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Meat shops in Delhi to be at least 150 meters away from religious places, says new licence policy by MCD, traders’ body threatens protests
New license policy for meat shops in Delhi suggests a minimum distance of 150 meters between the shops and religious places or cremation grounds.
Apple threat notifications: Politicians, journalists claim they received hacking alerts; Apple says individuals in 150 countries received ‘unreliable’ alerts
In a new political potboiler, some iPhone-using Opposition leaders have claimed to have received "threat alerts" from Apple.
‘Highest importance’: EAM S Jaishankar meets families of 8 Indians given death penalty by Qatar, says govt will do everything to secure their release
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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday met with the families of eight Indians detained in Qatar and assured them that the government will make all efforts to secure their release.
PM Modi announces launch of ‘Mera Yuva Bharat’ initiative to encourage youth’s participation in nation-building
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced launch of Mera Yuva Bharat initiative and urged people to promote 'vocal for local' during festivals.
Union government sets minimum export price of $800 per metric tonne for onions amid surging prices, to increase buffer
Union Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution notified a Minimum Export Price of $800 per Metric Ton for the export of onions
North East India Festival commences in Ho Chi Minh City, aims to strengthen ties between India and Vietnam
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The North East India Festival officially commenced yesterday evening in Ho Chi Minh City, and aims to strengthen ties between India and Vietnam
Did you receive a ‘Sample Testing Message’ emergency alert on your phone: Read why you got it and what it means
Indians have been receiving test emergency messages on the mobile devices since August.
No second marriage for govt employees without approval even if allowed under religion: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has clarified that no state government employee can enter into a second marriage without the approval of the government.
Uttarakhand’s Waqf properties to be brought under the RTI Act ensuring transparency, over 2,200 properties registered under Waqf: Details
Around 2,200 waqf properties are registered with the Uttarakhand Waqf Board, which would now be under RTI Act
Modi govt’s regional air connectivity scheme UDAN completes 6 successful years, 1.3 crore passengers carried, 499 routes operationalised
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The Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) - UDAN (Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik), a government-backed initiative to improve infrastructure and connectivity in India, especially in remote and underserved regions, completed six years.
