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NITI Aayog proposes faster green nods for chemical sector
The government think-tank NITI Aayog on Thursday called for sweeping reforms to slash environmental clearance times for chemical manufacturing projects from nearly two years to six months, citing bureaucratic delays that it said deterred foreign investment.
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July 04, 2025
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Lock union rooms in colleges, HC tells govt
{ STIR OVER KOLKATA GANG RAPE
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July 04, 2025
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EXTRAORDINARY CULTURE OF TIBET BELONGS TO THE WORLD, SAYS RICHARD GERE
Renowned Hollywood star and chair of the International Campaign for Tibet, Richard Gere, who is in Dharamshala for the 90th birthday celebration of the 14th Dalai Lama, on Thursday, said extraordinary culture of Tibet does not just belong to Tibet anymore but it belongs to the world and it is a jewel.
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July 04, 2025
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SC collegium clears 36 names as high court judge nominees
In a major step towards overhauling the judicial appointments process, the Supreme Court collegium has cleared a record 36 names for elevation as judges to various high courts, following its unprecedented two-day marathon of personal interviews with 54 candidates earlier this week.
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July 04, 2025
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Fewer sittings a concern, we need more time to take up our issues'
As the 18th Lok Sabha completes its first year, here's a look at first-time MP Satpal Brahamchari’s performance in the lower House of Parliament and his plans for the constituency.
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July 04, 2025
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NO ALLIANCE WITH CONG ANYMORE, SAYS KEJRIWAL
AHMEDABAD: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday announced that his party has ended its alliance with the Congress, accusing it of indirectly Supporting the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Gujarat.
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July 04, 2025
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3 of family die as roof collapses after heavy rain in Hoshiarpur
A migrant from Bihar and his two daughters were killed, while three other members of the family were injured when the roof of their rented house collapsed at Ahiyapur village near Tanda amid heavy rain early on Thursday.
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July 04, 2025
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23-YR-OLD MAN SHOT DEAD OVER GANG RIVALRY
PHAGWARA: A 23-year-old man, identified as Navjot Kumar, was shot dead in Gandwa village on Wednesday night, allegedly over an old gang rivalry, police said on Thursday.
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July 04, 2025
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HARYANA UNVEILS COMPREHENSIVE ROADMAP TO ELIMINATE AIR POLLUTION
Chairperson of Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) Rajesh Verma on Thursday chaired a meeting regarding implementation of various environmental directives for abatement of air pollution in Haryana.
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July 04, 2025
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Making peace with grief, learning to live with it
I wish I were a child again because skinned knees were better than broken hearts.
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July 04, 2025
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Djokovic cruises past Evans in statement win
After all these years, Novak Djokovic knew this particular Wimbledon tradition well. The post-match winner's on-court speech.
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July 04, 2025
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Pak accounts briefly restored, blocked again
IT WAS THE RESULT OF A TECHNICAL ERROR THAT INADVERTENTLY LIFTED THE RESTRICTIONS, SAY OFFICIALS
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July 04, 2025
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Sikh body questions credibility of SGPC's jathedar reform panel
The Global Sikh Council (GSC) has raised objections to the 34-member advisory committee recently constituted by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) to draft service rules for the jathedar of Akal Takht.
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July 04, 2025
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What Prada did to the GI law and Kolhapuris
The leather sandals seen on the ramp for the Prada Men Spring Summer 2026 collection have recently been in the eye of a storm. While Prada has now acknowledged that the products were inspired by the traditional Kolhapuri chappals (a registered Geographical Indication since 2019) has any law been broken here?
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July 04, 2025
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Right to pick successor rests with Dalai Lama, institution: India
In a terse message to China, India asserted on Thursday that the right to pick the 14th Dalai Lama's successor rests with the incumbent and the institution, a day after Beijing said that his reincarnation must have its approval.
