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Delhi’s Diwali Gifting Culture Contributes to Vehicular Pollution, Supreme Court Issues Strong Warning
The Supreme Court has expressed worry about how Diwali gift-giving driven by status is adding to vehicle pollution in Delhi. The court pointed out that the exchange of gifts and luxury items during the festival season contributes to the city’s worsening air quality. This trend, especially when gifts are delivered using vehicles increases traffic and…
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Delhi’s Diwali Gifting Culture Contributes to Vehicular Pollution, Supreme Court Issues Strong Warning
The Supreme Court has expressed worry about how Diwali gift-giving driven by status is adding to vehicle pollution in Delhi. The court pointed out that the exchange of gifts and luxury items during the festival season contributes to the city’s worsening air quality. This trend, especially when gifts are delivered using vehicles increases traffic and…
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Delhi’s Diwali Gifting Culture Contributes to Vehicular Pollution, Supreme Court Issues Strong Warning
The Supreme Court has expressed worry about how Diwali gift-giving driven by status is adding to vehicle pollution in Delhi. The court pointed out that the exchange of gifts and luxury items during the festival season contributes to the city’s worsening air quality. This trend, especially when gifts are delivered using vehicles increases traffic and…
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ISRO Recruitment 2026: Satish Dhawan Space Centre Announces 400 Vacancies for Freshers, No Exam Required
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has said there are 400 apprenticeship positions for graduates at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR in Sriharikota. This hiring process is for people who have done engineering, -engineering diploma, ITI and vocational courses. People will be chosen based on their performance and checking of their documents. There will…
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Jewellers Report Strong Dhanteras Sales as Lower Gold Prices Attract Buyers, While Volumes Remain Flat
Jewellers across India saw sales on Dhanteras because gold prices fell, which encouraged customers to buy during the festive season. Retailers noted sales activity and more customer interest but the total volume of gold purchases stayed largely flat compared with last year. Dhanteras is seen as a time to buy gold, silver and other precious…
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Supreme Court Rejects Plea for Rotation of SC/ST Reserved Seats as CJI Surya Kant Suggests Taking Demand to Parliament
The Supreme Court on Wednesday (4th November 2026) declined to entertain a plea for rotation of seats reserved for SCs/STs in Parliament and state legislative assemblies. When petitioner sought relief from the court, CJ Surya Kant, in a remark that elicited a smile from all the judges said, “You are dialling the wrong number –…
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Samsung Galaxy S27 Pro May Not Feature Qualcomm’s Most Powerful Snapdragon Chip
As revealed by leaks on the import-export registry obtained by NBD forum, the Galaxy S27 Pro will come with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 which is rated as the best all-round performance. The more powerful version of the same processor, called the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, is exclusive for the Galaxy S27…
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Sensex Surges 1,400 Points, Nifty Crosses 24,300 as Crude Oil Prices Decline Following US Midterm Results
Indian Stock Market rallied today on Thursday, 5 November 2026 as benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty opened on higher note in early morning trade. BSE Sensex gained more than 1,400 points to trade above 44,650 while NSE Nifty 50 hit 24,300-mark in early morning session. The market was upbeat amid fall in Crude oil prices…
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Delhi’s Diwali Gifting Culture Contributes to Vehicular Pollution, Supreme Court Issues Strong Warning
The Supreme Court has expressed worry about how Diwali gift-giving driven by status is adding to vehicle pollution in Delhi. The court pointed out that the exchange of gifts and luxury items during the festival season contributes to the city’s worsening air quality. This trend, especially when gifts are delivered using vehicles increases traffic and…
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ISRO Recruitment 2026: Satish Dhawan Space Centre Announces 400 Vacancies for Freshers, No Exam Required
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Jewellers across India saw sales on Dhanteras because gold prices fell, which encouraged customers to buy during the festive season. Retailers noted sales activity and more customer interest but the total volume of gold purchases stayed largely flat compared with last year. Dhanteras is seen as a time to buy gold, silver and other precious…
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Supreme Court Rejects Plea for Rotation of SC/ST Reserved Seats as CJI Surya Kant Suggests Taking Demand to Parliament
The Supreme Court on Wednesday (4th November 2026) declined to entertain a plea for rotation of seats reserved for SCs/STs in Parliament and state legislative assemblies. When petitioner sought relief from the court, CJ Surya Kant, in a remark that elicited a smile from all the judges said, “You are dialling the wrong number –…
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