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State Department To Fire Over 1,300 Employees Under Trump Administration Plan
The State Department is firing more than 1,300 employees on Friday in line with a dramatic reorganization plan initiated by the Trump administration earlier this year.
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Delhi Government Plans To Construct Rs 3,000-Crore Road Over Munak Canal
The Delhi government is planning to construct an elevated road over the Munak Canal, worth Rs 3000 crore, spanning 20 kilometres from Bawana to Inderlok.
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Trump Admin To Subpoena Harvard For Information On Foreign Students
The Trump administration escalated its feud with Harvard University on Wednesday, saying the Department of Homeland Security planned to issue subpoenas for information about alleged misconduct by foreign students.
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"Public Prefers Notes Over...": Centre To Court Over Plans To Issue Rs 50 Coins
The Central government informed the Delhi High Court it has no plans to introduce Rs 50 coins at present citing public preference for using banknotes over coins, especially for Rs 10 and Rs 20 denominations.
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Maharashtra To Blacklist Farmers Using Fake Crop Insurance Claims: Report
The Maharashtra government has decided to blacklist farmers found submitting fake crop insurance claims, an action largely limited to intermediaries and service providers earlier, a senior official from the state agriculture department said.
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Trump Proposes 'Time Limit' On Student Visas In Move To Remove Immigrants
The plan, which was proposed by Trump in 2020 during his first tenure, seeks to replace the current flexible student visa system with a fixed period of stay.
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Delhi's Old Vehicle Fuel Ban Begins Today: Here's How Its Being Enforced
The transport department has created a deployment plan involving staff from its organization, Delhi Police, Traffic Police, and the MCD.
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Harvard To Urge Judge To Bar Trump From Closing Doors For Foreign Students
A federal judge is set to consider on Monday whether to extend an order blocking President Donald Trump's plan to bar foreign nationals from entering the United States to study at Harvard University.
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Google’s Plan to Buy Security Firm Wiz Gets Antitrust Review
The Justice Department's antitrust officials are examining whether Google's proposed $32 billion (roughly Rs. 2,75,441 crore) purchase of cybersecurity firm Wiz could unlawfully restrict market competition. The review, which is in its early stages, could last months more. It will ultimately determine whether US officials let the deal proceed.Â
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Starlink Plans Yet To Be Out In India, A Look At Pricing In Other Nations
Elon Musk's satellite communication company Starlink has received the licence from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), a key milestone that will take it closer towards launching commercial operations in India.
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Dubai, Crypto.com Ink Deal to Process Payments for Government Services via Crypto
Dubai's Department of Finance (DOF) has announced a partnership with Crypto.com to process payments for government services in the emirate. The step aligns with the Dubai Cashless Strategy that aims to digitise 90 percent of all transactions recorded in the region.Â
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Reliance Jio Reportedly Halts Express Home Delivery of SIM Cards Following DoT Directive
Reliance Jio is said to have halted its plans of rolling out express home delivery of SIM cards in India. As per a report, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) intervened before the telecom operator’s initiative was publicly announced and objected to it, citing national security concerns. It has reportedly directed Jio, along with other ser...
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Ice-Cream, Video Games And His Tiny Office: Musk's 100 Days At DOGE
Musk's departure from DOGE is necessitated by his limited term as a special government employee, which expires in May. Despite this, he expressed his willingness to continue contributing to the government on a part-time basis.
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National Mission For Clean Ganga Gets Income Tax Exemption Status
The Finance Ministry has granted tax exemption status to the National Mission for Clean Ganga, according to a notification of the CBDT, the decision-making body for the Income Tax department and direct taxes administration.
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Delhi Forest Department Should Switch To Electric Vehicles - Minister Sirsa
The Forest Department has been instructed to conduct a detailed vehicle study and submit a transition plan within seven days.
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State Department To Fire Over 1,300 Employees Under Trump Administration Plan
The State Department is firing more than 1,300 employees on Friday in line with a dramatic reorganization plan initiated by the Trump administration earlier this year.
-
Delhi Government Plans To Construct Rs 3,000-Crore Road Over Munak Canal
The Delhi government is planning to construct an elevated road over the Munak Canal, worth Rs 3000 crore, spanning 20 kilometres from Bawana to Inderlok.
-
Trump Admin To Subpoena Harvard For Information On Foreign Students
The Trump administration escalated its feud with Harvard University on Wednesday, saying the Department of Homeland Security planned to issue subpoenas for information about alleged misconduct by foreign students.
-
"Public Prefers Notes Over...": Centre To Court Over Plans To Issue Rs 50 Coins
The Central government informed the Delhi High Court it has no plans to introduce Rs 50 coins at present citing public preference for using banknotes over coins, especially for Rs 10 and Rs 20 denominations.
-
Maharashtra To Blacklist Farmers Using Fake Crop Insurance Claims: Report
The Maharashtra government has decided to blacklist farmers found submitting fake crop insurance claims, an action largely limited to intermediaries and service providers earlier, a senior official from the state agriculture department said.
-
Trump Proposes 'Time Limit' On Student Visas In Move To Remove Immigrants
The plan, which was proposed by Trump in 2020 during his first tenure, seeks to replace the current flexible student visa system with a fixed period of stay.
-
Delhi's Old Vehicle Fuel Ban Begins Today: Here's How Its Being Enforced
The transport department has created a deployment plan involving staff from its organization, Delhi Police, Traffic Police, and the MCD.
-
Harvard To Urge Judge To Bar Trump From Closing Doors For Foreign Students
A federal judge is set to consider on Monday whether to extend an order blocking President Donald Trump's plan to bar foreign nationals from entering the United States to study at Harvard University.
-
Google’s Plan to Buy Security Firm Wiz Gets Antitrust Review
The Justice Department's antitrust officials are examining whether Google's proposed $32 billion (roughly Rs. 2,75,441 crore) purchase of cybersecurity firm Wiz could unlawfully restrict market competition. The review, which is in its early stages, could last months more. It will ultimately determine whether US officials let the deal proceed.Â
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Starlink Plans Yet To Be Out In India, A Look At Pricing In Other Nations
Elon Musk's satellite communication company Starlink has received the licence from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), a key milestone that will take it closer towards launching commercial operations in India.
-
Dubai, Crypto.com Ink Deal to Process Payments for Government Services via Crypto
Dubai's Department of Finance (DOF) has announced a partnership with Crypto.com to process payments for government services in the emirate. The step aligns with the Dubai Cashless Strategy that aims to digitise 90 percent of all transactions recorded in the region.Â
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Reliance Jio Reportedly Halts Express Home Delivery of SIM Cards Following DoT Directive
Reliance Jio is said to have halted its plans of rolling out express home delivery of SIM cards in India. As per a report, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) intervened before the telecom operator’s initiative was publicly announced and objected to it, citing national security concerns. It has reportedly directed Jio, along with other ser...
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Ice-Cream, Video Games And His Tiny Office: Musk's 100 Days At DOGE
Musk's departure from DOGE is necessitated by his limited term as a special government employee, which expires in May. Despite this, he expressed his willingness to continue contributing to the government on a part-time basis.
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National Mission For Clean Ganga Gets Income Tax Exemption Status
The Finance Ministry has granted tax exemption status to the National Mission for Clean Ganga, according to a notification of the CBDT, the decision-making body for the Income Tax department and direct taxes administration.
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Delhi Forest Department Should Switch To Electric Vehicles - Minister Sirsa
The Forest Department has been instructed to conduct a detailed vehicle study and submit a transition plan within seven days.