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July 04, 2025
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Heavy rains in HP boost water level in Punjab dams
Heavy rainfall in the upper catchment areas of the Sutlej and Beas rivers in Himachal Pradesh has led to an increase in the water levels of the Pong and Ranjit Sagar dams.
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July 04, 2025
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Panel approves ₹1L-cr capability boost for forces
The defence acquisition council (DAC) on Thursday gave its initial approval for buying military hardware worth ₹1.05 lakh crore to sharpen the capabilities of the Indian armed forces, with the equipment ranging from minesweepers, quick-reaction surface-to-air missiles and electronic warfare systems to armoured recovery vehicles, the defence ministry said.
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July 04, 2025
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India’s democratic stability a ray of hope in uncertain times: Modi
A strong India will contribute to a more stable world at a time of global uncertainty and the changing circumstances emphasise the need for global governance reforms as institutions created in the past century are struggling to respond, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday.
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July 04, 2025
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Trade deal with US unclear ahead of deadline: S Korea
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung said that it remained unclear whether Seoul and Washington could conclude their tariff negotiations by the deadline set by President Donald Trump for next week, noting on Thursday that both nations were still working to clarify their positions and identify areas of agreement.
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July 04, 2025
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Landslides disrupt Char Dham Yatra
Landslides triggered by rains disrupted the movement on the Char Dham Yatra routes on Thursday, officials aware of the matter said.
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July 04, 2025
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AK-47 RIFLE, 37 CARTRIDGES RECOVERED NEAR PAK BORDER IN FEROZEPUR
An assault rifle AK-47 along with 37 live cartridges were recovered from an agricultural field near Ghoda Chakk village in the Mamdot area of Ferozepur along the India-Pakistan border, an official said on Thursday.
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July 04, 2025
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1K DEFRAUDED IN AJL'S ACQUISITION BY GANDHIS, ED TELLS DELHI COURT
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday told aDelhi court that Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi used their company, Young Indian (YI), asa vehicle to acquire Associated Journals Limited (AJL) —the publisher of the National Herald — in amanner that defrauded over a thousand shareholders and enabled the transfer of assets worth ₹2,000 crore for just ₹50 lakh.
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July 04, 2025
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Man held for killing brother in Fatehabad
A 65-year-old drunk man was killed by his brother with a sharp-edged weapon in Fatehabad on Wednesday night, police said. The deceased has been identified as Raghubir Singh alias Rodu, a resident of Nehla village in the district.
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July 04, 2025
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Oppn on board, HC judge removal to begin: Centre
Union parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday said the government will soon begin collecting the signatures of lawmakers to initiate the process of justice Yashwant Varma's removal in the monsoon session that begins July 21. The government is yet to decide which House the motion will be moved in.
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July 04, 2025
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How basic structure doctrine protects constitutional rights
The Constitution of India enshrines a vision of justice—social, economic, and political—and a commitment to equality in status and opportunity.
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July 03, 2025
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Beijing Returns to the Geopolitical Centrestage
Quad remains resilient. But coalitions to counter China are fraying and everyone wants to be friends with Beijing again
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July 03, 2025
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Amid tight security, 5.8k leave for Amarnath shrine
Amid chants of 'Bam Bam Bhole' and 'Har Har Mahadev', Jammu and Kashmir lieutenant governor (LG) Manoj Sinha flagged off the first batch of Amarnath pilgrims from Yatri Niwas base camp at Bhagwati Nagar here on Wednesday morning.
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July 03, 2025
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UK Govt Backs Finance Min After Tears in Parl
The British government said on Wednesday that finance minister Rachel Reeves was \"going nowhere\" after she appeared visibly upset in parliament as rumours swirled around her future.
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July 03, 2025
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Court's Pivot on Social Justice
Reservations in appointments and promotions for apex court staff positions is a welcome step
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July 03, 2025
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Notorious criminal shot in leg amid 'escape bid' in Moga
A notorious criminal, Daljit Singh alias Sikander, suffered a bullet injury when he opened fire at the Moga police party in a bid to escape on Wednesday.
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