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Vedanta ran covert lobbying campaign to weaken environmental laws: OCCRP

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Vedanta ran covert lobbying campaign to weaken environmental laws: OCCRP

File picture of the Vedanta logo outside its headquarters in Mumbai | Photo Credit: Reuters Mining and oil giant Vedanta ran a covert lobbying campaign to weaken key environmental regulations during the pandemic, OCCRP alleged in a new report. The not-for-profit organisation said the Indian government approved the changes without public consultation and implemented them…

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S&P Global India Manufacturing PMI signals August activity hit nearly three-year high

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S&P Global India Manufacturing PMI signals August activity hit nearly three-year high

Representational image only. | Photo Credit: The Hindu   Manufacturing firms’ order books and output levels expanded at the fastest pace in nearly three years this August, as per the S&P Global India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) that rose to 58.6 last month from 57.7 in July.  A reading of over 50 on the index…

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Thwarted another attempt to fly drone to Moscow: Mayor

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Thwarted another attempt to fly drone to Moscow: Mayor

Russian Defence Ministry headquarters is seen in Moscow on August 31, 2023. Russian air defences destroyed a drone approaching Moscow in the Voskresensky district, about 60 km from the capital, the city’s Mayor said. | Photo Credit: AFP Russian air defences destroyed a drone approaching Moscow, the city’s Mayor said on Friday, September 1, 2023,…

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Babar Azam Scripts Huge Asia Cup Record, Goes Past Virat Kohli In Elite List

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Babar Azam Scripts Huge Asia Cup Record, Goes Past Virat Kohli In Elite List

Babar Azam now has the highest individual score by a captain in Asia Cup.© AFP Pakistan captain Babar smashed a stunning 151 off 131 balls to set up a big win for his team in the Asia Cup opener against Nepal in Multan on Wednesday. During his knock, Babar achieved multiple milestones. He now has…

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‘Poor, Lower Caste’ Taunts By Teachers Drive Teen To Suicide In UP: Cops

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‘Poor, Lower Caste’ Taunts By Teachers Drive Teen To Suicide In UP: Cops

The school’s principal has denied the allegations. Lucknow: A 14-year-old student has allegedly been driven to suicide by two teachers from her school in Uttar Pradesh. Her crime? She was poor and from a lower caste and had questioned one of the teachers when she was given a fee receipt for an amount lower than…

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“What’s Going On?” Ukraine Official’s Post On Putin’s Health Goes Viral

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“What’s Going On?” Ukraine Official’s Post On Putin’s Health Goes Viral

Russia has not issued any statement on Vladimir Putin’s health. Russian President Vladimir Putin’s health has been in focus since he launched an invasion of Ukraine in February last year. Several instances of speculation about Mr Putin’s health have prompted heightened media attention and discussions about the future of Russia’s leadership. Most of them have…

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Public sector Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have slashed the price of 19 kg commercial LPG gas cylinders by ₹158. The new prices will be effective from today. In Delhi, the retail price of the 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder will be ₹1,522

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Public sector Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have slashed the price of 19 kg commercial LPG gas cylinders by ₹158. The new prices will be effective from today. In Delhi, the retail price of the 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder will be ₹1,522

File picture of workers loading LPG cylinders on to a truck. | Photo Credit: Reuters Public sector Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have slashed the price of 19 kg commercial LPG gas cylinders by ₹158, according to the sources. The new prices will be effective from today. In Delhi, the retail price of the 19 kg commercial…

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On Diamond League Second Place Finish, Neeraj Chopra’s Honest Admission

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On Diamond League Second Place Finish, Neeraj Chopra’s Honest Admission

Newly-crowned world champion Neeraj Chopra missed out on a top podium finish to settle for second position with a final round throw of 85.71 metres in the men’s javelin event of the Diamond League Meeting here. The 25-year-old Chopra, also the reigning Olympic champion, produced three legal throws of 80.79m, 85.22m and 85.71m while the…

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