Govt seeks to exempt solid waste management facilities & CETPs from prior green clearance | India News

NEW DELHI: In a move that will fast-track the establishment of municipal solid waste management facilities and common effluent treatment plants (CETPs), the Union environment ministry has proposed exempting such projects from prior environmental clearance.The ministry came out with two separate draft notifications for this purpose last week, arguing that such facilities are basically “essential…

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Push for efficiency: Maharashtra launches ‘e-bond’ system; replaces stamp paper bonds for trade

The Maharashtra government on Friday rolled out an electronic bond, or ‘e-bond’, system for import and export transactions, replacing traditional stamp paper bonds, officials said. The move is aimed at simplifying trade procedures, accelerating business operations, and modernising the state’s economy.Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule said Maharashtra has become the 16th state in India to adopt…

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Operation Sindoor helped elevate stature of Pakistan army and its chief in Pakistan; could fuel cross-border terrorism: Lt General Hooda | Lucknow News

LUCKNOW: India must remain fully prepared for future challenges as Operation Sindoor has significantly elevated the stature of the Pakistan Army and its chief, Gen Asim Munir within Pakistan — a development that could embolden Islamabad to intensify its support for cross-border terrorism. The point was raised by Lt Gen DS Hooda (retd), the architect…

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Kidney damage symptoms: 5 body parts that hurt |

The kidneys are vital organs responsible for filtering waste, balancing fluids, and regulating blood pressure. When kidney function declines, the body often sends out early warning signs, not always near the kidneys themselves. Kidney damage signs can include discomfort in various body parts that hurt when kidneys are affected, such as the lower back, abdomen,…

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‘My heart is shattered’: TVK chief Vijay’s first reaction on deadly stampede at his rally; says he feels ‘pain and sorrow’ | India News

Karur: Victims being brought to a hospital after a stampede-like situation was witnessed during a rally presided by Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief and actor Vijay, in Karur district, Tamil Nadu. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay said his heart is “shattered” as he broke his silence on the deadly stampede at…

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AISSEE 2026 Sainik School admissions: Application window closes today; check direct link to apply here

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is currently accepting online applications for the All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination (AISSEE) 2026 for admission to Class 6 and Class 9 in Sainik Schools and New Sainik Schools across the country for the academic year 2026-27. Students who are yet to apply are advised to complete the process…

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SIR row: Amartya Sen raises concern over revision; claims it risks ‘disenfranchising’ poor people | India News

NEW DELHI: Nobel laureate Amartya Sen raised concerns over the special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in poll-bound Bihar, cautioning that without sensitivity, the exercise could “disenfranchise” large sections of the poor and marginalised. He questioned the fairness of a bureaucratic process that requires strict documentation from citizens who may not have easy access…

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‘Tere sath Amole Gupte hojayega’: Abhinav Kashyap recounts FAINTING due to Salman Khan; recalls a friend WARNING him |

Filmmaker Abhinav Kashyap alleges Salman Khan’s family harassed him during ‘Dabangg’ production, leading to an argument where Khan accused him of theft. Kashyap claims he fainted after Khan’s rude remarks. A friend’s intervention, warning of a similar fate to Amole Gupte, convinced Kashyap to stay on the project, which became a box office hit. Filmmaker…

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