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Your traffic challan stuck for months? Delhi may soon offer an easy way to clear it

Delhi is considering empowering nearly 700 officials to dispose of traffic challans as part of an effort to tackle a backlog of more than four crore pending cases. Sub-divisional magistrates and tehsildars may soon be authorised to handle certain challan disputes. The proposed system would give motorists a more convenient…

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Rs 21 crore awarded to families of 2 HUL managers killed in 2018 Mumbai-Goa highway accident

A Motor Accident Claims Tribunal awarded twenty-one crore rupees to two families. This compensation was for two Hindustan Unilever managers who died in a road accident. The tribunal reaffirmed that a widow's income does not affect her claim rights. The court rejected the insurer's arguments regarding negligence and employer payments.…

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Khalistani terrorist Arsh Dala leads opium for weapons smuggling racket into Canada via Delhi

Crime branch uncovered a drug racket using opium for weapons in Canada. Khalistani terrorist Arshdeep Singh Gill led this smuggling network. Opium was exchanged for weapons smuggled across the Punjab border. Four traffickers were arrested after seizing over 5,800 grams of opium. This operation financed the activities of the Khalistan…

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Delhi's Reclaimed Water Policy: Farmhouses to pay ₹10,000/acre monthly for treated water use

Delhi plans to charge farmhouses ₹10,000 monthly for treated water use. Construction sites over 500 sqm must use reclaimed water for dust suppression. The policy aims for 100% reclaimed water use for non-potable needs by 2036. This initiative seeks to reduce groundwater extraction significantly. A master plan and ADB funding…

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Post-pandemic trend: Strong divergence in corporate profit vs investment math captures policy attention

Post-Covid, corporate profits have beaten the pace of investment recovery in a major way. Companies are reaping greater returns from their current assets, while new investments are challenged by global uncertainties and rapid technological changes.

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From Rs 1 lakh crore to Rs 2 lakh crore: Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train cost doubles; Here’s what’s behind the massive rise

The cost of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project has nearly doubled to Rs 2.1 lakh crore. The revised estimate was presented to the Cabinet for approval on Tuesday. Delays in land acquisition and the procurement of train sets have contributed to the significant cost escalation. The entire corridor is now…

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In 2016, Dolly Parton gave $1,000 per month for six months to Tennessee wildfire victims, raising $8.9 million through My People fund

The world mourns the loss of country music legend Dolly Parton, who passed away peacefully at eighty in Nashville on August 25. From her modest roots, she transformed into an icon, creating a legacy through her music. Passionate about education, she founded the Imagination Library, delivering countless free books to…

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Four India-based companies engulfed in Trump's economic offensive against Iran

The United States has sanctioned four Indian companies and three individuals for facilitating Iran trade. These actions place Indian businesses dealing with Tehran under increased scrutiny. Washington aims to sever economic lifelines sustaining the Iranian regime through "Operation Economic Outcast". India maintains limited but strategically important economic ties with Iran,…

The Economic Times

Lake America? Trump's latest salvo against Canada takes ties to uncharted waters

TOI Correspondent From Washington : US-Canada relations are in danger of tipping into Niagara Falls, which straddles both countries, after MAGA boss Donald Trump threatened to rename Lake Ontario, into which the storied waterfall empties -- as Lake America. Ontario’s pugnacious premier Doug Ford in turn effectively said "bring it…

The Times of India

Two Parsi-owned Perry Cross Road bungalows to be torn down for Rs 1,500 crore luxury project

Bungalows on Perry Cross Road in Bandra, Gladhurst and Kavas Lodge, are set to be torn down by Supreme Universal to make way for two luxury towers valued at roughly Rs 1,500 crore. Dating back to the early 1900s and owned by Parsi families, the properties join a wider trend…

The Economic Times

Census 2027 to drop separate ‘beggars and vagrants’ category

Scheduled for 2027, India's Census will implement transformative updates to its data collection methods. The existing category for 'beggars and vagrants' will be removed, integrating these individuals into an 'others' classification. Moreover, natural calamities will join the list of migration factors. The census will aim to collect more parental information…

The Economic Times

Turkish military transport flights to Pakistan raise eyebrows in India

In a 60-hour operation, Turkish military transport aircraft, including C-130 Hercules and A400M models, delivered cargo to Pakistan’s military bases. There is speculation that these flights transported Turkish military gear and drones. This event highlights the strengthening defense relationship between Turkey, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia, reigniting discussions about Ankara’s military…

The Economic Times

Gurgaon rain leaves school bus stuck in traffic for 8 hours amid severe waterlogging; Class 2 girl trapped for 8 hours comes home hungry and traumatised

Gurgaon rain: Heavy rain and severe waterlogging in Gurgaon left several school buses stranded for hours on Monday, with some children taking up to seven hours to reach home. A Class 2 girl spent eight hours on her journey from school to home, while parents waded through flooded roads to…

The Economic Times

Wholesale buyers savour softening sugar even as households' wait for a sweeter deal continues

Wholesale sugar prices have seen a significant 15% fall due to recent government import decisions. Traders are optimistic about further reductions as fresh supplies are set to arrive shortly. However, consumers will not notice a drop in retail prices just yet as old inventory needs to be sold off first.

