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Delhi PWD to have separate engineering cadre, says CM
The Delhi government has decided to develop a separate engineering cadre for the Public Works Department (PWD) to accelerate development-related construction works and fix accountability.
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September 04, 2025
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GST Council clears 5, 18 pc tax slabs; to go into effect 22 Sept
In a landmark move, the GST Council, chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, on Wednesday rationalised the indirect tax structure, cutting the current four slabs down to two—scrapping the 12 per cent and 28 per cent rates, while retaining the 5 per cent and 18 per cent slabs.
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September 04, 2025
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US Open: Djokovic edges Fritz to set up Alcaraz SF showdown
Novak Djokovic advanced to his fourth semifinal in as many majors this year after beating Taylor Fritz, 6-3, 7-5, 3-6, 6-4, in the US Open quarterfinals in Arthur Ashe Stadium.
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September 04, 2025
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Xi, Kim & Putin unite in Beijing show of strength
The leaders of China, North Korea and Russia stood shoulder to shoulder Wednesday as high-tech military hardware and thousands of marching soldiers filled the streets of Beijing.
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September 04, 2025
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Bhambri hopes to continue dream run after making maiden US Open quarters
Continuing his \"dream\" run, India's Yuki Bhambri stormed into his first-ever Grand Slam quarter-final after winning the third round of the men's doubles event with Michael Venus of New Zealand at the US Open 2025 in New York on Tuesday.
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September 04, 2025
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Unincorporated establishments up to 7.94 cr; jobs cross 13 cr
The establishments in the unincorporated non-agricultural sector rose to 7.94 crore during April-June 2025, compared to 7.85 crore in the previous quarter, data released by the Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MoSPI) said on Wednesday.
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September 04, 2025
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JSW Cement incurs ₹1,356-cr loss in Q1FY26
JSW Cement officially announced on Wednesday that its loss in the first quarter of the financial year 2026 (Q1 FY26) widened to Rs 1,356.17 crore, as against Rs 15.12 crore in Q1 FY25.
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September 04, 2025
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Dethroned by default
Democracies that share our parliamentary heritage have resisted the temptation to fuse criminal process with constitutional legitimacy, says Satyadeep Kumar Singh.
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September 04, 2025
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Russia hits Ukraine as Zelenskyy seeks aid
Russia fired more than 500 drones and two dozen missiles at Ukraine overnight, authorities said Wednesday, as Ukraine's president and European leaders persevered with talks aimed at strengthening Ukrainian defenses and adding momentum to so far unsuccessful US-led peace efforts.
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September 04, 2025
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Sirsa Announces First-Ever Jan Sunwai Initiative for Delhi's Industrial Sector
Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Wednesday announced several new initiatives by the state government to support the industries, including the first-ever Jan Sunwai program for direct grievance redressal for the sector.
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September 04, 2025
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US strike kills 11 in Caribbean
President Donald Trump said Tuesday the US has carried out a strike in the southern Caribbean against a drug-carrying vessel that departed from Venezuela and was operated by the Tren de Aragua gang.
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September 04, 2025
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Persecuted minorities can stay if they entered before Dec 2024
A person from minority communities, including Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis and Christians from neighboring nations including Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan, who were compelled to seek shelter in India due to religious persecution or fear of it and entered India on or before 31st December, 2024, with or without valid documents including passport or other travel documents, will be exempted from any penal action, said a government notification.
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September 04, 2025
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Cummins prepared to push his body to feature in the Ashes
Australia's Ashes and T20 World Cup 2026 build-up has suffered a setback with Pat Cummins ruled out of the upcoming white-ball series against New Zealand and India due to lumbar bone stress.
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September 04, 2025
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Ambala Cantt on high alert amid rising water level in Tangri River
Haryana's Energy, Transport, and Labour Minister Anil Vij said the Ambala Cantonment administration is on high alert following information of increased water flow in the Tangri River.
