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CPCB Asks State Bodies to Start Criminal Prosecution Against Those Not Following Directives

Under the Environment Protection Act, there is a provision enabling regulatory agencies such as the CPCB and state pollution boards to proceed with criminal prosecution in such matters. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2RowAuw via Click here

Railways Runs Special Train to Ferry 1,000 People from Varanasi to Gujarat for Unveiling of Patel Statue

The railways also ran a special train from Gujarat to Rameshwaram in Tamil Nadu Wednesday as a show of unity, symbolising the journey of the Indian Railways from one part of the country to another, a spokesperson said. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2JsNCVy via Click here

India Jumps 23 Places to 77th in World Bank's Ease of Doing Business Ranking

In the last two years the country has climbed 53 notches, and has become the top ranked country in South Asia for the first time and third among the BRICS nations. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2DfLh05 via Click here

In Damage Control Mode, Pollution Authority Asks Delhiites to Use Public Transport From Tomorrow

Noting that private vehicles contribute to 40 per cent pollution in Delhi-NCR, the EPCA urged people to reduce use of private vehicles and use public transport or other means. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2SzaFCk via Click here

Review: Hyundai Santro 2018 Test Drive, Compact Family Hatchback

2018 All-New Hyundai Santro Test Drive Review India. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2SskHFn via Click here

2 Killed as Men Open Fire in Showroom of Varanasi’s JHV Mall After Scuffle Over Discount

Chaos ensued inside the JHV shopping mall as gunshots were heard inside a showroom. According to reports, the accused, four to five in number, shot at the employees who sustained serious injuries. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2zha1QZ via Click here

13-year-old Girl Beheaded by Neighbour in Tamil Nadu for Rejecting Advances

A senior police official said on Wednesday the accused Dinesh Kumar has been arrested and lodged in Salem jail and a probe was on. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2Pte4E9 via Click here

‘It was Once Worst Place To Live in’: What India Can Learn From Mexico’s Smart Fix to Curb Air Pollution

Melba Pria, Mexican Ambassador to India, shares the smart ways Mexico City employed to fight air pollution for 25 years. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2qlombi via Click here

Embarrassed PCB Launches an Inquiry Into Biscuit Trophy Fiasco

The silverware for the T20I series was trolled across social media platforms, and the International Cricket Council (ICC) added fuel to the fire by comparing it with the Champions Trophy silverware. from Top Cricketnext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2CQrq6C via Click here

PMO Says List of High-Profile Loan Defaulters Flagged by Raghuram Rajan Does Not Come Under RTI

The applicant had sought to know the list of bad loans submitted by Rajan, the high-profile cases flagged, action taken on them by the PMO and the name of the public authority to which the matter was referred to among others. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2Q6UHxv via Click here

Delhi Court Grants Bail to CBI DSP in Rakesh Asthana’s Team as Evidence Tampering Charge Adds New Twist

Special CBI Judge Santosh Snehi Mann granted the relief to Kumar and asked him to furnish a personal bond of Rs 50,000 and a surety of like amount. The CBI did not oppose his bail petition. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2PAOuwM via Click here

As Delhi Grapples For Breath, Exempted Diesel Gensets Produce a Tonne of Particulate Matter Every 2 Hours

This is the best case scenario as it considers the situation when all DG generator sets in NCR are complying with emission norms. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2OXyV2V via Click here

Excluded From NRC, 9,000 Assam Residents Seek Duplicate Admit Cards of Board Exam Held Before 1973

The admit card of the board examination is considered an important document as the date of birth of the candidate is mentioned in it. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2RpGzjd via Click here

‘May Not Come Out Alive’: DD Crew Member Recorded Poignant Video For His Mother During Naxal Attack

Sharma, who survived the attack, expressed love for his mother in the video and said he might not survive the violence. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2PtNJpq via Click here

Trying to Understand the Mysterious Ways of God: Aditya Tare

Aditya Tare lost his Mumbai captaincy after a poor season last year, both for himself and for his side. Mumbai were knocked out of the Ranji and Vijay Hazare trophies in the quarterfinals, and finished fourth out of five teams in the second stage of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. from Top Cricketnext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2qlQk6o via Click here

PCB Cricket Committee’s Mohsin Khan Bats for Sarfraz Ahmed to be Relieved of Test Captaincy

Newly appointed head of the Pakistan Cricket Board’s cricket committee Mohsin Khan believes that the pressure of being captain of the Pakistan national team is taking its toll on Sarfraz Ahmed. from Top Cricketnext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2AD1iuo via Click here

No Misbah-ul-Haq in Pakistan Super League From Next Season

Misbah represented Islamabad in 26 matches in the first three editions, scoring 381 runs at an average of 25.40. from Top Cricketnext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2CTDCUg via Click here

All You Need to Know About the Venue for the Fifth ODI | Greenfield International Stadium

