August 29, 2026
  • August 29, 2026

PM unveils Rs 900 cr ethanol plant to help Delhi-NCR breathe easy

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday marked the world biofuel day by dedicating to the nation a Rs 900 crore plant in Haryana for producing ethanol from farm waste using indigenously developed 2G (second generation) technology, a development he said would help Delhi and its neighbourhood breathe easy by reducing pollution from burning of...

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In a first, DGCA opens up skies for non-binary pilots

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The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in a circular issued on Wednesday stated the medical assessment should be carried out on a case-to-case basis with the Indian Air Force doctors to do the final assessment based on the detailed medical report submitted by the endocrinologist or the specialist handling the candidate concerned.

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Nitish dares BJP, says ‘Modi should be worried about 2024’

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Nitish, whose changing political affiliations in a chequered career of several decades have earned him the epithet “Chanakya of Bihar politics”, will seek a vote of confidence during a two-day special session of the assembly later this month. The trust vote will be preceded by the election of a new speaker, replacing Vijay Kumar...

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Prophet row: SC orders clubbing of FIRs against Nupur Sharma

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The Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered clubbing of all FIRs lodged against former BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma in connection with her controversial remarks against Prophet Mohammad and transferred them to Delhi police. “The Delhi Police shall ensure that the first FIR (of Maharashtra) along with FIR dated June 8 are investigated together by clubbing...

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Kolkata professor asked to quit, pay Rs 99cr for swimsuit post

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The teacher told TOI the university had asked her to quit after a guardian complained about the photos which were not meant for public viewing. To her legal notice in March this year, the university responded by seeking an unconditional apology and Rs 99 crore compensation. The teacher said she would file a writ...

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Helmet-mounted cameras now an offence in this state

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The state of Kerala had proposed a ban on such cameras last year as well stating that it distracts the riders. This year, the Kerala MVD has stated that mounting a camera on a helmet compromises its structural integrity causing it to perform sub-optimally in the event of a crash.

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