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EXPLAINED | Green Crackers Allowed for Diwali: What Does ‘Green’ Really Mean?
EXPLAINED | Green Crackers Allowed for Diwali: What Does ‘Green’ Really Mean?
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Delhi-NCR residents have a limited window to use certified green crackers on November 7 and 8. The Supreme Court’s relaxation raises a bigger question: how much pollution do these fireworks actually c ...
IndiGo’s big international ambitions face a fuel-cost test: Can Willie Walsh keep growth on course?
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With aviation fuel accounting for nearly 40 per cent of its operating expenses, IndiGo is trying to protect its low-cost advantage while preparing for a bigger international future. Its first Airbus A ...
BJP Counters Opposition Rally With Marches; Amit Shah in Hyderabad, Nitin Nabin Targets Rahul
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Amit Shah offered prayers ahead of a Hyderabad padyatra, while BJP president Nitin Nabin accused Rahul Gandhi and Tejashwi Yadav of insulting Bihar’s mandate during a march in Bhagalpur
Ram Lila 'vote chori' rally is Congress template for Lok Sabha 2029 polls
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s charge that elections have been stolen for years and that the chief election commissioner has acted in cahoots with BJP is a continuous theme and is aimed at undermining ...
Iran Demands End to US Blockade Before Hormuz Deal: ‘Ball in America’s Court’
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Tehran says its proposal could be implemented within two days if Washington meets its conditions, as Qatar mediates efforts to restart negotiations amid the threat of fresh US strikes
Trump Says He’ll ‘Check Closely’ on Nvidia’s Jensen Huang After China Spy Report
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The US president praised the Nvidia chief but qualified his confidence in him after reports linked a Chinese businesswoman to suspected intelligence gathering for Beijing
Startup Funding’s Hidden Squeeze: Who Is Funding the VCs?
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A global AI boom and India’s October funding slump conceal another divide: who gets to manage venture capital. US and European evidence shows why founders should examine the investors behind their inv ...
India-EU FTA: Will European cars, wines and luxury goods become cheaper in India?
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The India-EU trade deal promises lower import duties on eligible European cars and wines, raising the prospect of more affordable premium products. But phased tariff cuts, import quotas and other cost ...
EXPLAINED | Who Is Kimi Antonelli, the 20-Year-Old Who Became F1’s Youngest Champion?
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In Mexico City on November 1, the Mercedes driver finished third and secured the world title. His rise from junior prospect to Lewis Hamilton’s replacement, and then champion in his second F1 season, ...