The Greenfield International Stadium in Trivandrum, Kerala will be hosting its maiden ODI game when India take on the Windies in the final match of the five-match series. from Top Cricketnext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2P3UGhH via Click here

ED Says Chidambaram Not Cooperating in Aircel-Maxis Probe, Seeks Custodial Interrogation

The court had on October 8 extended till November 1 the interim protection from arrest granted to Chidambaram and his son Karti in the Aircel-Maxis case filed by the CBI and the ED. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2Pv97dS via Click here

Family of Teen Footballer Who Drowned in Australia Seeks Rs 35 Crore Compensation

Nitisha Negi, who had gone to Australia to participate in an international sports tournament, was swept away by a storm at the beach in December last. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2AD8Eyb via Click here

South Africa Slump to Defeat Against Prime Minister's XI

George Bailey hit an unbeaten 51 to condemn a near full-strength South Africa to defeat in the opening game of their Australian tour against an inexperienced Prime Minister's XI on Wednesday. from Top Cricketnext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2StBwzA via Click here

Fans Erect 35-Foot Cut-out of MS Dhoni in Tribute Ahead of 5th ODI in Trivandrum

It’s a well-known fact that MS Dhoni is revered by fans all over India. But ahead of the fifth ODI between India and West Indies at Trivandrum, the ‘All Kerala Dhoni Fans Association’ did something big - literally - to show how much they love the former Indian skipper. from Top Cricketnext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2JsjDNE via Click here

Will Open Box of Sweets Only After AAP Govt's Gives Delhi the Good News: Union Minister Puri

The 104-km-long Metro Phase-4 project was estimated to be completed by 2021 after Delhi government's in-principle approval to it in February 2016. But the Delhi Cabinet is yet to take a final decision on it. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2CTBb3J via Click here

Statue of Unity: Mayawati Attacks BJP Over 'English Name', ​Says 'People Know Their Politics'

Bahujan Samaj Party supremo Mayawati, while paying her tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his birth anniversary, pointed to BJP and RSS for criticising statues of Dalit icons. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2ABxpe3 via Click here

‘They Fit Perfectly': South Korea President Poses in ‘Modi Vests’, Thanks PM for Gift

Modi was last month conferred the Seoul Peace Prize 2018 for his contribution to international cooperation and fostering global economic growth. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2Q6vFyz via Click here

Delhi's Air Quality 'Improves' to Very Poor Category After Wind Speed Picks Up

The overall air quality index of Delhi was recorded at 366 by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). On Tuesday, the city recorded the worst air quality of the season after pollution level turned severe at 401. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2F5yQ8X via Click here

Telangana Teacher Held for Beating Boy With Scale Over Incomplete Homework

A Shankar, the teacher, had given an assignment to the third standard student on Monday and after finding that he had not done it, he allegedly hit the boy with a wooden scale. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2Dco7rt via Click here

Opening Statement of Priya Ramani’s Tweet Itself an Anomaly, Akbar Tells Court in Defamation Hearing

MJ Akbar told the court that Priya Ramani’s #MeToo allegations have "caused defamation to my reputation and good standing”. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2EUrp44 via Click here

Transferred CBI Officer Goes to Delhi HC Against Asthana, Wants to be Heard in the Case

Gurm, who was transferred along with other CBI officials in the feud between CBI Director Alok Verma and Asthana, has sought to be made a party in the petition filed by Asthana. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2Dclm9B via Click here

Amid Autonomy Debate, Govt Confirms 'Extensive Consultations' With RBI

A statement by the government said "the autonomy for the central bank, within the framework of the RBI Act, is an essential and accepted governance requirement. Government of India has nurtured and respected this." from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2CS7O20 via Click here

DD Video Journalist Records Anguished Message During Dantewada Naxal Attack

Assistant Video Journalist of DD recorded this video while they were attacked, one of his teammate and 2 cops died in the attack. The Video Journalist recorded it as a message to his mother if he too got killed. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2P0HFW4 via Click here

Fans Erect 35 Foot Cut-out of MS Dhoni in Tribute Ahead of 5th ODI in Trivandrum

It’s a well-known fact that MS Dhoni is revered by fans all over India. But ahead of the fifth ODI between India and West Indies at Trivandrum, the ‘All Kerala Dhoni Fans Association’ did something big - literally - to show how much they love the former Indian skipper. from Top Cricketnext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2qshWqV via Click here

All You Need to Know About the Venue for the Fifth ODI | Greenfield International Stadium

The Greenfield International Stadium in Trivandrum, Kerala will be hosting its maiden ODI game when India take on the Windies in the final match of the five-match series. from Top Cricketnext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2Q8rpyy via Click here

Confident India Primed to Land Knockout Punch on Inconsistent Windies in Thiruvananthapuram

Windies have shown they are no pushovers in the format and will out all guns blazing looking to draw the series 2-2. from Top Cricketnext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2PuZ7Bm via Click here