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US proposes $103,265 H-1B fee: Hiring set to become more costly

The Trump administration has proposed a new $103,265 fee for cap-subject H-1B petitions, as the earlier $100,000 payment imposed through a presidential proclamation in Sept 2025 has run into legal challenges and is set to expire next month (unless extended). The new proposal, however, is based on a different legal…

The Times of India

Trump tightens Iran squeeze, hurting China and India in the process

The TOI correspondent from Washington: As the war against Iran drags on, the Trump administration on Monday announced an effort intended to cut Tehran off from the global economy. Treasury secretary Scott Bessent said, “We are launching an economic onslaught against Iran’s financial connections around the globe. Our objective is…

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The Oval Obese: Trump's junk food habit crashes into Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) crusade

President Trump's administration champions the importance of healthy eating and providing nutritious options to Americans. However, his fondness for fast food and sugary beverages presents a notable contradiction. This discrepancy weakens the central theme of the 'Make America Healthy Again' initiative. Health professionals emphasize that the president's weight warrants greater…

The Economic Times

India’s satellite launch cost 4 times higher than US, Cambridge study finds; Space Dept disputes findings

A new study reveals that satellite launch costs in India are the highest among key markets. Government sources challenge this perception, highlighting the advantages of subsidies and strategic savings. To support the growth of private sector space ventures, various funding schemes are being implemented, with expectations of a sharp decrease…

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Jaish-e-Mohammed’s Bahawalpur terror base restored after damage in Operation Sindoor: Report

Jaish-e-Mohammed's headquarters in Bahawalpur is back in action after extensive renovations at the Markaz Subhanallah complex over the past year. Indian forces responded with retaliatory strikes during Operation Sindoor, inflicting considerable damage. It appears that Pakistani authorities have invested significantly in the facility's reconstruction. With Masood Azhar facing health challenges,…

The Economic Times

Supreme Court slams ‘luxury litigation’, imposes Rs 5 lakh cost on both litigants

The Supreme Court has strongly disapproved of luxury litigation practices. Influential individuals indulging in such cases delay genuine legal proceedings. The court imposed a Rs 5 lakh cost on each litigant for unclean hands. Actress Rehana Khan and her lawyer faced rejection of their prolonged legal battles. Their actions occupied…

The Economic Times

New headlight rules coming soon: What bike riders & vehicle owners need to know as govt plans to tighten high-intensity light norms

Anticipated changes to road safety policies will restrict two-wheeler headlamps to low-beam mode only. Buses and heavy vehicles will be required to use genuine reflective tapes to improve visibility. Furthermore, stricter regulations will be introduced for headlamp intensity and colour temperature across all vehicle categories. An alert system may also…

The Economic Times

Man carrying Rs 25 lakh in Thar robbed at gunpoint on Delhi-Meerut Expressway as armed gang from Scorpio stopped his car and fled with cash

A Meerut businessman carrying Rs 25 lakh in his Thar was robbed by armed men on the Delhi-Meerut Expressway while other vehicles continued to pass. The gang allegedly stopped his car, held him at gunpoint and took the cash before escaping. Police have detained three suspects and seized two cars.

The Times of India

Wash rice twice, not 7 times: Drought-hit England targets faith, cultural habits

TOI correspondent from London: Wash rice twice, not seven times. Use a one-litre jug, not a running tap for wudu. England’s water crisis has put rice bowls and prayer taps in the crosshairs, with a £270,000 taxpayer-funded campaign urging South Asian communities to wash rice fewer times and Muslims to…

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Iran hackers shut UK power facility for 4 days

TOI correspondent from London: Hackers allegedly tied to Iran govt shut down a small British energy generator for four days last month, in what is believed to be UK’s first cyberattack targeting an energy facility. The attack came at the same time as a series of cyberattacks on US water…

The Times of India

Vancouver captures heat that normally disappears down showers, sinks and toilets and sends it back into buildings; sewage now supplies most of one district's renewable heat

Every day thousands of showers, sinks and toilets flush warm wastewater down the drain. Now some of that heat is not going to waste in Vancouver. Instead, it is being recovered from sewage and pumped into buildings to power one of the city’s largest low-carbon heating systems, states a report…

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