-1B visa program. The department has named four companies as “willful violators” of H-1B rules. The updated list, effective July 1, 2026, includes GowraTech, LLC, Renotek...

CJP launches website, invites proof against ‘police excesses’

Spread the love       CJP spokesperson Saurav Das emerges from the meeting with Centre NEW DELHI: Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) Friday launched a dedicated website inviting protesters to upload photographs and videos of police personnel who allegedly assaulted demonstrators during and after the July 20 Sansad Chalo march, saying it would identify the officers and pursue legal action against them.Launching the...

‘Thank you, friends’: PM Modi hails ‘love, support’ of youth in new late night video

Spread the love       Thank you, friends’: PM Modi hails ‘love, support’ of youth in new Insta video NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday thanked young people for watching his video on examination reforms and sharing their suggestions.In a video message shared on Instagram, PM Modi expressed appreciation for the response to his address and the feedback received from...

Why IOC won’t investigate Infantino over Trump’s role in Balogun red-card controversy

Spread the love       File Photo: FIFA president Gianni Infantino and US President Donald Trump (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has decided not to pursue an investigation into FIFA president Gianni Infantino over his role in the controversial reversal of United States forward Folarin Balogun’s mandatory World Cup suspension following intervention by US President Donald Trump.The decision...

‘US not piggybank for Europe’: Trump to impose tariffs on EU for fining Google

Spread the love       Trump to impose tariffs on EU for fining Google US President Donald Trump on Friday threatened to impose tariffs on the European Union and launch a probe after accusing the bloc of unfairly targeting American technology companies through heavy antitrust fines.In a post on Truth Social, Trump claimed the EU had repeatedly penalised major US firms, including...

CJP protest: 16 Delhi metro stations remain shut; heavy security at Jantar Mantar

Spread the love       The DMRC announced that the interchange facilities will continue to be available at Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House and Central Secretariat stations. NEW DELHI: Curbs on Delhi Metro services in Central Delhi will continue for the fourth straight day on Saturday amid the ongoing protest by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) at Jantar Mantar over the NEET paper...

Grain, not guns: MEA rejects Russia’s claim on deadly ship attack that killed 4 Indians

Spread the love       NEW DELHI: Ministry of external affairs (MEA) on Friday said the merchant vessel MV Golden Leo, which was struck in a Russian attack off Ukraine’s Odesa port earlier this week, was carrying grain and not military cargo, effectively rejecting Moscow’s assertion that the ship was transporting weapons for Ukraine.Responding to questions on the Russian claim, MEA spokesperson...

40 UP villages pool funds to build own bridge

Spread the love       Bridge across river Bahalla beig constructed Bareilly: Tired of endless waiting for govt action, residents of nearly 40 villages in Moradabad’s Kundarki assembly constituency are pooling resources to construct a 50 m bridge over Bahalla river. Villagers claim the initiative comes after district officials cited budget constraints for a project earlier estimated at ₹9 crore. In contrast,...

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