George Bailey's Unusual Batting Stance Leaves Faf du Plessis in Splits

You know a batting stance is straight up unusual when the commentators speculate the need for a “hamstring pad” for the batsman while he’s at the crease. But that’s exactly what happened when George Bailey took strike for Prime Minister’s XI against South Africa in the former’s tour game on Wednesday in Canberra. from Top Cricketnext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2Q872lf via Click here

Lynn Keen on Staking Claim in Australian Test Side But Not by Risking Another Injury

"If the ball is touch and go, then I'm better off just letting it go for four or whatever it may be than potentially missing four to six months with a shoulder injury." from Top Cricketnext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2RntXck via Click here

Ottis Gibson ‘Disappointed’ as Sandpaper-Gate Dominates Talk Ahead of Australia ODIs

"It's disappointing when cricket gets lost among all the other stuff, because at the end of the day that's why we're all here: to play some cricket,” Gibson said. from Top Cricketnext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2yFjkuE via Click here

Southern States Can Use Old Stock of Crackers at 4am and 9pm, Says SC

The court said its direction on community bursting of firecrackers will apply pan India for two hours. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2SuPTE1 via Click here

All's Not Well, Says Supreme Court After Bihar Govt Claims Ex-minister Manju Verma Can't Be Traced

The SC said it's “very strange that the government doesn't know where its former minister is. All is not well." The court also directed the CBI to file chargesheet on time so that no accused could be granted bail. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2EStvBB via Click here

Days After Facing Threats, Jharkhand Journalist Beaten to Death

Chandan Tiwary, who worked for the "Aaj", was abducted on Monday night from Pathhalgada. He was found in the Balthar forest on Tuesday in a badly wounded condition. He succumbed to his injuries in a hospital. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2ABxxKi via Click here

IBPS PO Preliminary Result 2018 Announced on ibps.in. Here's How to Check

Earlier, the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection had notified that the IBPS PO Preliminary Result 2018 would be declared on October 30 (Tuesday). However, new reports suggest that the IBPS PO Preliminary Result 2018 would be declared on October 31 (Wednesday). from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2Rw3Osb via Click here

Goa Beaches to Reopen for Swimming Tomorrow with 24 ‘No Selfie’ Zones

With Monsoon waning and post-monsoon showers receding, state appointed lifeguard agency, has started the process of setting up safe swim-zones along the state's coastline. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2OiNLvP via Click here

Hashimpura Massacre: Delhi HC Gives Life Term to 16 UP Policemen for 'Targeted Killing'

The UP government had approached the High Court against the order in which the policemen were held not guilty of the charges of murder and conspiracy in the massacre case in which 42 people were killed in Meerut. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2AAuTo7 via Click here

Courts Are 'Unnecessarily Delaying' Ram Temple Hearing, Says RSS

The hearing on Ram temple is now scheduled to begin January next year after the Supreme Court rejected a clutch of pleas last week seeking the matter be taken up expeditiously. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2PtmNWQ via Click here

Delhi BJP Organises 'Rashtriya Ekta Daud' on Sardar Patel's Birth Anniversary

Taking part in the run at Gokalpur in north-east Delhi, along with Delhi BJP chief Manoj Tiwari, Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said, 'Sardar Patel was a great leader who united the princely states.' from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2Rtgv71 via Click here

SC Asks Centre to Submit Rafale Pricing, Offset Partner Details in ‘Sealed Cover’ Within 10 Days

The Supreme Court again made clear that it doesn't want technical details pertaining to the Rafale deal and fixed November 14 as the date of next hearing. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2ENHyIy via Click here

‘Remembering Dadi’: Rahul Gandhi Pays Touching Tribute on Indira Gandhi's Death Anniversary

Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi and Manmohan Singh paid floral tributes at Indira Gandhi’s memorial at Shakti Sthal. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2qlNTB0 via Click here

Indian Couple Who Fell to Death in Yosemite National Park Were Taking Selfie: Report

A report in Fox News cited Viswanath's brother Jishnu Viswanath as saying that they were apparently taking a selfie. The popular viewpoint in the California park does not have a railing to protect visitors from the ledge. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2RlKeP0 via Click here

Indian-American Couple Honoured in US for Contribution to Literacy and Healthcare

Vijay Goradia, 67, the founder and chairman of Vinmar International, that has been in business for 35 years with a record of continued growth and profitability. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2qjBzBd via Click here

Statue of Unity: Project Draws Ire of Tribal Families, BJP Makes Unveiling a 'Low-Key' Event

BJP insiders had earlier hinted at an extravagant unveiling ceremony. However, apart from PM Modi, BJP chief Amit Shah, governors Vajubhai Vala and Anandiben Patel and the CM and deputy CM of Gujarat will remain present as special invitees. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2Svscex via Click here