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Delhi’s proposed EV Policy 2.0 targets 95% EV adoption by 2027, phasing out CNG autos, taxis, and commercial vehicles. It includes purchase incentives, charging infrastructure expansion, and a State EV Fund. The policy emphasizes fleet electrification, job creation, and stricter regulations, replacing the 2020 EV policy, which expired in August 2024.
The UN Security Council will hold a closed-door meeting on Wednesday on Iran’s growing stock of near-weapons-grade uranium, requested by six members, including the US and Britain. They seek Iran’s cooperation with the IAEA on undeclared nuclear material. Iran’s UN mission has not yet commented on the meeting.
South Korean singer Wheesung was found dead at his home in Seoul. His death comes less than a month after actress Kim Sae-ron was also found dead following career struggles linked to a 2022 drunk driving incident. Authorities have not yet provided details, and police were unavailable for immediate comment on the circumstances surrounding his […]
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence (MND) reported 11 PLA aircraft sorties and nine PLAN vessels near Taiwan by 6 a.m. on Monday. Nine aircraft crossed the median line into Taiwan’s ADIZ. Earlier on Sunday, MND detected nine PLA sorties, seven PLAN vessels, and two Chinese balloons in the region.
The budget session of the AP Legislature assembly and council has resumed after a 2-day break on Monday at 9 am. It is known that the budget session of the joint session commenced with a speech by AP Governor Nazeer on Feb 24. Earlier, AP Finance Minister Payyavala Keshav explained the state’s financial situation and […]
The Centre issued an alert on bird flu after outbreaks in 9 states, including Jharkhand and Punjab. It ordered intensified surveillance in poultry farms and bird markets, urging states to follow the National Action Plan. Recent outbreaks in Jharkhand and Telangana led to mass culling, raising concerns over biosecurity lapses in government farms.
Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) new report said that the water quality during the recently-concluded Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj was fit for bathing. CPCB report said the analysis was necessitated due to “variability of data” in the samples. It clarified that the report didn’t reflect the “overall river water quality throughout the river stretch”.
Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Annapurna Devi will lead India’s delegation at the 69th UN Commission on the Status of Women in New York. She will present India’s initiatives for women’s empowerment under PM Modi’s leadership and discuss accelerating the Beijing Declaration and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta and Lt. Governor VK Saxena honored seven women, including social workers and paralympians, at an event on Sunday. Speaking at an all-women bike rally, Gupta called the bikers a symbol of empowerment and urged women to live fearlessly, emphasizing their growing influence in society.
Fast-moving brush fires, driven by strong winds, swept through Long Island on Saturday, forcing evacuations and highway closures. Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency as fires threatened homes, a chemical factory, and an Amazon warehouse. Officials contained 3 fires, while the Westhampton blaze remained 50% contained.
A BSF party was attacked by a group of Bangladeshi smugglers in West Bengal, which resulted in a soldier being injured. The incident happened when the BSF team was patrolling the border in Darjeeling. A group of 15-20 smugglers from Bangladeshi crossed the International Border (IB) to allegedly smuggle cattle and contraband. The smugglers were […]
Manipur has resumed public movement across all routes after nearly 2 years, with bus services between Imphal, Senapati, and Churachandpur now operational. Security forces are escorting convoys to ensure safe transit. Officials warned against disruptions, emphasizing strict police action. Helicopter services will begin on March 12 to further facilitate travel.
A mega event will be held at Parade Ground in Secunderabad on Saturday, marking World Women’s Day, with one lakh women in attendance. CM Revanth Reddy, the chief guest, will unveil the Indira Women’s Shakti Mission. During the event, loan insurance and accident insurance checks will also be distributed to several women.
National Commission for Women (NCW) took note of a sexual harassment case filed against a self-proclaimed Christian prophet Bajinder Singh, and demanded his arrest. Singh was accused of sexual harassment, stalking, and criminal intimidation by a 22-year-old woman in Punjab’s Kapurthala. The pastor denied the allegations and claimed that another pastor plotted this “scandal” ag...
Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah, who holds the finance ministry, has officially presented the UT’s full budget for FY2025-26 in the legislative assembly this afternoon. He highlighted that it is the best roadmap for the growth of people’s ambitions. Notably, it is the first full budget after ending 6 years of central regime.