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40 Years After Bhopal Gas Tragedy, Toxic Waste Disposal Continues To Hang Fire

Press Trust of India | Monday December 02, 2024, Bhopal

In the intervening night of December 2-3, 1984, highly toxic gas methyl isocyanate leaked from the Union Carbide factory, killing 5,479 people and maiming more than five lakh others.

Teen Threatens Mother With Sword After She Refused To Give Money For Phone

Press Trust of India | Monday December 02, 2024, Nagpur

An 18-year-old boy allegedly threatened his mother with a sword after she refused to give him Rs 10,000 to buy a phone, a Nagpur police station official said on Monday.

Explained: How Volkswagen Group Allegedly Evaded Billions In Taxes In India

Edited by Abhishek Chakraborty | Monday December 02, 2024, New Delhi

The Volkswagen Group, which include the brands Volkswagen, Audi, Skoda, Porche, and Lamborghini has been accused by Indian authorities of evading $1.4 billion (Rs 118.6 billion) in taxes, which is roughly Rs 11,865 crore.

Actor Playing Demon In Ramayana Play Kills Pig On Stage, Eats Raw Meat In Odisha

Press Trust of India | Monday December 02, 2024, Bhubaneshwar

A 45-year-old theatre actor playing the role of a demon in Ramayana was arrested after he ripped the stomach of a live pig on stage and ate its meat in Odisha's Ganjam district, police said.

Court Dismisses Police Order Cancelling Puja Khedkar's Mother's Arms Licence

Press Trust of India | Monday December 02, 2024, Mumbai

The Bombay High Court has quashed an order passed by the Pune police commissioner cancelling the arms licence of Manorama Khedkar, the mother of controversial former IAS officer Puja Khedkar.

Man Killed, 3 Injured As Speeding Car Rams Parked Vehicle In Gurugram

Press Trust of India | Monday December 02, 2024, Gurugram

A 29-year-old man was killed while his three friends suffered critical injuries after a speeding Baleno collided with a Fortuner parked on the roadside on the Golf Course Road in Sector 53, police said on Monday.

Case File Against 15 CISF Personnel For Alleged Assault On Doctor In Navi Mumbai

Press Trust of India | Monday December 02, 2024, Mumbai

2 Police have registered a case against 10 to 15 CISF personnel for allegedly assaulting a doctor, his brother, and another person in a road rage in Navi Mumbai township, officials said on Monday.

Those 'Evicted' From Assam Can Return To Manipur If...: Biren Singh

Press Trust of India | Monday December 02, 2024, Imphal

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Monday said he is in touch with Assam authorities over the "eviction" of some people in Karbi Anglong.

GST On Cigarettes, Tobacco, Aerated Beverages May Be Hiked To 35%

Press Trust of India | Monday December 02, 2024, New Delhi

The GoM on GST rate rationalisation on Monday decided to hike tax on sin goods like aerated beverages, cigarettes, tobacco and related products to 35 per cent from the present 28 per cent, an official said.

Case Filed Against Rajasthan Congress MLA Over Alleged Remark On Bureaucrats

Press Trust of India | Monday December 02, 2024, Jaipur

A Congress MLA in Rajasthan was booked for allegedly making a controversial statement against bureaucrats, officials said on Monday.

Centre Expected To Clear Procurement Of 26 Rafale-M Fighter Jets: Navy Chief

Press Trust of India | Monday December 02, 2024, New Delhi

The government has approved the construction of two indigenously designed nuclear attack submarines and is expected to ink contracts next month to procure 26 naval variants of Rafale jets, Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh Tripathi said.

No Rooms, Meals For Bangladeshi Tourists In Tripura: Hotel Association

NDTV News Desk | Monday December 02, 2024, Guwahati

Hotels and restaurants in Tripura will not temporarily accept bookings from tourists from Bangladesh, the top association of the travel sector in the northeast state said in a statement, amid the strain in diplomatic ties between the two neighbours.

PM Modi To Dedicate Implementation Of Criminal Laws To Nation In Chandigarh

Press Trust of India | Monday December 02, 2024, Chandigarh

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will dedicate to the nation the successful implementation of three new criminal laws on Tuesday at Chandigarh.

Fungus, Live Larvae Found In Nutritional Snacks For Students In Palghar Schools

Press Trust of India | Monday December 02, 2024, Mumbai

In a shocking incident, fungus and live larvae were allegedly found in the nutritional snacks provided to students of at least two Zilla Parishad and state government-aided schools in tribal-dominated Palghar district.

Weather Body Forecasts Milder Winter, Fewer Coldwave Days Ahead

Press Trust of India | Monday December 02, 2024, New Delhi

India is set to experience a milder winter with fewer coldwave days, the weather office said on Monday and forecast above-normal minimum temperatures during the season.