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Currency notes were found during the checking from Member of Parliament (MP) Dr Abhishek Manu Singhvi's seat in Rajya Sabha on Thursday (December 5). | File Photo

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'Dilli Chalo' march today: Traffic jams likely on NH-44, Delhi-NCR roads

Punjab farmers have resumed their ‘Dilli Chalo’ march from the Shambhu border, prompting the Ambala district administration in Haryana to enforce prohibitory measures to prevent large gatherings. Due to the ‘Dilli chalo’ march to Parliament scheduled for 1 pm on Friday, traffic may see slow movement as security at the Shambhu border on NH-44 has been significantly increased, with both Haryana and Punjab police deploying additional resources. Residents of Delhi-NCR may face traffic jams due to police barricading across the city.

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Delhi wakes up to chilly morning as temperature drops to 8.5 degree Celsius

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EAM Dr S Jaishankar speaks at the India-Japan Forum Inaugural Session Conversation

Japan is today revitalizing its semiconductor sector and India, after a very long period of neglect has announced a semiconductor mission. Both of us also happen to be working with Taiwan. I'm seeing the beginnings of something potentially important here and potentially really significant for both countries

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Delhi pollution: Air quality improved to “moderate” from “poor”

On Friday morning at 8 am, Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) increased to 186 from 161 on Thursday morning, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). However, the air quality remained in the “moderate” category for the third consecutive day. Considering the improved air quality, the Centre’s air quality panel for Delhi-NCR revoked restrictive measures under Stages 3 and 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan (Grap).

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Residents of Delhi-NCR may experience traffic disruptions due to increased security measures

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9:17 AM

Farmers' protest march: Authorities have reinforced barricades but have not deployed additional forces

The march, scheduled to start at 1 pm, has prompted tightened security in the area. The Ambala district administration has also imposed restrictions on gatherings of five or more individuals.

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Mahaparinirvan Diwas: PM Narendra Modi pays tribute to Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar

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PM Modi pays tributes to Ambedkar on death anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid tributes to the main architect of the Constitution, B R Ambedkar, on his death anniversary, saying his tireless fight for equality and human dignity continues to inspire generations.

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Top India diplomat likely to visit Bangladesh to defuse tensions

India’s foreign secretary will visit Bangladesh next week to discuss bilateral relations, officials said, in an attempt to mend ties after weeks of heated dialogue regarding the abrupt change of government in Dhaka and treatment of religious minorities.

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Farmers' protest LIVE: What are the farmers protesting for?

Farmers are mainly seeking a legal guarantee for MSP for crops and had earlier attempted to march towards Delhi on February 13 and February 21. However, they were stopped by security forces at Shambhu and Khanauri on Punjab-Haryana borders. Farmers, under the banner of the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) and the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha, have been camping at the Shambhu and Khanauri border points since then.

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Need to protect Ambedkar's ideals, Constitution: Kharge

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday said there is a pressing need to defend, protect and safeguard the ideals of B R Ambedkar as also his "finest" contribution - the Constitution of India.

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