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September 04, 2025
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CBSE and NCB sign MoU to promote drug-free school environment
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Ministry of Home Affairs signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the CBSE headquarters, here on Wednesday, to strengthen cooperation in creating a drug-free school environment and raising awareness against substance abuse.
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September 04, 2025
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Will Supreme Court affirm Trump's monarchy?
Trading partners of the United States are facing a fresh period of uncertainty after a US federal appeals court ruled President Donald Trump's \"reciprocal\" tariffs were illegal.
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September 04, 2025
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Market rebounds; FMCG, durables rise on GST meet
The stock market on Wednesday saw a sharp rebound from day's lows. Sensex rose 550 points from day's low and Nifty trading above the 24,700 level.
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September 04, 2025
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Narratives, noise and the new global order
Geostrategic communication in the latter half of 2025 is undergoing a tectonic shift and an unprecedented push.
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September 04, 2025
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Cabinet clears ₹1,500-cr scheme to boost critical mineral recycling
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved a Rs 1,500 cr incentive scheme to develop recycling capacity in the country for the separation and production of critical minerals from secondary sources.
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September 04, 2025
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SP president comes out in support of ABVP activists injured in police action
Coming out in support of Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) activists, injured in police action, Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday demanded compensation of Rs 1 lakh for each injured from the rival organisation.
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September 04, 2025
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Delhi CM Resumes 'Jan Sunwai' With Enhanced Security in Place
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday resumed her 'Jan Sunwai' (public hearing) programme at her residence now with enhanced security measures, in the wake of the attack on her at a public hearing around two weeks ago.
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September 04, 2025
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3 Killed in Jammu Floods; Most Highways Blocked by Landslides
Three people, including a woman and her daughter, were killed due to the continuing torrential rains in the Jammu region on Wednesday, while 44 people trapped in a flooded village were rescued by security forces.
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September 04, 2025
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Himachal govt speeds up restoration of telecom services in rain-hit districts
The Himachal Pradesh government is working on top priority to restore telecommunication services badly damaged by heavy rains in Chamba, Kullu and Lahaul-Spiti districts on August 25 and 26.
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September 04, 2025
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Dropped from Test side, Labuschagne resets focus to reclaim Ashes spot
Dropped in West Indies, Australia's long-time No. 3 Marnus Labuschagne said he has reverted to ending his obsession over batting technique in a bid to reclaim his spot in Australia's Test team for the upcoming five-Test Ashes series, starting November 21 in Perth.
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September 04, 2025
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Tariffs and Autonomy
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the side-lines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Tianjin carried more weight than the symbolism of a shared limousine ride.
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September 04, 2025
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Delhi Police busts international drug syndicate; arrests six
Six people, including two Nigerians and a woman, were arrested by the Delhi Police after dismantling an international drug syndicate in Bengaluru, officials said on Wednesday.
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September 04, 2025
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KCR family paying for their sins, says Telangana CM Revanth Reddy
Telangana CM A. Revanth Reddy on Wednesday reacted to the feud in the family of former CM K. Chandrasekhar Rao, saying they are paying for their sins.
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September 04, 2025
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Long-term infra and public-welfare projects among NDMC initiatives for monsoon preparedness
The fourth meeting of the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC), presided over by Delhi Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh on Wednesday deliberated and approved a wide range of measures that underline its commitment to ensuring robust civic preparedness with modern infrastructure and long-term welfare for the residents.
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September 04, 2025
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India Eyes Stronger Trade Ties Via FTAs, Talks On With USA: Goyal
Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, on Tuesday, said India is expanding trade ties across the globe through Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), and is in dialogue with the United States for a bilateral trade agreement.
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September 03, 2025
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KCR Gets Interim Relief From High Court in Kaleshwaram Case
In a temporary relief to the former Telangana chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao and former irrigation minister T Harish Rao, the High Court has directed that no adverse action should be taken based on the findings of the PC Ghosh Commission on the Kaleshwaram project till further orders.
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