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Heavy rain, Kanwar rush wreak havoc on traffic; Yamuna sludge linked to ammonia spikes, cybercrime crackdown: Delhi news today | Delhi News

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Rain, diversions and huge numbers of pilgrims have caused traffic disruption in several areas of the capital, according to reports. NEW DELHI: Delhi is gearing up for yet another weather-dominated day with concerns about traffic, pollution and public safety with heavy rains and continued Kanwar rush posing a tough combination for commuters. Rain, diversions and…

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NEET hunger strike continues, Cauvery water row intensifies, Vijay moves delimitation resolution: What is trending in Chennai today | Chennai News

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Chennai faces significant political and public focus on three key issues CHENNAI: The political and public agenda in Chennai today is dominated by three big issues – the ongoing anti-NEET stir, the fresh Cauvery water dispute and the political debate on delimitation.The Tamil Nadu Assembly has already passed a resolution seeking abolition of NEET for…

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Land, encroachment issues dominate CM’s Sahyog Shivir | Patna News

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CM Samrat Choudhary hears a woman’s grievance during the Sahyog Shivir in Patna on Tuesday Patna: Land encroachment, property disputes, tap water and law-and-order issues dominated CM Samrat Choudhary’s monthly Sahyog Shivir on Tuesday, where he heard grievances of around 181 complainants from across Bihar and asked officials concerned to take necessary action.The Sahyog Shivir…

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Medical device industry seeks rethink of draft law, urges separate regulatory body | India News

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The draft aims to repeal the existing Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940. (Representative Image) NEW DELHI: The domestic medical device industry, along with hospitals and healthcare providers, has urged govt to re-examine the Draft Drugs, Medical Devices & Cosmetics Bill, 2026.“The Bill in its present form, does not provide the regulatory foundation required for India’s…

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City condos draw up plans to rein in 2-wheelers, cars | Kolkata News

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RWA of a New Town complex has implemented the ‘No helmet no entry’ rule Kolkata: Housing complexes in New Town and Kolkata have begun tightening traffic regulations within their premises, with several resident welfare associations (RWAs) introducing stricter speed and helmet checks, banning driving lessons and installing guard rails at vulnerable stretches following the death…

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Heavy rain crosses 2,000mm, Vile Parle fire kills two, BRICS city conclave underway: Mumbai top trends today | Mumbai News

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Heavy rain is especially challenging due to the city’s geography, dense construction and limited drainage capacity. MUMBAI: Heavy rains, a deadly fire at a residential building and an international city level conference are ruling the news headlines of Mumbai today. Mumbai’s monsoon has gathered pace again with more showers likely as the city’s seasonal rainfall…

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60-year-old Delhi man injured after licensed firearm handed to driver accidentally fires | Delhi News

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Police identified the injured as Mahendra Singh, a resident of Vasant Kunj. (Representative Image) NEW DELHI: A 60-year-old man sustained a gunshot injury after a licensed firearm he had handed to his driver allegedly discharged accidentally at Kishangarh Motor Market in south Delhi on Tuesday, police said.According to police, a PCR call was received at…

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Parl Panel flags shortfall in achieving even 25% of skill development targets under action plan for persons with disabilities | India News

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​Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities NEW DELHI: The parliamentary standing committee on social justice and empowerment has brought into focus the failure of the National Action Plan for Skill Development of Persons with Disabilities (NAP-SDP) to meet setout targets and highlighted that the continued shortfall in achieving even 25% of the set targets…

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