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Commercial LPG cylinder cost forces TN eateries to close down

Hoteliers are especially concerned about the possibility of residential cylinders being sold on the black market to commercial venues such as small cafés and restaurants.

Nov 5, 2021

COP26: Time to Address Climate Literacy to Combat Crisis, Say Organisations

EARTHDAY.ORG's Climate Literacy Campaign and Education International's Teach for the Planet Campaign have teamed up to help students become knowledgeable and involved environmental stewards.

Nov 5, 2021

Muhurat session: Indices make healthy gains, Sensex up over 295 pts on Diwali special

The National Stock Exchange's (NSE) Nifty50 index gained 87.60 points, or 0.49 percent, to settle at 17,916.80 points, up from 17,829.20.

Nov 5, 2021

K'taka govt to increase Covid tests after witnessing large crowds

The Karnataka government has decided to conduct more Covid-19 tests in the coming 15 days in view of the huge crowds witnessed for four consecutive days after the death of actor Puneeth Rajkumar and the celebrations of bypoll results in two districts of north Karnataka.

Nov 5, 2021

After Yoga, Diwali gets international recognition; Deepavali Day Act introduced in US Congress

Indian diaspora in the US has another reason to celebrate Diwali this year as a Deepavali Day Act was introduced in US Congress with an aim to make Diwali a federal holiday.

Nov 4, 2021

Sri Lanka farmers up in arms over fertiliser scarcity; India airlifts nano nitrogen

To help Sri Lankan government whose decision to go fully organic and ban chemical fertilisers has created the sudden crisis, India rushed two Indian Air Force planes with a consignment of nano nitrogen fertiliser

Nov 4, 2021

Make Diwali federal holiday in US; lawmaker introduces Deepavali Day Act [details]

The legislation is co-sponsored by a number of US lawmakers, including Indian-American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi.

Nov 4, 2021

How China tried to weaken deepening Indo-US ties; Report reveals more

As Indo-US relations were getting stronger, Beijing tried successfully to prevent it, reveals a report by Pentagon

Nov 4, 2021

PM Modi celebrates Diwali with soldiers on LoC; recalls Nowshera Brigade's role in surgical strike [details]

Many attempts were made to disturb peace after the surgical strike but each time a befitting reply has been given by our forces, PM Modi said at Nowshera, where he is spending Diwali with jawans this year.

Nov 4, 2021

One doesn't need anything to be happy: This is what Irulars taught "Jai Bhim" actor

Manikandan underwent a training session for 40 days when he stayed with the Irulars in their village

Nov 4, 2021

US lawmaker Raja Krishnamoorthi pilots bill for Diwali holiday, rocks Twitter

Indian-American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi introduced a resolution in the US Congress recognising the religious and historical significance of Diwali

Nov 4, 2021

Covid Loss: More than 28 mn extra years of life lost in 2020; Global Covid-19 caseload tops 248 mn

The Covid pandemic that originated from Wuhan has already claimed the lives of more than five million people worldwide

Nov 4, 2021

B'desh exports skyrocket, reach $16bn in 1st 4 months of FY 2021

Bangladesh has set its export target in 2021-22 fiscal year at $43.50 billion

Nov 4, 2021

Investors exposed to $59bn of climate risk from coal companies listed in Mumbai exchange

The report states that investors should learn the lessons from the energy transition in Europe, where most coal plants are no longer economically viable

Nov 4, 2021

Modi govt's Diwali gift to India; petrol, diesel prices to fall as excise duty slashed [details]

The incessant rise in petrol and diesel prices was met with heavy criticism, but the generous cut in fuel excise duty brings relief to millions of Indians.

Nov 3, 2021