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Centre asks states to appoint district nodal officers to speed up LPG-to-PNG shift
The central government has asked states and union territories to appoint district-level nodal officers to accelerate household transition from LPG to piped natural gas (PNG) in areas where the network exists. A letter f…
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Gold, silver prices likely to extend gains next week, analysts say
Analysts expect gold and silver prices to maintain upward momentum in the coming week, though profit-booking at higher levels could limit gains. US inflation and GDP data, along with West Asia developments, are cited as…
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Nationwide anti-narcotics fortnightly drives to begin from September
India will launch a year-long anti-narcotics enforcement drive from September, with 24 special drives each lasting a fortnight. The Narcotics Control Bureau has asked states and central agencies to focus on absconding o…
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Supreme Court eases eligibility norms for judicial services exams
The Supreme Court has eased eligibility criteria for judicial services examinations, removing the mandatory practice requirement for recruitments notified until March 31, 2027. Thereafter, one year of practice, plus tra…
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Parliament session not prorogued 10 days after adjournment; delimitation bill speculation grows
Parliament's Monsoon Session remains formally open 10 days after both Houses were adjourned sine die, fueling speculation that the government may be considering a special sitting to pass a delimitation-linked Constituti…
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RBI dollar swap scheme mobilises $72.8 billion
Banks have gathered $72.8 billion in foreign-currency inflows under the RBI's special swap facility as of August 21, with the pace picking up sharply in recent weeks. Most came from FCNR(B) deposits.
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Supreme Court judge's dissent warns of risk to labour law protections
Justice B.V. Nagarathna's 147-page dissent warns that the Supreme Court's majority decision redefining 'industry' under the Industrial Relations Code 2020 could undermine worker protections and strengthen corporate barg…
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India's maize-based ethanol push raises import dependence
India's policy to cut crude oil imports is increasing its reliance on imported maize for ethanol production, a product it exported until recently. Despite falling crude prices, E20 fuel remains expensive due to low maiz…
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CJP to review Centre's assurances on exam irregularities; fresh stir possible
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) will review on August 24 whether the central government has fulfilled written assurances made after the party withdrew its nationwide agitation against exam irregularities on July 25. The…
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Sugar prices surge in Jamshedpur ahead of festive season
Sugar prices in Jamshedpur have risen sharply, with retail rates at Rs 63–68 per kg, up from Rs 52–55 a month ago, squeezing households and businesses before the festive season.
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Hyderabad police-industry body marks 20 years, plans safer after-school transport
The Society for Cyberabad Security Council (SCSC), a Hyderabad police-industry partnership, is marking 20 years and plans to expand its Student Mobility programme to cover after-school activities using RTC buses and a t…
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AAI seeks approval for third terminal at Bhubaneswar airport
The Airports Authority of India has submitted a proposal to the Union finance ministry's Public Investment Board for approval of a third terminal at Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar. The estimated Rs 1,…
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Gurgaon Metro utility clearance set for November deadline
The central housing and urban affairs ministry has set a November deadline to clear utilities and obstructions along a 2.2-km stretch of the Gurgaon Metro Phase-I corridor. The project is now under PMO-level monitoring.
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Garbage, clogged drains and traffic issues hit Dehradun's Prem Nagar
Residents of Prem Nagar in Dehradun face roadside garbage dumping, clogged drains, illegal parking and a nonfunctional signal on Chakrata Road, raising safety concerns.
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Pipeline damage disrupts water supply in Gurgaon sectors
A 700mm water pipeline near Baani Square in Sector 50 was damaged during excavation, affecting water supply to multiple sectors along Sohna Road and Southern Peripheral Road in Gurgaon.
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Odisha plans 30,000 affordable housing units under PMAY-U 2.0
Odisha has begun hiring consultants for PMAY-U 2.0, targeting 25,000–30,000 affordable housing units and 5,000 rental units across urban local bodies.