Rohit Bal, one of India's most popular fashion designers has died. “We mourn the passing of Legendary designer Rohit Bal. He was a founding member of the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI). Known for his unique blend of traditional patterns with modern sensibilities, Bal’s work redefined Indian fashion, and inspired generations. His legacy of artistry, and innovation along with forward thinking will live on in the fashion world. Rest in peace GUDDA. You are a legend,” Fashion Design Council wrote in an IG post.
Delhi Chief Minister Atishi has declared a public holiday on November 7 for Chhath Puja, calling it an "important festival" for the residents of the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi. In an official announcement, Chief Minister Atishi stated that the Delhi government has decided to observe a holiday on 7 November for Chhath Puja, enabling the Purvanchal community to celebrate the festival with great enthusiasm.
Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena on Friday gave nod to relaxation in qualifications for recruitment of victims of the 1984 Sikh riots to the post of multi tasking staff (MTS). Saxena has also directed the concerned departments to explore the possibility of providing employment to the children of deceased or aged applicants on humanitarian grounds.
Gross GST collection grew 9 per cent to over Rs 1.87 trillion in October on higher revenues from domestic transactions. The Central GST collection stood at Rs 33,821 crore, State GST at Rs 41,864 crore, Integrated IGST at Rs 99,111 crore and cess at Rs 12,550 crore.
New Delhi had topped IQAir's global pollution rankings on Friday with its air quality reaching dangerous levels following Diwali festivities the previous day, according to Swiss air quality firm IQAir.
Prominent economist Bibek Debroy has passed away at the age of 69 years, according to media reports. A Padma Shri awardee, Debroy was serving as the chairman of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister. In September, Debroy had resigned as the chancellor of the Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics (GIPE), Pune, after the Bombay High Court extended interim relief to Vice-Chancellor Ajit Ranade, who was earlier removed from his post.
Senior BJP leader Devender Singh Rana died on Thursday at a private hospital in Haryana's Faridabad. He was 59. A lawmaker from Nagrota, he was the brother of Union minister Jitendra Singh. He is survived by his wife, Gunjan Rana, their daughters Devyani and Ketki, and son Adhiraj Singh. Hundreds of people, including political leaders, gathered at his residence in the Gandhinagar area of Jammu. Union Minister Jitendra Singh also rushed to his house.
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha offered his condolences on the demise of BJP MLA from Nagrota Assembly constituency Devender Singh Rana and said that the country has lost a patriotic and widely respected leader, who was devoted to the welfare of the people in the union territory. In a post on X, Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha wrote, "I am deeply grieved to learn of the untimely demise of Devender Singh Rana. In his passing away, we have lost a patriotic and widely respected leader, who was committed to the well-being of the people of J-K. I extend my deepest condolences to his family and friends. Om Shanti." Devender Singh Rana was one of the key candidates in the recently held Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections. He emerged victorious from the Nagrota, defeating his rival, Joginder Singh of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC).
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