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NGT issues slew of directives to Himachal Pradesh on gaps in waste management
The bench said the “state’s compliance obligations are to be...
Protecting environment a constitutional obligation, shared moral responsibility: CJI
Surya Kant,Chief Justice of India Referring to Articles 21, 48A and...
India seeks to quell public backlash on ethanol-mixed fuel after ‘experiment’ remark
The mandate to use the blend, called E20, came into force last year but is now one of the biggest political flashpoints for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government and motorists in the world's third-biggest car market. NEW DELHI: India's government on Friday sought...
After WhatsApp, IT Ministry sends notice to Telegram, Signal over username feature
In its notice to WhatsApp, the government had expressed concern that the proposed username feature may “materially increase” cases of online fraud, phishing, digital arrest scams, and impersonation attacks by enabling bad actors to solicit and message victims. New...
Govt to launch affordable cloud-based hospital management system for small clinics on Jun 29
Union Health Minister J P Nadda will launch an e-Sushrut clinic, a simplified HMIS developed by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), aimed at addressing the digital needs of small clinics, primary health centres, health and wellness centres,...
Australia’s security environment degrading, spy chief warns
"Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO)'s annual assessment followed a year in which Australia confronted threats on multiple fronts, from online radicalisation, state-sponsored cyberattacks to arson against Jewish businesses and a mass shooting in...
NGT asks UP dept to take action against ‘illegal’ groundwater extraction in Noida, Greater Noida
The order comes against the backdrop of growing concern over India's rapidly shrinking groundwater reserves. India is the world's largest user of groundwater, accounting for roughly a quarter of global extraction. New Delhi:The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has...
Twin powerful quakes devastate Venezuela; Death toll rises to 164, nearly 1,000 injured
Wednesday evening’s 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes were among the strongest to strike Venezuela in more than a century and could be felt throughout the region. The country's main airport was damaged and closed, while buildings were evacuated in places as far away...
India achieves landmark milestone of 5 lakh organ donation pledges
Facilitating this endeavour, the Aadhaar-based organ donation pledge registration portal, notto.abdm.gov.in, has significantly streamlined the registration process by making it more accessible, secure and transparent. The platform has enabled citizens across the...
India limits cough syrup sales to pharmacies after contamination cases
The government has now removed cough syrups from the exemption list, while allowing pills, tablets and lozenges to remain on it, according to a government notification dated June 15. New Delhi:India has restricted cough syrup sales to licensed pharmacies especially...
Govt approves 100% ethanol fuel accelerating shift to clean energy
Gadkari stated that several major automakers are preparing to introduce ethanol-compatible vehicles in the coming weeks.Companies such as Toyota, Suzuki, MG and Hyundai will launch 100 per cent ethanol-compatible vehicles within the next month and a half. New Delhi:...
India’s Rs 42 lakh crore PMS industry at defining inflection point: SEBI
APMI Chairman Biharilal Deora said the PMS industry has emerged as an important component of India's wealth management landscape, driven by increasing investor awareness, rising demand for customised investment solutions and a supportive regulatory framework. New...