Parliamentary panel recommends measures to accelerate solar project development in India | India News

NEW DELHI: Noting land acquisition as one of the major issues affecting the timely development of utility-scale solar projects, a parliamentary panel on energy recommended the creation of a ‘single-window clearance mechanism’ to bring all stakeholders from the Centre and states together for easy identification of bottlenecks and their time-bound resolution.The Parliamentary Standing Committee on…

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Historic moment as Diwali makes it to Unesco list: Deepavali joins Yoga, Durga Puja among intangible cultural heritage — full list | India News

NEW DELHI: In a landmark recognition, Deepavali has been added to Unesco’s list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, becoming the 16th Indian tradition to earn the honour, joining the ranks of Yoga and Durga Puja.“A historic day for India. Deepavali has been officially inscribed on the Unesco List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity….

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‘Power of money’: MP couple’s ‘dream’ wedding becomes ground for trolls; attacked with racist comments | India News

A Madhya Pradesh couple’s wedding video became a breeding ground for trolls after it was bombarded with racist and misogynistic comment because of the difference in their skin colour.The couple had been dating for 11 years and got married last month.Images and videos from their vibrant wedding captured the couple taking part in traditional rituals…

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Miami Mayoral Elections: Eileen Higgins becomes city’s first-ever female mayor – who is she? | India News

Miami voters have elected Democrat Eileen Higgins as the city’s first female mayor and the first Democrat to hold the office in nearly three decades. In Tuesday’s runoff, Higgins, a former county commissioner, defeated Republican Emilio González, a former city manager backed by former President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.“Together, we turned the…

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EC can’t determine voter’s citizenship, but surely inquire into it: Supreme Court | India News

The Supreme Court clarified that while the Election Commission cannot definitively determine citizenship, it can inquire about it if doubts arise regarding voters. The apex court emphasized that Indian citizenship is a constitutional prerequisite for voting, not merely a matter of residence and age. This ruling supports the EC’s stance on verifying voter eligibility. The…

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Goa authorities trashed own report on violations by club | India News

Goa authorities allegedly ignored a report detailing “gross violations” at a property where a fatal nightclub fire occurred, dropping proceedings against the owner. Meanwhile, in Delhi, agencies are passing the buck over a vanished wetland, with the Municipal Corporation of Delhi and Central Pollution Control Board blaming each other for its disappearance under landfill waste….

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DGCA slashes IndiGo flights by 5%, govt doubles it to 10% | India News

The government has doubled IndiGo’s flight cuts to 10% following operational failures and crew norm non-compliance. This punitive action aims to stabilize the airline’s services and reduce passenger disruptions. IndiGo’s CEO was summoned to explain the mismanagement, with further reviews planned. Other airlines saw minor adjustments to their winter schedules. NEW DELHI: There will be…

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