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The Samajwadi Party in its petition alleged that the BJP government in Uttar Pradesh is removing police and civil officials from the Muslim and Yadav communities from assembly seats where bypolls are due to be held. (File photo/PTI)A delegation of the Samajwadi Party met the Election Commission of India on Thursday and alleged bias and politicization in the posts of booth-level officers (BLOs) in Kundalki Assembly constituency in Moradabad district and West Samau constituency in Kanpur districtThe Election Commission of India has asked the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Uttar Pradesh to provide a detailed report as allegations of bias…

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Last updated: August 29, 2024 8:38 pm ISTAfter investigation, the sound intensity of the temple bell was 72 decibels. (Representative image)UPPCB regional officer DK Gupta confirmed that the notification was issued based on the sound level survey results but acknowledged the strong public response.The Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) has withdrawn its notification seeking reduction in temple bell ringing after facing public backlash. On August 5, the UPPCB conducted a probe into the ringing of bells at the Hare Ram Hare Krishna temple located in the Gaur Saundaryam Society in Greater Noida West. After investigation, the intensity of the…

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Vidhan and other Indians were deported to Thailand in Burma. (Photo/News 18)In May 2024, Vidhan, a resident of Dehradun, and five others with diplomas in computer operations were lured by agents to work in ThailandSeveral young Indians were recently rescued by the Indian government after being lured to Thailand on the pretext of “good jobs” and then sold to cybercriminals in Myanmar.Vidhan Gautam, 24, one of the young men who was scammed, narrated his ordeal in an interview with News18. In May 2024, Vidhan, a resident of Dehradun, and five others with diplomas in computer operations were lured to Thailand…

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There have been widespread calls for hearings to hold the state Public Utilities Commission, the governor and green energy proponents accountable after a surge in home energy bills that has seen bills double or more for many New Jersey residents. [emphasis, links added] State Sen. Mike Testa of Salem echoed those calls, saying Wednesday that much of the blame lies with Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy’s 2020 “ Energy Master Plan”. “New Jersey is already one of the most unaffordable states in the United States. Now, people's energy bills have nearly doubled. Look, I know it was a hot July day,…

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Last updated: August 29, 2024 11:54 pm ISTOn August 9, the trainee doctor was found dead in the seminar hall of RG Kar Medical College with severe injuries on his body.Kolkata Police has strongly refuted claims circulating on social media that the sheet used to cover the body of a trainee doctor was changed during the investigationAmid the ongoing debate over the color of the sheet used to cover the body of a trainee doctor, Kolkata Police on Thursday strongly objected to the claim and said the allegation that the sheet was changed during the investigation was completely “baseless”.The controversy…

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Last updated: August 30, 2024 12:05 AM ISTThe Prime Minister has on several occasions encouraged the bureaucracy to act like change agents and work at the same pace as the ruling government. (Photo/PTI File)Prime Minister Modi stressed that much of the work done by the government also relies on multiple exchanges of paperwork and documents, and in many cases delays are due to bureaucratic challengesPrime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the issue of cabinet members at a meeting of ministers on Wednesday and made a sly dig at bureaucrats. In a 40-minute speech, the Prime Minister told cabinet colleagues that developments…

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Exxon Mobil released a report on Monday predicting that oil demand will “plateau” in 2030 and remain fairly stable over the next 20 years – a forecast that is far removed from the political narrative of a “transition to green energy” . [emphasis, links added] Exxon Mobil's oil demand “plateau” is calculated at 102.2 million barrels per day, roughly equivalent to last year's global demand. The report predicts that developing countries will significantly increase oil consumption, while the United States and Europe will reduce demand to maintain this balance. The report's overall vision is of a much slower, limited and…

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Today marks the first anniversary of Khan's abhorrent ULEZ expansion – where all 32 London boroughs will have to pay £12.50 to drive if they happen to own one of the 700,000 non-compliant cars. [emphasis, links added] Taxes up to £715,000 [$942,000] A day in the life of a driver… Late last month, City Hall launched an unwritten taxpayer-funded report claiming emissions had fallen “completely” due to expansion – The results show that roadside nitrogen dioxide concentrations have decreased by an average of 1.93% since the ULEZ expansion. Anti-worker taxes pay off handsomely… Buried in the middle of the report…

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Last updated: August 29, 2024 10:43 pm ISTHimachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Suhu (file photo) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sohu said the government is working hard to increase revenue and reduce unproductive expenditure, but the effects will take some time to show.Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Suhu on Thursday announced that he, his ministers, chief parliamentary secretary and chairman and vice-chairman of boards and companies will defer salary and allowances for two months, citing reasons It's the state's “dire financial situation”.The Chief Minister made the announcement in Parliament and urged other members of the House to…

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